New-York tribune., 1907-06-21
NEAl0N RACES TO FAME
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The Suburban Handicap. with a euarsr,aoa
value of $4,000, run as the fourth race
and the held went TO the post shortly after 4
o'clock Oh the seventeen horses set out over
night as probable starters August Relmont,e
Blandy was me only one that declined the issue
This left sixteen of the best horses in trainjps
10 face the barrier, and while Peter Pan Ac
countant and two or three others OF which great
things were promised early IN the season were
not included, the field had an abundance of
quality and was quite equal to the best tradi-
tions of race which is TO this country what
the Derby is TO England. A few there were
whose thoughts went back to other years when
Beldame, Hermis, Africander Gold Heels Kin
icy Mack Imp, and Go Between fought their
way 10 worthy victory, but none would saw tbs.
the field yesterday was not the equal of any In
the past
ELECTIONEER THE STRONG FAvORITE.
Electioneer sthe Futurity winner last wear
which had qualified in such a brilliant manner
IN the Standard Stakes n few days ago was
generally looked on as the probable winner He
was heavily backed from 4 TO l TO Is to < and
went 70 the post pronounced favorite His
owner sent in a big commission, a large part of
which went on for the place at TO & One of
his commissioners went down the line offering
$500 Or $1,000 10 every layer who cared to ac-
oept II. Superman and Veil. coupled as the
Keene entry, were next in demand, the price
holding steady around 3 to l. Dandelion was
backed from to / 10 6 TO l. Beacon Light from
y 10 ! 10 TO /, while Montgomery and Run
ming Water were also in strong demand at the
last named price. The others ranged in price
from II TO l 10 80 to l. Nealon and Faust
coupled the Durnell entry went to the post
at 20 10 !. John W. Gates his son. Charlie
Gates. and c. Z. Durnen were about the only
ones who wagered on their chances Part OF
the Gates commission was placed at 10 TO l. but
after that the price drifted back. There was
not q horse in the field that did not have some
following but, said before. the bulk of the
play was for Electioneer, the Keene entry and
Dandelion.
Down in the Paddock. where the candidates
for the race held miniature court. there was con-
hdence and hope. but no claims of any certainty.
This the best evidence OF the openness of
the race and of the always present doubt of
victory. Every owner appeared 70 feel that his
chances of winning We're fair and every trainer,
IS he tightened the girths and gave a last word
Of instruction or encouragement TO the jockey,
appeared 10 feel or expressed himself that his
particular charge fit and ready for the
FRAY.
OF the horses in the paddock. Electioneer,
Superman. Running Water and Montgomery
claimed the largest share Of attention. Hundreds
Of men and women stood about and watched the
final preparation while commenting on the locks
Of this the chances Of that. There was
q moment of tense excitement len the hugle
blew and the jockeys got the Ieg-up. Each
horse was fairly well served. far riders
were concerned. Miller had the mount Rur-
ming Water. Mountain was on EIectioneer,
Radtke handled Dandelton, f. Dugan was
Faust Notter was up Frank Gill, Garner,
who making his first appearance since his
accident at Belmont Park, rode Beacon Light,
while W. Dugan handled Nealon.
HOW THE RACE WAS RUN.
A ripple Of applause went up from the grand
stand the horses paraded to the post, the
bright silks Of the Jockeys lending added color
10 the attractive scene. The start was right in
front of the field stand. and in plain view of all
Once behind the barrier the trouble began. and
Mars Cassidy, the starter, had his hands full
for & good ten minutes in an effort TO get the
field away in fair alignment
Electioneer was 50 high strung and nervous
that he kept breaking through the barrier, and
Mountain had all he could do to restrain him
and keep him from wearing himself out. The
other horses did not act particularly bad, but the
Jockeys. wide awake 10 the necessity Of a good
break in such a big field. kept twisting and
turning in effort 10 get some slight advan-
tage The crowd had just begun TO lose pa
tienoe. when suddenly Mr.. Cassidy's quick eye
caught the horses in line. and, springing the
barrier 70 a good start, the race was on.
Faust which most racegoers looked upon as
q consistent selling platter, but nothing more
rushed right to the front, with Superman in
close attendance. and Frank Gill, Nealon. Elec-
tioneer and Dandeon IN close order behind.
Cottontown. Tokalon and Flip Flap were last
away, a handicap which none OF the three could
overcome. although Tokalon closed big gap
and finished strong.
Faus. and Supernaan ran Tapped around the
first turn. the dangerous point where number
Of the horses behind lost any chance they had
OF winning. Electioneer from an outside posi-
ton at the post, had settled into his stride
quickly, and running strong when he bore
over sharply and came into collision with Cairn-
gorul. from which he suffered the most. From
that point he could not 10 settle in his
stride. and 20 the CONSERVATION Of his many
followers kept dropping further and further be
hind until az hope for victory was lost Dan
deon also suffered from interference rounding
the paddock turn. which settled his chances
FAUST FORCES THE EARLY PACE.
Faust showed the way In the run up the back
stretch and after shaking off Superman which
gradually dropped back beaten at the end OF six
furlongs, seemed not averse TO taking up fresh
challenges from Frank Gill, Cairngorm and his
stable companion, Nealon. which followed him
q close order around the far turn. Montgom-
cry had been clevsrly placed in good position
u the rail, and at this point appeared to be the
sEiy one behind the leaders which had any
chance TO come on. And so it proved later.
Turning for home Faust shook off Frank GIL
and cairngorm. while his stable companion
moved up strong into second place. The colors
Of Durnell showed first and second at this criti-
cal point in the race. and one the other seemed
20 have the coveted prize safely won. although
there was left the last heartbreaking rush 10 the
Judges
Faust was the first to show signs of weaken
ing He had borne the bTunt OF the strife and
all too well had fulfilled his mission a pace
maker for his stable companion. When he began
10 tire Nealon took command, but victory was
not 70 be without further struggle, as the lion
hearted Montgomery struggled bravely up with
q determined though somewhat belated chal-
ienge. For a moment HIS followers had high
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