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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. C. T. Boots new English horse, destined to take Brutus place at the stud, is St. Symphorien, by Muncaster son of the Derby winner, Doncaster, that sired Ben Or, winner of the Derby, from St. Editha dam of the Derby winner, St. Qatien, now at Kanclio del Paso, by Kingly Vale. St. Qatien was almost invincible as a four and five-year-old, and St. Symphorien is already quite a sire, begetting St. Shadow winner of the Furstenberg Memorial at Baden Baden, Oughterard winner of the Tantery steeplechase, St. Servan, St. Jessica and Wide Awake II. The chances are much in favor of St. Symphorien making a great name in California as a sire, for the Ben dOr horses Muncaster is bred on almost identical lines with Ben Or here Golden Garter, Ormonde, Goldfinch, Orsini and Arklow are siring some wonderfully good turf performers in this country. W. B. Van Keuren, who purchased the old Linden track in New Jersey recently, is the man who some time ago bought the Monmouth Park tracks for 6,COO. Van Keuren built the new Monmouth Park track and when he bought it in at auction it was generally believed that he had a "white elephant" on his hands. But he proceeded to break up the big iron grandstand and got rid of 950 tons at 0 each. After disposing of the other buildings and renting the land he soon got his money back and now owns.the property, which has greatly increased in value. Mr. Van Keuren said after buying the Linden track that he would use it for manufacturing purposes. Certificates of the pedigrees of the following yearlings, the property of W. C. Whitney, now in England, have been lodged with the English Jockey Club, in England : Black filly, by Goldfinch La Fleche. Black filly, by Watercress Lady Cardigan. Chestnut colt, by Knight of the Thistle Clementine. Chestnut colt, by Knight of Ellerslie Cassette. Bay filly, by Kingston Ballyhoo. Bay filly, by Lissak Caneta. Bay. filly, by Lissak Hose Standish. Bay colt, by Meddler Handspun. Chestnut filly, by Meddler Edith Gray. Bay filly, by Meddler Poetess. Chestnut filly, by Meddler Yorkville Belle. Bay filly, by Meddler Victoria IV. Brown colt, by Lissak Aunt Betsy. Chestnut filly, by Meddler Kalula. BBtBay filly, by Watercress Orange Leaf. A meeting of tha stewards of The JockeyjClub was held at New York last Monday. Those present were August Belmont, James R. Keene, Andrew Miller, H. K. Knapp, F. R. Hitchcock and F. K. Sturgis. At the conclusion of the meeting the fol lowing official statement was given out by Assistant Secretary F. Hanlon: "On the recommendation of the stewards of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association jockey H. Merrick is reinstated to ride steeplechase and hurdle races. The application of jockey L. Smith for a rehearing in the matter of the revocation of his license is denied. Jockey F. ONeill, who was suspended for his rids on Jessie Jarboe at the Buffalo meeting, is reinstated to good standing. R.W. Speakman. who was ruled off for violation of Rule 150 of the racing rules, is restored to good standing on all courses racing under the jurisdiction of The Jockey Club. The application of William Sperling to train on Jockey Club courses was denied." Fred Foster, who for the last three seasons has trained one of the largest stables in Austria, is expected to visit his old home and friends in this country during the winter. He will probably be here the first of the year, but will remain only a short time. Fred Foster, one of the first trainers of thoroughbreds to carry the American invasion into Austria, where he revolutionized training methods, has had a most successful career in that far away country. In the few brief seasons there ha has established a reputation as great as that held by Jacob Pincus, John Hucgins, Eugene Leigh and other Americans whoss work in England has placed them at the head of their profession there. Jockey Martin saw Acefull on that colts arrival in England and took a good look at the horse he will ride in uezt years Derby, if no accident prevents. The colt, that now belongs exclusively to H. B. Duryeaby virtue of H. P. Whitneys sale of his half interest, aroused much attention at Newmarket, and the critics spoke wall of him, Martin thinks that the most prominent Derby candidates-are soveral colts in the stable that Maher rides for. Sidney Paget sailed for England lastlWednesday to spend the Christmas holidays. At Sheepshead Bay track Jack Joyner has twenty-four yearlings belonging to Mr. Paget that have shown much promise in their trials. Mr. Paget will have a large racing stable of his own next year, in addition to managing the big stable of J. B. Haggin, for whom Joyner also will act as trainer.
