El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-12-24
GOOD CROP Of TWO YEAR 0LDS DUE
JAN. | FROM MONCR|EF YEARuhGS

trimmed such near-first class racers as
Jack Denman, Adrian and Antenor
the colt came from behind after appar-
emily being beaten. Both Jack Denman
and Antenor are derby candidates
Of the balance of the eligibles for
the $4,000 event, Star Charter, which
won both of his starts at the meeting
stands out head and shoulders. In
view of the fact that the colt is also
from the stable of ]. W. Schorr, it can
easily be seen what a strong hand the
Memphian holds. Were prices 70 be
posted on the derby tomorrow. it is
fair to presume that the entry-Edda
and Star Charter, would be favoritesr
probably as short as to 10.
Fever Kills Several Racers.
An epidemic of fever. diagnosed by
veterinarians as catarrhal pneumonia,
and probably one of the most dreaded
of all equine maladies, carried off sew
eral good racers since opening day.
Hughie McCarren, jr., probably suf-
fered the heaviest loss in that four OF
his string succumbed in as many days.
1t will be remembered that the same
malady carried off many useful racers
here one year ago, among them Patsy,
probably the most improved horse OF
his year. Several theories have been
advanced as to the cause Of the trouble,
the most logical of which seem TO b5
the prevalence of arctic weather and
the old boys which formerly were a
part of the present race track site. but
Of course. now filled in. These old
boys, it is said, make stencil which is
fever laden.
Turf Review of Year.
With but a couple more days remain
ing of the year 1910. a brief pen gallop
over the happenings Of the past -
months sofar as the turf is concerned
may prove of interest to the followers
and admirers of the running horse. In
cidentally it might be said that despite
the enforcement of stringent anti
gambling laws. especially in the EN-.
pire state. there was marked improve.
ment in conditions governing the sport
as compared with that Of the year
previous
UnQuestionably one of the most
notable features of racing during the
past season was the marked success Of
the small but select stable raced by
Sam Hildreth. who headed the list Of
winning owners on the Metropolitan
circuit. But while a good deal Of
HildrethS success was accounted for by
virtue of his own personal ability as
trainer and conditioner of the thor
oughbred, still the fact that he pos
ing peer-of all the riders-helped
materially TO swell the earnings of his
horses. Without the possibility of
doubt, Shilling is a marvel of the pig
skin profession and one OF the great
est, if not the greatest, riders ever de-
veloped in this country.
Bum Year For Jockeys.
While on the topic OF Jockeys it might
be pointed out that while the year 1910
was fruitful in many respects the crop
of jockeys developed during the past
season was undoubtedly the most me-
diocre ever recorded. Unlike the past
five or six seasons not one real, high
class jockey was developed unless little
Garner may be pointed to as product
of the racing season Of 1910. Even he.
however, falls far below the standard
of star. Early in the spring two lads.
A. Thomas and Benschoten, did give
some promise but in both instances they
proved false alarms. That one great
quality-nerve-was found to be lack
ing in the makeup Of both, though in
the case of the former it was not sur
prising that he, a negro lad, should
show a streak of yellow" eventually
inasmuch as all the big white boys took
to "herding" him numerically just as
soon as he began to attract notice.
The retirement from the saddle of
jockeys V. Powers and Csoville occurred
during the latter part of the past sea-
son and left void that will long be
felt by horsemen and turf followers
alike In both cases excessive weight
forced these two stars to quit their
profession. Both had amassed for
tunes, however, and can live in luxury
the rest of their days.
One OF the outstanding features of
the year was the DEVELOPMENT of a re-
markedly high class lot of twoyear-
o1ds, but to Sam. Hildreth's giant King
ston colt, Novelty, goes the laurel
wreath emblematic of champion among
the twoyearolds. 1t is always a cause
of debate, however. whenever the sub
ject is brought up, as to whether or
not Bashti is not the peer of the Hill
dreth crack. Safe, however. is it to
say that he is unquestionably the queen
of this years twoyearold fillies. Love-
Not was another high class filly devel !
oped in the east, while out in the mid
die west at least three excellent pros |
pectS were uncovered in Governor GRAY, |