New-York tribune., 1905-04-16
RACING SEASON OPENS.


10 to l. The shrewd Mr. johnson did not over
look the chances OF hIs geldlng. and played
him, Il Is reported all over the ring for place
and show, getting Is and evens for most Of his
investment
THE HORSES ARE OFF.
Considering the unusual size OF the field and
the fact that a majority of the starters were
going to the post for the first time since last
fall. MT Cassidy had a surprisingly orderly iot
at the post and had little difficulty in getting
them of to an almost perfect start. Ocean Tide
was the only performer that showed any inclina-
ton TO rebel, and she vented her spirits merely
in a few futile Iunges at the barrier. Ormondes
Right had drawn the coveted rail position, and
when the starter released the barrier he was
first 20 get into his stride, and IN a twinkiing
the orange jacket he bore showed in front of
his field Goldsmith his stable companion, on
the other hand. slow to ind his footing. and
brought up the rear OF the company.
Rapid Water was close up Oh the leaders
heels. and as soon as the field was fairly on its
way Davis permitted him to assume temporary
command and took his mount back into fourth
position. Fuller had not been asleep at the
pest on Roseben. and at once placed his horse
IN a comfortable position well up in the hrst
flight At the head OF the stretch it seemed
as though Mr.. Smatherss homes stood an ex-
celent chance of being realized. but just as they
we're brightest they were suddenly snunfed
out Davis called the favorite, and
the chestnut colt responded to his urging.
ranging alongside the leader. Rapid Water
withstOOd the challenge for moment, but
gave way. and Lyme was soon busy r'ith his
whip. AS he dropped back Fuller moved up
snd took his place. and for half furlong Rose
ben and Ormonde's Right had battle royal.
Fuller however. first to show signs OF
weakening by resOrting TO punishment. while
Davis was merely hand riding. Fuller is essen
TALLY rough house rider and once he tried
his old trick of attempting to shoulder HIS OPP
ponent out of his way, but it did not succeed
and he had to be content with second place.
Little EN- closing with a great burst Of speed,
moved up from eighth position and took third
place from the thoroughly tired Rapid Water
Goldsmith, although he appeared sturdy and
compact as in the old days. had little Of his one
time speed and brought up the rearguard.
finishing dismal last. The showing Of Floral
King on which the Western and Southern con-
tingents largely pinned their faith. was a grlev-
Gus disappointment TO them He was never
conspicuous in the running and finished next to
Goldsmith. His supporters. however. accounted
for his poor performance by asserting that
George odom. VINO rode him and who has
pronounced aversion to mixing IL up in
crowd did not do his mount justice. The race
was worth about $1,000 to the winner.
TWO SUCCESSFUL FAvoRITEs.
ormonde's Right ana William Shields good
youngster oaklawn were the only successful ia
vortes that the crowd hit on in the course OF the
afternoon. but all OF the winners received some
support. Outside Of the Carter Handicap Win
ner, Oaklawn was the hero Of the day He not
only sustained the reputation he made at Mem
phis and Bennings. but he took the measure of
a number Of the bred and true youngsters that
were pitted against him In a half mile scramble.
and, with III pounds. conceded them each ten
pounds.
Commodore FOntaine from Newton Benning-
toms stable; F. B. Van Meters Fast Flight
Burnett, from the Paget stable, and Guy Man
nering. one OS James R. Keene's Horoscope
colts. all went down before him. He had his
own way from start to finish, and won as he
pleased in the good time Of O:45 1-5. Commodore
Fontaine and Fast Flight beat the others.
9he most disastrous upset Of the day was the
defeat OF the three-year-old Ally Belle Strome
in the last race three-quarter mile sprint for
three-year-olds She seemed so distinctly the
class OF the lot that 10 TO Z on appeared a gen.
erous price. She had little of her speed with her
and was beaten Off after Confessor and Jerry
{. had made the running up to within fifty
At that point Kelly brought Sir Brillar up
with rattle and beat them all out by a nose
kellys ride, by the way, was one Of the prettiest
OF the afternoon. He displayed splendid judg-
ment and coolness and did not make his move
until absolutely necessary.
WINNERS OF THE RACES.
OF the six contests two went to H. K Vim
CUNTS horses his gelding Consideration beating
q lot OF cheap platers I'm a dash OF Ave furlonCs
and his two-year-old colt Bantam showing the
way for another group OF platers in a half mile
race on the stTaiGhtaway course. Consideration
was backed from tens to skies and Bantam
q l bo fnFa
ing 20 those who did not back these two winners
20 learn that a fve dollar bill parleyed at the
top prices would have netted $500 w NJ
Sheftel's Orly II, backed from 20 TO / to 10 to 1
was the other winner, defeating Arsenal and
DiVination in selling FOR the older horses
at seVen-eighths OF mile. The riding honOrs
went TO Hildebrand. who rode both Considera-
ton and Orly II.
SUMMARIZES