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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. The Epsom Derby nominations for this year show a total of two hundred, and in this long list are names entirely unknown to fame, and therefore naturally supposed to be undergoing a private preparation. In the opinion of some of "the best authorities, it is therefore believed that the far-famed blue ribbon of the turf this year will have attached more than ordinary interest. A notable feature of the entries is that only six fillies have been named, chief of these being Baroness La Fleche. Rock Sand, the present favorite, is down for all four engagements, and so are Flotsam, Chaucer, Rebelais and Mead. Other notable colts engaged in the Derby as well as the other three races are Comptroller, Fairfield, Gilbert, Handley, Martinet, Merry Saint, Morgendale, Omar Khayyam, Persilleur, Persistence, Playbill, Post Obit, St. Gerald, Songeraf, Uncle Reggie, Wag, William Rufus and Alceus. Acefull, the Duryea candidate, is nominated for the Derby only. Last Tuesday being the final day owners were allowed to name two-year-olds according to the rule of The Jockey Club, there was a rush at Memphis to christen youngsters. Every two-year-old, with the exception of a half dozen belonging to the defunct Arnold company, have received titles which they will carry in competition. Cole and Co. named their promising chestnut colt by Guido Mazurka, Scotch Dance and the bay colt by Guido Sound, Imboden. John Fays sister to Evening Star, by Loyalist Satellite II., was named Morning Star. This filly is heavily engaged at Washington Park and Harlem. O. G. Parkes sister to Bessie Macken was named Dallas. A brown filly by Esher Fenella in the Schorr string was named -Escatara. J. P. Shipp and Co. named the bay filly by Linden Agnetta, Carmelita. T. H. Stevens half sister to Wyeth, the Derby winner, was named Nellie Cromwell. A son of Peytonia in T. C. Dolans barn is dubbed Birthday II. It is not likely the Arnold horses will be named, and an additional fine of 0 for each head may be imposed on the owners after March 1. Jockey Buchanan asked for a hearing in ; his case, and the hearing took place last Wednesday at New Orleans. Questioned by the stewards as to several of his rides Buchanan would not admit there was anything wrong with them. He said he knew that he had been riding in bad form. He laid the defeat of Telamon to riding instructions given by Hildreth, but Hildreth, when questioned, denied tha he had given any instructions. Buchanan had every opportunity to make explanations. That he did not have anything to say that was of a satisfactory nature may be taken to mean that the stewards will be in no hurry to reinstate him, even if they reinstate him at all. The stewards also questioned Buchanan about running around nights while riding there. Hildreth intimated that he thought the jockey had erred in not making a clean breast of matters to the stewards. Buchanans case appears to be in about the same position it was before. He is indefinitely suspended, and will not be admitted to the track. The "red sash, white jacket, red, white and blue cap" of George Rowe and Co., will be carried by several promising two-year-olds this year. The silent partner in this stable is W. E. Applegate, of Louisville, and the juvenile racers recently named are: Louis Kraft, br. c, 2, by St. Florian-Volma. Prince of Pilsen, ch. c, 2, by St. Florian Ever. Loveliness, b. f, 2, by Badge Lilly M. Mai Lowery, ch. f,2, by St. Florian Ja-ponica. Jockeys are becoming so scarce at Memphis that several owners are trying to develop skilled youngsters from the crop or stable and exercising boys. Young Arthur Robbins, brother Of Walter Robbins, the crack light-weight now riding at New Orleans, is being taught the fine points of steering a horse each day at Montgomery Park. He is under the tutilage of assistant trainer Walker, who has charge of James Arthurs string. Young Robbins hails from Chicago and, like his brother, shows a natural disposition to handle a horse. He is under contract to Mrs. Hazel Arthur during the coming season, and will have his first mount soon. He can do 85 pounds, and shows no inclination to take on more weight. The naming of two-year-olds entered in Memphis stakes is about completed. A few of the late arrivals show some eccentric selections claimed by western owners. Dr A. C. Bernays, the famous St. Louis surgeon has claimed the German sentence, Hast-du-Gesehen for a two-year-old entered in the Gaston Hotel Stakes. This youngster is by Dr. Hasbrouck Sallie Woodford. Sartor Re-sartus is the name claimed by Dr. Bernays for a bay gelding by Donald A.-Ladv Tay-" G- Hutchinson is the name given to O. DeWitt and Co.s bay colt by MIch?el-Ter! ragona F. W. Doss chestnut Carlo-Peeress, filly by St was named Native Daughter
