New-York tribune., 1901-07-05

odds Of ! 10 :, and the resulted in the most
astonishing upset OF the racing season. II will be
argued that Commandos first defeat as a three
year-old caused by the condition of the track,
which still dead after the thorough soaking 1t
received in Wednesdays showers.
This argument derives added weight from the
fact that both Of the Domino colts previous races
this year were run dry track, and, indeed,
Commando had twice been scratched from races in
which he was entered. avowedly because the con-
tests TO be decided in bad going. But if this
view is be accepted il tell heavily against
the claims of Mr.. Keenes colt 10 rank with the
really great horses Of American turf history The
really great horse is one whom weight will not
stop. who sprint six furlongs or last for two
miles, and who will run equally " Il in the mud
over a track that is lightning fast If Commando
cannot do this he must sep down and out for the
horse that
THE PARADERS ACHIEVEMENT.
The quality of The Paraders achievement was
Increased by the fact that he conceding five
pounds to Commando, a concession that was gen
erally regarded absurd. although II de-
manded by the conditions imposing certain penal
lies for certain victories. Moreover, the time
2ss as has never been beaten in the Realization
but twice. and The Friar. who holds the record
for the course-2:4s 2-5-was carrying eleven pounds
less than The Parader packed yesterday. to say
nothing Of yesterdays slow track
Commando looked 10 be in the pink Of condition
Is he went TO the post, but this was to be
pected for James Rowe. his trainer. is the last
TO start an unfit horse The Parader TOO.
appeared to be in fine fette. while nobody paid
much attention Handwork and Mortallo who
were evidently sent for the small end Of the big
stake Smile Alfonso and Vitellius were scratched
although any one Of them IS good the two
outsiders that
THE START DELAYED.
The start, which usual. from the old
Futurity chute was delayed several minutes by
Commando's disincnation to join the other candi-
dates. and as there was no barrier 10 aid the
starter there was one false break before the four
racers were sent away.
When the red flag finally fell The. Parader was
last away aud Commando q head in front. Spencer
at once took a wrap on him and Shaw shot Hand
work into commanding lead which had been in
creased 70 nearly three lengths when the horses
passed the stand for the first time. Commando
was a length and half before Mortallo, who was
hut neck ahead Of The Parader In this order
they ran TO the middle Of the backstretch when
Spencer. fearing 10 let Handwork get far
away called Commando and the latter an
s|ered with burst Of speed that seemed mar
vellous 70 the thousands who eagerly watch
ing every stride from the clubhouse and the grand
stand. In half dozen leaps Commando had
caught Shaws mount and the two were running
stride for stride So electric was Commanders
gam that at that moment not one person in hum
ored had any notion that there was more than
one horse in the race.
The Parader. however had meantime been i'm
proving his position and at the far he had left
Mortallo two lengths behind and sail for the
leaders Commando had by this time secured a
lead Of half a length Handwork. and the two
swung bit wide they rounded the final turn
Here was where the Lonestreet colt won the
spienddly ridden by McCue. he hugged the rail
50 tightly that he almost brushed II, and. running
with wonderful power and zest passed Handwork
and caught Commando and when the two
straight cry Of amazcnent went up as it
seen that The Parader a length in the lead
Spencer went TO the whip, and when he does that
ne Is pretty nearly beaten, beaten Seas this
tme for Commando could not do better. while The
Parader continued his Irresistible rush. and, con-