The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-08
THE SPORTING WORLD.
THE APPEALS SCOOP IN PUBLISHING
THE SPRING MEETING PROGRAM.
The Character OF the Sport Promised
by the Various neutrality-suspicious.
on the Tennessee Staikes-Crowds at
the Park Yesterday.

lHere were upward OF l,UUU VlSlVOIS Nv
Park yesterday, between sun
rise and sunset, principally Of the male
persuasion, although the gentler sex was
fairly well represented. The trainers
seem to realize that the time has come to
hustle, and are sending their horses longer
distancessthan heretofore. Among other
performances noted were the following:
Irish Pat, three-quarters OF mile, E223;
Unite and Clara Moore, one mile, Lac;
Litbert, one mile, 1:4sl; Cataline and
John B., one mile, LAS; Dick Wright
6ye-eighths Of mile, 1:04; Jacquelin and
Colrain, one-half mile, :5ll.
The publication in THE APPEAL exclu-
sively Of the entire program Of the spring
meeting, was the sensation OF the day in
sporting circles. The paper was eagerly
read by turfmen and the program fully
criticised. The general impression was
that mistake had been made in giving
steeplechase and hurdle races when there
are practically no jumpers on the track.
Winslow is about the only animal now on
the track that can be elassed as an out
and-out good jumper, and he is likely TO
have the hurdle and steeplechases at his
mercy. This defect, however, can be cas-
lily remedied by substituting fiat races II
the others do not fill.
On the whole, however, the program is
good one and insures good sport for the
public which is after all, the prime consid-
Grafton. There will be five races day
except on days when heat runs are given
and then the card will be limited TO four
events. The distances are graded from
one-half mile 10 mile and quarter, so
that all tastes may be suited. The eight
regular days include two half-mile races,
seven fve-eighths, six three-quarters, two
seven-eighths, seven one mile, two one
mile and one-sixteenth, five one mile and
one-eighth, two one mile and a quarter,
| two three-quarter mile heats, three stecple-
chases, and one hurdle handicap. One OF
| the hall-mile events is q stake for two year
olds, the other purse for youngsters OF
| that age. Last year there were four half
mile events, and the reduction to two b
| generally conceded % be an improvement,
/ dashes OF that brief character not being
calculated TO convey much satisfaction TO
the public.
The fact that Mr. Ed Corrigan has placed
500 on Spectator at odds OF 10 to | TO win
the Tennessee Club Stakes has caused con-
siderable comment and awakened public
interest in the horse and his past perform
ances. lie is three-year-old bay colt, by
Springbok- Hattie Harris and started
twelve times last year; was first three
times, third once and unplaccd eight
times. His first win was at Louisville last
spring, where, on heavy track, he made
fiye-eighths OF a mile in LOG, with ninety
four pounds up, beating Fan King Entry
and three others. His second bracket was
earned at West Side Park, Chicago, Sep.
TENDER Ia, 1888, where, with l07 pounds.
lac made iiye-eighth in E03l, beating q
field OF five. His latest recorded victory
was at Latonia, October 10, where, on q
heavy track, with ninety-two pounds, be
made iive-eighlhs in l:01, beating a field OF
ten. lie seems 10 like mud, and II April
% happens to be a muddy day Spectator
chances ought 10 be first-class.
The ante-post specu alton on stakes at
this meeting has been confined 10 the
Tennessee Club Stakes, because that Is the
only stake race where the conditions make
IL easy TO determine about how much
weight each horse will be called ON "a
carry. The talent have confined their
betting TO Rimini, Brown Princess, Chill
howie, 10 Premier. Spectator. Merkie II
Allahrcno and Monita Hardy. Most o
the bets placed represent stable money
except in the case OF Chilhowie, who I.
being backed by young Nashville
plunger well and iavorably known In thi.
city. The money on Brown Princess al
comes from her owner and trainer. John
ME Campbell, one OF the shrewdest mer
ON the turi. Brown Princess WAS no goot
last year, but may have improved undei
CampbolPs skilliul care. In tho meantm,
there are many OF the opinion that lonl
shot will carry oil the prize. The entire,
for the matinee next SATURDAY. promise L
be very large and spirited contests are al
assured fact.