The San Francisco call., 1904-06-17

NEW YORK June 16.-Hermis, own
ed by Edward r. Thomas, won
the Suburban handicap cleverly to-
day at Sheepshead Bay. The son of
Hermence was on his toes when the
barrier snapped. He crossed in front
of the six competitors from the out
side and passed the judges stand in
the lead on his journey of one and
quarter miles. From the position of
command thus secured on the rail he
was never headed. and won, under d
perfect ride by Arthur Redfern. in the
time of 2:05-the best on record for the
Suburban and two-fifths of a second
slower than the track record of 2:04 80,
held by McChesney Irish Lad, the
public farorite, failed entirely to JUS
tify the confidence of his hackers, and
finished third, nosed out of second
honors by The Picket.
A great crowd journeyed to the Long
Island racecourse to view the twenty
first running of the $4,000 classic. Per-
feet racing weather prevailed, and
more than 10000 persons had passed
through the gates before the hour set
for the first race. The crowd grew
rapidly until every available point of
vantage had been taken, and even the
infield was dotted with enthusiasts.
IRISH LAD is FAVORITE.
Irih Lad was installed favorite for
the Suburban at to 5: 4 and could
be had against Hermis, 5 against The
Picket and the same against Proper,
while Africander and Major Danger
field were without friends at 40 or
so to l. The pressure of offerings on
Irish Lad was so heavy that9 to 10
was asked when the contestants were
called to the post
The field was lined up and sent away
in perfect order by Starter Fitzgerald.
Hermis, from the outside position,
shot to the front as If hurled from a
catapult. Passing the judges stand,
he had secured the coveted place on the
rail, with Irish Lad and The Picket
close behind The others did not ap-
pear in the same class. On the racers
Sped around the turn and down the
back stretch, never changing position
for an instant. Irish Lad challenged
again and again. but to no purpose
He crept up on the flying leader re-
peatedly. but was unable to hold the
terrific pace, much less overhaul him
The Picket. the hope of the Western
and Southern contingent, ran along
unconcernedly in third place until the
mile post had been reached. Then he
drew up an dcrept past the Duryea
horse inch by inch.
HERMIS is CHALLENGED.
Hermis, never touched by the whip,
simply threw defiance to the others in
the dust from his hammering hoofs,
and through the stretch he was not
even challegned. The Picket nosed
out Irish Lad for second money.
Proper, Major Daingerfield and Afri-
cander brought up the rear
Had the winner been pressed he
would have broken the record for the
tack with ease. When the great
crowd realized the splendid exhibition
of equine worth shown by the victo1
it arose en- masse and cheered him
wildly, despite the fact that the book
makers had accepted and won nearly
$500. 900 on the defeat of Irish Lad.
Hermis was heavily backed, however,
and at least one-quarter of the amount
taken in on the defeat of the favorite
was paid out on the winner. Sum-
mary:
FIRST RACE-six furlongs; three-year-oIds
and up; purse:
Betting Horse Weight. Jockey. St. q Fin.
to IN Worth, 113 (Burns).. 1 11h1
20 to 1-Mizzen. 11s CBullman)... % 25
EVen-Relable. 40 tBoland).-. 3%
Time, 1:13 is. Start fair Won driving.
Winner, J. worth's ch. T. by st. George Ethel
Joaquin. Grenade. Northern Star, finished as
named.
SECOND RAcE-one mile: three-year-olds
Betting Horse. Weight. Jockey. St. Y Fin.