The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-30
MANY EAST HORSES
ENTERED FOR THE
METROPOLITAN RACE
AND WHITNEY ENTER
THEIR BEST IN ToDAYs BEL
MONT PARK CLASSIC.

NEW YORK. May 29.-Horse rae
Ing will be revived in this State to-
morrow, when the Westchester Rae
ing association will begin an eighteen
day meeting at Belmont Park, l. I.
The feature of the opening day will
be the Metropolitan handicap, for
which 1t Is expected that at least a
dozen horses will go to the post.
Most of the horses received smart
breezing exercise yesterday, as the
rain made fast workouts impossible.
The eligibles. however. had been tuned
up for the big race, and the lack OF
exercise is not expected to handicap
the horses in the race.
| It Is probable that a number OF the
three-year- olds entered in the handi-
cap will be reserved for the running
of the Withers on Saturday, as this
three-year- fixture Is at the same
distance and more alluring than the
opening days big event. There are,
however a number of older horses
which will furnish a contest that will
be up to the best traditions Of the run
ming of the handicap.
With the reputation of being one
of the best sprinters in England.
Harry Payne Whitney's Whisk Broom,
a six-year- son of Broomstick and
Audience, Is one of the most talked
OF horses in the race. Whisk Broom
did not reach Belmont Park until yes
terday afternoon, but has been train
ing cleverly at the Brookdale Farm
and will go to the post with the repu-
tation of having frequently and easily
outworked Iron Mask. which Is named
for the Toboggan handicap. 1t was
intimated yesterday that Joe Notter
would have the mount on Whisk
Broom.
Another Of the eligibles that has
attracted attention. is II. K Knapp's
four-year- daughter Of Waterboy
and Fairie Queen. Sprite. who began
her racing career in Kentucky. Jockey
Glass will have the leg up on the
Knapp starter. Captain f. B. Cas-
satt will show his colors on Spring
Board, winner Of the Hartford handi-
cap at Havre de Grace, and of a later
good race at Pimfico.
August Belmont will be represented
by Merry Task, a good winner in
England, who has been working ex-
ceedingly well for F>uestel since being
shipped on from Pimlico. 1t Is not
known definitely which Jockey will
have the mount, but both McTaggert
and Ferguson are available. Trainer
John Mayberry has both Light o NJ
Life and Cock o. the Walk ready for
good race, and 1t Is possible that
both will be started.
E. F. Cooney will start his good
campaigner Guy Fisher. Under 1903
pounds. he Is sure to give a good ac-
count Of himself. and Guy Burns will
In all likelihood have the mount. OF
the Richard 7. Wilson eligibles the
dependence will be placed in Aide
baran, while Tartar will be reserved
for the Withers. Aldebaran will be
ridden by little Wolfe.
Bob r. will be a starter from the
Beverwyck stable Trainer Walter
Congdon has been sending him along
| handily for some time. and no more
fit horse will go to the post tomorrow.
G.. p. Eustis' Shackelton. fast horse
and nicely suited at the distance. Is
Ross DIR. Duenner and Alex, Smith
Cochran's His Majesty are two others
that may be seen under colors.
/ While the Metropolitan handicap
has naturally attracted most of the
attention surrounding the opening
/ day, the other divisions have by no
means been idle, and the spectators
will find big array of well-prepared
horses furnishing the sport at the
Long Island track. The stabling ca
pacity Of the plant is $40 stalls, and
1t is impossible to find accommodation
for another horse.
James Rowe yesterday brought In
the fourteen horses from the Brook