New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-29
A False Step
Spells Defeat
For Neville II
w. r. Goes Horse Far in
Lead When He Steps
Into Mud Hole
BY FRANK O'NElLL


One false step plunged Neville II
into defeat in the sixth race at Jamaica
yesterday, when the chestnut son Of
Joe Chamberlain was galloping on to
victory. some five lengths in front Of
a mud-festooned field. The imported
colt stepped into a hole at the last
eighth pole, stumbled. and losing his
stride completely finished a dismal
last.
1t was fortunate that Neville II was
able to gather his legs under him, for
had he fallen Gunpowder. which
finally won the race; Trouble Pete and
Pollyanna, following in his path, would
have piled up. As Neville II staggered
along the others managed to swing
clear on the outside, and crossed the
line in the order named.
A Dismal Close
The first meeting at Jamaica came
to dismal close. Racing conditions
were of the worst. A drenching rain
transformed the course into an ankle
deep mud hole. A cold wind swept over
the track, and those who came to wit
ness the sport were truly blown-in-the-
glass fanatics. Few close finishes glad
dened the hearts of the shivering
crowd, and only two favorites managed
TO lead their fields home.
When the call to the post was sounded
before the sixth race a fresh shower
came up and made the miserable con-
ditions that had prevailed all afternoon
still worse. A field Of six psraded past
the stand, with Neville III an odds-on
favorite.
When the barrier was sprung he
went off on his toes and threw mud
into the faces Of his rivals. Through
out the race he held his lead, and COM
ing down TO the last eighth mark was
fully four lengths in front. Fsirbroth-
err held him on the rail, and the colt
stepped into a deep hole, which ended
his chance of winning.
Ballad, from the stable OF James But
Ter, accounted for the Atlantic Handi-
cap, which was the fourth race on the
card. Ballad came through the last
quarter and cut down Dorcas, which
made the running for half q mile, but
tired in the going.
Fenmouse got up in time to win third
honors. The last named was used up
pretty much in the last half'mile. She
was shut off on the last turn. but took
the overland route and caught the tir-
ing Dorcas.
Jockey Fined $25
The first race was marred by dis
qualification. Aileen o., which finished
in third place, bumped into Vocabulary
so forcibly that the latter fell. Jockey
Rowan, who had the mount on Aileen
O., was fined S25 for his rough riding.
June Bug, from the stable OF j. w.
McClelland, won the race.
The busy Sheriff made his presence
felt. He arrested four men on the
charge Of bookmaking. Just before the
fifth race he went under the grand
stand and took into custody Joe Klon-
dyke, Henry Hanff, Alfred Hanf and
Otto Schultze, charging them with vio-
lating the anti-betting laws.
Not even the fact that John Walters,
Leo Mayer, Max Wolfstang and Lewis
Bensinger were discharged in the Mag
istrate's Court in Jamaica yesterday
could dampen the Sheriff's ardor.
Willie Knapp had his first mount
since he was set down at Hamilton IN
1914. He had the mount on Confisca-
ton, and gained third honors when
Aileen o. was disqualified.
1t cost r. r. Carman some money
to win the third race. Sam Doggett
bid up King Baggot TO $1,000, but the
owner protected his interest with the
usual s. advance. The advance money
will be added to the races at the next
Jamaica meeting.