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ONE REASON FOR JOCKEY FAMINE. When one takes the time to critically analyze the running of the races it Is found that all the talk about jockey famine is largely the fault of the owners and trainers themselves. There are several riders who have shown good horsemanship in the saddle every time they have been put up, but they seem unable to secure mounts, except in their own stables. Owners are prone to look to one of the top notch riders, and when they are not avail-aide they take aii inexperienced exercise boy in their own employ. At the same time there arc many to bo found that do not have mounts enough to make the public familiar with their names. Brunner, the lad who has recently been piloting Go Between in his races, is one of the jockeys that has thus far escaped any outside engagement. In riding Go Between he has demonstrated that he is capable of handling the Meddler horse with as good, or better results, than a Miller, Martin, Dugan, Notter, Mountain, or, in fact, any ot the others that are at present in such ready demand. It may be that Brunner is familiar with the horse, but there is no reason why he should not give a good account of himself on any oilier if the opportunity came. W. Dugan rode as snug a race on Nealon In the Suburban as has been seen this season, though be Is very seldom engaged for outside mounts, nis handling of Electioneer in the Coney Island Jockey Club Stakes was all that could have been asked, though tin; Voter colt was unable to take down any part of the purse. John IlennosAy, who rode for Will Shields, found so little to do in the east that be is now piloting the Shields horses in the west. Had he been afforded riding chances there is little doubt but he would have been a valuable addition to the riding ranks. Beckman has recently earned his way into some recognition, but it was only because he was riding for a stable that had frequent entries and his handling of the horses of Frank J. Farrell finally attracted attention of other trainers. Guy Burns is a lightweight who is entitled to many more mounts than come bis wav, and both Lowe and Brussel would do better if they were In more frequent demand. Knapp, who steered Frank Gill to victory Saturday, is not kept as busv as a rider of his ability should be, and Harty is a lightweight that has been showing a fair amount of skill in the saddle. There are several others that cannot be called to mind at present, but. the fact remains that there are always better boys idle than many of those that are riding. New York Morning Telegraph.
