Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-07-21


The Rensselaer, and Saratoga railroad
train has been furnished with extra ears,
and with each arriving train comes lu-
creasing delegations OF sportsmen and
turfmen.
THE WEATHER.
At sunrise this morning everything
gave indication of u be ,utiful day for the
races, and until eleven o'clock the ap-
pearances were the same; but about that
and at twelve o'clock the rain began to
fall, being accompanied by severe thun-
der. This shower somewhat cooled the
spirits of the fair maidens who were
crowdin4 the grand stand, and waiting
impa'ientiy for the races tn commence.
The duration o. the storm wt4 hri~t aud
the sun ~""n -h"ne aga'u "n thu sparkling
drop. which hung from the ep,"r- "f
grass A good and iuviVuratin9 coOlness
of the atmosphere was produced by this
little frenk OF nature, much to the graft
fcation Of the assemblage.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE TRACK
Before the rain was axcnllant. and " was
said that good time would be made, AS
SONS IT the r.crs excited more than usual
attention but the rain made the ground
soft and muddy, which will account for
the moderate time made The track is
surrounded ON both sides by low fence,
aud in the enclosure thus made are many
stone walls, bitches, hodges, etc, made for
the steeple chase, which will occur to-day.
The open stand OF last year is now COW
cred, and fee il charged for admission,
being half the charge for entrance u the
grand stand. Ga the opposite side Of the
grounds, fronting the grand stand, several
new stables have been erected.
THE GRAND STAND
Was fairly filled by an elegant delegation
of the fair sex, accompanied by stylish
cavaliers, attired in the latest city fashion.
The attendance was not so large as usual,
but few caring to at end, opening day
Notwithstanding. Many reporters were
present and awaited anxiously with new
ly sharpened pencils to chronicle the
events of the days sport. In front of the
stand, on an elevated platform, was a
beautiful silver vase, lined with gold,
being one Of the prizes of the first race.
1t caused much comment, and all admitted
that it was superb piece Of workman
ship.
THE FIRST DAYS RACES.
There were three races to-day, as fol.
lows:
First race was for three-year olds, dis
tance being one and three-quarter miles.
The purse, the Travers Stakes, was 81 900
in money, $500 in plate being added.
There were seventy nominations, with an
entrance fee of $50, which would be for
feited if the horses failed to appear, as
but seyen horses started, the entire value
of the purse was $4,G50. The principal
horses which started were: d. Swigerts
Kingfsher, McConnell's Chillicothe,
Moore's Foster and Belmont's Telegram.
In the pools Kingfsher was the favorite.
Two false starts were made, when the
horses went off finely, Kingfsher retain
ing its powers till the last. On the last
half mile a sharp contest occurred be-
tween the favorite and Telegram, but
Kingfisher released its strength and was
an easy winner. Time, 3:15t.
The second race was an sweepstakes for
all ages; distance, one and quarter
miles. The purse was 800, with $50 en-
trance, play or pay. The chief horses en-
tered were: Belmont's Gleneig, Littell's
MaggieB. B., Bacon s. Hollands Corsfcan
Eckerson's Sandford and Sandford's Mag
ara, Maggie B. B. and Gleneig were alter
nate favorites in the pools, and the race
was between them. After a sharp contest
Gleneig won.. Time, 2:1Sf.
The third and last race was Il half,mile
dash for two-year olds, the Flash Stakes.
There were twenty nominations, and eight
started. In the pools, Belmont's Girl of
My Heart was the favorite. After false
start, the horses were off, Girl of NV
Heart leading, but Littelrs Rattan soon
took the lead and won the race. Time.
54 Seconds.
i PERSONAL.
Many. prominent men are here and
were in attendance at the track to-day.
Among them I noticed Gov. Bowie Of
Maryland, Commodore Vanderbilt, John
Morrissey, August Belmont, Francis Nor.