New-York tribune., 1909-10-03
SIR WOOSTER In FRONT
WINS CHAMPION STEEPLE-
CHASE IN 4 ROMP.
admiral Seymour and STAFF of the
British Nary See Racing at
Belmont Park.

Admiral Sir Edward Seymour. of the British
navy, with his STAFF paid a visit 10 the Belmont
Park racetrack yesterday, after luncheon at the
Tlrf and Field club. the guests of r. A c
smith Another engagement forced them to leave
after the third run, but while they
stood about the clubhouse lawn and appeared to
enjoy the sport the band rose TO the occasion ana
played God Save the King" at which the English
officers stood attention, while James r. heene'
Andrew Miller ana other members of the Jockey
Club who were IN conversation with them re-
moved their hats as a mark OF respect TO lhe
visitors. The officers present, in addition to Ad-
miraI Seymour. Captain Torlesse OF the
hattleship InheXible Captain Boyle Of the Duke OF
EdinbUrg Commander Powlette OF the lnheNlple
and Captain Nicholson. chief OF stan.
The biggest crowd Of the meeting turned oul TO
see the Champion Steepechase and i've other races
decided. the clubhouse inclosure being the hse'@
for the hunting set, who were on hahu III i1UN
larger numbers than usual attracted, no DOUBT
by the fact that Harry 5. Page was to ride ms
own Jumper Rampant, OF which much was expected
in the big race OF the day. Those who pinned llell
faith 10 the ST. Gatien geldng' however ""
doomed TO disappointment as Mr.. Page anu iiS
mount had TO be content with second money sew
eral lengths behind Mr.. Chetlands Sir Wooster
The Champion SteepIechase. at about three ihiles ~
and half run as the fourth race hH' -
McLennan who the fixture year ago VIZ, VIZ
Agent. scratched Denier, but J. ". COZ du1et
-histledale in spite Of the that the horse hao
been beaten by CIockwoTk on Friday. 4Als - -
four starters, with Rampant quoted IaFoIl'e,
race had little TO recommend Il as speclaOe' ~
the reason that il was a procession most OF 'll'
way. Thistledale opened up big gap - IL
start and showed way for the better paI' " o1
three miles, with Sir Wooster, RainpaIt anu %
Nick following in order. The paceiA4hei -
rounding the far turn the last une anu M oi
Wooster shaking OF Rampant, when Taeeu VII VIZ"
him for a time quickly took comand ana caule
away 10 win easily Rampant followed nm g.
as Thistledale stopped almost to walk eIu -
-l,a hack
unseated Allen ,
Sir wooster is owned by A. Henry Higginsoh:
who runs his horses under The nom oe w o. CoN ~,
Mr. Chetlanc. The purse was worm So -,
winner part of it being made UP py private So
scriptions of $50 each from J. = Midenef' bai -
NscTennan A Henry Higginson and Ihoilt9 i1''0-
cock ir Allen earned the applause OF li'1 o
t,v remounting ST. Nick and finishing
Hildrtth kept Fitz Herbert in the s'aoie anu
sent Moouette out TO do battle with oiaIlDSla IA
she Nrnicipal Handicap. at one mile and three
quarters This a sad DISAPPOINTMENT - - -
crowd as another meeting between F4'% me- -
and Olam5ala al a difference Of hIteeh poullos v"
eenlv anticipated That the rank and file ot hahul
CAMPERS did n5t agree with AIr Nosourgh IN ms S
merit of the weights was indicated by the fact that
Olambala, under 1l6 pounds, was the quo'eo 80
ste Al ] 10 over NOquette under IL pouhus' IHo
running justified the short price, too as lile sun W
Ben Holladsy. after making the pace loT d Hiiie'
could not hold his position. and olanloa4a caIl7
away TO win pulled up by much as ButWeA ms
rider. pleased The Ofnus colt ran the distance III
the good time Of 2.5S SO
sandrian came TO life with rush in the first race
and not only turned the tables Radium Star has
conoueror in the Matron Stakes. but won galloplhs
bv 6Ve or six lengths. The start had something TO
DO with Radum Stars defeat, as he broke Slowly
on the outside and had lot 10 do 10 reach a con-
tending position whereas Sandrian was of in his
stride and close TO the pace set by Herpes ali the
way When the last named began TO hang at the
last furlong pole Sandrian came away 10 win as
he pleased. Radium Star hung also in the final
drive. SO that Herpes lasted long enough 10 save
the place
Radium Star beat sandrian six or eight lengths in
the Matron Stakes al even weights over q wet but
surprisingly fast track under the conditions and
with only pounds in the latter's favor yester-
day. The handicappers could hot bring them TO-
gether. The uncertainty Of racing, however, was
illustrated in marked degree.
The second race brought about the defeat Of Ben
Trovato. the horse with the exaggerated spring
halt lie the quoted faTorite at odds on. but
little Carter could hardly do him justice and Imi-
tator. well handled by Hylard took the track at
the start and was never headed. Under the condi-
tions the horses were handled by jockeys who had
never ridden more than two winners
Emperor William, the hot paddock tip for the fifth
race at the head Of the stretch when racing
along in front. and this probably cost him the
purse. Martin, DR.. Barkley, skinned the rail
and won driving by length from DR.. Hozberg. on
which Shilling ambitious the early
part OF the
Another disappointment for the paddock crowd
in the last event when Lord Baltimore.
thought TO be d good thing" failed run better
than third IHterpose Won, rIdden out, by a length
after a spirited drive with Tom Melton
through The last sixteenth
II was announced yesterday that f. j. Albright
would act as trainer for John Sanford following the
resignation Of Il Il. Hynes. Mr. Sanford has TWEEN
ty-nine yearngs and eight older horses at his farm
near Amsterdam
BELMONT PARK SUMMARIES
FIRST RAcEFor twO-y eaT-olds. 500 added Six fur
Longs main course. start Won easily Time
l;l5 Winner. ch. g. by HamDurg-sandria. owner.
Quincy Stable