view raw text
GOSSIP OF THE TURF. During the progress of the Chicago Jockey Clubs Midsummer meeting, August 18-30, the following stakes will be decided : Monday, August 18, Speculation Handicap, ,500 added ; 1 1-16 miles. Thursday, August 21, Midsummer Selling Stakes, ,000 added ; 34 mile. Saturday, August 23, Great Northern Handicap, ,000 added ; 1 1-4 miles. Monday, August 25, Iroquois Handicap, ,500 added; 1 mile. Saturday, August 30, Fleetfoot Handicap, ,000 added ; 8-4 mile. All of the horses which Clarence Mackay directed to be sold will be offered at auction on Tuesday August 12, at the Saratoga track. When the announcement was made that the millionaire owner would dispose of his string it was stated that the horses would be sold privately, if possible, within ten days, but that if the prices offered were not satisfactory they would be auctioned. Offers were made for Mexican and one or two others in the stable, and Charles Hill, the trainer, communicated with Mr. Mackay by cable. Evidently the prices named by would-be purchasers were not satisfactory, for Mr. Hill yesterday announced the decision to place the horses in the hands of the auctioneer. He declined to discuss the matter of the offers or the amounts now that the sale is to bo held. There is sure to be some lively bidding for Mexican, Heno and His Eminence. As the horses will continue in training they will be ready to fill their engagements in the rich stakes at Saratoga.
