The New York herald., 1870-03-28
HORSE NOTES.

Since the "ides OF March come" the great ques.
tion among roadmen is The condition of the roaas
leading from the Park The general opinion Is that
they are "wavy,o like the billows OF the ocean. We
think II those who have charge will use very little
judgment and run heavy harrow over them filing
IN with gravel all the uneven places that an easy
solution of the difficulty will be arrived at. 1t is
really shame that with the millions lavished upon
speedy horses ana light wagons in this city there s
no decent place to drive them IN. Now that the
Sixth avenue. above the PARK to the Harlem river,
is nearly completed, all eyes anXiously turned to
the Park Commissioners, VINO have this road in
charge to ascertain If they intend to put 1t a con-
ditlon to be used as driving road, for time at
least 1t Is earnestly hoped that they VIII do this
and when done they can count upon the hearty
thanks OF all the driving community.
A sort OF guerilla warfare has lately been carried
on and sKirmishes have been frequent among some
OF the celebrities OF the road. During the week
KrKwood the Basnaw stallion (who has a record OF
2:24, driven by Mace met Mr. Smith, with his Ethan
Alien mare TIDY, and both showed great speed and
warmed up the blood OF the lookers-on.
Mountain Maid and mate have had number of
TITS with Captain JAKE Vanderbit. the Captain has
very speedy team.
deal OF talk among the roadites, as sne exhibited
great turn OF speed lately to q top wagon, and two
men in at that brushing KiTkwood sharply.
Mr.. Frank Works chestnut mare is going finely
and her stride Is splendid, carrying. as she does,
good deal OF weight.
Among the new purchases OF fast stock is that Of
Mr. william Simmons, who has bought one from
which great things are expected.
Mr.. Meserole Mas purchased q light bay horse
from way down in the State or Maine," which IL
said to oe first class trOtter.
Mr.. Leadbetter purchased last week two trotterp
OF the Drew breed and a Black Hawk from the same
LOCALITY, which expected be able to sustain the
reputatlon OF their different strains OF blood.
Mr.. Humphrey mas got his handsome black mare
tempest In fine fettle, and Is ready TO meet his Old
antagonist Harbeck' or any other man, even ifJohn
does insist upon his going to wagon.
visit TO- Fleetweed Park q few days since re-
vealed The fact that work on the track and budings
is being prosecuted with great energy and money
Is spared 70 bring IL TO an early completion; Still
great deal OF WORK has yet TO be done The pay roll for
labor we are told, reaches the or 900 weekly,
and the total amount 10 be expended, adding the
amount TO be given IN purses at tne first meeting,
VIII reach The sum or 500 coo. The subscription
for membership IS $780, which entities the subscr
ber to shed exclusively for hts own use and the
privileges OF the track for the space OF ave years.
When THIS track Ia completed it will be q favorite
drive for all the roades
owners and trainers are making great prepara
tions for the coming season, and orders for track
equipage arc being given to wagon and harness
makers al ibitunl.
Mace, Lovett and Doble go to the Fashion for the
early spring training.
Rumors OF matches among SOME OF the big guns
OF the turf are rfe but as yet no conclusion has been
arrived ut.
In addition to the number or purses and stakes OF.
which close on the 10Th VI April, IS the Monmouth
Cup dash OF two miles and half Tor all ages $50
entrance play or pay 81, 500 added by the assoca-
tlon From present indications ,the meeting az
Long Branch next summer Will not pe much behind
either Fofdham or Saratoga In either racing or
fashion. Elghteen-seventy Will surely add largely to
the sporting annals OF fast aud dne racing In
America.