New-York tribune., 1905-08-27
ORM0NDALE THE VICTOR.
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had shown his trainer such a satisfactory trial
that the Belmont cOlors were intrusted TO him
alone and early in the afternoon Bridgman was
withdrawn. Aside from Mr.. Keenes. the only
other stable that had more than one representa-
tive was that Of Fred Burlew. who started
BeIsnioker and Relmere. Both these colts were
bred By John E. Madden.
BIG CROWD ENJOYS RACE.
From the critical viewpoint OF the regular
patron Of the turf the FuCurity Of yesterday. in
the composition Of its field and in its run
ming. may have been below the average Of
former years. but 10 the general public 1t was
the same old Futurity and, good or bad. II was
20 be observed IN the same old feverish way
The uncertainty OF the weather early in the
morning and the three dollar admission may
have kept the crowd down far actual
numbers were concerned. but the decrease-if
there was one-was not noticeable in any Of the
Enclosures.
The clubhouse was filed with many and
various specimens Of masculine hnery: the boxes
were filed with men and women who had come
in from nearby summer resorts just for the
Futurfty, and the other stands overhowed With
the same eager. gum chewing crowd that has
rallied TO every bugle cali since Futurity DaY
became recognized as the great sporting festi-
val OF the turf calendar. The betting pavilion
vas girded ia with a circle OF ninety-six metro
politan booknakers and as many more formed
the hack line.
CROWDS IN STAND AND PADDOCK.
When the Futurity field was called to the
post the great three-ply grandstand was filled
with humanity and the green lawns were hid
Den beneath the thousands of feet that shuffied
between betting ring and paddock. In the
latter were hundreds Of youthful near-horse-
men, whose practical knowledge would enable
u
gray hobby horse and an old fashioned single
footer. And while these sporting authorities
spoke in loud assurance of quarters in 0:23 1-5.
OF miles in 1:45 breezing and of what John
Rogers and Jack Joyner had told them IN strict
confidence, old and anxious faced trainers
looked their charges over and admitted frankly
that IL was too tough for them. Jimmie Rowe
escorted Kuroki and Oyama TO the paddock
gate. and his last glance al the two Japs was
not one 10 inspire confidence. Il wish you
quick home" of his acquaintance re-
marked politely. 1T viii be quick enough"
agreed the astute Jimmie. but not for mine,
I'm afraid"
AS Tom Welsh had saddled Ormon-
dale and Jack Joyner had given his final in
structions TO Willie Davis and TroxIer, the two
well known trainers hurried 10 the top Of the
Erandstand Both were hopeful; neither would
admit IL openly. Mr. Joyner's faith rested in
MOolwich, rather than Jacobite Mr. WeIsh's
mind had no thought for anything above or be-
low the earth than Ormondale, the great strap
ping youngster he had devoted months in. fit-
ting Tor the futurity Side by side these two
leaned against the iron railing on top of the
erandstand- Far up the brown track, stand
ing out against the blue OF the sky could be
made out the of Mr.. Belmont and
Tie green and orange Of the Ormondale stable.
NL4loLda4e was NO. 10 at the post and Wool
Nlch No. !. Between them could be seen the
ghmpsing colors Of the other sixteen starters.
FROM a TRAINERS POINT OF VIEW.
Neither Mr.. Joyner nor Mr. Welsh had any
Interest IN them. While the huge stands quiv-
cred in restrained emotions these TWO chatted
comfortably together, and when the bell finally
tinlled and the old turf slogan They're Off"
rang out. they merely shifted from one foot to
another. Il got the worst Of that start" re-
marked Mr.. Joyner, "Woolwich is out of it al
ready" Wei, look where Jacobite is" replied
MS brother trainer, carefully Tefrainng from
mentioning that OrmonGaIe was leading and
that the orange bands the sleeves of the
jacket he carTled~He ere the conspicuous bits of
color in The picture. AT the bend in The course
the brown cap and the blue jacket carried by
-hnDef could be seen ranged alongside that OF
the Naming bits OF orange, and Tor the first
time since the little bell tinkled Mr.. Welsh
showed Uneas-ness. II was expressed in shift
ing from one foot 10 the other.
opposite the field stand IL became evident
that the had settled down 10 a three horse
struggle, between Ormondale, Timber and Bel
mere Mr.. Joyner had given UP hope and was
ceFotlng his time 10 encouraging mis- friend Mr.
,
1lIn You've got EN- all straight now" And
u was not until Redfern drew his whip and
was seen 10 shake IL IN the face Of Ormondale
co the Csua4ly silent and self-possessed trainer
show signs OF emotion. Come on you colt"
he muttered, and as OrTnondale apparently re-
spending 10 his trainers entreaty Increased his
lead Mr.. Welsh suddenly cast restraint 10 the
winds and began riding his horse home as vio-
-enLy as the most rabid raIlbird Come on
you. OTTnOndale." he shouted: they can't beat
you I've got en-. Jack" And as the big
Etriding OF Ormonde brought the bright
bus OF orange over the line they We're no more
Aflo IN color than the usually placid counte-
nance OF Mr. Welsh I'm glad you won Tom"
said Ar. Joyner, "as long / couldn't"
THE WINNERS FAST PACE
The pace ormondale set had most of his COM
Dany on uptOe before half the journey was over
and quarter OF a mile from the finish the field
was strewn over nearly sixteenth OF a mile of
track Jacobite and Vendor both of which had
shown conspicuously, had dropped out and
Flip FLAP and Kuroki alone seemed TO have a
chance 10 overhaul the leader. Artery the out
\Eicer in the field. had been practically left at
lhe post. and, with Accountant, Veronese and
DE much lauded Jerry Weinberg made up the
rtar guard. The performance Of Athlete the
Atheiing colt. which was added starter, was
particularly disappointing. was that Of Run
trainer would admit however. that he had any
reason 10 complain. and the eighteenth re-
2eEal OF the great stake was admitted TO be
true run race
VALUE OF THE RACE
: The Futurity this year amounted TO a total OF
f42.6S0. several thousand short OF early esti-
mates. The winners share was s33.6S0 To Mr..
Whitney. as owner of the second horse. the
of S30S3 33 was awarded. and 10 Fred Burlew.
owner OF Belnere, S2.I66 81. To ". OBJ. Nc
Donough. as breeder OF the winner. the addi-
fional sum Of $1,000 earned. and 10 John
d. Madden breeder OF the second and third
Aorsess s1.2oo and 500 awards Rsrs made -