The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-13
GOSSIP OF TEE. RACETRACK.
Question 90 10 Meddier's Heal owner stili
Asked.

For whom did Matte Corbett buy Meddler
for s5i, 900? Horsemen at westohester yes
tcrday asked this question over and over
again, but there was no definite solution TO
the problem beyond the positive statement
by Corbett that he had paid for the stallion
with his own money and that within the next
ten days he would announce the name OF a
man who will have an interest In the great
sire with nm The gossip soon started
story that Corbett's partner would be Rich
ard Croker or Mrs Iangtry. who would have
Meddler shipped to the other side In the noar
future. On this point Corbett would not
say a word. but he took pains TO deny another
rumor that he would soon hand the stallion
over TO II. p. whitney.
Close friends OF Clarence H. Mackay also
insisted that Corbett had not acted In his
behalf. while James r. Keene's statement
after the sale on Tuesday night that Corbett
had not purchased tho stallion In his behalf
was not forgotten. Some horsemen were OF
the opinion that In few days Corbett would
sell Meddler to one OF the big millionaire
breeders, possibly James B. HagRin. at n
good profit. But until Corbett let's the cat
out OF the bag the turf tout must wait and
guess.
1t was stated on excellent authority that
Blue Girl. who was knocked down to Fred
erick johnson for $4,000 was purchased In
the interests OF H. P. whitney. and that she
will go Immediately to Brookdale. where,
by the way. Meddler went yesterday for
few days until Corbett decides where he
bhall stand In future.
There was a great furry over the nom
appearance OF Alan-a-Dale in the paddock
ten minutes before the time set for the second
rate. BY a mistake, his owner. Tom
Mcdowell, thought he was entered for the
third race. and the horse was kept In his
stall accordingly. When the error was dis
covered there was some tall hustlinR. and
the buGler was held back for several minutes
while the Halma horse. who had arrived
IN the mean time. was hurriedly saddled.
Archie thinner. big Tim" sullivan q trainer,
had bet $500 on him to win SIS and was In a
stew until he saw the horse come out OF the
paddock
NJ l.. Hayman got out OF a sickbed TO see
Orthodox and De Reszke win their races in
his colors, and incidentally to bet on them.
Hayman was much cut UP over Lyme g ride
on Tradit for, as he said. he had wagered
SO, 600 on the Paset nlly "for friend" Lyme
gave an excuse for his poor peri ormance
the fact that he had lost his rens in the stretch,
but that did not satisfy those who wanted
to know why the Jockey allowed Tradition
to become blinded with mud in the run up
the backstretch.
Joe Yeager plunged on Jack Ratlin in the
nrst race and lost All OF the New York
American League ba Il players were with him
to man. while Cmpires Sheridan and o Day
gave the tossers the laugh by cashing on
the winner, Orthodox. Yeaser bet enough
money on r. l.. Johnston, in the NTH race. to
take 33S, 900 out Of the rins but the colt was
a bit short in spite of Hildebrand's best
efforts
J. H. Alexandra and Joseph E. Widener
have been appointed steeplechase stewards
for the Pmlico meeting.
Thistle Heather warmed up like q wild
horse before the last race. and there was a
wild plunge because OF the exhibition. But
Willie Davis was criticised for making too
much use OF her. Father Bill" DAILY was
so confident Proceeds would win this race
that he decided to plunge. He bet $40 on
the colt at TO l.. '.'
The winners Of the Champagne Stakes
apce its first funning in 1867 were Sarah
B. Cottrill, Finesse. Madam Dudley. Grey
Planet. Minnie W.. Grfustead. Hyder All.
vireinius. Bombast. Albert. Belinda. Carita.
Lady Rosebery. Macdufr. Breeze. Leo.
Eachus. Dew Drop Connemara. Chamois flly.
Radiant. June Day. ARA. Hoodlum. Ramapo,
Sir Excess. saiv alton. . Ben Brush. The Friar.
Plaudit, Lotharo. Kilmarnock, Garry Herr
mann. Endurance by Right. Meltonian and
Stalwart.
Charentus, Greenock. Louisville, Merito and
Wild Thyme were the previous winners OF
the New Rochelle Stakes.
Leo Swatts and his friends were burned UP
by Ike s. in the NTH race. Ascot Belle.
SumatTa and Calmness were also dsap-
pointments in the same race