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DR. GARDNER LOWERS AN OAKLAND RECORD. Runs Seven Furlongs in 1:25 J Favorites Fare Badly McBride Buys His Release. San Francisco, Cal., January 4. Barney Schrei-liers three-year-old Bannockburn Uarda colt. Dr. .Gardner, was the only favorite to score a victory at Oakland today. He won the closing race and in so doing established a. new track record for seven-eighths of a mile, lie ran the distance in 1:2.1. The previous record was 1:20, held jointly by nine horses. Yellow Tall first ran it in that time in December, IN!. In January, 1000, he equalled it. In February of the same year Dr. Slieppard ran It In 1:25. Then Montalhidc tied it. in December. 1!00. In December, !01, Cmzados equalled it. Princess Titanla was the next in January, 190.1, then Fossil In December, 190:!, Arcade in January, 1004, At wood in April, 1004, and Letola in December, 1004. Long shots and outsiders monopolized the racing. Dixie Lad, the most heavily supported horse of the afternoon, was left at the post, through no fault of the starter, however. There were numerous unsavory reversals, such as Ksherin, Montana Peeress and Kliel Thatcher, the last named colts sudden improvement creating much adverse comment, which may In? the subject of an official investigation. Jockeys Waterbury and Lawrence are recent arrivals. Jockey McBride has purchased his release from M. D. Miller and will ride hereafter as a free lance. Crosswaite, rider of Montana Peeress, was fined .1 for rough riding.
