Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-31
THE TURF,

Flattering Prospects for the season-Unu-
sualfy Large Number of Nominations fol
Various Running Events-~Actlve Prepar-
attons for the TrottinE contests-TracL
Work at the Driving Palk-M iscella
neous.
THE GENERAL OUTLOOK.
As the weather improves, interest in tho
trotter increases, and everything pertaining tc
the flyers; DOW they wintered, general con
dition, what improvement if any is expected
probable engagements for the season, ETC., ETC..
are eagerly canvassed by the lovers and patrons
of turf sports. Taking the country at large,
probably no season ever opened with more
healthy indications than the present. The
various racing events for which the pro-
grammes have been made up and
the books closed have met with
larger, if not better nominations, than
ever before known. Chicago, that wonderful
city, though it's first venturein purely racing
meeting, and the first south Of Mason and Dix
on's line to close it's books, leads off with 391
entries the greatest number ever before nomi-
famed Saratoga With $50; Baitimore 1873; Lou
isville l7S; St. Louis 172; Long Branch al;
jerome Park lO9; Nashville S.; Cincinnati So.
AS yet it is too early to speak by the card
with reference to the trotters, but from the
notes of preparation in all parts of the coun-
cipal trotting events, the leading circuits,
will not show when the books are made
up, an equal increase of patronage over pre-
vious seasons, as in the case Of runners. The
fact is, notwithstanding the odium that has
too often attached to turf sports through the
crookedness of unworthy parties who had tenn.
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is a charm and an excitement in the movements
of fast horse, whether under the saddle or to
sulky, that attracts the enthusiastic support of
the better class of society, and 80 long as the
sport is conducted honestly. and tracks are
kept free rec from rowdyism SO long will the turf
port, as is the case with all other amusements,
will depend largely upon the prosperity of the
people. If times are hard, money
lying dormant for want of profitable
Investments, business stagnant, latooring
men receiving low wages, such sports will suf
fer in proportion, and per contra, with gen.
eral improvement in the condition of the peo-
pie, there will naturally follow more liberal
patronage of the gentlemens sport, the turf.
These conclusions being sound, the inference
Is undisputable that the country is entering
upen new era Of prosperity.
THE MINNESOTA c1RcUrr-coIr STAKES.
Minnesota, though one of the youngest in
the sisterhood of States, is doing 1lobly in
keeping step to the music of the Union, in this
matter of the horse and horse sports. Our
breeders, and they are many, are intelligent
and enterprising, and are spending their
means literally to Introduce the Choicest
stock, for sport and work. into the State, and
it is pleasant to know that their efforts are be-
ing literally seconded by the masses. For the
education of the trotter training stables with
&yoo 11el or,o
principal cities OF the State, where are now
gathered large number of horses taking their
preparatory work. Many of these are vet
young and unknown to fame, but others have
made their mark at home, and will during the
season be sent to meet the most famous horses
OF the country on the tracks of the Middle and
Eastern States.
pubic interest in the State will be thaa of the
Minnesota circuit, with meetings at st. Paul,
minneapolis, Saltwater and probably Red
Wing. A leading feature of this circuit is the
colt stake races for three and four year olds
This feature of trotting, events in this State
was 1naugurated last season by Messrs. G. A.
DeGratt. Il. Barden, j. B. Hubbull and Con-
ductor Messer, who, in rail trip between St.
Paul and Mankato, mapped out programme
Tor such race, and subsequently followed the
matter up to its fruition. True, owing to the
division of interests between the St. Paul and
Minneapolis fairs, there were two colt trots in.
stead OF one as originally planned, but the
ioea was preserved, the colt races were
held, and they were decided features of the
two meetings, so much so, that the managers
OF the coming circuit, in arranging their pro-
gramme, have given especial prominence
to the breeders, stakes and it is safe to saw that
such contests will hereafter be annual events
in Minnesota. or this feature of the circuit
Du"to1's Spirit Of the Turf says: ''There is
SPECIAL feature OF the circuit to which we
gladly Point the breeder Of blooded stock. It
is the colt stakes. Before we can make any
considerable Roadway in breeding trotters or
runners, our people must learn to encourage
colt stakes by liberal entry and rousing at
tendance. No country will make much pro-
gress in breeding blooded horses in this age of
the world that ignores young contests Of
speed: Hence we urge serious consideration
Of this part of the Minnesota programme.
Waukegan has been trying to educate our peo-
pie to trot their youngsters for some years.
Chicago has now put herself on record as
supporter of this department of turf amuse-
ment and is aiding in stimulating colt trotting
IN the West in a marked manner. And at this
important moment we are glad to see Mime
and encouragement Some will say the purses
are too small. Let them say SO;
thousand others will find plenty of rea-
sons TO for taking taking the opposite side side
circuit will afford an opportunity to prepare
horses for more important events, that are to
follow in it's wake. We are exceedingly sorry
that the management at Red Wing did not see
it for their interest to give some colt stakes.
They may, and we think will, reconsider this
feature Of their programme. The colt stakes
will fill we'll at the other places as it is, but
should Red Wing join them in this feature of
the meetings, the whole circuit will be more
attractive There are lots of men who will
travel a thousand miles to colt races, that
So We are confident that Red Wing will fall
into line.
ST. PAUL WAYSIDE JOTTINGs.
Mr.. Overpeck's Alvin B. has come out this
spring as slick as silk and as frisky as a colt.
and looks in condition to trot for mans life.
Heis being given daily road exercise, as are
ae
owner Of one Of the best road horses in the
city. The horse is Little Reub, bay gelding,
8 yeays old, by st. Lawrence, Jr. dam by
Tippo Sultan. Little Reub was brought from
Rochester, N. Y, last season. He has track
record Of 2 Ssft.r but has shown
He stands nearly l6 hands, shows great
power, carries his head well up, is q fast walk
er, level headed, a quiet driver, and natural
trotter, as shown in his every movement.
Champ. does not need to take the dust from
any road horse in the city. He will not be
tracked, as Champ. is not that kind of per-
son.
A promising young horse lately brought to
St. Paul is tive-year old gelding, by Porter
Archer horse He is black, 1e-s lands
high, compactly built, of good style, and trots
like steam engine, in fact don't know any
thing else but trot The owner of this promis-
ing animal is W. A. Spencer.
Mr.. Ben. Woodmanser, in charge of the st.
Paul driving park has been improving the fine
weather by fixing up the defective places, and
tomorrow morning track work will be COM
menced in good earnest. Yesterday Mr.. B.
Overpeck sent his string of five head to the