New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-24
VOTERS DEFEAT IN ENGLAND.

The turf season in Great Britain has not
opened auspciously for America. james r.
Keene's Voter rnn for the first time on the
British turf In the important and historic Lin
colnshire Handicap on Tuesday. and many peo-
pie in this country who are interested in the
running OF American horses abroad had hoped
and expected that Voter would gain first place
In that contest. The reports which have come
to New-York indicate however. that Voter
showed temper AT the post and give the i'm
preston that the ftart was an unfortunate one
for him. The published articles say that Voter
was never conspicuous and was far behind the
leaders when they passed the judge Mt the fin
ISL. Both as a two-year-old and as n three
year old here Voter exhibited exceptional and
remarkable speed, and gave ample evidence
that he was n racer of uncommon quality and
distinction. rs well as n colt Of rare symmetry
and beauty OF form. Every admirer Of high
class horses will regret that his first struggle
for fame on the other side OF the Atlantic was
so unfortunate In it's results. He had made It
plain beyond cavil here that he was capable of
and his complete failure in the Lincolnshire
was gravely disappointing. 1t is possible, as
in the cases of tie Duke Of Magenta, Fasetto
this country. but did not display their true
form on the British turf, that Voter may never
fulfil abroad the promise which was so brill
liant here. On the other hand, 1t may be that
the temper which was troublesome in the IAn
colnshire or some other cause brought about
a temporary disability which will be removed
later.
Mr.. Keene Is a turfman Of broad views and
. t1,n
most notable honors which the turf can bestow
have fallen TO his lot his horses have lost
many races through iIl-luck since his popular
colors first became conspicuous. He has de-
voted great deal Of care and attention and
an immense amount Of study and thought 10
turf matters. His expenditures in getting to-
gcther a powerful stable and in securing com
potent men to handle his horses have been enor-
nous since he began racing. many years ago.
He will be represented in many of the most
celebrated races. both in the United States and
in England. This year. Even II he has lost the
first battle Of the campaign he is not the man
to he discouraged by this reverse. He owns
other noted horses besides Voter, and the failure
Of this colt TO run mp 10 his form in his first
race in England does not by any means indi-
cate that tho American horses IN Great Britain
may not later achieve the triumphs which they
deserve.
American turfmen whose colors will be seen
on the British courses in 1898 and IN later wears
rank among the most sagaclOus. enterprising
and liberal racing men whom This country has
AT any time produced. They have planned
their English campaign with skill and foresight.
and Americans who hope 10 see some Of the
most renowned prizes in England captured by
colts and FLIES which have been sent from the
United States need not despair because OF the
issue Of the Lincolnshire More famous races
in which America Is handsomely represented
ere 70 follow; and the first defeat may be mere
" a prelude TO n series Of memorable victories