The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-16
THE SARATOGA RACES.
Third Day Of the Summer
Meeting.
Three Interesting and Excit-
ing Contests.
SARATOGA, August IL, 1870

The races to-day excited much speculation, as the
handlcapping Of the horses was done SO fairly thai
1t was difficult to detect the slightest advantage In
shs particular. The interest eynced was noticeable
on Saturday afternoon, and continued yesterday
increasing toward night 4s the horsewen gathered
In squads about the hotels. The sporting mep were
very anxious, and walked out to the stables during
the morning with the intention Of gathering such
information as would aid or confirm their Judg-
ments IN placing their money. Trainers. jockeys,
rubbers and stable boys generally, white and black
| sat around on boards and benches enjoying the
brief holiday that Sunday brings to them. Most of
the horses had finished their morning gallops but
yet two or three were out scamper1ng around the
exercising track ls wi'cA switching through the
ali Oh D., otVons'lck.
The morning was charming for the amusement;
the air was deciously COOL and had 1t not been for
might have been pronounced cold and suggestive of
autumn in the earlier hours; but approaching noon
the heat became more intense, and the day could be
pronounced charming summer weather.
ALONG THE LAKE ROAD.
me ladies', many OF them got up at an exceed.
lngy early hour and after "dOing the springs and
getting their breakfasts, were anxious to leave for
the course, and thus beseged their gentleman pro-
earlier hour than usual for their carriages. The
scene along the Lake road, though often described
to still further notice TIE road was in excellent
condition; the fields and trees beautiful In their
deeper emerald occasioned by the refreshing rain Of
Saturday night the fair occupants OF the equipages
fresh as the fragrant flowers along the roadside the
drivers saucy and dignifed and the throng i'm
mense.
ELEGANT TOILETS AND PROMINENT MEN.
The toilets or the ladies were even more resplen-
dent to-day than on Saturday. 1t appeared as each
had endeav0red TO outdO, or rather Outdress the
other. Many OF the younger wore the brightest of
coors in rich dress materials, sported the English
collar and killing necktie in limitation Of their male
friends. Others were encased in tight fitting jackets
OF velvet, black and blue skirts OF deep scarlet Silk
sign and elegant finish. Nothing that money could
buy to give effect or lend attractveness to their
attire was missing For the nrst time during the
wandered from the track and horses to the grand
stand IN lingering gaze. In the costumes or the
ter-s0 often referred to by those who don't care
whether they tell the truth or not-discernble. An
occasional noted individual was observed In velvet
and similar gaudy apparel but these were few, and
the throng in general displayed modesty OF dress
In keeping with the occasion and attendance.
Prominent among the gentlemen seen on and
about the grand stand not before mentioned were:-
Baron Drlesen, Consul General Of Russia, New York;
Parker, of Boston; 4. L. schelnelen, of New York;
N. Thomasson, United States Army; DR.. r. II.
Louls G%ynn. Of Iousvile Duke Ss Of san
Salvador; Captain j. Price, OF Liverpool; r. A.
Beinhar,, Of M s C. Austin, Of savannah;
OF New York; X. c. Parton, Of England; E. smith, OF
Liverpool; S. Minor, OF louisiana George Reid, Of
Chicago II. W. Perkins. OF Kansas; E. Mygatt, OF
Brooklyn; Sheriff O'Brien. OF New York; r. W.
Cameron, Of New York; Colonel O'FallOn, OF ST.
Louis.
TIE EXCITEMENT ON THE TRACE.
Added 70 the picturesque appearance OF the eight
Jockeys in the first race, this field oil horses present
ed line picture, and stimulated the excitement TO
the highest pitch. Lady Petry, true to her reputa
trlc capers Of putting her heels. higher than her
head repeatedly before the start, Occasioning much
Who shouted with delight as she "cut up her ca.
pers" At last they were sent away, and the shouts
OF appreciation that greeted the easy winner, Alta
vea, only abated when she was withdrawn from
the course and the pretty colors OF O'FalOn, her
owner, had disappeared with her.
Not less exciting was the second race. McCon-
nell's ChiAcothe the greatest OF favoritcs and
none but the most venturesome dared TO stem the
There were few, however, who were laughed
at for their foolishness IN betting against the colt;
but when the race was over had all the fun to them
selves, as they pOcketed all the dollars The start
was very pretty, and during the race the ladies in
their cheerful voices drowned the expressions OF
disappointment OF the gentlemen as they saw Mid
day shoot by the favorite and come home an easy
winner. Your excltable female has but little SYM
pathy for the defeated, but gives her smiles and
praise to the victorious.
The pitch OF intense interest eliminated in the
last race-the one and three-quarter mile dash. The
ladies renewed their speculative efforts and where
hats and gloves were not wagered dollars were put
up," and many sweepstakes lost and won in that
won by Pat Malioys rider, had many fair adherents,
while Others remembering the race Of Legatee at
Long Branch accepted him as favortte; and thus,
In an lndescribable excitement, the contestants
started for the race When Haric came home the
winner the waving OF handkerchiels and the
shouts OF Joy attested the feeling OF satisfaction
among his trends, while few Explanations Of DIS
appointment and little more than the usual pouting
from fair lips denoted that each felt the chagrln OF
losing and the inferior nature Of their judgments.
THE BODY OF GRENvILLE T. jerks,
IN charge Of delegation Of gentlemen from Brook
Ign, at the head OF whom was General Craig, was
removed from the undertaker's this afternoon and
taken TO New York In the four O'Clock train.
The Racing.
The track was in very fair condition. but not par
ticularly fast, and the racing capital. To be
| sure, there was not much Of 1t, the three races
| being all dashes, and the majority OF them short
but the horses engaged were all clippers ana being
| very nearly equals they made the contests highly
exciting. There were two handicaps and three
year old race. In the handicaps the weights mad
been nicely arranged that it difficult to select
| q certain winner. This added interest to the
sports, as all speculation seemed a lottery.
| MT. Morris flying fly Felicity had the call II
the pool selling over any other in the field, notwth
standing that Mr.. John Franklin's FLY Lady Petry
defeated her Saturday last in race OF like dis
lance The defeat, however, was not attributed tt
greater speed, but to the heavy condition of the
| track, Lady Petry being powerful, large flly o
great substance, and with fine turn Of speed wher
she Is inclined to develop it, She has been considered
for her by the spectators. Alta Vela took the
and was never headed winning splendid race.
In the second race Chicothe was great favorite
as mile and an eighth was supposed to be just his
distance He had three fast Ones however, to con
tend with, one OF whom, Midday beat him easily
and henceforth people viii be cautious how they In
vest their money on Chillicothe at any distance.
| In the third race MIR. Richards bay colt Haric wa!
the favorite, his rapid race of a mile and half a
| Long Branch recently warranting the ventures
SANFORD was second choice at the last moment
although he sold in the pools on Saturday night II
| the field with Tom Voolfolk. Legatee and Pat Nal
| 10y had stout hackers also, who bought pools witt
| avidity until the horses were sadded. The race wa
| run in satisfactory manner, and was won by A
Keene Richards three year Old Haric In fine style
This Is capital young horse, and has fine turn Q
speed, with capital racing powers. He will prov
valuable horse to any stable as he can not only e
q distance but do 1t fast The following are the de
| tails OF what was DONE
| THE FIRST RACE.
| FREE HANDICAP PURSE Of $4c0-For all ages three
| fOurths OF mile.
| J. J. O'FallOn entered br. m. Alta Vela, by VAN
dial, dam Flagree 4 years old IO4 lbs .....,,