New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-04
CONFIDENCE IN RACING.
1T IS RAPIDLY REvIvING ONCE MORE.
THE GOOD WORK IN THIS DIRECTION DONE BY
THE COMFY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB.


,,eb.d 10 make racing conform to their narrow
ideas of sport The attendance at Sheepshead Bay
on Saturday more than 5000 persons Al 'u'-
tenburg at least 5000 persons we're present ana at
the trotting race at Fleetwood Park there were al
least 5000 more. while two baseball games between
,inattractive clubs drew at least 1900 spectators
All that is needed keep up the interest III racing
is an attractive programme. so that racegoerS
will not have to remain all the afternoon 10 Witness
races in which three out of the SIX coiors on ''e
card have favorites odds of 10 TO on TO be sure
Stonenel at 20 was defeated on SATURDAY pu'
one swallow does not make summer so that the
public who dislike to bet their money at shorter
odds than money were not pleased al 'he
overthrow of the best horse in the race
When the programme-makers wish to draw Iarse
and appreciative crowds they should arrange theii
programmes so as TO prevent any horse from beihs
posted as a starter in Il race when the bet'ihs i
almost sure be prohbitive
The racing at Sheepshead Bay has been OF the
highest order OF excellence. The stewards hdNe
done their best to prevent fraudulent racing anu
have acted promptly whenever the exercise oil thei
functions was needed The last week did much 70
restore the confidence Of racegoers. When the rae
ing officials disnterested. and have no axes u
grind their decisions received in good lal'h p'
everybody who attends the races.
Much has been said and written about the great
match between Domino and Dobbins. but in future
years the match will be referred to as precedent.
Wnen the Judges decided lns race d Nt"N ''N"N 49,
James r. Keene asked If he would run IL
off he said at once: wait until see Mr.. Croker
will abide by whatever he decides
On the other hand when Mr.. Croker was told
that his horse was almost sure to defeat Domino
he said: IL do know about that Domino
game pebble. and II was ever SO sure
Of winning / would leave the entire matter 10
Mr. Keene Whatever he says will agree to-
The sportsmanlike attitude assumed by the prin-
cipas In the match is likely to be of nestmable
benefit to future matchmakers, as both James
r. Keene and Pichard Croker said that whatever
was done they wanted to conform to
the best interests of racing. When so
much magnanimity toward each other is
shown by leaders. what should be the result among
their followers? How well the decision OF the
judges and stewards was received is proved by
the fact that only one man objected TO the de-
cision
The decision Of Pierre Lorillard 70 sell out his
entire racing stable surprised many persons When
Mr. Lorards physicians said that he should not
devote SO much time to the excitement OF racing
it took him only few minutes TO decide what
to pursue Mr.. Lorillard uoes not intend
10 retire permanently from the turf. but will race
the horses of his own breeding. which he selects
from time to time
There is not a single first-cass trainer in charge
OF a public stable. Many wealthy men who
willing 10 pay high prices for frst-cass horses,
but who do not desire TO race an extensive stable
would purchase horses IL the services of first
class trainer could be secured. 1t is likely that
John Higgins who has proved that he is second
to none in his calling may open public stable.
Already some of large and extensive stables
are DESTROYS of securing his services.
Should Higgins however. decide open public
training stable he could select the horses he de-
sired TO train. Simms, the jockey for the Rancocas
Stable will have little trouble in securing an en-
gagement Smms. fortunately for himself can ride
o.I skot
count is extremely desirable 10 any of the great
stables.
The sale on Thursday should attract d large
crowd of turfnen from all parts of the country.
so that. Notwithstanding the stringency OF the
money market, fair prices are likely to be realized
The long delay at the post in the race for the
Omnium Handicap. Saturday. is being talked
about all over the city in the places frequented by
turfmen Many persons inclined to place the
blame on the starter but everybody who knows
James Rowe is aware that he Is one or the most
conscientious men holding an official position on
racetrack His desire TO do justice TO every horse
in the race caused him some undeserved criticisms
IL is to be hoped that some of the fines inflicted
by the starter will be enforced. although at least
two Of the Jockeys who. were fined tried their
best to assist him in getting start X Harris :
action on Candeabra talked about by every
body after the The action OF the stewards
in suspending him for the meeting was commended
by every who desires the punishment of in
excusable brutality.
Richard Croker greatly pleased with his
turf investments. He said: Il firm believer
in harmony. The sport Of racing is too great to
be controlled by the whims and caprices Of indi-
vduas. We all know that the world moves and
that racing has advanced like everything else.
The persons who labor under the delusion that the
ideas of twenty years applicable to the
racing Of the present day. should either adopt the
ideas Of the present withdraw from active par
In he man of he tcil a.
Of the sport itself the interests of the breeders
In this day OF $4,000 Ormondes. 100000 st. Baiscs,
$4,000 brood mares and the possibility OF two
year-old winning 100000 in season. the manage
ment of racctracks should be broad and liberal
IN its tendencies. Anything that tends degrade
the sport or the breeding interests. in which mill.
ions OF dollars invested. should be met with
frmness. and matter who is affected the powers
that control racing should without unneces
Mr. Croker has great faith in Dobbins and be
keves that he viii train into one OF the finest three
year-olds on the American turf.
The entries at Sheepshead Bay look like old
times, as good fields start in large proportion
OF the races some persons regret that there are
not more races over distance OF ground at weight
lowed their horses to remain in the stable rather
than furnish good contests for the public. ON Sat.
some races with my horse, but If started him and
won ] would be completely Handicapped out OF
The horses owned by Colonel North of England
were controlled an and an, MANAGED by Colonel f. a
Long Island Railroad at Berlin a week ago Colonel
T. p Ochtree. who acted for Colonel North
advised him to trust to the judgment of Colone
Buck Hadlied. the English trainer who had
charge of the horses, would not, under any cir
cumstances. adopt American methods 40 that
after a fair trial. the horses turned Over
TO Thomas Haley, painstaking and thoroughly
competent man. The death Of Colonel Buck i,
not likely TO affect Haley's relations with Colone
North, SO that the colOrs of the .plucky Engsh
man are likely to be frequently seen on American
racetracks Colonel Ochiltrce said that II wa.
owing to Colonel Bucks Efforts that large mum
Der OF entries made by English turfmen Sc
cured for stakes to be decided in America
ENTRIES FOR THE LABOR PAY RACES