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WILL NOT RETURN TO FRANCE Fred Burlcw Decides to Remain in this Country and Open Public Training: Stable. By Ed Cole. Saratoga., N. Y., Augnst 11. Fred Burlew, who lias been looking after Clarence Mac-kays horses in France, has decided that he will not return to France, but remain here and either buy some horses, open a public training stable, or accept a position as trainer for one of the larger owners. "Racing seems to have come back here," said Mr. Burlew. "and this is a pretty good country, good enough for anybody to. live in so I have decided to settle down and finish my career on this side of the Atlantic." As usual, there was a strong delegation from Philadelphia at the Springs today, including A. Boyd, A. Strauss and brother, George Merritt and several prominent politicians. The New York delegation was big. Headed by August Sliz, who came on with a goodly number of invited guests. Congressman Sullivan took a day off from Washington to see the contest for the Saratoga Special. "I hav seen it every year it has been run," said the Congressman, "and I expect to see it as long as I can get to the scene and have the price of transportation." Charles F. Grainger was complimented on his healthy appearance today. "Why not healthy," said he. " I had a fine breakfast, two hours of golf, a superb lunch and now I expect to beat the races and, if I succeed, I shall not only be healthy, but in a mighty good humor." Saratoga Special Medium, of Many Wagers. The Saratoga Special was the medium of many wagers being made over night and before the race. During last night individual wagers were made that Tracksend would beat Rosie OGrady and that Sun Briar would beat Mr. Whitneys filly. Quite a number of wagers were made that Drastic would beat Sun Briar, with slight odds in favor of Sun Briar. One bet of 300 was made at evens that Tracksend would finish in front of Rosie OGrady. Eddie Burke, the manager of Havre de Grace, came from his Long Beach home today for a short visit and to arrange some details for the Maryland meeting, which begins September 11. The purchase of Hendrie by F. D. Weir today indicated to old-time horsemen that Weir could see quite some virtue in the horse, he being considered one of the master hands in horse judgment. Many backers supported Hendrie on these grounds. H. P. Whitney was an interested spectator during the running of the Special, in which Rosie OGrady carried his colors. Many of the younger element of sportsmen are missing from the clubhouse this year, due to their enlistment. Mr. Tompkins, the trainer of Weldship, was not pleased with Smoots ride. "Anything but intelligent," said Mr. Tompkins. "A stable boy could have used better judgment. The horse won With little help from the rider." The start for the Champlain Handicap was moving, which suited neither Hank ODay nor one or two others. Emil Her? said he would rather have seen Daddys Choice trailing than leading. The unexpected happened in the running from start to finish.
