Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-08

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Classy racing has been carded for
Ascot park tomorrow afternoon. When
the barrier leaps above the field enter
ed in the Ascot handicap lovers of the
thoroughbred will witness one of the
finest array of equine talent that ever
dashed away at local starters word
What the famous Burns handicap is
to the north so the Ascot handicap is
to Los Angeles, and those who as
semble to watch the ponies swing for
the first turn may rest assured that
every horse In the race and every
jockey riding has but one purpose in
view, and that to flash first beneath
the judges eye.
No pulling for weights or entrance
as workout Is embodied in tomor-
rows event. Racing luck may decree
that a despised outsider is to carry
away the laurel wreath, but form folk
need not fret.
Time and again during the present
meeting entries that figured to win by
themselves have in some unaccount-
able manner mingled with the rear
guard. Then came the cries which in
timated of evil manipulation. Maybe
with reason and maybe not.
Nothing of the sort can occur when
the numbers are hung after tomor-
rows event. Whatever the outcome.
horses and riders will have done their
best. The reward Is not inconsderate
and with a victory comes the greatest
glory that Ascot can give.
Approximately $4,000 net will 60 to the
winner of the handicap. Originally
seventy-sevep horses were nominated
to start and in all probability seven
teen will face the barrier tomorrow
afternoon,
Carey May Be Fayorite
Town talk is that w. H. Carey, sport
ing the white and blue of r. F. Car
man, will prance to the post as favor
lite. Carey made great impression
when he equaled the Brooks course
record of 2;02A last week. With
Jockey Bill Knapp in the saddle and
the fast mark to his credit Carman' $
entry does not appear in bad place.
From the north comes Ramus, which
has been given a special prep for the
stake. He will have a nice following
because of his Emeryville perform
ances. Ramus has been sent to his
former owner, C. II, Boots, who will
saddle him for Jockey Fisher, who has
been elected to ride.
Ramus worked between the third
and fourth race yesterday and did the
mile in 1:45h, pulling up at the quar-
ter in 2:15.
Won Tromp, property of w. A. Nc
Kinney, will have Finn on the leather
and may set the pace. Tromp has
speed anG If in the notion will take
a world of beating. McKinney's horse
ran second to w. H. Carey when that
flyer equaled the Brooks course rec
ord.
j, r. Donohue, famed for his great
staying qualities and one of the most
Z consistent performers at Ascot, will be
coupled il. the betting with Tartan.
In view OF the fact that genial John
Drinks colors are to be borne by the
entry. great interest will center about
the showing of his faYorites.
Jockey Harris, whose contract was
purchased yesterday by Brink, will be
up on Donohue. Bullman will ride
Tartan, who may act as pacemaker for
his stable mate.
A Dark Horse
There are several dark horses abroad
and Of these Orilene may be a shade
duskier. She has won her two starts
mere this season In fast time. With
Jockey Preston's ability to get away
Wen Orilene may take the lead never
10 be headed. She has early speed to
burn and is bulldog in courage.
W. A. Cushman, trainer of Stilicho,
Is sweet on the chances of his entry
and has given Jockey II. Smith the
opportunity OF gaining fame.
Fast and game as they come is
Muskoday Brussels is to pilot the
speedy one, whose racing qualities are
known by every pGtron of Ascot
StandoVer should be close up all the
way as he has the speed and a capable
rider In Del Lawrence. He may stick
out the route and prove a surprise.
Molesey Is Sennet's only hope, and
with lightweight Jockey c. Ross in
the saddle should be there or there
aoouts at the finish. Iolo5ey last
race was better than the chart shows,
as he was repeatedly bumped and inter
fered with In a manner not Conducive