New-York tribune., 1900-09-29
THE RACETRACK.
". c. WHITNEY BUYS ELIZABETH NJ
POOR DAY AT GRAVESEND.

POOR DAY AT GRAvEsEND.
The racing at Gravesend yesterday was by far
the tamest Of the meeting and few days this year
have been voted less interesting. The fact that
II was extra day with a programme framed on
consolation lines does not excuse the lack of spirit
for the conditions were favorable and the purses
liberal enough 10 warrant big fields Of good class
n place Of the assorted collection Of selling platers
that did battle IN the several contests
The only happening cut Of the ordinary in the
afternoon was the purchase Of the two-year-old
Elizabeth n. by ". c. Whitney for a price said
% be nearly $4,000 After the second race he had
her examined by DR.. Sheppard, and the receipt
OF his report the deal was closed. Mr.. Whitney
said he would start her In the Matron Stakes at
Morris Park. and then ship her TO England. The
mare yearIing purchased at Of the
Eaggia sales by Steve LHommedeu for S625
Soon afterward she was taken sick. and as her
trainer, William Karrick, did not believe she would
recover he advised that she be disposed Of. LHom-
rnedieu then presented her 10 Billy Beckett,
oldtime outlaw trainer. Beckett in turn sold a
half interest IN her 10 p. NJ. Meden, tr., a well
Philadelphian. for $3.50 This spring the fIly
showed some fast work at Bennings. and an offer
--of S 800 for her refused. Since then she has
5000 il purses. which, with yesterdays sale
makes her Of the most valuable of "g1fr'
horses on record.
The stewards Of the Jockey Club held meeting
yesterday afternoon. and among other things do
cided 10 lift the suspension against the jockeys
Bul1nan and Mitchell and TO restore Ed Heff-
ner, the trainer, to full privileges They also re-
instated John Sullivan. who was under the ban
outlaw jockey.
Mazo selected as best Of the hurdlers that
made Up the field for the opening race and he
rated favorite at TO 3. A stable mate. Lost Chord
was included IN the bet but took his chances
seriously. those that bet being perfectly willing
10 intrust their chances with Mazo alone The
selection was beyond all question the correct one
but Veitch. who rode, put up unsatisfactory
ride and Monroe Doctrine beat him out a head
Elmer e poor third
Elizabeth " had only ScurTy and The Puritan
10 beat in The second race, and it proved as it
booked soft spot for her. Henry. who rode,
inclined 10 take things easy with her. and the re-
suit he had her hackers guessing until the
finish was reached. Scurry was second and The
Puritan third.
Dolando captured first honors in the third race,
but Il by narrow margin, as King Barley
corn took it into his head to run kindly IN ,tl the
who showed considerable speed, was third
his price was short, but il proved all It had been
counted, as he made all the running and won with
something in hand Templar was second and
Motley an s to chance. in good hands would
have won The fifth race, but Frasch who had the
mount, busy looking behind him that
FavouiUs got up IN the last few strides and beat
her out Intrusive was third and the Westerner
NJ. Brown, who carried a lot Of money, last
he closing race IN runaway fashion The struggle
for place hot one Bilfonaire, Quite
Right and Glade Run finishing as named heads
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weatherbys, has received number Of entries
for important English and French races to be run
n 1872 1893 and 1904. Among the nominators are
FoxhaIi p Keene and T Hitchcock jr. Among
the races in which entries have been made are
Prince Of Wales Stakes, st Leger, Grand PIX
Coodwood Cup. Jockey Club and Imperial Stakes
kinley Mack has been retired for the year and
e F DWyer has sold the tvo-year-olds GIenwood.
Rensen and Broadway TO Hugh McCarren, (r.
They have been shipped TO Windsor Here are the
FIRST RACE-Hurde handicap; $500 added one and
one-haIf miles six hurdles.
s.. Ps''lnF p
5s S5soP4 BY 44l.s.Ssqaioa Ca s h. %S45os S4 l5s R9
= Hitchcock RS ch. g. Mazo. = l36 ;,
p Z. Hume's b. n. Elmer 5 Id;
Howard Mann. aesd. -. (Alars} s-2 So
Island Prince. s. i5i G3ayton} 81 3;
Time-2:5os5.
'rcoupled in betting
Star poor Won driving by a head; four lengths be
tween third
SECOND RAcB-B0ULEVARD HANDICAP for two
yesr-olcs. 500 ADDED About six fUrIongs.
r p Miiaen. jr's. ch- : Elizabeth NJ; , % out
pDy Mstercress-Iiana, l2s n .fienryl ~ Jul
f,s g 3 Eandoiph's ch g scTTyi 70 "a = 20
lspence0 l2-1 IS
Start Won easily by length and half fifteen
-e-stas between second and third.
THIRD RAcE-seIling; 500 added. One mile and sev-
BssbS 93. ssss g. R3-BS2 FSs es a
II. cars ea. c. King BarIsyeo5a5 rIsGy5o3555as5o4 ou,
dIenry1 3 81 IS
TIP Gallant & l04 ..-....-. .CITynn) 0 900 25-l
Time
aft good. Won driving ~ head. a length ana
y tetWeen second and third.
i.IH RACE-For maiden three-y -year-olds 5000 aadad'
eeal weights About SIX fuTloags.
stables ch e. Tartar by g
efstone's 3. Tenp1sr. I03--.-.
tO'Conaor) ~ 30
SIS /. FstsIis
- -............. = t3r!ttont . 10 I2-I
171s-e Island II2............ .lIenryj . 20 6-l
s1Ale Regent ......... lsfe Joyntl l0--I Al
SS.soDnTook l0s ......... (ElsnItlt0nD 30-l J0-1
Fsess1o. F551cs l1icCuel 81 -
--Ss' 4N5 lTIohman) 100 @o-l
Time .I21s
- good VICE oIeverly b. length: three lengths
- sseozd aad third