New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
TRIPLE CROWN OF TURF.
Peter Pan Likely to Win the Three
Rich Stakes and Extra Prize.

BY winning the Tidal Stakes OF $4,000 on
Saturday, Peter Pan. James r. Keene's great
Commando colt, earned a leg SO to speak, on the
triple crown Of the American turf, which will
have its first running this year, for horses three
years old. The three events include two famous
fixtures at Sheepshead Bay-the Tidal Stakes, at
a mile and quarter, decided on Saturday, and
the Lawrence Realization, at mile and five
furIongs, worth approximately S23,OOo-and the
new Coney Island Jockey Club Stakes, Of
$50 900, at one mile and a half In order to
make it an inducement to owners to try for the
triple crown, the Coney Island Jockey Club has
offered an extra $4,000 10 the horse that wins
all three races.
Peter Pan came out of his race in the Tidal
Stakes In fine condition. as 1t was little more
than a good exercise gallop for him. He will
now be pointed for the Coney Island Jockey Club
Stakes. Saturday. in which. by the way he
may find stronger opposition, as Montgomery.
which stands out now his chief rival. is
eligible and is almost sure TO go to the post. II
Peter Pan wins, the Lawrence Realization. on
July 8, and the triple crown would appear to
be at his mercy, as in that race Dinna Ken,
which beat him head in the Carlton Stakes
earlier In the season, is about the only horse
eligible. worthy TO be mentioned in the same
breath with the good of Commando. Peter
Pan has another engagement at Sheepshead
Bay, in the Advance Stakes, of $4,000 on July
f. and 1t is possible that he may fill this also II
he should win the Coney Island Jockey Club.
100000 to his credit. which would place him
third only to Domino and Sysonby as the biggest
winner of the American turf. Domino won
$193, 800 and Sysonby $1S443S. II Peter Pan
trains on and lives. it is quite possible for him
TO equal these figures and even surpass them.
He is close to the 100000 mark now, and only
an accident can keep him from earning place
in the select band within the next two weeks.
Africander and Beldame were the last to get
within the charmed circle.
The great triple crown Of the English turf is
made up Of the Two Thousand Guineas. the
Derby and the ST. Leger. These stakes have a
total value of some $4,000. The three races
which will make up the triple crown hero are
closer together, but they are not far behind the
English classics in value.
The official Handicapped has assigned Nealon
1913 pounds in the Commonwealth Handicap,
which is practically renewal OF the Suburban.
1t Will be Saturday, July 6. Nealon, the
hero Of the Suburban, may not be able to keep
the engagement, however, he came out of the
big race last Thursday with spread hoof. which
demanded treatment While not serious, the In
jury may force him into temporary retirement
Some interesting sport is promised at Sleeps
head Bay this week, many rich stakes Will
be decided, including the Zephyr and Grass Sell
Ing tomorrow the Swift on Wednesday, the
Surf and the Sheepshead Bay Handicap on
Thursday the Thistle Friday and the Sport
ing the Great Trial and the Coney Island
Jockey Club on Saturday. The Great Trial is
for two-year-olds and has guaranteed value
Of $4,000 Among the youngsters eligible are
Colin, Cohort, Beaucoup. Firestone, Chapultepec,
Beckon Masque, King James and Falcada,
which are the best of their age developed to
date with the possible exception of Eotasulga.
A full list Of the foals OF 1906, arranged under
their sires is published in the current issue Of
the Racing Calendar. edited by H. A Buck.