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NEW YORK MUCH THE BETTER MARKET. Paris Sales Show Mackay Was Shrewd in Selling His Yearlings in Gotham. Hy Ed. Cole. New York. January 11. — Clarence H. Mackav calculated well when he decided to ship his young horses from France to this country for sale. At a recent disposal sale of horses at Cheris Mart, in Neuilly. trance, the prices realized could not be compared with those obtained in this country at the recent sale at Durlands of the Mackay imported horses. The highest price at Cheris was ,200 paid by Signor F. Tesio. an Italian buyer, who gave that sum tor Pavlov, a filly by Rock Sand— Zambelli, the dam being the offspring of the great Flying Fox or Ajax. and the grnnddam of the filly La Carmago. a frequent stake winner. Many of the offerings at the French sale were bought in by their owners. owing to the exceedingly low prices offered for them, one being quoted as low as 5. Signor Tesio also bought a colt by Sundridge out of Cockatrice for ,640 and a filly by the great Cyllene was bid in for ,180. Considering the fact that the Sundridge colt brought here by Mr. Mackay brought Vi.ooo it can truthfully be asserted that the war has played havoc with the thoroughbred interests in Europe and the result of the Cheri sale will no doubt be the incentive for many more horses being sent here tor disposal before summer racing begius in tills country. Notwithstanding diligent efforts to ascertain the purchaser of the eighteen yearlings brought here by August Helmont from abroad, his identity has not yet been learned. Some believe the purchaser is Oifford A. Cochran, but this is not probable as ho already has al t forty horses in his stable. W. K. Vandcrbilt has Iteen mentioned as the buyer, yet this suggestion is not taken seriously. It is known that W. L. Powers negotiated the deal and will not talk on the subject. It is not likely the mystery will be cleared up until Mr. Helmoiit returns from the soath this week or next. If ever there was a racing enthusiast it is Glfford A. Cochran. He has been likened to the late Pierre I.orillard in that respect. Since Mr. Cochran has become an owner of horses he has cxiiended time and money lavishly to get the best and no owner gets more pleasure out of the winning of a race than does Mr. Cochran. His success at Now Orleans this winter has given him pronounced satisfaction. Mr. Cochran sent to New Orleans only such of his two-year-olds as seemed unworthy of stake conditions. He will he an extensive breeder later on. Tliis intention influenced him in buying so many young fillies so that his breeding establishment will he well stocked when the time arrives for extended operations. It is the prediction of old-time horsemen here that Mr. Cochran will take first rank among the thoroughbred enthusiasts of this country in the near future. While race-goers here would like to see racing begin about May 1 this year, it is not probable their wishes will be gratified. In discussing the matter one of the authorities of the turf said: "Marylands righls must be respected, and while the sport on the tracks hereabouts may begin earlier than it did last year, it can hardly be expected to begin as early as May 1, much as such an arrangement would be appreciated by horsemen and race-goers. The question of dates will not come before the Jockey Club stewards until their February meeting, but it is safe to say that racing will not begin as early as May 1 or close late in September, though there may be a few days added to the number scheduled last year." Jesse I.ewisohn is wintering in town for the time being, but will move on south or west in the near future. His friends will be glad to learn he is much improved in health.
