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LOCAL TURF GOSSIP. ThefPicket, which made a sensational mile and a half in a workout at Harlem the other day, was shipped to "Washington Park yesterday. Tickets for Derby day will be put on sale at a number of places down town today at 9 oclock. The "Washington Park Club is making a great effort to avoid delay and confusion at the gates and those who purchase their tickets before going out to the track will save themselves considerable trouble. The admission this year is .00, the same as heretofore on Derby day. Official programs will be on sale at the places where tickets may be had. They will also be sold on the trains to the races and at the track. Secretary Howard announced yesterday that the no recall system would prevail during the "Washington Park meeting. The announcement should be hailed with great satisfaction by horsemen, racing critics and the public. No one at all familiar with the history of the great race which is to be run for the sixteenth time tomorrow will ever forget the race of 1893, when the field was kept at the post nearly two hours before being finally sent away. Jockey Coburn was yesterday ejected from the grounds at Harlem and his badge taken away from him. A- number of owners have in the past lodged complaint with Judge Hamilton to the effect that the rider, after Continued on second page. I LOCAL TURF GOSSIP. Continued! from first page. Iiaving* engaged himself to ride their horses, ■ would fail to do so, and If he did put in ah appearance at the jockeys room it would always be at an overweight, which would cause the owner either to be forced to have the horse carry it or leave him the alternative of having to hustle around at the eleventh hour to seek some other jockey Of late Coburn has been shadowed by a detective in the employ of the Harlem Jockey Club and the latter reported that the rider was devoting his time during racing hours to touting. Judge Hamilton, after receiving this information, issued the edict prohibiting the rider from entering the grounds and depriving him of his badge. What action Mr. Bennett, his contract employer, will take in the matter could not be learned yesterday, but the supposition is that Coburn will never again don the colors of Mr. Bennett. Jockeys S. Helgesen, H. Phillips, J. Booker and Robbins were each fined 5 by the starter for bad behavior while at the post for the second race. Jockey T. Knight, who rode Flying Torpedo, complained to the judges after the running of the Austin Stakes that P. Phillips, who had the mount on Prince of Endurance, had deliberately pulled in while rounding the first turn, causing a jam, in which Flying Torpedo nearly fell. The judges later announced that they had fined Phillips 00 for rough riding. Requests for boxes and tickets for Derby Day have been pouring into Mr. Howards office. Many distinguished guests from all parts of the country will see the Derby. Six special cars will bring parties from New Tork City.
