The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-22
HANDICAP TALK
HEARD At TRACK.
Madden's. SchuiZ'S, and
Days Entries Best.
BRYAN LIKES TRIBES HILL
Robin Hood May Replace WhoTler.
Honolulu and Shrine Picked by
Some-Jockeys Arrive
BRYAN LIKES TRIBES HILL

Much interest is shown in the Ben
ming Spring Handicap. which viii be run
as the third race ON Thursday. 1t now
looks as if the field viii be q larger
one than has ever gone TO the post in
this event and Father BIZ DAILY
Himself, who viii be a sure starter. viii
not have the blo0dIess victory that he
has had Tor the past two years.
The field will probably include Whor-
Ter. Masterman, Lord Melbourne, Ascen-
sion. Himself. Tribes Hill, Peter Paul.
Meistersinger. Wreath of Ivy, Gold
Dome. SAILS. LathCron. Shrine, PretOrius,
and Honolulu. Besides these it is pos
sible that several others viii start.
AIR. Madden may elect TO send Robin
Hood 90 the post instead of Whorler,
but an indications point to the latter
as the representative from the Madden
barn. Whorier's forte in previous races
has been a distance but "a good horse
can 60 any route. and Whorler has al
ways had good deal OF speed. With
shaw 60 pilot him the Whitney horse
should be lighting OUT the finish.
Frank Bryan. who arrived yesterday
from New Orleans, ventures the opinion
that the horse which beats Tribes Hill
viii get the money. as the New Orleans
star is hard and fit. and likes the Ben
ming track.
Himself and TOmcod Ready.
Himself and Tomcod, the DAILY entries
are both in fine fattle. and it is hard
TO choose between them. Many will pin
their faith 10 Tomcod, as ne has de-
veloped into a good-Iooking three-year-
old and has lots Of speed.
Peter Paul. the Bradley horse. was an
early colt last spring and showed a
tOndness Tor the local track; but he has
done nothing so far to attract attention
although he looks to be fit
Meistersinger Seems Outclassed.
Meistersingers form at New Orleans
was good, but he seems outclassed.
The same may be said of Wreath of
Ivy. Gold Dome was a good two-year-
old here last fan, and has grown into "a
nice three-year-oId. Tie had plenty of
speed in his races last year. and this
win be an important factor in the handi-
cap, which is at six furlOngs.
Sais, one of the California horses. was
only fair sort at Benning last autumn.
but he was a crack on the Coast and
may have improved "a lot. PretCrius.
Frank FarrclIs nve-year-old is good
looking horse, but has been unlucEF.
The Schulz pair, Honolulu and Shrine.
have been The object OF "A great oeai Of
springs. ana the belle. Is expressed by
many trainers that these Two horses
have an excellent chance. SErine's trial
4 Of yesterday, when lac worked six fur
, longs IN l--U. was the best work that
has been done SO Tar at the lOc;A track,
and the Atheling dlly must 90 reckoned
WITH honolulu Wlu be a good second
candidate for Mr.. Schulz, and it may
De that both horses viii start
LatherOn for GOughacre.
Latheron VIII likely represent The
Gpughacre Stable. IL IL is represented by
anything He is an improved colt over
last season. and has been working well
as his six fTlongs on the old course
yesterday ln 1.2lH indicates.
AscensiOn's trial yesterday was not as
good as that of Shrine, as she worked
on the new course for part of the dis
lance, and III there is anything ia work
Shrine holds the older mare safe.
Among the trainers AT the course TIA,
race IS believed to be between Whorler
tne Schulz pair, Shrine ana Honolulu
and Days candidates, Himself anC
1OmcOd.
Every body Busy.
with the opening of the racing sea.
son az Beunng bur two days away
tainers are sending their horses along
1T "a lively clip. and this morning. de
spite the heavy condition OF the tract
more th0rouglbreds We're On the cOur5,
thaG "a amy time this year.
Nearly an the horses were cut ethel
ou the track Or on the road that lead.
10 the race course. The handicap Candl
dates We're given no hard work. as mos
al them have already received then
final trials Tor the race. Sidney Bender
mad not arrived at Beuuiug up to moor
today, and it is somewhat doubtful
whether Lord Melbourne viii be a start
er in the race on Thursday. III Is prob
ablC that Bender stopped on at Chi
CagO to give his horses a breathing
spell thus breaking the long jOurne.
from the Pacific Coast
Lord Melbourne Suited.
The track at Bennins on the opening
day VIII probably be just such as Lore
Melbourne fancies, and If the horse ar
rives in good condition Mr.. Bender vii
likely start him anyway.
Clerk of the Course CrlckmDre and
his STAFF OF assistants were II the traci
Tor the first time this morning, ana thcy
found plenty OF hard work awaiting
Them 1Ir. CrickmOre reports that
great deal of interest is manifested IL
INC meeting among New York turfmen
and Ne looks Tor large attendance
from ng METROPOLIS.