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DEATH OF BOOKMAKER PICKERSGILL One of the big English bookmakers, J. Pickers-gill, a shining light in Tnttersalls ring, died a few days ago at a ripe old age, leaving a large fortune, gathered by turf operations and general business. He was a "whale" as a commission agent, and laid nnd backed horses to large sums. One of the biggest commissions lie was intrusted with was that for the Frencli colt. Durbar II., for the Derby of 1914. The return average was 20 to 1 against. After the commission was executed Durbar II. was beaten out of a place for the French Two Thousand, finishing only sixtli to Listman. Pickersgill scouted the idea of attempting to hedge tile money after the race and the horse, who belonged to the late Mr. II. B. Duryea, dropped back, starting at 20 to 1 against. He won easily by three lengths from Sir E. Cassels Hapsburg, with Peter the Hermit third in a big field.
