New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-11
THE RACETRACK.
TALK ABOUT TURF AFFAIRS - JOHN
BRIGHTs APPEARANCE

and many trainers gave their horses some severe
work 10 90 in the early hours The Hveliest scenes
were witnessed yesterday the Sheepshead
but. despite the pleasant weather and other
favorable conditions for fast work. only few per-
SOFAS were hand early to watch the horses beingl
exercised. For about a week swarms OF mosquitoes
have made life miserable many trainers and reg
uar visitors to the sheepshead track, and It is
thought that the presence Of the insects there
partly responsible for the small gathering Of visit
~ that track Those who were present were
well repaid for their journey, the pests
not as numerous as last week. and therefore
watching the exercises a real pleasure
ly all the spectators. Some of the candidates for
the Brooklyn Derby of $1,000 at one and one-half
miles. which will be Gravesend Thurs
day. performed brilliantly yesterday the Sleeps
head course soon after sunrise. W. c. whitney's
Kilmarnock. the speedy three year-old son of Sir
Dixon and Miss Used. and Pierre Lorillard's bay
colt David Garrick. the fleet three-year-old OF
hanover and Peg Wellington. will surely start It
IS safe. in the Brooklyn Derby. If they are in as
splendid condition Thursday as they were yes
teroay A. j. Joyner, who trains the string of
thoroughbreds belonging P LoriI1ard. directed
the work given 10 David Garrick yesterday the
Sheepshead track. and John E. Madden saw that
his instructions as 10 Kilmarnocks morning outing
on the same course were carried out in a salts
factory manner II was between and o'clock
in the morning when Kimarnock and David Gar
rick appeared the track and received trial for
the Brooklyn Derby. The Derby was won easily
last year by c. E. Smiths Ahom. with JIG pounds
in 2.Ss. He defeated Macleod of Dare, Half Time
and several other well known public performers
Ahom is half-brother OF Kilnarnock, who is
Of the promising candidates for the Derby
honors. Kilmarnock yesterday the distance
of the Derby in 2:Ss&, going the last half in So
seconds. "A big boy his back David Gar
rick covered the distance in 2:32h and the last
half mile in 54i. seconds. Maher Rode David Gar
rick. Neither horse seemed to be fully extended
the finish. P. WINNER said. after learning of
the trials of David Garrick and Kilmarnock for the
race that he OF the opinion that Eastin &
Larabie's High Order If he could have been
trained for the contest, would have captured first
honors.
large number Of thoroughbreds under the care
OF J. j. Hyland. James Rowe and P. WINNER were
the track early in the morning. Some OF
their thoroughbreds did fast work. Ethelbert and
Jean Beraud, the Suburban candidates. did light
work. They in fine fettle. and, according TO
their trainers, VIII surely start in the Suburban
Handicap IL they do meet with accident be-
the and # the track is in good condition.
If the track is muddy both likely to be
scratched. All the other leading candidates for the
Suburban reported to be in excellent condition
and performing in their trials IN manner pleasing
their trainers.
The raibirds are now closely watching the morn
ing work Of the thoroughbreds that entered
for the Suburban Handicap, which will be decided
the opening day at the Sheepshead Bay track,
which viii be Saturday. June 49,
Two regular visitors at the Sheepshead Bay
Saturday espied a horse OF striking build
that they had never gazed upon before. Their
curiosity at once aroused, for TO them the
horse looked every inch a
Il wonder what horse that is said one, point
ing to the thoroughbred. ,as,-
4 have not the slightest idea to what the
animals is. what his pedigree is who
owns him." replied the other.
They watched the horse until he disappeared into
q stable, and then they set out to learn all they
could about him. They had not walked very far
before they met a stable boy. who told them
interesting facts about the animal and this meet
ing probably started many OF the reports heard
about this thoroughbred at the Sheepshead Bay
track yesterday. The stable boy told them that
the horse John Bright, the speedy ive-year-
old son Of Sir Dixon and Brightght. and that he
was owned by Talbot Brothers. He has just ar
rived here exclaimed the stable boy. and he will
carry lls pounds in that race" ... -. .ueo--.
anoes?" the visitors asked.
Il have not seen him worked here but 1 know
Fvery5od1 know fSt ham han 80 SEN % the borsa ram
says he IS wonder" answered the stable boy.
d rs tho hour STh opinion a a6Se5 the horses
oh" exclaimed the lad. Il look upon him as
one Of the DARK horses in the race But think
6aa onoT e he snd b for n 1h
that they've been TO the races VIA A-'0"
The arrival Of John Bright at the sheepshead
Bay track Of the principal topics o con-
yersation yesterday at that course, In speaking
Suburban, Mr.. WINNER said yesterday morning:
John Bright is considered by many experienced
that have performed in public on the Western
dangerous factor for the Suburban Handicap
was asked yesterday for his opinion Of the racing
qualities Of John Bright. he said:
performances OF John Fright. A., one time !
RnE he IS high Class stake horse He eo was only
oa e. MAIDEN last said edsy B4g has
performed brilliantly He is great horse
Many other persons az Inc track were asked what
the Suburban honors. and they ali seemed to think
dark horse. John Bright has only been defeated
and has won two races this year
Handicap. at one and one-sixteenth miles Which
s IN %s s oa afs at 2 ponnd on in that the first
cason. The race won by Cambrian, with 10
TacR Ba R saTse Baften and some oheT
good performsrs n handbag 6 at one mile and nd
pounds each. and Battan 11S pounds He
His next triumph was on May 30. at rhe Latonia
racetrack He won the Latonia Turf Congress
easg on that at ay o He eared @ p1ands
and od Pink cSst thew, the winner Of The american Derby
pounes less than ne did
Last year he ran mile and an eighth with 12s
May Hampstead with l07 pounds. He won the race
II sriye i Is He also Won last year the Club
He carried in that ls pounds and covered the
% eas% one ac enG fo miles n 2 He
iis and crocket ios finished second and third re-
was among the ''also rams John Bright also an
peared IN two races over short distance last year
He won both contests. His only defeat last season
bought owned the best toyeared of the w seeso ne
9uicy hT rspi ihar lanes n,i and Foxha p
IN IN, to r fifteen pounds better than W G whitneys
= blame for Tommy Atknss defeat in VI" the Greay
'ner.can States on Saturday. If the jockeys tried
ftle trouble in starting. but as they dom tpv