New-York tribune., 1907-09-23
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.
MANY GOOD YOUNGSTERS.
AIfred Noble and CeIt Late De-
UeI0pments of the Season.

One OF the interesting developments VI Iio
racing at Gravesend last week was the quiCh
lump into prominence of Alfred Noble, the big
we'll furnished of Garry Herman-Ethel
Pace His manner Of winning the two-year-
old handicap Thursday impressed good
Judges to such extent that many did not nesi-
tate TO pronounce him one OF the best Colts OK
the season He had pull in the weights, II IS
true and he did not beat any Of the so-called
cracks, but he won like Colin from such d
good horse Lawrence T. DAILY.
Alfred Noble looks and acts like a horse that
viii pick up stake weight and carry it over any
distance. He was late in coming to hand, ana
has won two out of his three starts in COM
nandfng style. He well up. also, in his
first start after getting away badly and run
ming green He cannot be compared to Colln'
and it Is too early yet to pronounce him bet
ter horse than Celt, Uncle, Meelick. Jim Gaffney
and two three others, but it is safe to say
that he would not lack for followers II he should
meet any horses Of his age at equal weights out
side Of Colin.
Alfred Mobiles good races may lead to W.
Harry Brown getting a much higher price for
his SIRE Garry Herman, when the latter is OIL
fered at auction in November Mr.. Brown
bought in Garry Herman for S14.600 at the dis
persal sale of Captain Sam Browns stud last
fall but he has decided now to give up breeding,
and Garry Herman will be in the market again,
and should be in enough demand TO command at
least $4,000
In Colin and Celt James r. Keene has two
remarkable tWO-year-oiGS. lnere lS ilo telHits
lust now good CeIt may be, as he had done
everything required of him in his two starts in
the most commanding fashion He has hao
every opportunity to grow and develop ana may
be the better for 1t as a three-year-old. lie hau
all the worst Of the luck in the Junior Cham
pion Stakes on Saturday, he appeared to he
slightly tangled up at the start ana hao 10
run on the outside all the way. lie came Iroih
behind In the stretch in such reSolute 1ashlon
that he proved his courage and stamina beyond
Ill ND hos
essential in a great racehorse. 1t now re-
mains for him to pick UP stake weight ana WIN
in GOOD company when he viii be accepted as
second only to Colin among the many goo"
two-year-olds OF the season
Miller. the Jockey. may count himself lucky
to get such a liberal contract for riding IN the
coors of Thomas II. Williams president of the
New California Jockey Club. His retaining fee
alone will be close to S2o,UO. and ne should
earn between $4,000 and $4,000 for the year
beginning November 10. The boy is likely 10
make the most of his opportunities, as his rid
ing days are probably numbered. He has trouble
now In keeping down 10 100 pounds, and he Is
growing taller and filing out. Miller has been
remarkably successful for two years thanks
largely to his quickness at the barrier 1laI
ouickness may result some day in fatal accl-
dent as Miller takes desperate chances IN turn
ing his mounts loose but for the moment IL -
bringing him many victories, and victories
count with the rank and file Of racegoers. NH
Ter is not good Judge of pace and over a DIS
tance of ground he has lost several races in the
last three weeks which real horseman would
have won
Roseben was so much better on Saturday that
Frank Weir. his trainer was almost ready 10
declare him out Of danger. The big sprinter VIII
not go to the post again this year, but there Is
every reason to believe that he may come back
next season to earn more triumphs
The fall meeting OF the Brooklyn Jockey Club
will come to an end on Saturday. when the rae
ing scene will change to Brighton Beach for
short session. The outlook is bright for continu-
Fred Rehberger has arranged an attractive pro-
gramn1e with enough stakes TO lend some tone.
The Albemarle Handicap for mares Of all ages
is the fixture to-day. and If those named go to
the post a good race should result
The Hindoo Stakes for three-year-o at one
mile and six furongs is the fixture tomorrow.
It has an added money value of 5000. and "a
consequently rich enough 70 attract the best
Of those eligible which may include Charles Ed
ward the record breaker at Brighton Beach; Su-
perman. the Brooklyn Handicap winner Mon
fort Saracinesca, PaUronok and Frank Gil
The last named dull race on Saturday. so
that his usefulness for this season may be over.
Among the two-year-olds eligible for the Holly
Handicap Wednesday are James r Keene's
Celt, which won the Junior Champion Stakes on
Saturday; Uncle. which ran second; Meelick.
Firestone Johnnie Blake, Fair Play Notasulga,
RestigOuche and Half Sovereign. 1t Is hardly
probable that more than four five of these
will go to the post. but the race is almost sure
to be q drawing card. The Occidental Handicap
for all ages at one mile and furlong is sure
10 furnish an interesting struggle on Thursday,
while the Culver Handicap for all ages Fri
day should attract some OF the best sprnters.
Suffrage, Ven, Prince Hamburg, DR. Gardiner,
Brookdale Nymph. Sewen and Bat Masterson
have been named among others, while the two
year-olds may be represented by Uncle or Fire
stone, the only ones eligible
Three stakes are the dard for Saturday
the Kings Highway Steeplechase. the Prospect
Handicap for two-year-olds and the Second Spe-
cal The last named is at one mile and a half.
and the best horses in training being pointed
for the stake. which viii be worth some $4,000
to the winner The field may be made up OF
Running Water, Montgomery, Ballot, McCarter.
Frank Gill, Charles Edward, Dinna Ken and
Salvdere. and the battle of last Saturday be
fought over again.