The New York herald., 1870-05-31
AMERICAN JOCKEY CLUB.

The exciting sports OF the turf open at Jerome
Park on Saturday next, and Will be continued on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday OF next week. To
say that the meeting will be one of the grandest ever
held In America is no exaggeraton. Near 100
h0rses are already on the ground, representing
every section OF the country. Virginia, South Caro-
INA, North Carolina, Maryland, Kentucky, Alabama,
missouri ohio' New Jersey, Massachusetts, New
YORK and other States are represented
by their most spirited turfmen and neetest
coursers. Hence there is some sectional rivalry,
which will give additional interest to the contests
inc number OF starters In each race will be larger
ttan usual, ana the prominent events will bring 10.
gether the best horses In America. IL Is fact wor.
tiy OF notice that the owners and hackers Of some
OF the distinguished horses that were, early
IN the season, "b0Oked to VIM with certainty,
are exhibiting considerable nervousness and
shot favOritesn are beginning to DO very
scarce. Among so many good ones 1t Is very
dinicult to select the best. Narraganset, Abdel
kader, Glenelg Vespucius, General York, Hembold
C0ttriil, Corscan and other distinguished racers are
exceedingly respectful to each other; and that quite
anumber now in the "dark Will emerge as favorites
Is not at all improbable
The Belmont Stakes, for which there are forty-six
entries Will bring to the post splendid lot of three
year, olds. Mr.. Belmonts stable win probably be
Moore's. by Foster and Maggie b. b. Mr.. sanford's,
by Stumps and Grecian Bend Mr.. r. Norris by Re-
morseess and TemDtation; Governor Bowie's, by My
Maryland; Mr.. Swigerrs, by King Fisher and
Annette Mr.. Dowell's by Ecliptc and Midday; and
at least half dozen Others might be named as pro-
bable starters. finer lot of three year olds have
never started In any race In this country.
The course was never in.better condition than at
present. and from early dawn until nine or ten
O'Clock each morning the swarms OF horses are gal.
Looping In platO0ns, preparing for war. The "eary
birds" who have the spirit TO desert their beds for
morning ride to the Park are amply rewarded by the
capital sport furnished by the trials which
they witness, and their improved appeties are pro-
pery responded to by the excellent steward OF the
club restaurant.
The programme for the meeting Is varied and very
attractive, embracing dashes, races OF heats hurdle
races and the grand steeplechase. The first steepe-
chase over the grounds at Jerome Park run last
faD created an excitement which will long be re-
membered. SO thoroughly were the people enthused
by the magnificent contest that beaus and bellies
joined In the most boisterous applause, and even the
losers seemed happy in the thought that their unior
tunate favorites were almost winners. Many
fingered upon the grounds until late
hour, prolonging their pleasures by recount
Ing the stirring events of the day. A
quaint Broad street operator, who had with much
difficulty prevailed upon his lady to accompany MIN
to the course, declared the next morning that he
could not get her away from the club house "until
after the lights were put out"
Should the weather prove favorable the attend
ance at the approaching meeting will be immensely
numerous. To avoid unpleasant delay at the en-
frances we would advise the purchase Of tickets and
badges in the city, They be obtained at the office
OF the club, No. 020 Broadway.