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GREAT DAY AT SARATOGA. GROUNDS CROWDED AND SPECTATORS ARE REGALED WITH HIGH-CLASS RACING. Omar Khayyam Carries High Weight to Victory in the Kenner Stakes Papp First in the United States Hotel Stakes. By J. L. Dempsey. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., August 4. W. Viaus Omar Khayyam, winner of this years Kentucky Derby, shouldered 131 pounds, conceded weight to the other three-year-olds that contested with him and won the Kenner Stakes in handy style, though Butwell, his rider, had to resort to rousing tactics on the colt to keep him from loafing, which he was inclined to do after wresting the lead from War Star. The finish found the pair separated by a length, with Midway following and Ticket, the only other starter, well beaten. War Star essayed the task of pacemaker and showed the way to the others until just before rounding into the stretch, where Omar Khayyam, which had been going along leisurely, moved up and quickly passed the leader. Once in the van, however, Omar Khayyam began loafing and War Star was enabled to keep well up with him. The last eighth found War Star still going fast aiid Butwell had to apply his whip on Omar Khayyam to keep him to his task. Midway, loomed up menacingly at one time, then fell back after, rounding into the stretch, but at all times held Ticket safe. The net value of the stakes was ,200. From a time standpoint, the race was not much and was considerable below the track record of 1:58 made by Sir John Johnson in 1909 and The Finn last year. Of probably more interest in a racing way was the decision of the United States Hotel Stakes, a feature which had its inception In 1880, and lias been decided over this track annually with the exception of the years 1896 and in 1911 and 1912, when racing was suspended here. Sixteen of the most highly regarded youngsters in the country accepted the issue and it furnished a sparkling victory for G. W. Lofts crack two-year-old Papp, carrying the steadying impost of 130 pounds, an equal weight assignment with W. S. Kilmers Sun Briar. The others were all. recipients of weight concessions from the pair. Papp was given an intelligent ride by L. Allen and was also lucky in getting through a narrow opening on the stretch turn, which enabled him to save much gound. In the final sprint he stood a terrific drive and was again lucky in squeezing through next to the inner rail to ultimately triumph over August Belmonts Drastic, with W. It. Coes Nutcracker pressing the pair closely after having closed an immense gap. Sun Briar, Bully Boy and Happy Go Lucky were the leading trio for the first half mile, at which point the latter pair fell back, but Sun Briar clung gamely to his task until well along in the last eighth before he relinquished command. He landed fourth at the finish. The race had a guaranteed value of 7,500, but the excess from entry and starting fees that goes to the winner, in the event of over subscription of the guarantee, enabled the winner to get ,975 for his part. After the finish, jockey Fairbrother, on Nutcracker claimed a foul aguiust Drastic because of the colt having swerved over on the Coe representative near the finish. Ideal Weather a Contributing Factor. The Saratoga Association came in for all its glory this afternoon when an immense attendance taxed the spacious plant, the club house and box contingent being especially large, ideal weather contributed extensively in aiding towards a pleasant outing and it likewise contributed towards the wholesome and enjoyable sport. Betting activities was by far in excess of any former day during this meeting and the success of many well backed ones gave the form students opportunity for considerable profit. t! if ford A. Cochrans Fairy Wand scored in a close decision from Marie Miller in the opener, getting up in the last few strides, after Marie Miller had threatened a runaway. Queen of the Water a stable companion to Fairy Wand, landed in third place. The steeplechase over the two mile course was a spectacular affair, the seven starters making the race without mishap. Bet, proved best and won after a sharp brush with Crest Hill, The Brook landing in third place. The final race in which a big band of youngsters started, was taken by E. MeBrides Paul Connelly in easy style from Golden Glow and George Washington. Among the first to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. George W. Loft on the victory of Papp in the United States Hotel Stakes was the breeder of the colt, J. O. Keene of Keeneland Stud, Kentucky. Congressman Loft gave ,700 for the son of Peter Quince as a yearling and, as he has won the Whirl, Flash and United States Hotel Stakes in a row, there is reason for his claim that he owns one of the best two-year-olds of the year. , Papp comes from a stout maternal line, his first dam being Phoebe G.. by Mazagan, while his second dam is Amy J. dam of Luke, by Bendoran, next dam Fair Recluse, by Galliard and the next dam Royal Nun, by Hermit. The victory of Omar Khayyam in the Kenner Stakes adds to the interest which is being shown in a possible meeting between this crack son of Marco and Mr. Belmonts great colt Hourless. It was the consensus of opinion in the paddock and the club house that Omar Khayyams performance stamped him a really high-class three-year-old. As Mr. Viau lias bought the brown colt Westy Hogan by Dick Finnell Carrie Jones, lie now lias a pair of high-class three-year-olds to carry his colors. It is not often that one man owns two such good colts as Liberty Loan and Westy Hogan, but this, was the lot of the Kentucky blacksmith John Whitlow, who was only induced to part with the latter after the strongest persuasion on the part of Messrs. Viau and Carman, who spent two hours at his stable on Friday evening before the sale was concluded. James W. McClelland was in high fettle over having secured the Vulcain Rose Tree II. colt. "I went all the way to Nashville to look the colt over and was determined to get him if it were possible within my means. That I made no blunder is amply shown by the fact that an offer of 53,000 profit has already been made to me for his . transfer, but he is not for sale." Deal for Westy Hogan Concluded. The deal for Westy Hogan was concluded today and the horse formally transferred to R. F. Carman, who was acting for Wilfred Viau, owner of Omar Khayyam and other noted racers. The price, while not disclosed, is said to be in excess of i-0,000, as the latter figure had previously been refused for the colt by John O. Whitlow. E. B. McLean was also eager to secure him. but Mr. Carman closed the deal lefore Mr. McLeans ugents could toncludo negotiations. Henry S. Coppln, who Is financing Joseph A. Murphy In his venture to restore racing In Missouri, was an arrival and will remain here until about s .Continued on becoud page. GREAT DAY AT SARATOGA. Continued from first page. August 23, when he will go to St. Louis, to. be on hand for the racing there. He spoke glowingly of the prospects for a successful meeting and expressed the. opinion that there would be no scarcity of racing material at the track, to make the venture successful from n racing standpoint. Todays- visitors included many prominent state legislators, who came over to enjoy the racing. J. JL Murphy, prominent breeder and owner of the Waldeck Farm, was an arrival. He still shows traces of his recent injuries and is particularly troubled with a hip ailment, for which lie will seek relief at the John Hopkins University. Jockey W. Allens most serious injury, as a result of his fall yesterday, was. a fractured jaw. Square Dealer, which Mrs. Whitney recently ac-. quired, will be put to fencing goon, with a view to making a steeplechaser of him. W. S. Kilmer has bought at -private terms the highly regarded colt by Hession Bassetting dam of: Waterblossom from John E. Madden at private terms. Sig Levy, one of the prominent layers during the flourishing Chicago rachnj days, was among the visitors this afternoon. Cleek, winner of the fifth race, was claimed after his victory by W. H. Baker for ,750. J. M. Henry claimed Paul Connelly, winner of the closing race, for ,450. E. Trotter purchased Bromo at private terms from L. S. Thompson this morning.
