The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-20

events like the DERBY ana Wllhcis.
Tur veteran horseman, George Frazier,
caller for the book-makers, is a man OF
many parts. He rings up the locks, us.
sists in many other ways and calls the
positions of the horses during the races
Tor the reporters. He knows every race
horse and jockey and can place them in
an instant in any part OF the field. To the
reporters Of the press lac is invaluable and
his abilities and courtesy are duly apprec-
ated by the fraternity.
Ar the Jockey clubhouse at Montgomery
park yesterday President George Arnold
WAS suddenly surrounded by group of
friends whon Capt. Julius A. Taylor drew
forth Notwithstanding package and
proceeded 10 present il 10 Mr.. Arnold in
his usual style, but in q more eloquent
manner. The president OF the Jockey
club was handicapped heavily; but
he managed 10 return thanks aud
said something about being unde-
serving and champagne. When the velvet
covered box was opened there appeared
beautiful badge Of satin, 10 which was at
tachcd q silver bar bearing the word
President in raised letters, and suspended
was silver medal bearing a monogram,
an. j. c." in raised gold letters. On tho
reverse side was engraved, Presented 10
George Arnold, President OF the Memphis
Jockey Club, April 10, 1888, Memphis,
| Tenn, by Friends" In addition, Mr.. Ar
mold received splendid pair Of field glasses,
| upon which was engraved, George Ar
mold, President Memphis Jockey club,
Memphis, Tenn"
A SPECIAL 10 the New York Tribune,
from Pittsburg, says Capt SAN" Brown
returned from the south today and report
cd his stable in bad condition. lie said:
'Blue Wing, who showed up well Just be-
fore leaving Mobile and made n good trial
for me, has developed two splints ON the
left forelcg. DIR. Alexander Parthill, IT,,
will fire him today at Iatonia. This will
throw him ouoo( training for two months
nj least. Some people may not believe
this, and may back him heavily. thinking
II rusc. Well, am giving this informa-
iion Tor tho protection OF tho public and
time win show II In correct. am having
n repetition Of my luck of last year. Stuy-
ycsant IN in bad condition. A tendon on
the left forclog, where no struck himself
some weeks ago, has given way and he
may never start again. He IL now mt la
tonia, and Rogers Is trying 10 fix him up.
Bob Fisher and Rightaway are OF no con-
sequence for racing, and intend 10 dis
pose OF them for stud purposes. | paid
~, 600 for Bob Fisher and would gladly let
him 10 for 81 900. Rightaway Is the only
honc Of my string at Mobile. Nearly all
of the horses at Latonia are coughing.
They caught cold en- route. Torchlight
has the worst cold OF tho invalids, and has
not galloped better than three minutes
/ IN raf.l1
in the stable. Blue Garter, IL is true, is
iast, but very delicate. can't tell what
my two-yeaT- olds will do. have lively
lot"
TnE Brooklyn Citizen cannot be clased
with the friends Of antc-post betting. CON-
mcniing on tho condition OF Hanover and
his place in the books, Il says Il is the
old story over again. A year ago hundreds
and thousands Of dollars went ON fremont
for the Suburban, Notwithstanding the
public knowledge that he was unbackcd
by his stable and In face Of the almost ns-
surcd fact that the black colt was not
altogether right But the foolish virgins Of
the turf said: fremont was by all odds the
best OF his class last year; how can he help
being the same horse again? He must win.
Tic cannot fail 10 win. Two months be-
fore the Suburban was run fremont WINS
hot fayonte al odds Of 4to1. Following
him In the books came Ben Ali nj o 10 I,
Rupert and The Bard ut y 10 1, Blue
Wing. Bob Fisher and TIidalgo nj 10 10 1, ,
and liamum, Billy Gilmore, Guenn and
Quito at 10 10 !. II IL interesting 10 COM
pare the running Of that memorable race
with these figures, and then 10 think
on the folly Of future betting and the ante
post choosing Of favoriies. OF the horses
quoted here the Only ones that faced the
starters werc Rupert, Barnum, Hidalgo,
Ben Ali and Quito. None Of them were
even In the chase, all Of them finishing In
the ruck dozens Of lengths behind the win
ner. In exactly two minutes and twelve
seconds the fondly cherished hopes Of
many hundreds Of men who had risked
their funds on possible victoB were blnst-
ed. But the lesson III the broken down
fremont seems 10 have been forgotten,
costly ~ II may have been. Hanover was
n good horse last year. Will he be this2
II the action Of tho bettors In 10 be taken
~ any criterion, he IL certain 10 be.
Mn. JACK CurSx, Of the booLinakinQ
firm OF Chinn q Morgan, gives forth no
uncertain sound In "chinn" music. and a
somewhat ola prophet. lilo was seen at
Pitisburg the other DAY en- route south 10
attend the regular spring race meeting on
the southern circuit. Chinn said "fhis
N going Ia be the greatest season for mcing
America has ever known. aud unless thcrc
are number u records broken before the
season IL Ear advanced am no prophet.
All the leading stables appear 30 be IN ex.
colleni trim for the opening, and few of
the Jumpers that might name are already
IN condition 10 race for mans life. The
Dryer hrUs.' string, with one or two cx.
captions, have winiccd magnifccntly.
Hanover aud forlham are on a win edge
and will, beyond doubt, be the klng.pIns
OF oil the twO-ycar-Olds. The latter.
fordham, who was only fair racer as n
two'yearold, has improved tho most, and
now he Is In great form. have heard
That he has beaten the great Kingston
IN his trials. Capt sam Brown
Is another turlman who should win
a gicat shap Of the stakes and
purses this wear. lie has several very slick
articles IN bis stable, aud, under thu guild.
nncc Of such a wonderful trainer MS Roger,
all should give good account when they
iicc the ilng. Hue Wing aud Bob Fisher
have not trained quito M well rs WIS or.
pcc'cd they would. but may come all right
when warm weather comes Referring 10
the Kentucky Derby. Chinn saye "rbo
rucc Il an open one. aud l. really any.
body's ~ Tar. Tic talent favor Sir Dixon
Galiiui, Patton and one ~ two Others. hui
the truth VI the matter Ia that no Glow to
the winner can be obtained until after the
spring meetings begin and the nycn an
pear upon the track. As Tor Sir Dixon. IA
I IL hN mn FfU4na a.efa.ts. ft..a Il. liz A