New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08
GOLD CUP FOR WALDO
PL4NUDES COLT SHOWS
HIS CLASS.
S1ccp and HerKrimer Badln Beaten
or an Saratoga Specidl-Great
CrOscd out for Race.
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TBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.l
Sa,stcra. \. Y. Aug. waldo. son Of Planudes,
established his claim to being the best two-year-
cid in training by defeating James r. Keenes
Sweep and John Sanfords Herdmer in most de-
cisive fashion the Saratoga Special the sporting
fixture or the season. at the track here to-day.
He ran the distance over dead track in ll5 AS
for tire six furlonFs hut the slow time had
bearing. his manner Of winning was impressive.
As in most Of is races ne followed the pace set
by Herkimer foI 1--WE furlongs, and then after
short but decisive .r-uCgle came away TO win as
Nicoi pleased 10y 'hr,c lengths.
Sweep did not have fair chance l. show his true
form. He was fat footed At the start, and of two
lengths behind the others Following this. scoville
ran him up the heels Of Waldo In the first quar-
and was forced 10 take up sharply and ii to
the outside Aft.r that the sen OF Ben Brusi did
not appear to settle in his stride until stragh med
out for home. when he closed gsmely under the
whip and beat Horlximer a head for the place.
Waldo won easily, but with better luck and better
handling Sweep. which was TIE quoted favorite,
would have given him battle royal, according 10
many good judges.
G. c. /. Harrison came up from New York TO
see his good colt race TO victory. and he did not
hide his delight when Waldo justified his implicit
confidence that the gold cup. valued at $500 would
come TO him as a trophy. In addition TO the cup
tie stake was worth $3.50 which brought Waldos
winnings FOR the the East up TO $1,000 in
round figures. James r. keene was detained IN
New York by the ACTIVE market, and consequently
escaped the disappointment OF seeing Sweep beaten
Waldo has six straight races since the
season opened at Belmont Park, and there is no
telling Just how good colt he is He began by
winning the Juvenile Stakes. and followed up that
victory by taking the Laureate, the Manhanset the
fremont the Flash and to-day the Saratoga Spe-
cisl.
Before the race big crowd went out TO the
paddock 70 see the horses sadded and Sweep was
the centre Of interest and greatly admired. Waldo
and Herkimer came in for a full share of atten-
ton however. The latter. by the way, ran In
hlinkers and not only showed world OF speed, but
Failed bolt ana run out as in his previous races.
Ro hung the end i he needed another race
OF two
After the unfrienGly vsga.ss OF the weather
cold rain on Thursday and sU!uy heat yesterday
the clear, bright sunshine and keen. Lraclns noun
tain this morning were distinctly welcome 10
the small army OF visitors WHO took this attractive
little village by indulge their fondness for
the thoroughbred and the sport Of racing. Later
the combination Of light showers. cool breezes and
burning heat by turns did not surprise dampen
the enthusiasm Of those IN Attendance. The crowd
tlut has been here since the meeting opened
Monday reinforced by those who came up from
New York 10 Sweep and Waldo In the
Saratoga Special and by the holiday seekers from
The surrounding towns, cities and villages, who
nocked here by rail, by trolley and by automobile
for days outing. Glens Falls. Albany. Troy
Amsterdam ana Cohoes sent their quota so that
she grandstaHd. lawn aud clubhouse Enclosure were
croWed a point that made on recall old times
when Saratoga springs Was favored over almost all
watering places. Every IL the big Erandstand
was occupied and hundreds sought points OF van
taEe the lawn.
The track dried out slowly from the drenching
Of Thursday and Was still dead and slow but the
footing was gooc. even though record time was
out OF the question. r T. Wilson, Jr, president
OF the Saratoga association, and the other officials
expressed satisfaction at the size and quality Of
the crowd. Mr.. Wilson saying 1t was almost 100
per cent bigger than on any Saturday year ago
The scene gay and picturesque one and
made the yeriest pesslmst forget himself and re-
9cice for the moment
H. o. Bedwen, Nho bought Belwether during
the Nonkers meeting, got a quick return on his
investment when the four year-0ld son Of Woods
thorpe furnished stunning surprise Iy galloping
hone an easy winner before Of the best
sprinters M training IN the opening handicap
Bosom had all his speed, and showed the way 10
the last sixteenth pole, where Belwether which
had been 1T has heels, breezed TO the front. De
Mund and King Cobalt tired chasing the pace anu
stopped badly.
BallacaIla proved himself even better jumper
than his nrst race Indicated by beating Waterway
The Canadian star, in The Saratoga Steeplechase
lie fenced iu bold, Gasning WAY. and gong TO
1it rom iu lte second mile, opened up gap
which Waterway could NOT overcome The latter
met VILE some IEtcIlc euye and closing resOIuJey
IAN tAuIoughly good Face. Reginald, after show
-'e lt4!!'rI ana h'lAs leit ~ The post Went ou
alter his Ield only lo come cropper on the back
"a
e. .'','-f l"at il Was necessary 10 take him
hospital ir ambulance.
August Bclmuuts Fled Mouse won The Dals
Watc ilsEdra4. al nlte. after a spirited dri,s
WIZ i..' Ealst and consistent Aroudscn Kings
ll"''S go made ul- rum ng for five fUII,nus Uut
alorprl BADLY rounding t., turn aud rn shed FAR
9.-h- 51"ic Mouse carried AruuJack wide AZ lie
i-ni" i~i'. 10 1His bad bearing. on the res lr
>" ltr AS could Ice judged, although some wee
disposed 20 shout Four"
l.iN. King made runaway race of the nth
event nat n cost the chelsea Stable s. i05 no Keen
ht4, cas- Jack Ac'iIHuIS hid him up that much
when l.r Kingston gsld.nr was offered al auction
az q selling iIlr' ~ $50 billiard Ban came from
Ear back ln This race and beat crack shooter for
the place. |
SARATOGA SUMMARIES
FlitsI RACE Hen5igaY Tor dli ages $500 added SIX
iuiI.lES Sl.--t guoG. Won Time M, Nm
hri, 90. g.. l5 Wocsth7rle- Favor Bells owner II
Closing