Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-03
RACE TRACK GOSSIP.
The Big Stakes offered by Kentucky
Breeders a Benefit.
EQUALS OF THE RUNNING HORSES.
1t Will Increase the Value of Colts and
Fillies Entered.
ADDITIONS TO THE HONOR ROLL


LExIN GToN, KY. August AT no
time In the history of the trotting horse has
movement been inaugurated that is likely
to rebound so greatly to the benefit OF
trotting horse breeders and owners as the
offer OF the magnificent stakes made by the
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Asso-
citation, one for $40, 900 and one for S25, 600.
I have argued in this correspondence that
trotting horses should, so far as the capacity
to make money out of races is concerned, be
placed on terms at least of equality with
running horses. There are many reasons
why this should be. Apart from their en-
gagements, trotting colts and fllies are con-
siderably more valuble than runners Of the
same age, but the great prizes which have been
offered to successful colts have enabled the
breeders OF good running colts to sell them
with their engagements for largely more than
equally promising trotters would bring, The
chance OF winning the great stakes is an ele-
ment that enters largely into the question of
young horse entered in $1,000 or $40, 900 stake,
which he is liable to win, will sell for great
deal more money than he would otherwise
bring.
venture the prediction that these will be
the most popular stakes ever offered in Ken
lucky, and that the example thus set will be
followed by other associations. The effect
the trotting horse interest. One of the results
which will Immediately follow the announce
ment of such stakes will be the appreciation in
value of the colts that are liable to be con-
testants for them. Breeders will find it to their
advantage to enter all their best eligible colts
and fillies. The young things thus entered will
be more valuable as the time of the races in
which they are entered approaches especially
If they show qualities that indicate that they
VIII probably be winners. The necessity for
such stakes has loag been felt. With the mar
velous growth of trotting horse breeding this
necessity has become more and more urgent.
All lovers of the trotting horse have reason to
congratulate themselves that the long desired
consummation has at length been attained.
A. c. Bruce, Rosemont, Mimi, has sold to g.
g. Goodrich, Minneapolis, Mimi, Aunt Joe, b.
f., yearling, by Nutwood: dam Mary F, by
Mambrino Boy. Also brown sucking filly by
William l.; dam Mabel (ful sister of Lou, dam
OF Axtsll, 2l2). Price for the two. $4,000.
The Pulaski County Agricultural and Me-
chanicaI Association holds its meeting at Som
erset. KY, September 9 to Il. Entries close
September l. A purse of 500 is offered in the
300 Glass; $50 in the 3year-old class, and $500 in
the 2:30 class. There will be running race
each day.
Last week I noticed the performance of Mr..
G. w. st. Clair's fast 2year-old Sternburg, by
Wilkes Boy, that trotted mile in his work on
the Lexington track on the 9th of July in 2:29.
On the 18th at harrodsburg he started In a
flly by Dictator, and Snip Nose, bay flly by
Cyclone. and won in two straight heats in 2:3335ll
2;29N; believe no 2year-old has ever made
son. Sternburg is great colt.
The chances for four days excellent sport at
Paducah this fall Is most fattering. The stakes
closed April l with a large number of choice
entries, and the purses which they have re-
Gently announced are such as will certainly
for each day is varied and attractive, and one
that will furnish abundant amusement for the
large crowds, which it is Paducah's good for
tune always to be able to draw.
Highland Princess, a bay yearling hlly, full
sister to Prince Wilkes. 2:l4sI. has been sold by
W. G. France & Son to Christ Schaurte Dussel-
dorf, Germany. Price private, but reported
to be 5000. The brown colt. years old, by
Red Wilkes, dam by Mambrino Patchen, has
also been sold by France to Willett & Son,
Roslyn. N. Y, for over $1,000.
The additions to the 2:So list since my last re-
port number 25, making the total for the season
22S. Several more are claimed by other COM
pliers, but have been unable to verify their
records. The contributions to Almont's list of
descendants IN 2:30 is increased to 20 by the ad-
ditions mentioned below. George Wilkes has
new producing sire in Kaiser, sire of Wilkes
mont, 228H, and another is claimed for HIM in
Wilkesonian, sire of Jay-Eye-See. 22934. This
performance we have been unable to verify.
st. Gothard has a new representative in Grace
Gothard, ,2:27A. The Belmont family continues
to breed on, the latest addition being Labasco,
by Belmont's son Egmont Victor Bismarck
has a new performer in Merle Moore. Jay
Gould has very speedy representative in the
mare Pixley that secured mark of 2:l9A at
Detroit last week. Following is the list:
Almont Bashaw, blk s. by Almont.