New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-13
THE GREAT EVENT OF THE SEASON
INAUGURATION of the Races Of the LOUISE
ana Jockey Club.

INAUGURATION of the Races Of the LOUISE
ana Jockey Club.
The Inauguration Of the great Peoples
Races" which comes off today has been
the all-absOrbing topic during the past fort
night and we expect that crowd, the like
of which has never before assembled at
race course in this city, viii be at the Fair
Grounds to witness the two races an
noupced to take place, especially when it is
seen bv the entries of horses made that the
sport bids fair to be most intensely interest
ing; and as the road out to the course,
thanks to the exertions of Mr.. H. G. Pierson,
is as smooth as a carpet, every bridge hav-
ing been put in perfect order, and every
rut or inequality of ground filled up and
smoothed over. As tie races will begin at
three o'clock sharp, We would advise par
ties who intend accompanying ladies to 60
early, as the crowd will doubtless be great,
and all the good seats occupied otherwise.
Vehicles will enter the Fair Grounds by the
GENTLY gate. This is an admirable ar
rapgement, as it will prevent their inter
ference with parties on foot and in the field.
Children over ten years of age will be
charged full price for entrance, and there
will be reserved seats for colored persons,
just as eligibly located as any others, thus
giving all an equal chance TO enjoy the
sport.
The races to take place to-day are two
in number, as follows: Hurdle race. two
miles. over eight hurdles Louisiana Jockey
Club purse, $1,000; 500 to first horse, $500
to second and 500 to third horse. For
this race there have been five horses
named, each of which will run, and it is the
greatest number of horses run at any
hurdle race during the season. They are
as follows: Village Blacksmith-his first
race during the season; Tanglefoot-also
his first race this season; Blind Tom-win-
ner Of the hurdle race and steeple chase at
the Metairie this season; Mary Hennessy
Qate Oleander); Templo-the horse that
won the gentlemen's race at the Metairie
this year.
We hardly think that finer array of
horses has yet been presented from which
to choose favorite, or for the sportsman to
bet his pile upon than this. All are said to
be in fine condition, and knowing ones pre-
| dict most closely contested struggle.
The second race Of the day is the grand
inaugural post stake, two mile heats, for all
ages; 500 entrance, play or pay. Louisi-
ana Jockey Club to add $500; $500 to
first horse, $3.50 to second and $3.50 to third
horse. The amount to be struggled for in
this race is $4l00, there being six en-
tries, all OF whom start. They are follows:
General Buford's Nellie Gray-her first
appearance; Mr.. Babcock's Nellie Ransom;
Captain Cortrill's Saucebox; Mr.. Stewards
Barney Williams; Captain T. G. Moore IT.
G. Bacon's) Frank Hampton-the winner Of
the tastes. mile heat over the MetaiTie this
season; Mr.. NJ. II. Sanford's famous horse
Monarchist.
Here is an array of horses worthy of the
occasion, and if lovers of the turf have ex-
pected great things of this meeting it will
| demonstrate that they are not to be disap-
| pointed.
Should the weather unfortunately prove
| unfavorable (which Gid Probabilities should
| forbid empbaticallyj, a flag will be dis
PLAYED over the Office of the club, No. q
| Carondelet street. Visitors may be saved
annoyance BY remembering tie following
| directions: Stewards of the club will be
| known by their red o ,ette-: members of the
ladies' reception committee, white rosettes;
| distance judges and timers will wear blue
| rosettes.
! And last, but not the least important fea-
ture of the day, will be the fact that Charley
Jaegers band will be on hand and play for
! the ladies to dance on the grand promenade
| platform all the while between races, thus
! agreeably flling up blank which at all
other meetings was most disagreeable
hiatus in the enjoyment. Therefore, can it
be doubted, that this day will be long re-
membered in racing annals, and will satisfy
! the world that the Louisiana Jockey Club
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