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LOCAL TURF GOSSIP. C R. Ellison stated yesterday that he had tickets on Judge Himes calling for more than 0,000 to win the American Derby. "All I ask is, that it rains, between now and Derby day, and Ill cash sure, was his only comment after the running of the special race. , , , . . C C." McCafferty has bought out the interest of his brother John in the horses formerly raced in the name of C. . C. McCafferty and Co., and in the future they will race in his name. „ John F. Schorr stated yesterday that Gold Bell would be «. certain starter m the Derby if the track is in a bad condition Saturday. Otherwise it is only probable that he may U? ZandlweSs Metc., winner of the last race, was rL np from 00 to ,200 by Fred Slocum, the bookmaker. Maloney retained his horse at ,205. All nineteen horses carded for the Austin Selling Stakes this afternoon have to pay the 0 starting fee whether they go to the post or not, consequently the value of the stakes will be ,050. McChesney is entered not to be sold m the Austin Selling Stakes, so he has to carry five pounds above scale weight. The running of the Suburban Handicap . iwill be announced at Harlem Park this a"tr was1 reported that J. B. Respess bet S3 000 on his colt Collonade to win the sixth race, getting 1 to 2 for his money. In case Golden Link might get an easy ride in; order to make matters look better for * Eggerson, J. Carter was warned by Judge Hamilton that both he and the horse were on trial and that he must not deviate a hairs breadth from his riding orders.
