New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-02
THE BELMONT-WH MATCH.
ETHELBERT AND JEAN BERAUD MAY MEET.

ETHELBERT AND JEAN BERAUD MAY MEET.
At the time when this article is written it seems
uncertain whether not the weather and the con-
dtion of the track will be satisfactory at Graves
end this afternoon. With favorable weather and
a good track Perry Belmonts Ethelbert Will meet
William C. Whitneys Jean Beraud In special
race at one mile and a quarter, each owner putting
up 900 and the club adding 5000 1t is probable
that Ethelbert will be strong popular favor1te.
because his victory in the Metropolitan Handicap
at Morris Park with 126 pounds in the saddle was
so impressive and notable Ethelbert won the
Metropolitan in brilliant manner. handling his
weight if he enjoyed having 126 pounds on his
back, and running with such power and freedom as
to call out enthusiastic praise not only from the
masses but from owners trainers and turf ex-
perts of all classes. 1t is true that Jean Berauds
performances as two-year-old were more reinarka-
bic than those of Ethelbert. Jean Beraud took up
heavy weight and stakes in his two-year-old
form with remarkable facility and exceptional
speed After he had captured the Wfthers and Bel
mont stakes last year lameness compelled the re-
tirement of Jean Beraud for the rest Of the sea-
son. Ethelbert the Realization in 1899 and
other valuable stakes. 1t cannot be doubted that
sthebert has improved much over MS ha
Ethelbert lost several important races in 1898 be-
Of bad starts. of accidents in contests and OF
The recent work of Ethelbert and Jean BeTau qtl
and thoroughly as to be fit for the struggle to-day
jean Beraud has not been Seen in pubiic for 50
long. not having taken part in any race within a
full year that the public favor naturally leans
toward Ethebert since many thousand specta-
tors his fine performance at Morris Park; but
Mr. Whitney his trainer. Mr.. WINNER, and many
familiar with all the details of the excellent
work which Jean Beraud has done this year VIII
back Jean Beraud to defeat Ethebert.
In the Carlton Stakes at one mile for three rec
Meekin: Teddy. standing. Magnificent Hamm mock
able starters. The conditions of the race require
Ildrim to carry 126 pounds. and allow Mesmerist
and NfcMeekin to start with only Ill pounds up.
It is hardly conceivable that Ildrim can beat Mes.
merist or McMeekin q mile with difference of
fifteen pounds Therefore Ildrim may stay in his
stable. The Green B. Morris pair, Modrine and
Pupil, have been running poorly this year that
their chances against Mesmerist and McMeekin
seem 10 be almost hopeless. Magnificent, Hammock
and Picardy proved their right to be classed
with Mesmerist and McMeekin. standing, however.
may cover the mile in fair style Toddy's work at
Morris Park was remarkably fast but his public
performances are far below his work. Possibly to-
day he may display the speed which he exhibited
in his private work in Westchester.
In the Hudson Stakes. at fi~e furlongs, the
FIeischmanns expect to start botl. Bonnibert and
Irritable Bonnibert must carry 125 pounds, be-
cause he won the $4,000 National Stallion Stakes
at Morris Park. Green B. Morris may start two,
Golden Age and Schoolmaster. The Fleischmann
pair will be hard to defeat in the Hudson.
Here the lists of entries: