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FITZ HERBERT IN ACTION CRACK THREE-YEAR-OLD WINS RACE THAT IS ONLY EXERCISE GALLOP. Dolphin Handicap Reduced to Two Starters, One of Which Runs Away Going: to Post Trainer Blakcley Just Misses Profitahle Day. Now York. Septemlvor 3. Fitz Herbert, champion three-year-old of the season, was the bright and particular turf star engaged at Sheepshead Bav tHlny. His presence in the overnight condition affair, at a mile. deprived that race of contention, so far as- first money was concerned. It was simply a prolitable work-out for the great colt, and his owner. X. C IHIdreth. received .10 from the Coney Island Jockey Club for exhibiting him under colors. Contrary to expectations, the !,J0O spectators present were treated to an interesting turf spectacle. The leisurely ridden 1 to 4 favorite allowed Shannon, one of his juvenile opponents, to show the way for the first live furlongs- of the louniey. which were run in 1:00. before lie made his bid for the lead. It was literally a case of a horse toying with hi opposition. Shannon and Fighting .Itob. as well, were so excessively urged in the attempt to down their mighty adversary, that lioth quit badly in the closing furlong anil were beaten off for second place by Kio Grande, which had trailed so far in the rear for six furlongs of the iourney as to be seemingly hopelessly out of it. Fighting Itob led Shannon at the finish by four lengths for third money. Jockey Ural rode the last-named contrary to orders nnd was suspended indefinitely by his employer. J. L. McGinnis. who was so pinned by the lads use of the whip on Shannon that he refused to euuip him with that necessary persuader on the sluggish Charlie Ilargrave in the next race, with the result that he lost a race witli the former Spreckels colt willed he should have won. Withdrawals reduced the field for the Dolphin Handicap to two starters Gliding lielle and .Miami. Roixirts were in circulation that Hildreth contemplated starting Fitz Herbert for the second time during tlie dav in this race, the spot seemed sm temptingly soft for him. but the rumor proved groundless. Odds of as good as 1 to 4 were laid against Schultes filly at the opening of betting. At post time the best offered was 1 to S. After Miami had rim away three miles back and forth around the course, finally pulling up of his own accord at the post, the race was conceded a certainty for Gliding Belle, anil so it proved. Jockey Davenport felt off Miami utterly exhausted, but quickly recovered and pluekily remounted the now tractable animal. Davenports condition was so serious that the track physician was called upon to administer restoratives. Jeanne dArc was heavily backed in the first race. Dngans over anxiety contributed chiefly to her defeat. The former Forsytbe filly ran in the name nnd colors of Fred Johnson, whose betting conimis slon is reixirted to have run into the thousands. Jeanne dArc was saddled by A. G. Rlnkele.v. who subsequently sent two winners to the post in Sam F.mervs Arasec and his own two-year-old. General MacGregor. The tluke defeat of his first starter prevented .Mr. Btakeley from having the biggest racing dav of his career. Bookmaker William Cowen said after the races that he had a commission from Blakelev to parlav 00 on the three starters from his stable. Arasee outclassed his opposition over tin; grass course and dominated the running throughout. While not actually leading it was apparent that he had the measure of his opponents at nil stages and could assume command at the pleasure of his rider. In General .MacGregor Mr. Itlakelev has a likely iuvenile. The son of Itorgia Legare was one of the highest-tried two-year-olds sent to the races hv W. Olt. Macdonough this year, and wis liought bv his present owner on the advice of Harry .Mason. who developed the youngster for Mac ilonougli. General MacGregor was named after General Thomas MacGregor. United States army, who makes Ills home in California and is a staunch sun-porter of racing on the coast. , , The withdrawal of Turf Star and Louise S. from Hie Autumn Handicap, for two-year-olds over the grass course, partially spoiled that race. Cherryola vanquished Kltin Iteau, Charlie Ilargrave and Big Stick unite decisively, after the result had appeared to be in doubt during the lirst half mile of the running. It was announced this afternoon that Turf Star had been bought by E. It. ltradley. It is said that ltradley was acting as agent for James Butler, owner of tlie Kmpire City track. James Gaffnevs crack two-year-old filly. Louise S., was cut down and perhaps permanently injured, in the last race of Thursday. Mr. GalTney was so wrought up over the occurrence that he went before the stewards and made a complaint. All the jockeys were subsequently summoned to appear before the stewards, who warned them that any further rough riding would be punished by revocation of their licenses. Jhlin Dvments Star Wave, regarded as the best of the two-vear-olds developed on the Canadian circuit this year, died last night of inflammation of the lungs. Star Wave was insured for 5,000 In TJ.0 irealev."1 trainer of the Jfontpellcr Stable, sends out the information that Olambala shows no ill effects from the cuts lie sustained during the running of the Twin City Handicap yesterday. There is a report that S. C. Hildreth has purchased a half-interest in the filly. Angerona, from S. .1. Doggett.
