New-York tribune., 1909-07-31
STANLEY FAY BEATEN
MAKES Il GAME FIGHT.
Mr.. Butler SAID to Contemplate
improvements at Empire City.

In the days when the Brighton Beach track was
still devoted to horses one of the slogans OF the
racegoers that the track was swept by ocean
breezes- 1t was, and racing there In July was
something to be enjoyed so that many feared the
prospect of the shift of TO Empire City.
which fllls the gap this season. The supreme test
came yesterday, and the result was entirely salts
factory. 1t short trip to the track after
leaving the sweItering city, but the course
was reached it surprisingly comfortable
good breeze blew all afternoon and while it
not ocean ttnged it coof enough to be enjoyed.
Just before post time for the fifth heavy
shower passed over the track. For about five min
Ctes the rain fell in torrents, and the wind which
was blowing a gale. carried It well through the
stand making sheltered spots hard to find. But it
did not last long. and the only harm done to
the track. which of sloppy for the rest
OF the afternoon. The sport furnished the
poorest of the meeting. the light fields probably
being due TO the fact that most of the important
stables either I'm Saratoga their way
the Spa for the opening Monday.
The feature of the afternoon the defeat Of
Stanley Fay In the handicap. This honest of
Canopus came down from Canada with the reputa-
tion of being topnotcher. The result Of this was.
of course, due consideration from the Handicapped.
He was asked to carry l27 pounds yesterday. and
Juggler with 112 pounds and Tony BOnero with
1O2 pounds. were his opponents His hackers were
loyal however. and their hopes and dollars
his support. but he failed TO make good being last
at the finish. At one time the baCkstretch II
looked IL he would get up. for he pretty
close to the pacemaker. Tony Bonero. and
rule wins his by his gameness in the final
drive. but when called on for the final effort about
fve-sixteenths from the finish there was no re-
sponse. and Jugger. which had trailed him. passed
him and went after Tony Bonero. His effort
was game one but the leader too had a oft in
reserve and won by a comfortable margin
Chief Hayes first Of the days winners Il
his first start IN these parts in months and
during his wandering over the country his run
ming managed to bring turf exile for those that
controlled him. In Canada his entry was ordered
refused, and his trainer. w. Foreman. was
pended. The horse was then sold TO Larry Null
gan who formerly raced him. He was back in his
old colors yesterday. and the paddock whisper
that he was better than ever. He ran fully up TO
promise. for after being carried fast the first
half mile and considerably hampered on the turn
for home. he worked his way clear and won going
away He entered be sold for 81 600. and
when offered an agent Of William Walker bid him
up 10 H,710 The customary raise Of s. from his
trainer retained him.
ETHEREAL Casque and High Range all that
accepted the issue I'm the second although the
card called for field ~ twelve ETHEREAL looked
best. and those that Ia ored his chances accepted
a short price II proved liberal. however, for he
went to the front when ready and he
pleased. with Casque pretty busy to beat High
Range for the place.
Bion. the full brother to ETHEREAL won the race
for maiden two-year-ods He. too. at odds-on.
but his victory far from the easy his
followers predicted for he was hard driven 10 the
end 10 win By a neck from Cuthbert.
The hfth race run over sloppy track. Re-
spousful a decided choice. but OF his
support placed before the storm This caused
lot OF anxiety. for ne Is OF Meddler and
the sons and daughters Of this family have never
been famous mud runners. At the lifting of the
barrier he shot 10 the front with rush. but after
showing the way to the hOmeStretch ne stopped
and came To the finish last Of the four that
The winner was Madeline l.. which seems to i'm
prove with racing every day
Eight ran in the closing event, with Hans a luke
warm choice. The winner was Shapdale, which
made all the running and won ridden out.
II was said unoflciaLy that Mr.. Butler so
pleased with the meeting. which ends to-day. that
he had decided TO make number of Improvements.
most of which he hopes To have completed before
the fall meeting A new paddock, an extension 10
the grandstaRd. 4 comfortable Jockey house and
offices for the secretary are some of the changes
under discussion. Efforts are also being made TO
improve the trolley service.
EMPIRE CITY SUMMARIES.
FIRST RACE Selling. yvar-ods aud upward;
$500 added. SIX turloHgs. start sood " On easily.