The morning call., 1892-06-08
A NEW YORK THURMAN.
The Secretary of the Saratoga Assocts
tiOn Stopping at the Palace.

Inc Secretary of the Saratoga AssOcIa-
ton Stopping at the Palace.
l.. G. Lachman, a well-known horseman
Of New York. is at the Palace Hotel. MI
Lachman is still young man, but has had
long experience on the turf. He has been
connected with a number of great book
making establishments in the East ever
since 1879, and by his sagacity has acquired
considerable fortune. Mr. Lachman is
secretary of the Saratoga Racing Associa-
ton, one of the Oldest in the United States.
II was established by John Morrssey in
1865, and Charles Reed. who bought ST
BaiSe. Mr.. Lachman's partner. g. wal
baum, is president OF the association. Up
till recently millionaire, named Albert
Spencer, managed the racing grounds at
Saratoga, but being now in his old age he
has determined TO retire. Accordingly he
disposed of bis rights to a syndicate, with
Walbaum and Lachman at the head. Mr..
Lachman is also greatly interested i'll the
winter racing at Gutenberg. n. j., just
across the Hudson. The races at this place
last from October 16 to May II, weather per-
hitting
In an interview Mr.. Lachman stated yes
terday that he had started for this coast
simply on a pleasure trip. He also had IN
view the idea of examining into and study
ing the conditions of racing in tie West.
At Denver he was struck with the interest
Of the people. but noticed that none of them
bet. After examining the situation he had
come to the conclusion that on the race
tracks in the West there was very little
betting on account Of the pulling Of horses,
jOckeymg and skillful manipulation of races
by professional gamblers, so much so that
people had lost confidence in racing. and
while they appreciated the movements 0t
the horses they did not care 10 risk their
money on fixed events.
He said he had not as yet seen any racing
in California, and could not tell how it was
here. Racing he thought legitimate
business, and should be conducted on strict
business principles. There is enough money
in il when so conducted without resulting
TO fraudulent methods.
Speaking Of racing in the East Mr.. Lach-
man said he believed That the interest Of
the public was on the increase. On DeCOra-
tlon day he said $4,000 PEOPLE attended tie
races at Morris Park. The average attend
ance at Gutenberg was 5000 daily. lie SAID
that the meeting at Saratoga this year will
be the best ever given there. the entries in
stake events being 80 per cent larger than
they were last year, owing To the amount Of
the added money given by the association.
AS bOOkmaker Mr.. Lachman stated that
he believed betting necessary adjunct of
racing. He thought though that pO0lrooms
should be conducted on better principles
He was Of the opinion that many OF the POOL
sellers had brought the law down upon
them by their own conduct. He thought
no betting should be allowed under So, and
no minors under any circumsta nces should
be allowed TO enter poolroomS.
In regard TO winter racing in California
Mr.. Lachman stated that he had been told
that the climate was very favorable He
said there are two things necessary in order
to make racing a success. The first is in
terest in the public. This is essential The
next is good horses. In California he knew
that the horses are under the control Of
few men like Stanford and Baldwin. At
one Of the Eastern races, he said. there are
generally 1000 horses in training. Eastern
men would not send their stock West on ae-
count Of the enormous expense and the poor
facilities for transportation. Besides the
purses offered are too small. With the
Eastern men it is different, rs where $3.50 is
offered as 4 purse in the West $1,000 and
$1,000 is given in the East for the same kind
Of a race. California cannot count on East
ern horses being sent here until the interest
is greater, the purses larger and the trans
pOTtation facilities better
Mr.. Lachman took drive yesterday with
Dan McCaTty and pronounced the location
of the Bay District track a splendid one for
racing purposes. After visiting Palo Alto
and Monterey Mr. Lachman will 90 to Port
land