New-York tribune., 1906-04-26
R0SEBEN GALL0PS HOME
CROWD CHEERS VICTORY.
RAMS Horn Soundly Beaten IL
Sterling Stakes at 4queduct.

Roseben which holds the worlds record for
six furlongs on a circular track. met RAMS
Horn the Western crack in the Sterling Stakes
at one mile at Aqueduct yesterday, and Rose
ben won galloping. His victory was received
with storm OF applause he has come TO be
a great favorite with the rank and file or racing
folk He WAS the first choice in the betting al
Il TO % in spite Of the fact that there was a
grave question about his being able TO go a mile
in company with such horse as RAMS Horn
showed himself to be In his first start at this
meeting. He justified the confidence Of his
owner and trainer however. in most con-
vincing way and the doubling ones are now
more than half-satsfed that the big Ben
s,rome gelding viii race with distinction even
over longer journey.
Those who know RAMS Horn best claimed
that ne did not run his race. The track, although
dry on top was dead and cuppy in places, and
the big son Of Butte is not at his best except on
a fast track lie was hard ridden all the way
yesterday. but did not respond TO Perrineis Wig
orous handling and was practically beaten In the
FIRST quarter
The meeting between these two good horses
was enough to attract a big midweek crowd TO
the track which rejoiced. 10 all appearances in
the victory Of Roseben. Even those who had
waeered on the chances Of Rams Horn We're
generous enough TO join in the cheers as the
victor galloped home. II was hardly a profitable
,lay. as five favorites were soundy beaten. The
racing was spirited, however, as some of the
finishes were close and exciting. There was
busteriny wind but otherwise it was a perfect
day.
The Sterling Stakes was run as the fourth
race. Monterey was scratched. but Mrs. L. Cur
tbs added her once good mare. Eugenia Burch.
Il was really match race, however. between
Rosebcn and Rams Horn. Phil Finch. the
stable companion Of the last named and Eu-
senia Burch We're not taken seriously Phil
Finch made a fair showing, all things consid-
cred, but Eugenia Burch might better have been
KEPT in the stable, as she was dismal last all
the way. The race was at weight for age.
Lyme had the mount on Roseben, while Per-
rine handled RAMS Horn The latter well
played at i 10 10 The start was prompt and
good, but Roseben, with that wonderful speed
for which he is famous, took the track in the
frst few strides and opened up a gap Of four or
hye lengths befCre the others had fairly settled
down to racing. AS il turned out, the race was
won then and there Lyme took gentle hold on
Koseben in order TO conserve some Of his speed.
bat he held the same lead which he had earned
i'm the first sixteenth, in spite Of the fact that
PerIine was hard at work on RAMS Horn 10
keep him Up. Down through the stretch Rose
ben galloped as if it were only play and he
won with plenty in reserve and with Lyme fairly
easing him up. Rams Horn stuck to his work
like the big hearted horse he is, but it was a
hopeless stern chase.
Consuelo Il. Emergency, Fay, Jack Dolan and
Toddles were the beaten favortes, which caused
many 10 go home with long faces and depleted
bank rolls. The winners, in addition Rose
ben, were Mary Morris. Veronese, Donna Elvira,
Jack AIcKeon and Campaigner.
Neronese won the handicap, second on the
card, in the driving finish with Ostrich and
Emergency. His victory largely due to
Miller strong finish. as he was interfered with
at the head Of the stretch and appeared to be
beaten al that time. Ostrich, which was second
IN the Brooklyn Handicap last year, ran great
ly improved over his first start, even though
the distance was too short for him TO show TO
best advantage. Donna Elvira. a daughter of
Elhelbert, won the third for Perry Bel
mont She is little bit of a dly, and will
hardly stand much racing, but she won yester-
day in clever fashion.
Jack Dolan which beat Hermitage a few DAYS
ago, appeared 10 be q legitimate faVorite for the
NTH race, but he was sluggish from the start
and ONel was al him with the whip all through
the race. Even then he had trouble in beating
Adios for the place, while Jack McKeon won
easily. roddles again proved a disappointment
Ia the last race as Campaigner and Nettie Ca
rita beat her home after spirited drive through
the last sixteenth