New-York tribune., 1905-03-27

Roseben has friends. Toscan is liked. particularly
since his victory at Rennings Thursday St Val
ertine is whispered in some circles. Gorher is sug
gested. Ormonde's Right and Chrysits quiet
tips and Coy Maid is not overlooked These names
are heard oftener than the others, but there
to be no desire for declaration All things con-
sidered. Glorifler. St Valentine Coy Maid and
Chrysttis seem worthy OF most consideration as
weighted judged by last years form A successful
handicapper has brought it down to these four
horses, and their work from now yfH bear closest
St VALENTINO seem to have slight call over all
counts largely at a time Of the wear when class
makes up in part for fitness,
In the Metropolitan Handicap. to be run on the
opening day at Belmont Park. it is easier to find
the handicappers in one mind. Beldame is the
popular selection and Beldame will be the ante
post favorite if she faces the starter. There are
those who say Artfu last years Futurity winner
is thrown in at 100 pounds, and that she has only
to to the post fit to have the race at her mercy
Artful was good FLY last year-one of the best.
perhaps, the American turf has ever seen-but IN
fortunately she is reported TO be i'll in winter
quarters. She would have to be a second BeIdarne
hOwever-nay. an even greater flly-to beat such
field of older horses is likely TO go to the post
on May 4. 1t is true that three-year-olds have
won the Metropolitan Handicap four times They
were Voter. Filigrane. Bowling Brook and Arsenal.
1t is equally true however, that they were over
fields which did not compare with the indicated
6d BY the entries this year Neither Artfql. if fit.
IeTTed 70 BeidaIne' Hermis Irish Lad, Ort Wells,
Delhi or StalWart, over distance of one mile at
among the older horses and top weights that the
race seems TO lie at this writing. One thing is sure
never before has the race been invested with so
much interest. and never before has there been
struggle.
The antf-racing legislation in Missouri and Ten
nessee. while hard on those who have breeding and
racing interests 10 conserve may have a salutary
effect in other States in pointing out what things
must be avoided if the sport is be maintained
Racing must be conducted on a high plane TO in
popular favor and fair legislation. The situa-
ton in Illinois is tense that it would
take little TO put a quietus the sport in that
State also. for the time being. at least. For this
reason it would be well if sort of a truce
could be patched up between the warning factions,
and thus avoid giving fresh material. which might
be used adversely, TO those who leagued to-
Probable that Missouri and Tennessee win not
long be without the fold. Those interested in the
in New-Jersey. and suffering the conse-
Quences.
The Montgomery Handicap, of the historic
fixtures of the West, will be decided to-day at
Memphis RAMS Horn conceded TO be the best
three-year-oId raced at New Orleans this winter.
and a horse for which hattering offers have been
refused is the ante-post favorite TO Dalvay,
which has raced with some distinction in Cali
fornia; Tokalon The best three-year-old FLY in the
West last year. and Phil Finch are the best liked
West to ride Rams Horn. This jockey knows the
Orleans this winter.
The disqualification of Toscan on the day follow
ing his victory in the Bennlngs Spring Handicap
because of an oversight in registration as covered
by Rule 30. is another evidence of the care which
the Jockey Club is exercising this year enforcing
the letter and the spirit of the rules. all fair
ness. there has been a disposition in the last few
years 20 overlc>F certain details which. while OF
little Importance opened the door TO those who,
scrupulous in their methods, might do lasting in
jury. There be fear of this The rules
there and will be enforced
The opening OF the Eastern racing season at
Bennngs on Thursday was Of a kind to give
promise Of the most successful and prosperous sea
son the American turf has ever enjoyed Under
the control of the Jockey Club interests of
the sport are fostered. and there be ques-
ton that the racing this year will be on high
plane.