The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-05

plant. places the association above the
charge or commercialism.
The association will not disturb the
condition OF the Belmont OF 1921, which
already is closed, but following its poll
icy to encourage larger fields and give
some interest to the noninator, viii In
cependently present $500 to the second
horse. $3.50 to the third horse, $3.50 TO
the fourth horse and $1,000 to the NOM
irator Of the winner and $500 to the
nc minator OF the second horse.
The change will place the Belmont.
one Of the oldest classics In the coun-
try, at the top of the three-year-oid
events. The event was named In homo
of the first August Belmont. father or
the present chairman Of the Jockey
Cub. when that stanch patron or tho
turf was one of the strong men In the
American Jockey Club.
In conjunction with the Withers, the
Belmont has furnished tests for three
year-olds which correspond with the
,rwo Thousand Guneas and the Derby
In England for more than genera
tion.
That the Futurity will be restored to
it's former greatness will be received
with Joy by all lovers OF the thorough
bred The running Of the classic In 1873
will be substantially as In the early days
Of the event 1t will have an added
value of $4,000, and 1t is confidently
expected that the high water value
record of 1890, when it was won by
Potomac and was worth $4,000. will be
surpassed s3.750 will be awarded to the
nominators Of the mares producing the
placed horses.
There will be a strong appeal for all
horsemen who want to promote the pro-
duction OF the staying quality in the
enlarged Jockey Club stakes. which In
the future will be known as the Jockey
Club Gold Cup. Formerly this event
had an added value Of $1,000. the Jockey
Club and the Westchester Racing Asso-
oiation each contributing $4,000. The
distance of the event was at one mile
and a half.
The Westminster Association promised
the Jockey Club It would increase the
added money to $4,000 If the govern
ing body would make its donation in
the shape of a $4,000 gold cup. The
Jockey Club accepted the proposal and
the event was changed to two miles.
The Realization. at one mile and Ave
furlongs, Is another Westchester prize
which has been materially increased In
value. The race for 1923 will have an
added value of $500. The Suburban
also will be increased to $500. while
tne MeLTODOlllall, tIle JuFeuiic anu thC
Withers each will have $4,000 added
II also has been decided that the
fourth horse In all stakes closing No
vember 20 will save his fees.
The work Of changing the plant at
Belmont Park is we'll under way. When
completed the park will have a distinc-
ton and charm not possessed by any
other racing plant in the United States.
A full list of stakes to be decided at
the park follows:
Toboggan Handicap. for three-year-olds and
upward: six furlongs: 1900 added
Ladies' Handicap, for narea, three-year-
olds and upward; one mile; $500 added.
Harlem Selling Stakes, three-year-olds and
upward; one mile: 81. 900 added
Hollis Selling Stakes three-year-olds and
upward; six furlongs; 81 600 added
Juvenile Stakes, three-year-ods and up
ward: five furlongs; 5000 added.
Keene Memorial, for two-year-olds; five
and n half furiongs: 50 500 added.
The Fashion. for filiies, two-year-olds: five
furlongs; $500 added
The Bouquet selling, for two-year-old
fillies; five furlones 81, 900 added.
mile and three furiongs $50. 600 guaranteed.
The withers. for three-year-olds: one mile;
IS 600 added.
The Realization OF 1923, for three-year-
oldE (now yearings); mile and five
furiongs; $1,000 added.
The Coaching Club Oaks. for three-year-
old fillies: ono milo and three furlongs;
The Jockey Clubs Gold Cup. weight for
nge, for three-year ODDS and upward: two
miles; $4,000 added and n gold cup Of
value OF 81 500.