The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-22

Although no stake event is down for
decision at Emeryville today The card
is one that will provide high class rae
Ing. The feature of the racing will
be the Santa Bella handicap for three
year-oIds and upward at a mile. The
entries include w L. Stan1eld's grand
colt F. w. Barr, G. NJ. Van Gordons
consistent performer Sir Edward. w. B.
Jennings speedy FLY Mary F, Johnny
Mullins game mare Princess Titania,
+. Sheridan's Blue Eyes, ]. A. Muir
rays Collector Jessup and S. c. Hill
dreths King Cole. 1t is the first time
that Barr has been asked to go a route
since the opening of the meet, but he
mas run two smart races at shorter dis
tances and is fit Notwithstanding
that he will carry the top weight of ia
pounds, he should win. Sir Edward
and Mary F will be close UP, and the
trio should have a battle royal through
the stretch. Blue Eyes must be given
some consideration. She will close very
stoutly. Collector Jessup is supposed
to be better at sprinting distances.
Princess Titania and King Cole look
to be up against it, but the former
might be the surprise of the race if
there is one. especially in view of the
fact that she will be piloted by Walter.
Miller.
Otherwise the card is also attractive.
The Mighty, He-sain and Bell Reed will
make close fit of the opening event
in all probability. Ferguson's horse is
likely to win if he gets good handling
Hersain may not like to go so far.
Bell Reeds chances would look bright
II he did not have an apprentice up.
Van Ness and E. NJ. Brattain are sure
to make a stirring contest out of the
second. Brattain beat Van Ness head
last time they met, but at the weights
today the Hildreth horse should be
able to turn the tables. Royal Rogue
looks to hold Judge safe for third
money. Dora 1 is outclassed.
The third also promises to be gen.
uine horse race between Orchan and
Benvolio. Orchan won from Benvolio
by nearly a length on the occasion of
their last meeting, but Is such hard
luck horse that he may not be able to
repeat the performance today. He will
be handicapped by having Apprentice
Davis on his back while Benvolio, who
has changed hands since he performed
so ineonsistehtly. will probably have
the benefit of q good boy. Graphite
may get the show from Cheripe. w. B.
Gates Ray and Infiammable. all Of
whom have only an outside chance.
The fifth Is a hard nut to crack.
Governor Davis, Watchful. ]. c. Glenn.
Dorado and Neptunus all look to have
a chance. The first two won their last
outs galloping. I'm Joe has run well
at shorter distances, but may not do so
well over this route. Neptunus will be
ridden by Thurston, Durnells appren-
tice boy. who landed the horse second
in the first race of his career in the
saddle a few days ago.
The sixth is another tough looking
proposition. with Ocean Shore, Man
sard. Andrew B. Cook, Grasscutter
Ruby. Sugarmaid and Billy Mayham
as the likely contenders. The start
will cut considerable figure in the re-
suit. IL Brown gets Ruby away well
she may be able to win. Brown rode
Sugarmaid when that smart filly won
at long odds her last out, but some
other jockey will handle her today.
The only horses that do not look to
have chance in this race are Soufrere
and Phalanx, for whom the route is
too short, and Soundly, who seems out
claSSed.