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TRAINER JOYNER ON ENGLISH RACING. Trainer Jack Joyner of the Whltney-Bclmout English division of American horses at Balaton Lodge, Newmarket, in a recent interview said: "I like English racing. The people have all been kind to me and I shall always remember my visit fas a very pleasant one should I remain no longer than this season. The only kick I have to make is against the handicappers, who I think have been :rather harsh on some of my horses, namely Sixty II.. Sea Clilf. Hillside III.. Perseus III.. Bobbin II. and Delirium. These horses Americans know as onlv moderate in America and they have been rather harshly dealt with not that the handicappers think they are doing wrong in putting this weight on. I have tried to show them their merits by running them out in all their races and now I think they should be dealt with more leniently." "If they were not good horses." XIr. Joyner was asked, "why did Sir. Whitney bring them over?" "Last fall when Mr. Whitney decided to come to England," replied. XIr. Joyner. "I told him our three-year-olds were very moderate. He said, Take them over, as I will be there playing nolo and we will at least have some fun, so that is the reason they all came." "But what about the four and five-year-olds under your charge? They look well enough." "They do, but I cannot account for Fair Play II.. Priscllllan and Stamina not showing better form than they havo done, as they not only look well, but have done well. But they cant run. XIr. Belmont on his arrival, after looking over Fair Play II. !and Priscilllan. declared that he had never seen horses more improved or looking better. They have been handicapped rather heavily, which is natural, as they were good horses In America, but that has not kept them from showing their true form. They could not win with stones less. I am sending Fair Play II. back to America to see if he will run any better on the dirt." "How do you think that English racing compares with that In America?" "I like the racing over here very much, although I think the traveling to and from the various tracks is very hard on both men and horses. English race courses are far more picturesque than American, but in the way of stands and accommodation for the public I. think America is ahead of this country."
