The evening world., 1894-07-27
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

The racing at Brighton yesterday was
anything but interesting, the finishes all
being tame and totally devoid of any
thing bordering upon excitement. The
sultry weather, too. added to the dis
comfort Of the crowd, and. even though
the attendance was as large as usual.
at no time during the afternoon was
there the usual hustle and hurry In the
ring. Favorites captured five of the
events, South Side, from the Oneck Stable.
being the only public choice that failed
to repay the confidence placed in him.
This colt, by the way will not do. His
disposition is not of the best, and his
actions at the post are atrocious. DIR.
Knapp backed the colt heavily. He
broke with his field. but never could get
anywhere near the front. A let-up may
do him good, but It looks as though he
isA case OF uncertain horse"
John .McCafferty purchased Ben Lo-
mond from w. Jennings after he had
won the NTH race yesterday. The price
was $500.
Pontlear Is about the best two-year-
old at the Beach. She seems to be a re-
can make most anybodys younsster
race.
Reift is the popular idol among the
Beachers now. He rode three winners
again yesterday, and was loudly cheered
after each victory.
A handsome split-second watch was
presented to John Duke yesterday by E.
his new m Da snd Xsfs It ss
friends.
italian Frank" a member Of the
light-hngered fraternity, was caught by
day When searched. two watches, a
we, We're found on nh his person. oman '''''
The rule which the Saratoga Associa-
ton has adopted In regard to races
| where entrance Is free will 60 a long
way towards bringing owners to their
senses. As the majority Of purses amount
many an owner to think hard before they
order their entries Withdrawn. The As
ISOLATION had no other remedy. The
iSa Sor cso rae which nv that
sponsible for the trouble. In former
days, when the, Saratoga Associatio wat
independent; there was ga, rule In effect ,,c
start to make a race. The Jockey Club
rule provides races that are not only dis
satisfying to the public. but to book
hiahers anu o"neis gen
Henry of Navarro has not yet re.
covered from the injuries he RECEIVED
few days ago He was still sore yes
terday, and Byron Mcclellan wisely con
cluded not to send him to the post.
There will be seven races tomorrow
The extra race will be a hve-furlons
dash, and the management expects tc
get all the flyers together.
Don Alonzo will scarcely earn his feet
at the Saratoga track. The turns arr
almosts angular. and the big fellow hal
to run at least 100 feet further than any
horse in the race.
NJ. F. Dwyer had a .'crimp" put II
him by the defeat of Dobbins In tn
United States Hotel Stakes.
Domingo has improved whole 10
since he has been racing in the West
All the Westerners had good bets oil
him for the place.
Riley Grammar is running in grea
luck He took all the Dobbins none!
he could get, and did not take in a en-
on the others. In the fourth race h.
plugged Leonardo and Saragossa ant
Iiselg won for him. Then he held on
May Day filly laid high prices agains
the others. and finished with a cleal
sheet Riley does not make book in tn
strict sense OF the term. He CANDLES
and will bet down to his boots II h.
thinks he Is right.