The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-05
GOSSIP OF THE RUNNERS.
THE OFFER TO MATCH FILIGRANE
AGAINST ivy OF HIS AGE

AGAINST Any OF HIS AGE,
Many Chances Outside n Special Race for
the Morris Three-YeRr-Old-R VIII
he Resumed mt Gravesend This After
noon-Good Entry for the Chief Events.
The six days racing already decided at the
Brooklyn Jockey Clubs meeting has been
brimful Of interest. and the results indicate
that some lively sport may be looked for dur
ing the balance OF the Gravesend schedule
which has yet ten days to run. There were
many surprises during the past week. but the
greatest in public estimation was the de-
feat Of the Metropolitan winner Filigrane
by Half Time on Memorial Day. The
Dryer Rclding had a decided pull in
the weights. but even at that his victory was
regarded as u fluke by many OF the critics. who
asserted that Littlefed's tactics had spoiled
the chances OF the Morris crack. Owners and
trainer remain loyal to their senior jockey
however. and through THE Sun they have
since stated that they will back FiliRrane. with
LittleHed up. against any three year old in
training at equal weights. Such match could
not well be made under existing rules. but II Ia
"up to" any of the racing associations to ar
range n special sweepstakes and settle the
point at issue
The aspect OF the dispute widened consid-
erably on Saturday when Lotharo beat Half
Time by just such a rush as the latter sprung
on flilRrane. Taxing tnTee-yedf-OlO form on
this line brings Ethelbert into the argument
and there is raro opportunity for a special
sweepstakes between those named IL the
owners are willing. Such an event would
make a big feature for one OF the closing days
at Gravesend or tho opening week at
sheepshead Bay. Still. there is no necessity
for Mysteries on the subject, as the forthcoming
stakes on the metropolitan circuit furnish
ample opportunity to the three-year:olds to
settle the question OF supremacy. Filigrane
will have many legitimate chances during the
season to assert himself without npsetting the
regular schedule, and II he can win the subur-
ban. for instance, he can retire with reputa-
ton that will live after him.
The Morris colt is in extremely light in this
classic handicap, which marks the opening OF
he starts and wins, he. viii not only Be pro
nounced the best colt OF his year. but the first
his 6Ss no the stsks and @
other useful ones Of bis own year, there should
be % in HS up for
laday in ,the suburban, is focusing a lot Of at
string recently at Morris Park JohnIE, Madden
showed marked sn 6 to S seGnF T HIM but
boy Bennington secured last years Suburban
winner Madden subsequently, paid Bennipg
ton $1,000 more for the horse. and on Saturday
disposed of him to sydney Paget for at least
twice that amount.
be run tomorrow over the one mill and a fur:
long course at Gravesend have been allotted
as follows:
12 George NE Hfene ny yot St cloud III Pink oo.,
Ethelher and Candleblack. 1l2: Bangle and Imp,
am" & ioi %.yi
Mann Mr.. clay Millstream DR.. ,Eichberg Sir HUI
Sr ND t sstsna and Eye S2
ana High Degree u; jsffer;op and Slpsn: vs. Jean:
Handpress Ellerdale and Dantorth. 90
Some fine trials were witnessed yesterday
over the Long Island courses for the two big
events to be decided to;morrow. the Criterion
Stakes for -year-old flllies and the Park
were perfect For the. Criterlon Stakes.
dian Fsry Covered Az Ave furiones IN 114
1:03H. Matt Allen sent Eesper Bells. The Lady
Swagger and Turkish Bride over the same
work with Fond Hopes and Lady Of the Vale
Virginia Earl. Runaway Girl. Primrose Day.
Killeshandra and Oneck Queen also did some
fast speed trials.
Banastar. the Brookdale Handicap cand idate.
worked mile and a quarter in 2:16 With
Maher up he went great guns. but was hard
held the entire route. Kingdom went a mile in
! :5S Box galloped mile and quarter
After Merry Prince had won the closing race
asked W. c. DAILY what the horse was worth.
The latter said 5000;
He Is yours" said Belmont ,
would spare no one in selling races.
That is right" said the Jockey Club Presi-
dent; that is what selling races are made for"
The entries for to-day's races arc as follows:
First RsceThe Kensngton Hurdle Handicap, for
5000 10 the second horse and 500 to tho third
mile and three quarters over seven hurdles