The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-23
THE SUBURBAN ENTRIES.
CLIFFORD md HENRY OF M
yARRE ARE THE FAyORITES.
Although The Conmoner L. a Formidable
Opponent-Every Indication Points to
Great Race.


NEW YORK, June 22-The entry list
for the thirteenth suburban handicap 10
be run for tomorrow at shepshead Bay.
was made public this afternoon. The fol-
lowing are the announced starters and
their Jockeys
Henry Of Navarro. Griffin.
Nankipooh. Doggett.
Hornpipe. Hamilton.
Sir Walter. Ballard.
Bclmar. Sins.
Clifford, Taral.
The Commoncr. Clayton.
The track was very heavy last night
after the RAIN but has been drying out.
and, except in some places, was IN fairly
| good condition this afternoon. Superinten-
| dent Clark said then that 10 would be
as fast as at any time since 80 was built
| and the trainers agreed with him.
| The suburban and the first division OF
| the double event will be the star attrac-
! lions Of tho opening day Of the Coney
! Island Jockey Clubs spring meeting. As
| matter Of course. the surban is the
| event around which the most interest
centers. The indications are that a small
field will DO battle Tor tho coveted prize
Not more than seven horses Will 60 10 tie
post. Tlis will be one more than last
year So long as the cracks Henry OF
Navarro and Clifford are among the con-
testants, the general public Will De glad
IL the field Is small. n will diminish the
chances ~ crowding and practically in
sure true run race
THE FAVORlTES.
view has resolved Itself into q match
between Henry Of Navarro and Clifford !
The klemton stables candidate has done |
everything IN the way OF preoara,ory |
work that has been asked 81 him TIE |
acknowledged king received his nnal .r.al |
on Saturday. He was sent n mile and |
a hair. lie negotiated the distance |
~ 2,as 10 md finished well within himself |
Henry Of Navarrcs' mile and q Quarter !
was reeled of I'm 2.09I-2 Clifford was |
also asked tho final question en- SATURDAY |
lie went over the suburban ,ourie iu |
z.lo u. His work. although second |
slower than Henry Of Navarre's wps |
very much admired by the h1rsemer lo- |
Gated at the Long Island tracL. who wcf'
all on hand 20 see the cracks get Their |
last trials
Keenan, went mile with Henry Of
N3varre and then stopped. TIE n lie was |
covered I'm lf2l-2. This gives color 70 |
tho rumor that IL was the plan Of his |
stahle 10 send him 10 the post 10 cut |
out inc pace for his mighty stable com
panion A. the eleventh hour lie was
withdrawn
Henry Of Navarro has received a care
mi preparation and although Clifford has
become favorite IN tho future books u
IS thought me former VIII be IN greater
demand before the horses 60 20 the post
Clifford owes his favoritlsm chiefly 10 the
fact that Taral will ride behind him
Ta'hl Is strong enough 10 DO him Jus
tice.
SIR WALTERS HANDICAP.
The penalty incurred for winning the
Brooklyn Handicap-I2 pounds-mnde .,ir
walter with l2j pounds Oh his back.
doubtful candidate. lie is IN great shane
Just now, but his imposi is TOO great for
inc game little fellow 10 hold his own
win Henry Of Navarro or clifford. lie
VIII not nave the advantage of Taral 81
his back either
II the delay at the post is not too great
and Clifford runs kindly. he viii
give Henry OF Navarro the aghr
or his life tomorrow. IL be
cannot win easily ne Will know that
there has been a horse race Belmar
WIN one hundred and ten pounds no will |
take ~ lot Of beating. lie is a thoroughly
game morse, and although he is not really
at hi1 best hc Will Dee very near the winner
at the finish. Sims has been engaged TO
ride hun. lie can safely be- depended up-
on L. get the last ounce out OF the Freak
Ness candidate
Clayton will pilot The Commoner If W.
wallace adhercs To- his intentions and
sends the horse 20 the post. This horse
f.fff o.. TAI q T.I.. D
regarded by many Judges as having ana
outside chance. Tie won the BROOKLYN !
handicap hy luke, and although q VIC
tory for Lakeland would bee a n0ular |
event. and a big thing for the Brighton !
Beach contingent. IL would be the height
of folly 20 back him 20 beat such horses
as Henry of Navarro and Clifford Tie
pray have q chance 10 get third mcnev
after a battle with Belmar and Sir Wal
ter
NanlipOoh has won race this season.
bat his performance On the Brooklyn handi-
ZAP would not warrant anyone supporting
lm in tho suburban.
HANDSPRING MAY RUN.
Tie company VIII. if there is NOT q
,latinE reversal of form. be- entirely too
GOOD for him. Handspring SOME say.
may 60 20 the post. Handspring is DOT
within many pounds of his best form, and
pes dcs, IF DE were not stale. Dr. would
pc asking too much OF a thrce-year-oid
% pick up one hundred and fifteen pounds
md beat older horses OF such caliDre as
Ienry OF Navarro aud Clifford.
The entries for am The events bat the
ifth are light. only eight are coiorel
or the double event. and these
10 not include Don DE ORC.
george Kcssler. Eidolon. or any
II the cracks. Octaeon viii carry the I
3tmtou colors In place Of Don DE orc.
ilumcrng will De- the Erie stables stand
.rd- bearer. Marcus DAILY will depend I Z
pon Scotch Chieftain and Trcwbridse i
and Co VIII sent hthos. the Morris Z
ast-of. 10 the post. e