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 evils; whilst their influence 
fot 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. 
