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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. Up to November 7 the progeny of the twenty leading American sires had won the following amounts: Ben Strome, by Bend Or Strathfleet 101,080 Star Ruby, by Hampton Ornament. . 94,035 Lamplighter, by Spendthrift Torchlight 87,070 Watercress, by Springfield Wharfdale 86,690 Ben Brush, by Bramble Roseville. . . 79,995 Mirthful, by Hagioscope Sister Cheerful 79,320 Hamburg, by Hanover Lady Reel... 79,310 Hastings, by Spendthrift Cinderella. 77,902 Pirate of Penzance, by Prince Charlie Plunder 71,175 Hermence, by Isonomy Thebais 60,501 Atheling, by Sterling dam by King Tom 59 825 Golden Garter," "by Bend Or Sandal ! . 58,730 Esher, by Claremont Una 57,815 Lissak, by Loyalist Capability 55,415 Candlemas, by Hermit Fusee 54.0S0 St. George, by Cremorne Strategy. . . 53,610 Ornament, by Order Victorine 53,235 Sir Dixon, by Billet Jaconet 52,492 Meddler, by St. Gatien Busy Body.. 46,463 Top Gallant, by Sterling Sea Mark. . 46,385 Of those whose horses will occupy stables at Gravesend all through the winter are Diemel and Dwyer, P. J. Dwyer, William B. Leeds, E. E. Smathers, J. G. Follansbee, W. W. Redfern, Harry Graham, William Barrick, A. Featherstone, Henry Harris, Ed Graves, A. J. Goldsborough, "Vic Hollar, J. L. Holland, Fred Burlew, Archie Zimmer, J. L. McGinnis, P. H. Sullivan, and several others. Of these named several will be represented at the Washington meeting, but at the close of that meeting they will return to New York and go into winter quarters at the Gravesend course. There are from three to thirty horses in the stables that have secured winter quarters, and a moderate estimate of the yearlings that will have their kindergarten exercises over the course places the number at over one hundred. The Magnitude of the winter meetings in California can be appreciated when it is known that Robert A. Pinkerton, of the celebrated Pinkerton Agency, arrived in town yesterday and intends to personally assume charge of the betting ring at Oakland this afternoon, says the Bulletin of Nov. 14. Mr. Pinkerton was accompanied by his nephew, Allan Pinkerton, and both are registered at the Palace Hotel. He intends to remain a week or more, until everything is running smoothly, when he will leave matters in the hands of his able lieutenant, Captain Forsee, and proceed to Los Angeles, where he will install an agency to take charge of the gates and betting ring at the coming winter meeting to be held at Ascot Park. Robert Pinkerton knows every confidence operator in America, and his appearance will have a tendency to keep the nefarious individuals, who usually follow any big game, from practicing their art on the local tracks. Pinkerton has just completed a tour of the world and at the earnest solicitation of President Williams came out from New York for the opening. Advice has been received at Washington to the effect that Winnie OConnor is expected home next week and that he may be seen in the saddle at Bennings before the end of the meeting. It is also probable that he will ride at some one of the winter tracks in this country. OConnor won the two closing events of the French racing seasons at Nice last week. He comes home well pleased with his first season abroad and expects to return to France next year.
