New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-15
TALK OF THE BRIGHTON
PETER pm EARNS TITLE.
Has Many Worthy Rivnls, bit Has
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the Gail OTer Al.
II will he many DAYS before racegoers will get
tired of talking of Peter Pans triumph in the
Brighton Handicap Saturday and OF the brilliant
performances of MCC'arter and Montgomery, which
fought such a stirring finish with the great son
Of Commando Peter Pans victory was so con-
vincing that there be question of his right
and title to the championship of his age. Mont
gOmery, Dinna Ken Frank GIN and McCarter are
worthy rivals. but under normal conditions Peter
Pan would beat them, individually or collectively.
four times out of five. The victory of Dinna Ken
over Frank GIN in tho Realization last Tuesday
and the running of Peter Pan, McCarter and Mont
gonaery on Saturday showed how rich the American
turf IS in good three-year- olds. SalvideTe' the
champion Of his age as two-year-old; Elecuoneef'
the Futlirity winner. and Fountainbue may also
come back to their own later on. that the out
look is bright only for brilliant racing this
fall but for next year also. which is cause for
congratuatcn, the older horses are hardly mp
the standard
Miller. tho Jockey. was blamed by soma for max
ing too much use Of McCarter in the Brighton. but
he was riding to Instructions and # IS safe to say
that IN no other way could he have got so much
out Of his mount The pace was fast. periously
fast a mile and a quarter race. but Miller did
not lose an inch of ground and he on q
horse which had plenty of stamina we'll as speed
and which was trained the minute. A horse
must needs be a good one which can race to tho
half In A. 50 seconds end to the six frlongs In
i ana sun rglt on 10 t!le HllS anu p 'l4d 't II
would have been sheer FOLLY Tor Miller 70 nave re-
lnquished the advantage ia gained over Peter Pan
the start by taking back and waiting for a tnal
sprint with one Of the fastest horses IN training.
That NcCarter was beaten was no fault of horse
or jockey. Both gave Of their best, hut met their
master IN Peter Pan
heart and courage and that he must he I'm front
to show 70 the best advantage. His speed
apparent his stamina ACKNOWLEDGED. and now
his courage has been tested 10 the fullest and not
found wanting Peter Pan IS e worthy son II
Commando. the best son Of the great Domino. The
untimely deaths OF Domino and Commando We're q
loss 10 Mr.. Keene and 10 the American turf which
cannot be fully or fairly estimated, but, II Peter
Pan lives, II is more than probable that he will
Ill their places and prove the merit Of his blood.
The starting question. which has caused much
discussion recently. and over which there IS a de
cided difference Of opinion among racegoers as To
the advantages which tho walk-up system has
the standing start. In use finds echo
England. At a recent meeting OF the Jockey
club over there the question or starting was dis
cussed AZ some length, as the walk-up system had
been strongly advocated by some or the critics.
The stewards decided. however. after getting the
opinion Of tho leading starters who were in favor
OF the standing system. that change should ia
made. This confirms the stand taken by tho stew
subject will probably be dropped for the time be
Ing. The fact that the starters in England the
starter of the French Jockey Club, whose opinion
was sought and two or three starters In this cou0-
try. including Mars Cassidy. the father, II might
be said. of the walk-up system, with barrier. ara
In favor OF the standing start under existing con
ditiOns would seem to overbalance the opinion OF
many owners and trainers who have expressed
themselves in favor of a change.
The midsummer meeting OF the Brighton Beaca
Racing Association which began on Wednesday. Is
likely 70 be the most successful IN the history OF
tho club. The track is popular with racegoers
because OF its situation the ocean and because
the management If progressive and aims 70 provide
sport Of the best The programme this week
Is well arranged with three stakes down ior &c
CsiOn Saturday and one every other day eN-
ccpt Friday. Tho Sea Gate Stakes tomorrow
would result in a brilliant II Dinua Ken,
mix ont
perman should 70 the post. The distance ia
mile and furlong Montgomery Will hardly
start after his I'm the Brighton Handicap on
Saturday hut there is good chance for another
meeting between Dinna Ken and Frank GIL, which
fought out the finish In the Realization Stakes
last Tuesday. while Charles Edward. which made
a track record Of 1877 3-5 in the Brighton
Mile would be a worthy opponent and not lack
for followers. The Sea Gate Is Dlnnn kenS only
engagement AT Brighton Beach, and under the cir
cumstances he will hardly be kept I'm the stable as
he came OF the Realization in good condition
and IS now his best.
The Venus Stakes, of $500 for two-year- old
Niles, Is the feature Of Wednesdays card. Among
those eligible are Stamina, winner Of the second
half Of the Double Event; Meggs Hill. which won
the DietaR Stakes the opening Of the meeting;
Julia Powell Lady Winifred Half Sovereign and
Ella O'Neil. on what has been shown, these are
the best FLIES in training. with tho exception OF
Notasulga, and meeting between them would be-
interesting on Thursday the Queens Stakes. OF
$500 for Mares three-year-olds and upward. may
furnish another meeting between Court Dress and
Yankee Girl while Flip Flap is likely to go to the
also Yankee CHI mas DeaIen court OEeSS
twice out of three times. is a claimant for tho
three-year- Ally honors Of the season. The dis
tance one mile and half, will be In her favor
on Thursday.
The Curragh Steepechase, the Islip Handicap.
at one mile and furlong, and the Neptune Stakes.
for two year-olds. are the fixtures for saturday
In the islip Handicap are such good horses as
NeaIon. Montgomery, Superman, Frank Gill. Elec-
tioneer Tony Faust and Flip Flap. For the Nep-
tune Stakes Of $1,000 many or the neSt youngsters
are eligible.
Horsemen are reminded that entries close to-day
for twenty-three stakes to be decided at the fall
meeting Of the Coney Island Jockey Club, AT
Sbeepshead Bay. They included the Twin City
Handicap Of ST. 900, for throe-year-olds and up
ward and the Great Eastern Handicap OF $1,000
! for tu.n-r