Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
DWYER-BENNET FUED
OVER JOCKEY KNAPP

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BROOKLYN. n Y, August 26-The
fact that there has been a feud of long
standing between Philip j. Dwyer and J.
A. Bennett, the owner of Flip Flap, which
finished fourth in the running of the Fu-
turity yesterday, and which would have
been much closer up had she gotten
better start, became known yesterday
before the running of the big race, as
the result of dispute over the services
of Jockey Knapp. 1t seemed that earlier
in the season Mr.. Dwyer secured con-
tract on Knapps services in case he
should start either Albert F. or Quorum
in the race. Several days ago. however
Mr.. Dwyer decided that neither of his
colts should go to the post, and he turned
his claim on Knapp's services over to Mr.
Keene. The latter, however, later inform
ed Mr.. Dwyer that he old not need the
Jockey. and as a result Knapp was en-
gagged by Mr.. Bennett while the races
were being run at Saratoga, to ride Flip
Flap. Later, however, Mr.. Keene chang
ed his mind and notified Knapp that he
desired to have him ride Oyama in the
Futurity. This news was carried to Ben
net before the races yesterday, and he
promptly appealed to the stewards, ask
ing them to decide the matter.
Andrew Miller, the steward to whom the
dispute was REFERRED. ueCtueu lUdl BEN
nets claim on the rider was better than
that of Mr. keene. When this decision was
carried back to Mr.. Dwyer, however, he at
once sent over to GraveSend and had AL
bert F. sent to Sheepshead Bay and had
his name added to the list of starters In
the Futurity. Knapp in the meantime was
notified that Mr.. Dwyer would require his
services, thus forcing Bennett to hustle for
another rider for his filly at the last min
ute. He was fortunate in getting Tommy
Burns After Burns had made the weight
in Bennet's colors Mr.. Dwyer withdrew AL
bert F., and rather than go without a
mount Knapp finally rode Oyama. 1t cost
Mr.. Dwyer just $3.50, however. to bring
about the desired result and keep Knapp
from riding Bennets FLY
Ormondale's victory in the running Of
yesterdays Futurity netted his owners SS3,-
$50, the smallest amount that any winner
OF the event has received since its inception
In 1888. Timber, who finished second, re-
ceived $3.OS3.37, while Belmere, who was
third got 81, 1867. The richest Futurity
was the one run in 1890 and was won by
Potomac. running in the co!orS of the late
August Belmont. The race that year was
worth $1,000 to the winner. The year fol-
lowing, when David Gideon won 1t for the
first time with His Hghness 1t was worth
$4,000, while Butterflies. who won in 1895.
and Requital, who won in lS96. both run
ming in the dark blue of Mr.. Gideon's stable.
gathered in s63. $50 and $69,770 respectively
for their owner.
Although Jockey Redfern has ridden few
err races this year than ever before, the
chances are that he will not have to eat
snowballs when the snow begins to fly at
the end of the racing season. The fees
that he has received for riding Mohawk ii
to victory IL the running of the Saratoga
special and the Hopeful stake, and Caugh-
nawga in the Saratoga handicap and Sara
toga cup together with yesterdays win
with Ormondale. will probably amount to
enough in themselves TO roll up his bank
account several thousands of dollars. He
received from Mr.. Sanford $500 for win
ming just one race, the Saratoga special
The first running of the Fall handicap,
which was Won yesterday by Prince Ham
burg. was in 1891 when it was won by
then 1t has been won by Butterflies. Goth
am, Ornament, Miss Marian. Previous
Waring. Coburg, King Pepper. Shot Gun
and Hamburg Belle.