The evening times., 1896-06-04

Counter Tenor. 1sO.. Hamilton
Sir Walter. 113. TaraI
NankiP ooh. 112. Dogcett
Hornpipe, 1l1................. Laniiey
st. Maxim. 10S. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Simms
Lake Shore, lO3. ........... Sloane
Paiafiin W. OLeary
This field is one OF the smallest that has
ever raced for the big prize, but what it
lacks in quantity it makes up for and TO
spare in quality. Every horse in it is III
fine fettle, as has been shown in Il race
in public or in a private trial.
CLIFFORD A RED-HoT FAvoRITE.
Clifford, the stout son OF Bramble, is
once more the favorite for the race. He was
favorite in the same event twO years ago,
but was practically left at the post, Dr.
Rice landing the stake at liberal odds Cliff
ford has appeared twice in public this sea-
son andin each event he hasdisposedo Of K ee-
nan, the Blemtop stables candidate, in n
way that leaves no question in he minds or
TURTLES that lie is to be first considered in
the list or candidates. In t-e absence of
Henry OF Navarro, vino WIS scratched
because he was unfit, Clifford viii lie the
hottest favorite since Tenny's year
st. Maxim, in the opinion Of many, is liable
to give him the stiffest kind OF ln argu-
:nent. The son OF st. Blaisc went amiss
and was not himself as a three yearold or
four-year-old. He showed plainly in his
last race-thc Gotham Handcap-that he
was himself again, as he galloped away
from keenan, and Counter Tenor. st.
Maxim Is a fine. outstanding horse and a
grand locker. Trainer Bob Tucker says lie
Will run the handicap dista nee, one and one
quarter miles. in 2:o7. If the horse can do
This he will win. for it is doubtful if the
race Will be run under those figures. st.
Maxim. in his trial couple OF days ago,
went the handicap distance in 81 - in wraps.
II was a grand trial and very pleasing to his
owners. his trainer and the stable follow
ing. Clifford. in a recent race at tie hanGi-
cap distance. covered the ground in gal
lop in 81 and a fraction.
TARALwILLBE on sIRwALTER.
Midothian's game son. Sir Walter. must
not he overlooked. His only public appear
ance this season was in the Metropolitan
Handicap, in which he finished third He
upheld his reputation for gameness in this
event, and only lowered his colors to
Counter Tenor and St Maxim, after
fierce fight. Taral, who rode him then and
Will ride him again this afternoon, was
greatly hampered by stable Instructions in
the Metropolitan, and to this fact he claimed
Sir Walters defeat was due. Today he
rides perfectly unrestricted, and he is con-
fident that he can land Sir Walter in first
place.
Nanki Pooh. whose dam, Yum Yum, was
well-known To race-goers eight or ten years
ago, is an unknown quantity in the race.
He was fair race-horse last season, ami
those who have seen his private work will
support him to win this afternoon
Counter Tenor, the entry OF the Ruppert
Stable, is an erratic. horse. In the Metro
rolitan, which he won, he ran like a race
torse. but in the Gotham stakes, n week
later. he sulkel the entire Journey. and was
never once dangerous or prominent. He
will take lot of beating should lie take
1t into bis head today to run kindly
HORNPIPE is IGNORED.
Honpipe, last years winner of the
handicap, will probably be ignored by bet
tors because of the hard track His feet
are not exactly right, and unless the going
is soft his temper usually asserts ITSELF
keenan's form, as shown in his races Mt
Morris Park. is not OF the best. on these
races lie has no license to win, but the
unexpected ofttimes occurs. Lake Shore
and Paladin. on form, also appear not to
have n chance. II is worthy of note how
ever, that Lake Shore, who in his races at
Morris Park did not have an average sell
ing plater's speed, ran n fast priavte trial
over the handicap course. His time was
2:11, done well within himself, and has
set turfmen thinking.
The weather here today is all that cnuld
be desired-dry. cool and pleasant. 1t is
estimated that at least 10000 persons will
witness the contest, which should prove a
grand and true run race because OF the
small field.
The oen-appea rance of Handspring's
name in the list of entries Tor the stake
causes some disappointment to racecoers,
but they generally agree that Phil nwyer
has acted wisely in keeping his crack OUT
of such Prr cling race, as the haudicap
is bound to be.
Mr.. Dwyer. while smarting under the
sting of defeat on Tuesday. pt sitively an
nounced that he would start the son of
Hanover and My Favorite i'll the Br, YIN
Handicap. Friends, however. intervene,i
and pointed out to him that such Il course
was likely To lead to the absolute ruin Of
the horse. Mr.. Dwyer has seen the sound
hess of this advice and n cite q thereon.
ltis likely that Hastings and Handspring
will meet in match at Grave send before
| the meeting closes. Such race, for
| $4,000 side, has been broached and has
| met with the approval of Messrs. Belmont
| and Dwyer and their trainers. The match
no doubt will be an accomplished fact in a
| few DAYS, when the conditions will be an
| nounced.