New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-12
FAVORITES 60 ASTRAY
FRIENDLESS FILLY WINS.
Louise Welies. at so to /. ROmpS
Home an Last Race.
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Saratoga. N Y, Aug. 11.-Ideal weather the
most pleasing of the days incidents to the crowd
that went racing here this afternoon, for the win
ners came from unlocked for hooks and corners, at
rate that upset the calculations of the shrewdest
judges. The sport was really good, and the re-
suits brought no chance for murmurs as to form
reversas. 1t simply that judgment went
astray, and the public paid dearly for its after
moons entertainment
The form players started off with Il flourish,
Bosom, the favorite. and Dreamer. the second
choice. finishing named in the opening event.
and then a shift to the outsiders. and II was
so to the end OF the chapter. The real surprise OF
the afternoon came with the closing event. which
was won by Louise Wees. co to shot from the
stable Of ]. Il. Respess. which went TO the post
absolutely friendless. II her first attempt In
these parts, and she meeting Amelia jerks,
Democrat and several more which had proved their
prowess In fast company. it was no surprise to
find her overlooked even by those who controlled
her. She made all the running and won by big
margin She $ daughter OF Dick Welles and
Flora Louise and her speed to-day In the company
she was I'm would seem indicate that she Is
a Ally which win bring credit to her sire. which in
his racing days proved himself one OF the fastest
horses i'm the country
The Troy Selling Stakes for two-yeaT-olds went
TO the credit OF Mexoana, which making her
first appearance since June %. when she won the
Bedford Stakes nj Gravesend. The let-up seems to
have improved her. for she went to the front soon
after the start and for the OF the IT was
simply a stern chase for the others. Pretend the
favorite. finished second. and some were inclined
10 think Dugan waited too long with him. but the
better explanation Is that there was too much pace
for him I'm the early stages OF the Journey.
The steeplechase had only three starters. but
produced stirring finish between Steve Lane and
Byzantine. with the latter the winner, thanks 10
Nat Rays energetic drive. IN fact. all through
the he showed the dash and brilliancy that
only a couple of years ago gave him the rank as
best OF his class. Waterway. which was decided
choice for the race. fell the Liverpool. the third
Jump after the start. lie took of poorly. dragged
through the brush and landed badly, unseatng his
rider Later caught. remounted and I'm
Ished Just within the time limit The withdrawal
OF Sir Wooster In this race was disappointment 10
the 'crosscountry division. they had counted on
seeing him make his first bid for A. Henry Hig-
ginson. who recently purchased him from Colonel
Neville Mr. HigEinson to-day purchased Balla-
calIa another Of Nevle's string. This horse won
both Of his starts here and promises 10 be one OK
the topnotchers OF the fall meetings.
Besoln's victory was a costly for his owner,
T. s T. Randolph. lie entered TO be sold for
s. 900 which looked fair value. but when offered
Sam Hildreth bid him up S2.s00. The customary
BIC OF an extra g. from his trainer took him back
20 his old quarters Hildreths bid in retala-
ton Tor the running up OF Montgomery In race at
Gravesend last spring, when Racquet from MI
Randoph's stable finished second
r. T. Wilson r. president % the Saratoga Asso-
citation was at track this afternoon for the first
time this week A slight illness has kept him con-
fined 20 his cottage since Saturday
The race FOR gentlemen riders which will be run
on saturday promises to be success in every way
Evans Tucker Is 20 ride Mellow Mint. Tommy
Wright viii pilot hts own horse. Rio Grande Mars
Cassidys son will ride Kilochan. Nj. Fleschman
viii be on Footpad and Harry Tucker. John Tucker.
Dion Kerr and q. ~ James Butler VIII also have
mounts.
Beginning Monday the winners Of all selling
races viii offered sae IN the paddock H place
OF In front Judges stand. has always been
the custom IN this country.
Investigation tonight shows that Mr.. Respass,
the owner 81 Louise Weles was one Of the very
few who hacked the FLY. lie not very sweet
on her chances but Just before post time he heard
that az good as 100 10 / being offered against
her This brought resolution To send in COM
mission lie placed $50 straight Al 100 10 $50 10
SHOW at Is 10 ! and like amount for the same
position at 20 &c l. This would make his winnings
t6.25O. ..-,.,..
SARATOGA SUMMARIES
FIRST RACE-serlnE; for three year-olds and upward
$500 added. SIX furlongs. start good Wen driving
Ii2A Winner. br L by Ben krushESJOu-
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