The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-07-14

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tnusiasts began TO file out OF the trolley
cars and eletrio rains in a solid stream
hundreds OF automobiles and carriages
Drought others TO the scene of the conflict
until before the first race was run not 4
seat was left in the huge stands. while the
lawn and betting rings were jammed. Such
a multitude had never been ssen at the
popular racecourss before, but IL wal not
Unexpected, for racing nowadays is a perfect
craze with the American public.
The speculation on the first three racss
was extremely heavy az a matter of COURSE,
out the interest did not reach the proper
Pitoh until u came time TO bet on the SIS, 00C
handicap. Then the bookmakers found
they put up 10 to sand aperfect riot ensued.
IL was a tight all along the line of layers
10 bet on the great Keene colt.
From wagers Of a dollar to those OF hun
dreds and Thousands the money passed
into the chalkers' cash boxes in a Hood.
1t seemed as if there was no end 10 the
support accorded to the son of Commando;
50 the price was gradually forced down 20
stoS, and even a smaller quotation in many
2t the books at the close OF the speculation.
that he was the only horse fancied in tie
race. There was O hot Tip in circulation as TO
McCarter. Trainer Thomas Welsh had been
pointing this colt for the big race and had
MN IN hptop condition With Miller IN the
saddle, McCarter therefore looked like a
good betting. proposition and he got n
steady play OF large proportions across the
boards that kept his price steady at SKIES.
n h~andloappers figured Montgomery
best. Emil Herr, who bought the colt for
S2S.OOo, believed that he could not lose.
FOR that reason he brought David Nicol
on here fromlLatonia TO take the mount and
then decided to put down a big bet. Herr
wagered enough TO TAX $50, 900 from the
books, but after his commission had been
placed Montgomery went up in the betting.
Even then o h A. Drake and other big
operators went to him and thought there
was no doubt about their chances OF cash
ing. John T.. Madden. who saddled Dande-
lion. wac so mysterious that the word was
passed about that the Hamburg horse
would be a strong factor. The clubhouse
seemed TO fancy Dandelion to some extent,
While others who frequented the betting
ring took him three ways at 8. 2 and even.
In spite of Boots Durnell's recent public
statement that he would win the Brighton
with the three-year-old Faust, who carried
ninety pounds and was coupled with Nealon,
the suburban winner. the entry appeared
to go begging as far rs the wise men were
concerned, for the price receded from 10 to
IL Diamond Jim Brady, after watching a
satisfactory warmup by his s25 900 colt
tountainblue sent a good sized wager to
the books, which he got in at 10 to 1. But
the colt went back two points just the same.
Amos Turney, a crafty Western horse
man, added Martin Doyle at the last mo-
ment. From Canada ca me a dozen sports
who had been told that Martin Doyle would
win sure. and who carried in their pockets
rolls OF yellowbacks with which they ex-
pected to make a killing. They bot the
coin all right, cutting It up three a
at 20, 8 and 4, but they never saw it again.
The other starters were just nibbled at
by the long shot players, who thought
they had outside chances.
A dense crowd surrounded Peter Par
IN the paddock while Jimmy Rowe was
Swapping on his saddle. Tn Commando
colt looked the typical racehorse. He
was trained to the minute. and as he was
rubbed down by the stable hands the
critics pointed out his good qualities with
extreme satisfaction. NJ. Keene was
close at hand. He looked at his great
colt with apparent admiration. His friends
gathered about him and expressed the
sincere hope that the colt would carry
the day.
He Is a great colt" said Mr.. keene.
Il Think he ought to wini"
Notter. a boy who has come rapidly to
the front in the last year, came up Just
white, blu spots. Trainer Rowe nodded
to the boy pleasantly and then said to him:
Get on in front, If you can, Notteri Then
stay there. but do not maxi too much use
Of the colt. He has speed enough to beat
this bunch in a gallop!'
IAN right. sir, l understand" was Not
ter's reply as he climbed into the saddle.
just then the bugle sounded and the pad
dock gate was opened. Peter Pan. king
OF the turf, stepped out in full view of the
crowd. He wore blinkers and was led
70 the middle of the track by a stable man.
Then the crowd began to applaud. There
was handclapping at first. Then a cheer
which doomed to the skies as Notter headed
the usual parade with the Keene champion.
Behind Peter Pan came Fo%untainblue.
with Onley up. Then Tokalon and First
Premium, owned by j. w. Fuller, the
Texan. After them walked Montgomery.
followed by r Il. Wilson. Jr.'s Gallavant.
Here come Boots Dlrnel's wondersi"
jackets worn Ivy tire Dugan boys Indicated
the presence on the track OF Faust and
Nenlon
Faust is going to run Peter Pans eye
balls out: it's a cinch!' said n Of Dur
nelTs many bookies h were gathered
together near the rail. Cottontown and
Miss Crawford, both 40 TO I shots, passed
unnoticed. Blu there were cries Of en-
enlargement for Miller when he came into
view with the sturdy McCarter. Coy Maid
attracted little attention, but Dandelion
was a magnet for many eyes. particularly
with the erratic Radtke on his back. Then
Martin Doyle. looking as fit as a fiddle,
brought up the rear.
Up at the post Starter Cassidy with his
Grew were getting the barrier ready. The
horses arrived there in a few minutes and
Montgomery was assigned TO he rail po-
sition. Next TO him stood Miss Crawford,
Lnen talavant, IokalOn, McCarter, Coy
Maid, Peter Pan, Cottontown, Faust, Nealon,
Fountainblue, First Premium, Dandelion
and Martin Doyle on the extreme outside.
There was the usual twisting and turning
NJ the post. while the crowd looked into the
suns rays trying TO make out what was
on. Then all at once the barrier
flew up with q jerk and the spectators
yelled: ,
They're off,"
10 was a bad start. Miller. who knows
TO beat the gate. got McCarter away
like a fash of creased lightning. So did
Nicol with Montgomery. But the others
we're at SKIES and ssvens. Notter was
eau ght mapping sure enough and before he
snew what had happened Martin Doyle,
Faust. C~ottontown. Nealon, Dandelion and
others were cutting across in front OF him.
Miller made q bold dash for the rail which
Nicol tried In vain TO hang to. II was nip /
Ind tuck betweenthem. but Miller, OF McCar-
er. had the faster Splinter and soon &c
,ured the coveted position. IL was a thrill
ng spectacle as the horses rushed down
the grand stand for the first time. In
he excitement and the confusion of the
the crowd. not seeing Peter Pan
n rom as usual, looked for him in vain.
There he ia back in the bunch!" yelled
when they finally saw the Keene
hemrned in and Notter trying to get
'ut. OF a bad ~predicament. He'll get
Past the stewards stand swept McCarter
MONTGOMERY. the pacemakers, followed
y Coy Ma id, Nealon. Faust and Martin
)ovle who tnoathar formAd a aorf nf