New-York tribune., 1906-11-23
SECOND In TWO RACES
NEW YORK CONSISTENT.
Miller Rides One Winner In FiUe
Mounts at Benning.
IBy Telegraph TO Tho Triouna ]


Washington, Nov. 22-New York started In
two races at the Benning racetrack to-day He
was beaten a head by Right Royal In the third
race and then came right back and second
to Dolly Spanker in the fifth race. He at
a fancy price in each II is an unusual
thing for horse to start in two races on the
same day. although there instances where
horse has not only started twice but won twice
In the same afternoon.
New York was quoted at % to IN the third
race to-day. He followed the pace closely and
Scarfell, the favorite, down inside the last
furlong pole. only to be beaten in the last few
strides by Rather Royal which closed resolutely.
When New York was posted as starter IN the
fifth race the crowd accepted it a Joke and he
went begging at 90 to L The horse ran an even
better race however. than In the third event. as
the field had more class. and. closing strong.
earned the place two lengths behind Dolly
Spanker. Avaunteer made the running with
Watergrass in close attendance for six furlongs,
when Notter brought Dolly spanker, the odds
on favorite. up and taking command won easily.
Poquessing had fairly strong following. largely
because Miller up. but he finished last altar
showing some speed
The steeplechase over the full course Of about
two miles and half furnished a chapter of ao-
cidents My Grace Brhlevington and Berry
Jockeys were not injured, however beyond
shaking up and some bruises. Sandalwood.
packed from to to to s proved an easy
winner. Heider gave him q breather on the far
turn and allowed Frank Somers to take the
lead for a time. 1t gave his followers q few
anxious moments which were quickly dispellsd
when Sandalwood took Command again al the
last jump and came away to win by four or 1--WE
lengths Frank Somers had no trouble IN saving
the place. as Caloorahatches tired in the last
quarter.
Miller accepted five mounts, but rode only one
winner He brought Lee Harrison II homo In
front in the fourth race. after beating the bar
rler and getting a flying start. The colt was
heavily played from to to 8 to 8, and Senator
McCarren was satd TO have proflted by tho vto-
might have won. and there were some In the
crowd that showed their dispieasure at tho start
by kissing.
Overconfidence on the part of Miller probably
cost Rappahannook the first race The colt was
pronounced favorite. backed from TO ! to
to D. Sandy Creeker and Cabochon altsr-ated
it up and Rappahannock moved up and gavo
battle to Sandy Creeker They came down to
the judges heads apart, with the favorfte having
the better of 1t TO all appearances. Miller took
matters too easily however. and Sandy Creehef
won On the post by q head.
Beauclere. the two-year-old which chased
seven furlongs In 1:22. won the handicap for all
ages. The victory was due largely to Notter, as
little Bilac. on Bulwark. was no match for him
Bulwark played for killing by .
few wise persons who knew Of q fast workout
Angler. which closed slight favorite over
Beauclere, could not concede tho weight ana
finished far back.
Anna Smith was the "one best bet Of the rail-
birds in the third race She was backed from
ing speed for five furlongs.
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