New Britain herald., 1917-08-06
CREAM 0F TURF ON
 SARATOGA PROGRAM
Delaware Handicap Tomorrow Gives Promise Of Being Classic

Saratoga, N. Y., Aug. 6.-The Spas l first race week has attracted crowds ] Of sportsmen and society to the l Springs. and as practically all the 1 great thoroughbreds of the country are now quartered here the second week. of the meeting should furnish many exciting races.
 The return of Stromboli places a new Richmond in the field, and the determined manner in which he fought Capra in the Schuylerville Handicap on Friday would indicate that the gallant son of Fair Play Is still to be reckoned with in any race in which he may start. Old Rosebud, Roamer Boots and Borrow-all sea- soned veterans-will have him to beat if he stands the training necessary to keep him at the top of his form.
 The turf has never had at any time as many geldings of quality as those named above, and if MT Vosburg can bring them together in the Delaware Handicap t one mile. which will be the feature of tomorrow's card. he will earn the thanks of the public. The admirers of Old Rosebud have not ceased talking about the manner in which the racer was ridden in the Saratoga Handicap. when, instead of l being permitted to wait in front, he was pulled double for more than half the Journey. They maintain that their cham pion is at the top of the tree. Those who favor Roamer for his wear and tear qualities, as we'll as ; his speed, maintain that Rosebud never saw the time when he could give the son of Knight Errant ten l pounds and a beating.
 The followers of Roots do not re- i gard the Frontier Handicap at Wind 1 sor as 8 true test of the qualities of Rosebud and the Macomber cham : pion: they are waiting for a track to ! the liking of their favorite, when they 1 confidently expect that the tables will i be turned. In the meantime Borrow l is not friendless. The worlds record of the great son of Hamburg and For get, at one mile and a furlong. made i less than two months ago. is proof ] that he has speed of superlative quail ity, and, though he Is nine years of age, he is far from through racing. The Finn and Other Factors.
 Then there is The Finn rapidly rounding into top form to be con- sidered. as well as Capra. Old Koenig, Hank O'Day, Leochares, Hodge, Ormesdale, Chiclet and Bromo, all of which are fit as the proverbial fiddle. the last named having been recently sold to Edward Trotter for $7,500.
 The Alabama Stakes at one mile and a quarter on Wednesday will bring out the pick of the three-year- old Allies, and the fact that it has 8 guaranteed cash value of s5,000 is evidence of a desire on the part of the Saratoga management to foster, the breeding of thoroughbreds.
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 year clds will be the Albany, of a guaranteed cash value of s2.5o0, which is down for decision on Thurs day. It will give the public a chance to note how MT. vosburgh regards the youngsters of the year. Lusullite and Tracksend are among the nominations. Fridays card will be made up of over- night events. with the Mechanicville Handicap a a mile for three-year-olds and upward the feature. This race. , which will close on Wednesday, should save a liberal entry.
 i For Saturday there are three good stake features-the North American Steeplechase at about two miles, the Saratoga Special for two yearolds at six furlongs and the Champlain Han dicap at one mile and a furlong for three-year-olds and upward. The first named will have the best of the tim her topping division engaged, but the special will be the bright particular attracton as it is one Of the sporting events of the year. Owners name one or more candidates at $500 each and the Saratoga Association adds a plate
 of the value of S1,000. The Special
 has never failed to produce a good
 contest, and it has been won by such l stars as Goldsmith. Irish Lad, Sysonby, 1 Colin. Sir Martin. Novelty, Roamer, | Regret and Campfire.