New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
AN OVATION FOR HERMIS.
BUTTLTNG'S GAME RACE
Don Diego, BeIdan,e's Half Brother,
Takes Neptune Stakes.

Hernis won the Islip Handicap. at one mile and
fuTlong. at Brighton Beach yesterday and In
winning earned for himself an ovation that is ac-
cotoed TO racehorse but few times in 6 season.
That he is the most popular horse in training
tnere seems little doubt cheer went up when
hs passed the judges. and another when he came
SS-llerlng back to the scales. that have not been
equslled this year-not when Delhi won the Brook
IN. not when Beldane earned the honors in the
Suburban not when Artful raced to impressive
victory in the Brighton. only a week ago. Every
body in the big standard the stand was crowded
rose as one man. II might be said, and with
hearty accord applauded the good son of Hermence
ano Katy OF the West Even those who wagered
on the chances Of others in the field Joined to DO
him honor. for ali racing folk love good horse
A big half holiday crowd was in attendance.
II needs must have enjoyed the outing. as q cool
breeze tempered the rays OF the sun. making for
the comfort OF ALL and the racing was spirited and
interesting. providing entertainment Of the best
The Brighton Beach RACING Association had pro-
Video programme OF exceptional merit with three
fixtures and handicap carded. and the sport was
we'll ~ TO the standard.
The Islip Handcap uroved tre fss +,,ra ~ +b.
day. Eleven horses had been sent out as probable
starters. and Santon was the only one to decline
tae Issue. HerTnis was at top weight with the
crushing fnpost Of l32 pounds concediuR accord
.le 70 the scale from fourteen pounds TO wild
MINI TO thirty-tWo TO Red Friar. In spite OF this
ne was the favorite. and the holiday seekers ana
occasional racegoers Ragered on his chances with
ths utmost confidence although the so-caIled
WISE money was not particularly in evidence
Dolly spanler. Buttling and Bad News had a big
ioHo"lng eno Wld Mint, too. was played SIS R
ais last race had been only preparation for the
suugsle yesterday. The others were at fancy
prices and only nibbleo at by the punters
Inc start was good one. but HerEnis from the
extreme outside. was quick usual on his feet
and rushing his Seld took the coveted posi-
uon on the rail and settled down to make the
pace Buttlng was right after him, with the others
II bunch behind From this bunch Bad News
Bnd Wild Minb quickly found their way and rae
ing past Buttling on the near turn went an to
within a length Of Hermls. running head and head
Merry Lark and Dolly Spanker had suffered In the
mean time from the crowding and they with the
others, locked and were hopelessiy beaten IN the
dpst half mile.
Going up the backstretch. Herrais, under gentle
restraint from odom. held his way. BAD News and
Wild MiAt were within easy striking distance while
q length aud q half furIner back Buttlng was
rating along IN fourth place With Ncol apparently
showing the greatest confidence. There was no
change in this until nearing the stretch turn
Wnels urst Wild Mint and then Bad News tried 10
creep up; Mhen Wild Mint and Bad News vent a
NE lie Wee al lhe turn Tor home. Nlcol rushed
tt4tALlE through on the rail. and. while he saved
little RTouno, he him into q pocket from which
closed SO fssi that Nco lad TO ~ mil e I1 Bn51g I
Keep from cutting Hermis down. and when he was
hnish line was at hand AID The crwd vas ,' srea s
3ljI5 g g Terms E o me winner Buttling run
half q length. - ONN7 Won Dy
7 WITHOUT in The least detracting from the credit
He @ I5eIn9s @ which ran one OF his greatest races.
F<I1ttii- lsil-SLl-s Llat al the weights yesterday
-,I1it4lIs ~ was unquestionabiy the best horse The
-..55e ana q furlong was in the fast time ~
-, anu 5l was brilliant performances for batb
IIs1sek IS. Aeofern made not single n9tstsJe On
-.Ia-LLta-. Alter getung the rail he gave the pia
a7siut m breather. and conserved ms sneed s as
n j - possible all the way. so that he had sore @
-oon D2ego. the brother to TeIdar1e nan .,
-lS syLs SLakes Of $500 in commandinP s+Tlei IL IL
md Tyas
lie srla sanoflng al the way. He had not fscsd
~ "9Ii'St since early in the GraveSend rneetjnag