The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-21

0weYs AfO on race aays pvesens picsure oeauty
epoch Of Greece could not surpass In front OF THIS in
dsscrbabiy grand building is neat little pagoda ike
STRUCTURE designated for the judges stand Along 10 lie
east OF the main stand 10 that devoted public and
still further along the same elevated roll OF the
ground commanding splendid view Of the straigh.
SIDE of the course up the first turn and the home
stretch erected costly pagoda. the property Of gen
teman highly esteemed n TINS community, %ho thus
viewing the still further along, ON asns Grassy
knoll where ancient trees OF centuries growth cast their
refreshing shades and give out soft whispers TO the
touch Of summer breezes-a romantic spot, known az
"Pcnic Grovea rustic arbor elaborateiy construc cd,
with every for the development OF It's
rude natural beauties invites the weary or romantic
ally inclined TO the enjoyment OF quiet and pastoral ru-
mnaiion.
Between these salient points OF observation and the
spectator there stretch the eccentric curves of the broad
course. rolled aud hardened and presenting an even
surface for the hoofs of the dying couser Opposite the
main stand and along its length 10 the hrs turn, IL 10
forty-aye feet in width and though somewhat less for
the rest OF the way affords plenty the
uyrng OF the jockeys and the best Efforts OF the steeds
they oestride The shape OF the course Is something
novel-a commendable departure from the old method
OF laying out race track. At eiher end has the APP
pearance OF paraboc curve instead OF the usual rec
tangle ellpse, while in the middle the and down
track SIDE by side, that viewed a whole the
course resembles an immense dumb bell figure
eight or Two bulbs copoined al the neck. There 10.
however, great adyanta in this arrangement, and
one which invariably strikes the old patron of the turf
aranRements OF the park. Through this arrangement
the contesting horses PEELED to pass twice in
mile, directly under the eyes Of the judges and sui-
ceny Close for the latter 10 recognize the countenances
OF their jockeys The course bounded by neat rah
fence topped with wire to prevent accidents aud run
ning around outside OF the course and parallel with 10
fine carriage drive for the of tho members OF The
club this road being in turn separated from the sur
rounding country the neat picket fence eleven feet In
height which bounds the entire park
TIE STABLES
On the northern and western sides OF the Park
situated the stables, number each one hundred
and FIVE feet lpng-neat villa-ke frame buildings,
pacious in INTERIOR and presenting remarkably pc-
{uracn anSaa ranra In parhb uiii ding fhprpa
capacous boxes for the accommodation OF the horses in
training Each building has piazza, twelve feet in
width around its four sides, comfortable sleeping
apartment for the groom duty, covered way for tho
exercise of the animals in rainy weather. and paddock
each for the same purpose Mr. Jerome stable In
situated hundred yards to the rear OF the regular
stables OF the ground 1t peculiarly neat and beau
tfu two story building OF Italian style, ana contains the
famous Kentucky and his attentive grooma All OF
these buildings are rooted with slate, and the other
structures on the ground with tin On line with the
stables are several capacous and well built sheds for the
accommodation OF the of the club members, and
between these and the stables large story build
ing which is being fitted up boarding house for the
grooms gardeners abore and the rest Of the army OF
mechanics and general workmen employed on the
grounds.
Beneath the MAN stand, in the basement OF the
sructurefor its rear II presents the appearance Of
q three story building although entirely open on the
side facing the three capacious Saloons with
additional roomsfor the accommodation OF the club and
which stretches down toward the track has
been carefully sodded, and a fine lawn has
formed Oruef prevent
The club house. viewed from the stand, presents
snguarly beautiful appearance appears cnging to
the very edge OF the rocky bluff which Is perched,
and threatening with every breeze toppe and dash
its fragile form into the fair valley Of the course but
stands firmly. though light, upon It's solid rocky
foundation, and its gsening window panes IL shining
tiles, the fantastic show Of gay decorated astces a. ~
base, and the rude, rustic starways that wind about
the blur and climb up. through the water-worn
gullies 10 the rocky boulders in their attempt %
pearance OF the structure . tone Of feudal
mpressiveness whib the occasional caresring by Of
troop OF flying horses dashng round the course sends
the mind reverting farther sill into the dreamy pas
back the days when Greece devoted her best blood %
such olympic struggles, when great and noble graoed
the scene hiGn and low struggled for Distinction
bound only by the laws Of honor, before assembled
statesmen and heroea 70 dignity tho sports o.
the turf TO the great olympic standard q
honor and excellence y the work marked oat for the
New York Jockey Club. Theirs b the ereatee
honor of the present near attainment Of the frss
Of tho objects sought for with that view-ths
popuarizng and dgnifyinG the sport IN the eye. OF The
respectable community. Having marched on thus lar
successfully with their hcalthful innovations and nte
gent reconstruction Of the as Of the turf there can
be no doubt Of the final result Of the unusual 6c
which will attend the spring which open tomorrow
and continue on Thursday and Saturday. The entries
for these races arc and fully explained In tho
Advertisements, but evidently only earnest a
many exciting affars 70 come on during tho season,
since there arc training the club stables In the Park
no less than fifty horses Of Wanted ability belonging to
the stables OF Messrs Jerome Belmont, Norris Sand
| ford, Watson, Mcdaniel. Cameron, DAILY and Hunter.