268 BETTING AS IT MIGHT BE. 



In all that I have said in this long chapter on the subject 

 of racing tipsters, I must strictly guard myself from the 

 imputation of desiring to restrict fair criticism in any shape 

 or way. Many of our sporting writers are known to be 

 gentlemen, unbiased and far above suspicion of any kind. 

 No class would more heartily rejoice than they would to 

 see the sport shorn of its abuses ; whilst their influence 

 for good upon the turf can hardly be overrated. They not 

 only graphically describe turf doings to a daily increasing 

 circle of readers amongst the race-loving public, but they 

 point out and help to rectify abuses ; and certainly supply 

 the information that may most confidently be followed by 

 those of their admirers who will back horses, but have not 

 the special sources of information which, as I have shown, 

 are peculiar to the owner and trainer. 



