New-York tribune., 1906-06-13
DEFEAT FOR ORMONDALE
DOES TRICK.
Makes Son of Ormonde Shoe White
Feather in STANDARD Stakes.

Whimsical more than redeemed herself for her
Defeat by Ormondale IN the Broadway Stakes on
Saturday by turning the tables on the son of
Orrnonde yesterday in winning the STANDARD
Stakes at Gravesend I'm fast time. Her perform
snce was brilliant one, while ormondale's race
was most disappointing. as he showed the white
feather when most required of him in the
anal struggle.
The Standard Stakes at one mile and a
quarter at weight for age. Ormondale. Whin-
scal and Cairngorm were the only starters. Or
saondale was always an odds-on favorite and
was heavily backed at 4 10 10 Cairngorm was
The second choice at 16 10 3, while Whimsical
was the outsider, at to 2. As she had ten
pounds the worst of the weights over her meet
ing with ornlondale in the Broadway Stakes, the
close followers Of form could not give her
chance 10 win, even considering the weak and
unfortunate ride which she got from little Not
Ter on Saturday On that occasion she was shut
of pocketed and taken wide on the stretch turn.
bur Ornondale won IN such convincing fashion,
making q track record that II did not seem
possible that the mare could beat him yes.er- y
day. even with i. Williams up instead OF Notter
OrInondaie was on the outside al the start. but
Miller took him right across the other two ana
gained the coveted position on the rail Whim-
steal raced up TO him. however, passing the stand
the first time. and for mile they raced head aIlc
head, some three lengths before Ceirngorm. On
the far turn Whimsical appeared to falter for
few strides and il looked as if Ormondale who
was racing along with even, frictionless stride
could come away when his rider pleased Whim-
sical was far from beaten, however, and hung TO
him closely until the turn for home when Or
1nondales courage began TO fail. Before those
who had wagered on the chances of the son of
Ormonde could realize il he was beaten and
Whimsical drew away. Then Calrngorm began 10
move up, and, quickly disposing of Ormondale
came on 10 give battle TO Whimsical. He was
slowly but surely wearing her down through the
last furlong but the distance was then all too
short and /. Williams, riding a strong finish, got
the mare home winner by a good neck. Ormon-
-1a1 faraH af7f hnn
length behind Cairngorn.
There were many persons who tried to make
excuses for Ormondale, but, far as could be
Eudged he was beaten on his merits. Miller saved
ground with him all the way, and no fault could
DE found with his handling of the colt. 1t seemed
TO be clear case Of Whimsical outgaming him.
sThe best judges did not appreciate how badly
Whimsical was handled in the Broadway Stakes.
nbur the same good Judges were not entirely sat
bshed Yesterday that the ride had all TO do with
Bier defeat on that occasion. Ornondale's courage
was not put 10 the test then while yesterday il
was tried and found wanting. That ne is a good
hhree-y y-ear-old and viii probably redeem himself
IN the future there can be no doubt, but
Whimsical II she holds her form, win rank
Above him, when the season draws TO a close. on
yesterdays race.
Three favorites and two second choices won
yesterday, so that the players had less cause for
comraint than Monday when six first
choices were beaten. Halifax took up 1872 pounds
and the handicap first on the card, in easy
Fashion. He broke from behind, but rushed
fright 70 the front and held his field safe over
every foot of the journey. Coincidence was al
ways the runner-up, and lasted long enough TO
take the place from WaUrgraSs, which closed
much gamer than usual Belmere was running
over his field In the stretch, and with anything
gike an even break and better handling might
9ave forced the winner out. The colt got Cway
next 70 last, and O'Nen did not show any dispo-
lsition 10 perseVere with him Until Strengthened
out for home.
O'Nein gave another weird exhibition IN his
handling Of Judge Post, the favorite in the third
race. Again he was so slow al the start that he
lost several lengths and then took his mount up
on the outside. The colt running strongest
at the end, and under fair handling would prob
ably have won easily. L. Williarns's ride
Tileing in this through the final furlong
was surprisingly weak IN striking contrast TO
his effort on Whimsical in the next race.
The other winners were Logistla, Thespian.
MisgiVings and Kentucky Beau. Logistilla won
the second race in bis gaIlop. Far West. after