Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09

/ NEW IOfhr July c--Arllui, iuc
year-old daughter of the great Hamburg.
galloping in front of her field from the
start and eased up at the finish, carried
the colors of the Whitney stable to victory
today in the Brighton handicap. the richest
all-aged purse of the racing year. A length
and a half back of the winner came the
stout hearted Ort Wells winner of the
Brighton mile and slight favorite for the
handicap. Eight lengths further back the
great mare Beldame, beaten more decisive
ly than in almost any race of her career,
came home in third place, thoroughly done.
Trailing along in the ruck were Monsieur
Beaucaire. Dolly Spanker, Abdell and Delhi.
Fully 5000 persons were packed within
the narrow limits of the Brighton Beacn
track, and the enthusiastic manner in
which they cheered Artfurs splendid VIC
tory indicated that the great bulk of the
publics money had been placed on the
chances of the Whitney candidate
The afternoon was showery, and by the
time the handicap, the fourth race on the
card. was started the going had begun to
be sticky. 1t was realized before the bugle
had called the horses to the post that
Broomstick's world record time of 2 OF As.
made in his race last year. was in no dan
ger. Artful galloped the mile and n quar-
ter in 204 40, an excellent performance
under the conditions
Champion Filly of the Year.
By her victory today Artful won the title
of champion FLY of the year. Up to the
very hour set for the big race today there
was a feeling among the thousands at
Brighton that Mr.. Keene might add Syson-
by at the last minute. But Mr.. Keene was
content to put in Delhi, winner of the
Brooklyn. Delhi, with lilly, stable boy.
in the saddle, trailed the field all the way,
and brought the white and blue spots to
the finish absolutely last.
Throughout the betting today, which was
heavy at all times, there was hardly
points difference in the quoted prices about
Artful and Ort Wells. AT the beginning
some books marked up I to D against Ort
Wells, to against Artful, to L against
Beldame with liberal odds against the other
starters. Prices generally rose throughout
the ring. At the close Ort Wells was a
slight favorte at to l. Artful was to be
| had at IL to 8, while Beldame's price, after
rising to fives. was hammered down at the
close to 16 to 5. Ivan the Terrible, st. Bel
| lane and Ostrich were scratched during the
early afternoon.
Artful Takes the Lead.
| After a brief delay at the post. caused
| by Ort Wells pranks. the field broke in
1 line Like flash Artful went to the front,
| followed by Ort Wells and Monsieur Beau
| caire. Out of the chute the seven horses
raced at top speed, Artful having IN
| creased her advantage to three lengths
| in passing the stand. Hildebrand was
| tugglng at the reins, and finally took
the flly up sharly, allowing the field
| to close about her TANKS. until around the
| first turn there were hardly four lengths
| separating all the contestants Down the
back stretch Artful galloped, hard held. At
her side was Ort Wells. lying in an ideal
position, his admirers thought, and ready
| to take the lead when the FLY should fall
| ter. Dolly Spanker raced in third place,
| with Beldame striving her best to keep up.
| Even at this stage, however, 1t would seem
that the Belmont mare had little chance
| to win.
| Coming to the far turn Hildebrand's hold
| on Artful sackened a bit and she quicly
| opened up gap of daylight. Pandemonium
| broke loose in the grand stand and field.
| Artfurs lead increased with the cheering.
| Four lengths ahead in the stretch. Hide
| brand looked back at the trailing field, and
| fifty yards from the finish pulled Artful up
| a more than easy winner. Artfuls slack
| ened pace allowed Ort Wells, under hard
drive, to close several lengths.
The Punchestown steeplechase, the only
! other stake of the day, went to Jim New
man after splendid race. The favorite.
| Castalian, was fourth The third race, for
| two-year-olds, developed head-and-head
+. finish between Whimsical, the 1-to-3 favor
| ite and Brookdale Nymph, the former just
| getting up.
Summaries.
First race, the PuncheStoWn STAKES, steepiecnaSu:
| about two miIes-Jm Newman 144 Uay), D to l
| and to 8, won; Rube, 1877 (SaneD. II to l and
| to l. second Opunti, LAG tE- Kellyl 20 to and
| 6 to l. third. Time, 4.2S Castalian, Champs
| Elysees and Paulaker also ran. Gambling FELL
| Messina pulled up.
| Second race selling; six furlongs-Right and
| True, 1OS q. Johnson, to l and to i, won;
| The Mighty los (Fountain), to and even, sec
| ond Line of Life los QDugan), to l and to /,
| third Time, LA 80. Buttons. Consideration,
| jay Fay. Gold Ten Long Shot, Major Pelham. At
| wood Grdle, Royal Legend, Robador, Belligerent,
| Old England and Consuelo III also ran.
| Third race, six furlongs-Whimsical, 104 CIV.
| Knapp, to and out won; Brookdale Nymph,
112 (fIildebrandl, 4 to and to 10, second Gin
chona, 107 MARTINI, to and to l. third
Time LIS. Miss Lingard, Cassini. Old Guard,
| Georgina, Veronese and Rye also ran. -
| Fourth race, the Brighton handicap OF $3.50
| one mile and a quarter-Artful. lob lliildebrandl,
II to and even, won; Ort Wells, l25 Gperlngl,
| to and to S. second; Beldame, 125 (O'NeilD,
| I6 to and even third. Time. 204 As. Dolly
| Spanker, Monsieur Beaucaire, Abdel and Delhi
| also -,
| Fifth race, selling; one mile and sixteenth
| Pronta, 90 Gforariaty), to and to o, won;
| Action LOG (Burns), Is to and to 3, second;
| voloday, l02 (B. SMITH, to and to !, third.
Time 147 Is. Bronze Wing, Niblick, Jennie Nc.
| Cable Lady Jocelyn, VIII King, Memories and
Chimney Sweep also ran. -
| Sixth race FIVE and one half furlongs-Osirs. ITO
| GIildebrand), to 1 and to 8, won; Caprice.
1OI (O'NeiiD, 8 to and Z to TO- second; Albert
n 1Io wv Knannl TO 1 and 9 to 1, third.