New-York tribune., 1896-10-21
RACING AT MORRIS PARK.
DOGGETT CARELESS AT THE POST.
sOUFFLE GAVE AWAY PLENTY OF WEIGHT IN
THE HUNTER HANDICAP.

sOUFFLE GAVE AWAY PLENTY OF WEIGHT IN
THE HUNTER HANDICAP
Seven races were at Morris Park yesterday in
the presence OF fair gathering OF attentive witnesses
In the frs; contest the strong favore Septour was
left at the post. but Septours jockey, Dogget. was
inexcusaby careless the colt would have moved on
with the others The stewards questioned Dogsett.
who said the mshap was due to Tinge's crossing In
front Of Septour just the starting signal was given
Doegc;t seriously In fault however. He made
no effort to get Sepour IN motion after Peitengil
tried send the horses away. Doggett has so vio-
lent a temper he is so careless. and he falls so far
short OF doing his full duty many occasions that
1t would be a benefit to the turf II he sent TO
Join Martin 1t may be remarked with deberation
and emphasis. after careful study OF Doggetts riding
this year. that the stewards of the Jockey Club would
act wisely and in the best interests OF hgh-class
racing II they would keep Dogget out OF the saddle
for time He needs long vacation In order to
cool of and to get more sense. His temper is too
turbulent TO be tolerated. and his handling OF his
mounts in number OF contests this year mas not
been of sort to gain praise for himself or to en-
list the enthusiastic support of intelligent Americans
for racing organizations. Mr. Petiengi. the new
starter was unfortunate. not only in the first race
but also in the Casteton Stakes. In which Arthur
Whites fly Poetess got away so poorly that she was
practically left at the post Doggeit was on Poetess
Sloane Is far superior In sheer merit as Jockey
to Dogget as gold Is to silver in value 1t is case
winners out Of seven, Patrol Successful and Glen
moyne. His other mounts were on Robert Bonner.
Argentina and Sapeo. a.! three OF whom cra"ieu
feebly but their lack OF speed was not due TO any
lack Of skill or alertness energy on the part OK
Sloane. , ,,..
Soufiie won a creditabe victory In the Hunter
Handicap for threeyear-old niles az mlle an" "a
furlong. carrying l2O pounds and concedini' ~, ~
pounds TO Cassette. 20 to Argentina ana a W
Louise n. and Swipcs ii. . - ..,
There has been so much trouble about starting
that a veteran turfman from the Soutn suggests
that the old Southern practice OF sending the horses
away at the tap of drum be adopted IN the
North and that the man who beats the bass drum
IN L.ander's band be employed as starter. p.
A. j. Cassatt spectator at MOTIFS l'ark II
is rmorcd that the tri-color OF the Cassatt stapo
will be seen the turf next year
James X. Keene talks seriously OF taxing ionR
ton in Europe. , ,.
Adolph Nelson was warmly congratulated ABOUT
his handsome winnings Louise y. on saturday:
Although Mr.. Nelson did not send telcErams 10 an
his acquaintances Saturday. he made up ior thc
omission yesterday by advising them TO pet on
Louise ~ to get "a chalk mark.
Ben Eder ran we'll In the last race easily nsPos-
Ing OF Sapelo's chances and beating DeersiaycI III
n drive by a decisive margin. II Is reported mat
Sims was i'll when he rode Ben Eder last lhursnay
Altogether. the sport Of the afternoon. WIN thc
seven contests exhibited more features or genuine
attractiycncss and interest than have appeared on
any other race day for several weeks