Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1918 — ROSEBEN’S MARK STILL GOOD [ARTICLE]

ROSEBEN’S MARK STILL GOOD

Twelve Years Ago Shaw Rode Memorable Race, Making Seven Furlongs in 1:22. Many turf followers will remember that it was 12 years ago that Roseben made a new world’s record of 1.22 for seven furlongs. Willie Shaw was astride the gigantic gelding on that memorable occasion. The Big Train carried 126 pounds, and there was only one other starter in the race. Roseben shot away from the post like a cannonball and never faltered a second until the wire was reached. When the timekeeper certified I:2* as the time for the seven furlongs a wail of woe went up from the bookies. It had been conceded that the big gelding would win, but a lot of wise ones had induced the bookmakers to put up money against the proposition that Roseben would beat the track record of 1:25 for the Belmont course, seven furlongs, around one turn. While it was a violation of the track rules to bet on time, a large sum had been wagered before the authorities put a stop to it. ’ I It was said at the time that the bookies took in about $35,000 at even money, so Roseben’s record-breaking stunt cost them a pretty penny. The best previous record for seven furlongs was 1:23%, hung up by Bella 8., carry- | log 103 pounds, at Monmouth park In 1800.