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CONDENSED RECORD OF THE CENTURY STAKES. The Century Stakes is a race for stnyers and, although not of long establishment, lias been productive of some memorable contests, with many of the best horses of recent years striving for Its honors. Outside of the Annual Champion, It is the most valuable long distance race of this country for three-year-olds and over. The history of its running :ls as. follows: Year. First. Age. Jockeys: Wt. Second. Age. Wt. Third. Age. Wt. Val. Time. 1901 Water Color 3 Spencer.. 115 Rockton 4 120 Terminus 3 ..115 $ 7,750 2:32 1902 Blues 4 J. Martin.. 12G Igniter 3 115 M. Dngrfd3 115 11,700 2:331 1903 Waterboy 4 F. ONeill.. 120 The Picket 3 115 Heno 4 120 15.150 2:318 1904 Stalwart 3 Redfern. .115 Ort Wells 3 115 Shorthose 4. ..120 14,050 2:31! 1905 Sysonby 3 NIeol..ll5 Broomstick 4 120 Eug. Burch 5. 123 14,050 2:35