New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-29
TWO RECORDS IN A DAY
Rocky 0'Brien Sets New Mark
and Mailman Breaks II.
FAST TRACK AT AQUEDUCT
Guy Fisher Wins Stake, but II
Proves Costly Victory
for His Owner.

Rocky o'Brien. the son Of Meddler-
suisun which heat Sweep the FNIturity
winner in the rich Hopeful Stakes AZ
Saratoga last wear. made HIS first appear
ance as three-veer-old AZ Aqueduct YES
terday and won the second race In a WAY TO
stamp him high class colt. He not only
defeated the speedy Rose Queen. which
was ready 10 the minute. hut he established
, nep track record for six furlongs, run
ming the distance I'm the fast time OF II 90
The performance was the more c.editaole
as the colt was slow 20 settle IN his STRIDE,
and was outrun four or FIVE lengths IN the
FIRST quarter. Under she circumstances his
courage. as well as his speed, was put to
the test and he did not fail 20 establish
both in a most impressive manner. He
gave the impression. also. that he will so
route. which means that his usefulness
win he enhanced.
James MacMa1us. the one-time streetcar
conductor in san Francisco who ran
shoestring into racing stable a few years
ego. was on hand 20 see his colt win. and
naturally was highly eiated. T-ocky O'Brien
has allied out over winter into a fine look
ing three year-old Of the blocky. sturdy
f,-re and closely resembles HIS sire. the
great Neddler Kimbau Patterson had him
ready. and he took much pride in the VIC
tory Rose Queen. on the strength OF
some fest work. was quoted at the almost
,,rohibitive price OF % :. but she did not
prove 30 he the -'golA thing" so conf
GENTLY expected
Rocky O'Brien Gid not hold his track
record more than one race, as II. 9. Bed
wells Madman. a CASTOR from the Bel
mont stable. set the mark at ll2 2-5 in the
third event. The son OF Hastings took up
iI5 pounds and. forcing the pace. won in
o gallop Those in the stand could hardly
believe their eyes when the time was hung
ou, II was almost too fast TO be true.
n G. Bedweu took such a liking 10 Guy
Fisher which won the Flushing Stakes.
under selling conditions that he bid him
un 1920 over his entered price OF the same
amount Ed Hefner decided TO keep his
horse however, and protected him at s., 400.
A. the stake was worth only 500 10 the
winner il cost Mr.. Heffner S505 TO see his
colors carried 10 victory. r. F. CRrman,
whose Question Mark ran second, proited
By one-haIf the run-up money. or $500.
Which was quite as good winning.
Mr.. Carman lost Campeon, which ran in
ms name in the third race, as 5. c Hill
sreth claimed the horse for $3.50.
r. T. Wilson. jr.'s. Plaudit gelding
Ouager keeps right on winning. weak
ankles or no weak ankles. II win be in
teresting 10 see what he does later in the
season after such a strenuous early cam
usign. Five races o. twelve days for a
a-oung uumatured vear-od if almost
cure 20 demand a penalty. OnaEer appears
o. be- rough and ready little fellow, which
s. getting more than his fair share Of
work
James MacNanus won his second race Of
-he dav when Golden Agnes defeated
7sas.gti and five others On the fifth race.
Ghp aas a strong paddock tin, hut was
lrcky 20 win. as Bashti. a royalty bred
rliv ny Adam-DisadVantaEe, suffered from
rou~h interference.
.'cSn A. brakes colors were seen for
tie first time since 1907 in this race. Hattie
* auy hy ort Wells his favorite horse.
bore them. hat not with much distinction.
Metaphor III. the ful brother 10 Mas
kettle. which won the Futurlty I'm raaS and
was the champion three vear-old flly last
season. failed once more 10 get out Of the
maiden class In tho last event. being prac-
ficalLs leff IT tho post. Metaphor III raced
iu England last year.
charlie Quinn has sold his hreadwinner.
hrssee. 10 Jack GoIdsborough az private
ferfns n IS not p had time 10 soil as the
son Of Blues raced most ~ the winter on
she Coast. and IS likely 70 need q long rest
before the season here is far advanced.
Roval ONYX vas claimed out If = selling
rare on "Wednesday by J. R. Marquette,
5r for 81 0sN
The dates originally allotted - tho queens
County Jockey club came TO an end yester-
da- but tho meeting win he continued 20
Ma - by taking over the stakes and
spring dates of the Metropolitan Jockey
c1ub IN rhe far the conditions Win he
reversed under an arrangement bv which
the Interest," ~ -Four associations were
pooled
Tho Excelsior Handicap. 81 one mile and
siTreerth. w3ll be run 30 morrow This
figtuue has always been the feature ~ the
opening dav ~ Jamaica. Among the horses
hkelv 90 20 20 the post are Fayette
Prince Ahmed. Magazine Arasee. Far
West. BerkeleH Mari Davis. Guv Fisher
end Duke ~ prmonde. There is = hare
chance that Jack Akin may no shipped
hack from pirlcn 70 start