The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-06-24
EMPEROR OF THE TURF.'
HENRY OF NAV4RRE WINS THE
 GREAT SUBURB4N STAKES.

Clifford, the Favorite, Badly Beaten--The
 COmmoner Secures Second Honors-
 Twenty Thousand People Witness tho
 Great Turf Event--It Was the Thirteenth
 of the Famous Series.
 Sheepshead, l.. l., June 23.-Henry of Navarro demonstrated once more his right to the title King of the Turf' by winning the thirteenth Suburban Handicap here to-day. His victory was well earned and he beat Clifford, The Commoner, Sir Walter, Hornpipe. Belmar and Nankipooh. Clifford was first favorite. This was largely due to the fact that Taral had the mount on him. Contrary to general expectation, however, Clifford was not the horsa that fought out the issue with Henry. Taral had some difficulty in keeping him among the leaders and when he called upon him in the home stretch he was utterly wanting. The Com- moner with Clayton up was the con- tending horse at the finish. He it was that forced Henry of Navarro to a cruel drive to hold his own. Clifford had all his work cut out to finish ahead of Belmar, Hornpipe, Sir Walter and Nankipooh, who were all in hopeless difficulties couple of furlongs from home.
 The start for the great race was prompt and good. Belmar was the first to break the even line. He quickly yielded the post of honor to Hornpipe. At the upper turn Hornpipe Book a commanding lead. He was joined by The Commoner. As they swung into the back stretch The Commoner headed Hornpipe. This pair had a good streak of daylight between themselves and Henry of Navarro, who was the most forward of the others. There was but little change in this order until they reached the old club house turn.
 Henry of Navarro then joined the leaders. The others also moved up. Nankipooh, who had been trailing all the way was called upon to exert him. self as they were rounding the turn. He soon collapsed and dropped out of the race. They swung into the home stretch with The Commoner in con- mand Tapped to the throat latchet by Henry of Navarro, who had Hornpipe and Clifford at his Withers. The weight and pace had begun to tell upon Sir Walter and he dropped back to keep Nankipooh company
 When they were strengthened out for home Hamilton went to work like fiend on Hornpipe. The son of MT Pickwick and Round Dance responded with such a wonderful burst of speed that the cry, 'Hornpipe wins!" rang through the stand. Griffin, however, still had a tight hold on Henry of Ma varre Hornpipe got half a length ahead of him, but Griffin did not fear Hornpipe. He sat motionless and kept his grip on Henry of Navarre's head until the sixteenth post had been pass ed. Clayton then made bold bid for victory on The Commoner. Hornpipe had given up the struggle and Henry of Navarro appeared to have but Cliff ford to beat The latter was running sluggishly on the outer side, and, urg- ing him as Taral would and did, he failed to get enough speed out of him to force Henry of Navarro to a drive.
 The Commoner put a new element of danger into the race, so far as Henry of Navarro was concerned. His chal- lenge was so persistent and well timed that he had headed Henry of Navarro before Griffin realized that in The Com- moner he had a foeman worthy of his steel. He then settled down to ride Henry of Navarro. The latter fairly flew away from the goading of Griffin's steel-clad heels. Only once did the lash descend upon Henry of Navarre's Hanks That was enough. The game horse put his best energies forth and won by a. length. Time, 1:07. The Commoner had to be content With place honors. These he secured from Clif- ford by half length.
 The victory of Henry of Navarro was received with cheers. The holiday crowd bet on Henry of Navarro. Al number Of bookmakers held Clifford out of their books to their sorrow. The place and 1, and books were hard hit by The Commoner getting the place.
 The day was a good one for the pro- fessonal betters. The double event went to Ornament a 10 to 1 shot, after a. furious drive with Octagon, the fa- vorite. Octagon was gaining at every stride in the run through the stretch. and he might have beaten Ornament, but at the critical juncture Griffin let go Octagon's head. This enabled Or nament to win by a length.
 Preston, another 10 to 1 shot, won the first race. Gotham. the odds-on favor ite, finished second. The Dragon and Peep o'Day were dual favorites for the second race. The former won in hollow fashion. The talent made Red Cloud favorite for the hurdles and the old horse won after spirited battle with Golden Gate. The weather was ideal for racing and the attendance was 20,- coo.