The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-30
RACING IN ENGLAND.
THE CRACKS OF THE SEASON.
From the Sportsman, AprilLl

tho Two Thousand Guinoas the Derby and ST. Lcger
Although the wagering the City and Subur ban
pected TO be OF more than usually animated charac-
ter during the race meetings being held in various
parts OF the country the sympathies OF large pro-
portion OF tho British public nevertheless centred
In the great thrce-year-od OF the Turf
men Of long experience we'll aware that Is MOTH
ing At all uncommon for the most uuaccountable and
perplcxing fluctuations In the market status Of the
avortes for the great over tho RowIcy Mile and
EPSON Downs to take place at this period of the
season.
The proceedings that took place last week IN refer
ence TO the market position OF Claimant for the Two
Thousand Guincas and Derby we're, IN my opinion due
rather 10 the opening OF books and the desire Of
an increased number Of layers to speculate on the
great than anything that could be wrong with
the favorlte who still maintains his position at the
head OF the quotations for these two events.
In my remarks recently published on tho Derby
horses that Claimant was not what may term
q really high class racehorse in appearance, but
that he uncommony good IN certain very
essential points, combined with thorough sound
in wind and limb. and that prudent
Spectator could afford to overlook the really
splendid form he showed US In the for the
Middle Park and Dewnurst Plates l, however, wrote
that the son OF Mortcmcr did appear to have
improved In degree commensurate with his age, and
In my final remarks on tho Derby candidates wrote
my hrm opinion that Pcllcgrno would give the ia
vorite more trouble to shake him off EPSON than a
the flush OF their the Benkron prize.
Since then have neither heard anything
prcjudcial TO the prctcnsons OF Claimant to win the
great races beyond the universally admitted TACT
that he has not thckened much as have other
horses that are likely oppose three-year-
DID, The best points OF Claimant lie IN his immensely
strong back aud loins, and these. combined
with his very well placed shoulders. will
probably compensate him for great bulk In
other portions OF his FRAME where il IS much less
needed to enable him gaIlop last stay without
tring under racing weights In reference 10 Claimant
can only state that although he wlli IN my opinion
have most dangerous opponent IN Morcr for the Two
Thousand GuIneus aud Pclegrno tor the Derby will
not say one word in OF his
running his splendid chance cut everything
down in the two races at Newmarket and EPSON.
Tom jennings has rather different system OF gallop
ing his horses most trainers ut Newmarket !nasmuch
that he sends thcm along larger lots Last week.
more than occasion, ne Beaureparc, vorneuil
aante lialatc and Douccreuse In gallops OF one mile
and quarter ut good pace round the Long Hill This
occurred on Wednesday, and as the iavorite covered
the distance with several Of these and other
horses on The following day there could DO no reason.
Oh the score OF unsoundncsS, tor his retrogresson OF
about half point in the betting For my part l
think the gaoping of horses In lots OF from I've TO
ten or dozen Is capital method OF training them.
they thus become used TO acting together compact
body, as thcy arc necessarily compelled do In tho
Deroy and many other races. They consequently be-
como moro clevcr in threading thor way th rough
their companions and 50 assisting, by instinct and
Practice their riders 70 avoid collisions. just the same
rs a we'll practised old hunter will sscreep" ana, by
hook or crook, got over trappy and difficult coun-
try where young or "raw" animal would
grief Practical horscmen arc also well aware that
high-couraged thoroughbred or half-bred will gallop
more freely in company with lot Of horses and an
the wake q one animal that rs IS frequently
appointed to lead him regularly in his
work until both become as cunning as Christians
Beuurerairc, who mostly OF the lot gull
lopcd al exercise with CLAIMANT IS very good looking
n
carry me TO hounds should prefer him to the favorite
tor the Derby but do not think he is so we'll framed
as the iavorc Tor racing purposes, and iurimcn IRE
well aware that u IS long Gods against dark horse in
the stable being able to rival the really splendid form
shown by Claimant IN tho last Two races which he
WAS VICTORIOUS as Two ycar-old
Acteon has been, during tho past week. occasionally
like or uuthiuy formed colt would not desire 70
He is, too beautiful mover, but standing only fifteen
hands Two inches, with not so much bone, substance
and length as desire TO in Of my champions 10
absolutely win the great RICO at EPSON. do not like
TO recommend him in preference TO what consider Is
better looking candidate In the same stable This Is
Pelcgriuo, horse with size, length and power
than Actnon, and, although not SO big or lengthy as
Moricr, he better adapted the gradients OF the
running track Tor the Derby. Nothing would however,
the Two Thousand Guncas; for although he is rather
loose made ANIMAL IN his build, his action Is AS light
and corky as the movement OF polo pony He stands
Just sixteen hands aud quarter OF al inch, beng
inch taller than Peegrino, but not 10 compactly put
together, and the latter has puoc iormsccond only
to Claimant Middle Park Plate--in his favor.
II anything were 10 10 wrong With Claimant, there |
wouId however, be nothing that should prefer TO
Pelegrino being likely to win tho Derby. Tho pres
avorne for the frs. great OF the
gave tho Russcy colt lbs. and beat him by a
head Tor the Middle Park Plato Since then
So lar as ono can Judge by nccs-Pclcsrino
has made by tar the greater Improvement OF the two,
80 that quite expect MIN 10 snow better form with
the son OF Moremer ut EPSON than he did ut Newman
ket as a two-year.old.
Plungcr may run better in tho race for the Two
Thousand Guincas than anticipated, but Is rather
bold KIND OF policy Tor to prefer Morier colt that
has not yet seen race course, against an undoubtedly
good performer IKE tho son OF Advehturer. In any
case. 30 long Claimant and Morier keep WE'LL shall
not recommend Punger as being likely to win the race
over the Rowcy Mile.
slvio is u remarkably nice colt, and, have
already stated In my winter notice oil tho Derby and
companion, Lady Gohghty, both races, wherever
the may finish, but not believe he will DO
torious In either one or the other contest.
The Monk Is blood like, symmetrical and thor
ouehy sound colt, and ut his present quotation OF 20
Tor both the Two Thousand and Derby ieol GER
tain that ne Will see capital hedging and run better
than the betting would appear to Indicate
Thunderstorm Is another colt that should DO marked
dangerous, Tor his immense size, length and power,
combined with fairy good symmetry, Will serve him
well IN his journey over tue Rowicy Mile, but Will
not recommend hun tor the Derby.
Warren Hastings will also. IN my opinion, be TO
advantage over the Hat course ut Newmark ct than
when desce ndlng the hl from raltenhum Corner in
the Tor the Derby rms horse has immense bone
and power and the pitch oil his heavy will
be at all favor OF his very small and not we'll shaped
feet In his preparation Tor any race when the ground
becomes hard
Rob Roy 5 much quie,or In tho market than ne was
about six weeks ago, but lie Is still quoted ut 10 to
for the Derby. Although am in post say /
OF my own knowledge that tins colt affected his
wind my adviccs from what l consider a trustworthy
that he makcs noise, and my experience
teaches that this Is ut least an iDcipent symptom
oil roaring We have, however, the fact that the son
OF Blair Athol has occn backed soncw hat heavily by
his owner tor the Derby. would certainly think
that he would not risk his money without FIRST consult
Ing Blanton, who have Tor many years considered |
ono oil the most PRACTICAL men In his cali
ing. Should. however. he be mistaken in rel |
ercncc the symptoms which is almost universally
declared at Newmarket the colt has man stcd tho
son ot Blair Athoi cannot win the Derby. Whether
Rob Roy sound In his wind "a roarer, no will not,
IN my OPINION, develop into slayer good enough 10
win the Derby As proof that layers dead against
roarers Tor the great al EPSON, We have only to
look ut the position occupied by Cbevron In tho betting
on that event. The long odds OF 40 10 are offered
against the OF Roscrucian than whom there IL
better looking soundor Iimbcd colt IN the whole OF