New-York tribune., 1868-10-07
TIE TURF
JEROME PARK.

The air was clear, the sun was bright, the
roads were dry and hrD and the whole aspect OF the
Park was singularly fresh inviting All that could
be done by nature TO aid the purposes and expectations
OF the Jockey Club done with lberality that left
nothing to be wished for and under conditions 80 favor.
able Ii was not unfair hope that the Fall meeting
would yesterday be opened with briancy surprising
that Ell all previous occasions. Even in the absence Of
any great popular interest in the event itself 1t
was supposed that so admirable an opportu-
nifty for the interchange OF social courtesles
compliments, rivalres, jealousies and vanities
Of all Sorts could not be overlooked by the pleasure
seeking popuace. But who upon the caprices
OF the multitude 7 There was the loyeiest day OF the
season. there were the park grounds srtfuy adorned
there was entertainment apparently sufficient in quality
and variety to satisfy the exactng devotee Of the
course there everything that could be required
for spirited and exciting initiation OF the Autumn
gathering, except hepresence of the public That mper
atve condition OF success nowhere apparent Why
the public absen and how could possibly have
mained Indifferent to the combined aurements of the
weather and the American Jockey Club, 1t passes our
power to tell but IL Is necessary to record that ITS as
sistance and encouragement withheld to an extent
which not only cloudei the brightness OF the opening
day. but also threw shadow the prospects OF the
entire week.
Almost up to the hour announced for the first the
indications cheerful The attendance OF those di
rectly interested IN the proceedings ample and tho
members of the Club had assembled with particular
prompness and In confident force The ubhouse itself
presented the lively appearance which clusters of daz
zling waistcoats partcolored Kids newlytinted hair
Jewels aces and vivid uxuries OF fair weather are
to bestow. The grounds certainly not thcky
covered and the stands destitute OF nearly every
thing but benches, but everybody was sustained by
the hope OF o vast accession by the IL O'Clock
special train from NewYork. Unfortunately, the effect
produced by the arrival OF this train was 80 slight that
H. ha. N all N
ward O'Clock the dreary suspicion that all expect
taon OF great gathering, OF anything but very
smM gathering. must be abandoned, and before the
work Of the day had commenced was evident hat the
spirits OF the assembage had quito faded away and tha
very little chance remained OF arousing any degree OF
popular anmation.or excitement.
During thel races 1t Is probable that between 1000 and
1900 spectators occupied the various stands and the
grounds outsidean insignificant number considering
the amplitude Of the accommodations The grand
stand was about onethird filed and the others were
almost vacant The long lines OF carriages, crowded
with lookersOn Of various qualities and conditions
which We have been accustomed to see at the
Jerome Park meetings were not visible. Everything
was langud, even the betting little enthusl-
asIn was at times excited by the appearance OF
few distinguished visitors. who ranged In degree from
ex Presidents to przeghers but none was stirred by
the incidents the Whether the skeleton OF yes
terdsy will assist at the remaining festivities OF the week
and continue to cast gloom over what should be pc
riod OF pleasant sport yet to be seen Possibly the
public from its Indifference and prove that
It's nckleness was only momentary.
THE FIRST RACE HANDICAP
OF the 6 entries but five came to the post The Dngle
blew for the start At the second attempt the hor's
t of wen Sgetaer the & T%nts So Te0 e0e5 I SG %Slh n
she held for the three frat quarters OF mile mere was
apparent she had fred her shot her bH a
not o Cesar but Of many speen%ators % TOOK tue wp @
ito iu II H.
TO the front and came In an easy winner WIN Lzhe
T~1nkle after spurt" which did her great credit fifth
aud last Ia the race which was done In Ss good t"o
First Raoe-Hand:cap for all ages. u miles. go
entrance h {, and $40 declared $500 added ey ths
g. with 10 entries weights published August II. after
publication Of weights winner; of hGG1 to carry
D. McDsneis Lizzie Rogers @ &, bw. Frank Allen "a
r W Forbes Cimax b. h. aged Bairown'c ..........4
j. o'DOnnclIs Twinkle b. g.. years. DIN. Eclipse .o
SECOND RAcE-CHANPIos STAKES
The second race for the CHAMPION s,kes. rnnc m,o
tualty $50. and II was indeed oeautin contest, tne
horses running Snmp i9r Of ihe mi. mile Sy BoTes
nily held hard Ia hand the whole time. let out"
And s had sa 1 shs on ST the s O
IN winner By three IN U the % @ soo@ 5f cn and
held her the threeqnarter pole but here BsyGet
second Morrlss My third St Paul fourth and sand
fofd's MY nfth. Time. l:i5i
Second Raec-ChampIon Stakes for 3year olds, mile
heats $500 en a. f. 500 added by the Gun the se,onu
receive $500 out OF tho Stakes OoScu Win
Mcconnell Harness's b. c. Bayonet. by Lexington
Bowie 4 Halrs Australian ch. e. by imp Ausraan-.2
sanford's b. g., by Lexington
Mopris NJ IsSan. on T. ~ ~ Pani ch O. Iap,list t.5
rmpp nAcR-SURsERr sTiKns, TworEiR oLDs. ONE
.
The young ones got good start but it was not much Of
The start was good Dnt ns rnfe W wrs enx
Bonnie Iassie but hard pushed by Mr. C"incrons nny
and Mr.. Jeromes Rapture
Third Raee-Twoyear od' one mile $50 entrance, p D.
added By The c@H .ss $ sssSsa m sne f9Ie to receive
ID McDaniels's Bonnie Lass. b. T.. imp Balrownie
+ ". W CaHerons fnvercchy b. L. Old Caabar....
Time 1:Et
rorRTU RACR-PURsR t750--ALL AGEs-TwoMiLE HEATS.
Tne rst heat was exceedingly exciting as all the horses
ran IL the end soclose together rs TO od every
Flora McIvor' Dr. weldOns ally, took commanding lead
MP the last quarter; here IT was imposslDs 10 tr M
r,n home stonewail came out from the ruck, closely
pressed by Sarah Is. and Flora Mclvor tut hed MS Owl"
an" S,co"a m"d Mr. sanfords fine colt took the
lead and held it to The haFnis post so'%i IT. 'l,S tS
first heat. close but ended IN victory Tor Stone
wall by nye lengths c
Fourth Raee-Purse $500. all ages, two mile heat
T. g. Moores Stone wall jackson, 8. h., years Light
T. W Weidons Flora NcIyor. c. f,4years lie exington
M IT. Sandfords HOtspur, c., years, IGxingtoh.'
n n Todds Harry Booth, b. h.. years. Lexington.
d. McDanies Sarah B., b. T., years, Plahet-...' Dl9'
Time, 3I3; 348. .
Mr. McDanies illy ran we'll but was declared by the
Judges distanced for unnteltiondl foul riding ..
The race though full OF excitement to tho spectators
was very poor IN point OF ume =. o.,,.
To-day the first will be for the Stewards cur;
voi1ed ar s 400 "a niles second for selling premium Of
sSao for ali ages IA miles; third match for $500 three
forhs OF mile; fourth for premium OF $500 for all ages
mile heats fifth cup S2O horses used as hacks, to be
ridden Inv members Of tue Club.