New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-19
1ONGSTREET FAILS AGAIN.
MAJOR DOMO WINS THE BROOKDALE.
eussELL GETS SECOND PLACE-sT. FLoRIAN'S
HANDSOME RUN.

RUSSELL GETS SECOND PLACE-sT. FLoRIAN's
HANDSOME run.
Tne BROOKLYN Jockey Club enjoyed It's third day
~ perfect weather at its May meeting yesterday.
The attendance much larger than on Tuesday and
the affairs Of this racing organization must be In the
most Aourishng condition Starter Rowe has been
steadily improving in his work. and his performances
With the flag really brilliant. He gave the sig
nails for the starts with great promptness and the
horses cot away well together so efficient was the
management and quick was the starting that the
spectators got away from the track much earlier than
on preceding days and reached New-York in ample
season. Mr. ROwes starts were not only accom-
pllshed with little delay, but they were fair and
nralseworhy. The number of horses of really high
class that too kpart In the contests large, and
altogether Ii n highly satisfactory afternoon of
sport-one that will compare well with any day OF
last which was not marked by n great and
sensational stake. Longstreet was beaten in the
Brookdae Handicap. and no apology could be made
for him, the track was perfectly dry and the air
clear.
The hundreds of racing men present who had backed
Lonssreet to win the Brooklyn Handicap decided that
the celebrated OF LOngfellow ought to win the
Droobdale and put their money freely upon him.
Michael F. Dwyer thought that his renowned racer
would redeem his reputation and sent handsome
commission into the betting ring. Russell had many
friends and Clarendon was generously supported by
the followers OF the Ehret stable. Some turfmcn who
have an exceptional reputation for shrewdness and
who are generally successful in their speculations
believed that the race lay between Russell and
Clarendon, and made their bets accordingly. 1t was
possible to get to against Longstreet at certain
times in the ring. but the bulk of the money which
put him was laid at to 81 He
looked well enough. his eyes clear and bright.
his skin glossy, and altogether there was no
apparent excuse for him in condition He was ridden
by Mclaughlin and there could be criticism of the
riding. Nevertheless, he came in poor third 1t is
now evident the most stubborn admrer and adhercnt
Of LOngstee that either the horse has fallen OIL sadly
In condition and speed since last summer, that his
actual merits were extravagantly overermaed at that
time. No reasonable man can deny that he is high
class racehorse, even if he was last In the Brooklyn
Handicap, and third in the Brookdale. lie was CON
ceding thirteen pounds to Major DOmo the winner OF
the Brookdale yesterday, and eight pounds to Russell
the second horse Still those who have looked upon
him as the best horse in training In America, and
equal TO in the world. would have been far
better satisfied IL Longstreet had made close and
sharp struggle for first second place. He was
badly beaten, and he a disappointing distance
behind Russell 1t must be admitted that W. l..
spiers, the present owner Of Major Domo, has sue
ceeded in handling this horse in such a way to
develop his highest speed and his best qualities.
While this giant of Tom Ochiltree aud sweet Home
in the withers stable lie dissraced himself in
when he had excellent chance to carry of the first
prize. More than once he exhibited exceptional
speed while carrying the all black Of the BrOokdae
stable. but when the pinch came at the end of the
Major Domo was in the habit OF throwing up his
tail and everything else. He would persist tho
bitter end Yesterday he seemingly in faultless
condition. and he was ridden by Lamey in way
that suited him exactly. Lamley did not hustle him
or worry him by undue punching or driving at the
start but when he got the big horse fairly settled in
his stride and moving swiftly he sent him along into
a handsome lead and none Of the others could ever
reach him.
1t was fast pace that Major Domo set for those
that were behind him. He the first quarter of
"A mile in % seconds the first half In so 81: the
three quarters OF mile in :15 the mile In AZ IL.
and the mile and furlOng In l "a. 1t was one OF
the best races that Lamey ever rode. He never
lost his head, and never grew nervous lie sent
Major Domo along at just the gait the horse could
travel without losing his wind or seriously fatlgIng
himself. Everybody has known since Major DomO
ran second in the suburban Handicap of 1891 that
he a horse of exceptional speed but the number
Of turfmen who believed that he capable OF |
keeping up the pace at which lie travelled yesterday
throughout the mile and fIrong. and shaking off |
the rush Of fleet horse Russell. was not
large Mclaughlin made no mistakes In the Brook
dale. He kept Longstree In good place from start
10 fnsb-as good place the horse could keep. |
But all McIaughlins skill and all his energy could
never make Longstreet dangerous In this race. lie
could not by any possible eXertion get Longstrcct
near the swiftly moving leader and he could not get
him near Russell In the last furlong. 50 Major Domo
won with a good deal in hand with Russell In second
place. and Longstreet by means cIeditable third
II is always melancholy to see a horse That Is |
possessed Of so lofty reputation that has been so
much admired and praised that has been thought to
be of so exalted class, fail so mlserdby ana so
completely as Longstrect failed yesterday. 1t may be
ms
be that he will yet prove himself worthy Of his last
wears reputation. But so far could be seen by |
looking him over both before and after the race, ulec
was no apology excuse TO DC made ior hihi' |
he could have defeated Major DOmo at |
even weights in the HroOkdale. Major Domo mas |
never been ranked as in the first class, even OF |
handicap horses II is possible that he could have |
Russell at even weights, although this
Is by means certain. But 1t is plain beyond |
dispute after the way In which he was defeated In
the Brooklyn and Brookdale Handcaps that nothing |
can ever restore Longstreet to the place which IL |
was thought all through the winter he was justly en-
titled TO hold, that Of being horse OF the quality
and of Luke Blackburn, Hindoo, Sensation. The
Bard, salvador and other great champions. lie may |
win magnificent hereafter, but two such de- |
feats as these cannot be explained away.
Russell was well ridden In the BIOokdae and did |
all that he could Clarendon is in poor condition |
and exhibited speed. Portchester is SO stifi and
sore and tled-up That IL was unwisc 10 start hh'
After he has had few Clarendon will probably |
run much better.
After Major DomO's victory his Suburban chances |
we're discussed. But such discussion is supcriuous.
The Major has chance In the suburban. He was |
handicapped 115 pounds. lie must carry pounds |
penalty for winning the Brookdale. That will make |
bis weight l10. Last year, with 1O7 Ia pounds % IL
pounds overweight he second He will not win |
he suburban with 1lo. lie is not in the Metropolitan
lZndicap.
Many people believe that II Mr.. speirs had |
started Major Domo In the brooklyn Handicap Oh
Monday he would have the race. Perhaps 50. |
But nothing Is uncertain the racehOrsc unless |
he is the very top OF The hOroughbreds. only the
champions Of the century always be trusted.
Correction ran excellent race at five and half |
furongs aud would have easily but Tor her seven
pJunds penalty winning the first the first
day. Fairv1ew withdrawn and is TO be reserved |
for more important contests Correction was the |