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FAST MILE; CLOSE FINISH. BHEEPSHEAD BAY HANDICAP PRODUCES THE SEASONS MOST EXCITING CONTEST. Inquisitor Wins in 1:37 3-5, One-fifth of a Second Slower than American Record Halifax Shows Most Phenomenal Speed. New York, June 28. In the Sheepshend Bay Handicap decided this afternoon, the three-year-old Inquisitor, ridden liy jockey Walter Miller, lowered the track record for a mile ly one-lifth of a second and approached by one-ilfth of a second the American record held jointly by Dick Welles Harlem and Kiamcslia Belmont lark, at 1 :".7g. It was one of the closest and most sensational fmlshes ever seen on a raee course. From the start it was a contest replete with thrilling and sustained interest. Halifax, the speed phenomenon and real hero of the race, broke last of the Ids held and led almost In a twinkling. He swept through the compact hunch with incredible swiftness just as if it was anchored. He was timed separately in 10 seconds for the first furlong, 33 seconds for the three-eighths, 45 for the half, 1:10 for six furlongs and 1:301 for the full mile. He was beaten by less than a yard at the end. See-tators declared that such a llight ot speed has never before been witnessed on an American circular course. Von Tromp, which finished a cyclonic going second and which would have won in another stride, was clearly entitled to second honors and, as the Rice was run, proves far superior to the winner himself. The Keene horse got away very badly, picked ids way slowly at first through the field and gafned rive lengths In the lqst quarter on the Newcastle Stables representative. The proverbial blanket could have covered six horses at the finish. The western mare Dishabille, showed improvement over her preceding race and ran to the splendid form that has marked her career over western tracks. The Surf Stakes for two-year-olds served to confirm the high estimates formed of the prowess of .7. It. Keenes grand looking Commando colt, Peter Pan, which won all the way, running true and gamely throughout. It is claimed for this youngster that lie Is the best in this stable, but horsemen do aiot accept, that contention seriously, particularly after having witnessed Ballots work of the day before. In which he galhied a trial of six furlongs in 1:12 pulling up at the end. Alethetio created a favorable impression by his close second and It Is predicted that lie will eventually graduate into the first flight of the season. In the opening race the downfall of Rosehen, the former champion, was complete. General regret was expressed for his defeat and many criticisms were forthcoming for the reprehensibe taetics pursued with this great horse. Kiamesha has again come into her own, judging by her easy victory and from now on will receive respectful consideration in any company. It is predicted that Paul Jones, winner of the steeplechase will develop into a real clinker. The Hitchcock jumper shows vast Improvement with eacli race. The last two races were disapiiointing especially to the uninitiated. Captain Kmerlchs success was totally unexpected by the rank and file and only his stable connections benefited by his victory. It was undoubtedly one of the biggest killings of the season. Entree wound up the days racing with an unexpected awakening over lie grass course, .Mandarins .showing lieing particularly bad. Captain Emcrlch was bid up to ,200 from ,000 by "Kansas" Price, but his owner, Newton Bennington, bought him in. J. It. Keenes Umbrella was claimed out of the same race for ,500. Barney Schreiher was a visitor at Sheepshead Ray today. Tipsters who have been plying their trade without having gone through the formality of procuring the necessary licenses were arrested yesterday and today. The ten gathered in yesterday were given three days each. The report that the Stewards are looking into the ownership, pedigree, etc., of the horse Tartan, is untrue. Nothing lias developed In the Go Between protest. The horse was examined I13 a veterinary surgeon, but his ieMrt lias not been made public. Horsemen, public and press alike show a disposition to ridicule the objection. George Washington Rrussel, the diminutive jockey who was recently injured in a race, made ills reappearance today on Dolly Spanker in the big race.
