The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
WHITNEY UNCOVERS
A SPEEDY JUVENILE
Upset, Half-Brother to Flags,
Runs q Game Race and
Beats Big Field.
COLUMBINE A VICTOR
Wins Bayside Handicap in
Stirring Finish-Old Rose
y, bud First in Sprint.
ny HENRY ". KING.

Harry Payne Whitney uncovered a ju-
venile in the last race at Belmont Park
yesterday afternoon which probably will
turn out to be n champion. He Is Upset,
strapping big chestnut. half brother
to the speedy Flags. He IL by whisk-
broom III. and Parashurst.
Upset went to the races heralded as
a veritable speed marvel, and in the con-
test he showed more than speed. He
displayed a gaIneness rarely seen in a
two-year-old and defeated a big field of
high class. high priced and highly touted
youngsters in sensational style.
From beginning to end he had an ex-
ceedingly rough passage. but his speed
and courage overcame all obstacles, and
in a driving finish he landed the major
portion of the purse by half a length
from w. r. Goes Service Star. A
length and a half further back Kings
Champion, carrying the colors Of A. K.
Macomber, finished third.
Before leaving his homo track at
Brookdale, N. j.. Upset turned some half
miles in time that was said TO be un-
precedented and earned the reputation
Of being the fastest Juvenile in James
Rowe's string. Time and again he
stepped a half mile in less than forty
seven seconds without taking a long
breath.
He arrived at Belmont Park on Mon
day morning looking fine and At. and
his trainer was confident he would win
the first time he went to the starter.
But when he sent him out for a gallop
down the chute at Belmont Park the
youngster refused to do what he was
asked to do. He was unfamiliar with
the course and was badly frightened.
After a lot OF urging he began to gallop.
but after going a quarter OF a mile he
stopped and refused to bulge, and was
taken back to his stable.
Refused to Work at Belmont.
But even this stubbornness did not
change the opinion Of his great trainer
anc while attending to his grooming IN
the paddock yesterday he was sure he
would win.
The reports OF Cpset's fast trials
had been spread broadcast. Almost
every racegoer present had a tip on him
ard when his name was posted with
Willie Knapp as his rider there was a
Wild rush to wager on him. AS a result
he was backed down from to / to o
70 8.
At the barrier Upset acted exceed
insly green and during the running of
the race he was worse. He pranced
and danced around before the starter
and when the webbing went up he didn't
know what to do. His veteran Jockey
proved equal to the task. however. and
got him into his stride quickly enough
to get away a few Jumps behind the
leaders During the run down the chute
no displayed a world Of speed but he
swerved all over the track and at the
elbow was caught in a Jam" behind a
bunch Of horses. There he tried to run
over them and 1t was with difficulty that
Knapp kept him In check.
At the final eighth pole Knapp found
q small opening and through 1t he
rushed his charge. But again Upset
swerved and lost much ground A six
teenth of a mile from home II seemed
rs IL he were beaten. Service Star was
a length in front and running strong.
But Knapp kept on the job and so did
the colt and under a sterling ride Upset
wore down Service Star and beat him
10 the judges.