The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-01
Eternal Takes Hopeful;
JOhren OlgtrunS ROan1e1
McClelland's Colt Shows Way
in $4,000 Stake for Ju-
\ veniles at Saratoga.
Special Despatch TO TIE Soy.

SARATOGA, N. r, Aug. 3l.-Eternai, a
handsome brown colt owned by James
w. McClelland Of Kentucky. won the
rich Hopeful Stakes and Harry Payne
W-hitneys renowned three -year colt
Johren ran OF with the historic Sara
toga Cup here this afternoon.
At the end Of the six furlong Journey
Eternal was three lengths ahead Of
George W. Lofts Daydue. which nm
ished eight lengths in front Of A. X.
Macomber's War Marvel.
Johren's only opponent was Andrew
Miller's champion Roamer. The old
gelding was not at his best in the
heavy going in the long one mile and
three-quarters journey and was never a
serious contender. When the finish line
was reached Johren was eased up, five
lengths ahead of the king Of the turf.
Because of the heavy condition OF the
track horsemen refused to take the title
from Mr.. Miller's gelding.
Johren pulled up very lame after the
race and probably will be thrown out
OF training.
Although the Saratoga Cup has been
one of Americas famous classics, the
Hopeful was the feature of the pro-
gramme. 1t is the most valuable event
Of the year, and in quest OF the $30,150
which was hung up for the winner a
score of the best Juveniles in training
went forth to do battle over the six
furlong course.
More than $4,000 persons were pres
ent and many of them came thousands
OF miles especially for the event. All
sections OF the country were represented.
Officers OF the Saratoga Racing Asso-
citation declared that IL it were not for
the stormy weather a record breaking
crowd would have been on hand.
Lunsford Claims Foul.
Eternal was the best OF his Geld and
deserved the victory. but during the
race Andy Schuttinger. who rod him,
had hold of Daydue's bride. A host
of horsemen saw this move by Schut-
finger but a majority were Of the opin-
ion that 1t was accidental and that in
using his whip Schuttingers arm be-
came entangled in Daydue's reins.
Jockey Lunsford. who had the mount on
Daydue, declared the act was inten-
tional and that in order to free his
charge he was compelled to use his whip
freely on Eternars rider.
but no action was taken. 1t was not
the first time that n jockey had been
accused OF fouling another horse by this
means this year, and after the contest
thousands OF racegoers vehemently de-
nounced such tactics.
Eternal was the favorite, but be-
cause OF the big field the good odds OF
to l was obtainable against him. This
price was taken by thousands, and when
he romped past the Judges he received
a royal ovation.
Eternal Is one of the fastest horses |
yet seen on the American turf, but he |
Is not sound horse. He suffers from
a soreness similar to that which affects |
W. r. Goes Polymelian. A fortni,ht |
ago before race he was so sore that |!
he could hardly walk and his owner |
permission to withdraw him,
When this request was refused Eternal |
went to the post and as soon as the |
barrier was released shook off his all |
nent and beat his field In track record |
time. For more than a week after that |
contest he was confined to his barn. |
He was scarcely able to walk When |
The stiffness disappeared, Kimball Pat !
terson. his trainer, sent him out for !
hard work. He made phenomenal time |
IN his trials. but after each workout the |
colt suffered severely from the mys-
ferrous soreness.
Fit for n Battle.
Yesterday morning while out for a
breeze he could hardly toddle around,
Ind even this morning he looked to be |
far away from a race. But dligent I
work by the trainer brought him around |
by post time and he warmed up with
better freedom OF action than he had |
shown this season. A majority OF the
crowd saw him gallop down.
On the lawn where the men who Law
he odds gather 1t seemed as II Eternal |
we're the only horse In the race. AL
most every one seemed eager to wager |
On him. AS result all OF the other con- |
!estants went to the starter practically
inbacked
As a yearling Eternal cost only $4,000,
He is BY Sweep and Hazel Burke. He |