The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-21

iSEit fSllC SPECIAL.
Chicago, ILL.,. July 2o-The demise of
Pierre Lorillard removes from sporting cir
cles one of Americas stanchest and most
ardent adherents. 1t was not alone in racing
circles that the dead millionaire become
famous on two continents, for he was an
enthusiastics yachts,nan as well. and also
took. the keenest interest in the sports of
the field such as fishing and hunting. and
his 5000 acres Of wild land in the Ramapo
Mountains were converted into the paradise
they now are and became known as Tuxedo,
the fashionable resort of the present day,
through his energy and directive power.
The New York Yacht Club first became
vcrld-w'ide. famous through Pierre Loril-
lerd's efforts as an amateur yacktsmaH to
bring about a series of ocean races o
Why LOrilinrd Entered Turf.
In December of the year 1866 the famous
race across the ocean between Lorillard's
schooner yacht F1eetwing and James Cor
don Benefits schooner Henrietta was sailed
4 The original cause of Mr.. Lorillard enter
ing the racing world was for the rake OF
health. Pure love of the sport. as has been
the case with all wealthy men who have en-
tered the game, specially made him an en-
thusiast and it was not long before he and
his brother. George. or Prince George" as
Using stables.
The first big horse race which Pierre Lo-
rillard won was the Belmont stakes. then
run at Jerome Park, with the imported colt
SAVIOR
Through Aristides WEIGH Mr. Lorillard be-
came the owner Of a number of yearlinEs by
the dead sire bennington, who stood at the
head of the Chestnut Hill stud farm. stu
atad close TO Philadelphia.
One of these yeariings was named Parole,
who after racing with only fair success in
this country. Sent ia England. There
he brought the colors of the American
sportsman into international renown.
City and Suburban. the Great Metropolitan
stakes and the EPSON Gold Cup, as well as
a number of minor events.
With Pontiac and Girof1e. the latter a
great race mare. Pierre Lorillard was not
so successful on the other side.
1t was with Irosuois that Mr.. Lorillard
achieved his greatest fame With lroquois
year. the English Derby. the blue ribbon, of
the turf of the year ISL lroquois. in his
career had al shown suSh speed e
cided to start him in the Derby of the
following year Fred Archer the great Eng
lish jockey, was engaged to ride the son of
bennington and the victory of 1roquois has
now become part of tur. history.
The success OF the colt upset al! the cher
isl,ed traditions of the English turf, ard the
night Of Ifoduois's victory Pierre Lortllard
was the most-tallse6-of man in all England.
ff not all over the world where the English
lar gusge is spoken.
In after years the co.ors of the master of
Rarcccas were carried to the front in many
famous race on the other side of the wa
ter. Barrett Fassaic, Sachem, Gerald.
Mistake. Aranza and Wallenstein were
among the famous horses which wore his
colors in tho important events abroad
In this country. of late years the cherry
ana black coors have not IT,, been tn' seen With
Rave desired, Mr.. Lorillard preferrng to
race In England where the surroundings
were more ccngeniai to his tastes.
Some Latter-Day. Stars.
Two decades ago the cherry and black
were worn by the best performers on the
American turf. Dew Drop, Drake Carter.
tsco were among his representatives in the
classic stakes of the time.
It was in the year 1856 that the famous
episode occurred at Jerome Park which re-
suited in. the sale of the entire Lorsllard
stable a few months later.
Pontiac. then In his prime was entered in
price far below his true value. When he
had won, and. under the rule. was offered
for sale. Eumber of bidders were eager to
secure him.
The Dryers and the late D. withers
were the keenest bidders on the horse.
Finally. Pontiac was knocked down to Mr..
Larillard's agent Skipworth Gordon, for
Sl5.oo0. Mr. Loriliard. however. repudtated
the transaction. claiming that he had au-
thorized Gordon not to protect the horse be-
yond the sum of $500
The protest was overruled and Mr.. Loril-
lard, In his anger. decided to retire from the
turf. and short time afterwards sold his
entire stable TO the Dwyer brothers. Michael
and Philip. for $4,000
Returns to His Old Love.
The great love which he bore the turf,
however. caused him to return to it not
long afterwards. but he preferred to do
most of his racing abroad. in after years,
although he was represented in a number
Of the important fixtures Of the East
England. with its lack of professionalism,
however, won his favor, and he made a vow
that he would live there the better part of
his remaining days, which he did. returning
10 his native country only to die.
The most famous horse of recent years
which Pierre Isorillard raced in this .coun-
try was Lampiighter. whom he purchased,
az a: S-year-old, from John w. Rogers now
trainer for William C. whitney, for $4,000
A few days later the Master of Ranco-5
cas- won the colt out In the Ciiamoton
stakes at MONMOUTH Park. defeating: Ban-
quet, Locohatchee an. four others. This
race took place in 1892, and while the value
of the stake was only s::,se9. Mr.. Lo-.llard,