The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-03
LONG BRANCH RACES.


ThIrty-eue Thousand Dollars to be Run For
at Monmouth Park.
The racing world is In ecstacy at the brilliant pro-
gramme issued for the coming meeting at Long
Branch, which commences on Saturday, 3otn OF
July, and continues five days. II varied and at
tractve programme, embracing every sort OF race
that can be thought or an unequalled hberality In
the amount and in the distribution Of the prizes 10
be for, and the hearty response OF turimen rom
every portion OF the country can give token OF sue
cess the inaugural meeting at this popular seaside
resort win be without precedent in the annals OF
the American turf 1t cOmmends itself every
particular to the consideration OF the lovers OF thi
heightened amusement. The good taste exhibited in
all the appointments Of the course, the labor which
has been bestowed In The construction OF the Grand
Stand, the scrupuous exactness Observed in grad
ing the course; the large stable, with r0omy stalls,
ana their perfect ventilation; the view from the
stand OF every portion Of the grounds and the &C
commodations for those who viii be IN attendance
IN fact, every matter connected with the whole
affair bespeak the knowledge ard liberal spirit OF
the proprietor.
The ball viii open with the popular hurdle race
two miles, for purse OF $1,000. which, In all proba-
bllty, will bring together all the Canada "cracks"
and all Of our nrst class hurdlers. With about
six starters this viii anord delightful entertain
mile heats purse 81, OoO the contribution OF Mr.. W.
b. Borrows, proprietor OF the Continental Hotel. To
this stake there twenty-seven nominations, and
q finer field OF colts never met upon the tnr It in
cludes flyers from Kentucky. whose performances
are in advance OF any before chronlcled; also from
New Orleans, Mobile, Ohio. Maryland and Virginia.
Enquirer, susan Ann, Foster, Lynchburg, Cricket
Muaketeer, John Happy, Bemont-all known 10
falne-aud the squad OF dark ones meet on that
q
ner will not 90 unrewarded thai day. The third
race-the Monmouth StaKes-to which there are
twenty-one subscribers, the terror Helinb0d, that
"waiked Overp twice aud won twice during the late
NEE ing at Jerome Park, carrying away in triumph
the man h0nOrs VIII try 10 on with the best colt OF
his year. having never been bearen, the renowned
Narraganset; and to these add COrsIcan. that was
last season terribly fast horse; Iasnanla Gieneg;
others, we must look for a feal ful contest. with
thus attraction for the opening day we are not say.
ing too much in predicting vast concourse Of
people, beyond pre- edcnt, to witness IL.
Tie card for the second day, Tuesday, I'd August,
is also extremely brilliant IRON It's variety. The
rirsf race the Mansion House Stakes. purse 81. Oo0
the contribution OF M Samuel Laird, proprietor OF
the Mansion House. For this there are twenty four
entries; the dig ance two miles. Many OF the same
colts that on the previous Saturday will start ~
this to try their powers IN longer race, and In adj
dtion we have Cavaler, grandson OF the renowned
Fashion; Jerse man, Can0nlcus, Leland colt or su-
perD action and style; Tamlhany and several others
unknown 70 fame. II Will DC beyond a1dps sn,ntsd
carry 100 pounds, VIII bring togesaer young aud old
In rafting contest OF mule and q 'naiL me
GROWING glory OF this cay Will be the contribution
Of the Americas CluD. Purse 81 $40 Tor al agea mhe
heats, three O i've. This has 0ng been an at
tractiye one IN the South aud Nesl--u. certain aud
exciting ill the very last jump. We preuict not
fewer than eight ST lfters Tor this purse and what
race IL wlilbc Nous rel1o's. Tie visit IA state Of
the members OF the Amerieus Cub Will give great
Zest To the occasion. .... M
The Grand SIeeple Chase commences the sport OF
the .nird Gay. This must prove galn day. The
representatives ron Canada and from every part Of
our own State are expected to muster In full force.
Il = nardy necessary to add tlat tue race must n
second race Tor TWO year olds, has thirty one confess
tants. The pnrse,. $1,000, Is the contribution Of
" est End Hotel. III Sc colts have never made an
appearance IN public, and but little Is known OF
tneM except that they are "terribly. high Bred"
The Will be $1,000, for all ages, heats Of two
miles. To this there viii Doubtless be u host OF
starters.
me fourth day will bring together field OF colts
which from their performances ana ancestry expert
enced turfInen pronounce unequalled
The Robins Stakes, so called IN honor of the pres.
dent OF the association, who has also for nine years
held the position OF President Of the Senate Of New
Jersey-the Hon. Amos Robins. The purse aud
stakes Will reach the snug sum OF $425o. Heats Of
two miles. In this race two ''cracks' Of
Kentucky will meet, VIZ: Enquirer by Lean
ington, who at Lexington Couse made the
tuners think their watches had stopped, ana King
nsner oy lexington VINO won p sns Belmont S,aks
g.eat many rivals in this race. Who can name the
winner Three other races are to follow upon this
day that will surely please the thousands IN attend
ance.
The last day, saturday, 9th August. The 1rst viii
be repetition OF the hurdle race in the shape OF
handicap. Then follows the great TOUR mile CT
heats; purse 80, J00 Tor which there are fifteen
tries. This will bring together all the best blood OF
the land.
The complimentary purse from William M. Tweed,
OF 81 900, closes tue stng. The dsta zee Is one
and half mile The entries are TO be MADE the day
before the race. r.- x,
1t will be seen that there will be at least three
each daY, and from the prospect as noted and
Inn nv ar ntcn
can be 10 possibility OF a doubt OF trluhrHant sue
cess to all concerned in THIS spirited undertaking.