The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
T He T U r r
Saratoga Race Meeting.
NAp,oN Uousg Saraioea Augn.t


race meeting Al this beautiful and fashionable watering
place, and which will continue the three next ensuing
days Judging from present Indications the meeting viii
prove highly successful one the nent IL cha
racerzed By more than ordinary beray and the sta
bles OF thoroughbreds the spot unusually numer.
Gus, comprising all the best racing stock the United
States running the turf The tsef is crowd.
ed to overaowng with visitors ali the hotels being
pleteiy full. and accommodations very difficult TO
obtain The weather. also, although somewhat oppres
svey hot yet favorable for the racing The entire
management Of the meeng Is In the hands Of Mr. John
Morrissey Of New York. upon whom the whole pecunary
responsibility rests. His long and extensive experience
in turf matters, however, is sufficient guarantee that
the details Of the meeting will be effectively carried out
under his direction and Of this the result OF the first
days racing has Afforded ample confirmation.
The race course is about mile distant from the town,
and we regret that we cannot speak very high
OF its adaptabty for the purpose Tho track,
which Is somewhat clliptica in shape, forms the
circumference OF thny planted grove OF trees SO
II Is impossible from the stand the horses for more
than quarter Of the distance around and that is at
start aud the finish Of the race. The itself
hundred and nnetyseven yards. about sixth Of
the entire distance short Of mile; hence this crcum.
stance must be taken into consideration in noting the
time OF the various races. For convenience however,
once around the track s considered mile The attend
ance to-day was large the number OF splendid equpages
on the course filed with gay and elegantly dressed la
pears 70 be quite gala time with the fair and fashona.
bio visitors at Saratoga and their presence gives
the sporting and o. New York Pseso
Philadelphia and the Western States were also present
the FIRST race upon the programme was sweepstakes
for three year ods mile heats $500 entrance $50 forfeit
with $500 added by the proprietor Of the three
year old stakes at Paterson Philadelphia to carry Ave
pounds extra. The following were the entries:-F G.
Murphy ch. Prince OF Wales by Lexington dam shy
conia by Herald; j. W. Wedon's b. (. Lizzie W. by imp
Mahomet dam Julia II by Glencoe +. G. Moore's b. / by
Ringgold dam by imp Chesterfield; J. . waison's b. G.
Captain Moore by imp. Balrownie, dam Jenny Rose by
Glencoe;J Watsons ch Aldebaran, by Commodore,
dam Mamie Lewis by Glencoe; f. Morris c. Surprise
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Young Fashion by Monarch;
Rnoda BY Gencoe The supslo.y P Captain Moore and
the ly Lizzie w. was 80 well KNOWN and the Of
on1 n two 50 that the
them, and the race consequently left to the two
above named horses Their meeting in this race has
for some time been anticipated with an unusual degree
OF Interest," az they have been looked upon the
three year ods In America this race would de-
betting Captain Moore was taken for choice. bringing
about $40 TO the y's 500, At which relative prices
an AMOUNT o. Money was INVESTED s
led round the first turn when Lizzie deprived
him Of 1t, carrying on the running at rafting pace.
and finding he had her safe. pulled back his horse and
quietly waited .his time until turning into the straight
strides drew away and came home gallant winner by
half legnth In 1:29k.
citing any offers to back the Ally whose owner Dr. We'll
DON still retained his confidence In her ability to beat
HIM. He took lead Of length at the start and this he
increased throughout the first three quarters when the
hy got to his quarters coared and passed him. after
sharp struggeSwnnng the heat by half length in 80.
Third Heat The hackers Of Captain Moore were still
that be would outlsst tho ally and offered $50 to
$40 him. Almost directly after the start and before
reaching the first turn Sowel the clever little Jockey OF
tha tO0k n mil nj her md the c1lt
to 20 ahead with lead Of couple Of lengths. The
friends Of the colt were IN cciases, and Joy,
him again." When, however, they next appeared
in view coming round the last turn into the homestetch
vantage was maintained throughout, the horse being
mankesty outpaced, and was finally beaten by length
In 80 Lizzie W. being proclaimed the winner of the
The next race was two mile dash for purse Of $500
with the following entries:-J. W woidop's b. I. SYM
pahy, yr old by imp. Scythan dam Prunella by Glen
coe John Morrsscys b. John Davidson (late Edgar)
yr. old, by star Davis dam zenoba by imp zingaDes
Blue Bounets. by imp Hedgford c. Lloyd's b. (. Echo,
4 yr. old, by Lexington. dam by imp. Yorkshire.
Their relative estimation among the knowing may
be from the prices they brought in the pool
John d. Davidson-better known jerome Edgar, who
second to dlewid in the great four milo race the
Centreve Course, Long Island, few weeks ago, and
whose has been changed since his recent OF
Mr. j. w. Clay by Mr. Morrssey-sold for 500 Thunder.
own TO the celebrated horse lightning sold
for 5000 Echo $40 and Sympathy $l1 In pool
1924 the latter actually sold FOR 3d. Tho two for
supporting their horse, Thunder very spritedly
good start effected Thunder first showing In 'front.'
tendance. sympathy three lengths behind and Echo
last These positions remained unAltered the first time
round, the rider OF the gray riding with wreched judy
mentin fact In racing parlance, ridng his head OH
Coming up the homcstretch, GpatricK. who had been
waiting patiently and seeing. AZ he imagined. his only
dangerous rival being gradually pumped out" until he
had not an effort left In him, called upon his horse and
after short struggle passed Thunder. But unexpcct
ed danger from another quarter now showed ITSELF for
Co Va a nm inaide
answering her riders call With extraordinary gamencss
passed both Thunder and Gilpatrick and won magni0
cent race, by half length In 500.
The result took every by SURPRISE few. Of
those who had bought her for such trng price In tAe
pools anticipated her success Her owner pr Weldon
stuck her. although this her first race account
Of her breed beinc full sister 70 Lizzie w., winner Of
the first race and won over $500 at an outlay Of about
$40. The doctor warmly congratulated his double
success and the possession Of two such promising
young racing hcs as Lizzie W. and Sympathy. To.mor-
tws races are set down for decision and good sport
anticipated
SUMMARY.
SARATOGA. y. Y.-Monday, August 3. 1853. Racing
Sweepstakes Tor yr olds 5000 entrance $50 forfeit,
with 5000 added
]. W. Weldon ; b. T. Lizzie W. 3 yr. old, By INN.
scythian. dam Prunella, by Glencoe. ......... 2
J. s. Watsonsb. G. Capt. Moore, yr old, by
Timc-i 29ls 132. 1907. Track 2s7 yards short Of
n mile.
sscoyp n.cs--pAsu o. .rwo xuxs-rrRsn $780,
J. W. Weldons b. I. sympathy yr. old, by imp.
scythian dam PruneIa, bv Glencoe ........ 1
John Morriascy's b. c. John h. Davidson (latc III.
gar), 4 yr. old. by star Davis, dam 2enobia,
by Imp. Zngnncc. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. q
II. Reedy z. Thunder. 4 yr. odd, by Lexington,
dam blue Bonnets, by imp. Hedgford -. .
C. Lloyd's b. {. Echo, yr. old, by Lexington,
dam by imp. Yorkshire ..................... q
Time-3O2.
THIRD DAY.
SARATOGA SPRINGS August s, 1858.
Tho third days races went OF M usual although Q
tremendous shower up after tho first race began.
The FIRST race was sweepstakes for three year oIds,
dash Of two miles. and resulted as follows
" :. "assou y Y. !
v. Morris b. C. Surprize. q
=. q. Murphys Q. c. Southerner Observation-Disclosures
Time-3Tk.
Tho second mile heats best three in Ava ana
resulted as follows
J. watson q b. e. Captain Moore, 2 years old
I. G. Moore q b. m. bfarmora, g years old 49, . q 4
Timc-l 35, 80 and I 49,
The will close on Thursday
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The monthly meeting OF the Chamber Of Commerce. took