New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
RICH STAKE FOR COLIN.
WINS IN RECORD TINE.
Pagan Beg First Home in Interna-
tiOnaI SteepIechase.

James r. Keenes Colin, a true aristocrat Of
,be thoroughbred world, won the tenth running
If the rich National Stallion Stakes at Belmont
Park yesterday. lie raced neck and neck with
Harry Payne Whitney's Bar None for three Of
the FIVE furloEgs. and then. drawing away in
commanding style easily by three lengths
IN the fast time of 5S seconds. new track rec
ord Colin is racy looking well furnished
hroUn colt ~ Commando -Pastorella, and al
mos the living image of his great sire, whose
death something over 2 year ago was distinct
loss 70 the turf. Colin runs close to the ground
with that even. frictionless stride which be-
speaks great horse, and he will take high rank
snlcuS the best of ms age this season If he
trains on. He appeared TO pull up slightly lame
otter Yesterdays race. but it is the hope of all
those who love a good horse that It will not
prove serious.
4 big half-holiday crowd. numbering fully
twenty thousand persons. went down to the
track and enjoyed days sport that was spir-
ited and Interesting. Four favorites Won and
Miller rode two winners so that in all probs-
blltry the majority had profitable day as Well
The bunting set and their friends were particu-
larly well represented in the clubhouse inclosure
ss the International Steeplechase was on the
programme with T : Martin carded TO start. He
was scratched al the last minute but the race
was good one, although Disappointing TO those
who had backed California King. the favorite
es III. Hitchcocl's jumper came a cropper early
In the race.
SIX of the best two-year- -oIds developed so
fsr this season Went to the post in the National
Stallion Stakes. James R. Keene withdrew
NaeqUe and depended on Colin. which was
heavily backed from even money 10 Is to 90.
Harry Payne Whitney's Bar None. which had
run second to Colin in their previous meeting
did not lack for followers. however. inaslnuch as
he had five pounds advantage in the weights
Es Tas backed from s 70 1 10 6 to L and closed
equal second choice With John E. Maddens King
James The others attracted some support also,
but mostly for the place.
Bar None caused delay ar the post by rear
ing Up his hind legs and doing his best 10
unseat Koerner. The starter finally caught them
IN lire however and got the field off TO a good
start. Bar None and Colin raced right away
from the others. and fought II out for half the
3ourney. when Bar None capitulated and Colin
came on 70 win as he pleased The Whitney
colt had trouble in saving the place while
some three lengths back of him Ben Fleet, the
brother 10 Highbau, earned third money in a
spirited head-ard-head finish with Smoker and
King james Royal Tane was always outrun.
and finished 4 bad last
After T. :. Martin, winner Of the Whitney
Memorial Steeplechase. and Grandpa had been
scratched. Thomas Hitchcock. tr.'s, California
King was picked out as the most probable win
Ter of the International Steeplechase and
backed from even money 70 to 10. Mr. Nc
Cam was about the only horse played TO beat
him and the others ranged in price from 8 TO
~ Pagan Bey 10 % TO l on Brennus. Cali
tcr1ia King came 10 grief at the fourth jump. in
fronr OF the field stand and. turning almost a
complete s0mersaulr. sent Ray Eprawling the
turi Neither morse nor Jockey was injured.
however Brennus refused the next jump when
running IN second place, which left only four
Fsllaheen had his usual speed and forced
ne pace 10 the far turn when Mr.. McCann
took command. Pagan Bey moved up strong
coming n The last Jump. where he made
slight mistake. He recovered quickly, how
ever. and came away under punishment to
Win hy four lengths. Fallaheen stopped almost
70 walk, but managed to save third money.
John Z Madden and his friends tried 10 make
killing with Uncle. a good looking chestnut
colt by Star Shoot-The Niece III the second
rsce, for two-year-oids. at four and half fur
longs The colt was backed from 10 to l To 4
70 J, and even lower before the barrier was
leased but ne ran somewhat green, and the well
planned coup failed, although he finished a good
ihird 10 Cohort and BeaucOup. which fought IL
out head and head in track record time. James
z Keene's SepoT was pronounced favorite in
this race. but hung under the weight in the
fnal drive au6 finished outside the money.
The handicap - one mile. fifth the card.
was practically cut 10 pieces by scratches OF
the fourteen sent out overnight possible
starters, only five went TO the post, with Dolly
the width Of 2 hand from Tileing but the latter
might have Wcn il he had not tried to bolt
u the outside in the last few strides. Cam
paigner. backed from Is 70 70 to l, out
rounding the turn. which settled whatever
chance he might have had
foseTncun the lukewarm favcrite in the first
race. made 2 show 4 his field and won as he
pleased Sailor Girl and Black Mate were spe-
e'aly prepared good things" ard both were
hesTily played 'i1e former from % to ! 10
70 J. Botn were always outrun, however, and
showed nothing T. cali for the wild plunge
q Ne last race was q grab bag affair. in which
loc<eFs that had never ridden t1vo winners had
mounts tHarnou, played from TO ] to 2 TO J.
'2S commend turning for home and won by
!.e or six lengths. with little NedIicott riding
-lh out ~ mako Eicfory doubly sure. Bright
LE -sd little d.dicutE in saving the place when
'1-SfIes7 ran oar at the head OF the stretch.
no Eauon7i Stallion Stakes had gross
,-l1e ~ Nl- f@i- Nr- tecue's share Of this was
s-.-fh. "hlcn included the amount won as the
.--1!5st1. n The winner and the noIninator of
i- sl1e ot ne first horse. Charles Edward won
- A&tlonai Stallion Stakes last year while
R+.lgls winners were First Water, Tanya.
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