The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-03
GOSSIP OF TIE RACETRACK.
WINCHESTER MEETING OPENS
TODAY AT MORRIS PARK.
Probably the Last Session OF Racing &C
N, Noted C0urse--Attraotve Stakes
scheduled for This Week--Cassidy, in
Spite OF Poor work. TO he starter.

Inc TAIL meeting OF the W0btcnebter haclnR
Association opens at Morris Park this after
noon and will last two weeks, during which
period u1are will be- some high class racing.
tsdgtng from the iptsntions Of all OF the rich
est owners. Morris Park IL probably the most
popular track undet the Jurisdiction OF the
jockey Club 1t In more accessible than
the other raceoourses. In that patrons avoid
the tiresomo ferry and Bridge service which
form part Of the transportation facilities To
the Long island tracks. Furthermore. with
its broad lawns wide sweeping stretches
and uneaualled vantage points for seeing tho
races. Morris Park has always appealed to
the public to such an extent that the West
chester Racing Association has been on velvet
ever since 1t assumed control OF the magnih-
ssSt plant. ..,. ...,, :. .. o.. and thar.
viii be no more racing at Westohester. 40
oording to unofficial authorities, as the usual
allotment of dates will 60 to Belmont Park,
now rapidly approaching completion. In
order to avoid q possible conflict with the
Messrs. Morris. the owners OF the Westohes-
ter track. 1t Is now said that the Jockey CLUB.
with the backing Of all the racing associations
in the State, will lease Morris Park again.
with the idea of using 1t az a training ground
exclusively. at the same time figuring that
some day with one or two OF the other tracks
dhposed Of for building purposes there may
DO still chance to resume the sport north OF
the Harlem River The story that bill
would be introduced In the State Legislature
70 extend the racing season thirty days To ac-
oommodate Morris Park has served TO stir
up the turf solons. who, 1t 10 stated, are OPP
posed TO such a measure. inasmuch as 1t would
virtually kill the spring and fall meetings
Of the Washington Jockey Club. That is
why Norris Park will probably be leased
again, even though it Is allowed to fall Into
permanent disuse.
The stake events to be decided az West
chester this week are OF o high order OF eI-
ceilenoe. The Matron Stakes, run In two
parts, and the Jerome Handle viii be de-
cided this afternoon. The first part OF the
Matron, for two-year-old colts and geldings.
will DO run as the second race. down the
Eclipse course. II. B. Duryea will be repre-
sented by Chieftain. Meddler gelding, who
viii carry 100 pounds. s. s. Browns Agile
and l.. v. Bells Glortfer will take UP top
weight. i2s pounds. with Sydney Paget's
Woodsaw. 100. and #. r. Hitchcocks Dande-
lion. ia. both formidable. The second
part Of the Matron. for FLIES. will bring to.
gether Belle Strome. who will run for the
nrst time In the Paget colors. and John SAM
fords Burnt Hills. with Sandria. Rose Of
Dawn and Iota named to carry the Duryes
silks.
The Jerome Handicap, which IL for three
year-olds at a mile and lve-eixteenths over
the hill. should prove Of particular interest.
a. ormonde's Right. Jocund. st. Valentine
and Ostrich are among the entries. Aside
from these attractions. the other events are
veil nlled. The first race. at seven fur
longs, withers course. has such starters as
liberia, Out Of Reach, Consideration. Buck
leya and ADMINISTER. The fifth event is
for two-year- odds. at six and hall furlonga
around the turn. in which Santa Catalina will
probably be played to beat Ira PIPER. Bulwark.
nu~l- In he al
It mile. orly H.. Thistle Heather. Sais and
CiAcinnatus seem to be the best.
Tomorrow the star events will be the
Corinthian Steepleohase and the Falrview
Stakes for three year olds at a mile and .
sixteenth over the hill. For tho latter event
Dick Bernard. The Southerner. Palm bearer.
I'd Tisrney. Bobadn and Grenade may 60
to the barrier. On Wednesday the Hurri-
cana stakes for two-year- olds. Ave furlongs.
Eclipse oourse. may attract such good young
sters a. Princess Rupert. Dreamer. Druid.
Ascot Belle, Butcher. Coy Maid. King Cole
and others. Another feature on Wednes-
day 10 the Bronx lightweight Handicap. at
six furlongs, Withers course, for which Bel
dame 10 eligible but will not 60. The others
that may start are Broomstlck. Lady Uncas.
Stalwart Reliable. Lady Amelia. Leonidas.
Hamburg Belle, Collector Jessup and Graceful
The Hunter Handicap. for three-year-old
lilies. AZ q mile. will be run on Thursday
Beidame can also start In this race. together
with Hamburg Belle. Outcome. Ancestor.
Mineola and Graceful. For the Manhattan
Handicap for two-year-olds and upward
Eclipse course, TO be decided on Friday, the
best Of the eli giblee are Hamburg Belle.
ST. Bellane, Collector Jessup. Toboggan.
Hurst Park. Mlneola. Ascot Belle and Glort-
Ger. The Diriana. for three-year-olds. one
mile also on for Friday, may see Stalwart. Or
monde's Right. Hamburg Belle. spring,
Mercury, Wotan, Auditor and Grenad, at
the post
the best OF the week. All Of the beat jumpers
are eligible for the October Steeplechase
Otseau. Artful and Tradition are probable
starters In the Nursery Handicap, for two
ysar-olds, Eclipse course. 1t IA believed
that In the coming allotment OF weights they
win be rated pretty close together. Glorihsr.
Agile. Dandelon. Veto. Hot Shot. Burnt
Hills. Belle Strome. Flybacs and st. bellans
are also eligible. For the Municipal Handi-
cap. at a mile and three-auarters, over the
hill, Stslwart. McChesney, Caughnawasa.
Gundre, Shorthose. Major Dainserteld and
Lord OF the Vale may sport silk.
Mars Cassidy will continue his duties at the
barrier during the coming meeting 1T can
not be denied that some OF his work at Graves
end was below the usual standard and called
forth severe criticism from the public G. j..
Fitzgerald will be on deck from day to day.
but why he has not been officiating steadily
10 q mystery to racegoers. Fitzgerald gave
complete satisfaction at Sheepshead Bay.
Turfmen at the time said they had never
seen better starting There was absolutely
no faultHnding from the public snd feeling
OF confidence was prevalent everywhere.
That there has been deal Of unnecessary
tinkering with the starting methods this year
10 an accepted fact. Last season Fitzgerald
did all of the work at the post and the growls
on the part Of patrons were few and far be-
tween. Then came the appointment OF
Cassidy and the Inauguration Of the unpopular
walk up system. which raised such storm
Of protest that the Jockey Club stewards
coon abolished 1t. At no time this year.
taking his work as a whole. has Cassidy COM
pared with Fitzgerald. yet the public must
be deprived OF the latter s satisfactory starting
because of some Unknown, reason
Some of the biggest operators on the local
tracks have stopped betting for the rest OF the
year. They say that form !s all out OF smooth
running gear. for the reason that the horses are
tired from the long. arduous campaign and
are poor betting propositions. Within the
last six weeks there has beer q notable falling
of In the play OF tho plungers, The books
have had plenty Of public money" TO handle.
and many OF them are we'll ahead Of the game.
but the tendency TO keep prices down to
rock bottom still exists. together with
general desire TO fight shy OF wise money"
when n n, a lca its nDDNarance