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THE CANADIAN VIEW OF IT ITThe The resumption of racing in the State of Xew York wJIl not have any particular effect on the turf in Canada except in the way that what bene ¬ fits one benefits all engaged or interested in any particular branch of si ort Racing here has not been dependant on New York or any other place It has been supported by our own iconic and though naturally many horses eoiub here from the states attracted by the generous purses and inviting condi ¬ tions there will this year as usual bo plenty of material for all the Canadian meetings They are going slowly in Xew York with only three days a week until Saratoga opens in August and the purses will not surpass those given here so that anyway the attractions of the metropolitan courses will not be sufficient to keep away many owners who have been In the habit of racing in Canada The stables of Mr Belmont Mr AYhituey and Mr It T Wilson will naturally remain at home for the three days a week of racing they may have there since these represent members of the Jockey Club and subscribers to the fund that has been raised to guarantee this seasons sport But it has been demonstrated during the lean years of Xew York that we have as good as these right on our own tracks The owners named have many good horses but their stables do not Include many of the cham ¬ pions and we got along well before they ever came north Tliis of course docs not mean that they were not warmly welcomed nor that their absence will not be generally regretted but onlv that the competition of Xew York racing will have only a good effect here and the Canadian season should be more prosperous than ever Toronto Globe
