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HEAVlt RAIN AT SARATOGA j FIRST DOWNFALL OF THE MEETING FALLS AFTER THE THIRD RACE. Ultimatum an Easy First in the Adirondack Han- 1 dicap Jefferson Livingston and George J. Long Win Their First Races of the Meeting. ! By J. L. Dempscy. .Saratoga Springs, X. Y., August 23. A terrific ! downpour just after Hit- third raw;, scut the lawn operators scurrying for shelter, converted the traek into a sloppy condition and riddled the latter part of the card through withdrawals. The Adirondack Handicap, at three-quarters was the outstanding ; feature and only five two-year-olds after, George J. Long had added Hemlock, contested for ,075 that went to the winner. The race was run in a downpour so heavy that it obscured the running until the horses were well into the homestretch. Ultimatum, which appeared to have gotten away with an advantage at the start, raced well in the muddy- going and won hard held, by as much as his rider pleased, from Wood trap, which had been the runner-up all the -way. Tragedy came fast near the end and took third money. Todays was the fourteenth running of the Adirondack, the condensed history of which is given below: Year. Winner. Wt. Jockey. Val. Time. 1901 Smart Set 114 OConnor .. .,325 1:10 1901! Molly Brant 109 Odom 0.375 1:13 1903 Sweet Gretchen. .102 Fuller 3,025 I:l5i 1904 Broadcloth 113 T. Hums .. 3.850 1;15 1905 Tangle 110 ONeill 3.S50 1:13 190CSalvidere 12S Sewell 3,S5l 1:14 1907 Beaucoup 110 K. Dugan .. .J,85 1:14 1903 Sea CliiT 114 Notter r.r, 1:15 1909 Scarpia 102 C. Grand .. 1,925 1:13 1910 Zeus 110 KutwoII ...1,500 1:11 1913 Little Nephew ..125 Killingswtli 1,925 1:15 1914 Lady Bnrbary ...114 II. .Sumter. 2.175 1:14 1915 Friar Hock lli E. Dugan .. 1,925 1:17 101G Ultimatum 110 11. Troxler.. 2,075 1:14 No racing in 1911 and 1912. In" the mile handicap Jefferson Livingstons colors were seen in front for the first time during the meeting when Julia L. just lasted long enough to beat Bnyberry Candle after having led the entire race. The steeplechase, which had only three starters, went to Hill Dudley, which was the only one to escape mishap during the race. The incidents of the race began when Raccoon, while on his way to the post, unseated his rider and circled the field several times, finally hurdling the fence an running around the stable yards. lie was brought back to the starting point and raced wonderfully well until he fell exhausted over the thirteenth hedge. Early Light had gone down earlier and Kill Dudley only had to canter over the last two Jumps. Raccoon, after lying for a considerable time where he fell, was remounted and finished second. George J. Iong won his first purse of the meeting, when Kathleen accounted for the opening dash after a hard drive to dispose of Lorac in the early running and Ima Frank at the end. That J. 8. Ward missed selling Dodge last Sunday to A. K. Maeonibor for 5,000 came to light this morning. The horse had passed the examination of veterinarian McCully, and trainer Jennings had sent word to 31 r. Ward to call at tire hotel at :i certain time Sunday night to receive a check for the horse, but the word did not reach Mr. Ward until his return from a motor trip with his family sind on the following morning nothing further was said about the transfer. Mr. Ward said this morning that he had two other offers of 0,000 for the horse, but is satisfied he will bring more at the sale next Saturday. Kerlin and Sedan, which are owned exclusively by Mr. Ward, will be shipped back to Kentucky, in addition to any other horse that Mr. Ward may buy back. Silicia, which was claimed for Mrs. J. Shilling out of the opening race yesterday, was bought back by " Mr. Sanford at an advance. A. G. Weston will ship the seven racers under his care to Pimlico at the close of this meeting and later on race them at Havre de Grace. John E. Maddens band of twenty-five racers will be shipped next Saturday to Kelmont Park. Two carloads of racers will bo sent from here next Wednesday to Timonium Park, where racing will be held from September 5 to 9, inclusive. James Kutlers extensive string will be shipped from here to Kelmont Iark next Saturday. There is a shortage of cars and this may keep many of the owners here for some time. Harry F. Kreivogel left tonight for New York, where he will meet Matt J. Winn, and they will go on to Laurel to note the progress of improvements made at the course. Two carloads of racers that T. C. McDowell will ship to Lexington, will leave here next Sunday if the cars can be had. Raccoon came out of the steeplechase badly scarred and bruised. His rider escaped injury and was given a big ovation after weighing in. Trainer James Rowe was not satisfied with the showing of Vivid in his race of yesterday and is said to have worked him three-quarters today in Work-outs this morning, with the track fast, were: Air Man Seven-eighths in 1:29. Acabador Three-quarters in 1:10. Achilles Half mile in 49. Ambrose Half mile in 57. Affectiou-j-Five-eighths in 1:03. Klue Thistle Three-quarters in 1:17. Benjamin Three-quarters in 1:18. Beaverskill Half mile in 50. Bobby Koyer Mile in 1:47. Brizz Mile in 1:44. Bigtodo Mile in 1:47. Battle Five-eighths in 1:11. Chelsea Half mile in 57. Counsel Half mile in 19. Cash on Delivery Five-eighths in 1:02. "Defense; Three-eighths in 37. Dodge Half mile in 5S. Estimable Three-quarters in 1:25. JEft Weiss Half mile in 50. Farawav Three-quarters in 1:18. Flash of Steel Three-eighths in 38. Fencer Three-eighths in 37. Firing Line Three-eighths in 3S. Fair Weather Three-quarters in 1:18. Gallop Three-eighths in 42. Glanaginty Five-eighths in 1:06. Hauberk Half mile in 49. .High Noon Half mile in 51. Hickory Nut Half mile in 50. Hesse naif mile in 50t. He Will Half mile in 54. J. J. Lillis Half mile in 57. John W. Klein Three-eighths in 3S. Jacoba Half mile in 49. JTullaleon Five-eighths in 1:04. Kin? Baggot Three-quarters in 1:17. Killdee Three-quarters in 1:24. Lady Clinton Five-eighths in 1:04. Lobelia Half mile in 57. lottery Five-eighths in 1:05. 7Ctinda Payne Three-quarters in 1:20. - Continued on second page. HEAVY RAIN AT SARATOGA. I Continued from first page. Manager AVaite Three-quarters in 1:20. Madame Currio Five-eighths in 1:02. Nigel Seven-eighths in 1:31. Ojala Half mile in 50. Onwa Three-quarters in 1:20. Old Broom Mile in 1:43. Polonium Three-quarters in 1:21. Passing Fancy Five-eighths in 1:02. Farce Five-eighths in 1:05. Ponied Three-eighths in 38. Pandean Half mile in 51. Queen Errant Three-quarters in 1:10. Royal Meteor -Mile in 1:51. Rochester Three-quarters in 1:17. Solar Star Three-quarters in 1:20. Striker Mile in 3:48. Star JasiuiiR Three-quarters in 1:21. Sortie- Five-eighths in 1:03. St. Glory Half mile in 50. Sea AVave Five-eighths in 1:01. Stalwart Helen Half mile in 51. Starlike Five-eighths in 1:05. Sunflash Three-eighths in 3S. Sandman II. Half mile in 51. Storm Xymph Five-eighths in 1:03. The Finn Mile in 1:40; mill? and an eighth in 1:53; mile and a quarter in 2:07. Top o tlie Wave Half mile in 53. Task Mile and an eighth in 1:59. Tinkle Bell Three-quarters in 1:17. Airginia AV. Seven-eighths in 1:31. AVoodstone Five-eighths in 1:01. AVhimsy Three-quarters in 1:20.
