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CELT BADLY BEATEN HORSE KING JAMES WINS FOR S. C. HILDRETH THE FASTEST BROOKLYN ON RECORD. Re«tigouche, His Stablemate. Finishes Close Second and Keenes Crack Is Third — Big Crowd and No Interference at Gravesend Opening. New York. June 3. — S. C. BHHVl entry. Kins James ant] Rcstigouche. finished first and second ill the Brooklyn Handicap al Gravesend today, with the renowned ell third :nul High Private. Frank Hill and Berkeley unplaced. Kfag James led his less considered Stable companion home hy n scant length after a desperately contested finish. Rostigouchcs mission in the race was to make pace for Kins James and Incidentally force it so fast that it would find a weak spot in Celt, the stables supposedly formidable adversary. Rcstigouche was expected to retire gracefully after performing the task assigned him. Instead of doing so. however, he kept on and tiuallv became a sensational factor in the struggle. The defeat of Celt, probably the greatest public Idol and one of the most pronounced favorites that has ever started in the Brooklyn Handicaps history, created a sensation. His failure was complete and decisive. At no stage of the running was lie I men. aeing or dangerous contender. From the very start the Keene crack was fully extended to hold Ills |msi-tion. On the tirst turn his jockey was inanifestlx anxious and when Riitwcll finally drew his whip, tin-crowd lost hope so far us Celt was concerned anil entered their attention on the thrilling duel between King James and Hestigouche. two horses running in the same interest. In a wav the favorites running was inexplicable. Despite the tremendously fast pace, he maintained forward pursuit for six furlongs under severe and incessant punishment. After having shot his bolt at the half, he commenced to lose ground so rapidly that on the far turn it seemed improbable that he would even show, but the big chestnut actually gained on the leaders from there on and at the finish was closer to them than at the three-furlong post. The race was run in 2:04. which is the fastest time on record for the Brooklyn. James R. Keene declared that be was much disappointed at Celts liaekv.ard running and could not ■ri II— I for his defeat except on the theory of lack of seasoning. "1 dont believe my horse ran his race today." he remarked finally. "You will see I different horse In Celt when the Suburban is run. He will l e the better then for more racing in the interim. Not but that Mr. Kowe has done him full justice under the circumstances." added Mr. Keene hastily. "A horse that has lieen on the shelf for pretty nearly a year is likely to fool any trainer." be continued. The crowd was amazed when Rutwell appeared before the stewards immediately after weighing ill. and there were cries of "What did Dugan do ;o biiii:" It seems Celts Jockey complained of rough tactics on the part of 6. Bums, who rode Rest icon cue. These consisted of carrying Celt out on the first turn and also at the far turn, particularly when he was making his last effort to get to the front. As ■was expected Butwells claim of foul was promptly disallowed. In siieaking of his victory with King James Dugan said: "All I can sav is that niv horse ran a nice race. I felt tbat I had Celt lieaten all the wav. I was sure that he could not get away from me any part of It. When it came down to a struggle between King James and Restieouche I was forced to ply the whin vigorously to beat the latter. because King James is disposed to hang when goiiu to horses. He runs freely when head and head: ill front, he wants to loaf." Gravcsends opening card was one of the best of the metroiiolitan season. In addition to the big fixture there were five other attractive races, including the Criterion Stakes, for two-year-old fillies. This was won by Woodford Clays tlceau Round On the strength of a phenomenally fast private trial, said to have been five furlongs in ." !H! seconds. Ocean Bound was backed into strong favoritism. The talded history of the Criterion Stakes sine lOOO is given below: Year. Winner. Wt. Jockey. Val. Time. l«00*Cup and Bells... 114 Spencer ... ,960 :55? 1901 Grail 114 Landry 2.750 1:01 J 1902 Mauiarl 110 Doggett ...4.280 1:0:1 U«3 Hamburg Belle.. 114 ONeill 4.040 1:00* 1004 Schulamite 114 Hildehrand. 4.410 1:031 1900 Klip Flap 114 Shaw 4.100 1 :02* 1900 Court Dress 119 Radtke ... 5.065 1:01 MOT Ladv Winifred... 114 Radtke 5.S05 1:02 1908 Field Mouse 110 R. McDanI C.375 1:001 MOO Ocean Bound ...114 Scoville ... 1.170 1:01* ♦At 4 1-2 furlongs. Glennadeane. one of the Criterion starters, ran in the name and colors of T. W. OBrien, wh.i bought her for ,000 yesterday. De Muiid again gave ■ display of a newlv acquired propensity to stav in the introductory dash when lie came on and oiitgamed King Cobalt after the latter seemingly had him beaten a furlong out. Jack Atkin showed a complete loss of form on this occasion. Inlikc Belmont Park, access to Gravesend may be had bv many routes, and not merely by a few S|»ecial trains. So. crowds came today by train, trolley, elevated and automobiles, lining the fences, scattering over the lawn and gradually filling the grandstands to the number of 1S.000. As expected, the field stand was not opened, and everyone had to pay the admission. Betting on the Brooklyn and the less important events went on under the same conditions as those which obtained at Belmont Park. Oral wagering took place freely, not without the jotting down of odds which, under the recent interpretations of the Hart Agnew law. Is not regarded as illegal. Fear was expressed in many quarters as to what stand the district attorney of Kings County would take. 1p to racing time he had given no sign, either by his presence or in any other manner, as to what course he would pursue. Willi two weeks of unmolested betting in Nassau County as a precedent and the favorable decisions of lie courts, the last of which was given ths week tie betting element felt fairly secure. President Dwver said for the Jockey Club that on their part tlie law would lie strictly enforced, but not in anv different manner from that of Belmont Park. Captain Duhain and his force of Pinkertons were on the grounds earlv. prepared to follow the Jockev Clubs instructions. The authorities wire represented by Sheriff Hobby. Borough Inspector Russell and Police Commissioner Hanson, with officers in plain clothes. The program was run off without i hitch. There were no arrests and the officials sent there said they were satisfied that the Hart Agnew law was not lieing violated. Lieutenant-Governor Horace While lias liecome a regular, for he was at the races again today. P. T. Chiuu wired Hugh Penny at Gravesend today to send jockev Reid on to Toronto without delay.
