The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-11
ON THE RACE TRACK
Belmont Park.

New York, May 1O.-rwenty- horses
of medium class went 20 the post today
in the fifteenth Metropolitan handicap,
and after mile journey over the main
course at Belmont Park in minute
and thirty-nne seconds John A. brakes
4-year-old gelding, Grapple, by Woods
thorpe Embrace; flashed under the wire
a winner by three quarters of a length.
Second was F. r. Hitchcocks 4-year-old
Dandelion, head in front of James Nc
Laughlin's oxford. ISRAELI, second choice
in the betting was fourth and Roseben,
the public favorite, fifth. Roseben
led into the stretch, but died away in
the last furlong, his effort being a repeti-
ton of the losing race he ran ten days
ago in the Excelsior handicap.
The betting against the winner was to
l. and he was heavily played Against
the second horse Dandelion there was s
to | for the place, while Oxford was not
seriously considered at 30, 10 and g. Isra-
fel always held at to l. while the now
twice dethroned idol Rosepen went back
a point In the betting from to to to 2
The big field managed to get away from
the barrier in quite a compact bunch
except Ormondes Right, wao was left.
Roseben's defeat was accepted phil
osophicaly by the crowd which was the
largest of the racing season. despite the
cold and threatening weather.
Roseben carried 129 pounds, the top
weight He maintained his lead to the
stretch but Dandelion. Oxford, ISRAELI
and Grapple were always within striking
distance. In the run home Grapple closed
with a great rush and won handily I'M
der Gamers good ride. ONeil pushed
Dandelion into second place, while Hide
brand performed the unexpected feat of
landing the gray horse Oxford inside the
money Miller was on ISRAELI and Lyme,
as usual was on Roseben's saddle.
OF the original field of nineteen card
ed for the Metropolitan, 13attleaxe was
withdrawn. and four horses added. They
were the Clown. Guiding Star, the Cres-
cent City derby winner: First Premium
and ToSalon, all good performers. The
Clown threw his jockey, j. Hennessy in
front of the grand stand in paradng to
the post and started to run away. The
horse was caught and Hennessy though
slightly hurt renowned and rode the
race.
The Metropolitan was worth $4,000 this
year. of which the second horse received
$1,000 and the third $1,000.
Only one favorite won during the day,
Hylas at ! to 5, in the New York steeple-
chase.
First race, six furlongs-Cressina, 113
tHorner), IL to 5. won; Old Faithful. lilo
0Hildebrand), 4 to 8. second; Lone Hand.
lis Martini to !. third, Time, lilo.
Second race. four and a half furlongs-
Sally Preston, IL (SewelD. 4 to l. won;
Clare Russell. 119 (Radtke). to l. sec
ond: Sir Toddington 1l9 .O'NeiD. to ..
third. Time, 55.
Third race, Metropolitan handicap, one
mle-Grapple, LOG tGarner), to l, won;
Dandelion, Jos (ONeiD. 10 to l. second;
l1.l.... a. Ia -1
Time. 1889.
ISRAELI. Roseben, Stalwart, Rapid Water.
Lord of the Vale, Blandy. Colonial Girl,
Ivan the Terrible, Red Knight. Pegasus,
Goldsmith. Accountant. Bats, CEDAR
strome. The Clown. Guiding Star. First
Premium and Tokalon also ran.
Ormonde's Right left at the post.
Fourth race, New York steeplechase.
about two mles-Hy Las. 14s (Ray>, 4 to
5. won; Ben Crockett. lag fGallagher),
to .. second; Gold Fleur, 1872 CHeider). Is
to 1. third Time. s;32.
Fifth race seven furlongs--Realm. 100
(Baird), to l. won. Mandarin, 106 tMil-
ler). to 5. second; Adonis. 1903 (Radtke),
to 1, third. Time, LIS S-5,
Sixth race, selling, seven furlongs--Gin-
cite. 100 Clark. I to 2, won; Rye, 90 mil
ler). 10 to 10. second Jack McKeon. 1l3
G.yne), to !, third Time, 20 2-5.
Belmont Park Entries.
First race, selling, six. furlongs. main
course-BiI Phillips, ia; Lebanon, 10;
knight of Weston. Bowling Bridge, 1903;
Paniuue. Hands Across, 107: Tom Cod
P107: Neptunus. Ed Ball. 1o2; Drage Kid,
Juvenaga. l01; Sheen. 80; Eleanor Good
rich, Giovanni, Balerio. "a; Curly JIM 81 ;
/ Cloisterer. 50; Green Room. st. Estepe,
Sc; Evening, ST..
Second race. maidens. four and one-half
furlongs straight-Golf Ball. Beldemo.
Moyea. Treasure Seeker, McCarter, Msr-
rill w. H. Daniel Sandy Creeker, Buff
ford . Fieesser, Solly M, Wilton Lackaye.
~: Anna May. Star of Runnymeade, XII
lcrankie. Essie Dryer. 109
Third race the Larchmont. seven fur
longs-Melbourne Nominee. 12s CHINA.
10: Lolo Wanna. Bell of Pequest. III: Bel
mere Red Eye. Royal Scout, u.s. Bal.
Mandarin. 1l2; Single Shot. Rose of Gold.
Duenna. 40.
Fourth race. selling, two year ODDS. half
mile straight Frank Lord. III: Fiesser'
l05: Joe Fallert. 1904; Master Lester. Work
and Play. Bay Twlg Affinity, Paul Arm
strong. 102; La Rose. 1ol: Scotia Belle.
Cora Price. Carriers, Russell T.. Hanslip'