The morning call., 1893-06-21
LOWLANDER WINS
Too Much Weight on the
FaVorite.
BEATEN IN A FAIR RACE
They Made a Hot Pace i'm the Sub
urban and Lamplighter Could
Never Get Up.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

SHEEPsHEAD BAY, June 20.-The Sub
urban handicap of 1898 was most griev-
Gus disappointment to the turf-loving pub
lie, and Lampighter. who was looked
upon as sure victor. was made
to fall from his high pedestal. he was
vanqushed strictly on his merits. as the
race was fairly run from the beginning to
the eId. Lowlander, by Lowiand Chief,
dam Restless, won the race from end to
end. He set the pace almost to suit him
self and won as he pleased in the fast time
of 2:06%, with Terrifer second, three
quarters OF length away. while Lamp
lighter was third. four lengths behind.
Lowlander was 10 to 1 shot in the bet
ting, and all KINDS OF prices could be OBJ
tained on Terrlfier. Lamplighter was at
even money.
The race was worth $4,000 to the win
ner, $1,000 to the second and $1,000 to the
third. The winner is owned by Book
maker Fred Rowe, who. beside the rich
stake, Melted many thousands in bet.
The day opened oppressively hot, hut
The weather did not keep the crowd away,
fer there were fully 10000 people on the
grounds when the first race was called
and they kept coming till the time set for
the Suburban.
The betting ring was most animated
place, for every body was anxious to bet o
the great event. Lamplighter, at even
money, was the favorite, Banquet was next
in demand atfours, while Mars. Lowlander
and Pessaya were at tens. Twelve could
lie obtained on Dr. Hssbrouek and The
Pepper and sixties on Terrifisr and the
English horse IddesIeigh. An immense
amount was wagered on the result, and
most of it remained with the bnnkies.
The race was set for 4: DO and after
several breaks the flag dropped to good
start with Dr.. Hasbrouck in the lead and
the others in line close behind. Low
lander soon took the lead, with
TERRIER and Idde sleigh second
and third Hasbrouck and Lampighter
followed, and the others were punched
close behind. In the middle of the back
stretch LowIander and the leaders drew
away from Lamplighter and the rear
bunch, and at the head of the back
stretch Iddeslegh was beaten while. Lamp
lighter ana Banquet began to make run.
Lowlander turned into the homestretch
three lengths before Terrifer and DR..
Hasbrouek, VINO were neck and neck two
lengths ahead Of Lamp ighter.
The flying leader never faltered and
passed under the wire rather an easy
winner. Terrilier secured second place by
four lengths from Lam plighter. who beat
Hasbrouck by a head. Banquet. The
Pepper. Mars. Iddesleigh ana Pessara
flushed in the order named.
Owing to the tight between the Sleeps
head Bay authorities with the Gutenberg
and Fort Lee people and also with the
Western Union Company no one was
allowed to leave the grounds Till after the
Suburban aud precautions were taken to
prevent information getting out. hence the
erroneous reports telegraphed over the
country during the afternoon.
Five furlongs, Dobbins won, Melody
second, Declare third. Time. 1 :O2 2-5.
Five furlongs, Ameer won, Mic Mac
Queen second, Montepool third. Time,
1908 3-5.
One mile. Lizzie won. Pickpocket Sec
ond, st. Floriaa third. Time. 40.
Suburban handicap. one ard quarter
miles. LowlanGer 1o5 (McDermott) 10 to /,
won. Terrfipr 95 q. Lan,ley) 80 to l, sec
ond, Lamplighter 100 (Simms) II to 10,
third. Time. 2:O6 So
Futurity course. Tormentor won, Addie
second, Bess McDuff third. Time. 1:12.
Seven furlongs on the turf, hammie
won, Integrity second. Madrid third.
Time 90