The New York herald., 1867-05-15
THE TURF
THE HOBOKEN RACES.
A GOOD DAYS SPORT.
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Three Capital Contests i'm the
MHS.
Backbird the Winner Of the
Hurdle Race.
1Gorrissey the Victor Of the Maiden
Sweepstakes.
RIPLEY WINS THE MILE DASH.
&c. &c. 60.
16orrissey the Victor Of the Maiden
Sweepstakes.
RIPLEY WINS THE MILE DASH
&c. &c. 60.

RIPLEY WINS the MILE DASH.
&c. SC. 60.
Ifhs annual spring meeting al the Hoboken or secau
sas Race Course commenced yesterday. The weather
eend by no means called favorable in tho fore part
q the day for meeting Of this description, being very
Soegy and manssting strong indications Of rain during
sAs day. The latter part Of the afternoon was very
agreeable During the racing light showers fell which
mot, however, OF such character as to create
8ach discomfor. The air previously had been uncom-
ony sultry which the had the effect OF dspelng
AAd replacing with such quite exhilarating So
much rain had fallen Monday night completely
.surate the track, which the mud nearly fetlock
Aesp. and SO tenacious that anticipated sats-
lhetoEy display Of speed Contrary TO general sxpeca-
Sion, however, the running very good, and would
Asvs bean creditsble had 1t taken place better
Aay and better track, the mile dash between Ripley
and Mr. Norris gray colt being spirited affair
Chat IN l:5l and ELECTED general commenda.
sen from those who could appreciate the disadvantages
ander which took place. The hurdle race was one Of
the agreeable features OF the meeting passed
- without the least mishap, except 70 . couple Of
Aurdles, which were most unceremonously knocked
over by the horses They were but temporary affairs,
and rail not TO endanger life or limb in horse
should slip otherwise fail to clear them. The track
hurdle jumping, but notwithstanding the deep and
slippery mud the horses got through it without de.
exiwont and other loss than that Of time, which
was mot quite fast IL would have been under moro
favorable auspices.
!; The mile and half dash was somewhat OF disap.
pointent In Its results the favorite being the win
ang nag but coming in second The pools sold before
nhs race began largely In Hampton Courts favor
Ne general impression being that he would win the
Nakes Norrissey, who afterwards became the winner
~ seeming be we'll known or his racing qualities
- highly appreciated. Although there were several
entries In this race 1t became apparent after tho
Ases had started that the lay between Morsssy
and Hampton Court and that the others stood chance
= success except through mishap 70 the leaders, who
an most sprtsdy throughout Interesting and well
contested race much to the pecuniay satisfaction or
cha hackers Of Of them and the general qualification
- visitors
The visitors the course were not 50 numerous as
lAsy would have bsen had the weathor the morning
bscs more propitious. Tho attendance however, was
Unexpectedly good under tho circumstances and ia
ela1sd many ladies, Who, so far our observation
aeeAed, appeared much delighted with some i'm.
yssnptu hurdle jumping by amateurs inside tho en-.
eassurs - they by the entertainment set
Aswn In the programme. The number OF visitors to-
ny win no doubt be largely in excess OF ysster-
6ay the weather ns and the atmosphere clear 70
saAbe 10 appreciate the magnificent landscape
A1s from the grand stand Of the hills and mountains the
vasys md green fields Of OF the picturesque
sssons Of New Jersey. the satisfactory racing that
1sok pIscs yesterday this course win s fur
sAsr - an inducsmsns 70 all those who contemplate
siiting Jerome PARK NEXT week. where III shs horses
aow as secaucus together with many other good ones
vn bs engaged in the very numerous and liberal purses
sGsrsd by the American Jockey Club.
The Races.
Tho races yesterday opened with . handicap hurdle
saos Of Two miles, six hurdles for horses thai
asver won hurdle stseple chase" the premium
being 500. There were seven entries, six Of which
emo 70 the post At the appointed time, viz:Colonel
eDspisls black horse Backbrd an old racer Of fame
y. Undsrwood's bay gelding Jack Armstrong very
ans race horse well known in the South and West; Dr.
Krwin's chestnut gcldng Reporter, who distinguished
hssf the Centrevle Course, L l., about six years
80 By beating the renowned 1dewid; Mr. Ryan's
shsssnut gsldng Expect; Mr. Donahue's brown horse
0Hyoven, and D. Leary's chestnut marc Lady Alice.
1hs other entry Mr.. Garvn's chestnut geldng Garrio
q, did mot put in an appearance at the summons 70
nount There was great speculation on this race Re-
Blsokbrd was selling for 500 Jack Armstrong for $40
aad all The sthers together bringing but SIS. All the
Ssde hurder Of very recently this being The rst race
e the kind that either Blackbrd, JACK Armstrong.
xxpec. Or LADY Alice have 6ssn engaged IN Reporter
Canada, hat he never winner there Is NO record
& his performances Gauyowsn has appeared before,
chances for entering race. with the above conditions
Viii be likely 70 stand good a. long as be lives There
In the most favorable spots TO witness tue exciting
sport Tho nrse one was about hfty yards from the
Ssssnes nom the quarter pole and the third 90 the
homesretch just inside the draw gate about hun
vesy prompt 4 the call and came up a brisk csnssr
Tor the work before shsm and got away pretty closely
segs4her.
ssoond, Blackbird sbird, Jack Armstrong and Expect
ftsd tns horse over The first hurdle nicely. but Bal
hdgsy, Lady Alice, was not 80 fortunate, ~ she
Liowas, who oams up next on BIackbrd, and Carney,
on Jack Armstrong Garrison, on Garryowen, seemed
sss ssa@ and was SOON T far Sshisd T x the sSs second
hurdle which the backsretch, Reporter led four
= Ave lenssh and be TOOK sns brush fence vsry pfes
. clever manner, Jack Armstrong strongly, and high
enough nye bar gase kxpeci hfh with Garry yowen
brnging up the rear, aud then making his nrss leap
Going past the half-nile pole and around the lower
aurn Reporter opened the gap ON the Others and at the
came up the well In hand going very easily,
bat he ieapsd over the hurdle he struck u
csni m the ar, Of Jumping Lady Alice vas second
leading Blackbd about one length and showering tho
mud 10 his scs sy ana h Of hsss
mad any jump 70 make as Reporter bad cleared the
nay for them. Before the mare reached the stand she
began quit and the race at the fourth hurdle
srryowen was now 20 far behind that his chances
entirely gone while the others put on extra steam and
went on with the running in gallant style. As they
passed the stand at the finish Of the nrss nile Reporter
led three len tbs Backbrd second three lengths In
front OF Expect who about length ahead Of Jack
Armstrong They were all now getting closer together
nj every ssrde At lhe fourth hurdle the one In ront
Of the stand, which had been knocked over BY Lady
Alice and again replaced Reporter went over y Drst
1sadng BIackblrd two lengths, the latter being one
lsngh front OF Expect with Jack Armstrong close q
his heels Going around the turn Reporter sui kept
Gstiing ak in q cluster Az the hfh hurdle the
ono past the quarter pole, Reporter was leading two
side. II pretty sight 10 zee them all take this
Ggnt together they got into straight work,
Although the track probably the heaviest that tbey
had IN run oaoh nj q