New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-27
TALK ABOUT TURF AFFAIRS
SARATOGA. PAST. PRESENT AND FUTURE
SUGGESTIONS TO RE ESTABLISH RACES FOR
AMATEUR JoCKEYs-soME POINTS
ABOUT BREEDING.

AMATEUR JoCKEYs-sOME POINTS
ABOUT BREEDING.
ripple of excitement. caused by the Gideon
Dwyer trial, disturbed the calm that has prevailed
turf circles since the active racing season closed
The result Of the trial startled many turfnen "heh
they heard that a verdict Of $4,000 had been given
as a balm to soothe Mr. Gideon's wounded feelings.
The verdict has provoked endless discussions and
the fact that some Of the jurymen talked about
the verdict intensified the many arguments about
the result OF the now famous case.
There is a general desire among turfmen that in
the future all OF similar character should
be acted upon by the stewards OF the Jockey Cub
and every possible effort be made to keep turf dis
pues out OF the courts Some turfmen
joced because they believe that the verdict firmly
establishes the rights of turfmen before the public.
Philip J. Dwysr accepted the verdict philosophy
cally. but is determined to fight against the verdict
to the bitter end.
The Saratoga Associa ton has formally declared
that there will be no racing at Saratoga this year.
Nobody surprised at the declarG tlon, but many
horsemen will be greatly surprised should the Sara
toga Association live UP to It's declarations. The
Brighton and Aqueduct managers greatly
pleased at the prospect OF the closing OF the Sara
toga racerack. Perhaps the charter of the Sara
toga racetrack says something about what shall
be done In regard to racing which may compel the
association to give at least half a dozen races.
Some of the square heads that arc taking a
ing Association intimate that racing will be con-
Quoted under the agricultural fair clause of the
PercyGray law. but that is not likely to happen, as
II would be dangerous precedent TO establish, es-
pecialy when Of the men prominent In Its
management cnafe under the rigid discipline Of the
Jockey Club.
Everybody who visits Saratoga in the summer
falls in with the climate and hcalth-givng sur
roundngs at that famous wateringpl The
hotels uneycel.ed az any summer resort on THIS
continent: the waters from It's springs are world
renowned ami the fame OF the cuisine OF the Sara
toga Club is known to cpIcures throughout the
length and breadth of the land The summer visit
ors as q rule love the excitement OF wel!-contested
races and for years the leading turfmen. as well ms
leaders In the social world. gathered at Saratoga
to recover their health and enjoy wholesome sport
under circumstances that were thoroughly agree
able. No questions were asked In the past about
racing dates 1t made difference whether there
was racing at Monmouth Park or anywhere else;
the racing at Saratoga was continued. and many OF
the most hotly contested and memorable races IN
the record Of American turf performances were run
Saratoga In the old days there was no effort made
squeeze every penny possible ont OF the racegoers
and visitors TO Saratoga The Old methods may have
savored OF fogyism. because many persons. both
male and female. were unable to gain admission 10
the track but the Saratoga Racing Association re-
tainei its position one OF the most popular rae
ing associations in the country
II could stand the sudden wrench rom Ola
fogysm to the methods employed by the new
corners on the turf whose sole aim was 10 estab-
l.sh racing ut sa-ntoga on what was known In
New-Jersey as business principles. II Is gen
orally believed that there Will be change IN the
MANAGEMENT OF tho Saratoga track In the near
future. as II is conceded that the days OF pro-
prletary tracks in this neghborhood are numbered
Some o. the leading amateur jockeys In the East
are DESTROYS OF re-es;ab!shng races for amateur
Jockeys with a high scale OF weights 40 as 10 give
the public a chance TO see such well-kaown men
as Foxhall Keene. Arthur White. II. X N.ngut.
Arthur Hunter ". :. Hobart and many other
amateurs who love the sport o. racing. ]. T.. Nc
Donald Is an advocate OF this class Of sport as II
g n success n England and he believes that races
in which wcll-known oca. amateur riders were en-
gagged would attract large crowds Of spectator.
Moreover. Mr.. Mcdonald is ready 10 enter any
horse IN his stable In races TO be ridden by
amateurs. ard to start them In such races. All
that II requires is a few more spirited. liberal own
crs like J. T. Mcdonald to make that CLASS OF rae
Ing a success
Arthur White endeavore1 70 make beginning
last year but the tra's and fluctuations that beset
racing at the opening of the season caused nm
TO des!s, from his efforts. Mr White owns stable
o, horses and ~ familiar with the subject Of
amateur racing lie believes that there are at
least thirty young men who would ride In such
races Z an opportunity was presented FOR them 10
do 20 Moreover Mr.. White believes that II would
cause many wealthy young mon to purchase horse'
and race a moderate scale.
Active work has begun at the racetracks Horses
are being trotied ard cantcred at all the tracks In
this neighborhood. There IL no lack OF material
for future hlgh-c!ass horses almost every stable
OF prominence contains horses which possess. ac-
cord.ng to their trainers. speed, stamina and en-
durance OF courso. there Is a Salvador In each
stable
By-the-way. in talking about speed In horses,
hpi IL
ord FOR speed distance Of ground Salvador
ran a mile and a quarter at Sheepshead Bay In 2Oi.
in which every quarter OF mile was run at the
uniform rate OF twenty-five seconds 10 the quarter
A. Jackson Joyner and J. James Ilyland are In
peculiar predicament about bet made last sum
mer al Saratoga. Mr. Joyner bet Mr.. IIyland 500
that a certain colt trained by him in August Bel
monts stable woI!d yanquish Eakins the lroquois-
carotta colt. owned by David Gideon. the FIRST
time they met IN race The bet caused much
caafiing at the time az John Higgins contended
that such bets were never paid when made 80 far
ahead Of race The result that both Hyand
and Joyner put their money up. and Higgins holds
the stakes. Later In the season Mr.. Hyland was
fmp0yta by Angus, a 9d r S.nn USs
sequently they. are training horses that they have
the STAKES 50 thai 1t is likely that the bet viii be
declared on
San Francisco to his friends In this city. The
Brighton Beach turiman trainer. philosopher and
i the s TERN sol snap OF SAN Francisco
not gold. The accident TO the Jockey Griffin was
serious blow 10 Mccormick az he lost MS valuable
services at critical time.
English breeders have called halt in the methods
that have caused the English thoroughbred to de-
crease percepubly In quality and appearance In re-
perts that an infusion OF Australian blood viii do
much toward reseneraiing the thoroughbred ana re,
gaining the hgn standard OF The dnoronghorens OF
much 5rerd%s The sxprss-is1 Of Ens:isS
deterioration OF the thoroughbred is caused by races