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MORVICH KEEPS HIS CROWN i 1 j Proves an Easy Victor in the Rich Saratoga Special. I 4 1 Scnnings Park Defeats Mad Hatter in the Champlain Handicap Sweepmcnt Wins. SARATOGA SPRINGS, X. V.. August 13.- The unbeaten Morvich proved himself in llio running of 1 lie Saratoga Special this nfloinootj undisputed king oT In? two-year-old colts :mil likewise! :i colt of exceptional merit si ml speed. He raced in :i fashion Hint left no room for doubt sis to liis great ability and converted a host of previous doubters, lie went about his task in truly race horse style, displaying ileotness of foot at the start that save him the advantage in the early running and, when ridden liavd, gave his best willingly and was master of the situation throughout. The objectors that his a pp Mi ranee is a bar to his being a really good horse must find some other excuses for pulling him down from his lofty pedestal, "for handsome is as handsome does," and a test of speed does not call for a "dolled" up appearance as in a show ring. The Saratoga Special is a sporting event par excellence, and this year it had only four to race for the ,000 gold cup that the association adds and the jackpot of ,. "00 that additionally serves as the "winners portion attending the glory of a victory in the fixture. Morvich ruled a strong favorite, -with Kai-Sang held second in esteem and Whisk-away, having support from - the extensive Hnrry Puync AYhitncy following. Lord ISaltimore wa-s the forlorn hope. Kcogh. on Morvich, unlike in his race in the Vnited States Hotel Stakes last Saturday, had him fully prepared when starter Cassidy gave the word, at once took command, with Kai-Sang in nearest pursuit and Iord Itnltiniorc following. Whisk-away had moved away in tins start tardily, and was several lengths in back of the leaders. Fa tor blundered gravely when he attempted to rush the "Whitney colt through next to the inner rail and was badly cut off and forced back. Morvich meantime was out in front a gcod two lengths before Kai-Sang and under restraint, with Kcogh alert for a possible belated challenge from tin? Itnlicocas colt. Rut the latter was not equal to this, but kept at his task, however, witli an inclination to remain next to the inner rail, and near the end had to be ridden to his limit to retain second place from the onrushing AAhiskaway. INTERFERENCE HURTS WHISKAWAY. Morvichs winning margin of two lengths might have been decreased considerably had AAhiskaway had a clear course from the start. He closed a big. gap in the stretch, and it is generally held that lie would have landed second but for the interference he suffered from, but it is doubtful if he could have beaten Morvich. which was still going fast and gamely at the finish. Morvichs popularity was attested by the great ovation lie received on his return to the scales. Owner It. Mock was kept busy receiving congratulations from a horde of friends and was also accorded an ovation when president It. T. Wilson of the Saratoga Association presented him with the gold cup and congratulated liiin on owning such a splendid edit. "Wish Miss Joy had been a starter in the race," said Mr.. Itlock pridefully after Morvichs triumph. "As a sporting proposition I would like to know jlltit how good the filly is and if Morvich is her superior. It does not appear likely that, the two cracks, regarded best in their respective divisions, will meet soon. Miss Joy is not in the Hopeful Stakes and is not destined, to race again, accord in g to trainer Milams plans until Spinaway Stakes day arrives. Max Hirsch, who formerly owned the colt and took the original subscription that made it possible for it to start in the race received ,325 as his 35 per cent share of the money won. The colt ran in 1 lie colors of Mr. Itlock, the leasing formality to Hirsch being unnecessary according to the ruling of the stewards several flays ago. The time of the race. l:l-5. was exceptionally good considering the condition of the track and fully up to the standard of the 1:11 If, that Morvich made in the Vnited States Hotel Stakes, on which occasion the course was in its best condition. The Champlain Handicap at a mile and an eighth, which served as the days secondary feature, although resulting in disapiwinmeot f"- !!" jority of t lie visitors, furnished the, star contest of the afternoon and easily led in giving the big tliruig the thrills they looked for. The final contenders here were Scnnings Park and Mad Hatter, and again were the white silks of the Sinclair-Hildretl: confederacy forced to succumb, for Sen-nings Park raced in the gnu est style and woi by inches, that, too, after Mad Hatter had raced up to him in the last sixteenth to obtaii a necks advantage. Kcogh on Sennir.gs Iark would not desist, however, and the horse was responsoful, with the result. Unit he managed to get up in the last stride, the heavy impost of 1X2 pounds on Mad Hatter becoming burdensome, ami he also showed seemingly :i lack of coiiMgc in tins case. Mi is marked the second stake victory for Kcogh during the afternoon. Tin? winner in this pulled down ,125 as Ins share of the spoils. SWEEPMENTS FINE RACE. The Xortii American Steeplechase Handicap, over the alwilt two miles course, brought to the post the best jumping horse tiiat could iie mustered in this country, and it proved Sweepmcnt, the sturdy Sweep Raiment gelding owned by George W. Loft, us easily foremost of his division. Ho was asked to shoulder litti pounds and secured the victory after a hard race, but it was only by a nose better than Hoiinianghii. to which he was conceding 33 pounds actual weight. Swcepmeiit carried the brunt, of the paccniaking. going into the lead after passing the first four hedges and repeatedly was forced to resist challenges by Ticket, Joyful, Inar and Plum-cot, the iHtler nil added starter, lint lie oiitjumped Continued ou tecoud page. MORVICH KEEPS HIS CROWN Continued from first page. and outran his opponents for the entire race until right at the end, where Soumangha came with a terrific rush and only missed the victory by a stride. Royal Arch was the only one to come to grief when he blundered at the clubhouse jump. His rider, Crawford, escaped with a shaking up and bruises about the leg. Soimiangha is tha dam of a two-year-old sired by Aeronaut, and she displayed much -aptitiule at jumping and will develop steadily. The Corinth Handicap, at seven-eighths, under selling conditions, was reduced by withdrawals to five starters, and it resulted in another victory for the vastly improved Incog, which lias been the means this year of securing for her owner, T-. E. Crist, a fortune. She gave promise in the -early running of succeeding in achieving an easy victory, but in the last eighth gave her supporters considerable concern, for she tired and it was all she could do at the end to outstay the fast coming Tom McTaggart. The latter showed a surprising form somersault over his last race, on which occasion he finished far back and badly beaten off. He came on fast in the stretch and soou disposed of Night Raider to offer hard contention to Incog. Wapiti was an outstanding favorite in the fifth race at one mile and. in view of his last victory, he appeared to be in a soft .spot, but he was downed in easy fashion, lluonec beating him to the finish as his rider pleased. Wapiti showed much sliced and was probably excessively used by the overanxious Gantner, but he was tiring badly at the end. The maiden seller for two-year-olds that opened the days proceedings found G. D. Wideners Carpenter most in favor, witli Eager Eyes and Maryland Belle extensively in demand. Of the others High Magic and Doughnut had ouite a following. They were an unruly band at the barrier-and this start found Fator on Carpenter off flying, and the pair soon had a winning advantage,, which was retained for the entire race. Tulwar, carrying John E. Maddens colors, being closest in pursuit and had little difficulty retaining second place. The finish for the shorter portion of the purse was spirited. High Magic getting up in the last strides to beat Eager Eyes. Todays attendance was up to the standard of the best in previous years and it was an assemblage on holiday bent and keenly interested in the sport. The days offering measured up to the occasion and capital racing was the order throughout. The failure of several favorites rebounded to the advantage of the oralizers, but on the whole it was possibly fifty-fifty on the afternoons battles. Track superintendent William Clare had the course in excellent condition, considering its state after the severe Thursday night storm. It was made known last night that in addition to the cash consideration for the transfer of Sir Barton Commander .7. K. L. Ross reserved service to Sir Barton for five seasons. DINNER FOR RACING COMMISSION. Occasional reunions of those who have control of racing serves its purpose and it is acknowledged that much good will come out of the dinner tendered the New York Racing Commission this evening. The owners of the various courses in the East, and the members of the Kentucky and Maryland racing commissions, were invited by Mr. R. T. Wilson, president of the Saratoga Association, who was the host. Thegathering therefore was thoroughly representative of the racing interests of the United States. Saratoga is the common meeting ground of the turfmen of the East and West and it was a happy thought for Mr. Wilson to bring so many of the guiding spirits of the sport together. The dinner will be at Mr. Wilsons home, "Hillcrest," on North Broadway. T. B. Cromwell returned tonight to Lexington, and John A. Payne departed for Boston, where lie will make a brief stay before returning to Cincinnati. The chestnut colt by Fair Play Couronne de Laurier, which brought ,GG0 at Thursday nights sale, and which S. C. "Hildreth had put down to II. P. Whitneys account, was for the account ,of the Rancocas Stable. Many of the visitors who motored here from near-by points departed for their respective homes after the racing. Some of the visitors will stay over to witness several additional days racing. .lackey A. Johnson, under contract to John II. Rosseter, resumed riding today after a. long lay-off, occasioned by a surgical operation. Jockey Mergler made application today for a flat riders license. He holds one from .the National Hunt and Steeplechase Association. The controversy over the contract on apprentice A. Klein between the Kentucky Stable and G. II. Wagnon was adjusted today by the Jockey Clubs recognition of the Wagnon claim to the youngsters services. Sam Louis has purchased the two-year-old Paul McCau, by Theo. Cook Miss McCau, from William Garth on private terms. : W. Garth leaves, for Charlotteville, Va., within a few days to ship fourteen yearlings to Pimlico and they will be joined by four youngsters recently acquiied here. S. C. Nuckols, Jr., steward of the Kentucky circuit, left last night for his home in Versailles, Ky. Major T. C. McDowell and Andrew G.. Leonard plan to depart for Lexington, Ky., tomorrow by motor. Jockey George Stack has gone to his homo in Brooklyn for a rest. He will go direct to Kentucky from there.
