New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-25
THE RACETRACK.
RESULTS OF YESTERDAYS CONTESTS AT
AOUEDUCT


Visitors to Aqueduct should not fail to carry
their topcoats with them and to keep them close
ly but,oned up to prevent the ocean breezes and
other penetrating things from searching their
pockets. President Thomas Reilly was at the track
yesterday. He was mournful because the attend
ence was not twice large. He has recovered
from pneumonia, and is negotiating for the Fort
Erie racetrack. not for the purpose of making
money but 10 benefit the poor horsemen. President
Reilly Is a phianthropist, and also philosopher.
He has had a meteoric career as turfman His
versatility is unparalleled. He stepped from the
coming tower OF a cab to the bridge OF race
track. and is in full command at Aqueduct. He
sings "Hoch der Kaiser August und me und
Phil" and nobody dares to disturb the concert.
Racing at Aqueduct continued yesterday.
notwithstanding the fact that Frank Clarke was
not IN the stewards box. There were many anxious
inquiries for the missing steward and for time
things had a serious look. but the timely appear
ance of Andrew Miller who was selected to NIL
Clarks place. allayed the fears of the management
There some pessimst.c racegoers who have
doubts about Mr.. Millers knowledge of racing, but
these men were convinced by pointed arguments
that Mr. Mers store of turf lore is fully as great
as Mr.. Clarke's Frank Clarke may be capable OF
timing more horses in the gray OF the morning
than Mr. Miller but nobody can beat him IN Ia IL
Mr.. Dryer in the stand. aided by the oh1cial nan
II was rh has and %
ard Miller 1t is contrary TO all rules of the turf
abroad for the official Handicapped TO act as stew
ard. Perhaps there some men who DeDeVe tnat
ne does not his salary official Handicapped
W. c. DAILY thinks he does, and that his name
should appear on the top of the programme as the
leading factor in the improvement of the thor
oughbred. The stewards should not be permitted
position on the far turn. and another on the home
turn so as to see the foul riding and TO look out
for the "skilful placing OF odds-on favorites
Paddock Judge Hall spends too much time mag
lining how much he looks like General Smarter TO
do thoroughly efficient work patrol judge.
There hot tips galore at Aqueduct yesterday.
Irish Free handed out as really the best or
the season, but Star Chime easily took his meas
ure. owing to flying start and no interference 10
the intense dismay of the men who plunged on the
favorite at odds on
ite, got of with the track, and managed 10 last
long enough 10 defeat Marcus Days Montanic.
Krkwood. with ". Martin In the saddle had
stormy passage in the fifth race. but won rather
cleyerly at the finish. He was bumped, jostled
crossed and otherwise interfered with, but the
stewards did not appear to notice II. 49,
W. c. Days Danforth, with Slack in the SADIE
furnished the surprise Of the day by winning the
fourth from start TO finish. Slack can rice
remarkably we'll for beginner. when he does MS
best and the stewards should make note of the
fact for future reference
A. H Morris John Sanford and Foxhall +. keene
were among the persons present --.,
Frederick Taral will ride Manuel in the hehtuchy
Derby should the colt start in that race
There will be racing at Aqueduct to-day. no mat
ter II all the stewards remain away from Inc TRACK
The summaries follow ,.,.
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