The New York herald., 1870-08-17
Fourth Day Of the Summer
Meeting.
Magnificent Attendance, Glorious Weather
4 and Exciting Races
Qysterman, Jr., the Winner Of the Hurdle
/, Race, Two Miles, Helmbold "Walks
Over" for the $500 Purse, Two and
Three.quarter Miles, and Judge
Curtis Carries on the One
and o Half Mile Prize.
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SARATOGA, August 18, 1870.
The fourth DAY OF the summer meeting OF the Sa-
satoga Racing Association, passed or with great
eclat, although there was a dash Of disappointment
experienced In the fact that the second race, two
miles and three quarters had but entry and the
owner OF the horse Hembod took the $500 purse
without having any competitor. There was bril-
Liant throng OF spectators present. the grand galle-
Ees OF the stand being crowded to their utmost ex-
tent The day was glorious and the track In excel
lent condition.
Among the gentlemen OF prominence not before
noticed on the greensward in front OF the Grand
Stand were:-Ge0rge Bliss, OF New York;
n. O. Malone and n. II. Vance, OF Men,
phis; A. II. Hawley, Of Rutland; y. II. Smith,
of Michigan; T. e. Woodbridge, OF Vermont; II. W.
Corbett, Of Oregon; r. r. Sloane OF Ohio; Il. Ennis,
OF st. LOUIS Colonel A. Denike, OF New York; G. II.
Williamson Of Cincinnati; Fl. ODonnel of Eng
land; w. G.. Hblnr, OF Philadephla; Admiral Boggs,
United States Navy; James Day, Of Albany; Profes.
sor Manan OF West Point; X. Torres anu @. Her.
nandez, of Matanzas; 8. N. Jones and DR.. w. T.
Leach, OF Louisville; G. w. Burlingame and M. ].
Moore. Of Iowa; l. ID. Eddy, OF Vermont; W. Todd.
OF Chicago g. w. Julian and r. Julian, OF Indiana;
y. Creighton, OF Fort Covington; Judge Dowling
matthew =. Brennan, Judge Connolly Charles B.
Ransom ana Joe shannon, of New York.
"A WALK OVER"
When 1t was known that the second race Of the
day, purse OF $500, for all ages, two and three.
quarter miles. had but single starter and that IL
must OF necessity be "a walk over" there were
general regrets and disappointment manifested. It
was thought to be shame that there were no com.
peting horses whose owners would not let them 90
the distance for the sum Of money offered General
Buford would not be tempted to start Enquirer, but
sent HIM to Cincinnati on Monday to keep certain
in ho Wacf md fbo Otoffo,
Aad but one alternative. the spectacle OF allowing
Hembod to walk over the course, and his owner thus
easily to pocket the purse. 1t was the opinion OF
many old and influential TURTLES that such WORK
must stop or racing will lose its interest. These
men argue that the gentlemen who conduct the
Saratoga course are thoroughly familiar with the
requirements Of success, and also from the natural
bent Of their minds the practices Of their lives and
the duties of their position, equally familiar with the
real necessities Of first class racing course. These
of1cers feel commendable and natural pride In the
association and all that pertains to II. They are
continually studying Its interests and suggesting i'm
provcments, but they have made one mistake, the
ndisputabe proof OF which is apparent to-day-the
distance and placing the large sums at the disposal
Of horses that run short dstances-and unless
interests, there must be Change in this respect
The plan to give all horses chance is well en0ugn
but that the association shall confne themselves TO
equal to q mile, halr mile, or less. and not give
those of moro endurance an equal chance is wrong.
Tie matter Is simple 1t ls not one OF those puzzli
swords which cut both ways, for the field
for the Improvement Of the horse' is wide.
and speed Will be found whose owners will ac-
ccpt the greater distances. and thus the
tenS sss for r0V the ofrered stakes. At all events @
trials OF this character must be made and then 1t Is
over @ such Spectacle as was to-day presented to the
assembage on the course-no competitor Of Helm
IN ana IaSe III them w the
TO that proud pre-eminence desired, and which with
allowable graduation can be pointed TO as its ac-
knOwledged position, due to the earnest endeavOrS
OF such gentlemen who viii have their rewards in
the conscious pride that the matter has been well
ali sides that the class that has attended this meet
ins is superior In many my respects to % any ~
se%embered a es ssat the he same '' Compliment % was
paid TO the first meeting OF the season. SO it would
@ e IN a s
ssearching scrutiny 70 be made into the short and
long business, to study the likes and diskes Of
the popuace and adopt such course as Will not
aay the enthusiasm incident to the amusement.
opinion are likely be lastlng but those who know
the disappointment this ,'walk over" OF
men eG'' and 'e' the probable result Of the CON
ttnuance OF short dashes consider 1t sub
sSe Se ann
1ty by brilliant coup de MAN,. and they repose
somewhat upon their aurels. VIII they do so here
after, and can they affect q well maintained indiff
ference the prenisesa OF course there are other
causes which deter owners OF horses from entering
thom in races OF long distances besides the small
two-year-ods for races. The preparation q
and and ''I limbs, and they are consequently de de.
stroyed for any other purpose u3 but short
esTv tgann tnes y deea a sac s a
yearlngs are frequently seen Galoping with boys on
their backs That this is wrong need not bo further
fh0ft thn ntiN nQhn of
mend itself to all. Another reason may be advanced
which has been instrumental In bringing about this
force their stock for early disposal IN the mar
ket, ,,,,n not caring to walt for the time when
animals Sir joseph S0sS Hawiey vile otSa snd
other 0aaa ,sIa1 eminent tarimen OF England, It
deavoring to do away with this system of racing
horses SO young-now being Initiated here, and
aware have 50 expressed ihemseive that the the
supposed deterioration of the racing blood OF the
destroying the horse In Its infancy.
THE HURDLE RACE
Notwithstanding tile feeling of disapnointmenf
universal last night the two and three 0uarter
mile race the interest attached TO the other
contests brought & an an immense assemblage to
bers: radiant in beauty and brim fun Of
ts oyer r,r1s the prospective exoItement
speed between those FIRST class racers Belmont's 4
Glenelg and O'Dopnel's Judge Curtis (late General
the last time and the hurdles were being put In
place the murmurs Of appreciation eauaIied any
previous occasion OF antcipative plcasure and
many were the conjectures Of the probable result Of
the race. At half-past twelve O'Clock promptly the
bugle warned the jockeys to mount, and amid the
C!apping OF hands ana the waving OF handker
Chiefs the horses speeded away for the first hurdle
During the race the interest seemed to increase
and when the victory was won by OYSTER
man, Jr, his jockey received well merited
applause for the gallant achievement Sell
dom does hurdle race, however excit
ing 1t may be, and the feeling OF popularity
with which such contests are received pro
duce more genuine pleasure. The hurdle race OF
to-day can be numbered, ann will be remembered
among the most brilliant OF its character.
GLENELd AND JUDGE CURTIS.
Bringing together the clippers Glenelg and Judge
purus produced among the members Of the New
nork oeiegation the greatest excitement. Although
the former horse was the favorite and had shown