New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
HANDICAP FOR SWEEP
RECOVERS HIS SPEED.
Steeplechase Turned Into a Circus
by a Chapter of accidents.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Saratoga " y. Aug l2-Keen racing and a
perfecf summer day contributed 10 the entertain
rnent OF the biggest mdweek crowd OF the season
at the track here to-day. r. 7. Wilson jr, presi-
dent Of the Saratoga Association had the sstisfac-
fion Of seeing his consistent geldng May River
win the Seneca Stakes. the carded feature, while
James r. Keenes Sweep and John Sanford 5
Danoscara won their respective races in way
10 make the two hsndicaps the feature of the day
from a racing point Of view.
Sweep redeemed himself in part for his defeat
by waldo in the Saratoga Special last Saturday
by taking up l2o pounds in the opening handi-
cap. six furougs. and beating OF the
strongest fields OF two-year-olds which has gone
10 the post IN the present meeting. He had TO be
whipped out beat Louise s, TO which he was
conceding ten pounds. a neck. but the performance
wos good one he showed ali the qualities OF
q good horse and ran the distance I'm lls -.
John SanfOrds Herkimer made the running for
i've furongs. with Sweep in close attendance. The
former hung when straightened out for home, as
he has in all his races. and Sweep took command
at the last furlong pole. II looked for few
strides n he would away TO win easily.
but Louise 5. closed strongly forcing Butwcll 10
drew his whip in the last strides.
II for surprise that Jimmie
sRowe who trains for Mr.. Keene, should iutrust
Sveep 10 Butwen as the boy who rode the
Reene horses in the early part Of the season fell
FROM grace when he eased up Hilarious soon
On race a. Gravesend. which almost cost the
stake sobvile. who has been riding for Mr..
CoIinet SO that Rowe -fell back Butwell. In
austioe TO the boy ii may he said that he rode a
perfect race
Dsnoscars made most Of the running in the
ssndicap mile, fourth the card. End won
Sudden out by safe margin from Zienap and
Hill Top. Wintergreen. which came out Of the
West With great reputation, failed once more
90 up 20 promise while Dorante. strong
paddock tip. ran II he needed another race or
TWO 20 put him on edge. ETHEREAL and Live Wire.
both OF which much fsncied by close handi-
Wrappers had no excuse for defeat Both were IN
n good position for six furongs, but both stopped
when most required.
A schapter Of accidents maTred the steeplechase
six horses went 30 the post. but after much ground
snd lofty tumbing end hit Of comedy only two
snished Grandpa, which long ago reached years
~ discretion. and student King. Grandpa the
quoted fsvorite made practically all the running
and won his rider pleased
J. J. O'Brien's Memo the first 10 come
grief He plunged the wing ~ the second
stump and sent Dupee flying over his head. Two
Jumps later the liverpool Recruit landed on top
OF the jump and SungloN fell over him. Allen.
THE latter. picked himself up unhurt. but Kermsth
hid not fare we'll and rode Of in the ambulance.
Recruit has a special aversion the liverpool
and in spite Of much schooling invariably refuses.
ii said that his entry would he refused in the
future
Coming 10 the liverpool the second time. Creolin
decided he did not like its looks and fatty refused.
Pending sent him the Jump three times and then
saismounted, giving way to stable hand, who
Thought he might get the horse and third
money The second rider had no better success. as
Creolin Jumped the brush instead ~ over II.
giving the boy chance 10 do a circus act that
was more amusing than dignihed.
Prince Gal. the quoted fsvorite odds for
the Seneca Stakes. al six furlonEs. was of none
too well and found himself in close quarters for
half mile. He had clear sailing. however. from
the head OF the stretch. and in all probability
beaten on his merits. as May River came from far
back. after running around his field and being
tied wide both turns.
II Was g stirring drive through the last furlong.
with Personal, the early psoemaker. stopping as
usual. Prince Gal fought well, Powers doing
his best with whip and spur. but May River would
not be denied and going away by scant half
length. Taboo left the post.
Foe Levy wheeled as the barrier was released
Tor the fifth and forced Lang. on Gimp 10 pull
up that both horses left AZ the post other
wise the start good one, considering the size
of the field With Folle Levy out Of the way Os-
tend found little opposition and quickly working
his way 10 the front, gallopng from Zaca-
tecss and Loco. F. Dugan. the last named,
saved length the rail turning for
home and rode OF his strongest finishes.
Pete graduated from the maiden class in the
last At the expense Of FIVE or six other good
things
r. DUgsn suspended for two days by the
stewards for cutting across his field IN the last race
SARATOGA SUMMARIES.
FIRST RAG p Handicap: year-olds $500 ADDED
l.i2s. Winner br g. by Ben Brush-PinE Domino.
Owner J. Y keene-