The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-19

sentatives of the best blood In the land.
One of the first of these races to be run
will be the California Derby, which will
take place April 3. It's total value will
reach So, 900, and 1t will call out glori-
Gus field. Ten or more will certainly start
Among these will bc Estaca, Hohenzollern,
The Roman, Candelaria, Indio, Lincoln,
Good Times, Fleur dc Lis and Greyhurst.
The Spreckels Cup, another rich Cali
fornia prize event, will be run April "a
1t is expected to be fully as interesting as
the California Derby, as the entries indi-
cate u fine field.
Racing in the middle west received q
serious setback when the special court de-
clared the Missouri racing law unconstitu-
tional. This will necessarily have an in
furious effect upon the gate receipts, and
will i'm ell likelihood have an unfavorable
influence upon public opinion throughout
the entire Mississippi valley. In spite Of
these adverse conditions, however, a good
showing has been made for the coming
season, and IL energy and enterprise count
for anything the turfnen Of that section
will manage to hold the usual number Of
prosperous meetings
In New York the racing outlook 10
brighter than il has been for many years.
The recent victory of the Jockey club In
the court of appeals placed racing on a
firm and unassailable basis and marked the
final downfall of the poolroom ring, whose
vengeful efforts have for years been leveled
at legitimate sport. For this cause there
Is unusual activity in racing circles, and
everything is being done to make the ap-
preaching season a monumental one, fully
characteristic of clean sport and fair con-
tests.
OF tho big races in prospect in New York
the Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps at
tract the greatest interest. Already specu-
lation is rife as to probable results. An
odd circumstance connected with these
events Is that Requital, the great horse
that won the uturity and the Realization
stakes in successive seasons, is n favorite
for both the Brooklyn and the Suburban.
The future books quote him at to for
the Brooklyn, in which he will carry 1873
pounds, and 10 to for the Suburban. IN
which nc will be weighted to 129 pounds
This is high tribute TO his speed quail
ties, fop his competitors are all famous on
the tracks. Such good ones as DIR. Rice,
Handspring, Hastings, Ben Brush, Hal
ma, Sir Walter and Counter Tenor are not
to be passed at anything less than whirl-
one of these events he will have well full
filed the prophecy Of his work in past
years.
American horses abroad are reported to
b. in good condition and likely TO make
fine marks for themselves in somo of the
big speed contests. Lorillard's Diakka,
Draco and Sandia are In particularly good
form and will have plenty of hackers in
the Lincolnshire and other events The
entire stable is in "A flourishing condition,
and owner, trainers, riders and all are full
of hope and confidence.
Richard Croker's string also shows up
well. The famous sir Excess is said TO
have recovered from his ailments He has
a fine opportunity to get to the front, for
he has been let In light In several i'm
por;ant handcaps. Americas also should
do well Though not adapted to long
pulls, he will probably set n hot and win
hing pace In some of the short events.