New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-08


Of the far off crowd with hypnotic force. They
were close to the rail-next to those of the
much travelled New-York. Stretched across the
track in this order were Igniter Colonel BIZ.
DR. Sayior, Yellcxtail. waswift, Royal, Syrlin
Zoroaster, Herbert, Artculate. Old England
and Masterman.
START IN PERFECT ALIGNMENT.
NJ Fitzgerald was at his best and when
he pressed the button which released the bar
rier the big field moved away in almost perfect
alignment. Gunfire, New-York and Old England
were the first to get their stride. and when TINS
trio left the chute and began the long journey
up the bacbstretch there was already dayiight
between them and the others.
At the eighth the men who had predicted Ias'
time said to one another, II told you So" The
three had swept past the pole in IA secohos-
old England, still on the rail. was running with
astonishing speed and his head showed clear
in front: but the grandstand still breathed WITH
out fear. The Easy Amateur knew all ABOUT
wraps and such things; he spoke of them com
fortably and confidently OF course Burns mad
Gunfire under at least one wrap-possioly t"o-
As a matter of fact, at that particular clisis
the astute Jockey on the fayorite's back was
not a little worried The FLY seemed TO falter,
and, realizing the pace at which the helo was
being carried doubt as to how long il could be
sustained naturally arose in his mind. and he
looked ahead of him anxiously.
AT the half-run in As seconds-the flaming
orange and purple carried by Newton Bennlng-
toms Royal, who far had headed the second
division, fared UP for a second and, rushing
forward, gave the supporters Of the Candlemas
horse al least glorious thrill. The weight al
ready had apparently anchored Herbert and Col
Bill and Masterman's crippled underplnnlng
was obviously causing him distress. Yellow Tail
he anita he
at first assumed, and running back in fifth
position Around the long upper turn there was
little change in positions. except that LUX
Casta VINO had taken the overland route.
was swinging past her field at terrific speed
GUNFIRE WINS CLEvERLY-
At the head OF the stretch Old England still
showed in front. but it only for brief
moment.
A mighty and united cheer went up from the
Easy Amateurs. Burns had let out the wraps
There was something exultant in the way the
fly came on Shaw went to the whip with
desperate energy The firing Old England re-
si,onded with splendid courage. but the My
would not be denied Burns found it necessary
TO use his hands. but there was little danger
Gunfre already had proved her stanchness OF
heart. and when in the last few strides, Shaw
STONED riding the Easy Amateur knew il was
ali over but the shouting-and he did that Lux
Casta came very fast in the stretch, ana
finished a remarkably good third, considering
the i'll luck she had had. Masterman, Col BIZ
and Herbert brought up the rear guard
In spite of the vast throng that swirled around
The bookmakers in fierce eddies, the volume of
money wagered oE The race was remarkably
light. E. Z. Smathers is said TO have made the
biggest of the day He placed $4,000, straight
and place, on Gunfire and about 5000
Mr. Whitney, he announced to ms Irlehas'
had sworn off betting" and had no other IN
ferest I'm the than that OF Keen spof tsiiaii
10 see his colors victorious
Sovereign, a grand looking youngster by HIS
Highness-Nettie, began the days sport by
breaking the track record for the last five and
half ft1rlongs of the Withers mile He ran IL IN
90 and defeated half dozen or more sprint
ers.
BROoMSTICK FIRST IN THE JUVENILE.
The Juvenile. for two-year-oids. at hVe-
eighths of mile down the Eclipse Course, was
next to the Metropolitan, the most valuable race
Of the afternoon. Eight young Ones including
Frank Farrells Tim Sullivan and James X.
Keene's Careless. both added starters. made up
the field. The proved troublesome lot at the
barrier, and when ii was finally released Leon
fdas owned by w. c. Whitney, seemed 10 nave
all the best OF the start. He showed the way
down the hill, where Palmbearer and PRECIOUS
Stone Joined him. These three seemed 10 De
fighting il out between themselves when Broom
stick. an amazingly fast colt by Ben Br1Ish-El'
gaIloped dcwn the incline and. overhaulng the
Is.
ish from Precious Stone, who beat Palmbearer
for the place
The Tammany contingent played Tim Sullivan
from SO to j to 10 to l. The Juvenile was worth
81 900 to Captain s. s. Brown, owner of the
winner. The Metropolitan WAS worth S1l1So
10 Mr.. Whitney.
In the interval between this and the
handicap some frantic ''punter' rushed into the
ring and. seizng the cashbox of a bookmaker
named Stedeker. started for the woods with It
A Pinkerton detective downed him before he
mad left the ring, and the contents OF the box
were returned TO the owner. 1t contained about
SEQ
For those who have predicted great things for
the steeplecha sers this year, the Meadow Brook
Hunters Trial steepiechase was sorry surprise.
II served merely illustrate the truth of the
adage. The last shall be first" Ten candi-
dates started; three finished. The great infield
was .trewn with fallen horses and jockeys.
Seven horses fell One of them refused; third
ss:gezd his lead pad, and. although he finished
s1sf disqualified, and the race given to
BETSY Ross who had refused
The place went 20 The Duffer. who less
IF one than some of the others. Kate Spots
Soo5 turned turtle early in the game, but was
-enounted and finished within the time limit
Sidney Holloway the only gentleman rider in
field None of the other riders were hurt The
other winners Rapid Water and Satire
The latter was bid up 10 $500 by A. L. Aste
who got the horse at that price.
SUMMARIES
FIRST RACES years and last So furlongs
g 81 Fl
David Gideon's b. c Sovereign by His 70
ROYAL summons 3 i1o i, SHAW
demic 3 los diaack1 so and i: Bobbnet 3.
Jos sCreamerl. 100 10 and 30 to l. St Daniel la5
y. Martini. 10 and even, and ENtnguisher T. iZo
fshes). 50 and 10 10 l. also Start good Won