The New York herald., 1869-06-11
Third Day Of the Meeting at
Jerome Park.
FOUR WELL CONTESTED RACES
Unfavorable Weather, Heavy Rain
and Dsnse Fog.
Beauty and Fashion Brave
the Storm.

A0Oa hCy dEASA u tAsAAAIAA LIZ - Y
the Storm.
The third day OF the Spring meeting OF the Amer-
can Jockey Club races was opened at the Jerome
Park course grounds yesterday. The sport was con-
cluded, by the exhaustion Of an ample programme,
despite continuance Of very unfav0rable weather,
rain falling heavily during the afternoon and even-
Ing. There four races In the following order:
For the Hopeful Stakes; the LADIES' STAKES, the
American "Oaks;' the Metropolitan Stakes. and q
selling race The different contests were conducted
in fine spirit, arording ample promise that within
few years our young and professional 'sports,"
with the people at large will conduct and enjoy the
events OF the American metropolitan turf
with an ardor and vim which will place
the name and reputation OF our citizens on the
pages Of the racing calendar Of the world in equal
rank with that Of the inhabitants Of the elder and
more favored' nations. The morning opened
gloomily. The weather was exceedingly cold, cou-
sidering the month Of June and the sky lowering
and OF threatening aspect. Extensive preparations
for O large and fashionable attendance were made,
however, as 1t was known that Vauxhall, Nellie
James, Tasmania Pleasurevile, Oysterman, Jr.,
with number Of other favorte horses, were in the
stables and likely to make their appearance.
The preparations for the drive were not
conducted with great rapidity in town, the
antcipat0ry prognosticatons regarding the weather
being far from assuring. slight sprinkle OF rain
came down about noon. At a quarter to one O'Clock
in the afternoon very few persons had arrived on
the grounds. They were dull and inclining towards
the melancholy mood, as conld be easily learned
from the very general remarks OF another bad
day,n always rainy at Fordham race time"
"very unlucky," yesterday was elegant, but
no races and such like ejaculatory obser'
vations, tending to secure patient endur-
ance of q state Of things which could not
be ''cured." Everybody was hopeful Of "good
sportn on the course, Notwithstanding. A few
little clusters Of outside betters were to be seen
here and there "brlnglng forwardn their "calcula-
tionsn amid considerable fun and with excellent
hunlor Owners. with other interested indivd uals,
Jockeys included, were moving around. and there
PARK at ten minutes past two O'Clock. few dozen
oil hackney coaches, with about half dozen OF
sSey ae aWn e to %
found the Grand stand, other conveyances being
stationed IN spots afiording a good look ont.n
and the absence Of the lades faire" was regretted
They came Notwithstanding. driving up to the club
the earliest arrivals were MIR. Cameron, Mr.. August
Belmont Mr.. schenck, Mr. Constable with
MI Adams ana ladies' M % 5Tde
Mr.. Eckerson and ladies. Mr. Pennock, Mr.. James A.
Connolly, Mr. Lydig Haight I'M. Mr. Pmcsney Stewart,
Feio%es M soody M Morse Mr. % Pards Dr.
Tobes 's
Ransom ana F. Work. Among the ladies' were Mrs.
Dozen Ms Other leaders Of the The sa
were in fine style well trained and managed, and
many q .pe verles lsuess in color n,s ana or,
''stuck mp behind" the carriage; neat as 'tigers'
should be, and important in their own estimation as
windows, but speedily retired, acknoTledsins
that the scene was beautiful In Its natural aspect,
but not at all encouraging in the atmospheric.
Heavy ram commenced TO fall, although the wind
and sky were lighter and clearer. The track was In
good order but becoming heavy with the wet rapidly
As the hour OF three O'Clock approached there was still
heavier rain and pospohementc cS was a. talked rs o.;
points, notwithstanding. "Poo" selling was in active
progress. but the attendance was slim. Some or
the horses entered for tue first race were taken out,
were seen In ''tops, and 'tghts.n This looked like
'business,r proving conclusvely that the rain
would not spoil the Sport. The few ladies who were
seated on the Grand stand endured the chilly, damp
weather with the best grace: Ihefe @ were perhaps %
dence in the noise The cessation OF conversation
except when conducted in earnest whispers, the APP
pearance Of ladies on the club house piazza, with
the rapid movements OF owners and hackers OF
horses across the track and in 'front.' of
the starting post, heralded the "mountn for
In order and, 'all being ready" a most exciting
third and fourth followed in really fine style. Al
tue conclusion OF each heat ladies trpped daintily
| over the muddy ground between the club house
\ and Grand stand. Considerable Irritation was no.
tlced by the way, Notwithstanding the experiences
which St. Anthony had OF the neutrazing effects Of
''ugy- weather on every day "heart Affections"
| botn In sensation and consequences. Curious
groups collected a the winning post after each race,
e nds nS orse or seanS a ee on otner nog ms
| during the third race the weather continued very
unpleasant, and before the conclusion OF the fourth
heavy mist commenced 10 roll up, as II from the Norsh
river, gradually envelopng the surrounding country
iu its folds. Rain, and more rain, ensued. At the
| conclusion OF the last race there was an immediate
rush for carriages cabs, wagons aud the gates OF
egress-ludges, spectators, police officers and jock
eys Joining Ia the ''scurry' Tor home. There was
horses, anxiety, muddy boots drenched coats, drip
ping umbrellas, mental depression, with the Joy of
the fortunate ones, large amounts OF money having
changed hands. A quick spank OF the four-in-
| hands one line with q late rush OF the Harlem
trains ON the iron rail- landed the hundreds Tor the
| most part, In New York, hoping for Saturday and
| hungry for supper The police arrangements, under
| Captain WILSON were excellent. The starts, run
nng aud result recorded in each instance below.
The Racing.
1t is hardly necessary to speak OF the heavy cond
ton OF the track, rendered by the ram, which,
continuing to fall throughout the afternoon, made
very sticky ana disagreeable 10 tue horses TO run
| upon. Despite the disagreeable weather and the
bad condition Of the track, however, the races came
| or according to the programme. -Four races were
run the first beng "The Hopeful Stakes" for two
| year olds, dash Of 1--WE furongs. Out OF twenty.
four entries for this twelve came to the post
The second race was "The Ladies' Stakes" sweep
stakes for nlies three years old, dash Of one mile
and 1--WE furongs. For these stakes four fllies Out
OF the twenty seven entries started. The third
was 'The Metropolitan stakes.'' two mile heats
which had Ave entries, four Of which came to the
| post. The fourth and last race OF the day was q
'Selling Race" o dash Of mile and q quarter
ana the five horses entered started The running In
every race was very good and, considering the un.
| propitious weather. remarkably 90. As the running
reasonable to suppose that would have been vasy
| superior had everything been favorable, and pro
badly with different results.
The starters In the first race were Mr.. Belmonri
imported chestnut flly Nellie James, by Dollar, dan
| Fleurde-C Champs; j. W. Pennock's bay colt by Nor
ton, dam Rebecca I. Price; 4. Morris chestnut hlly
Remorseless, by imported Eclipse, dam ,Barbarity
| w. Constable's bay colt by Trovatore; r. w. Wal
aen,s , chestnut flly Polly lyons By Censor, dan