The San Francisco call., 1907-02-09
Classy Field to Contest for
Rich Purse at EmeryuuHe
Palace Hotel Handicap Field

The Palace Hotel Handicap at q mile
and an eighth, with a gross value Of
about $4,000. will be the stellar attrac-
ton at Emeryville racetrack this after
noon. The course is in fair shape for
the decision of the race and a small
but classy field will contest for the
rich purse. Eight horses have been
named to go, but the chances are that
there will not be more than six start
ers, Sir Edward and Tony Faust being
doubtful. G. M. Van Gordan. owner
of Sir Edward. feels that his horse has
been given a greater amount OF weight
than he is entitled to on his perform
ances and will run him in the third
race rather than in the handicap. s. c.
Hildreth stated last night that il was
his intention not to start Tony Faust
under present track conditions, but
that If rain should intervene prior to
the running of the race he might start
him, instead of LogiStilla. The scratch
ing of Tony Faust will dispose of a
complication in the betting that would
ensue should both he and Nealon start.
AS Barney Schneider owns a half in
terest in both horses, the Durnell and
Hildreth entries would be coupled in
the betting, but the scratching OF either
Nealon or Faust will clear the situa-
ton. The actual starters will prob
ably include Logistilla. Proper. Nealon,
Rapid Water, Voloday and Temaceo.
Even with the excessive weight of 121
pounds, Logistilla should win II she
runs her race. Her failure 10 make
her usual stretch sprint in her last
start leads to the question as to
whether she is going back The long
delay at the post on that occasion may
have been responsible for the disap-
pointing showing. Although Proper
won his race with ease, he looks to be
up against a different proposition to-
day, and il would not be surprising did
he fail to finish within the money.
Nealon cannot be given much of a
chance on his local races, but Temaceo,
his stablemate. looks dangerous on his
sensational performance in the LiSsak
Handicap, when he was beaten only
head and a neck by Logistilla and Sir
Edward. If the route does not prove
too far for him he will be keen con-
tender in the final drive. Voladay ran
a nice race in the Ssarg Handicap and
may prove troublesome with the
weights adjusted more in his favor.
Rapid Water has speed and might last
if he should be able to open up a big gap
on his field, as seems probable. If any
of the other contenders attempt TO go
out with him he is likely to carry
them at a clip that will be exhausting
and thus allow some horse to come
from behind and win. Viewed from any
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of the thrilling sort.
The card is also otherwise. much bet
ter than those that have been dished
out for several days. The sport will
open with a four-furlong dash for two
year-olds. S. C. Hildreth's Love of Gold
looks best of those entered and should
add another victory to Hildreth's list
of triumphs in the Juvenile division.
President Williams Creation looms as
the contender. The Griffin and Keene
youngsters will probably fight 1t out
for third.
Although his chances would be great
ly improved were the distance a mile.
rather than seven furlongs. Andrew
Mack should win the second race from
Silver Sue and Shady Lad. the probable
contenders. Peggy O'Nea1 and Clydeo
appear most promising Of the balance.
Clydeo has repeatedly failed to make
good on several occasions when he has
been hot tip, and racegoers are about
ready to believe that he is has
been"
There will be speed to burn IN the
third, a f1ve-furlong sprint. Although
Sir Edward has been running in dis
tance races, there is no Indication that
his speed has been du1led. and the
probabilities are that he will win. St.
Francis and Grasscutter both won their
last races and are right on edge Fire
ball, Hector and Cloudlfght all have
dazzling early speed. but are all likely
to quit with the hot pace as is likely
to be set. This race will be well nigh
as interesting the stake feature.
Magrane is the class of the fifth and
will probably win, even though the dis
tance is a bit farther than he may like
to go. Governor Davis will undoubt-
edly be the contender. Avonalis and
Ed Sheridan look the best of the rest.
Edwin Gum is on the improve and
might make an upset
Jocund is a good weight packer and
appears to be good enough to take the
measure of the field that he will meet
in the final race of the day Jocund has
the distinction of having beaten Rose
ben, the king of sprinters- Vox Populi
is shifty youngster and will be the
one that Jocund will have to beat.
Clamor may be able to beat the rest Of
the heavy weights.