Evening star., 1922-07-27

L<HsRHAPs race horses may be
little out of your line, Mr..
, - Kennedy, but I think you

Interesting to warrant You In TAKING
1t up
Our visitor was young man. one
= at the most carefully groomed and
correcny dressed i have ever met.
His card told US that We were hon
ored by a visit from Montague
Broadhurst, noted society whip, who
hId iavished many thousands OF dol
Island.
%2nu- see,", he went on hurriedly.
there have been a good many strange
things that have happened to my
horses lately" He paused d moment
then continued: They nave been los
ing consistently. Take my favorite,
Lady Lee. for instance"
"Do you think they have been
doped?" asked Kennedy quickly. eager
to get down to the point at issue, Tor
l had never known Craig TO be inter-
esIed in racing.
u don't know" replied the young
millionaire, drawing his eyelidS to-
gsSher refiectiveIy. I've hau the best
veterinary IN the country 10 look my
steOle over. and even he can't seem to
finn a thing that's wrong"
Perhaps a visit Out there might
shsw US something, cut in kenn. uy,
as-rhough he were ratner favorabiy
impressed, after all, by the novelty OF
the case.
Broadhurst's face frightened.
Then you will take II up-you are
interested? queried, adding, My
car is outside"
I'm interested in anything that
promises a new experience, returned
ACHRigs "and think this AFFAIR may be
of~that sort"
trQ Long Island, not far from the
pE0tty and fashionable town of North
bury. AS We passed down the main
st8eet l could see that Broadhurst
was easily the most popular of the
WEALTHY residents of the neighbor-
hood. In fact, the Broadhurst racing
stsbies were sort of local industry,
one of the show-places of Northbury.
as We swung out again into the
country We could see ahead or US
fipe ~thoroughbreds on Broadhurst S
psivate track, while a group Oh
grooms and rubbers watched them.
The stable itself was circular
AFFAIR of frame, painted dark reu'
which contrasted sharply with the
gHtn of the early summer trees.
Hroadhurst.s car pulled up before
lNge office and lounging room at one
eRd, above which Murchie, his man
aOer and trainer, had his suite Oh
rooms.
The Office into which Broadhurst led
US was decidedly "horsey." About the
place were handsomely mounted sad
dHs. brides and whips. more tor ex-
nb1tion than for use. In velvet-linec
cRes were scores of glittering bits.
Al. the appointments were brass
nrounted Sporting prints. trophies
ard mission easy chairs made the
room most attractive.
Before a desk sat Murchie. AS !
looked at him l thought that he had
cruel expression ABOUT his eyes.
predatory mouth and chin. He rose
quickly at the sight of Broadhurst.
"Murchie, 1 would like to have you
meet my friends. Mr.. Kennedy ana
sMr. Jam eson." introduced Broadhurst.
They are very much interested IN
horses and l want you to show them
about the place and let them see
everything.
We chatted a moment and then went
to look at the horses.
In the center Of the circular group
kof stalls was a lawn. The stalls OF
the racers in training were large box
stalls.
You have certainly trained a great
horse in Lady Lee" remarked Ken
nedy casually, as we made our way
around the ring of stalls.
Murche looked up at him quickly:
Until the last few races l thought
so" he replied, stopping before the
stall of the famous racer and opening
the door.
Lady Lee was splendid three-year-
old bay, a quivering. sensitive. high
strung animal. Murchie looked at
her a moment. then at US.
"A horse. you know" he said re
hectively. "is just as ambitious to win
a race as you are to win success, but
must have hard training. ] keep
horses in training eight or nine
months out of the year. 1 get them
into shape in the early spring ana ~
am very careful what they eat. II
they get a vacation. they may ear
green foods. carrots and grass IN
open field: but when we prepare them
for the ring or race tney mus.
have grain. bran and soft foods. They
must have careful grooming to put
the coats in first-class condition; must
be kept exquisitely clean. with the
best ventilation"
How about exercise? asked Ken
nedy.
out horses according to age. with the
distance for fast work gradually IN
tcreased."
our trip through the wonderful
stable over. we returned to the once
Murchie walking ahead with Broad
hurst. AS we reached the door
Broadhurst turned to us.
IT hope you will pardon me- ne
said, "but there Is some business up
. at the house that l must attend TO-.
"Oh, Mr. Broadhurst" interjected
Murchie. 'before you go back to town
j want to talk over with you some
of the changes that ought to be made
about the boys here. as well as their
food and quarters"
"AIl right" returned Rroadhurst'
lump into the car and ride with me.
We can talk on the way and you can
come right back. I'll pick you gen.
tlemen up later.
Kennedy nodded, quick to perceive
the cue that Broadhurst had given
tot, stainless without
Murchie watching us.
We sat down in the office and 1
looked about at the superb fittings.
DO you think it Is possible for an
owner to make a financial success OF
racing without betting? / asked Ken
nedy.
possible, but highly Improbable, -
slider that they have an excellent year
whenever they clear expenses. !
don't know about Broadhurst, but 1
believe that q good many owners
don't bet on their horses. They have
seen the Elaring csookednsss ssi sn, OF the the
pened to be officers Of Jockey clubs
or stewards Of various race meets.
Personally. I should think q man OF
Broadhurst's stamp would not permit
himself to be made .tdsan 2 victim % OF the the
wager q bit. just to give zest to the
race. American racing has often
been called q purely gambling anair.
and I think. before we get through.
that we shall see the reason for much
Of the public opposition to it."
lust then q small man entered the
once. and. seeing us, asked for M
Murchie. His face was pinched and
thin. He wore the latest cut OF
clothes, but was 50 very slight that
his garment hung loosely on HIM: