New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-14
TALK ON TURF AFFAIRS.
MUCH INTEREST IN THE CROKER-DwYER
EXPERIMENT.
IMPROVEMENT IN AMERICAN HORsEs-FACILITIEs
FOR SENDING THEM ABROAD


The departure Of the Dwyer-Croker horses for
England discussed at length at all the leading
uptown hotels and cafes yesterday With the single
exception Of Harry Reed. the horsemen, n rule.
rated the three-year ods and upward as an average
lot and do not expect them to lower the colors of
such horses Isinglass and the "tip-toppers
the other side Of the water. Two-year-olds
always uncertain animals until they have faced the
flag and raced in company that causes them TO ex-
tend themselves. Hence the racing men In the city
expect that the stable Will win some races. but do
not look forward TO such sweeping victories as were
won by Faro.e. Iroquos and Foxhall. The stable
will lose the entire season should Hardy Campbell
be unable to train them into condition when they
arrive IN England. Should the stable be sold at
auction, as one American stable was sold. the Eng
fish turfmen viii have chance to pick up some
useful horses. a II frequently requires year to
acclimate American horses.
The large number OF grade percherons that
being shipped abroad at profit shows plainly that
American horses OF all grades fulfil every require
ment OF European buyers Thoroughbred crosses
have done much 10 build up the American horse
Troopers, or horses for cavalry purposes *
trenely plentiful. thanks to the thoroughbred and
Should European war break out many OF the
cavalry and artillery horses of their armies are
likely to he purchased in the United States. The
facilities for quick transportation are such that
single steamship line can easily transport lov(
horses from this city to ports in England ami
France in fifteen days. There are accommodations
on the Mississippi. the steamer on which the Dwyer-
Croker horses are now in transit for 100 horses
An lrate breeder Is up Ia arms at wha; ne calls
the henous practice OF the newspapers OF obtaining
the opinions Of legislators on pending laws. lie
said TO some friends THE reporters might Just as
vel obtain the opinions OF the Grand Jury on cases
to be tried by them"
Daniel Bradley. the Senator from Brooklyn. Is
quoted as saying that he never played game OF
cards in his life. and that account opposed
to racing. Probably II the Brooklyn Senator had
never eaten pie he would object emphaticaly to
anybody who delighted in canvas-back ducks and
terrapin.
Charles Reed. the philosopher OF Fairview. dis
penses kind words OF encouragement visiting
turfmen and breeders. Mr. Reed believes that racing
is all right and VIII be as prosperous
Edward Garrison Is occasional visitor to the
city. He may not make the proposed trip 10 Eng
land which he talked about glibly fen weeks
John II. Bradford. the treasurer OF the Coney ISL
and Jockey Club goes 10 Boston to-day. He IL
greatly pleased at the liberal in which the
horse-owners and breeders entered IN the stakes
that closed the second day OF the present month.
G. y Thompson. known on the turf az Butch"
Is In Florida Ills friends Will rejoice hear that
his health f. slowly improving. II IL said that
Thompson waited over day IN Jersey city because
he would not ride on the same train with a New
Jersey bo0kmaker and gambler whom he disl!kes.