The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
HENRY OF NAVARRO
Won the Suburban by Length-The
C0mmoner Was Second and CIii.
ford Third-Time, 2O7.

Sheepshead. June 23.-Uenry of Navarro
demonstrated once more his right to the
title, king of the turf, by winning the
thirteenth Suburban handicap at Sleeps
head Bay today. His victory was Well
earned and as In many OF his private con.
tests, he beat some Of the best horses in
training. The mighty Clifford was among
the vanquished today. So were the Com
moner, Sir Walter. Hornpipe, Belmar and
Nanki Pooh. Clifford was first favorite
over Henry of Navarro. This was large
ly through the fact that Taral had the
mount of him. Clifford was favorite for
the Brooklyn handicap and was beaten by
Sir Walter In very close finish. Tarals
superior jockeyship, every one said, de-
feated Clifford. 1t had something to do
with Sir Walters victory on that occa-
sion. but Clifford refused to run kindly
He did not do his best until too late. Clay
ton, who rode him, got the blame for
Clifford's failure to make his run until
too late. Taral was engaged to ride him
in today's great race and every one said
that Clifford would do better with a
stronger jockey than Clayton on his back
Clifford did not do as we'll for Taral as
he did for Clayton. He was never once
dangerous or prominent.
The Commoner, with Clayton up, was
the contending horse at the finish. He 1t
was that forced his former stable COM
panion, Henry of Navarro, to a cruel drive
to hold his own. Clifford had all his work
cut out to finish ahead OF Belmar, Horn
pipe, Sir Walter and Nanki Pooh, who
were all In hopeless difficulties a couple
of furlongs from home. Clayton made a
bold bid for victory on the Commoner.
Hornpipe had given up the struggle ard
rn1 70 haN- hItt IN
beat The latter was runnig sluggishly on
the outer side and urged him as Taral
would and did. he failed to get enough
speed out Of him to force Henry of Ma
varre to q drive The Commoner put u
new element of danger into the race so
far as Henry was concerned. His chal-
lenge was so persistent and well-t!med
that he had headed Henry before Griffin
realized that in the Comomner he had a
fo eman worthy Of his steel. He settled
down to ride Henry Of Navarro. The lat
ter fairly flew away from the goading OF
Grlaln's steel-clad heels. Only once did
the lash descend upon Henry's heaving
tanks. That was enough. He knew that
he was required to do his best and with
the same dauntlesS courage that mas
marked his entire career, he put his best
energies forth and won by a length. The
COmnONeT, tHe SoUu thihS iioii 'HS "''7S
that had been so carefully bottled up, had
to be content with place honors. These
lie secured from Clifford by half length.
The victory of Henry of Navarro was're-
ceived with cheers. The day was a good
one for professional betters. l. ne double
event went to Ornament. ten to one
shot, after afurious drive with Octagon,
the favorite, by length. Preston, ar
other ten to one shot. won the first race.
The other events were we'll contested The
Gather was ideal or racing. This brought
one Of the largest crowds that ever sa "
Suburban to sheephead Bay, the Good
wood of America. A careful estimate
placed the attendance at 10000 persons.
Summaries:
The Suburban, handicap, for 3-year-
olds and upword, IA miles-Henry of Ma
varre l29 Griffin. 2 to !, won; The Com
moner, 1l3, Clayton, 20 to l, second; Cliff
ford, 1876, Taral. 1 to 5. third. Belmar,
Hornpipe, Str Walter and Nanki Pooh
also run. Time-a.0i.