The sun., 1919-06-08
SUBURBAN GOES
TO CORN TASSEL
IN HOT FINISH
R. T. Wilson, Jr.'s, Gelding
Beats Sweep On by a
Neck.
BONIFACE THIRD HOME
Five Others, Led by War
Cloud, Follow Him In at
Belmont.
BY HENRY v. KING.


The most reliable and most respon-
sive thoroughbred on the American
turf won the historic Suburban Handl-
CAP yesterday afternoon at Belmont
Park. He Is Corn Tassel the five-year-
Old brown gelding belonging to Richard
r. Wilson. He Is not a champion not
even a high class handicap horse, but
no has stout heart and Is courageous
70 the core and these assets coupled
with a big pull in the weights and
million dollar ride by Buddy Ensor
enabled him to win the classic in one
of the most sensational finishes of the
year.
At his throatlatch when he passed
the judges was w. r. Goes renowned
three-ye4r-old colt Sweep On. Half
dozen lengths back and staggering from
fatigue was Commander J. X. l.. Ross
Boniface in third place. Floundering
about still further back were War
Cloud. Exterminator. over There, Papp
anc Lanius.
In winning the 81, 900 purse and I'M
diving fame Corn Tassel sped over the
one mile and a quarter course in the
exceptionally fast time Of :02 LIS. To
all veteran horsemen this is a record.
for only once was II beaten and that
was by Harry Payne Whitney's Whisk-
broom I'd. when 1t was the unanimous
opinion of all who saw the contest that
the official time was wrong.
BY his victory Corn Tassel gladdened
the hearts OF nearly all of the 10000
racegoers who saw the contest. He was
not the favorite. Sweep On and over
There held that place OF honor at II
10 8. but Corn Tassel had so many
friends that he was backed heavily and
went to the post a strong second choice
at 16 to 5. But those who wagered on
him were not the only ones who ac-
ola imed him. Followers OF all the other
contestants forgot their wagers in their
enthusiasm for game horse and when
he crossed the finish line he received
an ovation the like Of which has not
been seen or heard on an American
track in more than decade.
Kicked Mt the Post.
And when he hobbled back to the
scales on three legs there were more
cheers from the multitude. While at
the post Corn Tassel was clicked in the
hind off foot and painfully, II not
seriously, injured. But despite an ugly
cash he ran as he never did before
until he had accomplished his task.
Then he began to limp and show the
effects of the bruise.
AS has always been his custom Corn
Tassel came from behind. He trailed
the field until rounding the bend. Then
he began to move up and when asked
to respond In the home stretch he ran
over all his horses except Sweep On. and
in a desperate struggle of a quarter
OF q mile outgamed Mr.. Goes colt and
stuck his neck home in front.
II was the greatest feat the great
reliable horse had ever performed Since
his arrival in this country as a yearling
four years ago he has run as often as
any horse. but not once in his brilliant
consistent has he been that racegoers
gave him the sobriquet of "Old Stout
Heart" He has been beaten more often
than he has won. but even in defeat he
did his utmost until the contest was over.
He is not a big colt and cannot carry
much weight, but with anything less
than 10 pounds on his back he can fly
and travel over almost any reasonable
distance of ground. Yesterday he
skouldered only 10s pounds. This was
exactly to his liking and he gave up
more speed and stamina than ever be,
fore.
Sweep On Ran Great Race.
Sweep On ran a wonderful race too
AnG deserves much praise. He DISPLAYED
an abundance Of speed went the dis
lance superbly and showed n gameness
seldom seen in three-year-old.
After the contest Mr.. Wilson was
smothered with congratulations. 1t was
his second victory in the event. as his
Olambala won 1t in 1910
II am delighted OF course" Mr.. Will
son told host OF friends in the club
house. Corn Tassel Is a horse that can
always be depended upon to do his best
1t was beautiful race and am glad
that so wonderful a crowd saw it,"
Then Mr.. Wilson hurried to the pad
dock to see his pet and Thomas Healey.
his trainer. After exchanging congrat-
ulatons Mr.. Wilson exclaimed; This
is an extremely hot day. but that stout
hearted horse has cooled me of nicely.
i was burning up during the early part
OF the race and was as hot as a fur
mace while that duel was on in the
homestretch. Now I'm cool"
The noted sportsman might have felt
cool, but he didn't look 1t. Beads of
perspiration were streaming down his
face and neck. and he seemed nervous
and excited and happy.
Mr. Healey was Jubilant. He dubbed
over with enthusiasm. and while his
pet was being cooled out was surrounded
by thousand friends, almost every one
OF whom asked him a different question
about his horse. He answered all. but
added to each answer: Hes the
gamest and most honest horse I ever
trained"
Crowd on Hand Early.
The tremendous crowd reached the
beautiful course early and an hour be-
fore the first race every seat In the
grand stand and club house was occu-
pied while thousands stood on the
lawns Society was out in force. The
Suburban was the magnet which drew
most OF the throng. but there was great
interest in the Coaching Club American
Oaks. which was won by +. A. Clarks
Polka Dot
The Coaching Club Of New York at
tended this event and made II gala
occasion. The members were the guests
OF their president. Frank X. Sturgis. at
luncheon at the Turf and Field Club.
They made the trip from the Hotel
Knickerbocker in the Club Coach
Pioneer. Harris Fahnestock drove his
own team Of four chestnuts as FAR as
Flushing where he was relieved by
Henry Coe who took the box and drove
his four bays to the club house
Mr.. Sturgs's guests were r, w. Rives,
G. G. Haven. William Woodward. Aus
ten Gray. Oliver Gould Jennings, J..