The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-28
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.


Another turf rascal will find himself
outside of the gates Of the legitimate
race tracks as soon as the Jockey Club
says the word. The Stewards were
yesterday furnished by Mr.. Hennessey,
the Steward whose active work called
forth so much praise at Brighton Beach
and Parkway. with a confession from
Jockey Brown. who pulled The Joker at
Parkway last Thursday. Brown adj
mits that he pulled the horse, on a
promise OF $500 from a well-known
bookmaker. He did not get the money,
hence the confession. It must be said
that the Jockey Clubs work in
Kidding the turf of its rascals merits
considerable praise. While the gentle
men comprising the Jockey Club, were
subjected 10 considerable ridicule early
In their career because OF some absurd
nd the soeS stn 9 ape IN saem
is now making its appearance IN way
that must command respect. When the
racing season comes to an end In this
State the Jockey Club Is expected TO
spring a sensation that may prove as
disastrous as a bomb in Its effects. 1t
Is said on very good authority that ever
trusty detectives, presumably ,Pinkerton
the confidence OF owners. Jockeys,
,ss s Wsv 0thers and m nSys
information concerning the doings Of
the aforesaid persons. This may sound
like page from dime novel, yet there
is considerable foundation for the story.
1t Is also asserted that no expense has
been spared in gaining this information.
and that several members of the Jockey
Club have gone down deep in their
pockets to defrav the expenses. Natu-
rally. when approached on the subject,
the members OF the Jockey Club refuse
to discuss the matter. Bob Pinkerton
in any such Undertaking. All one can
do. therefore. is to wait patiently for the
final grand bouquet of rockets and
watch the stars fall
Tom Skidmore quit in a most extraor-
day. He is usually very strong fin
isher, but when Chattanooga went at
fim he stopped as though he had been
lit with club.
Riley Grammar was $4,000 loser up to
the Chattanooga RAGE. His luck stood
him IN good stead. however, and when
the apparently sure thing, Tom Skid.
hoped over on the right side of the
ledger.
Domino won so easily yesterday that
great sprinting abilities were inclined to
doubt whether the. son of Bramble could
beat Keenes colt in a five-furlong dash,
weight for age. A match between the
pair is, OF course, out of the question,
as CLIFFORD is to be sold on Saturday.
Eugene Leigh and Richard Croker had
long and earnest conversation yester-
day, and 1t Is not unlikely that some of
the Leigh string win I'm in future wear s the
BILE.
The prospects OF a match between
Butterflies and Brandywine seem ex-
the owners of these crack two-year-olds
manifest any disposition to come to-
gether.
on Derfargilla, but he dropped it all on
Thurston in the last race.
The Sage has improved wonderfully
since last Spring. At the Brooklyn meet
ing the colt showed he had speed. but
was unable to carr, 1t a distance.
1t, is said that the Stewards of the
Jockey Club. will investigate the recent
Parkway meeting. 1t is certain that
s sor an nVfsSt a Will bear FRUIT
meeting needed the searchlight this one
did. 1t is probable that some extraor-
binary exposures will be made.
Irish Reel, who ran second in the
Autumn Maiden Stakes yesterday.
pulled UP SO lame in her last race at
Saratoga that many doubted II she
| would ever be ale to get to the post
again.
| At Woodland Cal, yesterday Alsdell
won the year.ing dash in 226. breaking
the trotting re cord for yearings in a race.
| A.sde.l Is a brown colt ana Is owned by
the Palo Alto Stock Farm.