. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE FARM ENGLAND HAS US BEATEN. About a half a dozen years ago or more a certain clique of American rac- ing men and representative racing men at that, became enamored of the possibilities of racing in England, and they invaded that country with Ameri- can horses, American trainers, Ameri- can jockeys, and American methods. Their welcome was not enthusiastic, but their presence was tolerated until their methods began to show results. Then there was what is colloquially called in this country a "; They were weeded ou
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. 12 THE BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN THE FARM ENGLAND HAS US BEATEN. About a half a dozen years ago or more a certain clique of American rac- ing men and representative racing men at that, became enamored of the possibilities of racing in England, and they invaded that country with Ameri- can horses, American trainers, Ameri- can jockeys, and American methods. Their welcome was not enthusiastic, but their presence was tolerated until their methods began to show results. Then there was what is colloquially called in this country a "; They were weeded out singly and in groups, until now there are a few horsemen racing on the tight little isle who have gone over from this country. Danny Maher is the only exceptional jockey. And from all accounts he has ingratiated himself with the Britisher through the simple process of becom- ing a confirmed expatriate. Richard Croker is the only exceptional horse owner, and it is not necessary to re- late how dearly he is beloved by the stewards and the members of the Jockey Club. It is only necessary to say he is not wanted at Newmarket, which is the cathedral of British rac- ing. American racing methods were not fancied in England. Our sportsman- ship was questioned. Our trainers were considered too tricky, and the horde of turf followers who went in their wake were considerd toe have an unhealthful influence on the sport. All of which may have been true. As a matter of fact, divers and sundry American turf hustlers and bounders, whose presence was not considered an addition to social fabrics on Ameri- can tracks, fastened themselves on the British game. What they did we do not know, but with what they were capable of doing we are quite familiar. We are willing to grant their work must have been pretty course; their sinsâif they com- mitted anyâwere visited upon the reputable American horsemen who went racing over there. The methods of those desperate and irresponsible camp followers shou
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