New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-03
TALK ABOUT TURF AFFAIRS.
ENCoURAGEMENTs FOR LOVERS OF HIGH
CLASS SPORT
AMERICANS AT ErsoM-rRoGrrss TIE HORSES

~ the ,rrf ct heart arc carefully studying the sit
uaton and n the future viii submit plans ei-
fectually . control feature OF the sport II
IS encouraging TO the lovers Of hsh-class racing 10
witness the vast Improvement that has taken place
since the Jockey club assumed control. Ihere mas
been Only one really suspicious race up 10 cate.
Both the man who owns ihe horse. who was respon-
sible for starting him when he knew the horse was
unfit for the contest. and his associate. who ac-
cented bets at the odds Of TO on. are well-Knowh
1t is safe TO predict that they VIII JOIN the ou'a"s
or retire from the turf before many days. Inc
Jockey Club Is active and alert. so that wrong
doors who have escaped punishment for orences
in the past Will receive no mercy in the future
should they attenp, to resume their nefarous piac-
tees
4 great deal Of unnecessary comment has been
made about the investigation OF Applegates age
ii might he we'll TO state that stories or iraud I'M
proper entries and crookedncss on the turf VIII be
promptly investigated. Honest men have no'hhs 10
fear from such course, and 1t may electua''!
suppress some OF the scandal monger5 VINO retain
cciumnous stories in the hotel corridors ana when-
ever or whoAver they can secure persons 10 listen
to them
At the Epson races in England the Americans
made a splendid showing. both in the number pres
ent and in their general appearance IL Is generai!
known that Americans are about the pest-dresscd
persons IN the world and env'ed by all o'her
nntionalities As rule. Americans are brilt SYM
me,rcaly on perfect lines and smooth curves Con-
sequently Americans can afford TO nave 'heir
clothes made fit them easily, so as 10 Siio" oii
their forms TO the best advantage. To be sure,
there are some Americans who attempt to disown
their nationality and pass themselves OH as cross
between Whltechapel cockney and a beigraVla
funkey by wearing clothes that don't nj them
and by mutilating the English language. Every
sensible person is aware that the average Brton
&c hult without regard TO any particular plan. and
of course impossible for any tailor 10 cut and
make clothes 10 fiji closely and neatly on such per-
sons; hence, the baggy. loose. hi-nttinS garments
N-iSifn ROY
CITY OF course. the Englishmen point with pride
10 Americans who adopt the London styles IN
coth,k as II gives them an even break with Inc
misguided Americans by preventing close study
on form when the representatives or poth countries
meet at large gatherings.
Sir Visto the winner of the Derby is scion Of
the despisei Melbourne Hero1 line in the thor
oughbred family. AS the Herod line predomnates in
this country. there are many breeders VINO rejoice
over Sir Visto's victory. Moreover, many OF the
most brilliant performers Of recent years are de-
scendants of the Ierod branch OF the Thoroughbred
Whitter's brilliant adds greatly 10 me
worth Of Laureate a sire. Some OF the Ieadlhs
breeders in this neghborhood have announcer
their intention TO breed some OF their choieesl
mares TO Whittier. General Stephen Sanford q
Sons have every reason feel elated over the acqu-
sition OF such a h!gh-class sire as Laureate.
The racing since the season began has developed
nothing startling. Applegate is by lar the oes' OF
the two-year-olds that have raced. Handspring is
likely
with weight of. is far from being a nrst-class per-
formance There Is an old saying among Irish TURF
men that is frequently quoted and may safely be
used in this country. Here is the quotation; "A
stable without jockey is like ship without
compass" Philip J. Dwyer won four races. thanks
70 the skill OF Taral and Doggett Walter Rolin's
good colt Aarum Is muscle-sore. and mas been
turned out until he RECEIVERS.
Rey ell Santa Anita is on the shell! with strained
tendons Lazzarone was greatly distressed a'ter MS
race on Saturday. and walked as II ne was lame IN
both forelegs Later reports say that the colt Is
track foundered which means that his usefulness
as racehorse is greatly impaired. II is generally
conceded that keenan, is by all odds the best OF Inc
Eastern three year-olGs. Halma is the western
champion OF the race between The
two would probably attract large crowd. IL Is
reported that attempt Will be made to have
special race for the champions during the Sleeps
head Bay meeting.
Damsel is tempting prize to some OF the
millionaire turtncn. but Major Mcclure Will not
dispose OF her any price.
1t Is probable that Marcus Days and J. W.
Rogers's stables will take part in the Sheepshead
Bay meeting
William X vanderbiits presence in the city may
mean a great deal 10 the future OF the Coney
Island Jockey Club II is extremely probable that
the Club will be controlled and managed by inc
syndicate OF subscription members who arc 10
The meeting held at Morris Park by the National
steeplechase Association had marked enc, . on
meeting to be held IN the Fan viii more than repay
the financial losses incurred IN the spring ne
the spring meeting had much 10 10 with the light
attendance. It VII be different in the fail when
every arrangement can be made with certainty
OF carrying out the programme ...,,s
Is n ysa m Se p %y poor for ali
grades Of horses. WE nsc,ings at PT9yaenee
tracks. everybody who owns a raoehorse Will have
fair chance TO win races ICES ,odnos # ,,o lead.
Ing studs in nc past viii be h ,s IN TINS s city
ton in this !, q. for So long time mas pre-
vented breed I'm making definite arrangements
FAR oni~ j. e rassln OF the Rancho del Paso.
Cal. has selected dGtos, June il ana ~ whcl ne
Will dispose OF ~ head. the entire product OF MS
William ,Eastop. the auctoneeT, who viii IL sell II
the bushes az he has also booked General JACK
sens S Me Me y1arF Pr Ms ec sons Far Far
view warnings. Mcssrs. s. Sanford & sons Hurri-
s fSna esnrs Of MesT say 81 Rc6ard;cn Mott
Simpson James F. Ktison Thomas j. ca y, az, ana
Those who contemplate seliinS, AID have not yet
his Office, 40. l.l29 broadway, neHt door to ne 81.
James Hotel. in order to secure desirable dates
ag qf prem s ahG T E hsx not expects
few days announce several additions TO the i'm
Thc outlook for this weeks racing IL excellent
as may O., the hoases tha h4ye Dcen nn
highly tried horses arc likely TO make their first
appearance. and will add to the attractyeness Of
RUNNING RACES AT PIMLICO AGAIN
Baltimore June 2.-BeginnIng tomorrow at PIN
leo. there VIII be a week OF the best running and
Jumping races that has been seen hercabouts since
the days OF the old Maryland Jockey Club. The
Pimllco Driving Club has licenses from the Jockey
Club and the National steepechase Association
and an attractive six days programme has been
arranged. There will be five each day. in
Guiding steeplechasc and about 5000 Will be paid
ou daily in purses
The stewards OF the meetings. Frank ~ Hall.
c. L. Bowie G. II. Hutton. William VI. Manly and
Alexander Brown were formerly associated with
the Maryland Jockey Club when Pmlico at
i:s height OF prosperity and one OF the celebrated
tracks of the The almost continuous
WI. EASTON, Auctioneer.