New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-08-06
CONTESTS OF THE TURF.

MARATHON AND IKE B0NHAM THE WINNERS.
Ycc !erday was day of prosperity for tho
PlungerD Three of the six races at Monmouth Park
were won by horses from the stable Of his ally and
friend, Snedeker ana Mr.. Walton won $4,000.
Best of all, he escaped expulsion from the course.
The Executive Committee announced their decision
that the Kelly charges as to the alleged pulling"
of the horses Marathon and Inconstant were
not supported by proof or probability But they de-
clared that Mr. WaltOns system OF paying big sums TO
jockeys and trainers corrupting IN its tendency
and they adopted special rule for his benefit, put
ting stop to such performances under penalty Of
expulsion This finding Was posted upon the grand
stand, "plain FOR all mon to see" and it was tho
main subject of talk among racing
men during the afternoon and evening.
The general opinion was that it erred the side Of
mildness, if at ALL and that it would have been
better If Mr. Walton had been expelled on account
of the corruptng influences the turf already ex-
ercised by the very nature of the methods which
were condemned. The finding in full, is as folA
lows, the words of the part OF the amended
rule being given entire, the old part, which does
not appear in the verdict referring TO other viola
tons of the laws of the turf and prescribing tho
penalty Of expulsion:
In the matter Of the charges brought by j. f. keiiy
against T. T. Walton that he had brDed the jockeys Ok
Marathon and Inconstant to pull their horses In tho
specified, the Executive Committee OF the Mon
mouth Park Association lind that the charges are noe
supported by proof probability But In tbs course OF
the Investigation twas admitted by Mr. Walton that ne
frequently gives large OF money TO trainers and
jockeys. That these gifts are made out o. pure oeral
Is not credible. III not intended To corrupt their ten
deney j. eorrnpting; one See un9n 5GIoy 10 u 10 o"-
In the Lope OF arresng the evils sigwiIs ou. o sii
lar practices without having 10 more srngens
measures. the following clause is inserted In and made
the fourth pal a&raph OF rule OF racing tho
violation Of which is punishable by ruling OF tho
course; ...., -,u. -. oo.. % anu ,,o,o- ,ocrev or
empoye, If any trainer JOCKEY or cmpoye accept os
~ an W kVfI
money share n bet or other benefit Without 1es
whose horse gives occasion the gratuy and TO whom
the trainer, Jockey or emPoye T. enssSed OF
]. III. CosrERsecretary Monmouth Park Association
Mr.. Walton was asked by TRIBUNE reporter II
he had any opinion to express conc rnIng the deci-
sion of the committee. lie sand that be was too
| much occupied 10 talk about the matter; and as
evidence how busy be was, he showed his betting
book to the reporter and kindly explained all tho
entries of the day. This book showed that he had
won S14 600 on Girofe in the Eatoutown stakes
THE conversation took place after the fifth race, the
decision not having been posted until the latter
part of the afternOon), and large sums on
Marathon and Yorkshire, making in all $4,000
won during the afternoon. Sir. Walton also kindly
turned back to the entries in the book for Thursday
and showed that he had won Sl1 200 or that day.
He also generously mentioned that he was backing
Frank Short for the steeplecbase, just for trihe.
81 900 or so.' Butthough he so candid about lis
gains he did not seem eager TO enter into dis
cusson of the verdict of the committee, aud when
he was asked if he intended to take any steps
against Mr.. Kelly for bringing the charges ne said
that hc really did not know what he should do;
that he had been too busy to think of the matter.
But other people thought Of the matter great
DEAL and tho opinion freely expressed that
the strict enforcement of the amended
rule would make serious difference 10 the incomes
of Jockey William DOnohuc and trainer f.. " Sned-
eker and might result in lessening largely the en-
tries Oh the profit side in MIR. Waton's betting
book.
STRIKING FEATURES or THE RACING.
II WAS a great day for the tribe of Snedeker and
Douohue the former training and the latter riding
Yorkshire Girofc and Marathon, all winners Giroh@s
run was not only the best of her fe but the best on
record in this country for mile in IN actual race,
the weights being considered. She ran the mile In
I:411e. Wariield, Boardman and Marchioncss have
beaten this, but faster tracks and with
much less weight, while Ten Brceck's 1894
was special trial against time
But good as Gro1e's performance was Barretts
was better. though she beat him, for he was car
ryng full weight for age, lis pounds. whe she had
10 pounds Of, aud carried l05 only, and she was
hardly thrce-quarters of length before Barrett as
the end This race tends 10 confirm the story that
Archer the famous English jockey, said that Bar
rett carried him faster for hall ml "a tral run
than any other horse be rodc-and he hb; RIDDEN
the best in England in the last ten years. teakes,
Pierre LorlharPs jockey, says that barfett Is IN 'no
swiftest hulSe he ever saw tor threc-qulf'eIso OF
mile. If Barrett only had good temper anG hgu
| courage as well as speed, he would bc Ia uuta
Pierre LorilIard's stable did not a success,
| though it was represented III ttr,o races and
supplied the favOnte IN two. BIZ Lotiilari e1-
| pcctcd Barrett 10 win and ba kel AlH sepcr usiv,
| but did not have much faith n Queen and ltassA
| and bet little or nothing Oh them.
| The two-year-old race was won n3ndSoneiy oy
Young Henry Keenc's imported lilly Maid of Athol.
now a good one, so good that t4c bidding on her
Vent t to $1,000 2orS!a THS 1t was was Wiling inn;
keeue siESd iSd not So'ViSh wish to % SELL ad Of At6gi
than any other in the race, but ran away hom then,
| all Yorkshire was the ayorte aud he winner IN
| the Trenton Stakes but he hal rather weak lot
10 beat. In the third race Prlaus !reet successes
gave him the command in the betting 3ut old Glen-
more une poe cdly showed that he Is not yet ready
to he laid on be shelf, and won IN good tinle. -.
| Next came the on which the interest OF inc
| day ceutre,l-thc EatontOwn Stakes one mile, Win
| Barrett. Girohe and Chect"'atc Tor starters.
! Checkmatc had been brought Gown from Saratoga
| a lew days before, ana the skilfui negro (o..noy
| Murphy. who has so often ridden nun TO victory.
was induced to come do"m win dnr,;Jert ~, In, ttoy
| had underesti timated the speed OF Barrett and
(Iirofle for "a mile. Checkmate could not stand tho
| tremendous pace which Barrett sell Harathoh wNs
| lar superor 10 Victim and Flower OF Kildare, tno
only other starters in the fifth race aud Ike Bon
| ham won a good steeplechase Ill which Mr.. WORKS
| horse Victory ended his career. lie got such a iMi
| that he could not recover
| The attendance was large and enthusiS sire.
There were no doubtful decisions causes OF cofc-
plant. aud the afternoon was enjoyable IN oF-fy
| way A good breeze was blowing, the heat was hos
| oppressive the track was fast ard the racing e1-
| ceent.
MAID on ArHoL's SECOND SUCCESS.
| First race-For o-year-olds. selling allowances
five furlongs for purse of $500. Seven starters
| p Iorilaris imported flly Queen, ny SCOTTISH