New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-06
FIFTH RACE-Handicap for three year-olda Las
seven furlongs OF the Wihers Mile.
SIXTH RACE-seling; for three-year-olds and upwards
non-winners since September ~ at Is pounds under
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W. H. CLARK ON THE RUNNING TURF.
WHAT HE HAS ACCOMPLISHED AND WHAT he



William H. Clark Is a newcomer the running
turf He purchased a few thoroughbreds and
placed them in Matthew Aliens stable. The wise
men Of the turf smiled, and predicted that Mr.
Clark and his stable would not be likely 10 inter
fere with the regular order Of things on the turf
These profuse in giving Mr. Clark good
advice and points about the successful manage
ment Of a racing stable. Matthew Allen, who has
been a successful trainer for many years and who
has always been honest. upright and fearless in
his dealings with his employers, told Mr.. Clark the
truth about the turf and informed him that to be
successful Il required assiduous attention TO details
and close watch on the persons who were long
on advice and short performances AT Sara
toga Mr. Clarks horses began TO win races. At
Gravesend he suddenly was considered a factor in
racing, his horses were strong and lusty, and
held their gaunt. overturned overraced opponents
safe under the ordinary conditions Of racing. 1t
was then that Mr.. Clark's troubles began, i'm
pertinent horse watchers began to ask questions
about his horses and TO figure how their perform
ances "doped" with those OF the others entered in
the same races. On the troting turf Mr.. Clark did
not care for records. His horses were always
driven win without resorting 10 the practice Of
"laying up heats and other methods adopted by
the smart set on the trottng tracks. He took up
the same plan with the thoroughbreds. and intends
to fight TO finish for all that is coming to him.
and will tolerate nonsense or gallery plays by
persons who are DESTROYS OF making record just
as the racing season is drawing to a close.
on Tuesday Banastar started in race, and was
ridden by Clawson. The betting 10 TO on
Banastar To racing experts these odds We're
istoundingly large. as TO on were considered as
extremely liberal odds Mr. Clark and all his
friends backed Banastar TO win. Matthew Allen
who trains Banastar. won't TO the post There was
an unnecessary delay The starter told one of his
assistants to hold Banastar by the head. Mr.. Allen
objected and said: THAT horse is all right Let
him alone" Something in Aliens manner or tone
OF voice caused 1.-The assistant 10 keep away from
Banastar. The flag was dropped finally. and Ban,
astar galloped away from his opponents, and
romped home in the easiest possible manner
The starter complained to the stewards. who do
cided that the starters dignity should he upheld at
for several days Mr.. Clark had second call on
Clawson, but Clawson was suspended while
riding one OF Mr. Clarks horses, the stewards re-
fused TO permit Cawson 10 ride for Mr.. Clark, and
Hidreth until the suspension ends. Mr.. Clark re-
fused to start his horses yesterday. because he did
not care have his horses ridden by any OF the
lolter Jockeys who are much admired by the
bookmakers that they lay unusually long odds
against nearly all the horses on which they have
trustworthy reports say that n large sum OF
money has been subscribed for a new racing club
The course will be Jamaica, within easy
reach Of New-York and Brooklyn The club will
do not worship some OF the men who have been
prominent the turf for several years. 1t is also
reported that the club VIII give 1900 purses
liberal stakes with definite amounts added. and
Will conduct the racing strictly according TO the
rules.
The stewards did not suspend the starter for
leaving Tyram, the favorite In the second race nj
the post. - -
portance Of Patrol Judge Hall. Consequently VIM
fell was rebuked