The Washington times., 1902-10-13

herited his love for horses from MS
father. When he started to rae, MS
mounts were, of course. few ana lar
between. This season he was given
chance to ride for a Mr.. Arthur,
friend of the lads father, and ne at
once made good. Like all boys OF MS
age. he has favorite pastime. which
is jumping. and it is said he can peat
all the boys around the stable.
He has been known to jump against
other boys for several hours. always
keeping good deal up his sleeve In
hopes of getting a bet on. He would
always jump little behind someone
he picked out to do business with. all
the time apparently doing his best. Just
as soon as he got a bet on he wouid
cut loose, but would draw his finish
and only win by an inch or two In
hopes of getting another bet down. He
is said to be able to jump over nine feet.
Robbins is cool and can ride good
finish. and is alert at the post.
A Good st. Louis Lad.
A. w. Booker is one of the best
riders at St. Louis. He is brother of
Jockey Booker, who was killed early
this year. His brothers tragic death
the least, and he has probably more
victories to his credit than any other
rider at st. Louis. Battiste, himself
lightweight, is Bookers greatest rival.
In the East. Redfern and Lyme are
meeting with the greatest success.
Redfern did not begin riding on the
eastern circuit until the middle OF last
year. His rise. however, has been re-
markable. He possesses not only good
pair of hands, but can finish with the
best of them He is cOOl-headed, and is
at his best on an ill-tempered horse that
needs to be handled with gloves n order
to make him run. His success has made
him a little over-fond of himself. few
days ago he behaved so nonchalantly at
the post, singing and whistling ga,1y toI
himself, that the starter fined him siCO
Redfern will doubtless be the best
jockey in the country in a short time, If
not the best ever seen in America. He
has everything that is required 10 make
jockey, and apparently knows how to
use his talents.
Unknown Year Ago.
Lucien Lyme was comparatively un
known a year ago. About that time he
rode four winners in one day at La
tonia That was the beginning Of his
career. In the winter he was engaged to
ride the Morris horses at New Orleans,
and as the spring drew near John A.
Drake, then in search of rider, was at |
tracted by the lads performances. and
at once engaged him. He rode the win
ner of the American Derby, and followed
it up with riding Savable to victory in
the Futurity-the two richest turf
events of the season.
1t is estimated that Redfern will earn
in the neighborhood of $4,000 next year, |
while Lyme will not be far behind. The |
latter boy, it is said, will go to England |
to ride for Mr.. Keene at a salary of
$40, ,0OO and he will be able to pick up
many extra dollars. Redfern has been
engaged to ride for the Pepper Stable
next season, but he will also have
mounts on horses owned by other |
wealthy persons.
Think of it. A young lad riding horses |
versus the President of the United
States, so far as salary is concerned
And yet the Jockey is worth to his en-
plOyers every cent of the money he gets.
1t is figured out that Redfern will win
for his various stables next year close
on to 100000.