The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-01
GOSSIP OF THE RACETRACK.
CASSIDY'S STARTING CAUSES NO
END OF FAULT FINDING.

CASSIDY'S STARTING CAUSES NO
END OF FAULT FINDING.
Crowd GrlImbles Over Send on in Four
Events--Toscan Said to ne "Doped" and
His Owners Entries Refused-E n.
Thomas Tackles Tho Humming Bird"
The starting OF Mars Cassidy In four races
at Gravesend yesterday caused intense dis
satisfaction. The trouble began when Assem-
sion was left mt tho post In the first race.
The mare had been well played and her
hackers were hot under the collar for the
moment. but as there was no help for the
unfortunate incident the crowd cooled Oh.
The start Of the second race was goodA but
the send-oif in the third was one OF the worst
ever seen on a metropolitan track. The
barrier was fixed directly in front OF the
betting ring and the crowd surged around IL
In large numbers. When Mr.. Cassidy let the
barrier go. Martinmas, tho favorite. beat
the gate on the run. Wotan and Little FIN
followed him. but AdrIutha, New York and
Sir Lynnewood. the other starters. were 80
completely tangled UP that they nevor had
a look-n. Instantly there was a howl Of
derision from the crowd. while the women
In the grand stand Kissed like serpents.
Robbery roared those who had bet on
the horses that had been practically left
As the starter left his box on tho rail and
proceeded to the Judges stand. there was
a chorus Of catcalls and uncomplimentary
remarks seldom heard on Q racetraok. Tho
commotion did not die out until long after
Martinmas had won and the red board had
been adjusted.
There was nothing tho matter with the
start in tho seabreese Stakes. but there was
another roar Of disapproval when the gate
went up for the ffth event. There were
fourteen starters and ten Of them were not
in motion when Fairy Dance. Coy Maid.
Inspiration and Sumatra went OF with rush.
Sumatra was quickly knocked back while
Bravery rushed up to place where she was
a contender for the rest OF the journey.
How long will the public stand for this
sort OF thing?' asked hundreds Of oneanother.
but the question was unanswerable. Again.
in the last race. there was increased bitter
ness when Proceeds. a hot second choice.
was left. as well as Gay Lothario. Half Of
the big field was not ready when the gate
was sprung and the crowd went away growl-
ing and finding no end OF fault. Yet Mr.
Cassidy, 1t has been offioially announced
by the stewards Of the Jockey Club. will do
the starting at Morris Park. while G. ]. Fttz-
gerald, whose work this year has filled the
public with supreme confidence. will remain
on the ground. Good starting Ii essential.
Without 1t. there Ii sure to be falling on
In attendance and In the play In the ring.
alone has been ignored cannot be readily
understood by raoegoers In general
That the practice OF doping horses stu
exists has been an open secret among turf
men In spite Of the vigilance OF the turf on
cials But the eagle eyes OF the stewards
and a veterinary surgeon In regular attend
ance for just such cases detected something
wrong with Toscan. who ran third IN tho nrst
race. carrying colors OF 3. A. Pumpnrey. IN
the paddock before he went to the post the
colt was so FESTIVE that he attracted atten-
ton. His eyeballs were sticking out Of his
head and he was trying to kick everybody
In reach. Down In the betting ring some
body was betting on Toscan to such an extent
that he was backed down from 10 TO to nlnes.
No sooner had the colt fnishsd In third plaos
than the stewards ordered an Investigation.
Tho veterinary who examined tho colt re-
ported that In his opinion. stimulants had
been used whereupon the stewards decided
that Humphreys entries should be refused
Club.
e. r. Thomas encountered the Humminc
Bird yesterday. Mr.. Thomas beloved tna'
Andrew Miuer's Dazzle naa . cnanee 70 VIZ
the second race 30 ne Went nto tnc rhs nun
self and began betting $50 az cup on tne
Kingston colt ae 10. ~ ana 20 70 l. FmAiy
he took notion to visit the back line. where
The Humming Bird hoids fortn oaiy anon
the piksrs. Col. Tyler had 50 70 on nus slate
against Dazzle whom tho tall millionaire
doomed up In front Of him.
do you want to take bet on Daxzls!-
asked Mr.. Thomas. with smile.
Certainly" replied Tyler. who. assuming
that the millionaire never wasered less than
500. sang out to his sheet writer:
three thousand to hundred. Mr.. B. r.
Thomasl"
"0h l don't want TO bet that muchi- ex-
planned Mr.. Thomas. Fifty will be enough.
Excuse me. sir!" sold Tyler. with Chester
neldisn politeness, fifteen hundred TO nftyl.
As Mr.. Thomas walked away. tho ford
faced Colonel called after him:
-You are sure you do not want to bet any
more. Mr.. Thomasf"
mo. that will be suficient.' was tho re-
Spouse. as the owner OF Herrnis hurried
OF. Then Tyler was swamped by mob
that wanted Dazzle at any price and all
were accommodated.
Among the good things handed out for the
fifth race was flly named Inspiration. by
Ayrshire-Slster MARY liz VINO was Orcu IN