Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-21
From our Special Correspondent
The Saratoga Races-Second DaI

From Special Correspondent.
The Saratoga Races-Second Day.
THE PROSPECTS-THE TRAINING TRACK
THE RACES OF THE DAY, INCIDENTS,
ETC.
SARATOGA, July 10.
The sun rose this morning in an almost
cloudless sky, and many were the wishes
expressed that no storm would arise to
mar the sport of the day. During the
morning a gentle breeze arose and con-
tinued during the day, creating delight
full GOODNESS, and making the day one to be
remembered through many future meet
ings. Light, feecy clouds occasionally
crossed the sky, and tended to heighten
the pleasure of the assembly.
The attendance was heavy, the number
present being great increase over that of
yesterday. The grand stand was filled
by scores of anxious swells and fair dem
oiselles, with kid gloves and bon-bons in
hand to bet on favorites.
Pool selling was very lively, Some ON
traordinary sums being staked on horses
which did not win, as will be seen by the
account given hereafter of the different
races.
THE TRAINING TRACK
was in active preparation for the days
races when | visited it this morning.
Many of the horses were being exercised
for the curiosity of admirers who stood
around in groups, discussing the points of
their beau ideal of horse, and criticising
the action of the animals shown. The
Jockeys were boing instructed by the
owners, while the horses not on the track
were groumed without cessation until the
hour OF the races. The owners of the
horses meet here and talk over racing
matters of the whole country aud many
are the critical remarks made on horses
generally supposed to be sound. Here
can be heard observations which would
be greatly out of place on the racing
track proper. The men are often free in
their talk, and for mere trife sometimes
well known horses are suddenly removed
from the turf, and kept only for breeding
purposes.
THE RACES OF THE DAY.
The first race was a steeple chase for
horses of all ages, distance being about
three miles. There were thirty leaps to
be made over hurdles, stone walls and
bitches, for purse of $1,000, the winner
receiving $500, and second horse $500.
Four horses were entered, and all started
In the pools Mcdaniel and Alloway's
Oysterman, jr, was the favorite, selling
at almost as much as the remainder to-
gether The horses were off well, being
led by Morris, who was soon met and
passed by Oysterman. The horses leaped
the first hurdle well, and the contest of
the first mile was between the favorite
and Bohannon. In the latter half of the
second mile Bohannon, being then ahead,
bolted from hurdle and jumped the
fence, knocking board from it. He was
therefore compelled to return and Jump
the hurdle, and in the delay was passed
by the other horses, Oysterman obtaining
a lead of quarter of mile, and Morris
and Lobelia keeping close together. At
the beginning of the third mile, Oyster
man was ahead followed by Lobelia,
Morris and Bohannon respectively. In
crossing the last ditch nearly in front of
the grand stand, Oysterman cleared, but
Morris and Lobelia struck their heels in
the water. At this point Morris belted
from hurdle and wass passed by all the
Others The remainder of the hurdles
were taken by horses with ease, and when
the home stretch was entered, Oysterman
as leading, being closely followed by
obelia; Bohannon was third and Morris
asst. AS they neared the grand stand
he excitement was intense, the horses
came down the stretch neck and neck
Lobelia being ahead once, but she was
soon passed by Oysterman, who won by a
length amid much applause. The fol-
| lowing is the
| SUMMARY.
McDaniels & Alloway's FISHERMAN, Jr., l
James Thompson's Lobela, 2
G. f. Elves Bohannon, + 8
Elliott Grays Morris,
| Time, 7.54.
SECOND RACE.
This was a dash of a mile and three
quarters for purse OF 5000, for which
there were seven nominations. All of the
horses entered started. Climax was the
favorite in the pools. In three pools, ag-
gregating over $4,000, he brought over
$4,000, while the winner, Gen. Duke. sold