New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-27
TIE TURF.
The Paterson First spring Meeting.

Yesterday was the first day OF the race'meetihg at
Patterson y. j. which is continued over to-day and
tomorrow, and which, Judging from the large con-
course Of spectators present, well as the capital
running witnessed, pIouises TO be the nost
full ever held IN the North. Fully i've thousand
people on the track, and tho arrangements
made tor their accommodation were Of the most
admirable character, and rebound highly 10 tie
credit aud Rbiiity of the executive management Of
the society. No gambling Of any description was
permitted. nor were liquors allowed TO DO sold on
the course. A private stand erected for the
mmOdation of ladies' who came out in great
force, and by their presence lent additional attras
ton to the scene and proceedings There was also
stand at mere nominal price OF admission, Tor
the working classes, who were thus by the fore
thought and attention OF the directors able par
tcipate in and witness the sport without the usual
largo outlay. The day was bright, warm and
pleasant, gentle breeze agreeaby cooling the Ter
vid heat Of the suns rays, while the scenery around
the course wss rich and beautiful The proceedings
throughout were admirably managed, and every
one present appeared TO enter thoroughly into the
enjoyment OF the occasion.
Tue fret race was three-year-olds, for purse Of
5000, ADDED to sweepstakes OF 500 EACH half
forfeit; mile heats. Nine horses Were entered, but
three only started. These were j. 5. Watson's Oh.
C. Adebaran Mr.. +. Ii. Colts lthe President of the
Society cb. c. Abu Beker, and Dir. 5. rhompson's
ch. (. by Vandal. Abu Becker won the first heat
ceverly although in the pools Of $500 he Only sold
for $40, but was declared distanced by the judges
for crossing the Vandal illy, who was awarded tho
heat. Tho next two heats were won by Aidebsran,
who consequently won the race.
lhe second race was dash Of q mile and half
weight for age, for pure OF $3.50. There were
five horses entered and all Of them started. They
were: Mr.. SherreIts b. h. by Sovereign, Mr.. Claws
Oh. (. Skedaddle, Mr.. Bush'B br. LII. Seven Oaks,
Mr.. Watsons b. C. Capt. Moore, and Capt. Moore =
b. IN. Mamona. IT proved to be a magnificent
race, Mamone winning after "a most exciting con-
fes "a M 1i rid nv
jockey, would undoubtedly have won
the race.
The third and last race was post-stake premium
Of 500, for all ages, added 10 AL entrance fee of
s150 each, half forfeit; tw0-Dile heats. Mr.. 4.
VI orris named ch. b. RepOrter Mr.. John NJ CLAW
named Edgar, and Capt. Moore named b. III. Idle
wild. Messrs. Hunter and Bush did not nams Idle
wild was backed at three 10 one against the field
Freely, Reporter standing next III estimation. The
after the fret heat III splendid style in 1891
,eatiDg Idlewild by length. The mare was drawn
)eIOre the second heat, which Reporter won easily
y four lengths in 3:5Oi, thus winning the race.
The following 10 summary:
PATERsos, N. J., Tuesday. May 26--RAoIsG-Pure $500
or 3yeaf.ods, 100 enhance. hail forfeit Mile heats.
H. J. B. Wsson's CHI c. Aidebsran. BY Commodore,
Gam sallio Lc"if..
lr >. w Tbempson'' eh. f., by Vandal, dam BY
Mr. Js. A. cm...d: iwr r. B. covi c5
Abe Bukef, by Althomet, dam Rescue. Dist
Tin.s-i.4osi I:i8t
weight for age '
Dspt Moore enters b. M Msmons years DID, by Sever.
ny Obhcoc.
" Hssoh enters b. c, yesrs old Captain Moore by
", s~"le, dam jenny Rose ..................... 2
Nv G.e. ensis b. h., years old by Sovereign. dam
h IN. Jly s.,e's e1 hkedaddle. yeaIs DID, by YoG.
, sniie a. by Glencoe. ............,. -. A
NJ u SI meme, oAeia Di M years old seyen OaLs by
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cut entrance. Mile bteir. " "'' 0s7- rave per
IF MOills's Oh. c. Reporter, BY Lexington
r.. J. ii. Clays b. c. Lds NJ. By star Dsy,s '''''
el,. 4. Mooie's b. ~. IdioNlli. BY LeIngtop.. za
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