. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. Vol. XXXV. NO. 27. NO. 22J* GEARY STREET. SAN , SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1899. SUBSCRIPTION THREE DOLLARS A YEAR Bookmaking in England In these days wlien American trainers and jockeys and American bred horses are cutting such a wide swath on the English turf, horsemen are almost as much interested in the "doings" on the other side f the big pond as they are in purely local affairs. There is generally a disp sition to corial some one who has been "over there" and get him to tell all he knows about the game. This same "corral&quo
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. Vol. XXXV. NO. 27. NO. 22J* GEARY STREET. SAN , SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1899. SUBSCRIPTION THREE DOLLARS A YEAR Bookmaking in England In these days wlien American trainers and jockeys and American bred horses are cutting such a wide swath on the English turf, horsemen are almost as much interested in the "doings" on the other side f the big pond as they are in purely local affairs. There is generally a disp sition to corial some one who has been "over there" and get him to tell all he knows about the game. This same "corral" was worked re- cently on a well known turfman who had spent last season in England, The conversation twisted frox one subject to another, until that of the method of specula- tion was touched upon, says the N. Y. Telegraph 'There is a vast difference in the way we do business compared to the method of the English bookmakers," he said. "The majority of English courses are still un inclosed, and the space outside the stand, betting rings and paddock be ng free to the public When it comes to the freedom of the grand stand and betting ring however, the situation changes, for this can only be ob tained on ordinary days for $, while on special oc- casions, when any great race is on the card the charge is doubled. "Nor is this the on y expe se of a heavy investor, or a visitor who wants to see all that is going on an admis- sion to the inner ring and'paddock costs $ extra On Eng ish courses the stand is invariably placed from 150 to 200 feet back from the track, the intervening space being occupied by a sloping lawn. "This lawn or betting ring is divided into two sec tions the larger of which is open to all the occupants of the stand, while the smaller, which is separated from it by iron railings, is reserved for members of Tatter- sails One or more gates lead from the public ring into this. These are guarded by skilled det ctives who will let no questio
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