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. . . , MORRIS PARK RACING. Concerning features of the Morris Park racing of Thursday the Sun of Friday says : "Lucien Lyne, the jockey whose services for next season are sought after by James R. Keone, J. B. Haggin and John A. Drake, gave another splendid exhibition of riding at Morris Park yesterday when he landed three winners, Christine A., Wealth and Hermencia, and finished third with Oom Paul. In each instance Lyno displayed superior judgment in placing his mounts, rode with fearlessness and strength, and yet had something up his sleeve all the time. Though Lynes father came here the other day to talk over Mr. Keenes offer to the boy to ride in England next year, no definite conclusion has bacn arrived at. In fact it is the impression among turfmen that father and son are rather opposed to a trip abroad, and that thoy will ultimately accept Mr. Haggins proposition, which embodies a salary of 5,000, with first call on the jockeys sarvicos. "Including the Belle Meade Stakes, Colonel Bill has won five consecutive races, having captured the Oriantal, Omnium and Ocean handicaps, together with an overnight event for all ages. Because of these performances turfmen are divided in tho opinion as to whether Colonel Bill is the best three-year-old colt of the vear. "During the races yesterday J. H. Alexandre and S. S. Howland, representing the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association, rode over the Westchester steeplechase course and measured the jumps. At the conclusion of the trip Mr. Alexandre said : "We find that the jumps are perfect and that the course is in fine condition, which means that we shall see some fine steoplechasingbeforethis meeting ends. Next year the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association will sae to it that there is a general standard for the jumps at all the race courses operating under our jurisdiction, eo that the sport may be furthered in every way." "Starter Pettingills work with the barrier yesterday was the best that he has done since C. J. Fitzgerald was taken ill. In all six races Mr. Pettin-gill got the fields away in splendid style, every horse breaking at the word of command, so that not one received a handicap at the post. There was a delay of seven minutes at the barrier in the Bronx Handicap due to the unruly conduct of Unmasked, though his rider, Spencer, was in no way to blame. But when the barrier was let go, the horses went away like a troop of cavalry. "J. A. Bennett saw starter Fitzgerald for a few moments on Wednesday and was the first person to visit the sick mans room since he was taken home from Saratoga. Bennett says Mr. Fitzgerald is slowly recovering. "Frank Farrells horses, with the exception of several two-year-olds and yearlings, will bo sold at 1 auction at Morris Park before tho races tomorrow. , Blues, Bonnibert, Colonel Paddon, Tho Musketeer, Do Reszke and others will be placed under the 1 hammer. As Tom Welsh will train exclusively for Julius Fleischmann next oar, Farrell is on the . lookout for a new trainer. "Musette, who was successful in the Bronx Handi-, cap in 1900 and 1901, established a recojtaftghe , OONTIWLKO ON 6UVOHU PAQB JVfljjC" J MORRIS PARK RACING. Continued from First Page. race and track, 1 :13, which still stands. The mare oroke down hopelessly on Monday. "Several of the big layers are coming in for adverse criticism just now for a practice that has been prevalent in the ring in a small way for a long time. It is charged that they put up particularly enticing odds against certain horses and then refuse to accept bets at the figures displayed. "Jockey Bullman has practically agreed to ride for John W. Schorr next season, provided, of course, that he receives a new license from the stewards of the Jockey Club. The contract of Jockey Minder, who is riding for August Belmont at present, expires on Dec. 15. "Jack Joyner will train H. T. Oxnards horses for the rest of the season. They always run in the name of the Albemarle Stable to that Joyner must receive part of the credit for Wealths victory in the Bronx Handicap yesterday. "Jockey Willie Shaw could not ride yesterday because of a severe attack of malaria. Jockey Wonderly is still unable to attend to businesBbo cause of an ulcerated sore throat."
