The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-06
HE TURF.
Saratoga Race Meeting.


race meeting at 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 management IL cha
raoterzed BY more than ordinary beraty and the sta
bes OF thoroughbreds the spot unusually
GUS comprising all the best racing stock in the United
States now running the turf The town tself crowd
ed to overaowing with visitors, ali the hotels being
pletey full, and accommodations very difficult to
obtain. 1he weather. also, although somewhat oppres
sively hot is yet favorable for the racing The entire
management Of the meeting In the hands OF Mr. John
Morrssey Of New York. upon whom the whole pecunary
responsibility rests His long and extensive experience
in turf matters, however, sufficient guarantee that
the details of the meeting will be effectively carried
under his direction and OF this the result OF tho first
days racing has Afforded ample confirmation.
The race s about mile distant from the town.
and we regret that we cannot speak in very high
OF its adaptability for the purpose. Tho track,
which somewhat cptical in shape forms tho outer
circumference Of thnIy planted grove OF trees that
It s impossible from the see tho horses for more
than quarter Of the distance around that is at
start aud the finish Of the The course itself IL
hundred and ninety yards about one sixth Of
the entire distance. short Of milo hence this circum
stance must be taken into consideration noting the
time OF the various races. For convenience however,
once around the track Ia considered me The attend
ance to-day was large the number or splendid equpages
on the course filed with gay and elegantly dressed
pears be quite gala time with the fair and ashiona
bio visitors at Saratoga ana their presence gives ad
the Sporting Of
Philadelphia and the Western we're also present
The first race upon the programme was q sweepstakes
Tor three year ods mile heats $500 entrance $50 forfeit
with $500 added by the propror the winner
year old stakes at Paterson Philadelphia to carry
pounds extra. The following were the entries-F. G.
Murphys ch Prince OF Wales by Lexington dam shy
COMA by Herald J. W. WeldOns b. T. Lizzie w. by imp
Mahomet, dam Julia by Glencoe; T. g. Moore's 5. b.
Rnggod. dam by imp Chesterfield; J. 8 Walson's b. 9.
Captain Moore. by imp. Barownie, dam Jenny Rose BY
GlencoeJ. s. Watson's oh. Aldebaran, by Commodore
dam Mamie Lewis by Glencoe; f. Morris' b. O. Surprise
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Young Fashion by Monarch
Rnoda by Glencoe The supsoIg Of Captain Moore aua
the fy Lizzie w. was 40 well KNOWN and the Of
ou1 q sos two on 50 nn. 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 unusual degree
OF interest, as they have been looked upon the two
best three year Odds In America this race would
eide the mooted question Of their superiority the pool
betting Captain Moore was taken for choice, bringing
about $40 TO the lys $780, which relative prices
an immense amount o. money was invested n -
led round the first turn when Lizzie went deprived
him Of It, carrying on the running at rattling pace
and finding 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 back the ly, whose owner Dr. We'll
DON still retained hts 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 colarcd and passed him, after
sharp struRgewinning the heat by half length in 80
Third Heat The hackers Of Captain Moore were still
SANG that he would outast the ally and offered $50 to
$40 on him. Almost directly after the start. and before
he tOOk n n her
to go ahead with lead Of couple Of lengths The
friends OF the colt were IN cc.asies and Joy,
him again." When, however, they next appeared
10 view coming round the last turn into the homestretch
vantage was maintained throughout the horse being
manKestly outpaced and finally beaten by length
In 1909 Lizzie W. being proclaimed the winner Of the
The next two mile dash for purse Of $500;
with the following entres:-J W woldons b. { sym
coe John Morrisscys b. John Davidson (ate Edgar)
yr old, by Star Davis, dam zenobia by imp znganee
Blue Bounets by imp Hedgford; G. Lloyd's b. T. 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 b. Davidsonbctter known No Jerome Edgar. who
ran second to Idewid in the great four mile race
Centrevile Course Long Island, few weeks ago. and
whose has been changed since his recent purchase OF
Mr. Clay by Mr. Morr,ssey-so'a FOR So Thunder
for $780, Echo for $40 and sympathy SILL In pool
OF 1924 the latter actually sold for 3d. Tho two for
men supporting their horse Thunder, very spiritedly.
good start was effected Thunder first showing in front,
with j. w. Davidson, ridden BY fitzpatrick In close ut
tendance, sympathy three lengths behind and Echo
last These positions remained unaered the first time
round the rider OF The gray riding with wre!chsd udg
Coming up the homestretch, Gipatrick who had been
waiting patiently, and seeing ~ he imagined his only
dangerous rival being gradually pumpcd out" until he
had not an effort him, called upon his horse and,
after short struggle, passed Thunder But unexpect
ed danger from another quarter now showed ITSELF for
sympathy coming with strong rush the inside, and
answering her riders call with extraordinary gameness,
passed both Thunder and Fitzpatrick, and won magnia-
cent race, by half length, In 500.
The result took every one by SURPRISE as few even Of
those who had bought her for such trng price IN ne
and well known patron OF the turf from Paterson,
stuck her, although this her first race
Of her breed being full sister 70 Lizzie W, winner Of
the first race) and $500 outlay Of about
500 The doctor warmly congratulated on his double
success, and on the possession Of two such promising
young racing flies as Lizzie W. and sympathy To NOR
twa are set down for decision and good sport
anticipated.
SUMMARY.
SARATOGA. y. Y.-Monday, August 3, 1862 Racing.
Sweepstakes for yr ODDS 5000 entrance; $50 forfeit,
with $500 added.
j. W. weldon $ b. T. Lizzie w., 3 yr old, by imp.
scythian. dam Prunela, by Glencoe. ......... All
J. $. watson's b. 9. Capt. Moore, 8 yr. old, by
Balrownic dam Jenny Rose by Glencoe 49,. 2 4
Timc-129 1;32. 1907. Track 297 yards short OF
mile.
SECOND RACE-DAsu Of Mnxs-PrRsE 5000.
J. ". weldon's b. I. sympathy. 4 yr old. by imp
scythan, dam Prunella. BY Glencoe 80. 1
John M0rrisseysb. c. Jchn b. Davidson (latc Ed
gar), a yr. old, by star Davis, dam zenobia,
by Imp. Zingnncc. ..................... q
u. Reedy q z. @ Thunder Tyr. Old, by Lexington.
dam Hue Bonnets, by imp. Hodgford 80. 3
C. Lloyds b. T. Echo. yr. old, by Lexington,
dam by imp Yorkshire .....................
Time-302.
THIRD DAY.
SARATOGA STRINGS, August s, 1858.
Tho third days went or a. usual, although
tremendous shower up after tho rst race begsn
The first race sweepstakes for three year olds
dash Of two miles. and resulted az follows
y. = NWsous .. =. Aiocpafan
r. Morris b. c. Surprixe. ................ q
=. q. Murphy O. c. Southerper. .............. 8
Time-3Ik.
The second race was mile heats best hree In Ava and
resulted as follows
| J. watsen's b. 6. Captain Moore, 3 years old 1
| 4. @. Moore g b. IN. Marmora, 6 years old - q 2 4
Tmc-l:35, I 80 and l 80
The will close on Thursday.