New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12

Lampliehtcr's race for the Bridge Handicap was
one Of the best ever seen the American turf he
carried I27 pounds and ran over his opponents. WIN
ming easily one and half miles in the fast time Of
:3J -. Lampllghter is In the Brooklyn Handicap
lie 1, likely 10 start In the although II Is posi-
bic that he will have stable companion In with him.
and the chances that be will have started In sew
eral races before he meets Tammany In the suburban
lie f. a horse that comes to hand early In the season.
and for that many persons say he should nave
great rhnnce 10 land one or both stakes. william
smms is the Jockey for the Rancocas stable and Is
likely to ride Iamplighter In his races simms's riding
was brilliant last season. that Lamplshter should
have everything In his favor whenever he starts In
Tammany was actually the champion OF the three
yearods Of 500 according TO the decision OF old turf
men, rs he every three yearold race In which lie
started with the single exception OF the Tidal stakes
at shecpshead Bay. when he lowered his colors TO
Charadc Many persons however. are doubtful about
his qualities II campaigncr. as he started In ONLY
five races last year. winning four OF them. lie Is
chestnut cot. four years old sixteen hands high OF
good length and substance. lie has clean. wellcut
head set well shapely neck lie has mag
nlicen shoulder and middle piece, although he Is In
cned to slackness In the coupling. lie Is not horse
abnornally musccd but his muscles are rather long,
giving him wiry appearance when In racing condi-
ton
Tammany has the distinction Of being so much
moderated 10y his trainer and the public that he won
the Great Eclipse Stakes Morris Park with odds OF
100 10 1 laid against him. lie Is the only horse In
the history of the American turf which has had such
n long price laid against him and aiterward has de-
yeloped into a iirSt-Class animal.
Tammany better In his races than In trials.
The Tribune reported that fact before Tammany ever
faced the flag II Is extremely probable that Tam
many will De Marcus Days candidate for suburban
honors. His trainer. Matthew Byrncs. would much
rather win a like the suburban than 10 win
twenty purse races lie Is of the shrewdest
trainers the turf and has the faculty OF sending
his horses to the post tit and ready to race.
The colt mas Wintcrcd I'm Montana at Mr.. Days
ranch. The weather has been intensely cold I'm Mon
tana this winter. Many men from the plains are
emphatic IN the assertion that wintering horses In
Montana deyclopes their lungs and greatly improves
their wind. Mr.. Daily said to the writer that he
wanted 10 experiment this winter so that he could
form his future plans In regard to his racing stable
and as to where his horses should winter.
T.. IT. Garrison Is likely 10 ride the son OF Iroquois
and Tullahoma In the race for the suburban. so that,
with Byrncs his trainer and Garrison TO ride him.
lie Is likely to De quoted one OF the favores for
the race With l21 pounds on his back he will meet
Lamplig hter who carries the same weight so that
II both OF them are starters there Is likely to be
lively betting between the parsnns OF each horse.
Tammany Is to be shipped early In March. so that
there will be ample time to get him In superb con-
don when the Shcepshead Bay meeting begins
The cut Of Tammany IS taken from Il sketch from
life by c. Is. Fish,