The New York herald., 1869-09-18
lMERICly JOCKEY CLUB.
The Fan Meeti.s At Jerome Park.

The autumn meeting of tho American Jockey Club
TO take place the sth oth l2th lAth and 10th Of
October 1t 10 believed that the racing VIII be excel.
lent. great number of horses Will be entered.
There are already on the ground the stables Of
Aessrs. Bowie Hail. Harry Booth J. Thompson,
H. p. McGrath, NJ. A. Littel. Mcconnell i Thomp-
son, j. ODonns.l, J. W. Weldon. II. W. Walden, J.
Eckerson, Purdy 4 withsrs and Leonard Jerome 3
Co. tne Jerome PARK stab!es). Many others viii
soon arrive. including the stables OF Messrs. N. Il.
Sanford, +. Norris, R. W. Cameron. Hunter Ira
vers, Tho. q. Bacon Chas Lloyd. J. W. Pennock,
Moore C0nes r. Shea W. Kerwtn, D. Nc
Daniel, Coar Co.. Thomas W. boswell.
Peter r. Davis and . stable from Wash
ington. About thirty stables, with probably
14o horses, will DO present. and as Q number OF the
most important racing events OF the year are to bs
decided at this meeting spirited contests may 20
ticipated. -.
On the match day, October q, besides three
matches for t2too. $500 and $1,000 there win also
be run for all ages, purse toeo, and handicap
sweepstakes for al ages to be ridden BY gentlemen
The spors for that day VIII be varied and very inter-
estlng
On saturday, October (nrst day Of regular meet
ng), there will be four races The nrlt win DO .
hurdle race which viii bring together the best jump
OF the United states and Canada. The second 10
to be handicap sweepstakes for ell ages, one mile
and quarter, for which there are twenty -four en-
tries, only half dozen Of which have declared out,
securing certainly twelve to fifteen starters. The
third Is the champion stakes for three year olds mile
heats, with thirtyeight entries-probably ten or Q
dozen to start Mr.. Bclmont's Glenelg, Mr.. Came
rons Invercauld and Messrs. Purdy withers'
vespucius are regarded as favorttes. The fourth
race is the Nursery Stakes, sweepstakes for two
year olds one mile for which there are thlry-four
thanna
imported ,nly Nellie James, Mr.. sanford's nlly
Stamps and Mr.. Morris sister to the famous Ruth
less, who have already won important events anu
shown very fast time.
For the second day, OCTOBER Ia. there are to bs
five races. The first Ia the Jerome Sweepstakes, for
fIies, eleven entries, In winch Messrs. Purdy
Wlthers' Tasmania aud Mr.. Oamer0n's Invercauld
Will probably be favorites. The second Is race OF q
mile and three-quarters for o purse Of $500, for
which such flyers as Nessrs Denison Crawfords
Narraganset, Mr.. Hollands Corsicau, Mr.. Sanford's
Lancaster and Others are likely to contend. The
third is the Members Cup, Q sweepstakes
Tor all ages, members Of the club 10
ride. The fourth race is the Maturity
stakes for four year ods three miles four entries.
In which Mr.. Doswels fine horse Abdel Kader,
winner Of the four mile race at Saratoga, will pro-
baby be the favorlte. The nfth race is q sweep.
stakes for TWO year ods, In W hich Mr.. Belmont's
Lady Love aud Mr.. Hunters Intrig ue Will be the
only starters.
On the third day, October IA, the sport begins
with race OF mile heats, for all ages, purse $500,
entrance money to second horse-a race for which
there will be numerous entries, and for which three
or four heats may be run. The second race IL the
Champagne stakes for two year olds, one mile,
eleven entries, most Of which will run. The third
race is the Grand National Handicap, two and one
quarter miles, all ages, twentyons entries, and only
four declared out. General Duke, General York,
Invercauld and Nellie Mcdonald seem to be con-
sidered favorites In the order in. which they are
named The fourth race is for purse Of $500, for
all ages one mile and three-quarrers with an allow
ance Of seven pounds 10 beaten horses.
On the fourth ay, October 10. there will be dvs
races The first, handicap hurdle race, purse Of
$780, entrance money to second horse. The second,
sweepstakes for two year olds. $500 each, half for.
felt, with $500 added, one mile and oneeightn-a
very important race and one which will try the en-.
durauce Of the youngsters. Stamps, Remorseless
sister Ruthless), and Lady etry viii probably be
backed pretty literally; but as there are fifteen
entries and all In training other lavortes are likely
to be developed. The third race Ia the annual
sweepstakes, for three year ods, $500 each, with
1000 added two miles. seventeen entries This ID
one OF the most important Of the three year old
events, and brings together all the good ones
excepS Narraganset, which IS not entered. The
fourth race is for q purse OF $500, two mile
hea,s-a race which will thoroughly test the speed
and endurance Of the best horses. The winner must
possess Doth blood and condition The last race Of
the meeting is for q purse Of $500, handicap for
horses that run during the meeting, tie entrance
money to 60 to the second horse; one mile and
three. quarters. There will be numerous entries,
and should the Handicapped succeed In weig httng
them according to their merlts the contest will, OF
course, be doubtful.
Training ts progressingat Jerome Park and other
neighborng courses and the frequent visits Of many
gentlemen who witness the galops are gratifying
evidence ofthe increasing interest In the turf Many
good race will be run at the PARK, at about sun.
rise during the next three weeks, and those gents
who desire to back their judgments win, OF course.
make 1t convenient to see them. These morning
sports are excellent appetizers and breakfasts at
the club house decidedly In order after the fun
Is over.