The evening world., 1894-08-04
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

that II has been one of he most success
full ever given by the Association. Per-
haps one of the pleasantest features has
been the starting. For several seasons
past the poor work in the starters box
has detracted materially from the sue
cess Of the meeting. and the good
work by Speaker Flynn, who for
long time handled the flag at Gloucester,
has made a marked impression on every
body connected with racing. or course,
there have been one or two instances
where fields have been sent away In bad
shape, but the jockeys In nearly every
case have been solely TO blame. On
the other hand. many of his starts have
been phent menal. Mr.. Flynn has ali
the essential requirements OF a starter.
He has wonderful command of his own
temper, a quick eye and hand, is cool
and collected and last, but most impor-
tant, he has the respect and confidence
of all the boys.
A majority OF the youngsters riding at
Brighton are stable lads and are over
anxious to boat the flag. The track on
the turn and backstretch is narrow,
making big fields very difficult to handle.
success at brighton. but Mr.. Flynn can
give them all points in the game:
been the vigilance Of the Stewards in
watching out for the publics interest.
Two men have been ruled OF Tor pecu-
liar methods. and number OF Jockeys
Sc: down for incompetency. There are
yet several cases under consideration.
The Stewards did not like Patsy Nc.
Dermotts riding yesterday, TOD
Sloane was also reported FOR mlspe-
havior at the post, and he will likely be
given a vacation.
The public plunged on Tom Tough In
the mile handicap, despite the fact that
he is sulky brute. After the race they
said many uncomplimentary things
about Mart Jordan for having won WIN
our Maggie. Both horses trien, ana t ne
Tom Tough win. without declaration,
Jordan would have gotten into trouble.
Tom Tough did his usual sulking trick.
Although Jack Rose won the last race
handily at the end, he had to be ridden
hard throughout the race.
Many Of the stables are making prepare
lions to leave Brighton TOMORROW Tor
Jerome Park The meeting will open
there on Wednesday.
The Eulogy colt showed a lot OF speed
yesterday. and will be worth bet in his
next race. y
The real reason for. young Ernett
Fleschman's offer Of $1,000 for f9r P nhoIe
story of what led up to the offer ~ as
follows: George Wheelock, the hook
making plunger. has a habit OF decElng
~l.-I.. y. aln
she horf fer the the of annoying
young Fieischman. On the ogcasion
In question. Wheelock met Fleitchman
in the Grand Union Hotel and for the
Fleischman what chance he thought
his colt Domingo had in the pext days
II think he will win." replied Fleisch-
"Tll lay you 5000 to $1,000 that he
better price than you VIII get In the
Make it $50, 600 to $1,000 and I'll take
the bet" said FleischmaE, hotiy.
Done" cried Wheeio.k, and he laid
down a $1,000 bill to maze the bet good.
a queer way. The news Of the big bet
spread from hotel TO hotel. and the ex,
element grew as the crowds discussed
The 'S horses in the nace were Potentate.
Domingo, Ed Kea,ney. and Leonville.
The event looked cinch for Potentate.
as the running Of subsequently proved.
F'leischman after posting the forfeit
money made his way to the Saratoga
Club-H and sought out Fred Wal
baum. He Offered Saratoga's President
$4,000. for his colt. Mr.. Walbaum &C
am ss net s epsFsd to take ss him aust
you to give ime an option or him at
the price fortwenty-four hours"
and Fleiachfnan departed to hunt up the
owner of I'D Kearney. From the latter
he secured an option on this colt for
$500.
>, Then Neischman went back to the
surrounded, by an admiring crowd of
lu'S The lat ter stood it t. for some time,
wei. as own all the horses in the
race, save Leonville, shall scratch Po-
tentate. and declare to win with Domin-
Fleischman showed his purchase pa
pens. The crowd was struck dumb.
Wheeloek was. the first to recover,
was betting with a gentleman. did
uot suppose that trickery would be re-
sorted to-"
AIRS fair in love and war, and on the
turf" reported Fleischman, airily
Wheelock commenced to grow hot in
the collar, and there might have been
trouble had not FlelSchman explained
that he lust wanted to teach Wheelock
not to make foolish bets out of pure
braS ado. Wheelock saw the absurdity
of the situation, and finally the de-
posits were drawn down and 1t all ended
in 'iizz."
A small boy with a pop-gun kept the
grand stand folks on edge for a long
time yesterday. Every time the boy
shot the pop-Sun people gazed curiously
around TO see who was the lucky win
ner opening champagne. Finally the
boy and the gun were discovered and
an anxious multitude was greatly re-
lleved.
Jack Mcdonald, the bookmaker, is re-
sponsible for the statement that there
has been more big" money bet a Sara
toga this season than a any other track
in the East during the past year.
There may be a shift In the time OF
commencing racing and there may not.
The bookmakers are luxurious individ-
uals, and want the hours changed to the
old schedule so that they will not be in
convenienced. Mr. Walbaum. however.
Is averse to making any change, as the
audiences have steadily increased and
racing has improved. He will. he says.
start racing at / o'clock II that will
''peacify" the bookies.
1t IL aid that over $50, 900 was taken