New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-14
TALK ABOUT TURF AFFAIRS
"PITTSBURG PHIL BACK FROM THE
sOUTH-wEALTHY YOUNG MEN
AND RACING.

AND RAClNG
George f. Smith (Pt,sburg Phil'D is at the I'm
per,al Smith has raised imitation OF mus
tache his appetite Is better than It has been for
years ne Is fifteen pounds heavier than when the
raising season closed last year and Is In excellent
condition 10 begin the racing season OF 1898. Smith
visited Morris Park yesterday TO see the horses
trained by MS brother, william Smith
Eotv-ithsta nd.ng the printed reports that me
plunger was broke" and crippled financially. and
that the broken sport had erected a mausoleum
that cost $1,000 Smith did not lose any sleep over
such little things. but thoroughly enjoyed MS
Southern trip. Some OF the turf followers VINO
have carefully studied the book OF dope, rejoice ~
the return Of Phil" they call him. Tor ne Is
the one man that will stand and be talked to Tor
hours at a time on the subject or FORM as Iaiu
down by newspapers that give their readers rac'hs
news by the means OF alleged charts OF the form
OF horses.
James r. Sloane. tho jockey. IS not satished Win
his position the turf in California, anc mas oeeh
saying things about the Californians Mr. sloane
threatens to leave the Pacific Slope. and oy SO
doing close the gates Of the racetracks in the neigh
borhood o. San Francisco Perhaps this caiaHi'y
10 turf Interests the Pacific Slope can De aVerpeo'
committee OF leading citizens headed oy Gov
ernor James II. Budd. might prevail upon James l.
Sloane to remain the Pacific Slope ana thereby
prevent n disaster that would be greater In James
T. Sloanes opinion than war with Spain Racing
on the Pacific Slope without J. Tod Sloane wou!d
cause Edward Corr!gan to throw up his position As
trainer for himself. to sell out Inglesde MS racing
stable and every appurtenance Of racing owned oy
him. Imagine the American turf berett OF Gen''e
Edward Corrgan and James T. Sloane,
Some attention has been attracted to the introduc
tion Of n measure In the Legislature al Albany that
,s meant TO curta the power Of the Jockey CIuo
II IS likely that another measure Will be introduced
n compe, the Jockey Club 20 appoint citizens OF
this state as racing officials with the view 10 secur
ing men who will have the interests OF turimeh ana
raceeocrs at heart instead OF officials whose only
interests apparently 20 collect their salaries
,ronntIy certain State Senator says: 1T is GER
tainlv time 70 dispense with the services OF nickel
in-the-slot officials.
Many NJ the wealthy young men who possess
large incomes complain that there Is nothing for
them to do In the early morning. Some OF tieii
sigh for healthful exercise. but OBJECT ID cye'iio
because II becomes so monotonous, and "anyoooy
can do IT, don't you know. Others say that so1i ID
n bore and that they do not care Tor hunting "'i'es
Il "a the real thing" with real foxes. lheie -
nothing left for them do but pine and .ansulsh
until 4 In the afternoon. when they engage IN 'he
matchmaking exercise OF drinking weak tea IN the
Waldorf palm garden II Is safe betting that some
"chappies' that banker after real foxes haven't
enough OF courage TO ride in an elevator
II they want real exercise. beneficial 70 their
health but perhaps detrimental to their incomes
let them purchase few thoroughbreds and invite
their friends out witness In which their COL
ors are carried to either defeat or victory. The
average wealthy American who goes abroad IN the
summer is looked "muf' In England and
France because he neither ride. row, shoot or
do anything else that is part OF gentemans
education abroad
Foxhall Keene Harry Smith. the Eustis boys
and few others have demonstrated that Ameri-
cans can ride across country and young len Eye,
have proved that Americans can row. but the
Engshmen say that Ten Eyck is not simon pure
professional easily
holds her against the world-Sims. Ren and
S SRens IN Boxing l9f VILE ali the world
knows that in yachting America easily exceis. IL
nna aee ho Some a Of
England have been leading turfmen: 10 own OWL me re
or Stakes es hs Rrnd Is the Of
eminent Englishmen.
in England than in this country. Nothing could be
more misleadng Racing Is Ear more expensive IN
item essential in a racing stable is as great and
Forfelts are heavier, the travelling expenses are
enormous, and the charges for boxes or stalls at
the aHerase American owner to sell his paers to
syndicate OF Lond9ners who are Wiling to sPend
comes high in England peer and eCm nm eg alike
delight in the sR2E hs
suffer from WEAKNESS during the long interval OF
Waldorf Wall will only visit Newmarket England, and
60 eq the on hs %hy grss
10 burn" eagerly accept British or French noble
men--who can ride, shoot ana 90 Something pe-
sides drink tea - .,, ,
At the racetracks the trainers are actively az work
and Casualties OF training are In order There Is not
much discussion about the spring handicaps Bet
ting on future races is not popular in this country
Moreover Il is a violation or the law. and the
men who clay the odds on future races In this
country are likely to prove untrustworthy, which
causes reputable layers OF odds 10 avoid betting
or making q book future races The weights
assigned in the Brooklyn, Metropolitan or Suburb
az handicap do not heated discussions. be-
cause few persons outside OF owners and others
directly interested in them pay any attention 10
racing until the season begins In England II Is
different; everybody discusses the weights allotted
in the important handcaps as soon as they are
announced In the houses OF Parliament. the clubs
on Inc trains in palace and cottage. opinions are
exchanged and the chances Of the candidates are
discussed as earnestly as the policy OF the Govern
ment or any other affair OF Importance that agi-
The few wealthy who are interested in
cross country sports in this country have been
treaied handsomely by the racing associations,
which have been extremely liberal 70 them.
The Coney Island Jockey Club offers the follow
ing stakes for cross-country horses The entries
close tomorrow: ,, -.,. .--o
oSded handicap steepechase for four-year-olds
and upward; full steepechase course, about two
Rav Hurdle Race $50 added, handicap. for four
vear.olds and upward; two miles. over eight hur-
The Rosebuds $3.50 added for FLIES two years old.
four and one hals furongs.
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TIE PRESIDENTS PASTORS WORDS.