The Washington times., 1906-08-12

SARATOGA. y. Y. Aug. u.-InteTIer-
ed with. cut of and carried widely INTO
the stretch, SalvideTe came from twelve
lengths behind the flying leaders Win
Amazing courage and astonishing speed
10 win the $4,000 Saratoga Special by
a length and cne-half from Mcoarter'
with the Keene pair. Peter Pan ana
Ballot. three lengths away.
De AIund rushed away In front. OF
course, and in as many strides had
taken a lead OF two lengths, with Peter
Pan and Charles Edward three lengths
before McCarter. upon which Miller was
using all his skill. Just after the start.
Charles Edward had shut of Salvidere
on the rail, knocking him hack and of
his stride.
Was Next to Last
sprawllng and jumping in the air,
Salvidere was next TO last and seeming
ly hopelessly out Of the race before
seweI could steady him down Just
after making the far turn. De Mund
had a lead Of four lengths. bat In the
short run % the home turn his yellow
streak cropped out and his long. nigh
climbing stride began 10 shorten Nc
Carter flashed up 10 him in few more
strides Peter Pan also passed the
Rainey counterfeit.
And then salvidere surged uD on the
outside from nowhere In a fash Luclen
Lvne on Ballot realized the danger OF
Salvidere's stretch rush, and he carried
the Hitchcock horse widely Into the
stretch. No obstacle short Of death It
self however, seemed insurmountable
for SalvIdere. He was not 20 be denied.
and running TWO jumps 70 McCarter's
one, he came on under the whip and
won. The time 1.i2 3-5. was remarkable.
considering that great deal Of rain had
fallen on the track
De Mund a Gold Brick.
SaIvidere cost $3.50: De Mund sold for
$500
John r. Madden. the famous horse
breeder of Hamburg Place, lexington.
Ky. realized the extent OF Salvidere s
ability while the latter was still a
maiden and bought him at auction for
Thomas Hitchcock. jr.. from the stable
Of ". II. Brown Mr. Madden developed
SllvIdere.
Winning the Special was the climax Of
his efforts. which bsg gan with the win
ming Of the MOntauk Stakes. followed by
victories IN the rich Brighton and the
Winged Foot Handicap. Hiss winnings 10
date amount 10 sS2,65).
Great Triumph for Madden.
Mr. Madd2n's two little boys, Edward
and Joseph. superintendCd Salvidere' 3
preparation in the paddock. Edward
boosted Sewen into the saddle at the
bugle call and followed the horse out
To the track gate for a final good luck
nat. Edward Madden, a born horse
man ike his father. was out on the
track at 3 o'clock ganCping horses.
The Saratoga Special has been run six
times now. and NJ. Madden has wen
inst half Of the renew als-One with irish
Lad in 1902. Aristocracy in 1905, and with
Salvidere today.
Amid the ominous booming Of thunder
and binding flashes Of lightning the
North American Steeplechase was run
with nerve racking and disastrous re-
suits. Kassn, the best played horse I'm
the race. slipped in the mud and his
rider. Terry. got n nasty CrODp6r- HO-
men screamed End men shudderec as
two Pinkerton men rushed 20 the assist
anee Of the fallen boy who was rigid
and as one dead.
Kassl and Terry Injured.
Kassu ran away when nc found him
self free. and impaled himself on the
projecting wing Of a back stretch jump.