New-York tribune., 1907-05-10
FAME FOR GLORIFIER.
WINS THE METROPOLITAN
Roscben Rams Third IN Big Handi-
cap at Belmont Park.

J. H McCormck's GIoriher. the of Has
tings-Glory, the sixteenth running of the
Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park yester-
day. He raced by the spent and firing pace
makers rounding the stretch turn. and, quickly
disposing of Roseben when Strengthened out for
nome. came away TO win rather ceverIy from the
fast closing Okenite, and earned turf fame that
will be lasting
Gloriher was one of the outsiders in the bet
ting. and went 20 the post at 20 to l. Racegoers
had evidently forgotten his victory in the Carter
Handicap al Aqueduct and his good second 10
DR. Gardner in the Excelsior Handicap at ia
maica in wild desire to bet on Roseben. GIori-
fer was al a false price. the sloppy track was
made TO order for him, and, while one Of the
outsiders. his sterling victory could hardly be
called surprise. Garner, who rode Grapple 10
victory in the same race n year ago. handled
the big chestnut with consummate skill He
saved ground with him most OF the and
made his run at exactly the right moment. The
time 40 40. fast. considering the condi-
ton OF the track.
August Belmont's Okenite. an added starter.
shared the honors of the race with Gloriher.
He far back in the early part. and in such
close quarters that he looked hopelessly bea ten
turning nor home. Little Brussell brought him
up with rush in the stretch. however, and he
was fairly running over his horses at the end
The distance all too short, however. for him
TO catch Gloriher. and he had to be content with
second money.
The mighty Roseben was third head before
Nealon. Those who had bet on the big son Of
Ben Strome- Roseleaf with a lively and exuber-
ant optimism. strengthened by the openly ex-
pressed confidence Of his punging owner. Davy
johnson. looked with feelings akin to dIsmay.
When he raced to the front turning for home
hope ran high. and a great shout up
'Roseben wins Roseben wins" 1t was not to
be. however and the popular favorlte and turf
idol failed to carry his great speed over the full
distance. He gave freely Of his speed and his
heart big enough and his courage pure
enough to fight the end, but TO no avail.
Jack Martin, who had the mount made no
mistakes. and handled him to the best advan-
tage. He avoided the sizzling early pace while
keeping the horse in a good position. and took
command when Sewell bolted the head Of the
stretch. 1t looked then II the big train
would win, but his stride began TO shorten at
the last furlong pole. He had given Of his best.
far he able. and while he struggled
on IT was left to Clorfer and Okenite TO go on
and fight 1t out for the rich prize. The condl-
tion of the track may have been slightly against
Roseben. but more it was demonstrated
that he is sprinter pure and simple, and that
any distance over seven furlongs in good COM
pany is far for him.
CONDITIONS UNFAVORABLE FOR RACE.
If the skies had been bright and the track
fast the afternoon at the newest and greatest
racecourse in this country would have been one
Of abounding interest. AS it the chilling
wind and depressing drizzle overwhelmed and
the suIIen clouds forbade the keen enjoyment
which the racing would otherwise have com
PEELED The heavy rain in +he morning had con-
verted the track into mushy morass. but IL
did not serve to dampen the ardor of those who
had made UP their minds to one OF the turf
classics decided. The lovers Of the thorough
bred braved the conditions. and went to the
track in thousands and under the circum-
stances the huge throng was a striking tribute
to the popularity Of racing.
The crowd was estimated at $4,000 persons,
and this appeared 10 be conservative The field
inclosurc was packed almost to suffocation, the
hinge arandstand was well filed and the lawn in
front was fairly black with those who for some
unac ccountable reason are content TO stand even
when there are plenty OF seats to be had The
comm odious clubhouse also well filed by
the fashionable set and their friends. Spring
fnery was conspicuous by its absence. as the
majority Of those present came prepared with
heavy wraps and even furs. If the weather gods
had been kind it is safe 10 say that all records
in the matter Of attendance would have been
broken.
In spite Of the bleak, gray day, the big. park
like inclosure attractive to the eye. The
infeld and lawn We're green with the freshness
OF spring and the Westchester Racing Associa-
ton which has spared neither money nor pains
in providing perfectly appointed racing course
well deserved the patronage Of those who made
the journey 10 the track.
BRILLIANT SCENE At FINISH
The scene at the finish OF the metropolitan
Handicap one that viii live long in memory
out on the track were the struggling thorough
breds, fighting desperately fc- the mastery. with
the Jockeys using all their skin and art TO aid
their mounts to win the coveted prize and earn
for themselves the distinction which victory IN
Continued Hftn paKc.
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