New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-20
Mayor and Former Ambassa-
dor Gerard Cheer MIR. Bel
mont's Great Horse
By FRANK O'NEILL

"a
James W. Gerard. former Ambassa-
dor TO Germany, and Mayor John Pur-
roy Mitchell applauded the victory OF
August Belmont's great race horse
Stromboli in the Kings County Handi-
cap at Jamaica yesterday afternoon
They were the distinguished few oil a
crowd Of nearly ten thousand VINO
cheered nightly as the son OF FAR
PLAY led n. c. Hallenbeck's The FINN
over the line by about two lengths,
with James f. Buffers Spur IN third
position.
Mr.. Mitchell did not come with the
idea Of gathering first hand informa-
ton on the oral betting situation %
welcomed the chance 10 rid himself OF
his official cares and worries 20 spend
day in the open air and flooding sun
shine. Mr.. Gerard was one OF the
most enthusiastic spectators. We came
early. and remained to cheer the vic
tory Of Royal Ensign in the last race.
Wins in Impressive Style
Strdmboli has carried the scarlet,
maroon and black Of Mr.. Belmont 70
victory in many races, but it is safe TO
say that he never scored in more I'M
pressive style than yesterday. lie was
popular third choice with those VINO
like TO risk oral wagers, rating behind
James Buffers Spur and The FINN.
Taking the track on flying feet when
the barrier shot up, Stromboli lay IN
behind the pace that Spur set, rating
along at the shoulders of Bayberry
Candle, which was second. The Finn
ran fourth. For three-quarters OF
mile the rangy Stromboli allowed Spur
to hold forth in front. and then, urged
along by Butwell, moved up to take the
lead.
A hoarse shout of "Stromboli. Strom'
bcli," rose as the son Of Fair Play
swept around the turn for home clear
of his field and running powerfully.
The Finn gave Schuttlnger TROUPE
throughout the race, and now he az
tempted TO bear in toward the rail-
This headstrong bit of racing cost MN
precious ground. He finally straight
ened out and closed the distance that
separated him from the lead, but was
two lengths back when the leader
flashed over the line.
Eddie Ryan, who is well known at the
various racecourses throughout the
country. was arrested on charge OF
bookmaking 1t was alleged that Ryan
violated the law governing betting by
making a book. A deputy sheriff es-
corted him to the Jamaica station.
This was the only arrest made. al
though the police kept a keen watch
for any violation of the statutes.
Jockey Badly Hurt
Bernard Koppleman. the youngster
who rode Brooklyn in the Arizona Ham
dcap, which was the third race on the
card, was badly injured when John
Sanford's Tranby lashed out with his
hoofs and kicked koppleman under the
kneecap. The steel plates Of the horse
cut deeply into the Jockeys flesh and
tore a cash which required half dozen
stitches. 1t is feared that the blow
severed tendon, and Koppleman will
not ride for several months.
The accident occurred in front of the
stand while the horses were parading
to the post. No further testimony of
the lads gameness is needed than that
he rode over to the start at the six
furlong mark, finished the race and got
his mount home fourth in a field of
twelve starters.
Top o. tn Morning won the Arizona
Handicap in a driving neck-and-neck
finish with +. 7. Wilson's chestnut colt
Ormesdale that had the crowd on it's
feet whoopng in frenzy of delight.
The big son of Peep o. Day broke on
his toes and led the field from the
start, standing up gsmely under a
whipping drive down the stretch as
Ormesdale. running his best race. tore
along in space-devouring strides. 1t
was another of those races where many
sighed as they said, "In another six
teenth"Ibut 'ou all know that story.
Royal 7 IN ran to the fore in the
final rae. of the afternoon and estab-
lished a track record of SO 2-5 seconds
for the course. The former mark was
minute fiat, set by the mighty Fitz
Herbert on May 8, 1908. Fitz Herbert
carried 100 pounds, as did Royal En-
sign. The dainty little daughter of
Ultimus- Banorella just ran the feet
off stylish field Of juveniles, and de-