The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-05-06
IRISH LAD TAKES
THE METROPOLITAN
FaVorIte Wins Morris Park
Handicap Without Much
EXertiOn.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Irish Lad, in
the thirteenth running of the Metropolitan
handicap over the Withers mile at Morris
Park today Won in easy fashion. He was
carrying the top weight and was favorite
In the betting by many points
Taking the lead in the first hundred
yards he led the field without trouble.
though the pace was not fast The horse
seemed to feel his superiority, and at the
three-quarters slackened speed as if I'M
willing to run faster than necessary. AS
a result the field closed up on him.
Shaw then gave his mount q vigorous
Shaking up, and Irish Lad drew out and
won by two lengths from Toboggan, an
added starter. Beldame was third after
a nose and nose finish with the much
Vaunted Highball
All the entries that seemed to have
chance to win got away from the post
well except Lux Casta. Before the first
sixteenth pole was reached Irish Lad had
gone through on the rail and was two
lengths in front.
6eIdame Bolts.
Beldame, with Brennan up. as soon as
she got into her stride bolted toward the
outer fence and struck Lord Badge sharp
ly, knocking the Oliver horse down on
his side. Cormack was sent rolling in
the dust, but rose uninjured. Lord Badge
Jumped to his feet quickly and was not
hurt
Meanwhile Irish Lad was running in
Slow time through the first and second
quarters Of the race with a scattered
changing position, with Mamie Worth,
Toboggan, Red Knight, Stalwart and
Damon his closest followers.
Mamie Worth quit at the five eighthS
pole. Something seemed to discourage
Highban just before the turn was reached
and he backed UP as If done. He was
clear at the time and no reason for his
faltering was apparent, especially in view
OF the fact that he came on again strong
~ in the stretch.
Coming around the turn Irish Lad had
hn nth To, Il
nearer as they straighteneS out for home
Irish Lad seemed to slow up as if to en-
courage his. competitors, but Shaw was
taking no chances.
Ride Hard to Win.
With hands and heels he urged on the
leader and Irish Lad responded quickly
His apparent faItering had encouraged
the others and Cochran, on Red Knight
Pullman. on Highball and Burns, on
4 oboggan, began to ride like mad, be-
heving they saw a chance to snatch the
prize that had seemed so far out of their
grasp until Irish Lad slackened speed.
II was vain hope. however. for the
Candlemas colt was going easy and with
out an effort increased his lead a length
gaming still more as he neared the end
and winning by. two lengths from Tobog-
gan. who was tired but game.
. Beldame and HighbaI striving for third
nonors had nose and nose battle in the
last fifty yards. Beldame proved the
gamer under Brennan's urging and r1r1qh-
ed her muzZle under the wire a few inches
IN front of last years champion two-year-
old. Red Knight was fifth, three lengths
PACK, and the tired field was scattered
along behind him.
The time was 1:40. The race was
worth about 81, 09e to the winner. 81 600
to the second and $1,000 TO the third horse.
A crowd Of So, 900 persons saw the race.
The day was delightful and the track was
In perfect condition. Summary:
First race-Reliable won, Sovereign
second, Robin Hood third
Second race-Tanya won, Santa Catalina
second, La Lite third
Third race-SOng and Wine won. Right
Royal second, Augur third.
Fourth Tace-HiSh Lad won. Toboggan
second, Beldame third
Fifth race-Coligny won, White Crest
second. Twilight third.
Sixth race-Elsie L won, Monadnock
second, Cincinnatus third.
At ST. Louis.
First race--Mollie T won, The Regent
second. Brooklyn third
Second race-First One won, Kinglow
second. Arkansas third.
Third race-Paul Revere Won, Liddou
second. Major Outlook third.