Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-24
Several FaVorites Among the
Eighteen Entries.
HERBERT A MUD HORSE
RAIN PREDICTION TURNED THE
TALENT TO HIM.
Blues, Advance Guard and Others
Likely to Win Under Favor
able Circumstances.

NEW YORK. May 24-COnditions were
favorable today for one of the greatest
Brooklyn handicaps ever run. The list or
probable starters was large and of extra
high class. and. according to the card. If
all eighteen go. it will be the second larg-
est field in the history of the race. A
conservative estimate of the crowd to at
tend the race placed it at $500. The sport
of racing has grown in the estimation
of the public that the attendances this year
have been enormously increased. even on
the most ordinary days when the programs
have been duh and unattractive.
Those who try to pick winners were di-
vided in their opinions to the merits of
the horses entered. Apparently first in ia
vor were Blues, Advance Guard. Roehamp-
ton Herbert and three-year-Olds Dom Paul.
FlywheeI and Pentecost. But little is
known here of the western horse Mono
graph. but his races at Delmar Park last
fail were good. The Regent, Sadie S, Eth
les. Reina. kamara ard Carbuncle were
lightly weighted. and therefore had the
support of those who believe that weight
tells against the horse that has to carry it.
Weather Bright and Warm.
The morning weather was bright and
warm. but there is a good breeze blowing.
From 10 o'clock on all lines of transporta
ton were crowded with persons bound for
Gravesend.
The weather forecaster predicted rain for
the day. and this encouraged Herberts sup
porters. who said rain could be too hard
for their favorite. who has been called the
Mud Domino" On the other hand. the
supporters of Blues and Advance Guard
hoped there would be rain.
1t was thought likely that at least sixteen
horses would go to the post. During the
winter Blues was the favorite and was ia
yOred by many hOrsemen until a few days
ago. Then Advance Guard, by his great
work during his last few races. went to the
lead and quoted at t to l In the betting.
This horse received his final preparation on
Thursday at Morris Park, when he raced
against Heno and Dixielne in the Jockey
Club stakes. over a mile and an elShth- lie
covered the distance in l 30 10.
Many thought that Advance Guard was a
slow beginner and that 1t was foolish 10
start him against such horses as Heno ana
Dixieline and give both of them twenty
pounds. Yet with his big impost of 10
pounds he made all his own running from
the start to the finish and stood off a great
burst Of speed by Heno and won IN a drive
by a neck.
Tommy Burns the Jockey.
He will have the services of Tommy
Burns. who has had the mount on the horse
in his last two races. Blues was beaten in
his first race this year, but he made the
winner. Dr. Riddle. travel at great rate
ami break a track record for mile ana
sixteenth over the hill
The horse has speed and gameness. and
there is no question that he is able to go
the distance. In the race he made all the
running He carried top weight, l2j
bounds and was only. beaten little over
a length by a horse that has shown Won
derfuI Improvement over his last year
form, and has also beaten several other
candidates for the race Blues in his final
preparation is said TO have gone over the
hanijcaD distance in 2%Eg1.
Redemption belonging 10 ]. G. Follans-
bee also was considered factor in the
race although his work so far this season
mad not been as good that of some of
the other candidates. In the Metropolitan
handicap he did not show any of his old
time Speed. Later. at Morris Park, in
mile and an eighth race, he led his field a
merry chase for the mile. AS they dashed
into the stretch he fell back. but when his
rider shook him up he rushed forward into
the race and finished in third place. He is
ported to have done the mile and quar-
ter In 2D1i2 in good shape
Herbert a Mud Lark
Herbert was expected to hold up well.
and should the track be heavy he should
prove to be dangerous He in the best
condition and has done everything that his
trainer has asked of him. His try-out was
a mile and quarter in POI.
Dom Paul. the three-year-oId, was an
other prominent factor. He was in grand
condition.
Watercure is a doubtful starter His
trainer has announced that should the
track Be heavy ne Will send the horse to
the post
Alcedo the winner of last years subur-
ban. Is down as starter and Will carry
- pounds, with Shaw in the saddle. He
Is horse of good quality.
Ten Candles will probably not face the
barrier.
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