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distance was all too short, however, for
him toa catch Glorifier, and he had to be
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Roseben Was Third.

distance was all too short however, for
him toa catch Glorifier and he had to be
content with second money.
Roseben Was Third.
The mighty Roseben was third. head
before Nealon. Those who had bet on the
big son of Ben Strome-Roseieaf with a live
ly and exuberant optimism, strengthened
by the openly expressed confidence of his
plunging owner, Davy Johnson, looked on
with feelings akin to dismay. When he
raced to the front turning for home hope
ran high. and great shout went up Rose
ben wins! Roseben wtns!' 1t was not to
be, however, and the popular favorite and
turf idol failed to carry his great speed
over the full distance. He gave freely Of
his speed. and his heart was big enough
and his courage pure enough to fight on to
the end, but to no avail.
Jack Martin, who had the mount. made
no mistake and handled him to the best
advantage. He avoided the sizzling early
pace, while keeping the horse in a good
position, and took command when Sewell
bolted at the head OF the stretch. 1t looked
then as IL the big train would win, but
his stride began to shorten at the. last fur
long pole. He had given Of his best, so
far as he was able, and while he struggled
on 1t was left to Giorifier and Okenite to go
on and fight II out for the rich prize. The
condition of the track may have been slight
ly against Roseben, but once more 1t was
demonstrated that he is a Splinter pure and
simple, and that any distance over seven
furlongs in good company is too far for
him.
Conditions Unfavorable for Race.
If the skies had been bright and the track
fast the afternoon at the newest and great
est racecourse in this country would have
been one OF Astounding Interest. AS 1t was,
the chilling wind and depressing drizzle
overwhelmed and the suilen clouds forbade
the keen enjoyment which the racing would
otherwise have compelled. The heavy rain
a mushy morass but 1t did not serve to
dampen the ardor of those who had made
up their minds to see one OF the turf classics
decided. The lovers OF the thoroughbred
brayed the conditions and went to the
track In thousands and under the circam-
stances the huge throng was striking
tribute to the popularity OF racing.
: The crowd was estimated at 25.0o0 per-
sons, and this appeared to be conservative.
The field inclosure was packed almost to
sulfocation, the huge grandstand was well
filed and the lawn in front was fairly
black with those who for some unaccount-
able reason are content to stand even when
there are plenty Of seats to be had. The
commodious club house was also well filed
by the fashionable set and their friends.
Spring fnery was conspicuous by Its ab.
came prepared with heavy wraps and even
furs II the weather gods had been kind
1t Is safe to say that all records In the
matter of attendance would have been
broken.
Oraculum, to 1. won the first race IN the
easiest OF style. He was gaiioping at the
end Sanguine, to 1, won the second race
in a drive by half length from Fordello.
10 to 5. Pontoon. 5 to 1. won the fifth race.
Pontoon beat Pins and needles, S-to-5 IA
yorite In drive. Keator won the sixth.
He was a 1-to-5 favorite. and galloped all
the way. Four favorites lost, and the ring
won q fortune.
The SUMMARIZE.
First race, SIX furlongs-0raculum. 1O6 fGaruer)
to /, won; Jack Akin, lis q. Martini to l.
second; Athlete, lis Cdiller) 2 to /. third. Time
LA. Cressina, Horace E., Dunvallo and Faust
also ran
Second race. four and one-half furlongs-San-
suine. lls tMiiler). to / won; Fordello liz
Mfilams). to 1. third. Time. o.54 3-5. King
Cobalt, George Considine. Complete, Smoker Dead
Gone, Kings Plate, MAnhelmef and Eruption also
Third race, one mile Glorifer 10 tGarner), 20
to !, won; Okenite. 90 Brussells), 10 to 1, sec
end; Roseben. la q. Martini. to s, third Time
1.40 40. Nealon. Dishabille. Go Between Super
man, J. @. Core, W. Il. Carey. Tokalon. First Pre-