The New York herald., 1867-09-19

Second Day Of the Hobokcn Races.
The races at Hcboken or rather at the Fair Grounds
OF Seacaucus have not been as successful in calling
together such q throng Of genuine sportsmen this
autumn was anticipated, but yesterday the num-
ber Of old turtles that rode through donse clouds q
auss ana ioumeyea tn,tner W 80. " -s..r-,-
amusement presented enjoyable spectacle. Although
the number Of horses entered for the contests was
small, detracting from the anticipated entertainment
those present were in part repaid for their trouble,
while many Of the knowing ones' returned 10 Gotham
considerably enriched in pocket. The track was heavy
because Of thick covering Of dust that at tunes en-.
veloped both horse and rider
The first event for decision hurdle race but FOR
unexplained reason the disappointment OF
many spectators, the ladies particularly this part OF
the programme not carried out The interest that
centred upon this race was Immediately transferred TO
the race advertised the second, selling premium OF
$500, all ages, dash Of one and o half miles
The second race was for premium OF $500, TWO mile
heats.
THE FIRST RACE
Selling premium Of $500; all ages; dash OF one and
after the race; 81 500 the highest entry and At such
to carry full weight those entered for 600 allowed
o6 S bss. bssi .sssSsd Il s s ss1. 's b. Eclipse
T. ". Weldon entered b. T. susie N. Q
knight Of St. George dam BY Glencoe, yrs.
Colonel Mcdaniel entered B. b. Oakland by Revenue,
dam by imp MarRrave aged: :....................
Time, 244Z.
Upon the opening Of the pools Colonel McDaniels en-
tries the favorites st. Patrick next while Susie M
received but little attention The pools sold at rst-
Mcdaniel, 500 Eckerson SIS; Weldon, SO, and after
wards there was moro animation in the bidding, one
pool selling $3.50 for Mcdaniel $3.50 for Eckerson, $lO5
for Weldon. Within half hour from the advertised
tmc the horses led to the half mile poe and after
Intellectual start by Oakland breaking away, all four
shot OF like rockets. Immediately Susie N. dashed
ahead Of her competitors with Black Slave second Oak
land third and St. Patrick last Down to the
pole and along tho homestrech approaching the stand
FOR tho first time, they rushed at fearful rate OF
speed, Susie NJ leading three lengths and very steady
the rest in cluster. This position was maintained TO
the quarter pole, Susie, who had now become quite
favorte leading Oakland four lengths he one length
in advance Of St. Patrick, the Black Slave several
lengths behind Reaching the half mile pole, Susie and
St Patrick had 1t neck and neck, and thus they kept
their positions to the homestretch, when tho Black
Slave, In magnificent hurst passed them all Susie now
began tire bus receiving the commendaton OF all for
her grand endeavor and to the stand they rushed Black
bad third Oakland far behind, his driver having pulled
him up on the homesretch The race was quito closely
contested, and elected great deal of interest Tho
winner once sold by DR.. Underwood to Mr.. Bas-
set for $50.
Premium Of $500; all ages; two mile heats.
Colonel Mcdaniel namod b. c. Red Dick, by Omara,
out Of dam Hattie Price, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ]
j. ~ brown named ch. b. Tycoon by Lexington,
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