The New York herald., 1866-07-26
Three Horses in the Race and
All Of Them Down.
ZIGZAG THE WINNER.
THE CUP WON BY KENTUCKY.
ARcOLA THE WINNER OF THE THIRD RACE.

The Largest and Most Fashionable Assem-
blagt Ever Present on q RGco Course.
&c. &c. &c.
The second day Of the Saratoga more bril-
liant than the rs the Saratoga Cup-the great event
OF the meeting-beng one OF the races which
by kentucky the champion Of The North The largest
and most fashionable assembage congrcsated on
race course was present 70 witness races.
THE COURSE AND THE coscouRsE.
The ne weather during Tuesday and the early part OF
Wednesday morning made the look on yesterday
morning in excellent trm while the hurdles which had
been put up and trimmed with green for tho rs OF
the day gave IL very picturesque appearance All the
hcaviness Of tho first day had disappeared aud although
somewhat "lumpy' in parts the track altogether
was in excellent running order From early hour it
apparent that 'the Cup Day'' would attract
greater number Of persons than prescn; during
the first day aud the ladies seemed take especial In
terest in the famous horses which TO compete for
the chief prize Of the meeting So, TO do particular
honor to the OCCASION they air appeared Ia dresses d
feren from those worn on the preceding day II
almost impossible that the the grand stand
could be brilliant than Tuesday but II certainly
appeared that tho ladies numerous and
in picturesque aud costly dresses There
many ladies at race meeting America and
beautiful and brilliant toilets As carriage after
riage drove up and the ladies alghted-the movement
Of their dresses showering around a hundred sweet
smelling perfumes-it became apparent that
the commodous stand erected by the association would
cavalieps comfortably.
hurdle Is to attract Americana; whether II
is that she likes n see the hateful sex risk their hateful
necks, loves TO the 'daring horses jamp IL is
impossible to say. Perhaps both. Az all events the
hurdle yesterday the subject OF much cntbusi
asm Directly the horses started however, and at the
first hurdle General williams fell the rider Of The horse
went clear his head and thrown heavily Sin
guary enough the ladies seemed to consider this the
best part Of the ENTERTAINMENT and when after
other OF the three Jockeys topped over perfect little
chorus Of delighted from the fair pcca
tors "Oh, do look, Jul al" "Ano.her or dear %
Thats the third; how nice ~ resounded from all SIDES
intepersed with hopes that the poor horses would
be hurt After the race irwas found that the ars:
very badly hur but the riders Of zgzas and Night
lock we're not even bruised
THE FOOLS AND rm sroRrnxBS
There the same excitement around the pool stand
and in the enclosure opposite the judges stand that
observable Tuesday, bat the for the cup ap.
preached this excitement grew more intense and the
throng grew thicker and enthusiastic u 10 certain
that just before the horses started ess sum than
half million Of dollars depending the race for
the cup All through the course the greatest anxiety
apparent concerning the hors and celebrated turf
men from al quarters congrs9alsd together 70 take
nnai look ct the favoritss before the start
when the famous Kentucky came In Arss by several
lengths the applause all the ssand was very great
the ladies being specially delighted = the Of
favorits.
The Races.
The three yesterday full Of interest," and
afforded much excitement and enjoy ment the thou
sands present In the hurdle a three Of the
tending horses fell with their riders at par. Of H.
and feared that two Of the Jockeys had received
severe injuries Il was happily found, however, that
they recovered their senses and strength suc emily to
walk away unsupported after seeing the fine Tor tho
cup As much. and perhaps more, excitement attended
this manifested last year when II was frat
run for. The entry was large, but in the end only
three remained TO against Kentucky the winner OF
last Two of these horses Of fine reputation
and the other is better than he has hitherto had
credit for. Beacon, large and powerful bay hore of
the same age as Kentucky, was here last year, AMI
had an engagement in the cup He was NO,
then deemed to be In first ratio condition By
Captain Moore and he did not him. Since then he
has made tho journey voyage 10 New Orleans and
back and has been carefully watched and prcpar by
the Captain with view 10 this race In that tine and
space he had run often and always won, that Ii
no wonder he second 10 Kentucky in the betting
and backed at odds 70 beat Delaware. The latter ia
nne four year old colt by Rnggod, and bis reputation
for speed cxceed that Of his stable companion, Onward
He was very highly thought Of among the gentlemen
OF the West Leatheriungs was the fourth horse Tbr
appearance excited Immense interest and osty.
More splendid specimens OF the horse can
found. Keutuckv enso
ran with such great speed and game 70 the
applause Of tie multitude and at time excite ap.
pfehcnsions In the minds OF kentucky's hackers
The last added not little the pleasure of the
day II was sharp and RAPID Of three-fourths Of
Kentucky, in very One and eGectlve style. Although
the time Of the cup race was greater than thas Of last
heavy, especially ON she turns and backstreseh.
TIE FIRST RACE
The first race was ~ hurdles, two miles. for a agcs
hundred 70 60 TO ihs second horse For this Dcnas lbs
Ready entered b. h. zrzae, D. Mcdaniel entered ch h.
lams. zigzag and General Williams carried hun
dred and nfy four pounds while Nigbtock had up but
one hundred and fortyiwo 20 nds The hard'cs we're
nicely arranged that oil the stand bed clear view
Of the horses while making their eaps A. the call OF
ne bugic they made their appearances promptly and In
glance at the track showed grcst mprcvsmsns frcm
yesterday but still was slow, particularly on the back
8. rss Tin s%s was no, looked for = :. hurdle
!syoc al two 10 one agans. the hcId General Williams
De ing considered the next bcst great many were
lfrsid 10 venture heavily ghtlock, no had been
particularly unfortunate In his previous engagements,
n,housh he Is known 10 be Possessed Of good spced
When everything ready the drum was tapped. and
sway they went zgzg leading and going over the nrst
hurdle, which was In front Of tho grand \
stand about nfty yards from tie starting
plac,, Eigb,iock second, both being very hne /
umps General Williams followed, but no struck the |
hurdle and fell over on his shoulders, throwing the
ockcy heavily the ground where he Law inssnsible
or some time and matter Of course, neithr horse
'or jockey had any further interest 10 The race Ngt
ock ran 70 the side Of Zezag on the turn, and they
struck the second hurdle, which was on the backsretch
,nc hundred yards past the quarter poe, IN beautiful
yic both being 10 Inc at the same moment Night
ock increased the pace drwu tho barkstretch opening
gap Of Tires lengths 70 the third hurdle, which wns
onc distance inside o. the half mile. which hc went