New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-19
RACING IN JUNE WEATHER.
FINE SPORT AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY.
MIR. BEIMoNTs FLoRETTA WON THE DAISY
sTAKEs-AN ANOTHER VICTORY FOR PIERRE
IORILLARD'S LIZA-THE
OTHER CONTESTS.

STAKES ANOTHER VICTORY FOR PIERRE
LoRILLARD's LIzA--THE
OTHER CONTESTS.
Tuesday June the eighteenth the first day
OF the Ascot June meeting In England II was the
second day OF the June meeting of the Coney lslahd
Jockey Club at Shcepshead Bay. the Ascot OF
America When the afternoon papers reached the
racecours" and the cable dispatches. when gave
the information that Richard Croker was actively
moving about the Ascot Heath inclosure. and that
he had spent some time in chatting with Lady
Sykes probably Lady Tatton Sykes was meanu and
with Lord Lurgan and Lord Chetwynd tSir George
Chetwyad. who retired from stewardship in the
English Jockey club under cloud some years ago.
was probably the person with whom Mr.. Croker
chattcd) the excitement prodigious Congrat
ulations were exchanged generally. and word was
/ t1stl around that the Tammany chieftain was
making RAPID progress in cleaving the ranks OF the
English Four Hundred and would be hon
ored guest Of the Prime Minister AT the Durdans.
with possibilities OF Marlborough House. Sandrins
ham Balmoral Osborne and Windsor Castle
later The ascent of the former ruler OF New-iork
upon the rounds Of the British social ladder
hailed with qualification and glee the raceirack
The weather perfect. the attendance was
excellent both in extent and quality. and the racing
was full Of fun. A c.oud no bigger than Brooklyn
politicians hand was lowering on the horizon. how
ever. The Kings County Grand Jury has issued
subpoeras TO- some Of the officers Of the Coney Island
men dncludng Robert Pinkerton) 10 go before the
Grand Jury and explain the me hods which
in vogue on the turf. These subpoenas 1t is under
stood were issued because some of Peter De
Iacev's friends had been buZZing. mosquito like
around the Office OF the District-Atorney of Kings
County When the witnesses who have been
moned have a chat with the Grand Jury. the jurors
are likely TO decide that they have no more reason
for interfering with the Coney Island Jockey Club
than they have for interfering with the Union
League Cub OF Brooklyn. with the salvation
Army II is true that Mr. Pinkcrton thought it
advisable to caution some beitors Yesterday that the
exact letter well the genuine spirit OF the laws
must be rigidy obeyed but the keenest Observers
have not been able detect act"A lola ton. OF
the statutes at this meeting
There is every reason believe that the Coney
Island Jockey Club will be enabled to rejoice over
handsome profits al this meeting. The receipts. both
on Saturday and yesterday. were liberal II dei
ingenious original, conspicuous ana dlveTsiled al
vcrtsing OF the attractions Of the meeting had been
undertaken with valiant outlay the receipts would
have been rnultip led and the cost Of the adver;is
ing would have been repaid many times over.
The merry notes Of Landers Band set all hearts
dancing and made every nearer melodious ana
tocular. All breasts. both uncivil and gentle, Were
eweetly soothed by the choruses OF the music
when heavenly harmony descends upon race
track peace and plenty prevail The club
has acted wisely in bringing back the band
Some OF the members Of the Legislature. who
gave their hearty support to the turf legislation or
the recent session. and who labored assiduousiy
for the passage Of the bills which were asked for
by the Jockey Club. and by all the racing assoca-
tions Of the State. say that the Coney Island
Jockey Club is not lavish or open-handcd.
since II gives them complimentary badges and
compels them to buy tickets. II the club should
ever wan: any favors from legislators hereafter,
that frugal policy might perhaps tend blight its
hopes.
Only one first choice out Of the six success
full. 1t was fine afternoon for the professional
be.tors. but 1t was slightly miasmatic for the
visitors 10 the course who attempted 10 lock horns
with the bettors The lone. solitary, successful
favorite Domino. who needed some rousng at
the head OF the homestretch in the first race, but
who had plenty In hand at the end. Domino can
still sprint a trife. II sent to the front AZ the even
fall OF the flag. even If he cannot win Suourbans.
Domino's speed made the heart Of the California
colt. Rey del Carreres. sink within him. and his
cardiac murmur serious tina: Factotum
wrested the place from him by head in the last
few strides.
Rey del Carreres seems TO resemble the Western
freesiiver orator. in that he fas, and fluent at
times bat colapses easily.
Although only favorlte out OF six took first
place consolatorv. exharatng and enlivening in
cidents almost incessant. Nj. Benonts Ht'le
black hly Floretta backed to win the sixth
Daisy Stakes at five furlongs by almost all N"
shrewd the track. She is as quickly away
when the flag falls a Waterloo Cup winner when
he darts after the hare She slips around the turns
with amazing dexterity. cnsing to the rail with
astonishing closcness She IS nlmDie. graceful
little beauty and Mr.. Belmont may well he proud
OF her. She made surprising tlme-one minute ana
gether she is A dlminutve darling Of a hliy.
But fleet as is Floretta, some Eeople mink NAY
Grim (who F!oretta), Instead Of ine IN
mitable and unapproach liable John J. Mc1 aI"t,s'
Thai IS certain It is also certain ha, w6rsc
tock been
races. although some hardened agnostlcs may IouDl
people think that Gladstone is greater statesman
and greater party ie;acI 'h nan ' ASra ae Lincoln
was a greater President Of these United states th""
Greer csye@nh b bo sq gsv pe cpad @ better nsn
McCafferty can. But McCaferty does not 'fn"N
So Laen true 20 4 iha, Mccanerty seemed to get on
slowly bunglingy and elunsy WIFI ,io epblye @,
his mount at the turns ana 70 lose sr'SS e uvai
Of ground at eaen awkmard and SPRAYING
on Apologize. But perhaps these impressions "e''
al The stewards Of the Coney Island JOCKEY Cub
meeting are OF experience and ability. But
perhaps they are not experts In viewing corpses.
'rbey ought 10 have sent post haste ior Coroner
Hoeber after he third race od ana b aSk sse but
what jockey get any speed out OF defHnGiy
and late-iamented sister. out Of the melancholy
lanes Mci.aughiin Of the most skilful JOCK
eS go m" rennaton was not at all doubtful to ride
a certain horse He had turbulent ana tefhpeS ~
water-logged animal under him. he could near me
waves In the unfortunate creatures interior 20
smashing and swrlng about wi1n iouI son of an
p,,rrlin arand splashing the hidden SHORES OF an
n,isihje sea ffer the race he said 10 the owner
~ he horse Don't ever ask me to ride for you
again | don't ride in yacht races ~ =, e,,,
Sister Mary is run in the name OF ", -. N Ha'n;
few weeks ago defeated Rey FL santa anna "a
very fragrant race in the SouthWeS, !" h "'i,,
Rev III santa Anita was at 10 IN the De.lhS.
oniv those two ran-Sister Mary ana key FL 'aita
Anita Turfrl en- have been drawing hiereH'eS WI
since . .Lx.o d.ys Us
Griffin is riding superbly in these tcontro is
rafience GOODNESS, calmness ana sen 80
most of the races which he taxes par 81, AZ
worthy OF all praise He rode FlorcI'a
,nere nd Nanki PoOh-three winners out OF SIN:
rhe stewards Of this meeting ought to "s oon
eiin ,i1 the chief OF the "favorltc Killers among
pe W, ~ tockcvs His riding OF Owct in tho swift