The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-05-11

fair, 1903 was hung out. which is
fully one second faster than a similar
distance, which was covered on Satur-
day
In the record-breaking event, Seven
full ruled favorite, being backed
heavily by the followers of the Kenil'
worth Stock Farm stable. which has
been very successful since the Ogden
meeting began. Sir Barry, double
winner at the meeting. was the next
favored and received quite a strong
support His ether two victories were
such impressive ones that even with
q much improved mare like Scvenfull
pitted against him. his followers never
once dreamed that his measure would
be taken However, ii required the
smashing of i worlds record to do it.
for the gallant black son of Sir Hamp-
ton-DuBarry, giving away Jumps OF
weight, was Il strong contender for
the long end of the purse from start to
finish only Succumbing to the final
stamina of Stoyer's gallant mare. The
race was an exciting one, and the spec
tators were on the tip-toc of eXpec-
tation until the finishing line was
passed.
The lowering of the worlds record
Is something which does not occur
very often. Deck Wells, the sire OF
Wintergreen, the winner OF this years
Kentucky derby, lowered the mile
mark at Washington Park, Chicago.
five years ago, and his time looks as
If II will stand forever, Roseben's
world record for seven furlongs owe:
the straightaway at Belmont Park,
New York, Will probably stand for
ever; consequently, when new com
er In the racing world like ogden, as,
at present situated, claims world
record, after only five days racing. 1t
IS enough TO make not only the de-
votees of the game sit up and take no
tice, but should interest all of her
citizens for within "a hours after the
new record was made. the name OF
Ogden, Utah, was being spoken wher-
ever the thoroughbred has a friend.
II meant the changing of racing cal
endars everywhere; the recording In
Stud and other racing books the new
mark as well ms the name OF the mare
which set it, Not only does all this
happen in the United States and Ca
NADIA. but in all the racing centers of
England. France. Germany, Australia,
Russia and, in fact. in every civilized
community where horse racing thriVes
and where records OF all turf events
are religiously kept
Ogden could not have received a
better advertisement than il achieved
yesterday when Sevenfull set up
that mark of 54 3-5.
The attendance. considering that 1t
was Monday, kept right up TO tho
mark OF course. the grounds were
not thronged as they were on Saturday
but fully 1900 enthusiasts enjoyed a
fine afternoons sport
There was Il keen breeze in tho air
which made the outing very pleasant.
and the fact that the public was right
IN three OF the events, only added
to the enjoyment.
Eel, considered one of the best FLIES
shown In the west this season. had
very little trouble In repeating her
easy win Well played from threes
down to two, she tow-roped her
field from hagfall and had very little
trouble in stalling of the determined
rush of Sylvia Fir, heavily played
favorite.
Neglected in the betting, Airs land.
ed the second race. after leading from
finish. La Chata, which ran second to
| Glaucus, In tho latter's sensational
race of Saturday. finished in the same
match behind the winner. Work Box,
who ran In third position, received
quite a strong play. because Archibald,
instead of Beyan, had the mount,
The change Of jockeys. however. had
little or no effect, for try as he would
Archibald could never get the mare
into position which could be con
sidercd dangerous.
Cardinal Sarto annexed the long end