New-York tribune., 1907-08-25
RESTLGOUCHE'S HONORS.
JIM GAFFNEY BE4TEN.
Running Water First an Race for
Saratoga Cup.
EBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Saratoga. X. Y. Aug. 24-ResIgoucee another
son of Commando. carried the white blue spots,
OF James r. Keene to victory in the rich United
States Hotel Stakes Of $4,000 here to-day. He met
and defeated in stirring finish Frank !. Farrelfs
Jim Garrney winner Of the Hopeful Stakes week
ago, and August Belmont's Fair Play. Ben Fleet,
I3eancoCp and Fultonvile struggled IN many lengths
back. The Newcastle stables Running Weter,
cleverly handled by Miller. won the tventy-ni-1th
running OF the Saratoga Cup Of $3.50, beating
Neaion the Suburban winner; Frank Gill. which
has two victories over Peter Pan TO his credit, aud
Folscher, the Brighton Cup winner last year Nc
Kitt-eage earned the Beverwyck Steeplechase, while
the other winners Sir Toddngton, Arimo and
Fort johnson Tue last named the only win
ming favorite Miller earned the jockey honors.
riding the winners Of the two big stakes.
The rain of the early morning and the dull.
threatening weather had its effect the attend
ance, as many persons from the neighboring towns
and cities stayed home These had reasons 10 re-
sret their choice, as the sun broke through the
clouds by 2 O'Clock and the conditions were highly
favorable for the sport. which in itself was keen
and spirited The floating population Of Saratoga
went out the track a for the last Satur-
DAYS racing Of the season, and while The incosIre
was not crowded as q week ago. it comforta-
bly, filed and the attendance was estimated at ten
thousand persons. The air was so cool and fresh
that number OF light overcoats We're in evidence.
The track was slow and cuppy, but in far better
condition than could have been expected after the
hard rain.
Among those in the clubhouse boxes were Mr..
and Mrs. f. Ambrose Clarke Mr. and Mrs H B.
Dnryea. Mr.. and Mrs. T Smith. Mr. and Mrs
J. H Bradford, Mr. and Mrs Cornelius Feilowes.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H FanSGawe. Mr and Mrs An
drew Miller. Mr.. and Mrs r. T. Wilson jr-, Au-
gust Belmcnt. Morgan Belmont, Raymond Bel
mont, General Stephen Sanford, Mr. and Mrs
John Sanford. Joseph Agostlni Mr.. and Mrs c
Il waIdng. MI and Mrs. E. Hough, Mr. and Mrs
George saportas and Colonel E. Rowe jr-
Jim Gaffney the favorite for the United
States Hotel Stakes, being heavily backed from
DE- str pOrI
choice while Restigouche was pounded down from
70 i 20 3 I at the last minute by those who
recalled his in the Hopeful Stakes, when he
ehosed the way into the stretch He had fifteen
pounds the best OF the weights to-day over Jim
Gatfney. which won that race, and this also en-
couraged play the price by the handicappers-
jim GafTney broke in front 10 good start and
the pace for the first quarter in spite of the
fact that he was top weight, with IL pounds
Notfer took Fair Play 10 the front. however.
rounding the turn, and opened up & gap of two
lengths a move which later proved fatal At
This point Jim Gaffney was second and Resti-
stretch, third The others were ALREADY sounoly
beaten ~ the last sixteenth pole Jim Gaffney
moved up and challenged Fair Play. while Resti-
gouche gave battle On the outside furious drive
the wire followed. and with whips flying Resti-
souche won by half a length. while Jim Gaffney
beat Fair Play head for the place
James r. Keene's share Of the stake was $500
which increased his grand total Of winnings for the
season to s2s22c0 in round numbers. Notter and
Knaop cane in for some criticism for making so
rouch use OF the top weights and neither Jim Gaff
ney nor Fair Play lost any prestige in ceteat as
beth ran brilliant Frank GIL was a pro-
nounced favorite for the Saratoga Cup at II 10 10
with Running Water and Nealon about equal sec
ona choices. Frank GIL made the running for a
mile and q quarter. but quickly capltutateo When
Nealon challenged rounding the last turn. and
5-oorea back beaten Nealon then took command
for few strides but Running Water breezeo by him
when straightened for home, and came away 10
r-ip as she pleased Three Of The five horses which
started in the Beyerxyck Steeplechase, worth ss4fo
70 the winner came grief, but the -ace cid not
sseteriorate into a farce comedy, as AcFlttreose
and Commodore Fontaine raced heao ana heao
most of the way, taking the jumps IKE team
Roun ing the last turn Commodore rcnIalhe
drew out Into z short lead but Mehittreoee hao
plenty II reserve and. taking command at the last
suaap. won easily by e length in way 10 Stamp
Ff~n 2 possfble champion through the field IL was
his second victory in three starts ana II IS pam
4h+ he is a far better horse over the jumps tnah
fe zas N the fat, where he proved a srleHOuS u40
2rtDo1ntuent -, 49,. I'D
m fe;l st the fourth Passing the STAND lhe II
time Paul Jones broke down ana Kay was loloe-
30 pull him UP and disInount Later 1he hoISe ~ ~ -
sho Wilson and Archibald, the jockeys, "eTe @ noI
+.s,,-a5 aTs walked hack 10 the paddock James
p Keeness much heralded Commando cot FeteI
O1nce had a public trial for the uluflts IA nc
last race He wes green al the baITaer anu p.oH e.
slourlv but rar. up the paceInakeIs IN Ie IA o.
+s. 90 hung on well under a rather easy flae
-NIilie- finishing second 10 Fort Johnson fle -
poo5 looking well furnished yonnsSlef - e..-
snre 70 i-nuroye and may be good secoho s144i-e
10 Colin in the Futurity next Salufoas-
SARATOGA SUMMARIES
FIRST RAcE-seline: for thTee-yeaT-o9Ts; 9 sN ~
longs. start good 2. on orNIs 1,sc,lafion owner
/. MuIligan Betting.
rze VT start str Finish: Jockey 81 faa
saT Tosdington- 90 Z o ~ ea.re- 1e.ns 8