New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
ETHELBERT THE CHAMPION
JEAN BERAUp WAS NOT HIS EQUAL.
w. C. WHITNEY LOST THE SPECIAL RACE AT
GRAVESEND.

GRAvEsEND.
Perry Belmont owns the champion racer of Amer
tc:, That was made plain at Gravesend yesterday,
when his Ethelbert defeated William G. whitney
lean Beraud by a broad margin No one who saw
5thelbert's exploit will expect Jean Berauo 10 re-
verse that verdict. Mr.. Whitney and his trainer
said both before and after the contest that jean
IIeraud was ready for the fight and that 'hey
would be quick acknowledge Ethelbert $ super
GRITTY in case their colt was not successful ~heh
Etholbcrt passed the Judges several lengths III ao
vance of Jean Beraud. Mr.. Whitney and those as
ISOLATED with him freely admitted that h'heloeIt
was the better of the two. They had no excuses
10 offer and no pleas in mitigation TO suggest
They were frank manly and unreserved No cavii
or bubble their lips. They had met the
enemy and they were his.
Had the finish been close, or had there been any
incident which could have affected the result
Ethelbert's championship might not stand out SO
abruptly il stands But no one couid
couture I'D criticism of Ethelbert's prowess. The
start was even. and no crowdng or jostling oc-
Cured. Turner rode Jean Beraud vigorously and
without mistake No trickery was attempted by
either rider. EthelbeIt can conquer Jean Berauo
at any distance, and his running was so stalwart
that the owners and trai-or9 from Sandy Hook to
Honolulu will hereafter hold Perry Belmont
Ethebert. of Eothen and -kaori. in wholesome
respect.
Nav IL be permitted TO remark timidy that the
racing column Of The Tribune since Ethelbert first
fellow was a good fellow? AS a two-ysar-old
Ethelbert was worthy of honor and praise, but he
was a child Of misfortune. Woful starts, dolefnl
pockets gangrened rides and all sorts of mishaps
and mischances fell to his lot forlorn Griefs and
troubles covered him mantle With any luck
but the worst imaginable, Ethebert would have
been in the yan in many races in 1898 which he
lost. He was enshrouded by a dismal fate. The
courageous youth did not lack persistence. He had
ancestry, gentle blood, a stout heart. and he did
Of -G7a lind OrI1a
could find good in every one and everything is ia
miIiar. She asked one day If she had ever
thought Of any estimable quality IN the Prince of
Evil She hesitatei, and then, smiling sWeetly. she
replied, I'VE might well initiate his perseverance,.
Ethelbert persevered as a two-year-od. perseversd
as three-y earold. and he is still perseverng. A J.
Joyner made up his mind after scanning Ethel
bert's feats wo-year-old that when the colt
was for sale he would advise Perry Belmont to buy
him. That was golden counsel. Mr.. Belmont
bought Ethelbert for $4,000. He was worth $4,000
at least when Mr.. Belmont purchased him. Wasn't
that a bargain? Mr. ArkeH was owner OF
Ethelbert when he sold, and Mr.. Elmore
trained him. They had treasure. and they knew
il, but they eager TO promote the ascendancy
of Perry Belmont's colors. and they let Ethelbert
go at a sacrifice. Mr.. Belmont might now grace
fully present TO each Of them set Of engrossed
resolutions for their nobleness of soul. Had they
not governed by lofty. aItruistic motives Mr..
Arkell might still be an owner of the champion
runner OF the New World, and Mr. Emore might
still be training him. And Mr.. Belmont should not
pass by Mr.. Joyner when he is distributing me-
MORALS. He bought Ethelbert on Mr.. Joyner's ur-
gent recommendation. and Mr.. Joyner has trained
the colt with felicity of touch. This trainer
has large stable He trains not only Perry Bel
monts horses. but those Of Pierre Lorillard also.
Mr.. Lorillards turn for laurels may come later.
PAIR OF RIVALS OF RENOWN.
The conditions Of the special race between Ethel
bert and Jean Beraud provided that the weather
should be favorable and the track IN good
dition Each owner put up 1000. and the Brooklyn
Jockey Club added 5000. The distance mile
and quarter and each colt carried 126 pounds.
1t was hot and humid day. but fortunately
rain fell until after the special race and the track
was in perfect condition, dry and fast The air
thick with moisture when the two colts
to the post but neither has any throat trouble and
the fifth brisk shower fell, and it
been indulgent to EtheIbert and Jean Beraud
holding back his water brigade until the duel had
which was grouped within the Grayesend gates
j. Dwyer president Of the Brooklyn Jockey CUB
gloated over the certainty of huge dividends. The
MANAGEMENT had been too avaricious TO arrange a
programme of seven races including the Belmont
sd9nd o sPe 6a ana the SSS which had been
name. a match came back to Mr.. Dryers pocket
1t was a free handed. well clothed cheerful
b and truly AmeTsan thFong Of sport
dreary little course chiefly 70 the special race
cuesion was the encounter Of the two colts. Few
expressed the view that Ethelbert nearly he
forgetting that EtheIbert was the uniuckiest of
animals in most of the months of that season
Several interlocutors recalled the Withers and
Belmont of 1899 the prey Of Jean Beraud. while
Ethelberts adherents exalted the gores of the
Realization
Throughout the betting Ethelbert was the odds
on favorite. and In number and holiness the Ethel
bert legious far surpassed the Jean Beraud array
Undoubtedly Jean Beraud would have had bigger
troops of followers but that he has a French name
which coy and timid people shrink from attacking
This colt was bred by Gideon & DAILY, who sold
him 10 Mr.. Whitney for s25, 900 $50 900 or some
small sum Of that sort (the exact figures are nm
a tWo-year-old In his early youth John Daly ac-
CURED a picture painted by the French artist lean
t5eraud This paipting represented scene at
Monte Carlo when the roulette ball dronned into
the zero. This scene depicted with so much
spirit that Mr.. DAILY admired it. especia y as he
was a personal friend of the Prince of Monaco
Because he owned this painting by Jean Beraud
Mr.. DAILY christened the of His Highness and
Carrie G. with the name Of the Frenchman
RECOMMENDATIONS Of Jean Beraud vary widely on the
racetracks and in the poolrooms. It IS thoroughly
Anglicized by those turfmen who refer TO the colt
as Gene Barrodde with a violent emphasis on the
t'olGe." Others say Gene Barroo." Still Others
think the right pronunciation is Gene Barreau"
and hundreds twist il into John Berraudd" ac-
centing the AUDI" with thump. Suppose
that colt had been called Case Card" or Ca M
Turn Copper the Ace! Then would have
been acceptable 10 the average of betting men
that he is to-day.
WHAT THE SPECTATORS SAW
Ethelbert drew the rail position. When the pair
walked 10 the starting point the applause was
general. Both had been thoroughly trained by mas
trainers. Both masterpieces Of training
Maher rode Ethelbert and Turner rode Jean
Beraud. The couple moved off in unison. head and