New-York tribune., 1896-03-29

lessly thrown together different angles Another
indication that nay prove guide to unsophsuca'ed
visitors TO Kentucky h seen in the hocks OF the
much-maligned crows. The writer possesses pro-
found regard for the crows not much upon their
own account as from the simple fact that ne never
saw any considerable number Of them gathered upon
farm where the stock Is compelled to paw UP
the snow to reach the blue grass that Hes several
inches under the neecy mantle. Feed Is piehtilui
at the Nursery, and consequently the crows which
know a good thing when they geo II. hock upon its
broad acres by hundreds. The glossy black feiiows
ard croak as they search for the stray grains
OF corn scattered by the stock In the fields
sPICK AND SPAN ESTABLISHMENT.
Upon reaching the main gate Of the Nursery. the
visitor was met by Mr.. Kane. the manager with
hearty greeting Everything at tho Nursery Farm ~
conducted with much attention TO detail as the
affairs o. August Belmont in his Nassau-s banking
house are conducted Mr.. Kane weighed load or
oats before starting upon tour OF inspection OF the
fsrm He and H. Eugene Leigh engaged In an IN
teresting conversation about obtaining the best re-
suits In purchasing oats and in feeding them TO the
stock. Both men agreed that strict attention 10
feeding the stock prevented wo,ul waste by care
less farmhands When Mr. Kane had given dircc-
tons about the oats ne SAID Now. Tribune. what
do YOU wan. to begin WITH or course. the an-
swer was Rayon dOr. A start made FOR the
stallion stables.
Rayon dor who was giant on the turf and
mighty sire under adverse conditions has passed
the hood,lde OF his vgor and grandeur as nm inc!-
vidual. He is n beautiful horse to-day. ana "ouih
easily outshlne in the show ring many much-iauhe1
s.aII,ons which have received unlimited praise for
excellence because their owners are expert press
agents. Rayon d'Or IS waning, and IS losing heSh.
but his magnificent conformation remains. a"f win
the extra attention regard his iced that IS
being paid TO him this glorious specimen oi the
Herod family o, thoroughbreds IS l'kely 10 prove
,,sof,il FOR several wears TO come.
Rayon dor Is a rich chestnut. ard stands fully
sixteen hands tnree inches In height II there are
any defects In his makeup they obltoratei ty
his performances on the turf. and the admirable In
d.vlduall,y OF his sons ana daughter
THE HANDSOME MAGNETTZER.
Mscuetzer. who is a beautiful evenly balanced.
superbly bcned horse. with plenty OF substance and
quality In every line OF his conformation. recalled
the days Of Luxe the jockey imported by the late
August Belmont. Magnetizer stands about hfteen
hands three inches In height. ana. win thc shse
exception OF HIS H!gness. is the best-'oohlhR Soh
OF the Ill-Used Magnetizer's sons ana daughters
are much Ike their sire IN many features IL ~
not ,afe 10 predict but such handsome youngsters
as the product OF Magnetzer should certainly make
their mark on tho turn
Next IN order IS the dminutivo equine Hercules.
Badge the greatest campaisner Of all the sons or
daughters OF the IllUscl Badge Is node! tha' inc
scntors OF equestrian subjects should See ana study
uben they desire TO make a perfect prcsentment OF
horse To be sure Badge Is not large horse. but
then he Is all quality which Is far better than guam
t!ty Of an inferior order.
Fddesticks Is the last on the lst and the veteran
recalled his victory In tho Withers and his subse-
ouent defeat In the Belmont by A.gerne In the
good old days when the American Jockey |iuo "e'u
sway at Jerome Park
It would be invid!ous to comment upon any Sc
lected matron at the Nursery When old turfmen re-
call the glorious turf battles o: the past and the
many times that the maroon ana scarlet sasn OF the
late August Belmont flashed first past the winning
post II Is rot ct all likey that they will give all
the praise to any favored few Of the matons nt the
Nursery Nearly all OF them have carried the
money and hopes OF old race-goers who continue 10
bet upon their sons and daughters whenever they
are sent 10 the post Bred by belmont Is the tais
man that adds confidence to the average DettorS
Judgment when whispered reports Of fast trin
reach his ears. With more than seventy mares to
critc,se and Inspect, Il would certainly require
week OF close attention and several pages OF The
Tribune 10 do them justice.
YEARLINGs TO BE SOLD.
Now for the ycarngs. August Belmont has de-
cided to hold sa.e and to place large number OF
the youngsters at the Nursery In the Gale ring some
time in May. II the list OF youngsters selected by
Mr. Belmont be sold is not changed. II Is indeei
fortunate for purchasers that he made tho selections
in his office instead OF the farm with the year
l!ngs before him. The lots be sold not cast
offs by any means many OF them excel a major
ity Of the ones retained to carry the Bemton colors
The "tipiopper OF the Nursery yearlngs is chest
nut nly by Rayon d'Or, dam Lady Margaret Ihis
fly might safely be called marvel. as sha so far
outclasses In appearance all the other yearlings on
the farm in size and appearance that she could
easily be palmed OF upon a visitor aa two,yeaI-
two inches in height is faultless In her conforna-
,on ana weighs go pounds i Is prooa6iss that
j. sna % @ sGy iAs and to
kindergarten lessons in the art Of winning vaiu-
th.ng this superb daughter Of Rsyon dor and Lady
Mari. aret should have look In for tho English
MIR Belmont is likely to suffer some pangs OF re-
sret when the sa,ng chestnut ne son & 81 nw
IS the property OF samuel Lucas. VINO
vas. the ac hs dsah of August
e now the OF Marcus nays ,Is s
bred shares and hence the colt will be sold TO the
< bay colt out of FIdes shares the honor. Of
superiority with the OF Lady BlessIngton The
taes colt is the choice Of many horHsmen sen cn put Sx as
"A man would do a lot OF guessing II he had his
choice OF the colts.
SOME PROMISING YOUNGSTERS.
susquehanna IA represented by a chestnut colt by
Blaise that 10 fully as promising ns Potomac was
as q yearlng lie has the much desired lenEth. ana
withal he is of the compact order he Possesses
excellent bone. and his splendid ankles together
with his strong elastic pastens. would certainly de-
light the seyerest critic OF 81. Blahe.
Princess has honored Magnetizer by n chestnut
rot that Is extremely promising. marc by ~ |
Simon. called Bridget, Is responsible for chestnut
,ot by Magnstizer whose lines resemble Basset-
laws.
The colts and hllles by Badge Indicate that the
little campaigncr Will excel himself in the size OF
his progeny He gives his sons and daughters hlgn |
'orrn and symmetrical proportions. To sum up the |
average OF the Nursery yearngs. they rank at the |
head o. the vast army OF yearlinSs In Kentucky /
Fddlesticks Is to have a better chance this year,
and consequently the memories Of the famous sire |
.exington may be revived Lexington was really |
he Napoleon OF American sres and a revival OF
ais fame Is IN order
To close II may be said without fear Of contradc-
Ion that the horses bred at the Nursery Farm have