New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-16
THE TURF.
The Hobokeu Fall Race Meeting-..Fourth
and Last Day.

Yesterday terminated one of the most bril-
liant turf meetings held in the North 1t being the
fourth and concluding day Of the Hudson County Asso
citation Fall Meeting. The Running throughout the four
DAYS BEEN without single exception Of the very
highest class while two or three of the races were so
closely contested be productive of the most intense
excitement among the spectators. The steepe chase
Yesterday the feature Of the day programme
attracting an immense assemblage TO the Course, ana
being productive Of unaoyed pleasure and graft
fcatiOn 10 the spectators Even the casualties winch
befen two Of the contestants, increased the inter
est which was attached 10 the race although we are
glad to say no injuries received by the parties "a
whom they occurred. That the best horse won could
not be denied and popular sympathy seemed to be Oh
.1he side of the winner.
At the Paterson Spring meeting. which witnessed
Che inauguration of seeple chasing in America NanniC
Craddock defeated Zig7ag owing 20 bis rider mlsakne
the course laid out; he however had the satisfaction
of beating his yictress in the hurdle two days
after: Al Hoboken, Mamie Craddock, iayoraoly
weighted and pounds loss than Tig1ag
well receiving the advantage of two difference
IN age beat him in the hurdle race but in the stecpe
chase yesterday, where he met her five pounds bet
ter terms carrying equal weights with her, he turned
fhe tables on her although whether he could have done
70 had she fallen. viii be disputed point.
The race between Thunder and Oakland was a magnf.
cent one; Thunder carrying 20 pounds more than his
opponent at the finish on the home stretch seemed to
have the in hand, but weight Will and Oak
land running gamely under whip and spur splen-
did race by short head only.
Every one was delighted with the racing alike of the
last day and Of the meeting well as OF the entire
management throughout. To Sheriff Francis the
highest credit is due for the efficient in which
the arrangements Of The Executive were carried ont
and his untirng efforts to promote the success OF the
meeting. The arduOus duties OF the Secretary, Mr.. j.
Harvey Lyons onerOus they were, admirably
and satisfactorily fulfilled with courtesy. prompness
and ability. But a single case Of "conyeyaucng oc
CURED through the meeting the course and that was IN
the Enclosure Yesterday where young endeayOng
10 take time by the fOreOck but from the pocket
Of spectator, was caught redhanqed ana conslgned
to the tender mercies Of the sheriff and bis assisting
police force. The ladies' stand was crowded with
galaxy Of youth fashion, and beauty lending additional
charm and attraction to the and meeting When
ever and wherever the fascinating sports Of the turf
secure the patronage and presence OF the falrer
norton OF society success is certain 10 follow.
TIE first race yesterday was the handicap steeIle
chase over about two and half miles for purse of
500. The entries and weights were: Mamie Grad
DOCK aged 100 pounds; Nglag years, 100 pounds;
Lille Parker, years, 40 pounds; Garry OaldIs 40
pounds Dennis Roedy rode bis own horse, Iigzag for
very many believed that If be had been on him in the
hurdle race he must have won it. George Pepper,
hitherto on Mamie Craddoek. The course was to
ftart at the stand jump the first hurdle about one hun
dred yards distant torn into the Enclosure before reach
ing the quaItc pole 20 rce round clearing the Aur'
dies water jump etc. each time rccnter the track near
the quarterpoe and after clearing three more hurdles
finish at the judges stand In the betting Iigzag was
the fayorte 500 to go being offered and taken on his
winning.
The RAcF.-Ziczlg and Mamie Craddock were off
first the others close behind, and Lille knocking down
the first hurdle winch the others cleared flying Zig
gag TOOK the second jump two lengths ahead Of the
Canadian mare; the rider Of Lille having fallen of
and given UP the race while Garry Oaldis had gone
past the entrance the inciosuic aud obliged 10
return thus losing considerable ground. Before reach
ing the next jump, Mamie CraddOck shot past /Rzag,
and took the three leaps clear lengths ahead
Of XgzaC Garry Oadis being several lengths behind.
The water Jump in front Of the grand stand was taken
by the lmaye four lengths ahead Of Ligzac aud she
kept the lead until she TO the fence near the guar
ter.pOle which she failed in clearing and came down
burSter her rider although shaken. not being material
" hurt. Here Garry Oald.s who had quietly worked
is way no favored by his light mpOst went up. and
passing Zgzag took the lead, the race being left TO
hese two. lie opened gap ~ SIX or clght lcnGihs
before Zigzag and kept it over two hurdles on the
finishing course Zigzag gradually gaining on lis op-
,onent as they rounded tie last turn into the straight
the last hurdle he within length, and now inc
struggle commenced. The great speed OF
,igzag on the fiat was brought INTO service ana
halenging Garry Oalds tie latter at once quit, and,
assing him. most exciting race ~ two lengths
Time not taken.
The next race was a handicap premium, two.anda-
uarter mile DASH for all horses that had started al the
leotng. livery horse was weighted, Dut Tue OhIy ones
hat cried content were Thunder 10 bi Glida, -
} Lady Dan 20 ID, and Oakland, % ID. The INST
nd last named had run in the thrce-mHe heat race /
no day before. when a splendid race between mem
'ss witnessed, at weight for age. NOtWlihstahuiug
bunder had % give his recent opponent ~ ID III tGls
ace be Was u.ade tie fayOritc bringing IN one poor
200; Gida fl35; Oakland SO, ana Gndh, 90
here was q good deal Of cAOpplng ana changln. III l
% betting. but strong disposition was sh" 10 PACK
ilda and bet against Thunder The race nom the
rst Law between the fagOTe and oakland, for those
y0 seemed 10 single themselves out for renewal Oi
eir battle ne " before aud they passed the stand
ad and head on tie first mile
Al me ouarfef Oakland was GbOui half length IN
INT bUt on the back stretch theyweIc again locked
'clheri tie speed OF Thunder enabling HIM ~ go
length the best Of ID AT The half mile pole whch
~, reased 10 twO lengths 40 tie thIee'qInfier poe
md, = uant1incf his position time III r0ht up te
yed ap, terrific Struggle tDl'ued WhpeoTd ana :