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METROPOLITAN CANDIDATES First Big Mile Handicap of the New York Season Attracts 103. Famous Old Race of the Westchester Association Promises a Worthy Renewal at Belmont Tark. NEW YORK, X. Y., Jan. 2G. Each New York racing season there is a world of interest in the Metropolitan Handicap, the mile test that begins the Belmont Park meeting of the Westchester Racing Association. It ever has been a race that brings the best in training together and its roster of winners is a truly remarkable one. Old Mad Hatter, the temperamental son of Fair Play and Mad Cap, has been winner of the last two runnings under the silks of the Rancocas Stable, and he is eligible again this year. It is well remembered that it was in the Metropolitan that James R. Keenes great Sysonby ran a dead heat with O. L. Richards Racing King in 1905, the year that Belmont Park was opened. On through the glorious history o.f the race can be found the name of many a champion of his day, but to Mad Hatter goes the honor of being the only horse to be twice winner. The Metropolitan of this year is of ,000 added value and the 103 nominations that were received comprise the best of the handicap division. The weights are to be announced by Walter S. Vosburgh, handi-cappcr for the Jockey Club, ten days before the running, but already there is interest in the eligibles. There would be much greater interest with an early announce-j ment of the weights, as was the rule some years back, but it is still of interest to know just Avhat may be expected for the old race this year. These are the 1924 nominations: Edward Arlington Satellite, cli. s, 4, by Ogden Star of Danube. Belair Stud Aga Klian, br. c, 3, by Omar Khayyam Lady Carnot. Belair Stud Gay Ronald, b. c, 3, by Gay Crusader Iort Sunlight. Belair Stud Sunsbot, b. or br. c, 3, by Sunstar Mitylene. August Belmont How Fair, b. or br. f, 4, by Fair Play Hour Hand. August Belmont Lucky riay, b. or br. c, 3, by Fair Play Lucky Catch. August Belmont Blind riay, b. c, 3, by Fair Play Blue Grass. August Belmont Ladkin, cli. c, 3, by Fair riay Lading. August Belmont Ordinance, b. c, 3, by Ormondale Dona Boca. Benjamin Block Thorndalc, b. c, 3, by Sir Martin Maud B. L. Benjamin Block Aspiration, b. c, 4, by George Smith Inspiration. .Tames Butler Sting, b. c, 3, by Spur Gnat. James Butler Magic Call, b. or br. c, 3, by Pebbles Minaret. Continued on eleventh page. I J ; . ; l i 1 , . , ; I 1 I i i l : r ; 1 I 1 - t ; , L j I 1 1 l t j . - 1 t , , I r r i METROPOLITAN CANDIDATES Continued from first page. James Butler Cave Woman, cli. f, S, by Spur Marlon H. James hutlcr Sleepy Head, b. c, 3, by Spur Napping. ; Clarcnee Buxton Missionary, eli. i, 5, by llourlcss Mission. J. Byer Pot, ch. f, 4, by Tagliamcnto Porigcn. California Stable Firm Friend, ch. li, 5, by Friar Rock Bold Girl. D. 11. Canfield King Gorin II., b. c, 3, by Golden Maxim Yankee Tree. , Gifford A. Cochran Revenue Agent, cli. c, 3, by Sir Martin Tory Maid. Gifford A. Cochran Spie and Span, b. c, 3, by Whisk Broom II. Sub Hosa. Gifford A. Cochran Sun Flag, b. c, 3, by Sun Briar Private Flag. Gifford A. Cochran Sunspero, b. c, 3, by Sun Briar ; Espcro. Albert J. Contento Miss Cerina, ch. f, 4, by Sir John Johnson Cerina. J. S. Cosden Martingale, b. c, 4, by Martinet lady Irma. J. S. Cosden Dunlin, ch. c, 4, by Fair Play Dona Itoca. J. S. Cosden Blucmont, blk. c, 4, by Yulcain Notiisulga. William Daniel Blanc Scing, ch. c, 4, by North Star III. Bed of Roses. J. K. Davis Reparation, ch. g, 5, by Trojan Humility. Fair Stable Sarazen, ch. g, 3, by High Time Rush Box. Frank J. Farrell Time Exposure, ch. c, 3, by High Time rhoto. Robert Jj. Jerry Quarantine, ch. c, 3, by Yon Tromp Isolat ion. Glen Riddle Farm Big Blaze, b. c, 3, by Campfirc Queen of the Hills. Greentree Stable Cherry Tic, b. g, 4, by Chicle Cherry Malotte. Greentree Stable Exodus, ch. g, C, by Teter Fan First Flight. Greentree Stable Moonraker, ch. c, 4, by Broomstick Alster Cres. Greentree -Stable Untidy, b. f, 4, by Sweep Cafe-ati-Lait. Greentree Stable Rialto, b. c, 4, by Chicle Matinee. Greentree Stable Skyscraper, ch. g, 5, by Ullimus Ollie Bell. Greentree Stable Broomstcr, b. g, 5, by Broomstick Spun Glass. Abe Hallow H. T. Waters, ch. c, 3, by Foly- mclian Lady Winsome. S. P. Harlan Tryster, blk. h, G, by Tetcr Van Tryst. K. E. Hitt Rufus, b. g, 3, by Ed Crump Ruth Strickland. Idle Hour Stock Farm Stable Bright Tomorrow, ch. g. 4. by North Star III. Sweet Alice. Idle Hour Stock Farm Stable Boys Believe Me, ch. g, 4, by North Star III. Believe Me Boys. Idle Hour Stock Farm Stable Beau Butler, b. c, 3, by Black Toney Santa "Anna II. Mr3. Walter M. Jeffords Diogenes, ch. c, 3. by Ballot Smoky Lamp. Frederick Johnson Nassau, br. c, 4, by Nassovian Philistia. Frederick Johnson Dream Maker, br. g, 4, by Manager Waitc Dream Girl. Islington Stable My May, b. h, 5, by Fair May Mahuba. J. E. Madden Gypsy King, ch. c, 3, by Sir Martin Elizabeth D. R. William Martin Valador, cli. c, 4, by Short Grass Cheer. J. W. McClelland Banter, ch. g, 4, by Huon Hnzzaza. Jay McNamara Flash Rock, ch. c, 3, by Yulcain Dicks Tet. Sandy McNaughton Little Celt, ch. c, 4, by Celt -Little Flower. Oak Ridge Stable Northcliff, ch. h, 5, by Sea King Doria. Oak Ridge Stable Runviso, ch. c, 4, by Runny- medc Micco. Oak Ridge Stable Apprehension, b. or br. c, 3, by Friar Rock Swan Song. Oak Ridge Stable Cana, ch. c, 3, by Omar Khayyam Bonnie Toss. Oak Ridge Stable Faenza, b. or br. c, 3, by McGee Stolen Moments. Oak Ridge Stable Laurano, br. c, 3, by refer j Tan Iassan. Oak Ridge Stable Mino, b. c, 3, by Wrack Lady Godiva. Oak Ridge Stable Motigh Boy, b. or br. c, 3, by Friar Rock Passing Shower. Rancocas .Stable Grey Lag, ch. h, C, by Star Shoot Miss Minnie. Rancocas Stable Mad Hatter, b. h, S, by Fair May Madcap. Rancocas" Stable Zev, br. c, 4, by The Finn Miss Kearney. Rancocas Stable Rigel, ch. c, 4, by Ballot Mc-tohs Fridc. Rancocas Stable Bud Lerner, b. c, 4, by The Finn Dreamsomc. Rancocas Stable Suafcrence, ch. c, 4, by Sun Briar Conference. Rancocas Stable Bracadalc, ch. c, 3, by Fair May Loch- Linnhe. Rancocas Stable Mad May, ch. c, 3, by Fair May Madcap. Rancocas Stable Stanwix, ch. c, 3, by Ballot Miss Crittenden. Rancocas Stable Hourmore, b. or br. c, 3, by Hourless Belgravia. Rancocas Stable Finn Lag, ch. c. 3, by The Finn Oenorie. Rancocas Stable Eaglet, b. c, 3, by Rickety Dovelet. ; Rancocas Stable Tester, b. c, 3, by Tcter ran First Flight. Rancocas Stable Sheridan, br. c, 3, by Sweep Iridescence. Riviera Stable Athersfone, ch. c, 4, by Marathon Silicia. Riviera Stable Great Man, b. c, 4, by Great Britain , Mctzie. Riviera Stable Fcter King, b. c, 3, by Fetcr Quince Ladys Gauntlet. Lee- Rosenberg Sun Tal, ch. c, 3, by Sun Briar My Friend. Loc Rosenberg Sun Audience, ch. c, 3, by Sun Briar Conference. Lee Rosenberg Asoyra, b. c, 3, by Assagai Cyra. Iee Rosenberg Desperate Desmond, b. c, 3, by Trojan Bella Desmond. Walter J. Salmon Yigil, ch. c, 4, by Jim Gaffney Yignola. Charles H. Thieriot Mince James, blk. h, G, by King James Laeona. Triple Springs Farm Stable Maxic, ch. c, 3, by Ogden Phantom. Twin Oaks Stable Sun Rajah, b. c, 3, by Sun Briar Rhnjes. John S. Ward Wise Counsellor, ch. c. 3, by Mentor Rnstle. II. Waterson Brainstorm, b. or br. g, 5, by Peter Fan Bubble. Edward F. Whitney Suppliant, b. c, 3, by Everest - Miant. H. r. Whitney Enchantment, b. gi 4, by Chicle Enchanting. H. T. Whitney Flagstaff, ch. c, 4, by Broomstick - Inaugural. II. 1. Whitney Gonfalon, ch. c, 3, by Tennant - Bonnie Broom. II. I. Whitney Husky, b. c, 3, by Whisk Broom i II. Stamina. H. 1. Whitney Klondyke, eh. c, 3, by Whisk Broom II. Cresson. H. I. Whitney Swingalong, ch. g, 3, by Whisk Broom II. Balancoire II. II. 1. Whitney Transmute, ch. c. 3, by Broomstick Traverse. H. T. Whitney Whiskalong, br. e, 3, by Whisk Broom II. Lady Hamburg II. George I. Widener St. James, b. c, 3, by Am-j bassadnr IY. Bobolink II. R. T. Wilson Tall Timber, b. c, 4, by Campfir Miy. R. T. Wilson Wilderness, ch. c, 4, by Campfirc Genesta. Xalapa Farm Stable Happy Thoughts, br. f, 3, byi Sir Martin Gypsy Love. j
