Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22

crushing one. He was meeting Iair
class Of colts, TO all of which ne wa
making big concessions, yet at no tiihe
in the race was he asked 10 DO MS pes''
Even in the home stretch, when ArcH-
duke bumped him and all but KNOCKED
him out OF his stride his rider was con
tent to let him run on his courage, ana
right royalty did he prove himself worthy
of this confidence.
His class was in evidence at every stage
Of the tourney. AT the fail OF the flag
Sloane sent Archduke out to set pace
that would make the weight tell on liam
burg. He went by the turning flag AT fuli
speed. but at the end OF the FIRST furlohs
ne found he had moderated the speed oil
tho son of Hanover. Every stride les
sened the gap between them, and the turn
into the home stretch found them on even
terms The effect had wearied Arch
duke. while Hamburg was as fresh as II
the journey had but just begun.
His previous races. while good ones
had held forth promises OF greater thlh6S
to come. These predictions were more
than realized. He is now unquestionaDiy
the best colt OF the year. and many good
Judges Of horse flesh believe him 10 De
the peer Of any 2-year-old that TINS
country has ever seen.
We have had fremont, who went
through a season without defeat, finish
ing first in ali Uhrteen) races in "hlch
he started. But what lessened his CLAIMS
TO greatness was the fact that that sea
sons 2-year-olds were a poor lot. lie
do not start as a 3-year-old, so. whether
he really was a great race-horse VII.
always be a matter of doubt.
Domino also had ar unbeaten record
r.rff h
bins. in the match arranged as sequei
to the Futurity being the nearest ne
| came to defeat. AS a 3-year-old the pre-
| d.ctlons made that he would prove dis
! appointment and show a lack Of staying
| qualities were verified. Good colt as ne
was he must be put down as a spTlntef.
| In one of his 2-year-old races he carried
! 1870 pounds still Dobbins won the same
year with a similar lmpost. but not IL
| such fast time.
| All these things have been considered
IN calculating Hamburg's merit. He has
raced in front, showing great bursts OF
speed. and won. He has come from be-
! hind and earned his laurel0. lie has stood
| a drive like a veteran, and his gamcness
! Is beyond question. His makeup indicates
| that he is a slayer. TO use the words o.
/ one OF the best trainers in the country.
he looks and runs ike colt In clasa
! by himself
In appearance Hamburg locks TO be
something above the ordinary. lie has the
powerful frame OF his sire yet could
hardly be called a big colt. he is brown,
with white marks, and, like his dam,
Lady Reel. is at home in mud or on a
| dry track.
His conformation gives the critic lit
| tie chance for complaint. Great, power
| full shoulders and quarters impress you
as YOU look him over while standing or
in action. good head and neck. with
legs that look hard as iron. adds mate
rally TO his appearance. His action is
close TO tho ground. and his disposition
Of the best. At times his muscles seem
affected by the cold. but the trouble
soon disappears, and no seldom, II ever,
misses his daily gallon.
The growth on the rear side OF his
of fore knee. which some seem 10 be-
lieve lessons his claim TO soundness, was
as pronounced when he was yearlins
as It is to-day. II does not show any
soreness and his trainer says II Will
never grow larger.
SIX weeks ago he was for sale. NJ. t.
Dwyer decided 10 buy him. The price
which was said 10 be $500 was salts
| factory, but when the time came 20
| close the bargain, Mr.. Dwyer withdrew
his offer, an inspection OF the colt
causing him TO believe that he had caught
cold and would rot be able TO race FOR
some time. To-day ten times $500
would hardly buy him. John Madden, his
owner, having publicly announced that
he is not for sale
His desire to keep the colt can readily
be understood. Few men have the honor
of owning the horse OF the country.
Just how long Madden will hold to this
resolution il - hard 10 say. Gypsy like
his whole career on the turf has been
one OF barter and sale. lie has refused
20 sell this colt at any price, but II a
hgure. such as this colt would bring, Is
submitted and the offer left standing, ht
might be induced TO sell.
His present intention is to send him Z
England this fall with his stablcmate
! Lowland, a colt OF undoubted speed an'