Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-01-31
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N THOUSANDS of racegoers were at
tracted to Santa Anita park yes
terday afternoon by the beautiful
weather and the fact that the great
horses, Jack Atkin and Roseben, the
greatest sprinters in the world, would
meet in the Alhambra handicap at six
furlongs and over good track. The
grandstand was damned and the
grounds below were very thickly pop
ulated throughout the afternoon. 1t
was one of the largest crowds Of the
season and those who attended wit
messed the best sport of the season,
while it was not a bit of trouble to
pick half a dozen winners in the seven
races. Despite his great fame as a
sprinter RoSeben was not as we'll liked
by the talent as Jack Atkin and the
public change went in to support the
son of old Sain almost exclusively, so
his victory was decidedly popular.
Roseben was given an ovation as he
paraded past the grandstand on the
way to the post, the handclapping suf-
ficiently attesting the popularity of the
great horse, although he was not ex-
pected to beat the Santa Anita cham
pion. Jack Atkin also got his share
of applause when he galloped back to
the throne circle.
Capt. B. C. Bunbury, one of the hon
orable landmarks of the American turf
and still thoroughbred sportsman
despite his age, was about the track
yesterday, receiving congratulations at
his escape from dangerous injury a
few days ago when horse kicked him
on the right side. His right arm still
is painful memory Of the accident,
but the captain was able to tote around
his usual broad smile during the after
noon. He is popular horseman and
has made Texas famous as his home,
his long career upon the turf being I'M
marked with single blur of any kind.
Colonel Bob, the pet of yracegoers last
year, was heartily applauded when he
galloped away with the opening race
and showed that he finally had recov-
cred that great form which made him
one of the greatest sprinters of the day
when at his best last winter. Carrying
high weight and despite that he is only
| recovering from the effects of firing"
several months ago, he darted out of
the field shortly after the start and
ran away from all rivals with all his
| oldtime speed. From now on he will
be hard to beat. His victory broke the
ice for the Alvey stable, which has
been playing in hard luck all season,
by disappointing performances of the
horses the capable trainer, Grover
Baker thought should win.
Another exclusive world record was
hung up at Santa Anita yesterday
| when A. ]. Small won the juvenile race
at three and a half furlongs in forty
seconds. This reduced the former rec
ord, held by Carmissa, of 40 2-5. Phil
Nh; cir \, -
good son of Cesarion and predicted
long ago that he would trim any of
the baby racers when he got on his
stride fairly.
Thirty books cut in yesterday at the
semi-weekly draw-in. With the three
| field books and the combination affair
| this makes thirty-four books on duty
Charles Gardner of Buffalo c. A. Old
ham, G. p. Hickey, Ike Carson, George
Rose, Steve pHommedieu and All Kline
were the new faces in line, while Roy
Offutt and John Fitch drew out tenn
porarily. Sam Shaen cut in again with
his book, but placed Nose Raphael in
charge, while he handled the book for
George Rose, who is at Emeryville
! Nose Raphael was out yesterday
after being under an enforced vacation
of several days owing to an attack of
neutritis He should have remained in
bed while longer, according to his
physician, but it was such great pun
ishment that he could not obey, and
he returned to the game He will cut
in with his own book in a few days.
There was quite an enthusiastic out
burst of applause in the stand and ring
when the news was flashed over the
wires that King James had won the
Burns. King James would have been
well played only for the fact that adj
vices yesterday morning were to the
| effect that it was raining at Emery
vile and the track would be heavy.
! The Santa Anita charm worked to