New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-15
MORRIS PARK OPENS TO-DA Y.
CARD OF SIX RACES. WITH ENTRIES OF
QUALITY AND CLASS.
BEST EVER HELD NEAR NETWORK. AND is
UNDER SUPERB MANAGEMENT-CoM
MENTs ON THE SITUATION AND
THE EFFORTS OF GAM
Br.ERS TO DOWN
HONEST SPORT.

BLERS TO DOWN
HONEST SPORT
Racing begins to-day at Morris Park under the
auspices OF the Westchester Pacing Association.
The meeting promises to be one Of the best ever
held in this vicinity. The at the head OF the
Westminster Racing Association are widely known
as progressive, abiding citizens. and they are
prominent in the financial, social and commercial
affairs Of tho country. The public has no occasion
to fear for racing in such hands.
The racing men have been in suspense for several
days awaiting the result of the efforts of leading
turfmen and advocates OF heathful outdoor sports
to secure decision in regard TO the status Of racing
1t gratifying TO the public TO find that their EFFORTS
have geen crowned with success. Colonel s. b. Law
renee deserves the thanks of everybody who is in
any manner associated with racing for his manly
be airing and fearless stand when a test required
The decision OF Judge Ingraham. related in another
column has given a lease of life to the sport
MUST BE ON THE ALERT.
The victory is practically complete but the turf
leaders should not rest with the advantages gained
The vicious resentment exhibited by the enemy Is
positive evidence that the agents OF the gamblers
who desire to overthrow the breeding interests IN
this country by striking at racing, will leave no
stone unturned harass the men who are IN chaise
of the meeting at Morris. Park
The Police Commissioners were astounded at 'he
malicious assertions made in their presence yester-
day afternoon. Commissioner Parkers statement
az gtven IN another column should encourage every
racing man. .
There is one thing about the situation that IL
perpleying The who aim TO destroy rac'ns
from personal motives were the high-pres'S OF
gambling In the ante-Parkhurst days They es-
caped unscathed by the Lexow investigations. and
still believe that they possess pull There is no
doubt that they have more or less pun on me
five poolrooms and 400 policy shops were In run
blast in this city Of course the f,usn NM ueS
aged 1t may try their hand at Morris PARK to-day.
COLLUsIvE LAW BREAKING.
1t behooves the racing officials to be prepared for
collusive violations OF the racing laws as well as
the rules OF the Westchester Racing Association
The card offered to-day is magnificent list OF
well-flled. Interesting races. From the opening
dash Of six furlongs the closing selling race at
mile the programme brstles with the names OF
horses OF quality and class. The Nursery Handi-
cap is well worth journey OF many miles, as some
OF the best two-year-old in training are engaged.
Ben Brush. with l27 pounds on his back, is pitted
against a field OF moderate youngsters Crescendo
heavy impost for the Californian Hazlet well in
with III pounds. The race promises 10 be good
contest.
Henry of Navarro carries the top weight in the
Manhattan Handicap How he Will carry ~ pounds
to victory the w.seacres are trying to hgure out
and they show more interest tnan Is usually dls-
played about an all-aged handicap. OXFORD with
@ causes his Da & na TO tx bet he a
him. Sir Walter WI hardly know what 10 make
OF such a light burden l07 pounds, while Galilee
gets in with los pounds steadier in the race.
The remaining contests should puzzle the specta-
The roads TO the track are in excellent condition.
The best route for vehicles printed In yester-
days Tribune. Society Is likely to be largely repre-
scented.
The racing Will be under the supervision Of Az
ca ssatt The slightest suspicious action by either
owner trainer or jockey is likely to cause the Inn
good condition and promises 20 be fast and dry
when the are called. Here are the entries: