Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-28
The Much Talked-Of Brooklyn Han
dicap Was the Event OF
the Day.
Tenny, the Chicago Favorite, Goes
Under the Wire First by
Two Lengths.
The Great Brooklyn Handicap.

and ice, the racing has been carried on
in New Jersey and the lovers of thor
oughbred have anxiously awaited to-day,
when they would see horse racing un-
der the most favorable conditions. The
programme offered for the opening day
was grand one, full of quality and
such equine stars as Kingston. Tenny,
Prince Royal, Burlington, Tea Tray,
Senorita, and hosts of others we're down
as probable starters in the different
events. The feature of this grand pro-
gramme was the Brooklyn Jockey club
handicap for which the very best horses
in training were eligible to start For
weeks the newspapers have been full of
reports of the magnificent work done by
the different candidates, and the interest
in the first great handicap of the year
was at fever heat. Everybody had a
favorite, for everybody was there. The
heart of every sportsman yearned
through preceding events, to the great
handicap event which was placed fourth
on the card.
Brooklyn jockey club handicap for
3.year-olds and upwards, 5000 each, half
forfeit, or $50 if declared, the club to add
the amount necessary to make the gross
value of the stake $4,000, of which the
second shall receive $500 and the third
$1,500, II miles. Starters: Tenny,
Burlington, Riley, Judge Morrow, Dem
nth, Prince Royal, Tea Tray, Castaway
H., Senorita, Loantaka, Banquet, Eon,
Santiago, Cousin Jeems, Russell, Uncle
Bob, Saunterer, Once Again, Carroll,
King Thomas and Nellie Bly,.
Every one was full of excitement and
the crush in the betting ring was tremen-
dous One hundred and eighteen book
makers were doing business, but even
speculative wants of the crowd. Men
who had never bet $40 in their lives Of,
fered 300 bills to the bookmakers and
for time everyone seemed
| to have lost control of themselves. After
a while, however, the money of the heavy
betters commenced to tell, and it could
be seen in what estimation the different
horses were held, and the field that went
to the post was the best that ever faced a
starter in this country. As they went to
the post, each horse was loudly cheered,
and they all looked to be in the best of
shape. Caldwell cautioned the boys
about being on their good behavior, and
then there was few moments of intense
anxiety, accompanied by silence that
was almost painful. When the horses
turned and faced Starter Caldwell,
the noise in the grand stand sank to a
murmur, hum of excited conversation,
and all eyes were turned towards the
post. There was breakaway and hearts
went pit-pat over false alarm. Another
breakaway and again the horses went
back to the post. Finally they all got
together in close bunch and all well in
motion. The starter, watching them
closely, saw that he would never have
them in as good order again, and like a
strip of fire the red flag flashed through
the air. Then a thunderous roar swept
up from the grand stand.
THEY'RE OFF,"
yelled thirty thousand voices, aud to the
music of these hoarse cries, the horses
swept down to the stand with thunder.
ing hoofs. Men breathed hard and fast
and women clapped their hands OF
waved their parasols. The great handi.
cap race was on. The mighty struggle
was in full swing, and as far as the starr
was concerned every horse had received
a fair chance. As they swept towards
the stand three-year-old Russell
took the lead running under a strong
pull and with Nellie By, Once Again
and Santiago Tapped on him, and Riley
and King Thomas bringing up the real
they ran in this order around the lower
turn and those who had bet on
Tenny commenced to get anxious
for the little swayback was running in a
ruck. As they started up the back
stretch, Santiago went up to Russell'e
head and the two ran locked for quar-.
ter, while the white and red of Bur.
lngton commenced to occupy a promi.
nent position, and Tenny, the favorite
also moved up. As they struck the up.
per turn the pace commenced to quicken
and Russell fell back beaten, leaving
Santiago In the front. He in turn gave
way to Loantaka, who plotted the field
into the home stretch. aNow they're In
the home stretchr shouted the crowd
and then the race began In earnest. The
jockeys were swaying to and fro on hei,
horses, and some OF them were al.
ready
/ PLYING THE WHIP AND SPUR.
loantaka soon gave up and Tenny
showed in front, closely pressed by Judge
Morrow, who had been In ruck for q
mile with Burlington, Eon, Prince Roya
and Tea Tray. The horses and jockeys
both seemed to think the crisis had ar
rived, and all gathered themselves to.
gether for final effort. Amid fash Of
red and bule and gold and yellow could
now be seen the cleaning black face Of
Pkey Barnea It was picture IN
ebony, set IN gsudy colorz. The LITTLE
Jockey was riding as he never rode be.
fore. He seemed to lift himself above
his horse and try to push the great sway.
back along little faster. Down fhe
stretch they were coming now. Thu
f0aming noirils and flashing eyes OF The
horses could be seen. Tenny, Tea Tray
Prince Royal and Judge Morrow
were ali IN q bunch, and Thu
Ispectators hald their breath
Than Thirty thousand vososl
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