New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
GREENVALE In A ROMP
WINS THE RICH MATRON.
The Squire Makes Ne5C Track Rec
ord for Mile and a FurlOng.

Harry Pavne Whitney won the fIIy half Of the
rich Matron Stakes At Belmont Park yesterday witn
his HamburE-Mneoa Ally Greenvale. but missed
the satisfaction Of seeing his coors carried 10 vic
tory by failing to go TO the track Mr.. Whitney
shipped most OF his horses abroad last fall, and
this year has twenty-four races in England
He left several two-year-olds here in charge OF
Tom Welsh. most Of which have been sold but
Greenvale reserved largely because Of her
engagement in the Matron Stakes yesterday II
turned out TO be wise move, the gross value
of the prize su.46o. OF which the winner $
share. including 5000 10 the nominator of the dam
1880
Greenvae on tho rail at the post. generally
considered bad position in races down the straight
course because Of disposition TO bear out but
II made little difference in this case the Ham
burg hIly proved pounds the best OF the seven
youngsters opposed to her. She bore out 10 the
middle of the tack in the first quarter behind
Flying Footsteps, Fair Louise AMI Indian Maid,
which were forcing the pace. but once straight
ened out she raced up TO the leaders in d dozen
strides and quickly opened UP a gap Of three
lengths. 1t such a sudden and startling
that the crowd the stand could hardly believe
their eyes once in front Greenvale galloped along
10 win as she pleased while Fair Louise chased
her home, some three lengths before Indian Maid.
Greenvale had run well enough in three or four
races this year TO make her chances look req
sonably bright. but the checkers spread the news
that she had run away mile and half n her last
work. which made the handicappe~s turn their at
leHtlon 10 OdG Rose. which was much fanCIeG by
her stable connections; St.cker which Fair
race in the Futurity, and Fair Louise. Fred john
son had every confidence in Sticker. the Ysnkee
dlly ne bought from John z. Madden. and sh,a was
a slight favOrite over Fair Louise. When ftssame
10 racing however, she failed 10 run up 70 spec
tations and was never prominent.
r F. Carman was another owner VINO tas5 urht
ne had a fair chance win the rich prize with
Flyins Footsteps he did little Turning before
the race. as the illy late in reaching the pad
Hfll- .~1
and little more after the struggle as she hung
badly after showing the way TO the field stand
ana finishing fourth To all appearances the sen
Strome hlv is non-stayer. She has looks 10
recommend her and plenty Of foot but stops from
lack OF stamina or lack Of courage
The Squire established a new track record for one
mile and furIons in winning the second race. He
made all the running and Won ridden out, from Si-
Cleges in the fast time Of 81 20 The old mark
was l:5l So, made by August Belmont's Lord Of
the Vale In l9J,. Sir CIeges back his last
good race and following The pace closely. forced
+ DuSan 10 keep busy or The Squire TO the last
stride. MAY River within easy striking distance
OF the leaders Tor seven furlongs failed 10 come
in the stretch where ne usually runs his strong
est and finished q bad last He appears 10 have
trained on and is hardly the good horse he was at
Saratoga Springs Blue Book which mas not been
seen with the coiors up since June 90 ran fair
race and is likely n improve.
Smiling, VINO had Do@e little riding this year be-
cause OF some troutle over his contract with p.
L. 4honlas made ms temperance in the saddle
on Sir Ashton IN the first race, and celebrated mis-
return with a victory The colt a good looking
youngster, has been in retirement since ne beat
DondU IN California last winter. out was a not
TIP on the strength Of his WORK private and was
quoted at ODDS he won driving by a length
from Hampton Court after running straight and
true down tie outside, while hampton court after
being interfered wit. by sou lost ground nv d~er-
ing over 10 the rail- John l. Madden had every
confidence IN the ability of Hampton Court TO win
IN spite OF many disappOnJments in the past The
colts last bad race was explained by the fact that
ne oled but II was the same old story YESTERDAY
ana the huod0o thar has been pursuing the Madden
coiors was still in evidence.
The Nestchester Racing Association has extend
ed an invitation TO the officers of the visiting bat
ueshps 10 attend Belmont Park on Wednesday as
the guests of the association.
BELMONT PARK SUMMARIES
FIRST FtACI-Eo- two-ear-ods: S4UVsaddel Five and
nai fLrlulEs, good Won
lrlLlLs lae. Los a Winner . ~ .-esa---u