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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. AnEDglish turf journal, referring to great lo3ses and gains, says: "The various ways in which men bear their losses is extraordinary. The worst loser is generally the professional betting man, but dukes give way to their disappointment sometimes in a way equally undignified. Perhaps the most marvelous instance of iion nerve was when Hermit came to weigh in after the Derby of 18G7. Lord Hastings, whom his victory had irretrievably ruined, descended from the stewards stand, and without the slightest tinge of bravado, patted the horse on the back. On his death bed, referring to the circumstance, he observed : I said nothing, but the people did not know how I felt. " Over Macaronis Derby in 1863, and Hermits in 18G7, the largest stakes were won that were ever gained by one individual. So far as figures go the largest stake ever landed by one man was by Mr. Chaplin over Hermit. His account showed a balance of something like 150,000, but, as he remarked, a considerable part of it was on paper, and it is owing to this day. The man who won the most money, and got it, was Mr. Naylor. who had over 100,000 paid into his bankers after Macaroni had won the Derby. Mr. Merry is popularly supposed to have won upwards of 100,000 over Thormanby, those in a position to form a proper judgment believe the sum did not exceed 70,000, which is about what Sir Joseph Hawley won on Teddington. Next to Mr. Naylors winnings, probably comes the Marquis of Hastings coup over Lecturers Cesarewitch. During the extravagant era of the Regency, wagering, as it was called, reached an enormous height, and though carried on by fewer persons, comprised larger transactions than at present. Of the school of which Sir Charles Bun-bury and Captain Hellish were typical representatives, perhaps the last survivor remained to our own day in the person of the late Mr. George Payne, who lost throe fortunes on the turf. But the "genus" plunger is by no means extinct, and the names of Sir Beaumont Dixie, Sir John Wilioughby and Mr Benzon will be familiar to students of racing as men who not very long ago backed their opinion with boldness and freedom, and we know with what re-results; while an eminent West end money lender eDjoys the distinction of having paid the largest Ascot settling on record, the sum of 27,000 representing the extent of his "bad week." At Ascot, in 1876, the late Lord Derby lost some 20,000, including a bet of 12,000 to 2,000 on Petrarch when Coltness beat him. Another big thing in the way of weight carrying has been shown by the six-year-old Australian jumper Nilus. Early in December he won an open steeplechase with 193 pounds on his back. This weight was raised to 206 pounds in a handicap over a two mile course December 26 races of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club. He was beaten only by Leoway in a field of ten starters, some of which had as much as 80 pounds advantage of NUub. The winner carried G2 pounds less than Nilus, who was little distressed at the end, though ho had alroady run in a two mile hurdle race earlier in the afternoon. When Captain thou Mr. Mncholl, first patronized the Irish turf, ho may possibly have looked a bit grooti, find one pnrtictilnr bookmaker who monopolized most of tho betting at the principal mootings, soomod anxious to add him to his alruudy largo collection of customers. "Will you back ono for this raco?" ho called out as Mr. Machell passed by just whon three competitors were going to the post. "What about so and so?" asked the backer. "Even money," said the layer. "Book it to fifty," was the reply. The race was soon over, and Mr. Machells horse had won by the length of a cathedral. The next race came on, and the bookmaker wanting to get his 50 back, almost implored Mr. Machell to have a bet with him. Four horses started, and on being pressed ottds of 50 to 40 were laid on one. The favorite again cantered in first, fifty yards of daylight separating him from the second horse; so again the new hand drew. For the next event there were thirteen runners, and it seemed a good betting race. The bookmaker caught sight of his new client strolling by, and called out from the middle of the crowd that surrounded him "Have a bit on the Cup, sir?" "Lets see," said the Captain, getting on his tip toes and stretching his neck, "Lets see thirteen runners. No, thank you, I wont bet this time. Youve got a chance !" Thirty-five of the two-year-olds that H. E. Leigh is training at Louisville have been awarded the following names : Ildrim, blk. c, by Kingston Libbie L. Arrowhead, ch. c, by Kingston Arrowgrass. Fulgur, ch. c, by Kingston Ella Reed. Wiedeman, br. c, by Kingston Servia. Kindred, b. c, by Kingston Kittie L. Nazareth, br. c, by Kingston Bayadere. Maccaboeus, b. c, by Kingston Lillian L. Tildee, b. f, by Kingston Stapella. La Foudre, b. c, by Bramble Lady Wayward. King Bramble, ch. c, by Bramble Queen Beluga. Redfire, ch. c, by Bramble Red Dross. Nansen, ch. c, by Bramble North Anna. Certain, b. c, by Bramble Perhaps. Briareus, br, c, by Bramble Caledonia. Tamarin, b. c, by Bramble Virgie Wright. Preamble, b. c, by Leonatus Meddle. Statira, b. f, by Leonatus Mary C. Diffidence, b f, by Leonatus The Widow. Cariboo, b. c, by Hindoo Brenda. Colonel Hawkins, b. c, by Hindoo Miss Hawkins. Mermet, blk. f, by Hindoo Meriden. Marie Orendorf, b. f, by Sir Dixon Marina. Amaranth, b. f, by Sir Dixon Kentucky Belle. Daily Report, b. c, by Candlemas Julia Kennoy. Celeritas, br. c, by Iroquois Ogarita. Triumph, br. c, by Strathmore Kelp. Fulminator, b. c, by Burlington Lola A. Prince Real, b. c, by Prince Royal Little Hopes. Qnickfoot, ch. c, by Order Surefoot. Vohicer, b. c, by St. George Fanfare. Jaberwoc, b. c, by Major Domo Lateen. Wig, ch. c, by Donatello Qreylock. Harvest Queen, br. f, by Dandie Dinmont Harvest Time. Alorto, blk. f, by Tremont Tomboy. La Vitesse, b. f, by Longstreet Osuta. Old Sir Walter, who will not appear on tho . turf again, deserves a place in tho list of American votoran racehorses of high class. For seven yours he cut a sharp figure upon the turf, as tho following table shows: Yrs. Races. 1st. 2d. 3d. Unp. Won. 1802 8 5 0 1 2 1,745 1893.. 20 9 4 5 2 39.550 1894 22 13 4 3 2 18.225 1895 11 1 4 4 2 4,150 1896 7 2 0 3 2 10 500 1897 17 5 5 1 6 5,400 1898 8 3 0 0 5 1,940 Totals 7. ..93 38 17 17 21 21,510 William Karrick, brought up under "Snip" Donovan and Dave Pulsifer, has a good stable at Morris Park. Iu it are Miss Teuny, Dan Rice, Meehanus. Huitzitopochtli, Meddlesome, Ten-with, Strangest, Lady Sneorwell, Gaze, Ornamental, Incandescent, Royal Maiden. The two-year-olds are: Chestnut colt, by Potomac Marvel, by Mortimer. Chestnut colt, by Tenny Rokee, by Alarm. Brown colt, by Kinglike Uproar, by Uncas. Chestnut colt, by Knight of Ellerslie Coruna, by The IU-Used. Bay colt, by Tenny Glencola, by Glengary. Brown colt, by Victory Lady Himyar, by Himyar. Bay colt, by George Kinney Tocsin, by Alarm. Bay colt, by Potomac Elvira, by Pizarro. Chestnut colt, by Juvenal Inver wick, by King Ernest. Chestnut colt, by Prince of Monaco Jessie Lee B., by St. Blaise. Bay filly, by Top Gallant Tombetta, by Great Tom. Chestnut filly, by Hanover Miss Dawn, by Strathmore. Bay colt, by Top Gallant Linwood, by Van-derbilt. Bay colt, by Dry Monopole Fawn, by Virgil. Chestnut filly, by Tenny Chetah, by Eoasing-ton. Bay filly, by Tenny La Favorita, by Glenelg. The best of the Karrick youngstors, variously owned, are said to be the Top Gallant Tombetta and the Tenny Chetah fillies. Miss Tenny has grown and is expected to bo better than ever. Huitzitopochtli, which is owned by H. H. Hunn, has developed into a grand-looking animal. He was very highly tried as a two-year-old, but went amiss. Assistant Trainer Herman Brant is at Little Rock, Ark., with part of Barney Schreibers stable. He has fourteen head in his charge, including eleven two-year-olds. There are some very likely youngsters in the bunch and all of them seem to bo doing well. The two-year-olds in Mr. Schreibers stable are : Foul Play, b. f, by Foul Shot Theresa. Theon, b. c, by Lissak Caroline Hamilton. Hennie, b. c, by Balgowan Highland. Leipsic, ch. c, by Balgowan Lemon Blossom. Elbe, b. f, by Balgowan Virgie D. Bertus, b. c, by Burlington Contest. First Shot, b. c, by Foul Shot Gratitude. Annie Blow, b. f, by St. Savior Wetumka. Fine Shot, ch. c, by Balgowan Dignity. Boundlee, br. c, by Boundless Parolee. Bay filly, by Goldfinch Agnes. Besides the two-year-olds there are Stuttgart, Berkley Rose and Sedalia in the stable.
