New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-22
MIR. UYLAND WAS CONFIDENT.
INCIDENTS IN THE PADDOCK BEFORE AND AFTER
THE RACE.

INCIDENTS IN THE PADDOCK BEFORE AND AFTER
THE RACE.
J. J. Hyland Gideon & Days trainer was con-
nlent before the race he sat In the paddock
"Ramapo looks a winner all over. he said as one
OF his friends jokingy pinned Ramapos colorS 10
the lapel OF his coat. AS the saddling bell sounded
he called Taral and Griffin. who was to ride King
lot into Ramapo's stall. with IA word In your ears.
bows He then gave the Jockeys their final instruc-
lions for the great race. These were snort ana 20
the point GriGln to set out on kinglet AT the
fall Of the flag and make the pace; Taral was 10
keep we'll up. and when the moment came ne was
~ take Ramapo to the front and get the dark blue
n, Gideon g. Daily 70 the wire first How we'll these
instructions were followed Is shown in the story OF
the race.
Taral was the first to noun, and was closely fol-
lowed by Griffin They fled out OF the paddock
amid a buzz OF admiration.
When the great Suburban and Taral and
Rarnapo had finished in the fastest time ever run
in n Suburban Hyland was the happest man on the
track not keeping the owners. As friends crowded
around 10 congratulate him he said:
Il knew H. Ramapo was trained TO the hour and
the best horse has Won and In the best time tpo
II was a grand race" and Mr.. Hyiand returned to
the paddock to prepare Mr. Jingle for his race as II
winning Suburban was a daily occurrence.
Meanwhile Taral. who was In a hurry TO catch his
train for Chicago where he Is 10 ride Domino on
Saturday was impatently undergoing the horseshoe
ordeal As he stepped down and ran up the steps
TO the Jockeys dressing room. he Knocked.
thumped and saluted with congratulations from all
hands lie made faster time in dressing than
Ramapo did in winning the Suburban for he came
out dressed ard smiling. satchel in hand. In just
zoo nat with two friends. the vctor's horseshoe
and he entered a carriage and was driven away
almost before Rlmapo had reached his quarters.
Mr. Gideon. OF Gideon a. DAILY. the owners OF so
many winners. seen In the paddock after the
race by a Tribune reporter. He was walking rest
less.v in the neighborhooi OF RamapO's quarters
directing the attendants who rubbing down
tho great chestnut four year-old. "A great race,
a great race wasn't to- he said. as his face lighted
M with a smile Of satisfaction. 'Of course. | am
In.i0hted but | did not lose much sleep before the
race for considered Ramapo 10 be In the best
of condition and with Taral In the saddle
fought our chances OF the best"
Gideon Il Days must be popular stable. and
e posscssel OF big following. II one Is 10 judge
bv the crowds that surged 10 the paddock 70 con-
eratulate owners and trainer.
While the race being run, the paddock was
IKE "a ba nquet hail deserted" Owners trainers
and stable boys had gone TO watch the cracks
who were 10 struggle for supremacy.
The scene on the lawns was Almost as exciting
~ the struggle the track. Boxes, barre.s and
wooden eases strewed the lawn. and on them were
mounted men and women. who. wildly gesticula ting
as they cheered on the horses from their elevated
noint 81 view Thousands OF others. not 50 fortu-
nate caught their glimpses OF the silk jacketed
view OF the race almost entirely shut on
The band was n welcome feature or the pro-
gramme and did much to relieve the walt be-
tween races.