The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-21
.SUPERMAN WINS,
 BEACON LIGHT
 A LENGTH AWAY Commando Colt Lands the Brooklyn Handicap on Track
 FetIock Deep in Mud
THOUSANDS CHEER KEENE
 C0LORS AT GRAVESEND
At the Flag Superman Shoots to Front. Miller Lets Okente Set the Pace. NeaIon Finishes Third.
 $2o,ooo Purse.

New York, May 2-Through serried lines of cheering thousands Superman, the sturdy 3-year-old son of Great Con- mando, carrying the colors of James R. Keene and ridder by Miller, flashed under the wire the winner of the Brooklyn han dicap, this afternoon over course fet- lock deep in mud at the Gravesend track Twenty-five thousand people saw the mud splashed Keene horse held back until the stretch, and then sent out in front to win in decisive fashion from a field of eleven starters.
 Beacon Light, ridden by Jockey Love- was second, a length behind Superman, and Nealon, carrying the colors of c. E. Durnell, was third. Superman covered the course of a mile anG a quarter in 2:09
 Brooklyn handicap day brought out great crowd to see the running of the classic. The grand stands, club house and lawns were crowded with eager spec tators. An all night downpour of rain flooded the track and here and there sheets of water shlmmered in the sun light. Six horses were scratched because of the hearty going, while Okenite and Good Luck were added starters, their owners believing they had a chance in the miry racing lane for the sz0,00O purse.
 At the drop of the flag Superman shot out in front, followed by Okenfte and Go Between. Not wishing to set the pace in the heavy going, Miller held Superman in check and Okenite rushing up, took the lead at the quarter with Superman run ming steady even stride, close behind, and I ferl.t rI,, Io,tf ling and Go Between, the strong favor ties of the race, hung in their tracks and fought 1t out with the others. Okenite was first at the half with Superman sur- rendering the place to Nealon and Beacon Light. Into the stretch they raced and Miller, touching Superman with the whip for the first time, sent his mount in front. Okenite bravely tried to follow. but gave up while Beacon Light and Nealon, the , only possible contestants, were whipped to final burst of speed Superman was in no danger, and he sped by the judges stand an easy winner, with Beacon Light second. a length away, and Nealon third. Summary:
 First Race-About six furlongs: Jack Atkin, 11S (W. Dugan), to 5, won; Voor- hees, 116 (W. Doyne), 15 to 1, second; Gentian. 9S co. Burns), 60 to l, third. Time, 1:12 3-5.
 Second Race-Selling, mile and six teenth: Tony Bonero, s7 (E. Dugan), to l. won; Eudora, 9l CPreston), to l, second; St. Valentine, 109 s(Miller), to l. third. Time, 1;5o 2-5.
 Third Race-Fve furlongs:. Star Cow an. ll5 (Radtke), to 5, won; Alauda. 115 (Iiller), ? to 1, second; George Consdine, 115 (Iartin), to l. third. Time, 1;03 3-5.
 Fourth Race-The Brooklyn handicap, S20OO0, mile and quarter: Superman, 99 (Miller), to 1, won; Beacon Light, 100 Gowe), 90 to 1. second; Nealon. IA (W. Dugan). 12 to 1. third Time, 2;o9.
 Fifth Race-Selling, about six furlongs: Killiecrankie, 91 CW. Dugan), 6 to l. won; Golden West. 96 CRowan) 12 to l, seconds Barbary Belle. ss (Musgrave). to 1, third. Time, 1:14.
 Sixth Race-Five furlongs: Spooner, 112 (Miller), to 1, won; Lady Winifred, 1O9 (Radtke), to 5, second; He Knows, 1O9 (Nealon), 15 to l. third. Time. 1:04 2-5.
 Gravesend Entries.
 Alrst race, five furlongs-Astoria Belle, Ruscimo. 109 Belle Grlffon, Water Fowl, Helen Green, Proclivity, Lascrella IT., 102.
 Second race. handicap, mile and one sxteenth-W. H. Cary, 127; Far West, 119 Blandy. 115; Coy Maid, 1l3; Juggler. St Valentine, 106; Sir Toddington, 104; Ampedo, 102; Zethsus, 99; Yankee Girl, ! 9S- Sailor Boy, ST.
 1hird race. selling. about three-quarters of mile-Oyama 1O7; Athlete, Don Domo ! 106; Robin Hood. They're off, 107; Slick away, 104; Tom McGrath, 104; Ontario -..: Sir Todington. 100; L'Amour. 97; Clois- l teress, 96; Tilei1g, James Crawford 95: | Wood Witch, Steslephe, 9S: Marvel P. 1 9I, Barbary Belle. Star Cat. S5. 1 Fourth race, The Preakness, mile and 1 fifty yards-Frank Gill. 120; McCarter, Ethon. 115;. Athenmachen. III; Doncreole. | Senator Clay. Zambes no; Don Enrique, | 10i; Dan Buhre, 100: The Knight 97. 1 Fifth race, selling. five furlongs-Sweet | Taire, 10I; Please. 1O3; Scallop, Bayou. ] St. John, Fresh, Watcher, 1o2; Biskra.