The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-21
T III E II II II F.
The Fashion Course Spring Meeting-scc-
Ond Days Raeing-Defeat OF the Favor
ites-Entries for To-day's Racing.

until the ensuing day, when the weather proved 10
propitious The mosoing was bright and clear and
the day continued until the first heat Of the
race was rum when very heavy Thunderstorm broke
the locality and the rain descended In such torrents
to cause temporary delay in the resumption of the
race, well as rendering the track exceedingly heavy
for the horses engaged in the race. The attend
ance Of spectators very limited, being escarce-
y equal TO the first days assemblage. The cause Of
this may be found in the fact that the general public in
yaraby hold back for the four mile heat racwhich takes
place 10 morrow. race Of this kind possesses far
deeper degree Of interest for the New York public than
either three mile race, however good may be the
quality Of the horses engaged in them They naturally
give preference where the quality of endurance
rs well Of speed il brought into exercise; hence
the superior attraction 10 them Of the four milo
race day over all the other racing. Probably one
cause Of the falling or in the number of specta-
tors may be found in the inefficient ARRANGEMENTS of
the Flushing Railad which does run in connection
with the steamers from the city 10 Hunters Point In
consequence Of this want Of continuity in the transit of
visitors 70 the race, and which last week led to the
nnoying detention of large number at Hunters Point
on their return, the road much better pa,ronzed
than the rail yesterday 1t might naturally have been
anticipated that their pecuniary interest would have
induced them to be more obligng consulting the nte
The first the programme was that for the Sub
scrbcrs Handicap for purse of $500 given by the pro-
prieor Of the course. For this the following horses
were entered and weightcd-John Hunters Nicholas l.
aged lis pounds; C.. j. Loyds Throgsneck years, 95
pounds; Thos Doswels Irona, years. Ill pounds and
G. s uoyd's Prophet years, 100 pounds. Nicholas and
race the remaining two horses being reserved for the
race for the propretors purse Betting was in favor
Of on When see 70 ~ , Ts
be was not at all liked as he evidently far different
horse than when he proved victorious this track
in previous In consequence Of this dislike enter
tanned for him. the odds RELY taken about oppo
nent, who is gray horse, by Cracker out Of sally Ward
trained by Mr. Lloyd. He was in splendid condition. as
indeed, all the horses belonging that gentleman
which speaks highly favor Of the skin and attention
Of their trainer The following is description of the
race
SUBSCRIBERS HaNDIcAP-Two MnEs AND A HALF DASH
s. Lloyd enters Ihrcgsneck % lbs. (biue jacket and
John Hunter enters Nicholas l., aged It's lbs (blue
and yellow jacket and blue cap) 800. ........... 2
Thos boswell enters Irona, years old iii lbs (blac
jacket and blue cap} dr.
C. 5. Lloyd enters Prophet, years old, 100 lbs (blue
"ehe' an" "h''e oo ''''.''''''''' or
good start was Effected Throgsneck after short dis
tance, showing advance. Passing the first quarter
Nicholas two lengths in the rear grey horse car
rying the running at good pace and keeping gradu
ally increasing the distance between them on uassng
the stand Thrcgsneck three lengths ahead which ne
maintained all the way round until entering the straight
when Nicholas closed the gap, but unable 10 live
the second time with lead Of two clear lengths The
latter carried on the running throughout and without
being approached won by dozen lengths Time 443
The Of this astonished the betting fraternity
who had set down the victory Of Nicholas certainty
and had bet Their money accordingly This the rs and
only defeat that Nicholas has track
having been uniformly successful in his previous races
s possible be may improve his performance in the
mile heat race for which he entered this dash Of
tvo and hall miles the gray horse showed a decided
supericrty Of speed, and gives promise Of turning
SECOND RACE.
Sweepstakes, for three year olds 5000 subscription,
Tbos Puryear names oh. Rosa Bonhcur Walked over
Tbos furyear names br. c. Bourbon. Drawn.
y C. Bush names C. g. Cyclone. ......... Drawn.
fondrew, Williams a Coy names b. c. Red
This did not produce contest Rosa Bonheur walk
ing and the others being drawn
THIRD RACE.
Propricors purse, two mile heats, for $500.
c. 8 Lloyd enters h. c. Prophet four wears old Il
Ihos puryear enters b. Bourbon three years old...2
mos bs"en ehtels lrona, I'VE years old.
FDy. Nile Second uae Total
First hcatf. LAX 3.52ls
second heat. 20I I0l
sTraok very heavy.
Of the day, speculation on the result was brisk
and animated. The betting principally confined TO
pool betting, although some business done the
track AT <lUo 10 $50 on tho Southern lrona win
ming the In the pools Of 1900 she sold for sl25
even as high as s35 Bourbon $50 10 800 and Prophet
s25 s35 In consequence Of the latter horse hsvips
the two mile heat the first day many were
induced 10 pin their faith him for this race u the
same distance especially as he looked in blooming condi
ton They also remembered that he had beaten Pauline
on that occasion In 34s4 while Bourbon his opponent
~ this race vas distaneed by sasher In 3l6 and why
the latter should be better vOrtc than Prophet com
pletoly surprised them This apparent inconsistency In
the betting, however, but of the many instances
which are continually occurring In the transactions Of
betting ring and the result proved that, the majority
81 cases, pubic running pretty correct guide for the
Judgment in the selection Of the winner.
First HectProrhct jumped off with the lead but was
deprived q II by rona rounding the FIRST turn. The
latter carried on the running all the way round but on
good ensucd the latter passing the judges stand ON
ihc hrsi MILE bali length IN advance Of rona, who
three lengths ahead Of fourbon-tine S. Pro-
phcs continued forcing the running and gray mare
chtng With him on the Ear side most exciting struggle
the Mansion HOUSE Prophet was leading half length
aud the mare tell back tte Bourbon taking place
second horse Most dcternncdly did the jockoys call
their horses and strive gain the lead and neck and
neck they came round the lower into the straight
run m Herr lronas chance was evidently extingushed
CENTRED IN Bourbon and Prophet The rider q the former
pow came With rush, and most gamey did the horse
useless Prophet increased his lead at every stride
end won the beat by length in 1924 Bourbon gaming
second place by three lengths ahead OF the favoritc
Just the last heat was over the thunder storm
which had been threatening for some time, broke
over the course, and compelled all TO fee for shell
ter The rain descended torrents the track which
had been In admirable condition after tho preceding ia
rain, was rendered exceedingly heavy-feocd dccp-for
the horses There was but little betting Prophet hsvnga
decided call at 500 ESQ him some time elapsed In
consequences Of the heavy rain before the horses were
again called up for the
Scoond Heot-lrona went on with the lead Prophet,
who had the inside, Tying second and Bourbon third
Aer rounding the upper turn the rider of Prophet
pun 81 hs horse and Bourbon went with the running
tie mare being next On passing the Mansion House
they all appeared together when Bourbon again went
ahead, aud Prophet clo<e at bis quarters, and the
mare, who was clearly ovorpaced in the heavy ground
oilnR hoTelessy IN the On entering the straight
Prophet joined ssue and running alongside Of Bourbon
short distance, quilted him and passed the stand with
lead o. ihrcc quarters Of length; time, 400 He re-
iained The lead al way round, aud, easily shaking 81 the
brushes which Bourbon occasionally made came home al
easy winner 0 the heat aud BY half dozen fenqs
Bourbon beating hona by the distance. Tine "a /
10 day there are two races set down for decsorthc
hfst being FOR the proprietor Of $500 three ne
heats, and The other Tor Of s400, given by the
proprietor milo heats best three IN five For the former
y e. Bushs Oh. hllcy Pauline. Thos Doswels CHI alloy
Ro~s bDbeur, end Loyds Siqrbea arc entered. for
the latter Ibrossneck, the owner of the handcap ,ua