New-York tribune., 1909-10-08
SIR WOOSTER REPEATS
WINS LEG ON GOLD CUP.
Racquet Bid Up after Racing to
Victory at Belmont Park.

Sir Wooster followed up his victory in the Cham
mon Steeplechase on Saturday by winning a leg
on the Brook cup gold trophy valued at ESQ.
offered hv the Brook Club. Al Belmont Park. yes
terday. The Ardington geldinE jumped in faultess
fashion and might have won OF by himself Z
Davidson had not taken things mighty easily until
Fauppe drove Rampant UP dangerously close after
clearing the last hedge As IL he rather
handilv although he tired and swerved out
a the closing strides. coming perilously foul
ing The ST Gate. horse.
Deaance made Jhe Trnning FOR a mile and half
BY a wide margin. blt coming 10 the water Jump
in front of the stand the second time the four
horses were neck and NJ k. After that Sir Wooster
took command snd never headed. although
Rampant raced up him for few strides on the
laclCsiretch. 81. Nick. strongly fancied by 6. R.
Tompkins and his friends, q good race for
two miles and a half and then tailed on He
pulled W Sights lame
Rarnuart ran in The name and colors Of ". C.
Hayes In an effort win the coveted trophy for
81 sine as Grandpa had previously earned leg
On the cup for Nr Hayes. and two victories. not
necessarily IN succession are necessary for POS
session. Mr. Hayes has owned one-third interest
IN Rampant and Harry : PAGE transferred his
interest for the dav Ia order meet the cond-
lions hut the well Laid plans went Cor nothing. as
A. Henry EIigginson held the winning hand with
Sir Wooster. and the cup IS stin open 10 compe-
titioa.
Those who have won legs on the trophy are. ".
with Altar. J. E Widener with Coligny; Bartlett
AcI,ennan with Agent, and Nj Chetland. with siT
Wooster
p s P. Randolph the third and purse
of $50 with Racquet and then paid sos 10 save
his horse. following run-up OF that amount by
stranger said TO be representing Tom Shaw
Racquet was entered 20 he sold for $1,000 and Nate
Byer was forced 10 bid 1705 10 keep the three
year-old in the stable The Ransld colt made all
the running and won rather easily by TWO lengths
TulF ms
within striking distance Of the winner the head
OF the stretch. but could not improve her position
although she beat ImtaIor eight or ten lengths for
the place 81. Joseph under weak handling, par
ticulaTly in the early part Of the race. closed on
his courage and should have earned thlro
money The AIinks ran the turn for home
Kings Daughter took up IL pounds and galloped
home the easiest kind Of a winner In the handicap
Al one mile The track for the distancF was
Al her mercy il she had driven Cu1. she
timed in 81 As. which was within two-ffths Of
second OF the mark held by Kiamesha, made in 1905
with only lO4 pounds up Nimbus ran into the
place. showing disposition 10 bolt 10 the outside
rs he did in his winning race on Monday Live
Wire. hot paddock liz. was badly cut Of on the
baCsrreIch, which may have accounted IN part Tor
his disappointing
Everett long delayed good thing, was grad
uated from the maiden class IN the drst thanks
largely 10 shIling's strong finish. German Silver
the lghl 4 out with the winner through
the last sixteenth right Up the closing strides
70 be beaten only short head. John E Madden's
Hampton Court once more proved a disappointment,
and is he kind oC a horse which runs about well
enough IN either good bad company 70 get beaten
put 20 keep on encoura Elng his followers He was
a keen contender yesterday. and appeared 10 be
winning as the field raced by Ihe end of the stand.
but hung IN final drive. Jacquena. the quoted
favorite got UP time be third she is another
horse which now as the season draws 70 close is
trying 10 get Of the maiden class after being
the hope Of her stable in a number Of stakes this
vear-a hope that was justified by several excellent
races
Jack At1in enjoyed practical walkover in the
second event seven furlongs the conditions being
such that the great spriuter in under l24 pounds
sgatnst. such common horses as Bad News and San
Euine. The last named ran a wofully bad race,
although nc preferred by the paddock shars 70
beat Bad News I5e appeared 70 sulk soon as
the barrier was released, and either would not or
gould not extend himself Bad News showed fair
performance. running IN close company with JACK
A-l-in fo- six furlougs
Royal Captive, which has been showing speed for
E Dugan and stopping in number Of races this
year. ran more kindly for little Hyand and came
from behind TO win the six furlong sprint that
e70gnd up the programme. Enfield, Tom McGral ia.
OF which much was expected. and Alanarka had no
excuses as all three were Within easy striking
distance Of The pace SCI hv Bosimro when straight
ened out +oT home OF these Alanarka proved the
best and sbe chased RoyaI Captive home. Home
Run is worth remembering. the Garry Hermann
colt came from far hack 10 finish good fourth.
BELMONT PARK SUMMARIES.
FIRST RACE Fer maiden ear oldF. $500 added
aIZr. col. D