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TRACERY TWO-YEAR-OLDS LOOK PROMISING. Belmont Youngsters Brought Over from France Well Thought of by Trainer Hildreth. New York. January 20. — Dr. Carey T. Grayson, who was appointed to the post of medical director of the United States Navy, with the rank of rear admiral, by President YYilson on Thursday — the appointment of so young a man stirring up a big sensation in naval and official circles — is regarded as friendly to thoroughbred racing and the thoroughbred industry. He was present at the big sale of thoroughbred stock that took place in New York in December. A Virginian, Dr. Graysons interest in racing probably centers largely around the hunts club meetings. Among the Belmont two-year-olds brought over from France, trainer Hildreth has decided that the Tracery — Ballot-bred colt named Bistouri, and the Negofol — Lady Amelia filly named Lading are the most promising, and accordingly he has established them in the same barn that houses Hourless. Strom -hall, Deer Trap and some others of the best in the Belmont stable. These two youngsters were both nominated for some of the early stakes and each has shown aptitude in early trials, with the probability that they will be hurried along in the spring However, it is rather natural that Hildreth should favor Bistouri, which is the largest and most imposing of the two-year-olds brought over, while a daughter of the sire of Hourless. especially when she is out of such a good race mare as was Lady Amelia, might be expected also to gain more than ordinary recognition on breeding lines alone. Lading considerably resembles Hourless in several particulars and also promises to be as large as her noted dam. Some of those who have seen Pelican and Alibi, two other sons of Tracery which are in the Belmont bund, are inclined to think they may prove better racers than Bistouri — indeed both of them seemed to have gained more rapidly, so far as size is concerned, since arriving on American soil. A brown colt by Zeus — Black Swan is at present the most impressive-looking two-year-old among the youngsters belonging to Schuyler L. Parsons which Dr. Karrick has in charge. He is rangy and unusually well-muscled, and is credited with having shown good fall trials. A bay colt by Sweep — Myr-telus in the same string is an even more attractive youngster, from the standpoint of graceful outline, good looks that he comes by honestly, inasmuch as Sweep was one of the handsomest race horses ever seen. A bay filly by Ballot — Ihida and a chestnut filly by The Commoner — Luckless are other good looking youngsters in the Parsons stable. "Never sired a colt that is a maiden," is the trade-mark assertion made in advertising Jim Gaff-nej . whose qualities as a sire have been thrust forward by the merits of Dodge. Jim Gaffney is twelve years old. by Golden Garter — Miss Maxim, by Maxim, second dam Ventura, by Virgil, third dam Clrica. by Lexington, fourth dam lauelia. by Young hmilius. Golden Garter was a half-brother to the English Derby winner Sainfoin sire of Rock Sandl, being by Bend Or— Sanda. by Wenlock. Miss .Maxim is by Maxim, a son of Musket. Among the progeny of Jim Gaffney. besides Dodge, Berlin and Franklin, are Sir YVellons. Emerson Cochran, Jim Savage, Hemlock and Sedan.
