New-York tribune., 1891-12-16
THE GOSSIP OF THE TURF.
WHAT RACING MEN ARE TALKING ABoI

WHAT RACING MEN ARE TALKING ABOUT.
The racing on the hill has gone back to its old
devotees. There few horses running there owned
by the leading stables. Rumors have been circulated
that A. F. Walcott and j. S. Campbell had agreed To
disagree Such rumOrs untrue. There Is little
doubt that the stable viii be strong next season.
J. s. Campbell will train the horses. The time made
by some Of the winter horses is surprise to many
veteran turfmen The old saying that 1t takes " hot
day for fast time" Is doubted by some horsemen now
The fact that the record has been equaed on the hill
in some races does not change the old saying. That
certain horses under certain conditions can run faster
on clear December day than hot day in July is
not doubted but most Of the existing authentic records
have been made on days that were hot with clear
atmosphere How fast the champions wOuld run on
favorable December day is not known. the good ones
do not in the winter.
Frank McCabe has a slight attack Of malaria He
reports his horses in fine shape.
Orlando Jones is looking for a match at quarter Of
a mile 100 pounds each. He will name Natalie S.
John Dwyer who owned and raced the Refraction.
liy has yearling colt in his stable THAT horsemen
are casting anxious eyes and trying TO get him to
put price on.
Samuel Rork is out more. lie has been under
the weather since be returned from the South.
Matt Byrnes has tried all Of his yearlings, and is
satisfied with tbem He says that three Of them should
have chance when they start.
Green B. Morris says that the Corrigan colts are
good lot and that Corrgan did great stroke Of busi-
ness when he secured the entire services Of the great
sire Longfellow. Strattmeath, In the opinion OF
Matts Allen and others, has improved in appearance
wonderfully.
william Barrick will try to dispose OF several Of his
lot as he wants the room for bis Kentucky purchases.
Colonel Brush visits the Elizabeth track every
day, and sees that everything is In order.
At Linden Captain Babcock holds forth, and is
monarch of all he surveys. The veteran has plenty
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the grounds and outsiders not allowed TO shoot
them. What sort OF feast they would make. served
with some of his famous sauce, his friends have not
had chance 10 find out.
The residents and business men Of Elizabeth are
divided In regard racing, but those In favor OF
seem 10 be in the majority. one restaurantkeeper
is opposed to It, but souvenir Of racing Is kept to
show that he marked up his prices 40 per cent while
racing going on at Elizabeth
Louis Stuart has gone into winter quarters. His
stable Will not be large one, but Will contain good
material.
The 1928 books are causing lot OF talk amongst
horsemen Of all grades. 1t is said that the Board OF
Control will take some action at the next meeting.
one track owner and member Of tho Board said that
each track could do what 1t liked In regard to the
betting.
Frederick Taral the Jockey, says he does not feel
WELL and that he win DO little riding this winter.
George Taylor VIII only ride pleasant days He
said Che accident al Sheepshead Day the reason why
he rides this winter.
Report from Lexington says that Poet Scout is do-
ing finely that he is growing and will be great horse
next spring -, T, ,,o,o
t,siner for the Bssfod Manor Farm thinks that Gas
con will be a factor In tho Of 1892 lie VIII get
ali sorts OF allowances In purses, for not winning In
SsaI The yearlings have done all that he asked OF
them The stable will race In the East.
n H. Garrison Is keeping quiet. lie expects TO re
ceve his license when the Board meets for the purpose
OF granting them: H.. ,,,, phn.
Samuel Doggett, second Jockey for Frank a. Enreh
&c said 10 have Improved greatly I'm his riding His
contract with MF. Ehret does not expire untn APRIL
1892. -..o..u o-
cayard Thayer, Of Boston one Of the newcomers on
the turf has fair lot Of yearlings He Is wealthy
ans owns the Yacht SayOnarn. His friends say III ne
has any success he VIII go in for racing on an ex-
tenslve stable Walter Rollins Is trimming his horses.