The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-17
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Belmont Park.

New York, October 16.-D. c. Johnson's Roseben. carrying 126 pounds. created new worlds record for seven furlongs when he won the fifth race at Belmont park today He stepped the distance in the fastest time ever made on an Ameri- can race course, 1:22. When he finished and the phenomenal time was hung out by the official timer the big crowd arose and gave the great sprlnter rousing cheer which continued for several min- utes in spite of the fact that he was quoted at to 80 in the betting, and they were unable to bet on him. Johnson and Frank Farrell are reported to have won oyer $25,OO0 on his victory as they bet the son of Benstrome-Rose Leaf would run faster than 1:25 Fourteen horses were carded to go in this event, but they were all scratched except Beauclaire, ana it was after the withdrawals that it was decided to send him against time Rose ben broke very quickly at the barrier and ran the first furlong in twelve seconds He kept up a fast clip and passed the quarter pole in 23 4-5. going easy. Shaw kept the horse close to the rail all the way and Roseben ran the three-eighths in :35 1-5 Around the long upper turn the favorite continued in faultless style and flashed past the half mile pole i1
 46 4-5. 'f't'.'.'-f-.
 When he turned into the stretch the high wind was behind him and he came to the three-quarters in 10 3-5. Shaw took no chances but rode Roseben out, coming under the wire a winner in 1:22 The best previous time was PA 4-5 held by Hall fax around the turns, and the straight away record was held by Della B., :2SI2, made in 1890 at Monmouth Roseben prob ably will be sent Friday against the mile record, which is held by Salvatore of 1 :35Da over the straightaway course at Monmouth in 1890. Jockeys J. Harris, Coane, Sewell and T. Clark were suspend ed for tue remainder of the meeting by the starter Summary:
 First race nile-Saylor. 107 (SewelD 15 to ,. won; Gypsy King 107 (Miller). 6 to l., seeond Deuce, no Cknapp), IS to 5, third. Time. 1:39 1-5.
 Second race. selling, steepechase, about three miles-Bound Brook, 145 CRay), to 10 won Caller, 1H (Donohue), 30 to l. sec ond; Adams. 130 (Dupee) 40 to 1, third Time. 6:17. Maximilian fell.
 Third race six furlongs, straightaway- Zamhesi. 112 (Radtke), to 5, won; Lands man, III (Mller), s to l. second: Glenham, 1l2 tClarkl, to 1, third. Time, 1:12 3-5.
 Fourth race, Rancho del Paso stakes. six furlongs, straightawaS-To 12O CHorner), l2 to 1. won; Philander, 100 CMille), to 1, second; Sewell 122 O.. Jones'. 16 to 3, third. Time, 1:10 1-5
 Fifth race. seven furlongs. main course Roseben, 126 (Shaw). to so, won; Beau claire. S5 (Powers), 60 to l. second. Time, 1.29
 Sixth race, mile and -quarter-Sailor Boy 97 (Miller), il to 5. won; Angler, IF 1 (Garner). to 1, second; Orly IT,. 10S Q-. Williams), to l, third. Time 2:O6 1-5.
 Belmont Park Entries. Fl,st race. lightweight handicap, six and one-half furlongs stralghtaway-- Prince Hamburg, 120; Kiamesha, 115; Co., medicine. III; Graziallo. Sir Lynnewood, lOs, Frank Lord, 100; Rye, 97; Voorhes, 96, Lord Lovat. 95; Oalklawn, 93; Water Tanx, 20; Merrill, SS.
 Second race mle-Gnette, 107; Easter of Craft, 10O California King, 97; Optician, s5: singleshot, Cressina. 92; Midas, 90; Peiie of Jessamine, Water Tank, Moon- shine Lady Tarantella, Melbourne 97.
 Thlrd race. the Champagne seven fur longs, straight course-W. H. Daniel, Bal lot, 12: Kentucky Beau. 1l9; George S. Davis, Purslane. Stray 112
 Fourth race, the New Rochelle. mile. main course selling-Deutchsland, IA; C;rauple, III; Guiding Star. Ed Ball. 106; Security. 103; Wees l02.
 Fifth race seven furlongs. selling-Ani- mus. 107: Orphan Lad, Black Mate l06; Ace High. 1O7; Fl Mont, 1o2; Kilter, Flow aaay, 1Oo Mintberia. Gild Lady Vera. Umbrella. 97; Knight of Ivanhoe. 95; Bright Boy. 90; Mariposa, S7. | Sixth race. handicap mile and half , Caigrorme. 126; Holscher. 1iS; Orly, Il, l0S; Woodsman, J. F. Donohue. 95.