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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. The opening of the Lincoln meeting yesterday was also the opening of the English flat Tacing season of 1899. The principal event of the day and the meeting, the Lincolnshire Handicap, a dash of one mile fell to Captain Bewickes General Peace, 5, by Gallinule Moira, 101 pounds. Lord William Beresfords Knight of the Thistle, 116 pounds, T. Sloan up, was second. H. V. Longs Edward II. was third. Twenty-six started. Until recently it was thought Berzak would represent the Beresford stable, but in two trials Knight of the Thistle showed best and so was started instead. His performance was a very good one, as the fastest milers of England usually start for the Lincolnshire. Of certain foals, yearlings and two-ye ar-olds in which St. Louis turf patrons will be interested, the Republic says: "One of the finest looking yearlings at Joseph D. Lucas Goodwood farm in St. Louis county is C. C. Maflitts bay filly by Foul Shot Lucille Manette. This filly stands 14.1 and weighs 720 pounds. Mr. Mafiitt will race a two-year-old half-brother to this filly the coming season. The two-year-old colt is by Dr. Hasbrouck. Mr. Maflitt also has three other yearling fillies at Goodwood. "The prize of the bunch is a bay,by Donald A. Rhyme. She stands 14 hands and weighs 635 pounds. According to Mr. Lucas, this is one of the finest-looking yearlings ever raised at his farm. Another bay, by Dr. Hasbrouck Miss Maud, stands 14 hands and weighs 630 pounds. The remaining member of Mr. Maflitts quartet is a bay by Abana Missouri, standing 13.2 and weighing 630 pounds. "Mr. Lucas reports four foals at Goodwood, one of which, unfortunately died soon after birth. Mendicant, who was mighty near a first class racemare in her day, has thrown a grand chestnut colt by Dr. Hasbrouck. Missie Pickwick foaled a bay colt by the same sire. Song Bird has thrown a chestnut filly, by Dr. Hasbrouck that is said to be a perfect picture of the old horse. Mr. Lucas is in receipt of a letter from a prominent eastern trainer, relating some interesting information concerning the Hasbrouck two-year-olds in training at the Brooklyn racetrack. A chestnut filly by Dr. Hasbrouck Pick Up, is reported to be as fast as a ballet. She is small in size, but makes up for it in quality. This filly is a half sister to that sweet little filly Found, one of the best three-year-old fillies on the western circuit last season. The bay colt by Dr. Hasbrouck Grisette is reported to have developed into a grand looking two-year-old, possessing both size and quality, and, whats still better, a rare turn of speed. Mr. Lucas is confident that this colt will make a first class performer. "Ex-Alderman Dennis J. Sullivan of the old Twenty-fourth Ward has a small but select string of two-year-olds in training for the coming season. Mr. Sullivan breeds his own racehorses at his Pike County farm. He has a choice band of broodmares, which he purchased from H. Eugene Leigh when the latter disposed of his La Belle stud two years ago. Mr. Sullivan thinks he will win races with Nollio Johnson, a two-year-old chestnut filly, by G. W. Johnson Woodeloa. He is also satisfied that Barleycoram, a two-year-old black filly, by Burlington Tallycoram, will carry his colors to victory at the Fair Grounds the coming season. Another promising two-year-old in the Sullivan string is a chestnut colt by Vagabond Vernal. Mr. Sullivan still owns and will race the three-year-olds Barrisso and Woodcut the coming season." Some fast work was done at Memphis Monday. A dispatch from there to the Commercial Tribune says: "Charley Pattersons bay colt McMeekin, 2, by Fonso Daisy Rose, fairly burned up the track this morning. It was by no means fast, and could be called slow. He worked a half mile in 0:49 3-5 with his weight up. Breaking at the half-mile pole, he worked to the stand, and, all things considered, this is a better work than Hamburg ever did while Mr. Patterson was training him. Owners and trainers are inclined to believe that his colt will be the champion of the year. "A. H. and D. H. MorriB Insurrection, bay filly 2, by Russell LIntrignante, stepped four furlongs in 52. She is a good filly. Bonnivard and Petit Maitre, also in the Morris string, are considered colts of stake quality. There are more promising two-year-olds at Montgomery Park than have ever wintered here before. Queen of Song worked a mile in 1:45 easily. It is believed here that Kentucky Colonel, Jolly Roger and Queen of Song will finish first, second and third in the Crescent City Derby, but it will be a tight fit between the three. Each one of the owners is trying to secure the services of Jockey T. Burns for the race. "Sea Lion and Meadowthorpe worked three-quarters in 1:18, Sea Lion finishing the mile in 1:47. W. Overton breezed six furlongs in 1:19. J. W. Schorr fc Son believe their colt has a moral cinch on the Tennessee Derby. "Leo Planter galloped the same distance in 1:201. LieberKarl has gone lame and will not be a starter in the Montgomery Handicap. Algol will carry the Schorr colors instead. His best work up to the present time was to breeze a mile in 1 :50, but he will be fit in time." According to a New York newspaper of Saturday Fred Taral writes from Mount Vernon that instead of weighing in the neighborhood of 140 pounds, he is now down to 116 pounds, stripped, and will easily be able to ride at 110 or 112 pounds. "I was never in better health at this time of the year," says Taral, "and I never weighed less. I wish to state that I have not signed to ride for anyone, and have not signed to ride any horse in any of the handicaps a s yet." This seems to dispose of the story that has gone the length and breadth of the country to the effect that Taral had signed with Eastin and Larabie, and would have the mount on Ben Holladay in whichever handicap he started. Tekla, by Argyle Miss Ali, a two-year-old in W. F. Schultes string at Louisville, is attracting considerable attention. He is a good looker and speedy. T. H. Blackburn is handling a big string composed of his own horses and some belonging to Charlo3 F. B. McLean and Thomas Green. The horses have been moved from Oakley to the Newport track and are as follows : Marioni, b. m, 7, by Farandole Monte Rosa. Motilla, b. m, 6, by Deceiver Minnie P. Ramiro II., br. h, 6, by Fonso Goldie Cad. Gid Law, b. g, 5, by Simple Simon Springhill Belle. Doncella, b. m, 5, by Duke of Montrose Spinster. Fleischmann, ch. h, 5, by Harry OFallon Lady Royster. Gallivant, b. c, 4, by Blue Eyes Pericolor. Rotha, b. f, 4, by Deceiver Zulite. Nancy Till, ch. f, 4, by Saracen Thalia. Ed Roth, ch. c, 3, by Kantaka Flirt. j Nancj Fordham, b. f, 3, by Fordham Celerity. Bsntly B., ph. c, 3, by Onondaga Skylight. Marchmont, br. f , 3, by Springbok Lorraine. Frances Reed, b. f, 3, by Hanover Extra. Besieger, b. c, 3, by Bersan Kate Morgan. The Reserve, b. c, 2, by Macduff Bandy. De Gisbert, b. c, 2, by Getaway Belle Pate. Abacus, b. c, 2, by Deceiver Constancy. W. G. Welch, br. c, 2, by Scorpion Irene Dillon. Lillian Dahl, ch. f, by Jim Gore Elsie B. T.E. Barrett, the local turfman, has fourteen horses in training for the campaign of 1899. They are: Bing Binger, b. h, 6, by Duke of Montrose Nettie. Winslow, ch. g, 6, by Blue Eyes Claretta. Josephine B., b. f, 3, by Falsetto Patroness. Teutons, b. c, 3, by Teuton Nono. Orchard, br. c, 3, by Governor Foraker Josie O. Dickey Dyer, b. c, 2, by Teuton Florimore. Barrick, br. c, 2, by Bersan Fable. Biedenueg, b. c, 2, by Fordham Mother Bunch Tommy OBrien, ch. c, 2, by Teuton Lida H. Brownie Anderson, ch. f, 2, by George Kinney Alma H. Maria Murphy, ch. f , 2, by King Eric Olathe. Delia Ostrand, ch. f, 2, by Chevalier Herschel Katherine Hayes, b. f, 2, by Order Peggy Merrill. Zebra, b. f, 2, by Hermonce. Capt. S. S. Browns horses in training for this year are as follows : Wace, b. g, 4, by Troubadour Daylight. Sam Sturgis, blk. g, 3, by Troubadour Senor-ita. Euko, br. g, 3, by Troubadour Eukonia. Good Morning, b. f, 3, by Troubadour Daylight. Diser, br. f, 3, by Troubadour Katie A. Nunkey Me, br. g, 3, by Stuyvesant Garnet. Monadour, ch. f, 3, by Troubadour Mona. Troubaline, b. f, 2, by Troubadour Eoline. Katie Didnt, br. f, 2, by Troubadour-Katie A. Volatile, b. f, 2, by Stuyvesant Viola. Carbuncle, b. g, 2, by Stuyvesant Garnet. Viva, b. g, 2, by Stuyvesant Vivaudiere. Suqualak, b. c, 2, by Troubadour Sunbeam. Chiquasalog, br. g, 2, by Troubadour Sunlight. Mondoro, b. g, 2, by Troubadour Mona. Kushlah, br. f, 2, by Troubadour Eukonia. Mavilla, b. f, 2, by Troubadour Senorita. Bay gelding, 2, by Troubadour Daylight.
