The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-20
GOSSIP OF TIE RGCETRACK
EJENTEEN STARTERS FOR THE
SUBURBAN. TO-DAY.
g1ree- rcar-Old Division May Produce the
Winner, as the Keene Pair, supernAn
aud Veil. Together With RIectiOneer
and Montgomery, Are in Much Favor.

and Veil. Together With RIectiOneel
and Montgomery, Are in Much Favor
Seventeen horses have been named 10 start
In the $4,000 Suburban Handicap, one mile
ard a quarter. TO be run over the Sheepshead
BAY track this afternoon. II the track Ia
f4st A sensational race will probably result,
a. the entry list. Indicates a struggle that
nay surpass all previous events Of this kind.
IIpsrts who have studied the complexion OF
tie race with extreme care were inclined to
the belief yesterday that one OF the three
ye.r-olds would be returned the winner. In
all probability Electioneer, by Voter, will
rule the favorite. He has sta rted but once
thi- selson. but on that occasion he forced
Peter Pan 10 a drive TO beat him in the Stand
nri stakes. at n mile and a gun rter. In 2O5 3-5.
IN that race Electioneer was rather poorly
ridden 10y Koerner, but to-day he will be
handled by n veteran. George Mountain, az
Mr.. Bplnont's Blandy will not sta RI from all
accounts,
Electioneer needs a strong rider. one who
ran ma Ike him do his best in the last sta Res of
the race, and Mountain seems to be the one
N M the bill. James R. Keene will have a
strong ha nd in the three-year-olds. Superman.
the winner of the Brooklyn Handicap, who
viii 90 to the post in much improved con-
dltion, and the Disguise flly, Veil. said 10 be
a speed marvel Of rare quality. Superman
WILDE ridden by NioOl. while j. Lee, the crack
,olored rider, will come here from Latonia
II ride Veil. Emil Herbs three-year-old
Montgomery. winner OF the Baychester,
Broadway and Jockey Club stakes, is be-
heved tn be another dangerous IA ctor. In fact,
.ons horsemen have stated freely that he
i the best colt in training. Sandy will ride.
and that means that Montgomery will be
we'll handled.
Boots Durnell will be represented by Nealon,
Who ran third in the Brooklyn, and the three
ytar-old Faust, who has been invincible lately
IN selling races at q mile and over. Nealon
will carry ll3 pounds and Faust 90, the Dugan
brothers having the mounts. Beacon Light.
the Star Shoot colt, who ran second in the
Brooklyn. looks to have a chance with only
100 pounds on his back, especially il it should
rain and the track should be turned into
muddy going. Garner, who has been on
the hospital list for several weeks. will have
Inc mount. Some OF the smart trainers
said last night that F. r. Hitchcock's Dande-
lion. trained by j. E. Madden. would take
q beating. IL is said that Madden has sue
coeded in putting Dandelion in superb fettle
aud expects to carry of the prize. Radtke
viii be in the saddle and the Hamburg colt
viii probably he in demand.
While 100 pounds may prove too great a
burden for Flip Flap. she will probably start
and is expected to run a smashing good race.
She ie at her best Just now and has done all
that has been asked OF her. Jack Martin
VIII have the task Of plotting her to victory.
Miller will ride the Newcastle Stables four
ysar-old Sir Dixon mare Running Water.
who was easily beaten the other day by Mr..
keene's Cabochon. but who, 1t lie said. may
run q vastly improved race to-day. Cotton
town. a Western horse some OF whose races
have been high class, has received q special
prepar alton for this event and may accom-
plish something. Tokalon. who ran a bad
race In the mud the last time out. may i'm
prove. for she displayed rare form on other
occasions. Cairneorm and Bedouin have
not done much so far this year. while Wexford,
a patched up cripple. who ran a mile and a
furlong last week in 1852 2-5. winning in a gallop.
has an outside chance. The Suburban will
he run at about 4 O'Clock. The entries,
Weights and jockeys are as follows
The Suburban Handicap OF so. 900: for three.
Jear Odds and upward; winning penalties; one mile
and a quarter: