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A YOUTHFUL TURFMiN. "Preston Burch, Jr., son of W. P. Burch, the well known trainer, made a successful debut as an owner at Gravesend yesterday, when Stuy ve won a purse for him," says Morning Telegraph of Wednesday. "In connection with his advent on the turf, there is a story of good luck in picking the winners. The young man, who will shortly bo 18 years of age, has taken an intorest in racing for some time, and at the opening of the present season his father gave him a 0 bill with which to commenco operations. " He was successful from tho start, and hr.d the pleasure of botting on many winners. His bankroll grew rapidly as the season progressed and then he became ambitious to branch out as an owner. "He mentioned the matter to his father, and he consented to allow him to start in the business. His uncle, Green B. Morris, was consulted, and dur- t . . , , , . c K, j , , i j j , . the Buffalo meeting the young man bought the colt June Collins. "This youngster, which was bred at Eancho del Paso, was presented by J. B. Haggin to June Collins, foreman for Mr. Morris. The son of Darebin showed considerable improvement at Buffalo, and was in the money on several occasions. "The next purchase was Stuyve, formerly owned by Captain Brown and claimed by P. J. Gorman, who brought him east. He was claimed by W. T. McGrath and his good races attracted the attention of Mr. Morris and young Burch. "The gelding was bought a few days ago and is trained by Mr. Morris, whose colors he carriod in the race. The young owner was not on hand to see Stuyve win, but bis relatives displayed much enthusiasm. -Stuyve was heavily played, and his victory was very pleasing to Mr. Burch and Mr. Morris. "Young Burch plans to leave for California next week with Mr. Morris. He will take Stuyve and June Collins with him, and may secure other horses before his departure. "His many friends will be glad to see him continue mooting with success in his turf venture. Should his colors be carried to victory frequently he will have cause to remomber with pleasure the 0 note presented to him by his father. The young man may yet rank among the loading owners from a moderate start."
