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t : t i l ; | i i • THE RUNNING OF THE CESAKEWITCH. Yesterdays anniversary of the famous event did not establish a fresh record in the matter of attendance, but. taking everything into consideration, the gathering was quite satisfactory, among those present being many of the leading patrons of the turf. Several "f our wounded and convalescent soldiers were again entertained, and that they appreciated the o]i|Mirtunily of witnessing an afternoons racing, with a Cesarewitch thrown in. was obvious. Few of those at any rate would advocate the further curtailment of the sport. That, however, by the way. The great event of the day was generally regarded as of an unusually open character, although of course, one met the born optimists who vowed that their own particular fancy could not help winning, or words to that effect. Tlie field, which numbered thirty-one. was the largest since 1ST:., in which vear Lord Lonsdales King Liw won from thirty-three rivals. Yesterdays competitors included three previous winners of the race in Warlingham. Fitz Yama and Troubadour, of which only the last-named was really fancied to achieve what no animal has yet accomplished — win the race on more than one occasion. Others which had previously run with distinction in the handicap were Grave" Greek and Crecn Falcon — the respective seconds in the two preceding years — and Gravelotte. Classic form was represented by Ballaghtohiu, the Irish Derby winn-i. and Snow Marten, which had triumphed in the substitute Oaks. The last-named, as anticipated, retained her position at the lie;d of the quotations, winding up at 7 to 1. while Sir Thomas, which could lay claim ;« two consecutive victories in races over a long distance, was next in demand at a point longer odds. It was apparent that Kan Claire— which latteiiv had been frequently "whispered" as a not nnlikelv winner— was a live candidate, while there was no end of good money for Son-in-Law, which was one of the first animals supported when the books were ojiened some weeks ago. Son-in-Law had. however. l een interrupted in his work. When the horses had dulv left the starters charge. Grave Greek. Sir Thomas and Eau Claire soon showed up prominently. Subsequently the last-named took command, and kept her place until some five furlongs from home. Snow Marten and Son-in-I.aw soon afterwards began to enter seriously into the argument. An interesting bout was witnessed lietween the three last named. Son-in-Law beating Eau Claire by a half length, with Snow Marten three-parts of a length farther away. Williams Pride ran right well, finishing fourth, while next caine Gravolotte. Florist, which got hadlv away, was never in tlie race, and was tailed off. while Ltdy of Asia broke a leg before the Bushes were reached, and had to be destroyed. Son-in-Law had previously proved his ability to stay, having won the Goodwood Cup of last year froin At Last, and the Jockey Club Cup. His only outing this season prior to yesterday was in the-" June Stakes, in which he was unplaced to Black Jester. Passport and Eastington. He is a son of Dark Ronald, which six years ago won the Roval Hunt Cup and the Princess of Wales Stakes for his owner. Sir A. Bailey, who bred and owns vesterdavs winner. Eau Clair was ridden by Dick, and as "that youthful rider was on the back of Green Falcon in last seasons race, he has found one just too good for him on two successive years. —London S| orting Life of October 14.
