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JACK ATKIN IN GRAND FORM SCHREIBER SPRINTER RUNS SIX FURLONGS PULLED UP IN l:lli. Fleet Son of Sain Had 140 Pounds Up and Could Have Dono Much Better Arondack Runs Same Distance in 1:11;!. Now York, July 27. Barney Schreibers Jack Atkin, rated by many experts a better horse than Rosehen anil, therefore, the greatest sprinter that lias appeared on the American turf during the past decade, carried 110 lMiuuds to a cantering victory in a six-furlong handicap at Youkers today in 1:113. Wholesale scratching robbed the race of much of Its interest. The Schreiber sprinter was opposed by a trio of third raters that were unable to make him extend himself. It is generally believed that Jack Atkin could have run the six furlongs fully a secoud faster had the necessity existed today. Public disappointment was particularly keen over the withdrawal of Rose Queen, the Ueot western filly. She had been expected to furnish the contention necessary for a memorable contest. Jack Atkin is no longer nimble at the post, having developed a tendency to dwell at the start. His preliminary gallop- suggested a soreness not perceptible in his warm-up on the occasion of his preceding start. It was noticeable at Belmont Park in the spring and the inference is that the champion is no longer able to stand the strain of steady campaigning as of yore. Fast miming was the outstanding feature of todays racing. Arondack ran six furlongs in 1:11? in winning the Knickerbocker Handicap, with 107 pounds up. The Hastings filly was engaged in a true run race and profited by the fast early pace that was set. Field Mouse and Prince Gal were among the speedy sprinters that she led to the finish in the fastest race of the Yonkers meeting. Arondacks triumph iu the Knickerbocker Handicap evoked nearly as much enthusiasm as had Jack Atkins feat. For her inches Arondack is pronounced the best filly seen in many a day. August Belmonts colors were victorious in the fifth race. Dullcare defeated two opponents Shannon and. Henderson with great ease. Ural climaxed a ludicrous exhibition on Shannon by lodging a claim of foul against the winner. Fortunately for Dugan, Dullcare was never near enough to Shannon to interfere with him and the original placings were speedily confirmed. The biggt-st field of the afternoon contested the opening; dash. Black Mary was- well placed by her owner, Mrs. E. It. Bradley, who races under the non de course of Mr. Cufric. and a number of women friends. When jockey Scoville pulled up the usually well-behaved and fast-breaking filly at the start and only cantered the journey afterward there was great excitement. Starter Gassidy, Starting Judge Homer and other close observers declared that no apparent excuse existed for Seovilies self-elimjnation. Apache, William Walkers recent purchase, won the closing race, after a dazzling exhibition of early speed. C. It. Fleischmann determined to possess this good Ethelbert four-year-old and J. J. Hyland acted as his agent in boosting him. Walker retired when Hylands bid reached ,700 and Apache will run henceforth in the name and colors of his new owner. Mr. Fleischmann was congratulated on securing one of the best bargains in years. Apache was originally owned by former jockey Greenfield, who bought him as a yearling for 00. For a year or more the youngster was engaged in the prosaic occupation of drawing a milk or laundry wagon. General Manager Matt Winn of the Empire Racing Association has announced his willingness to add 00 to a special race, at six furlongs, provided The Fad, Donau, Fauntleroy and other two-year-olds of prominence will start, stake weights and the usual filly and gelding allowances to govern. The race will be carded Saturday, if at ail. That James It. Keenes great horse, Celt, has broken down at Saratoga is a disquieting report just received. Secretary Earlocker of the -Saratoga Association states that 385 race horses are at present quartered at Saratoga. Clarence II. Mackay will donate a $".000 cup to the Harbor Hill Steeplechase as usual, provided there are six or more competing horses iu as many different interests. The amount will be reduced if the big Belmont Park three-year-old steeplechase stake does not fill. The Saratoga Association has announced that no betting will be permitted in the field enclosure during the coming August meeting. As, the meeting wanes, the attendance, if anything, increases and a fine crowd was on hand today.
