The evening world., 1894-07-27
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

The racing at Brighton yesterday was
anything but interesting, the finishes all
being tame and totally devoid OF any
thing bordering upon excitement The
sultry weather, too. added to the dis
comfort Of the crowd, and, even though
the attendance was as large as usual,
at no time during the afternoon was
there the usual hustle and hurry in the
ring. Favorites captured five of the
events, South Side, from the Oneck Stable.
being the only public choice that failed
to repay the confidence placed in him.
This colt, by the way, will not do. His
disposition is not of the best, and his
actions at the post are atrocious. DIR.
Knapp backed the colt heavily. He
broke, with his field, but never could get
anywhere near the front. let-up may
do him good. but II looks as though he
Is case of uncertain horse"
John McCafferty purchased Ben Lo-
mond from w. Jennings after he had
won The fifth race yesterday. The price
Pontlear is about the best two-year-
old at the Beach. She seems to be re-
Liable little Ally, and with light weight
can make most anybody's youngster
race.
Reiff is the popular idol among the
Beachers now. He rode three winners
again yesterday, and was loudly cheered
after each victory.
A handsome split-second watch was
presented to John Duke yesterday by e.
Wishard. Mr.. Duke Is very proud of
his new timer" and exhibited 1t to his
friends.
italian Frank" member Of the
light-fngered fraternity, was caught by
Detective McShane at Brighton yester-
Day, When searched. two watches. a
were found on his person.
The rule which the Saratoga Associa-
ton has adopted in regard to races
way towards bringing owners to their
senses. As the majority Of purses amount
to $780, the 10 per cent. forfeit will cause
order their entries Withdrawn. The AS
Jockey Club rule which provides that
for make the rosS n
days. when the Saratoga Association was
independent, there was a rule in effect
which provided that four horses must
rule provides races that are not only dis
satisfying to the public. but to book
makers and owners as well.
Henry of Navarro has not yet re-
| covered from the injuries he received
when he and Joe Ripley came together a
| few days ago He was still sore yes.
terday, and Byron Mcclellan wisely con
cluded not to send him to the post.
There will be seven races tomorrow
The extra race will be a flve-furlong
dash, and the management expects &c
get all the flyers together.
Don Alonzo will scarcely earn his feed
at the Saratoga track. The turns are
almost angular, and the big fellow has
to run at least 100 feet further than any
horse in the race.
NJ. F. Dwyer had a '.crimp' put IL
United States Hotel Stakes.
Domingo has improved whole 10
since he has been racing in the West
All the Westerners had good bets OF
him for the place.
Riley Grammar is running in grea
luck. He took all the Dobbins money
he could get. and did not take in ten
on the others. In the fourth race III
plugged Leonardo and Saragossa. ant
Liseig won for him. Then he held on
May Day filly, laid high prices agains
the others. and finished wi tn clear
sheet Riley does not make book in thu
strict sense Of the term. He CANDLES
and will bet down to his boots II h,
thinks he Is right.