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SARATOGAS SATURDAY PROGRAM SARATOGA SPECIAL, CHAMPLAIN HANDICAP AND NORTH AMERICAN STEEPLECHASE STELLAR ATTRACTIONS --BEST RACERS OF RESPECTIVE DIVISIONS AMONG THE ENTRIES AVIiile the much-discussed and eagerly hoped-for meeting of Morvicli and Miss Joy will not take place at Saratoga today, the general excellence of the half-holiday program provided by the Saratoga Racing Association leaves nothing undesired for an afternoon of racing of the highest juality. In addition to the Saratoga Special, the Champlain Handicap and North American Steeplechase will divide interest witli the great two-year-old attraction. For the Saratoga Special seven of the best juveniles of the year arc named to clash in this, the most sportsmanlike race in this country. Morvicli, Kai-Sang, AVilliam A., Sir Hugh, AVhiskaway, Lord Haiti-more and Bet Mosie make up a field promising as fine a contest as was ever run for this coveted race. The Saratoga Special came into being at a time when racing was most prosperous and the spirit of rivalry was highest. Its conditions appealed to those who had been prominent in the rennaissance of the turf. That it has been carried in the program of the Saratoga Association is a good thing for the sport, as it has a sportsmanlike tradition that excites a healthy influence. From its first running in 1901, when it was won by Goldsmith, a stout little son of Meddler owned by AV. C. AVhitney, down to the present day, it has brought out the best youngsters of the year and resulted in spirited contests. Tryster captured it In 1920, and glancing back over the list of good horses enrolled as winners the names of Irish Lad, Sysonby, Mohawk II., Sulvidere, Sir Martin, Colin, Novelty, Roamer, Regret, Campfire and Sunbriar are prominent. The history of this interesting race is here presented: Year. First. Jockeys. Wt. Second. Wt. Third. Wt. Yal. Time. 1901 Goldsmith N. Turner. .122 Bine Girl 119 Masterman ...122 4,500 l:0sy5 1902 Irish Lad N. Turner.. 122 Dazzling 119 Blue Ribbon... 122 IS.000 l:0Sy3 1903 Aristocracy F. ONeill. .122 Broomstick .122 Stalwart 122 21.000 l:ll-$ 1904 Sysonby Redfern..l22 Hot Shot .. 122 Britisher 122 14.000 1:07 1903 Mohawk II Redfefn. .122 Aoorhees 122 Tangle 119 10.500 1:07 lDOGSalvIdere Sewell..ll9 McCnrter 122 Peter Pan ...122 15,000 1:12 1907 Colin W. Miller.. 122 Uncle 122 13,000 1:12 1905 Sir Martin C. H. Shilling.. 122 Wedding Bells 1U Mediant 119 9,250 1:1844 1909 AValdo NIcol.. 122 Sweep 122 Herkimer 122 4,875 1:1544 1910 Novelty C. H. Shilling. .122 Iron Mask 122 Naushon 122 12.250 1:11 1913 Roamer Byrne.. 119 Gainer 122 Black Toney ..122 0,500 1:13 1914 Regret J. Notter..ll Pebbles 122 Paris 122 5.125 1:11 1915 Dominant T. McTaggart. .122 Puss in Roots 119 Friar Rock ..122 Si. 125 1:10 191C Campfire J. McTaggart.. 122 Tom McTaggart 122 Hourless 122 5,025 1:13 1917 Sun Briar AV. Knapp..l22 Rosie OGrudy 119 Papp 122 11,750 1:15 191S Hannibal L. Ensor..l22 Terentia 119 yiirucari 122 11,000 1:10 1919 Golden Rroom E. Ambrose. .122 AVildair ,122 King Thrush.. 122 8,500 1:12 1920 Tryster J. Rodriguez. .122 Prudery 119 Diiumesdale ..122 9,500 1:12 Distance Increased from 5 1-2 furlongs to 3-4 mile. No racing in 1911 and 1912. The Champlain Handicap also sparkles with the quality of its probable starters, the overnight acceptances including the cream of the older division of handicap horses. This race is virtually a sequel to the Saratoga Handicap, which produced such a superb race between Mad Hatter and Yellow Hand. This pair may bo regarded as certain starters. The same race will give easterners a glimpse of Best Pal, the best horse in the AVest in the handicap division. Idle Dell, with two recent impressive victories to her credit, is also among the entries and will not lack admirers if she answers the bugle call. Royce Rools, Senuings "Park and Paul Jones make up the remainder of the field. Like the Saratoga Special, the Champlain Handicap was established in 1901 and during its eventful history many noted horses have won it, as the following tabulation discloses: iear. First. Age. Jockeys. Wt. Second. Age. Wt. Third. Age. AVt. Val. Time. 1901 Rockton 4 Shu-v..l24 Decanter C Ill Kiuiilkick 71.100 $ 2,300 1:54 1902 Advance Guard 5: Odo.fi..l20 Dublin 4 112 K. of Rhodes5109 2.300 l:5t 1903 Africander 3 Fuller. .110 Himself 5 18 Girdle 3 98 2,925 1:50 1904 Molly Brant 4 Odom..l22 Dolly Spanker 3 107 Claude 4 107 2.300 1:504 1905 Dolly Spanker 4 ...Lyne..l0G Molly Brant 5 119 Oxford 3 100 2.300 1:53 1900 Dandelion 4 Sewell..l20 Entree 3 112 Ravena 3 104 2.300 1:54 1907 Dandelion 5 iltadtke.,110 Vails 31 112 Oxford 5 110 2,300 1:52 190S Angelus 3 C. II. Shilling.. Ill Danoscara 4 108 Kennyetto 4.10fl 533 1:54 1U09 AVise Mason 3 E. Dugnn..l02 Olnmbala 3 113 Bouquet 4... 103 1.925 1:53 1910 Olambala 4 But well. .130 Pretend 31 95 Sea Cliff 4.. 97 2.315 1:55 1913 Cock o the Walk 3.J. Gla-5s..ll4 Nightstick 3 99 Fr. Eugene 3110 1.925 1:51 1914 Pandean 4 J. Kclleris. .101 Flying Fairy 4 118 Surprising 3. 115 1.925 1:54 1915 Star Jasmine 0..E. Martin. .110 Gainer 41 114 Strnmboli 4. .124 1.925 1:554 1910 The Finn 4.. A. Schuttinger. .117 Stromboli 5 123 Pennant 5 .130 1.925 1:52 1917 Clematis II. 4 M. Buxton . .10GSpur 4 124 Dads Choice4102 2.325 1:54 1918 Westy Hogan 4.C. Kuminer. .127 Midway 4 103 Bondage 4 ..109 2,075 1:53 1919 Sun Briar 4 .....AV. Knapp..l23 Exterminator 4 120 Hollister 5.. .115 2.075 1:50 1920 Gnome 4 ,..F. Keogh..l09 Exterminator 5 12S Mad Hatter4117 3,400 1:53 No racing in 1911 and 1912. In keeping with the high caliber of the races on the flat, the North American Steeplechase promises to be one of the greatest contests decided through the field this year. The champion jumper of 1921, Sweepment, is a sure starter and will find sturdy opposition from such as Ticket, Minata, Joyful, Royal Arch, Peccant and others. The winner will certainly be entitled to take a prominent place on the list of the crack jumpers that have made the North American popular in past years, the following tabulation giving details of its history since its establishment in 1904: 1enr. First. Age. Jockeys. Wt. Second. Ago. AAt. Third. Age. Wt. Val. Time. 1004 St. Jude 4 J. OHricn. .142 Foxhunter 3 150 Caller 3 ...150 $ 3.575 5:14 1903 Sandhurst 4 T. Rodrock..l42 Jimmy Lane 5 150 Coligny 3. ...150 3,500 5:2S 1900 Alfar 4 A. B. Davidson.. 112 Delcanta 4 143 Hylas 5 150 3.R25 5:22 1907 Com. Fontaine 4...H. Stone. .135 Rocket 4 135 St. Volma 1.I3S 3,725 0:22 190S. Hat . 5 It. Sampson. .130 Malacca 3 133 Bayonet 0 ..105 4S0 0:29 190! AVnterway 0 II. Stone.. 155 Thistledale S 100 Grandpa 10. .145 805 4:22 1910 Aunt Jule 4 S. AVilliams. .140 Stotire 3 133 Mntc Carlo10144 SOO 4:20 1913 Wickson 7 J. Beamish.. 147 Penobscot 4 102 The Evader5.140 1.955 4:23 1914 Lysander 4 M. Tighe..l47 Marcellinus 7 103 Skibherrcch 4140 1,150 4:23 1915 AVeldshln fi ...... E. AVolke..340 Compliment 7 104 K. of Merei0.13.. 1,150 4:55 1910 Weldshlp 7..,.....C Smoot.,102 Knight of Merci 7 139 B. Dudley 4135 1,445 4:19 1917 AVeldship S C. Smoot..l02 Bet 4 145 Sun King 0.149 1,300 4:10 191S Bet 5 F. AVilliams.. 135 AAehlship 9 154 Shannon 10 ..147 1,855 4:10 1919 Elysian 4 F. AVilliams. .139 Doublet 7 149 Bughouse 4..13S 1.510 4:23. 1920 Flare 0 ,V. Powers... MS Robert Oliver 9 144 Barkliu 7 ..153 2,475 4:22 Run at about 2 1-2 miles up to 190.0, Inclusive. At about 3 miles in 1907 and 1908. No racing In 1911 and 1912. For four-year-olds and over previous to 1915.
