New-York tribune., 1905-04-23
FIRST WATERS DEBUT.
STAR YOUNGSTER WINS.
Colt for Which $4,000 Was offered
Impresses Public FaUorably.


The public had its first glimpse yesterday at
Aqueduct OF First Water. the watercress two
year-old colt for which Newton Bennington
refused the $4,000 ofIer made by Diamond
Jim" Brady nearly month ago. before the
youngster had been tried out in real race
First Water was a starter in the last race.
maicen affair at four and a half furlongs, and
while the opposition 10 him was not sufficient
really 10 make him extend himself. he impressed
the critics favorably. and it seemed TO be the
consensus OF opinion that the morning watch
ers' estimate OF the colt not far wrong. He
merely galloped away from Garcia. Deuxtemps.
Guy Mannering ana a couple Of others, and
went by the judges stand half dozen lengths
in front OF Garcia He ran the distance in 0:55
which was satisfactory enough, considering the
manner in which he did it. First Water is a
tremendous big fellow. inclinRd to grossness,
and too showily marked really TO Ill the horse
mans eye. but he has businesslike way OF go
ing and ali around seems easily the best Of the
two-year-olds that have been shown this spring.
The Queens County Jockey Club celebrated
the beginning OF the Easter holidays by offer
ing an exceptionally attractive programme.
which included the renewals Of the Queens
County Handicap for the more mature horses,
at one mile, and the Woodhaven selling stakes,
at four and one-haIf furlongs. for two-year-old
platers. A throng exceeded in number only by
that on the opening day. gathered within the
Enclosure. As two favorites only were success
fuI it was for the majority expensive after
noon.
The four-year-old colt St. Valentine, with 112
pounds up and carrying the familiar colors Of
Alexander Shields, which have not been seen
since the Canadian turfInan went into partner
ship with Z r. Thomas the Queens County
IN a smashing finish with Z. E. Smathers's
o-1.v
the entire distance. The start was poor one.
and especially disastrous 10 Sinister, the favor
ite. He broke hatfooted. and more than half
the field was well on its way before he got 60
ing He closed a lot OF ground, however, and
took third place from Roseben by a nose. In
standing a terrific drive he displayed more
courage than some racing men thought he pos
sessed St. Valentine well ridden by Grim
minis, who waited behind the leader most Of
the way and timed his run with good Judgment
Shields and his friends got high as 20 to
against the colt and at this figure backed him
until the ring rubbed five points
NJ. 1. Hayman's Leonard Joe Hayman, the
star youngster at New-Orleans last winter
made show Of the half dozen selling class two
year-olds that raced with him in the Wood
haven, and two lengths ahead Of Special
License at the end Of the four and one-half
furlongs, the present distance of the stake. The
public wisely decided TO overlook the gelding's
last performance, and he was supported so con-
hdently that at post time he became the actual
post fayorite at TO .. Little J. Kelly took no
chances with him and kept him hustIing out in
front all the way. P S P. Randolphs Rust
was the runner-up. Newton Bennington started
Dr. Heard and the Goldfnch colt Delmore, and
the pair coupled in the betting, were made Sec
ond choice, but neither showed the speed ex-
lo+g
The veteran platter Toscan. with the steadying
impost Of 125 pounds which Mr.. Vosburgh placed
him. in a handicap at fve-eighths, created a
new record for the course by running the dis
tance in 0:59 10. The best previous time was
0:59 So, made by Coy Maid last November.
The victory Of Toscan apparently as
much OF surprise 10 his stable as il
10 to / was allowed TO reccde to - TO ! at post
time. Odom rode the horse, and always had
him within striking distance OF Burlegh and
Lucy Young, the pacemakers. After Odom had
sent his mount out in front the horse swerved
and apparently interfeTed with BurIeigh, but
HNdebrand, who rode the latter horse made no
complaint 10 the stewards. KeniIworth beat
the smathers gelding for The place Race King,
The favOrite, was OutrUn all the way.
kansas" Prices The Gadly. quite overlooked
by The public, which preferred almost any one
Of the seven other starters 10 him. cast a gloom
over the grandstand by stealing a sprint of
Ihree-quarters from Graylad in an unexpected
stretch run. The gray colt in front and
apparently winning cleyerly enough when The
outsider overhaued him. There was 30 to
against the winner. Virgo. the fayorite. was
beaten of.
Frank FarrelIs new colors were brought home
in front for the first time this year by the sell
ing platter Champlain, second choice 10 Pronta
IN a race at one mile. The two fought IL out
all through the stretch, but the favorite could
never quite get up. J. Kelly, who rode her
complained TO the judges that J. J. Walsh on
the winner had shouldered him in the run
home but the complaint was dismissed.
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