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May 14, 1908
Bisbee Daily Review
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Jack Atkin, carrying top weight, wins the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park, New York, on May 13, in record time of 1:38 3-5. Restigouche finishes second, Don Creole third after a remarkable late surge.
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JACK ATKIN WON THE METROPOLITAN HANDICAP
GLOBE DRILLERS GO TO NEW YORK
Rich Stake Was Carried Off at Belmont Park in Fast Time.
NEW YORK, May 13.-Jack Atkin carrying top weight, won the rich Metropolitan handicap at Belmont Park this afternoon. Restigouche, one of James R. Keene's two entries, was second, while Don Creole, regarded in the betting as a rank outsider, was third. The time was fast, 1:38 3-5, a new record for the race on the Belmont course.
Don Creole's performance was the feature of the race. Starting last in position and on the far outside, he fought against the hardest sort of luck, gaining hardly an inch until the last eighth of a mile was in sight. Then he shot forward like a bolt, and at every jump he appeared to gain a new position and at the finish lacked but a scant half a length of shutting Restigouche out of second place honors.
GLOBE DRILLERS GO TO NEW YORK
Rich Stake Was Carried Off at Belmont Park in Fast Time.
NEW YORK, May 13.-Jack Atkin carrying top weight, won the rich Metropolitan handicap at Belmont Park this afternoon. Restigouche, one of James R. Keene's two entries, was second, while Don Creole, regarded in the betting as a rank outsider, was third. The time was fast, 1:38 3-5, a new record for the race on the Belmont course.
Don Creole's performance was the feature of the race. Starting last in position and on the far outside, he fought against the hardest sort of luck, gaining hardly an inch until the last eighth of a mile was in sight. Then he shot forward like a bolt, and at every jump he appeared to gain a new position and at the finish lacked but a scant half a length of shutting Restigouche out of second place honors.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Metropolitan Handicap
Horse Race
Belmont Park
Jack Atkin
Record Time
Don Creole Surge
What entities or persons were involved?
Jack Atkin
Restigouche
Don Creole
James R. Keene
Where did it happen?
Belmont Park, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Jack Atkin
Restigouche
Don Creole
James R. Keene
Location
Belmont Park, New York
Event Date
May 13
Story Details
Jack Atkin carrying top weight won the rich Metropolitan handicap at Belmont Park. Restigouche was second, Don Creole third. Time: 1:38 3-5, new record. Don Creole started last, faced bad luck, but surged late to nearly overtake second.