New-York tribune., 1906-06-02
FLIP FLAPS GOOD RACE
EQUALS WORLD'S RECORD.
Dolly Spanker Beaten a Head m the
Claremont Handicap.

Fr,n Elan J. A Eennet's good three-year-old
flly. raced TO impressive victory in the Clare
mont Handicap at Belmont Park yesterday
she was hadly outrun for I'VE furlongs. but
closed with remarkable burst of speed IN the
stretch. and got UP in the last stride TO win by
head from Dolly spsnker. The finish was so
close that the Judges only could separate them,
and a cheer went u9 when Flip Flaps number
was hosted on the winning pole. Flip Flap TOOK
up JOS pounds and ran the distance in l:lS 20
which equalled the worlds record for six and
one-half furlongs. held by Aeronaut ana
Mineola
The Clararlont was run the fourth race. ana
seven horses went 10 the post as Teaeress ana
Dreamer were added at the last moment OK
ford and Flip Flap closed equal faNorites at III
% : while Dolly spanIer also in some de-
rnand AT to ]. in spite of the fact that ne was
ton weight at l2s pounds. Zienap. Dreamer ana
Tsacress were the carly raoemakers. but al the
END they brought up the rear Of the procession
Dolly Spanker took command at the last 1ur-
long pole and appeared to have the race saieiy
won, but Flip Flap which had been last Hios'
OF the way, closed with rush ana peat 'iie
Kingston horse on the post. oxford saved
ground on the home turn, but was in such close
quarters on the rail all through the stretch lhat
he could hardly do himself full justice. lie m
ished third. three lengths behind Dolly Spanker'
A big crowd was IN altenuiICes li-eliAs P0AN
going down 10 set away from the heat in the
city. It was almost too warm for comfort at
the track, however, although those who found
seats at the back of the grandstand were re-
freshed by a cooling breeze. The racing was
spirited and as two favorites and an equal first
choice won, the players were able 10 score about
an even break with the layers.
Samson furnished the chief surprise Of the
day when he won the first race at 10 j. Old
Faithful and Yalagal were the choices and both
were heavily backed. Old Faithful sulked most
Of the way and hardly ran his race, while Yala-
gal Yves not good enough 10 beat Samson, which
came away easily in the stretch. Ballot Box had
plenty of speed for six furlongs, but stopped al
most 10 a walk al the end.
Sidney Paget's Mexican Silver won the second
race for two year olds easily, after making all
the running, but there might have been another
story TO tell if ]. c. Core had not been shut OF
at the start losing three or four valuable
lengths. He lost more ground swerving 10 the
outside but closed strong when Brussel got him
straight and finished second. Clements ran
duh race and was never prominent
Larabie the third race, al seven furlongs,
ia which there were only four starters. by escap-
ing a humping match at the head OF the stretch
between WooWich, Entree and Belmere, Which
unQuestiOnably affected the chances Of all three.
Woolwich which had made the early running.
swerved out, turning for home, knocking Entree
come through the rail. and he won going
away by a length from Belmere. The latter
might have won but for the interference. The
stewards called Miller into the stand 10 ask for
an explanation Of Woolwich bearing out so sud
denly and 10 warn him against rough riding.
Wooiwich was not disqualified from third posi-
zion. however, although the general opinion was
that the foul quite as pronounced as in the
case Of Toots Nook on Thursday.
Rebo. the odds-on faNorite in the fifth race.
proved "a greVcus disappointment. He raced
into long lead in the first half mile but stopped
badly in the stretch. and finished far back
> Ginette always close 10 the pace, and came
away easily when ResO began 10 tire. She had
70 be ridden out at the end however, 10 win
from King Cole in the fast time Of J. SS 20 for
the mile.
Carugorm Uade his first appearance Of the
year I'm the last race. and, in spite Of the fact
that he looked high in flesh. won easily. and
equalled The track record for mile and six
Jeeuth of 45 made by MaNnar last October.
Miller rated him along behind Pretension until
turning for home when he gave the horse his
head, and he drew away with the greatest ease.
II was good public trial for the Suburban
Handicap, in which he IS entered under ll9
rounds.