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DEFEAT OF TANNERY ♦ Overthrow of Favorite in Feature Race in Nature of Catastrophe. ♦ - Satin Spar Winner by a Neck Chiefly Because of Jockey Heigles Unsatisfactory Ride. 1 HOMEWOOD, 111., June 24.— A three-horse lace was served as the feature at Washington Park this afternoon, and as is not uncommon in such contests, the public, ■Which flocked to the support of the best horse, was doomed to disappointment. Tannery was clearly the best, but was beaten by Satin Spar, while Pigeon Hole finished third and last. The race was named the Chicago Beach Hotel Handicap, and was at one mile. The Bill Bee Stable horse traversed the distance in 1:38. It v/as little short of a catastrophe that Tannery should have lost. He was beaten tut by a neck, and with an intelligent ride rould certainly have won. Although, naturally a front runner, Tannery was taken in hand after the start and the regulars who have been used to seeing the Prichard colt galloping in the van in most of his fraces were dumbfounded when he was outrun by four lengths by Satin Spar in the first half mile. After rounding the far bend Satin Spar increased his advantage, with jockey Heigle on Tannery still sitting inactive. Satin Spar led into the stretch by five lengths, but Heigle still did not call on his mount. Then at the eighth post he Called on the son of Ballot, but Satin Spar was too far in front, and, although taken to the inside and meeting with interference, Tannery closed in masterful fasion to be beaten by a neck. Jockey Heigle v/as severely criticized by many fans for his work as there is little doubt that his mount would have won had he made his move earlier. PIGEON HOLE LAME. Pigeon Hole, making his second start of the meeting, never threatened the first two and pulled up very lame. It is likely that he will be unable to face the barrier again for some time. The weather was very warm again this afternoon, and the track, which was almost heavy to start the days proceedings, dried put considerably under the rays of the warm sun as the afternoon wore on. With the exception of Tannerys defeat the racing was fairly formful, and the attendance was up to par. Another short priced favorite went down to defeat when My Dandy, quoted at even money in the final mutuel reading, bowed to Oswego. The winner, which was the victim of bad racing luck in the American Derby, staged a strong stretch rush which carried him to victory by two lengths. My Dandy finished second and Uluniu third. Wayne, which recently graduated from the maiden ranks, showed much early speed in the event, and dashing to the lead early, set the pace, but was headed by My Dandy at the stretch bend and the latter in turn relinquished command in the final furlong. Siskin was fourth, while Wayne quit badly and was last. FAVORITE SCORES. Playing, the favorite, led from start to finish in the first race to win easily. Beginning in advance of the others from an inner post position, she lost no time in securing a good advantage and was never in serious trouble. Straightaway raced for-wardly to finish second and Dad Meiners was third. The race was at five furlongs and the time of l:05Vs which was hung out by the official timer, was considered very slow. Sister Mary, showing improved form over her recent effort here, led most of the way to win the second race. Ridden by jockey C. Corbett, she took a good lead soon after the start and withstood the challenge of Camp Prince in the stretch. Lady Gibson, a maiden, was third, while Black Comet and Hyman, both well backed, finished far back. Black Comet had a rough passage and almost fell when shut off rounding the far turn and again approaching the final bend. Sister Mary was the medium of a last-minute plunge and paid 0.48. The Chicago-owned Princess Camelia was Installed a short-priced favorite in the third race and had little trouble winning. After following the pace of the fleet Nevada Queen to the final furlong, she took command and jockey Landolt had her under restraint at the end. Nevada Queen, although quitting fast in the last furlong, Continued on thirteenth page. DEFEAT OF TANNERY Continued from first page. managed to retain second place from Monks First. The latter attempted to race wide on the turns or he would have beaten the western miss. Although she tired badly Nevada Queen, with jockey Maiben getting every ounce she possessed out of her, showed a much better effort than in her previous start here. She ran the half mile in :47%, over a track that was almost heavy.
