New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-06
IRISH SMETROP0LlTAN
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.r,E r. Thomas's Buttons, which was coupled
a., the betting with StalWart AT tens. and re-
csi,-es the support Of their owner; James h
KsAne's ur-year-old Tohoggan and three
y.ar-old maiden Careless. which Jimmie
Rowe Mr. Keene's trainer. intended 10 start ali
the time providing he could hnd competent
Jockeys at the weights to ride them: John r.
Madden's fve-year-old City Bank. tantalizng
and extensive morning glory and ]. d. Adkins
.hree-year-old col: Lord Of tie Valley. looked on
st best as only fair sort of selling class horse
with the withdrawals and the additions all in,
seventeen performers presented themselves as
candidates for the big race. and even with the
return of the old fatfooted method OF starting,
adopted by the stewards OF the Jockey Club or
wednesday night. they offered task for all that
Mr.. Fitzgerald had OF skill and diplomacy.
In his warming up gallop Irish Lad, although
Only breezed through the stretch satisfied the
vast majority. and there was a wild rush for
the betting ring TO get aboard" The sheer
volume of money sent in in small wegers forced
his price from 21s TO i TO TO 3. and this in
snite Of the fact that it understood his
stable was not supporting him.
The Inability OF Frank O'Neil who was hurt
at Jamaica on Wednesday, to ride Newton Ben
nngton's FLY. Beldame. and the substitution
OF A Brennan, an apprentice connected with
the stable caused many to abandon her a
possible winner, and the quotations against her
chances rece6ed from 10 10 1 20 20 10 ! et post
time While no one questioned the sprinting
ability OF Jacob Worth's mare Mamie Worth,
who was Handicapped al III pounds. there was
doubt as 20 her ability 20 go a mile, and she
closed in the speculation on even terms with
H!ghbau at Fights. Highball has speed and
courage. and also pair of bad ankles. and,
rnoreorer, he is a Ben Strome. With all these
.olya ;pfO
ceded that the chances were rather against
him. but on the strength OF his splendid two
year-uld FORM he was found TO have certain
support
ADMIRERS SURROUND IRISH LAD.
In the paddock Irish Lad occupied the largest
space on the lawn, and was constantly inclosed
in circle of his admirers. John W. Rogers
and Herman r. Duryea stood together and
watched the final preparation for what both felt
would be certain victory.
He fooled me last year. when he beat Gunfre
IN the Brooklyn Mr.. Rogers remarked. after
boy had kicked his ribs in trying work
him mile and quarter in ZIP. He won't fool
me again. l know him this time"
Il am starting City Bank declared Mr.. Mad
den, because I am afraid TO keep him in the
barn He has shown me enough in the morn
ing 10 warrant me in doing So but 1 am not at
y
looks"
In the parade before the grandstand Irish
Lad with Shaw up, relinqushed the place Of
honor at the head OF the line which his i'm
post entitled him TO TO Mamie Worth, and she
showed her appreciation OF the courtesy by
trying to occupy the entire track. In the post
positions Irish Lad drew No 1, with Ingold,
City Bank and Hghball in the order named
between him and the rail. Lux Casta, over on
the other side OF the line. in one Of her
old fashioned hilarious moods and took shy
with her heels every one who came within
striking distance Of them. Her boisterous be-
havior caused Mr. Fitzgerald bad quarter of
an hour, and The delay al the post was a long
and tedious one.
When he finally caught them, however. they
were in almost perfect alignment. and the bar
rier was reeas with all os them in their stride
and nearly abreast. Almost in the first jump,
however. and before the timers nag had gone
down Lord Badge either buc1ed stumbled
and put Cormack rat the ground. The acct
dent, however, did not affect the field, and it
IS doubtful IF any Of the Jockeys saw il at all.
SHAW CAPTURES THE RAIL.
As soon as the colors could be made out it
that Shaw Irish Lad had obtained
the coveted rail position, and was setting a
pace that would worry The best OF the sprint
follow The brown horse was going in his
great splendid stride. and Shaw was letting him
have his own way. That II was fast way was
shown when the watches recorded l3 seconds
&c. The first furlong-which was a second faster
'han Gunhre galloped The first eighth in her
Metropolitan.
For time the ugly hooded head of Mamie
Worth bobbed behind Irish Lad and Ortho-
COX made bold bid 10 get 10 the leaders side
bct all their efforts were futile Nearing the
"a upper turn Bullman Highball tried 70
Improve his position but in a general closing in
the colt vas bumped and crowded SO severely
that pullman had To take him up sharply ana
almost instantly dropped back 10 tenth place
around the long turn leading Ia the vtra, .L
She" HUNDRED Irish Lad a bit more ana tho %
tu!t was an immediate widening OF the gan fro+
ne had already placed between himself and HE
Helo AS they saw the green jacket ORA " away
81 IN me measures simultaneously took up the
triumphant chorus Irish Lad wins" irish
Lad gets the money" 'Nothin' "a a. I'm, Ir;t
Lad And for only one moment az the head
OF the stretch. when Burns shot 'robopoan
through the rucl and set sail FOR the trna,.n
morse was there Earring note intruded on tho
Irish Lad psan. ' INC
IRISH LAD HOME AN EASY WINNER
For the next eighth the white and olive ,o,,,.
cot jacket challenged Overwhelmingly b,,t r,,r.1.
was riding. and Shaw was sitting motiorIas.
and mat told the story. Once Shaw tho,,h, :,
r,ora - 70 snake his mount up, but the re-
turner enort. and crossed the line tv,o ia,. 10
~ rom OF I"noggan. which was an alnoost 800
distance ahead Of Bedame 1-''s' equal
me my Dy the way had 10 he ridden ., 81.
Ldst ounce tnat was in her TO take mira 49,
from Highbsn. Outside OF the U,io,,o iiu Place
IL was inc general impression among the 49,
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