The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-12

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All lovers OF q good race horse will doubtless
DO delighted TO learn that Ben Brush, the noted
handicap performer recently purchased by
James r. Koene from NJ. +. Dwyer. 10 not yet
lost TO America. He has been entered by his
now owner for the Brooklyn, the subur-
ban, and the June handicaps, and will be
sent abroad later to try the mottlo OF the
English cracks. This 10 the programme
mapped out for tho sturdy nve-yearold son
Of Bramble-Rosovillo, according to his now
owner, who was seen by THE Sun reporter yes
terday. Mr.. Keene said that tho weather at
sea Is too unsettled at this time Of the year to
trust such q valuable racing machine as Ben
Brush to its mercies. The horse Is consequently
entered for tho forthcoming big handicaps here,
and when the season Is more advanced and tho
weather milder he will be sent to England IL the
situation Mt that time ~justines such an ann
bilious undertaking.
There are many fall plums on the British
schedule to which Ben might take n liking. and
80 he has speed. gameness. and stamina OF the
highest order there should DO little difficulty in
placing him effectually. Meanwhile, the Keone
stable abroad will DO strengthened by q string
Of six or eight horses. which will DO shipped
fTS% 1 %I5f s g. su sns end q e ts ssu% mSnts;
shrowd English trainer, who has now in ssharss
Black Cock. With such trial tackle, At hand.
Pincus should soon be able to get a reliable line
Resne jacket viii be seen &c frequently and prom,
tnently on the British circuit even before the
st. Clouds remarkable form toward the end of
the last season held out promise OF future great
ness, particularly AZ hou Is a big. Msa S;1I ;oe,
almost any company. His showing in the 81:
Up " ' r. t ssssri AZ A'rS Sh'1 bushes q $Ai and P"G 4
beaten on the post. entities Sa him to consideration
In future events. What Voter was here last
s s%d' Should 1s dt he winter wHni memG in GnS 81 nStf Il Wiiil
DO difficult to convince Americans that he is not
better than st. Cloud up TO a mile. The two
iish h fasdiiSc las last fsii. but Voters trip RI over
upset. him SO much that he was not asked the
There are many veteran racegoere still in
England who remember the sensational achieve
noted American three:yenr.old captured both
the Cesarewitch and the Cambridgeshire after
p Fsr sTsnf up 6 TSsrseer MS' Keeh PsR %I,Iy aE Ia hhS Sa ,St,
a try at these events next fall is not known, but
4 is certain that; should he do SO, q success for
with hearty satisfaction at home and abroad.
The reeppearance of Ben Brush in the Subur;
Jockey Club management: His victory in this
rich stake last year was the signal Tor a pig
S 9raSi. who s%SH %d se int him nRioG 70 f the post q " warns aHe
favorite at 2 to l. How tho great little horse
carried his 1913 pounds home in front Of The
Skater. Semper Ego, Lake Shore. and Volley is
a matter of history. but his fractional times are
worth recalling. They were:
Furlong, O:l3; quarter. O:25 1.5; three furlougs,
O:8s; half, o:51 10; nvo furlonss. 1:o4; six furlongs.
1:l6 2-5; seven furlongs, 1:2y I.5; mile, lag Is;
mile and o furlong. 1854 as; mile and q quarter. |
2:07 l-5.
These figures speak for themselves and show |
that whenever Ben Brush may bob up again in
the same condition there will be a horse race
worth going to see. The colt did not come to
hand early last year and tho Suburban was his
first Important race OF the season, but he is said
to be in fine shape now and SO free from the
troubles which needed veterinary treatment
last spring that he can be sent along" at any |
time.