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Here and, There on the Turf Better Miler Defeated Omaha Belmont Prospects Sharpened Bradley Has Fine Oaks Pair Washington Off to Past Start William, Woodward and James Fitzsim-mons, owner and trainer of Omaha, respectively, gambled on Omaha winning the Withers Stakes and they lost. The three-year-old son of Gallant Fox and Flambino, by Wrack, followed a schedule like that of his famous sire with the exception of the Withers, was defeated In the event by a better miler than himself in Rosemont, sporting the blue silks of William Dupontl In running the fastest mile of the season, Rosemont scored over Omaha in rather handy fashion, but that does not mean he will duplicate the performance in the Belmont Stakes although the Woodward colt had no excuses in Saturdays race. His Withers triumph, however, is certain to give Rosemont a considerable following in the Belmont but whether it will cause him to be rated over Omaha in the market is matter for later consideration. The surprising part about Rosemonts victory over Omaha was the manner in which he made the Gallant Fox colt take it and like in the early stages. Most- experts believed that if Omaha was to be beaten, that he would be making a stubborn charge at the finish but as a matter of fact the Dupont colt, one of the better two- Continued on thirty-third page. HERE AND THERE ON THE TURF Continued from second page. year-olds last season, moved up with the reigning three-year-old sensation beginning a half mile out and then stepped away and left him through the late stages of the stretch run. That doesnt speak well for Omahas chances against Rosemont over the longer Belmont distance, but the public wont quickly forget the great ability of the Woodward representative over the longer distance. It is natural to suppose that Omaha doesnt wish to be rushed after the leaders as he was in the Withers, even though fortunate enough to escape early crowding. Taking back a colt from races at a mile and a quarter to one at a mile in the short space of two weeks is something of a task, not for the trainer, but for the horse. Against ordinary company, Omaha would have come through with flying colors but this Rosemont is not to be considered as just another colt. He was pretty close to being the best juvenile in training last season, displaying a sharp performance in the Hopeul Stakes and an even better one in the Eastern Shore Handicap, in which he led all the way by a wide margin in fast time. Under the tutelage of R. E. Handler, Rosemont has done very little campaigning this spring, his Withers engagement being his third start as a three-year-old. Winning his first outing, the Dupont colt was out of competition for several weeks and then came back in a mile race at Belmont Park in which he was defeated by the more seasoned Plat Eye. That effort did what was necessary and the son. of The Porter and Garden Message, by Colin, came back in the Withers to run the mile in 1:36, under 118 pounds. Rosemonts ability over a greater distance than one mile is yet to be tested but from the manner in which he accounted for the Withers he ought to be able to go over a route. He handled himself smartly under restraint several lengths back of the pace until time for making his move and then moved up in wonderful fashion. Any colt of speed, such as the Dupont racer, that can be rated, must be considered dangerous, regardless of the distance over which he must travel. His triumph over Omaha j in the Withers and the fact that the two will clash again in the Belmont adds much interest to the latter event. A victory for Omaha in the Withers would have made the aspects of the longer event appear very hollow indeed as the Woodward colt would have appeared all over a sure winner. William Hurley, second trainer for E. R. Bradley, soon will be shipping to H. J. Thompson, head man of the first, division, a pair of crack fillies to carry the popular colors of the Kentucky sportsman in the Coaching Club American Oaks to be run at Belmont Park Saturday. Hurley saddled Black Helen and Bloodroot at Washington Park Saturday for a mile dash and the pair ran one-two in the time of 1:37. They covered the final quarter in better than 25 seconds and did it easily. Although Black Helen defeated Bloodroot by a length and one-half, the latter looks the better prospect for the Oaks, which is at a mile and three furlongs, "because it appeared to many close observers that she could have beaten Black Helen had her rider willed. All through the stretch, Bloodroot was under double restraint from Buddy Haas, while Black Helen, which had set the pace under steady rating from Charles Landolt, was given a brisk handriding during the final sixteenth when her companion moved up menacingly. Black Helen was making her first start since making a, runaway of the -Florida Derby in March, whereas Bloodroot ran twice in Maryland and was up to an effort in the Preakness, but she was not started, In her race at Washington Park, the daughter of Blue Larkspur was in closequarters at the far turn and then was compelled to make her run on the outside, while Black Helen took the lead right after the start and was able to skirt the rail throughout While Bloodroot was in receipt of six pounds from Black Helen, the difference was more than made up by the manner in which the two Bradley fillies were compelled to perform. Over the greater distance of the Coaching -Club American Oaks, Bloodroot may very easily prove a stouter candidate than the Black Toney miss, although the latter appears well able to go the entire route in competition with members of her own division. Washington Park and Latonia both got away to good starts Saturday. More interest was attached to the inaugural at the Chicago course because of operation of the course under new management and the advent of numerous innovations. With perfect weather conditions in order, a crowd of close to 15,000 .persons assembled at the popular south side course even though badges were conspicuous by their absence. Practically all of the patrons left the track at the conclusion of the afternoons sport , well satisfied with their treatment, even though some of them undoubtedly were poorly treated by the horses of their choice. Their good feeling is certain to be reflected ,. in increased enthusiasm in the meeting as it gains momentum from now on and the prospects for a successful meeting are quite in evidence. The new owners of Washington , Park take the attitude that the free gate , must be suspended if the sport is to sur-vive and in this thought they are eminently ! correct if they are able to make the turn-! stiles take care of enough expense to keep the pari-mutuel takeout at a low figure, the lower the better.
