Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

SION BACh.
ana three elghths-Scottish Chieftain won,
ON Deck second. and Octagon third.
Time, 2:23 il. Horoscope, Dondero, and
ogden also ran.
Fourth race-Amateur Cup. one mile
Diversion won. Xmas second. and Hawar-
DIN third. Time, 1862.
Fith raco-Nan Cortland Handicap,
seven furionge--Tingo won. Premier Sc
cond. ana Seifast third. Time. 1.21 81.
Sixth race-mile and a quarter-Wool-
hurst won. Sue Kittie second, and Coun-
seil0r Howe third. Time 2:ll Sd.
BROOKLYN HANDICAP TOMORROW
NEW YORK. May 2g.-The chief topic
here in sporting circles is the Brooklyn
Handicap to be run at Gravesend on
Monday AS far as can be learned
there is every probability o. dozen
starters. and the owners and trainers
profess 10 be we'll satisfied with the con-
dtion OF their charges. The top weight
however, Will be an absentee, for the
Thompsons have concluded not TO start
Rcquital. his work since his defeat by
Handspring being very unsatisfactory.
The reports that Handspring would be
among tho missing were vigorously de-
MED by =. j. Dwyer. who said that his
colts condition was entirely satisfactory,
the last work being the best OF the year
and that Simms will pilot him-to victory
Mr. Dwyer thinks, even if ne Is the top
weight
Belmar is next IN weight, and his move
ment on Wednesday last was 20 salts
factory that he win be n great fayOrite
with many although his stable COM
panion THE Winner.' who ran so good
a race in the Metropolitan Handicap, is
fs..H f.Ff r.fsfr
T.. Dwyer will enter Harry Reed and
Ben. Eder. and they are absolutely it,
The former. however. is in highest favor
among those who have been watching the
early-morning gallopS.
The Onccks Stables Sir Walter is sure
to be a popular favorite. He is the
most unfortunate Of horses. however. al
ways being beaten by just a head. Maui
rice viii be a starter, IN all probability,
but his races at Morris Park nave been
extremely bad. Lake Shore VIII go. and
will doubtless have considerable follow
ing on his last race.
m all the reports are correct. the race
Will be the most sensational I'm the his
tory OF the event. The entries and
weights follow: Handspring l25. Bel
mar. l2i; Sir walter, The Winner, is;
Harry Reed, III; Ben. Elder. ll3; Free Ad-
vice. Loki. los; Lake Shore. 49, Merry
Prince. lo0: King Arthur H., IS; Volley. So;
jefferson. SO.
SUSCEPTIBILITY STAKES.
ST. LOUIS. MO, May 29.-The Mlssis-
sippi-Valley Stakes. worth 81 800. was the
feature of to-day's card az the Fair
Grounds. Macy went 10 the post favorite,
and was played heavily. David was Sc
cond choice. opening at 10 /, and re-
ftFsa..
when a heavy plunge was made on him.
Linda was IN an ugly mood. and delayed
the start twenty minutes.
They got oil with Macy in front. Re
member Me second. and Linda third.
David was fourth. At the half Freeman.
on David. went after Macy. AZ the
three-quarters Macy had shot his bolt.
David and Macy raced as one. ten lengths
ahead Of the field from the half TO the
three-quarters where David assumed the
lead and won in hollow style from MACY.
First racc-seven furlongs Ursula won,
Gold Top second. and Disturbance third.
Time, l:32 81.
Second race-one mlle-FlorIdas won.
| Col. Gay second. and Aim third. Time
10
Third receive furlorgs. 2-year-olds-
Sorrow won, Miriam G.. second, and LiOa-
ton third. Time. 1861
Fourth Mississippi Valley Stakes
one mile-Dayid Gc7, Freeman, to ]
and 10 81 won. Macy q 10 l and out
second and Damoclss U5 to ! and to j
third Time. l:A1-A.
Fifth race-hfteen- siXteenths OF a mile
Marquise won Helen H. Gardner second
and Ace third. Time 1:2S 81.
Sixth racs-seven furlongs-Sea Robber
won. Scorcher second. and Russell A
third Tine q -