New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-26
THE OUTLOOK FOR RACING.
HOW AFFAIRS LOOK IN NEW-JEhSEi l.


CANDIDATES FOR THE BROOKLYN HANDICAP
NOTES on THE TURF.
Turf prospects begin to grow brighter as the rae
ing season draws near. The suppression Oh rae
ing in New-Jersey is conceded by true spor's''e"
as a step in the right direction. When the persons
who assisted in the degradation of great Sport
through personal greed by catering 10 the ava
rice OF disreputable politicians realize the ehornny
OF their offences to the public ana the prospei'S
OF the turf, IL is extremely probable that they VIII
remain in the background and permit men IN who'h
the public have confidence 10 manage the ahars
OF racing.
Only q radical change in the government OF New
Jersey in all Of its branches can save racing III
the State. The Republican party is the party OF
protection OF both State and National INDUSTRIES
and is 10 protect the persons VINO nave III
vested millions of dollars in the many breeding es
tsbiishments all over the State. The racetrack
property need not be taken into CONSIDERATION
From the Republicans alone must the horse oreeuihs
and racing interests Of New-Jersey look io' 'elei'
Should Republican Legislature pass laws pertain
ing to racing it is certain that safeguards wouid
be thrown around the sport which would eHectuai'!
protect the breeders and their patrons.
Persons like w. J. Thompson and Denny NC
I1aughlin would be placed In such position 'ha'
their methods of racing would not be toiera'eu'
1t looks as II years would eapse before the high-
handed unscr,,p,,lous manipulation OF racing In the
interests of some of the plunging managers or 1898
will he forgotten. Whenever Monmouth farN ~
mentioned to respectable citizen OF Ne"-Jerses'
without regard to his political affiliations ne De-
comes indignant AZ once. and asks: III the leading
racing association Of a State can pursue such
vi,,anous policy and defy every law OF decency by
its amazing disregard of the public and the press,
what would become Of the State II IL were aiio"eu
TO continue on its course
II s no use for such persons to promise 10 do bet
ter In the future, they have forfeited all claims
70 the consideration Of the humblest citizen in the
state When racetrack starter is elected Speaker
OF the Assembly and racetracK proprietor -
elected member of that body, and they controi its
actions and at their dctation the legislative DUST
ness of n great State is delayed for months by
conspiracy TO defeat the will of the citizens IL Is
time to call a halt The deadlock in the Senate IL
looked upon conspiracy OF racetracK pohuc'a"'
and is not likely TO be forgotten when November
rolls around There is possible chance that some
of the most obnoxious OF the racetrack element VIII
be safely lodged in prison by that time and that
rnder a complete change In the government or
The State racing will be restored under condl'ohs
favorable to the breeders and the sport.
Public interest is rapidly being aroused by the
speculative chances 10 win heavily with a small
amount by selecting the winner or the broohly"
Handicap. The chances OF each contestant are as
crssed and the betting is somewhat lively IN one
Of the books now open on the race. Re)uVenateo
horses that have long odds quoted against 'her
chances are being freely backed
Colonel j. Ruppert's Ajax was reported lame Ii
was caused by being prcked by nail when ne
was shod The report did not lengthen the prlce
against him. he appeared 10 be perfectly soulu
on Saturday Colonel Rupert has another prohis
ing candidate in St. Domingo who is being niooiea
at by some shrewd persons who have placed small
bets Just for flyer
ST. Leonards who is the candidate OF D. ~ ~
F. y. Keene. is said to make a noise as ne oou"uS
along over the track. He does not make near!
as much noise as of the persons VINO taIh
ic aofrh he al
price and has not been backed any large amount
N the winter books.
Don Alonzo gains friends every day. as he seems
TO improve with every gallop.
BANQUET does not receive much attention. as the
horsemer say that he never was good morse III
largo field BANQUET has wintered well and is eX-
tremely dangerous at the handicap distance with
good Jockey on his back prevent his being jostled
interfered with
Prince Georges chances are anxiousy inquired
about by the men who handicap on the form OF
horses throughout their career. Prince George Is
looked upon as having several pounds the best OF
the handicap by majority of the believers IN the
..dope book" The horses condition is all that
could be asked: moreover he Is one OF the sort
that is likely train up TO his best form
Reports from trustworthy sources say that the
candidates quartered at Washington are in excel
lent shape. R. Bradley. the angular Virginian'
believes that the race is cnch' for Bitten II
is possible that Bradley's love for the horse pre-
eouty ankles Mr. Bradley is to get long
price against Bitten should he send him to the
post.
Cnarade is said to look and feel better than ever
before. He is sound, and all Of his movements
show elasticity. that the son OF Charaxus Is
likely TO carry a fair share OF the dollars OF his
many admirers.
J. W. Rogers takes philosophical view Of the
Handicap He intends to give Pickpocket special
preparation for the race, that Is. II Pickpocket
takes kindly 1t and permits him to have his way
Mr.. Rogers figures the weather and the con-
dtion of the track on the day OF the race. Should
the track be deep with mud. Pickpockets chances
would be greatly enhanced as he delights In such
going so that Mr. Rogers Is likely TO pray for rain
on Handicap day.
Bassetaw has been backed by Allen. who trains
him. but he is not horse that others than the I'M
mediate followers Of Aliens stable are likely TO
grow enthusiastic Bassetlaw did some re-
markably fast work in his three-year-od form
which has not been forgotten by the persons VINO
witnessed his trials.
Clifford Yo Tambien and Maid Marian. the West
ern candidates are all doing spenddly in their
training. Western turfmen grow more confident
every day about Gors changes dpf ,ne rom the
saddle by the turf-rulers of the West may cause
EXTENSIVE stable That the decision of the West
ern turf magnates will be upheld by the Eastern
70 Tamben little lame at times last year.
iGseheT wn her tb sex weseTn
Maid Marian If not what would be called high
class in the East. although some enthusiasts from
Chicago believe she has a fair chance.
Rainbow quite lame last fall. His lameness
seemed 10 be caused by his tendons. 1t Is unlikely
turfmen who say that he is not likely to stand the
strain of the vigorous preparation necessary FOR
such a race the Brooklyn Handicap. 49,
Should Sport retain his kind disposition. notwith-
standing the ten-mile gaops with a breeze through
the stretch which he receives in his work. he Is
likely TO prove dangerous factor should he so 10
the post
Leonaweil should he train up to the race, may be
started account Of the persons who have bet
him. .
Sir Walter the little giant OF Jerome Park. is the
IDOL Of the horsemen who are quartered at that
track. Should a stranger wander inside the gates
and not ask about Sir Walter. his life would be
in danger. Superintendent Barretta nearly tainted
one day last week when a dog across the track