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. MAN 0 WAR IS INVINCIBLE Takes the Travers Stakes and Leads All the Way Easily. Prudery Victress in the Grand Union Hotel Stakes Record Crowd Views the Races. BY J. L. DEMPSEY. SARATOGA, N. Y., August 21. Man o War added additional glory to his already full measure by taking the Travers. Stakes in Ills customary easy style and. equaling the track record .of 2:01. incidentally disposing of his most formidable rivals in the thrcc-ycar-old division and setting at rest any doubts that might have existed as to whether John P. Grier or Upset might have a chance to finish in front of him. Never had a pair of three-year-olds been more painstakingly prepared for a combat than John P. Grier and Upset had been for this especial occasion. Trainer Rowe had expended all his skill for the emergency. He was determined if possible to bring about the downfall of the great Man o War by one of bis charges, and the pair of colts were as fits as human agency could make them. They both showed their top form, but their best was not good enough to even make the great Riddle owned colt extend himself, for he won with the most- consummate ease. Scliuttinger virtually beginning to ease him up in the last sixteenth. Had Man o War been permitted to continue at full stride through the stretch, there is every reason for belief that he would have reduced the running time by a -second. Considerable anxiety was manifested :lv the Man o Wnrndmirers before . the. race , as tothe- tackles that would be employed by the . Wl itney pair in the running. The skeptics bcliercK that in the event John P. Grier forced the pace Man o War .would be weakened to an extent that would enable Upset to pick him up in the .stretch. Trainer Feustel was the least perturbed before the race and when Scliuttinger was about to mount him Feustel remarked to the jockey: "Use your own judgment and be guided by the running. You are on a good horse, and I have no fears for the result." Schuttingers judgment was to take Man o War to the front immediately after the start, John P. Grier following, with Upset restrained a half dozen lengths behind. John P. Grier made a hard effort to keep up witli Man o War, but the first half mile, which was covered in. 40, found Mm a full length back, with Upset still a half dozen lengths in the rear. From the half mile ground Man o War was master of the situation, for lie moved away at his riders wilL and his margin of command was regulated by Scliuttinger. Finding John P. Grier done for after going three-quarters, Scliuttinger took a restraining hold on Man o War and about this time Upset began moving up. Just before rounding into the stretch Rodriguez tried to bring Upset through next to the inner rail, but although finding John P. Grier tiring badly, Ambrose would not permit the stable mate to save ground and forced Upset to come around. It mattered little if Upset could have gained any advantage by coming through next 1o the rail, for there was no chance of heading the leader. The race had a net value to the winner of ,275. v SARATOGAS LARGEST ATTENDANCE. There lias never been a greater crowd at this course than that which witnessed todays racing. Fcr the first time in tha history of the racing here there was a lack of accommodations and, to enable the spectators to have an opportunity to witness the running of the Travers Stakes and the great Man o War, the management found it expedient to let down the bars to the infield and announcement that this vintage ground was available to the public was greeted with cheers. The gallery that witnessed the saddling of Man o War required an additional detail of police to prevent possible injury to the great horse, eager to glimpse a "close up" of the champion and also to furnish the norse walking space. There were visitors from afar as well as from adjacent points, includiiij Boston, Philadelphia, Montreal, Buffalo and Toronto. The New York contingent, of course, made up the majority of the record throng. Conditions for the sport were of the best, and the stake array carded for decision eclipsed any former Saturday offering of this meeting, in addition to tho Travers Stakes, comprising the Grand Union Hotel Stakes of 0,000 and the Bevcrwyck Steeplechase Handicap. Considerable surprise was expressed that the valuable Grand Union Hotel Stakes should only have ; four starters, for in former years big fields were usually the rule to strive for the priz". The ney establishment found some solace for the failure , of John P. Grier and Upset, in the victory of their Prudery, which, ruling an outstanding favorite, annexed the ,000 net that went to the winner of the Grand Union. Considerable contention was given her by Oriole. The Livingston representative i showed a high-class performance in first leading the Whitney filly and forcing her out at top speed anil at the end holding on grimly, succumbing , only by a long neck. With his known facility for j running well in mud, it is a good thing that the filly did not have to oppose him on a soft track. , Normal landed third, the upset of the race developing in the poor showing of Dimmesdale, which was beaten off, though getting away slowly. Doublet was a pronounced favorite for the steeplechase, but he proved an easy victim for Bnrklie. which won with much to spare from Stucco, with Doublet following. The four starters in the race fenced faultlessly and were in close formation for most of the way. Doublet at one time was in the lead, but tho last two hedges found him giving way to the others. Outside of the stake races the remainder of the card was ordinary and it developed the" downfall of tin favorites in each instance. Stepson was given the call in the opener and he failed to get a part of the puVse, the winner turning up in Lads Love, will Gus Sclieer and Dark Hill taking the minor portions of the -purse. Continued oo second page.. t MAN 0 WAR IS INVINCIBLE Continued from first page. Belgian Queen and Fluzey were the favored ones in the fiftli race, but both were taken into camp by Marion Hollins, which led all the way. Ponce, on Belgian Queen, claimed a four against the winner, but it was not allowed. Frank J. Kelley, who is gathering quite an extensive stable fOt his fall Kentucky campaign, claimed Belgian Queen at a cost of ,545; Tlie final race found Mantilla the favorite, but Ed Trotter uncovered a :good thing in Wanatah, .which let! for tlie entire race and won easily from Dora, with tlie favorite following; Presldoiit R. T; WHscn, who saw the race from the stewards stand, was among those who applauded tlie great colt Man o War on his return to the scales and remarked: "I am glad . that the Saratoga association hnd the pleasure of giving the people 6f this part of the country such a treat as they- have just witnessed. It was a marvelous performance, and in Man o War they have seen the greatest horse in history. It is the most notable gathering that has ever been within our gates, and is a tribute to tlie great sport of horse racing." Mr. Riddle was more nervous before tlie Travers than at any other time this year. Many persons had tried to tell hlni; how "the big colt should be run. The judgment of trainer Louis Feustel was relied upon, however, and tlie outcome: found owner and trainer; as well as Mrs. Riddle and their host of friends, brim full Of happiness. It is now hoped that tile champion and Sir Barton will meet In the Saratoga Cup on tlie closing day of the meeting. Harry F. Breivogel, resident manager of the La-tonia track, was among the visitors this afterilooii. He is en route to Cincinnati and will stop off at Windsor for a few days. "Just came tb" have a look at Man o War," said Mr. Breivogel.
