The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-18

well as in the American Derby, and may
be dangerous customer in any company.
One performance OF his, at the Latonia
fall meeting, was so exceptionally good
that 1t suggested great form in the colt as
a three-year-old. In the race referred to
he got off bad last, but went through his
horses as II they were tied, and actually
cantered under the string. He did not al
ways perform as well, however, but be-
leve he was not fit at all times last season.
He is a big slashing fellow, with long
stride, and can 60 any distance.
Hopeful writing from Memphis to the
Spud Of The Times says Mr.. Ed Corrigau
arrived here yesterday looking, as usual,
hale and hearty He seems more than
pleased with the condition Of his twenty
seven horses wintering here. Irish Pat
looks and kicks like colt, Unite is big
and fat, Persimmons and b Clay are in
the best OF health and are quite likely to be
formidable race horses this year. His two
year olds are good looking ones. Freeland
was hitched to the buggy and Mr.. c.
drove him TO the city. We are all to have
a ride behind him. In speaking OF the
coming seasons racing asked Mr.. Corri-
gan how it was that Louisville and st.
Louis stake entries were so light, especially
the handicaps. "Well,, said he, mo doubt
Others like myself don't feel like paying
forieits where there is no possible chance
to win. | say this judging from for
mer handicaps there. The truth is the
best horses are let in for weight for ago
or less, and then it matters not what is put
on common horse. They can't be
brought together, but when the manage
ment OF Louisville and st. Louis see
wherein their handicapping is deficient,
and make the proper changes, then, no
doubt, owners will gain confidence and
their entries will be fully doubled"
asked Mr., Z. what his plans were for the
coming seasons racing at West Side Park.
well, said he, 81 shall, rs ] stated be-
fore, commence at West side Park, Chi
cage, May 10, and continue to race every
available day." But before that YOU will
race your horses here and at Nashville,
won't you? "Oi course | will" said he,
"and quite likely send some OF my horses
on to Louisville, Latonia and It. Louis,
and the balance on to Chicago
The horses here are now being galloped
every day, and il the weather continues "a
iine rs II has been for the last week. sew
cral OF them will I've sent along mile in
200 in another week or so. The manage
ment here are more than pleased with the
liberal stake entries they received num-
bering 204 in all, an average Of over thirty.
two TO each stake. Several Memphis gen
tlemon assured the writer that they would
subscribe Literally to fund, for either
Memphis or Nashville, in case Kentucky
was likely TO get the best OF the racing in
Tennessee. Therefore would say 60 Nash
vile, il you cant materialize that big
stake, call on Memphis for a share OF H.
The SpOrismIH has the following: The
Memphis Stakes published here today
shows spledid array OF horses, iusuring Il
most successful spring meeting. The an
nouncemont made that Mr.. James Shcri-
dan will start IL also great step forward
by the Jockey Club and with the track
grounds improved by cutting away q hill
that partially obscurtd the view OF Ior-
ton Of the lower turn, the prospect for
great sport at the Bluff City are the best.
The Memphis Jockey Club aud its officers
are most popular with turimen and the
racing public, and justly. So lar no stone
Is left un,uncd thai can lead 10 the en-
tire satisfaction Of either.