The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-14
IN THE SPORTING WORLD.
ROSEBEN'S MANAGERS STILL UN-
CERTAIN ABOUT THE CARTER.
Big S~printer TO Get Another Workout To-
morrow. which VIII Decide Question
Whimsical Works q Mile I'm lao Ia
-RebO and Battleaxe Are Touted.

After a speed trial at Gravesend yesterday
David C. johnson and Trainer Frank Weir
said that IL could not be definitely decided
whether Roseben would be a starter in the
Carter Handicap at Aqueduct on Monday
until after another workout tomorrow
morning. The big Splinter turned six fur
longs yesterday morning in 1851 and was
timed In l:29 fiat for the seven-eighths the
distance for the Carter. If Mondays race
was at six ~furlongs Roseben. in the opinion
Of several expert turfmeD, would have IL
at his mercy. But seven furlongs, 1t is
thought may prove a trife too far for the
Ben Strome gelding in view OF his present
physical condition. Tomorrow morning he
will get a stif workout at seven furlongs
and II he comes up to the requirements Of
his owner and trainer Roseben will go to
the post in which event he is practically
sure to be f~avorlte. Tim Gaynor's crack
mare Whimsical continues to be regarded
as a most dangerous factor in the Carter.
She was cut loose at Gravesend yesterday
and reeled of a mile in l40H, This was
her final workout and those who saw the
performance felt convinced that it would
take a great horse 10 beat her. John A.
brakes Rebo is on the tip of the tongue
as a possible winner of the Carter. II is said
that he has been burning up the track in
his trials and that Trainer Wishard thinks
he will towrope the others. Another starter
that is talked Of among tho smart people is
II. X. Vingut's Battleaxe. by Hamburg
Xela, who was purchased by his present
owner from II. p. Whitney last fall. This
colt has developed into a fine three
year-old with a marvellous turn Of speed
and superb action. The track sharps have
had him tabled for some time. August
Belmont's Lord OF the Vale is still in much
favor and will go to the post absolutely fit.
In establishing a breeding bureau In ort.er
to improve the quality Of horses in this State,
the Jockey Club stewards have taken an
important step with the idea of further safe
guarding the turf In the East. 1t Is planned
to purchase from time to time stations that
have completed their racing careers and turn
them over to the various agricultural So
cieties of the State so that they can be mated
to mares of different classes. In this way
the Jockey Club VIII openly foster the breed
ing Of horses which. according to the pro-
visions Of the present law. is one OF the pur-
poses Of the running turf. The move il calcu-
lated TO benefit the agriculturists, who will
also receive an increased revenue in the shape
Of the new State tax. With such fair treat
ment at the hands of the Jockey Club, 1t Is
believed that II will be a long time before the
upstate legislators will advocate any meas
ure aimed at the racetracks.
AS lOINSltAlDNt VI III M - ~ = Wv ''N'
Club has reinstated Harry cochran. the
jockey who lost his license last year after
getting into trouble with the turf authOri-
ties at Hot Springs. Cochran. it Is said.
proved conclusively that he had not been
guilty Of criminal riding and that his poor
work in the saddle had been due TO other
causes. 1t is now said that he will sign n
contract to ride for James r.. Keene. Cochran
several years ago. when he was in the employ
~ tha Iata W ~ Whitney ppG considered a
phenomenon. He earned 100000 in one year.
but soon after that he met with a serious
accid ent which apparently took the heart out
of him for a while. The boy has taken eX-
cellent care of himself since his suspension
and has been exercising horses all the spring.
II he rides for Mr.. Keene he will take care OF
the heavy work, as little Wishard will be
used on the horses that have inferior engage
ments.
Both Gravesend and Sheepshcad Bay were
alive with ~thorouEhbreis yesterday. At
the Bay the most notable performers were
Tradition, Tiptoe. Woolw!ch. CARR CORN
Oaklawn. Blandy. Monterey and Oliver
Cromwell. At the Gravesend track Joaquin,
Green Room, Belmere, Proper, Waterlight.
Keator, Clark Grifhth, Oiseau. First Water
and Holscher attracted attention.
The horses owned by Boots Durncll, who
was recently ruled off the turf for life by the
Pacific Coast Jockey Club, will he sold at
auction next Saturday at Aaueduct. They
include Sir Wilfred, Lotus. Prince silver
wings, New Mown Hay, Incarnation, Brother
Frank, Vino. Israclite, Colonel Jack, Tampico.
Belle Of Iroquois and Brother Thomas. the
last four being two-year-olds.
Ban johnson. president of the American
League, was in Washington yesterday and
was introduced to President Roosevelt.
johnson presented a solid gold annual pass
to M. Roosevelt admitting him to all Ameri-
can League parks, Mr.. Roosevelt promised
to attend some of the games in Washin gton
this year. 1t is now up to the National League
to make a similar play.