The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-21

9--@v4 looked upon a
sure victor was made to fan from the
high pedestal upon which he haC
been placed. and the halo o.
victory which had been gathered
about him because Of his nu'
rnerous successes was completely dis
PEELED. He was vanquished strictly on MS
merits. as the race was true run from
beginning 10 end. There was no crOwding
or Jostling. as was the case In the Brook
lyn Handicap. The field was compare
lively small and every Jockey rode TO
win in as fair manner as possible.
Iowlander. By LOwland chief. dam
Restless. a horse that has had rather
an errauc career. won the race from
end 10 end. He went out at the fall Of
the flag. set the pace 10 suit himself
and won almost as he pleased in the
fast time Of 2.06 81.
Terrlfer. Father Rlll Days candidate.
was second. thrce-quarters Of a length
away. while Lamplighter, the even-money
fayorite that shreWd turfmcn said could
not lose. was third. four lengths back.
Iowlander was az 10 10 i against in the
betting. and all kinds Of fancy prices
could be obtained about the chances Of
Terrlner. The race was worth $4,000 20
the winner. $500 10 the second and 5000
20 the third. The winner is owned by
Bookmaker Fred. Lowe. and beside the
rich stake ne netted many thousands Of
dollars in bets by the victory Of his
horse.
Suburban day this year opened and
continued bright and clear. but Opprcs-
sively hot a pitiless sun beat down on
the track with whitening intensity. Every
breath OF cir that reached the sweltering
occupants a the grand stand was like
blast from an oven. while the betting
ring was ike a huge furnace. Those who
had the hardihood TO venture within it's
portals were soon perspirng as freely
as within the steam room OF a Turkish
bath
The crowd began TO arrive early.
Every road from New York and Brooklyn
led 20 Sheepshead Bay.and the trains were
simply packed with solid. perspiring
mass Of humanity. People hung on 10
the steps. on the windows. and a few
daring individuals would have taken to
the roofs Of the cars had the railway
officials permitted IL.
When the mass Of humanity was pour
cd out at the track distressing blockades
ensued at the entrances. Every one
wanted TO get in at once, and the result
may be imagined
Long before 2 o'clock every seat in the
capacious grand stand was TAX N. The
family parties occupied the first rows
They were on hand early. and n ey stuck
10 their blazing seats. despite the sun
and the intense heat. on the roof there
were hundreds Of people, and the sun
there seemed hotter than anywhere else
The betting ring was the magnet that
attracted most % the men in the huge
crowd. Eighty-hye boOkmakers We're I'm
line 20 attend TO the wants Of the bet
tiers, and they dld brisk business
throughout the afternoon. Their strong
boxes were filled TO overlooking with
greenbacks, and most OF IL STAYED there.
as few OF the peoples choices lanNad
first past the wire during the day. When
the bugle called the horses TO the post
in the first race. fully 5000 persons were
on tho grounds. and this immense throng /
was steadily augmented up TO the time |
set for the Suburban TO be run The first |
three races could not be run quick enough |
20 suit the crowd.
They had come TO see the Suburban |
prize contested for and II could not be
served up too quickly for them The vic
tories ~ Dobbins. Amer and Lizzie Gre
ated but meagre enthusiasm; but. the
third race over matters began TO assume
more animated appearance This was
especially true OF the betting ring. which.
crowded and thrOnced as IL had been be-
fore. now became densely packed. Every
body must have a bet on the Suburban.
ana everybody seemed 10 be there Crowd
Ing ana jostline there was I'm plenty but
~ was all done good naturedly and no
accidents occurred
Raceland and Charade were early do
clared ont Of the race. and the bettine,
crowd therefore. had nine horses from
which % pick The winner. The question
was quickly settled. as far as the betting
ing was concerned. as TO which OF the
lhorouehbreds would prove the victor.
'-ampliehter was Immediately and spon-
'aneously Installed as an even-monev fay
rlte and SO ne remained throughout
ianquet was next I'm demand at fours.
while Mars. Lowlander Pessara were at
ems. Twelves could Doe obtained about
DR. fasbrouck and The Pepper. and thir-
ice ana sixties about Terrifer and the
english horse lddlesleigh. An immense
mount or money was wagcred on the re-
uit' ana most Of this remained with the
'ookies, as subsequent events proved.
The race was set for $3.50. and promptly
~ tnat time the horses were called 10 the
,ost. Pessafa was the first TO appear on
ne track but Immediately after him
anne Terrider. The Pepper, Or. Has
rouck and Iddesleigh. while Lowlander
nd Banquet followed these. Lamplighter
ma Mars nd not pass the grand stand.
no cantered from their stables TO the
cst
10 vas 4:5S before the horses had been
slSIed 10 positions for the great handi-
ap After several breaks the flag drop-
a 20 n good start. with Or. Hasbrouck
'front.'. The others were almost in /
ne close behind McDermOtt immedi-
'eiy drove L0wlander fra the lead. while
s-ifer and Iddesieigh took second and
ira places. respectively Dr. Has
crck was fourth. and Lampighter lay
I'm In good position The others were
close bunch in the rear This order ]
as mauteined 20 the stretch. 10 the I
4i4le OF the back stretch. whore Low L
hnrf and the other leaders drew away e.
ON iamplighter and those composing J.
Pc rear bunch. At the head Of the back s.
reich lddeslcigh dropped back beaten q
no Lainphshter and Banquet began TO "a
- lheir run. Lowlauder turned into "
nome slretch three lengths before 81
ana br. Hasbrouck, who were %
80 ana neck, two lengths before Lamp L
Ihe flying leader never falterod and n
,u under the wire a rather easy \
l ,''., shot himself clear Of DR.. Has
I. =" the mai sixteenth. and secured al
~ Nc py -FOUR lengths from Lam
"a VINO beat DIR. Hasbrouck bv
,eh 90 'guet' The Pepper. Mars. Iddl-s- :,
,roed m vsSara finished I'm the order ir
ne horses in the order in which a,
icy hnlshed, their weights aud iocla'.. ~
~. Lowlander lO5. McDcrmott. Ter a,
ms. ~, 20 .. Lamy: Lamplighter. 10
'', II hasbr0uck 136 Berrcn. pop, -
, - A-uley; The Pepper li2 Owe o.
90, %'"is' ll-, lAttleheld: Iddlosleiph 1tr -.
M 'eohi iessara. rs Taral y.
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