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FOUL RIDING AT SARATOGA 1 CRACK SHOOTER THE VICTIM AND SUFFERS BREAKING OF A LEG. i Jockey Glass Hold to Blamo and Suspended Mo- j quette Scores Sparkling Victory Alfred i Noble an Easy Winner. . y Saratoga, N. Y.. August IS. Alfred Noble and SIcMliiette were the conspicuous horses of class engaged In todays local racing. J. K. Gaffncys 5,000 racer scored a leisurely ami cantering victory in the ititrodiietory seven furlongs handicap at extraordinary liberal odds. The real racing honors of the afternoon fell to the Canadian campaigner. Moquette. His successful long-distance triumph, under llu pounds, over a quarottc of lightly weighted opponents, including Miss Kearney. Zipango. Pins anil Needles and Hiding Belle, was distinctly the days racing feature. Despite a tempting preliminary. IMoipiettes stock showed signs of weakness from the start, and it was1 only at post time that support worth mentioning was forthcoming. The nice was a one-sided afTair. with Mouuette first and the rest nowhere at all stages. Whatever there was of contention was for second place, and Miss Kearney prevailed over the unlucky Zipango. The latter was crowded back to last position on the far turn liy Tins and Needles, and despite an heroic attempt could never quite overhaul the Madden lil I jr. Foul riding was again a disagreeable factor. It was the probable, though by no moans certain, cause of Crack Shooters undoing in the third race. Astes good colt, a well-played favorite, was entrusted ti tlie novice, C. Miller, who contrived to get left at the post. It is alleged that lie was a victim oi the assistant starters hanglng-on tactics. In any event, he was rushed up to his horses after being released and in the mixup came to grief, breaking the right foreleg just above the ankle. He war-subsequently shot. Jockey Class was held to blame for the accident to Crack Shooter and his mount, llqlen Carroll, was disqualified for impeding Moltko. Ferono and Dominica while circling the field on tin turn. In addition to this, Blakeloys apprentice was suspended for six days by the stewards. For an off-day card, devoid of special features, the sport was of more than average interest. Only two favorites. Alfred Noble and Moquette. wcti successful, and speculation was in favor of th" layers. There was a heavy rainfall just before daylight, but those who expected a muddy track were agreeably disappointed on arrival at the course. Sunshine and constant harrowing had effected wonders with the going, wlieh was fast and safe from the start, as evidenced by the good time made ini the various races. From a spectacular view, tlie second long-distauct race at one mile and live sixteenths was superior to any that has been decided during the meeting. While Mcllowmiut dominated the running from .star: to finish, he did so by only the scantcst of margin;-and the outcome remained in doubt until the ollicial placing were announced. The proverbial blanket could have covered the first three, including Mellow mint, Quantico and Belleview. Jockey Davenport went too far in emulation of Taplins successful rliling tactics with the last-named and hut for remaining ridiculously far from the jiaee for half the journey. Belleview probably would have won. Baron Dieskau lost caste with race-goers because of Ills defeat in the last race. The Sanford colt had no mishaps. He simply was not good enough to keep pace with such moderate opponents as Herpes. Fulfill aiid Naughty Boy, all of which headed him at various stages of the running. In a slow-going, wavering finish, Daron Dieskau was jostled out of the money. Taplin, who declined to make a claim of foul, was summoned liofore the stewards. After a lengthy conference no action was taken. That the attendance is steadily increasing is Indicated by an ollicial announcement made today that Thursdays crowd exceeded that of the opening day in numbers. Jockey Gilbert announces that lie purchased his release from Harry Inna just before he left Canada and that he is now under contract to ride for F. I. Weir for the season at 00 per month retainer, with fees of 0 and 5 in additiou for losing and winning mounts. Hose Queen, which is now being trained by S. C. Hildreth. worked three-quarters between races today in company with Fitz Herbert in 1:18. Fayette followed with a mile in 1 :.". They were a splendid looking trio and their trials attracted much attention. Mrs. L. A. Livingston backed her filly. Herpes, for 00 to show in the last nice. James Dtttler. Jr.. will ride Black Hawk in the race for gentlemen riders tomorrow. This is the young mans first public appearance as a gentleman rider. Tonights indications point to clear weather and a fast truck for tomorrows racing.
