New-York tribune., 1918-08-24

fellow, evidently ratified, proved un-
eQua! to ar ordinary hand ride that
would have won the day. His mount
had stopped almost to walk in the
last hfty yards aid Sunny Slope raced
over him like q whirlwind Lotus came
SO fast with Naturalist that he lost the
place by scant neck only He would
have won IN fifty yards more.
Reestablishes Reputation
With Little Nearer in the mile and
five e-sixteenths fifth, Johnny Lotus re-
established his fair reputation beyond
peradventure. 1t was ride that viii
long live in the Saratoga OF the Ameri-
can turf, for it shattered a record by
three and two-hfths seconds. which is
going some for any community.
This ride was all the more spectac-
ular because of the fact that Johnny
had to seek medical aid following the
accident to Naturalist in the stake
race. He made Little Nearer run as
the aged gelding seldom had run
before. He was right up with the pro
cession all of the way. 70 win like a
game horse. Johnny had to employ
every art and vile of his long ex-
perience to save the day from Con-
duit's game finish after the latter had
raced Dan and Tokay into submission
which horsomanship brains offstood
the thoroughbred Drawn and sinew.
While the exhibition vindicated the
ability of LOTUS, who staggered ss he
went to weigh in and whose face was
distorted in pain from his earlier ac-
c,dent, the fact remains that Little
Nearer's astonishing reversal of form.
even granting the aid of Loftus's well
!. known skill. was open to suspicion.
Last Tuesday Little Nearer in mile
and q quarter race finished fourth and
duit, which he beat length to-day.
With Bell in the saddle, Little Nearer
at the end of half mile was forty or
| fifty lengths out of it. Lotus to- dav
Kept the gelding in prominent posi-
ton. within striking distance. all the
way.
Mere Matter of Formality
The record performance of Pigeon
Wing was a mere matter of formality.
Robinson, on the rail, got this quick
breaker away winging and was never
headed. He had to hustle all the way
through the stretch, for Opheia ran a
bang up race ard hung on gamely to
the very end under the masterful ride
of little George Walls.
Polymeian's tieing of the six furlong
record was most creditable perform
ance, not 80 much because he carried
the heavy impost of $40 pounds as to
the fact that he was away very badly.
had to pick his way through and come
from away back in the stretch. Nc
4sses- ssdisp splayed rare juhstTnt IN d
| h'ofsemanship on this occasion, q strik-
ing contrast to his ride Of the odds on
favor;te, Bolster, in the third race. at
mile. He never did make a move
with Bolster, which appeared pounds
the best horse.
Harry Payne Whitney's vindex was
pounds the best Of the closing race at
six furlongs and from an outside posi-
tion won the dash about as he pleased.
Different Eyes. Cherubino and Della
ware trailed in the order named all the
way.
One of the finest racing programmes
Of the season viii be presented to-
morrow. The Grand Union Hotel
Stakes, at siy furlonrs, has attracted a
dozen OF the most formidable two-year-
olds Unfortunately the recognized
champion. Billy Kelly, issnot eligible.
chants and Citizens al 3 miles, which
will bring together Cudgel. Eyelid,
Midway. Hollister and Bondage. Bet,
The Brook, Weldship and st. Chsrlcose
four of the very best timber toppers
IN training. will contest the Beverwyck
Steeplechase Handicap
Willis Sharpe Kilmer IS authority
for the statement that Sun Briar viii
start in the Saratoga Cup, the last day
Of the meeting, against Roamer.
Cudgel and Johren.
Jockey E. Sande was set down fog
four days for rough riding in .he fifth
race. Q. Preece, who rode N K Beal.
lodged complaint against Sande.
whoae mount. Tokay. knocked Beal out
OF. his stride shortly after tie start.
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