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SARATOGAS CLOSING WEEK - . - . i Fine Weather and Good Racing Attract a Big Attendance. Pahaska Takes the Albany Handi- cap for His Breeder Mad Hatter Wins Narrowly. BY J. L. DEMPSEY. SARATOGA, N. Y., August ia. W. R. Coes ::ilks scored heir second stake victory of the meeting when Paiiaska, a son of Harnioniccn Berenice II., accounted for the Albany Handicap in a hard drive from R. Twitsons Sedgcficld and the H. P. Whitney representative Ararat, added at the last minute, landing in third place. The winner was favored by getting away forwardly and, displaying high speed for the entire way, in addition to standing a hard drive, held Sedgefield safe. Scdgefields race was also commendable, for he ran forwardly throughout and, though seemingly appearing beaten on the stretch turn, held on stubbornly, and although unsuccessful, outstayed Ararat in the final drive. Much was expected of Touch Me Not in il:e race, but that colt failed to display high speed at any part of the way and raced below expectations. More suitable weather for outdoor sport could not-be conceived of than that which prevailed hefe today, and it helpedcoitsiilerably in bringing out the large .crowd Urtft was present. Notwithstanding the hard rains of yesterday and during the night, the track was in excellent condition and good time was the rule in most of the dashes. " ttand-randSytiHt. beat tliriU of the afW-noon with the finish of the third race, in which Mad Hatter ruled the favorite at a prohibitive price and his backers experiencing anything but a pleasant sensation when the lightly weighted Tailor Maid raced out into a long lead with Mad. Hatter far back and seemingly sulking. Rounding the stretch Tailor Maid was still far in the van, but Mad Hatter at this stage began awakening to his task and he came to the fore with great strides. But the leader was not to be denied and, responding gamely to urging, stayed .with the favorite tenaciously and it was only in the last stride that Mad Hatter managed to get up to win. Backers of choices began in auspicious style when Jock Scot won the opening dasli from Dodge; with Rcdmon holding on just long enough to take third place. The steeplechase resulted in a victory for Flight Captain, but it was hard work on his part to outstay Rhomb. Dorcris was the favored one in the race, but he almost unseated his rider in the first round of the field when he made a bad landing over one of the hedges and he could never fully recover afterward. Tenons Bon, which has been a consistent winner here, was a big favorite in the fifth race and scored his first failure of the meeting wiien he failed to land among the placed trio. Lord Herbert was an easy winner of the purse, with Natural Bridge second and King Agrippa third. Tenons Bon showed the most speed in the early running, but tired badly in the stretch. The distinct upset of the afternoon came with the closing dash, when Miss Muffins was beaten by Gossip Avenue. It marked the first appearance hen: under colors of Ihe pair and the Ken-tuckians neglected Gossip Avenue in favor of Miss Muffins. The latter showed fine speed for a half mile, but Gossip Avenue held to her closely and in the last seventy yards passed her. Tidings was far in advance of the other starters. HALTEX MEN QUITE ACTIVE. G. L. Goodacre became the owner of Jock Scot after that horses victory by the claiming route at a cost of ,010. Redmon was also claimed in the race for hB1,005. Sam Louis claimed Lord Herbert from the fifth race for ,710. Jockey C. Turner, was granted permission to ride . for his contract employer during his term of five days suspension by order of the starter. II. G. Bedwell has sold the stallion Prince Ahmed to J. C. Milam and the horse will bo shipped to Lexington, where he will be mated with some good mares. Mr. Bedwell also sold Roselyon to Howard Cots, who inrsnus him for breeding purposes. For the first time in weeks the crack two-year-old Inchcape had a saddle on his back and was galloped on the main track Saturday morning with a rider up. Lncullite and Purchase are also taking light exercise and are intended to campaigned next fall. The horses bought here by J. Kennedy were shipped Saturday to Windsor and those secured by J. W. Pangle were sent to Montreal. Sam Louis has sold on private terms King Agrippa to E. Arlington, J. Alfred Clark to J. W. Pangle, Morning Face to J. Luxton and Torch-bearer was sold back to Larry Watcrbury, from whom Louis claimed him. Mose Goldblatt, before his departure for Cincinnati, made Sam Louis a flattering offer for War Marvel. Bad luck continues to afflict Inchcape and the highly regarded colt for which Sam C. Hildreth paid a big price will probably he in retirement for at least this year. Following his gallop this morning lie showed pronounced lameness, said to be in his ankle. Edward W. Simms has in view a mile training track for private use in close proximity to the Saratoga Association track and this morning bought forty-eight acres of ground suitable for that purpose. It is Mr. Simms aim. to build suitable stables to lwuse the extensive string he has training and also to make the place headquarters for breaking his many yearlings. His extensive Havre de Grace quarters will, however, remain the principal center of his racing establishment. Harold Fulton of New Orleans, an employe of George Odoms stable, died this morning of ptomaine poisoning. His remains will be shipped to ills home iii the Crescent city. Jock Scot was bought by J. Byer before the racing and the horse ran in his Interest tills afternoon. James McClelland fully intends to race Eternal again, and will put him iu training -t spring.
