New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-21
RACING IN THE MUD,
FOUR F4VORITES WIN. I
Chapuitepec Romps Home in the
Rich Nepfune Stakes.

In spite Of the storm. which was at its height
when the time came for starting for the races,
some eight thousand persons went down to the
Brighton Beach racetrack yesterday. Those who
afraid 10 brave the storm had cause for
gret, the out bright and clear by the
time the horses to the post for the first race,
while cool breeze off the ocean made the in
closure one Of The most comfortable places in
greater New York TIE card was not particularly
inviting, but three stakes We're decided and four
favoritas won that the afternoon was fairly
profitable TO many.
Ehapulrepec made show Of his field in the
Neptune Stakes Of $3.50 for rwo-year-ods He
opened mp gap Of four five lengths in the first
quarter, and was hardly more than galOping the
rest Of the way, TO win easily by six lengths in
the time Of l-l4 s., considering the condition
OF the track, which decidedly sloppy lie had
his weight up. and while he did not beat much his
manner Of winning convincing, and there can
be no question about his being a colt of good class
and one well above the average. He heavily
backed from 1 S TO 3. John W. Gates being
among those who sent in commission
After Orrsuz ara Magazine had tired chasing
Chapultcpec. Sir CleEes and Smoker closed strong
and fought il oGt for tie place. the last named
getting the decision 10y short head. Smoker ran
second 10 Roseben few days ago with eighty
seven pounds Up. and on that me he mad strong
following win Masque and Earl's Court, coupled
as the Keene entry. We're also heavily backed from
TO 10 10 l. but both foundered around in tie
going. and never prominent.
J. Lee. the negro jockey who has been riding
with great success IN The West came especially
10 ride StarEowan for Paul J. Rainey in this race.
The colt was always outrun. however and was far
back at the end. Lee accepted two other mounts
during the day but the best he could do was to
finish third with Orphan Lad in the last race.
Far West well handled by Meter won the Isip
Handicap at q mile and a furlong. He was pro-
nouncA1 favorite in the betting at ; because
o. well known liking for the mud Notter rode
him hard - get position on the raj! rounding the
hTst tHfn' Dat gave Ann Dreaming Fptl4 on N.
backsuatch. when Cabochon went 10 the front
hotter took Command again. however with Far
West rounding the far turn, but was forced to
drive him out TO The last ounce IN the stretch 10
win hy half length from Cairnsorm- The latter
was last IN The early part Of the race and had 10
run round his field 10 get into coutendng posi-
ton. ie was wearing the winner down, but just
failed get up.
claim IF foul against Notter on Far West because
the latter had carried him wide in the stretch
Notter was picking out the best going as he had
a perfect right 10 do and in no way interfered
with tairgoTm. so that the stewards dismissed
the complaint forthwith. Martin Doyle, the TIindoo
OF the northern circuit. finished third but far be-
tind the first two.
J. " Colts Kernel scored lucky victory in
be 'uTiagA Steepleehase- In the run up the back
stretch the second time Jimmy Lane galloping
along six or light lengths in front. with Sheriff
Williams a like distance before Kernel, and 10 all
Jimmy Lane made bad landing. however. at the
third 5IlrD from home ruseatIre TIIrnbIIrke This
left Sheriff Williams with what appeared to be
safe lead, hut he made hobble At the next jump,
which took most Of the run ont Of him, so that
Kernel Wore him down after clearing the last jump
and came away TO win rather easily. Phantom
could hardly untrark himself in the heavy going,
and Kay appeared 10 Hlln up going 70 a Jump
on the backstretch. that the horse refused.
Jimmy Lane was remounted, and completing the
course. earned third money,
J. T. LemaiTe had the satisfaction Of seeing Long
Bail which ne has just purchased from +. r.
Hitchcock. make runaway race Of The first event.
I5e entered be sold for 100. and when
offered AT auction Jack McGinnis bid him UP to
$50. a representative OF Mr.. Lemaire. however,
jumped the bid 500. instead OF the usual s. and
retained him for $500 Obert. the lukewarm sec
oud choice, ran second. eight lengths before the
tired and struggling field
Red River played from 4 10 10 l 2 the
fifth race after Coincidence. also heavily played,
had made the early running. Coincidence was
firing in The last sixteenth, and had TO be ridden
out 70 save the place from Ben Ban. The surprise
Of the day came in the last race. when Lslly.
quietly backed from 80 to I TO 81 To !, beat Won
Tromp. the receding faVorite, two lengths. The
race avss practically run two divisions, one
haif Inc field twenty lengths back after the
first half mile
Beckman had narrow escape in this race. He
had the mount Clements. which fell the pad
dock turn piuning the boy under him. When the
horse scrambled TO his feet Beckman's leg
tangled in the lines but, fortunately for him, the
horse stood perfectly st until stable hands rushed
up 10 help Beckman free himself The boy limped
away If IN great pain. but not seriously IN