The evening world., 1894-07-13
GOSSIP Of THE TURF.

The stewards at Brighton are UNI
usually active and their decisions are
just and fair. 1t Is a pleasure to note
that Doggett was not fined for the vo-
lation of that rule which requires a
jockey to declare Ave pounds over
weight forty-five minutes before race.
This is one Of the English rules that
was chopped out bodily by Mr.. Keene
and his associates. While II works
we'll in England, the conditions here
are vastly different. and the rule is
of M practical use. In this country
the well-informcd turfmsn knows
exactly at what weight all
the prominent Jockeys ride
and the overweight Is nlwaysannounced
in the ring as soon as betting begins
That the stewards at Brighton do not
mean to be harsh is evidenced by the
fact that the jockeys whom Mr.. Cald
well recommended for suspension were
warned and another chance given to
them. Corbley's riding OF Pella was
also noted by the stewards, who
touched that youngs,er up with fine
of SO just as u reminder that earnest
riding is expected. Tho stewards now
Issue regular bulletins to tho news
paper men In order that the public may
be accurately informed Of their decis-
Ions
1t IL estimated that II the Brighton
meeting continues to be as successful
as 1t has been during the frst few days
George Engeman viii clear 100000.
:, II isa pity that Harry Jones has SO
practically left at the post he should
have accepted the misfortune Instead OF
chasing after the field in the vain hope
Una ,hat ne h,,, might perhap. catch up and
second faster than the winner.
Tom Tough lie not quite ready. His
race yesterday was a lard one. however,
and should do him world of good.
Harry Reeds game Is evidently five
directly he let him iown and started
driving the horse gave up the fight.
Flirt ran much better yesterday than
others could not make her gal.op.
Hamilton feels at home OH the
Brighton Beach track. and In riding In
e exc hnt form form Hls finishes. have the
man" famous several years ago.
IF Doggett had been riding w. b. yes
terday, 1t Is probable that Fox OF Bo-
Zero would have received another punch
W. b., but Sims did not make any com
plant Vestibule's win, therefore, was
not so good as 1t appeared.
Sims rides Shelly futile better than
anY one elsa. This unldInR rpniItres
strong riding. and. strange ~ II may APP
pear, will do better with lis pounds Up
and strong boy on his back. than II he
Bergen rode rafting race on Billy
Boy. getting through on the rail st the
head OF the stretch and saving lot of
Jodsn will not soon forget. the sruel.ing
DogKett gave him yesterday. IL was
thump. dig and shove the entire route.
make AN outlaw OF himself.
Monaco burned up the track at Sleeps
head In trial, and all those In the know
had good bet down
The Secretary OF the American Turf
Congress, on application of three mem
bers, as required by the rules. has called
a special meeting of that body for
the Congress In Coyington, KY, TO CON
slider the application OF the Chicago
Racing Association for membership and
to settle other tempests that are raging
In the Western turf world.
John Green's PAGER. Saladin. made an
enort yesterday, at the HcmesbuTg
track, to lower the 30 "a record, the
best lime on half-mile track The
Qal IN
he failed = each, his performance was
q ereditable one. He made a new record
for the Holmesburg track, however,
chOpping on 3-4s. from the figures
2.l3 IA. made by Amboy last month
w. A. Watson has sold 10 NJ. Young,
OF Flushing, the chestnut colt Harry
Hinkson, four years old. Te.Lns private.