New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-05
RACING AT GRAVESEND.
STARTLING DEFEAT OF SIR WALTER.

N.
WrNNERS-GRIFFIN FIRST IN TWO RACES.
rorecaster Dunns funny little freak answered
every purpose so far the weather was concerned
at the Gravesend track yesterday. Even If II was
not a genuine cold wave the race-goers who swell
tered in the reality of A hot wave last week were
devoutly thankful for the change. Like tips on
racetrack Mr. Dunns forecasts are subject TO
change But it is plain enough in many cases
that funny little freaks are of frequent occur
renee in racing Although the card was extremely
attractive before any Withdrawals were made, u
was on the whole pensive day for the bettors as
that funny little freak Penn three races. 10
the intense delight OF the layers of odds. Griffin
captured two of the six contests. and John 1amley
secured the first for Colonel Rupert Doggett
failed 10 catch the judges eye although he had a
mount in each of the SIX races. Taral was ldii
up. as he had been sung las, week by bee which
evidently in league with the layers OF odds
The attendance was large and gratife1 the fond
est wishes OF Philip J. Dwyer. who intends 20 race
next week that the horsemen viii have a chance
10 keep their horses at work.
Racing will begin at Brighton Beach on June L.
alternating with the racing days of the Sheepshead
Bay meeting The Jockey Club will meet to-day
and the racing dates will then be settled definitely.
II is said that a meeting OF ten days. or at the
most OF fifteen days. will lie all that will be at
tempted Morris Park this
1t was distlnctively speculative gathering that
witnessed yesterdays racing Each contest gave
The spectators chance to exercise their judgment
in selecting the winners The Brookdale Handicap
expected 10 be the principal feature OF the
days sport before any horses taken out.
but Withdrawals reduced the field CT thirteen down
four starters. and the absence OF Patr!cian and
Hornpipe regretted deeply Everybody the
track interested how Sir Walter and
Lazzarone would perform. obtain fore
on them for the Suburban Handicap Patrican
kept in the stable because Philip j. Dwyer
unable to secure in season the services of com
petent jockey ride him. The bettors poured in
their wagers to ? on Sir Walter fast
the layers OF odds could take Of their names.
Lazzarone and Sister Mary bet on at even
money for second place. while Stephen J.
nbblcd at by the members Of a colored delegation
from Boston. who carried their credentials with
them. The race was unsatisfactory 10 the experts
who bet Sir Walter. Every yard of the Journey
run in such manner that the chances were
greatly against him.
When the flag fe,l the field punched for three
furlongs at extremely slow pace. Every horse
was under a pull. Lazzarone resented being
strained and sulkeG. Doggett Sir Walter was
forced TO make his pace. Notwithstanding
the fac, tina; he carried l96 pounds. The real
racing began three furongs from the finishing
post. when Stephen J. made play for the lead.
Doggett rode Sir Walter desperately. but II was
81 no avail bsnn on sepaSn r s90rfd T More
down the valiant Sir Walter and beat him OUT by
en e a@ay Stephen j. IS ineooKns horse
ana IS over sixteen hands in height He Is a trie
lime 49,. was slow. and NJ. Dwyer had serious
In the first Gotham made his first appearance
in public this season. He was made pnD!c favor
;;e but The professional bettors favored Weinberg
and our Jack Lamey hal the mount on Gotham
and that fact insured his hackers good odas. 10
at 10 70 8. and Weinberg. at Il = . gave the lay
ers all they could do. - eArnesiy Was cach morse
s,art, weinberg esssaying the task Of pacenak, RI
He was Closely followed by Gotham. VINO wrested
the lead from him at the mead Of ne homesiIetGh
and won eevory by a GOOD neck rom our JACK *,
q lot Of ground in the homestretch. Aureiian VAS
The second race was another medium for extensive
speculation. The Morris hy Tenderness AZ 70 l.
had Iarge fo,lowings. pierre Loriari's INV ArIath
firmly supported al 70 l. and nad many ID
mirers who bet with confidence, as Griffin vas her
Peep o Day quietly PLAYED on the str xr
ern men placed their eonde5e in kes2R b on the
first to break the line. Glossy followed by Tender
first quarter of mile and then made rush for the
lead The Jockeys on ana Resn We're Were
wits Ardath was length in front IA, and Ard4h won
ness who beat Religion by neck for he place.
The Seaside Stakes. selling stakes FOR two-year-
a gift for Requial. who was at 10 on in the bet,
ting; The others ranged at from 70 to TO- . to !
is easily DESCRIBE To n eo Start Gssron
sse a1s fesgnsd the eadershp at the end
three fTr9nF FROM to PsSn er Who beat s By two
lengths For the place There was no bid the
winner. Requitai. who was entered to be sold Tor
In the fifth race the layers. Of odds made per.
and Jack the Jew at 10 ! each, and Mirage and
Sir Dixon. jr.. at to each. were al well support
order for {sTong gs o ghsn Penn ,Re sa
ar once on began ss ae ngdon but was
rocketed half way down the strach Mirage gained
e dahce By III e anda %rase @
length from 1<angdon who vas cosiIg me ds'anee
In the last race Song and Dance was plunged e,i
greedy accepted 10 against his chances ir'g
wa ss in aer S s Y 10 and led aa
way down the backstretch when Penn prodded
ress Song and Dance far II the rear Win Win
slowly on the leaders Prg led into tho homesretch
BY length and coming s AVA Won esy b a
beat Song and Dance by more than iens'h f'r
Reports were anoat at the track that william
Donohue had been uttering threats that ne "ouli
can TO account certain perI esa %D a II VIII
lam Donohue ventures 10 utter any thIeats aed''T.
2afone or OF any other horse. and II william Dono,
hue ventures 10 repeat spch inGeas IN 1e and
OF sufficient number OF reputaPe respol,igie ia ~
credible witnesses. his case VIII be promptly ' a
before The Jocsey Tp oa any Us c"uniy In WHICH he
may venture to utter any threats II may ne ,,'a d
uttered such threats did Donohue an Injustice the
Tribune does not intend to 90 any mnlu S M.
uttered any threats. the reports whifn were cur 1
rent TO some extent yesterday wer' injurious ana
rnisleading But just at this time frw things
may be taken for granted: TE tribune ,ne mas
time in exactly the way which Is satisfactory 10
The Tribune. no matter VINO may NAV w"i he , da
pleased with The Trbunc's criticisms may digest
their dlspeastire at their leisure But any owners
nv trainers who indulge In threats or IN violence
ought to bear in mind al all tines ana' ,rsdns IN
,hese DAYS in this part of the country. moreover,
ali turbulent and trucuent owners ana uash. h
oIghf 10 remember that the present nhccff OF tne
Jockey Club are law-abding ana law. reSPcI,srn
men, and that any owner Or trainer VIM ,reof
pronptness And any owner or trainer VINO - .h,
on the turf this year for violating any IN" """'-
ever viii not get back for a long time. - :, T.,
Donohue may be giant intellectually but ne M ~
q small man physically. lie was formerly J2ck'S
and his material dimensions are circumscrpep a" a.,