New-York tribune., 1909-09-04
AGAINST FOUL RIDING
G4FFNEY FILES PROTEST.
DaUeHport, the Jockey, Coii0pses
4fter Wild Ride on Miami.

James E Gaffney. who only recently Joined the
ranks Of thoroughbred owners, went before the
stewards of the Coney Island Jockey Club at
Sheepshead Bay yesterday and made formal
complaint against rough riding. lie led TO
take this action in view the that his good
niiy Louise S. was badly cut in the running Of
the last race Thursday, due entirely, accord
ing to Mr. Gaffney to foul riding shortly after The
start by ButwelI Turf Star and Butler on Bang.
Mr.. Gaffney made such a strong plea and pre-
sented his case SO forcibly that the stewards ad
Journed to the jockey room, where the boys were
warned that a repetition Of the rough and foul
work which has been going on for the greater
part Of the season would put their licenses in
jeopardy and call down prompt punishment
Mr.. Gaffney, in talking Of his reasons for going
before the stewards, said ne believed that it was
nigh time some owner made formal complaint.
as in his opinion the rough and foul riding
menace to the growing popularity of the turf. He
called attention 10 the fact that he had lost one
horse Julia Powell. from what he considered
rough work on the part of some jockey. and
that now Louise s. in poor condition from
the same cause, and might not be able start
again for time.
Mr. Gaffney expressed the opinion that more
patrol judges We're needed to keep closer watch
OF the boys, and that the stewards should mete
out prompt punishment for any infraction Of the
rule against foul riding. He said further that he
dld not know whether Louise 5. could have beaten
Turf Star, but he thought II was only fair and
right that the stewards should that every horse
had a fair chance, which was not the case In the
race on THURSDAY
This action on the part Of Mr.. Gaffney aroused
more interest among the horsemeu At the track
yesterday than the racing, which. by the way
was hardly up to the standard, in view of the
fact that the fields, with two exceptions were
small and badly balanced. There we're incidents,
however, 10 keep the crowd amused and enter
tanned, chief OF which, perhaps was the wild and
spectacular dash of Miami the way to the post
Tor the fourth race. The colt took the bit I'm his
teeth and literally gaIloped all over the place.
covering some two and half to three miles be-
fore his wild career was checked BY that time
Davenport, who had the mount was so exhausted
that he literally fell from the saddle. and lay on
the turf near the starting post for some time to
recuperate.
The boy was still in poor condition when ne
climbed back in the saddle, and totally unable to
do his mount justice. Gliding Belle was the only
other starter and, of course. she romped along in
front TO win as she pleased. On dismOunting after
the finish two Pinkerton men helped Davenport
TO the scales, but he refused further assistance
and walked Off to the paddock. only to collapse
once more before he reached the gate He was
carried to the jockey room and later appeared to
be none the worse for his exhaustive efforts. but
many Of those present expressed the opinion that
another boy should have been substituted after
Davenport had fallen off the first time.
Fitz Herbert, winner CT the Suburban Handicau
ana Lawrence ftealzdtIon stakes. made his first
appearance, after long rest. in the second race
Under the conditions he got in at weight com
pared TO his opponents, which gave him prac-
teal walk-over, and in point Of fact he won as
he pleased after E. Dugan. who had the mount
had allowed Shannon to make the running for
five furlongs. Rio Grande a greatly improved
horse, which was conceding two pounds actual
weight to Fitz Herbert, came from far back in the
stretch and beat Fighting Bob. two-year-old. for
the place. As high 1O00 to quoted at one
time against Cliff Edge, which finished last.
CherryoIa won the Autumn Handicap in a COM
mon gaHop. +. Dugan waited behind the pace to
the head of the stretch. and then sent his mount
TO the front Superstition tried to make 2 sun
away race Of the fifth event of a mile and a fur
long on the turf. but Glass brought Arasee UP
in plenty of time win cIeverly by three parts OF
a length
General NIcGregor was graduated from the
maiden class i'm the last race, while Summer Night
quoted at fancy price. beat Jeanne D'Arc, the
particular good thing OF the day, after spirited
drive in the opening race at seven furlongs.
s c. Hidreth bought half interest in Anger
ona from sam Doggatt at private terms while f.
r Bradley purchased Turf Star. which such
a fast race on Thursday, from J. w May, also at
private terms.
John Dymeut reported the death of Star Wave,
said 10 be the best two-year-oId in Canada, and
Tourenne. which is well known a handicap
horse. Both caught cold while being shipped here
from Canada. Star Wave was insured TOR $lo.,VO.
Ed Herfuer, having grown tired OF feeding Oxen
ite, gave the horse away yesterday to w Allen.
the steeplechase jockey In all probability Okenite
next appearance will be in a jumping race.
sHEEPsHEAD BAY SUMMARIZES.
FIRST RACE-rIE RELDAME: selling. for mares
years old and upward. 5000 added. seven tur-
longs, main course start SooG "g t ,3-I 49, l,