New-York tribune., 1905-04-10

were perquisites in connection with the office
ana that to the victors, party in power,
should belong the spUils. As matter of fact,
however this is entirely foreign to the subject,
and is not worthy of a moments thought The
bill Is not likely to be reported. and while there
may be one resignation from the State Racing
Commission when the term expires on May 8,
the appointment Of the new commissioner by
Governor Higgins will unquestionably be made
III nOn-partiSau manner
Hermis. Stalwart and the rest Of the Thomas
horses are getting their preliminary training at
the Metropolitan Jockey Club track at Jamaica
this year Both Hermis and Stalwart are fairly
we'll advanced, and while no definite announce
ment has been made, it looks If they were
being pointed for the Metropolitan Handicap on
the opening day al Belmont Park. Neither horse
shows any signs of the slight trouble which
necessitated a somewhat early retirement last
year. Hermis. like Beldame is in almost every
one of the big spring handicaps and top weight
in each. His labOrs viii not be light 10 hold the
high place ne has made for himself.
Judging from the reports from Gravesend
fortune still smiles on Newton Bennington. His
wo-year-olds are working in a way TO impress
all who them, and, further. they are a fine
looking lot and in a most forward condition
The fact that he has refused most hattering
offers for First Water indicates the utmost con-
hdence in the colt. 1t is not often that a man
$4,000 to $4,000 for him, and yet such was
the case, and more remarkable stiH, the offer
was declined. The o-year-olds in the string
which are likely to be much in the public eye
during the next TWO months First Water
a chestnut colt, by WaJerCresS-SWeet; JeTe
Weinberg. by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Green
room. by Glenhein-The Shrew; Afric Jewel by
Star Ruby-Afric Queen full sister to Afri-
Cander; Waterbearer. by Watercress-M -Marge-
rique, a full brother to the $4,000 Nasturtium;
Gold Bade, by GOldspinner-R -ROsette, and Bob
Edgren, by LOngiight-Felicitie q half brother
to Himself First Water, JeTe Weinberg Wa
terbearer and Afric Jewel particularly prom
tnent, and if looks, conformation and early
trials count for anything they will earn a place
in the front rank before the curtain is rung
down in the fall
The Brighton Beach Racing Association is tc
be commended for ito progressiveness. Some
complaint heard last year against the
somewhat sharp turn at the head of the stretch
and the association quick 10 accept any sug-
gestions which would improve the course has
begun work to straighten out this turn slightly
The turns will also be banked and new top
dressing put on, and it is safe 10 say that the
track will be even faster this year than last
whom Hermis and Beldame ran their great mile
and when BTOomstick beat Irish Lad a head in
worlds record time for one mile and a quarter
The career Of the full sister 10 the great Bel
dame will be watched with interest by racing
men all over the country Hardly week old
this youngster by Octagou-BelIa Donna already
shows quality, and it is hoped that she will
grow and develop into race horse quite the
equal Of her brilliant sister. Unfortunately fun
sisters and fun brothers to famous horses do
breeding indicates, but there are exceptions and
this be one.