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PREAKNESS STAKES NEARJ ♦ Valuable Three-Year-Old Fixture to Be Run Next Wednesday. ♦ Record -Breaking Crowd Expected to Witness Race — High-Class i i Field Assured. i — ♦ — , Baltimore. M«l.. May 11.— The IMhMI Slakes. villi SM-Vttoo added, the nmst valuable three- yc-iroH fixture to !«■ decided in the cast this , rrar. will Ih- run next Wednesday at Pimlico. The Mnr.il-iud latter *1" ■■■ ■•■* olatiorate prep ar.it ions to entertain what is confidently believed | will Im- tlK- largest an l W ■ representative .-itli«r-ii:g €if racing enthusiasts that ever ass» in Mod at old rimlico in tin- long history of that famous and oldest of Marylands racing organizations. . The wisdom of th - Maryland Jockey Club in addine SI.YOOO to the lreakness. is seen in the roe- . ■ml breaking list of entries to this rieh prise, one hundred and forty-four nominations being made, representing sevcnty-oi e different owners. All the high class two -.war- olds of last year are included among the eligibles. Trau |x.rlation difficulties have prevented a few of the most prominent caudi- dates from reaching l.i re. hut their absence will only serve to make tin- race more o|ien and assures a much larger field for the big race. The most probable starters include W. E. Apple-gates .lack Hare 4r.. O. K. Chancellor- Hats Mouse. C. K. Clements* Mary Main. G. A. Cochrans Ncpper-hau or Bughouse. Senor A. II. Diaz Orestes or Ziiluland. Green tree Stables Dchndnu. J. Griffiths Amackassin. Andrew Milhrs Itecouiit. Kdward Meltrhles Charlie I,cydcckcr. K. It. McLeans Kew pie ONeil. W. Viaus George Starr. B. Parrs Man o" the Hour. Qtiincy Stables Compadrc. J. K. I„. H .-•* If jlPi.-iinpton. Samuel Boss. The Porter. L. A. Sawyer., robalt I-iss. H. I*. Whitneys Flags or Johreii. G. W. Wideiicrs Lan:us. J. E. Wideuers Tromiie La Mart*. W. B. Jennings, trainer of War Cloud, has an ii"Unced that he will ship the crack Macomber three-y ear-old from Louisville Sunday, if he comes out of his Derby engagement without any mishap and. if lie reaches here in good condition, will be started in the Prenkness. There is also a probability that Esootu may come east. Another late arrival may lie II. P. Whitneys crack filly Kosie OGrady. Nothing definite |i;,s been announced in regard to whether or li»t Kmil llerr High Cost will Is- a starter. JACK HARE JE. PROBABLE FAVORITE. Of those sure to stjirt. Jack Hare Jr. has «|iialified handsomely as a dangerous contender for the rich prize and will most prohabl; Im- the favorite. The Woodbury Handicap last Thursday furnished a good line on the some of the prospective starters in the Preakuoss. Jack Hare Jr." carried ton weight in this ra«-e and led all the way. winning in easy fashion. The showing of Flags entitles this Whitney representative to careful consideration, as it was the first start of the son of Whisk Broom II. and his performance was quite creditable. Andrew Millers Recount also did well for his initial effort of the year. George Starrs defeat in this race should not reflect on his previous good showing, as he had a rough race, getting away all tangled up and suffered from i oor racing luck. Tliere art; many astute turfmen here who are inclined to think that George Starr is the colt to Ix-ut next Wednesday. There was genuine disappointment to the partisans of 0. W. Ixfts great colt Papp. when his trainer announced the Futurity winner of last year would not In* a starter in the Preakness. Papp has grown wonderfully during the winter and is one of the biggest horses in training here. His early preparation gave every indication that the colt would l«- ready for the Preakness, but a few tlays ago Papp caught a cold and started coughing, preventing his usual work and later causing his trainer to declare that he would not be a starter next Wednesday. In addition to the stake, the Woodiawn Vase. Americas most famous turf trophy, will become the temporary prize of the winner. The Woodiawn Vase was firs; put in competition back in the HO. and it lias been offered in many nuns on many tracks. Last year it was offered in the lreakness by Thomas Clyde, on whose sideloiard it has reposed for many years, and won by Edward B. Bradley, whose brilliant colt Kalitau galloped down in front. Mr. Bradley decided last winter, as was his right, to offer it in thN years Preakness. Secretary W. P. Biggs has arranged an attractive program in ••ouiicctiou with the big race. The Monumental Handicap, for three-year olds and over. is provided as the secondary feature, while the Catoiisville Steeplechase at two miles, will furnish entertainment for the devotees of cross-country eport.
