The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-03
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

The proposed movement by the Flush
Ing Jockey Club will be watched with In
terest II the scheme works II Is said
that another organization on larger
| scale and backed by influential people
will spring into existence within the
next twelve months. The whole thing is
simply n test OF the intent of the law.
At the expiration OF the regular thirty
days at Flushing an apparently new or
ganization. under the name of the White
stone Jockey Club, will attempt to hold
a meeting at the Flushing track. the only
change being a shift OF the grand stand,
betting ring timers, and judges stands
courts. and they will be asked to con-
strue the law as to whether the clause
regarding the thirty-day limit refers to
ing the meeting. II the Flushing people
are successful then one track may be
used for five consecutive months, the
only thing necessary being change OF
management
That the Brighton Beach stewards and
the Steeplechase Association mean bust
ness, and are playing no favorites in
their efforts TO see that the public Is
protected. Is being more amply demon
strated every day. Rich and poor are
treated alike. and the cry that poor
of a suspicious-looking race cannot be
nnder the sS Vigilance IS 4. F. E Walcott, en
Jockey Club and President Of a racing
association. Mr.. Walcott 10 ordered to
report to the Executive Committee of
the Steeplechase. Hunt and Pony Racing
ming of his horse Miles Standish In the
jumping race on Wednesday. The horse
ran bad-looking race, and the stew
ards Immediately called Duffries up. He
snl hn mot dnH ufap hn hnr "a
showing. The stewards are satisfied that
Dunfries was not guilty OF fraud, but
think that the race was not all right.
Clerico rode a bungling race on VIII
mar yesterday. Had he laid up With
allowing the leaders to get lengths
away from him, he would Undoubtedly
have won. Wilmar was pounds the
best horse at the end.
Neumeyer worked a stormy passage
ed in the first part Of the race. and in
the stretch bore in on Mary Stone SO
much that Newmeyer had to pull him
violently to keep him from putting Bal
imprisoned in the grand stand nearly an
hour after the last race. Hackmen
jumped prices to treble the usual rates.
Concerning the entering of Ramapo In
the selling race Judge Burke said yes
terday that the Association made such
conditions 30 as to bring stake horses
and good selling platers together a,
| weights that would insure good race
This was after he heard Of the com
Jimmy Mccormick. who was standing
by, made the remark that horse owners
were the worst kickers in the world.
Why" said he, even the man who
his will and won, kicked because hi
didn't have swell bet down."
e. Finnegan. who up TO the presen
| time has not earned much fame as
| jockey, rode two rafting good races OF
Miss Galop and Siberia. Both were lont
shots.
Handspun was ridden rather weakl.
by Martin. II was her NTH start ant
first defeat. This stable is keeping race
goers on nettles. Knowing that thu
to bet against them and yet will no
back them to win.
There is an important communicable
in The Evening World" ONCE for Car
ence David sand another for Tips"
Mike Dwyer was happy winner OIL
Or. Hasbrouck. Doggett was expecte,
to ride the Doctor. but Mr.. Dwyer ha'
Sims put up so there would be no mis-
take.
The maIdens in the. extra race wer
strung out over an eighth OF mile.
!
| Condo. on account of his breedine
was plunged on To win the seventh race
His Eolus blood did not help hin
through the mud any, however.
The fact that Leigh & Roses horse
are running poorly mas given rise 4
some spicy gossip. II is said that Ieigl
IL purposely running he horses shor
SO that Rose will beco ne disguised an
refuse to bid on the lot at the dissolu
tion sale. This story seems ridiculous
yet there ere many who profess to be