The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-16
JOHNNY CAMPBELL'S COUP.
HE WINS THE RICH BROOKLYN BANDI-
car WIN CAST1WAT H.

AID Also Lands $4,000 in Bets-HI,
Frionds Fare Equally We'll, but ths
TaleSt Arc In RaEs-FAvorItes Nowhere
IN the Mud-GreGory's Half Brothe,
sIore Reliable Than GreEorE-Book
makers Must Have Coined MOney-Au
Awful Jam. and Almost = Panic.
None OF the sensational races that have
become features OF the American turf Of recen,
years has ever furnished n greater SURPRISE
chan the Beverwyck Stables four year. old
colt Castaway H. did yesterday at Gravesend,
when, in tho presence OF between $4,000 and
10000 persons and over track fetlock deep In
mud, he won the Brooklyn Handicap worth
10000 TO the winner by half a dozen lengths.
with the favortes beaten far In the rear
For the past week tho prayers Of horsemen
have been mainly for a fine day and good
track, in order that all the horses named to
start would have an equal chance, and up to
sunset on Wednesday evening the weather was
magnificent and tho course rs fast as Superin-
tendent Brush and a large CORPS OF assistants
could make it. Soon after shutdown the hearts
OF the racing fraternity sank when they heard
the omnous mutterlng Of the Storm King. fol-
lowed only too quickly BY a downpour OF rain
that deluGed the track and converted it into q
canal OF slush several inches deep.
When daybreak dawncd many were tho
glances heavenward. but the SKY remained
EihS ohu GloOulS' uuu I'LL nope lOT u PHEASANT
day. cheered by tho rays OF O congenial sun,
were dissipated As the morning advanced tho
weather did not improve. and tho fair ones
who had planted dainty costumes for weeks
previous to DO worn on tho opening dny OF
the racing season in tho Empire state were
In despair, and there was nothing for it but to
wear old gowns or remain at home. 1t
is astonishing how many wore their old
dresses. 1t seemed that every woman with
love for the races was on hand with IN
escort, tho various trains which arrived a.
most constantly bringing more than the usual
average OF the gontler sex. Not fow drove to
tho track but the roads wore In abominable
shape, and the only comfort to be had in return
was the grand display nature made in veEcta-
tion. As early rs o'clock. or an hour and
half before the time set for the lightning OF
the days sport, fully ~, 900 persons wcre within
the gates, tho grand stand and betting ring
being crowded the sueculatively inclined
walking UP and down and eagerly viewing the
slatcs OF tho ninety-two bookmakers who
would soon begin 10 cry the odds.
A casual glance at the personnel OF that great
throng as it surGed through the gateways and
spread on all sides revealed the fact that the
racing season OF 1890 had truly begun. 1t was
the old holiday crowd that had talked about
the Brooklyn Handicap ever since the weights
oiiSeAod IuSb N!utek' anu ildu NOW TAKEN u uHy
off TO see the big event decided and have q bet
on the winner, II possible 1t was relief to
look at the beaming faces OF the younger divi-
sion. not yet hardened by daily contact with the
selfish. INSCRIPTIONS crowd that follows racing
as business the whole year round. and who
care for nobody save themselves. The old
guard, those who love the sport for what It has
been and what it might DO if there were more
honorable men associated with IL, was there in
shoals. no day that ever dawned being too
stormy for them to venture forth to see spirited
throuRhbreds try conclusions. Among those
noticed were:
.d hGn Angus, Belmont A J. Cassat Q, Phil
Hon. W: L. Scott Of Pennsylvania, l. j.. Rose
1wSsr Ap HS1Ssrt charss Bnthsae Philip
6Res Frank oG BnisS e. b huMm o4ris bane
2Na R A Bach ans Ghss Reed
Finally the last train OF cars drew up before
he The gates with snort and Shrek and Bob
goo souls were within the grounds OF the Brook
lyn Jockey Club, view, Of the enormous
SaoRed To In She RoHa
convince the most skeptcal that the estimate
qo TSEy SIDE
walk iSr rI quarter r mile. Then, TO- tbs
both above and below the stand. and in the
betting ring were several thousand additional
their money on the horses they fancied
The first three events on the card were a
think. and tho Handicap. which is fourth on
the list; is eagerly ca waited for Finally the last
the third event on the card, is led IRON he
track. and u compact little bay horse with a
stout young man in the saddle Frances proudly
THAT'S Badge" remarks an old:tlmor. and
3 Iordly Iooking brown colt that is easily iden;
titled rs Mr., Withers's Cyn9sure. followed
paSo 'iH ookne ~ bay SS' coi with eoIofed
Eallop. Sir Dixon the veteran OF the party
not d"ky and liable to give way at any time.
ana Eric; Green Morriss unprepossesslnR c olt,
There's Nepgeur. the dark horse of the
r rnGe SAD yGimpG man as e9Hmuacf brown
finer than spit silk appears for u .pipe-open
Then Los Angeles, the favorite Of tho women.
and the men, too, for that matter. picks up her
was, Though ana Los Angeles lost no bacEe5s
famine is the last 10 come out. with Ander-
son w. and by this time tho battle Of the giants
sons trying to ,sIueozo ,eacN other out Of all
semblance OF human shape, and you have
an accurate picture Of the scene IN the betting
ton for reliability in heavy going stood By her.
and she was !ayorite at s to j. with Badge
admirers ut tpl. rynO~uro and Castaway II |
RANKING next at 10 TO l.. Vengeur 20 10 / |
Nriliamme g to, /. and Eric, tho out
sldcr at 80 to J., Many regrets are ex-
pressed because Mr.. lie mont had con- |
cluded not to siar' fiGcs but the heavy going |
was not to her liking. and she was scratched. |
Buitng Is at its height, and tho boxes OF tho |
bookmakerS are bllgng with greenbacks |
when Il wave OF applause drifts through the |
stand and it Is seen that the nine candidates |
are making their way,to the post badge with |
the veteran HAYWARD in the saddle In the |
lead. and Sir Dixon, looking Ike colt. Snapper !
Garrison. radiant in new snit Of coors. astride |
him. Los Angeles and Pike liarnes received as |
much appau-" a. anybody. but Badge and Sir |
Dixon clearly had Il piace in tho affections OF |
the public. Mr.. Indweil. red flag in hanI. Is !
awaiting tho coming Il the field at tho quarter |
pole, and grouped about him are hundreds who
would rather sec tho start Of II rHce than tho |
finish, particularly such an eyont as, the
play at tic post 4 word OF caution 10 |
each as they take Tho posti on Assigned them. |
and tho gray ego OF the best starter in the |
country looks quickly over tho field, awaiting |
an opportunity 10 dryD the flag TO an eyon send |
OIL All arr in tnc--no, urlliamme haas taken
way, md lin. the siaEtEEr, assistant Selling
deavors TO wheel hin into line. IT /, futile, |
however. Urilamme pUrslstlng in Wheel
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