The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-27
number OF bettors who never backed favorite
To win Entn riiy helin wing that there 10 some

training warranted some degree OF public con-
fdencc Brigadier was well PLAYED by the
Z 'pugilistc ring" or. in other words.the men
/ who are Interested in local boxing clubs and
= 1hc woarers OF 1ve-ounco gloves One OF the
Z most prominent hackers Of puGilists stood to
l Ein $1,000 on Brigadier. and when he saw his
money burned up by n neck he simply walled:
: what ~ he name Of Heaven did l play
him TO win for?"
A dark -comple xioncd man. who looked as "
nc had plenty of money. followed tho brother
OF Jockey Danny Mahcr from grand stand TO
paddock. thence TO tho betting ring. watching
every move and cndcavoring to hear what the
Jockeys brother talked about. The dark man
soon cornered Maher and said to him; Ex-
cusc me. sir. but have you got matchT
Mnher handed him one and then the dark
man became friendly.
What are you playing in the FuturityF he
asked, as he lighted his cigar.
"Oh. | don't know. have not made UP my
mind. but, by the way what are you following
me about here for. You've been after me for
an hour Who and what are you?"
Don't get angry. I've got $500 here and
want to get 1t on tho winner. ! know your
brother will ride Virginia Earle and l want to
find out whether the nlly had a chance
well. II you'll stop following me around the
race track here. III give you straight tip
said Maher. You take all the money you've
got In your pock ct and put 1t on the keene
stable. II you bother me any more. III stop
you pretty quick"
As Mahcr walked away. tho dark man turned
70 bystander and remarked: Il don't believe
he is on tho level with that information. There
is som ething doing and have been trying to
find out what it il. l won't play his tip. But
I'll take something else
A few moments later Makers brother was
n,,It Ii nneh hA n
the betting ring with his shadow close behind
Watching for cue. In the hustle and hubbub.
Maher made a few bets. and though he did his
best to hear what they were the man with the
dark complexion was unsuccessful. Then he
tried to open up another conversation with the
Jockeys brother but was disdainfuy waved
aside. That was merely one incident OF many
which goes to show how eager are outsiders to
learn the inside facts from those supposed to
know them.
Three races had been run and the great F.
turlty was in preparation. The bookmakers.
as was stated above. were prepared for the
overflow Of Keeno money. although by tho
way It was said that the stable did not bet
much the race and as soon "a the coin
made its appearance. the price OF to l was
cut to X to ;. which remained until post time.
j. f. Madden's entries. the chestnut colt Gull
den. ty Spendthrift and the bay
colt Tenderloin. by Bramble-Ballerina wore
,oupcd opening at 10 and closing at 20 to /.
Green y. Morris's Modrine and Water King.
the latter by Water Cress and Sabrina. were
also coupled the price lengthening from
12 to 20 to /. The Bromley stables
Windmere was backed from twenties to
lftecns. David Garrick. Pierre Iori,!Ards
bay colt by Hanover-Peg Wellington.
with top weight. was figured to have little
chance and his price receded from 20 to 30.
plucky opened AT to and was played fairly
well. though not enough to have the price
reduced. There was quito plunge on
Okettee. the closing quotation being e to /.
This was also Brgadier's price. the books
Slowing considerable holiness in taking
several large commissions. Former Corpora
tion Counsel Clark's chestnut colt, The Scotch
man. opened and closed at 10. The others
were outsiders in the betting and wore quoted
aGiollows: Prestidgitator. 80 to st. Finnan.
Eusette and knight Of Rhodes each 20 to /;
Erwin. 40 to l and King Bramble. 80 to l.
The attractions OF the betting ring were so
magnetic that the crowd did not pour out OF it
until the two-year- olIs began to go through
the paddock gate on to the track in front OF the
lava. Then there was a rush for the rail.
what few vacant seats remained in the grand
stand, and the roof. From the last cd
point OF view those who took advantage OF 1t
were enabled to see almost every incident OF
motto from start to finish. OF course 1t was i'm
possible except through powerful glasses to
discern the exact merits OF the start but the
moment the flag fell. there was NO doubt that
the race was under way.
As the twenty starters paraded by the judges
stand on their way up to tho barrier. they were
closely scanned. David Garrick led the way
with jenkins in the saddle. He was almost
unnotcsd. for close behind walked the Keene
ID N-l, Inl ha 1iNn call nl,
McCue up. Virginia Earle with Maher up. Cha
cornac with Spencer up followed one another
closely. The Jockeys all wore white jackets
with blue spots. but Maher and Spencer were
distinguishabe with blue and red caps
respectively. Then came Gulden. with
TAral. the popular Dutchman. holding
the bride PiGgott rode TenderIoln and
Mcdrins was handled by Bullman. Water
King with Wedderstrand. Prestidigtator with
Sims. and PIucEy with Lewis on his back were
the next bunch. after which st. Finnan guided
by Littefeld Musetto ridden by Clayton. and
Knight OF Rhodes. objected by OLeary passed
by. Clawson had control of King Bran BILE and
O'Connor rode Windmere. Iroquos Bellies
jockey was Shaw. Odom had The Scotchman,
and J. Hill took care OF Erwin. Okettee with
Hsnnessey UP. and Brigadier. whose bay sides
wsre pressed by the knees OF T. Burns
brought up the rear
They had not reached theturn when Chaoor-
nae turned back from his companions and be-
gan to rear.
There's the favorite kicking up Just the
way Banastar did on his way to the post 70,
the Suburban" cried man who was watching
the horses with marked excitement TT.
just like this tavorie to go wrong like the
other one. | never have attended big race In
my life that tho favorte hasn't thrown me
down"
What are you growing about this early?'
interposed another onlooker. Give the hors,
a chance to get up to the post. There ain
anything tho matter with him. He's only full
OF ginger" Just then a track attendant thre "
several handfuls of dust at Chacornac and tn,
Gedng promptly wheeled about and trottec
after the others with graceful stride.
Starter Fitzgerald had preceded the candi
dates some time before. and was ready will
tho red flag in hand at his post From the lawI
it was impossible to see the horses after the,
hal rounded the turn. for the rail was bacl
with spectators. who were jammed together II