The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
Arcadia Gossip

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30.--The result of the
Burns handicap was no surprise to the Santa
Anita race goers who have seen the Hildreth
horse in action here. A description of the race
was called of in the betting ring, and when
King James was announced the winner a
shout went up that could be heard Mount
Wilson. Needless to say, Sam Hildreth was inn
mensely pleased and received the congratulations
Of his friends on his two successive victories in
the Burns in his usual modest manner. Contrary
to his usual custom, he did not wager on King
James. He had received word from Emeryyille
that the weather was showery and on that ac-
count did not send up any commissions, Jockey
j. Dugan will receive substantial present from
Hildreth upon his return here for his clever vic
tory.
Jockey Goldstein, who came here from Emery
vile today, had the mount on Roseben in the Al
hsmbra handicap His debut was rather disas-
trous, for, in addition TO the defeat Of the big
train" the boy suffered the infiction OF a fine
of S25 for allowing his mount repeatedly to
break through the barrier Al Weston, in charge
of Goldstein, was at the track today and an
nounced that the boy will ride here till the close
or the season.
Jack Akin showed again his sterling qualities
as a racer and weight packer when he shouldered
the cassiest bunch OF sprinters ever brought to-
gether here. The time made in this race II SO.
comes within fraction of a second of the record
for six furlongs.
Residents initial start here was a dlsappoint-
ment TO those who have the Johnson gelding
race at other tracks. The noted sprinter how
ever. never. had chance, and the odds IS to u
laid against him indicated quite clearly the
rings opinion OF his present form.
A new track record was made in the second
ran three and half furlongs in 40 fat The
best previous time was 40 10.
The respective owners of Orbicular Fern I.
and Miss Sain, added starters in the Alhambra
might Just as well have left their horses in
their barns. The trio never had chance after
hagfall.
Thirty four books. including three field and one
combination, went on at today's cutln. The new
corners in the big ring were Steve rHommedieu,
Charles Gardner, G. A. Oldham, G. P. Hickey,
Ike Carson. George Rose and A. r. Klein. Those
who withdrew We're Roy offntt and John Fitch
At the sale in the paddock today Dick VIII
liams bought Ethon, G.. c. Bennett's old racer.
which he paid 81, 600. oreagna went to RED
Walker for $500. while A. ID. Marley paid $72J
for Bat Masterson. The rest brought low prices
Ed Bali, Merrill and Bold. from the stable of W.
d. Willard. were withdrawn from the sale, owing
TO low bids.
Starter Dryer for dsobedience at the post in
the Aihambra handicap.
George Smith. brother of the late ePittsburg
Phil arrived today and will remain throughout
the season.
Lucky Baldwin was visitor today, the first
time IN three weeks. He occupied the Baldwin
box during the afternoon and kept busy re-
eeiving the congratulations of his numerous
friends.
Frank Weir has requested that five stalls be
reserved at Santa Anita for the remainder of his
string, which he expects to ship south In a few
days.
w. D. Willard intends selling all of his horses
in training. with the exception of Bemay, which
he Will retain as a saddle horse.
Rod Mackenzie son of the millionaire Cana
dian rairoadman of Winnipeg Man, wired
friends here today that he viii arrive Monday
for his usual winter visit. He will bring a
party of friends with him in his private
J. f. Lewis. the well known newspaper CORE
spondent who reported dead two
months ago, was a track visitor today, in re-
newed health and spirits He has been soJourn-
ing on Jack Keene's stock farm near Lexing-
ton, KY.