The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-22

Metella 1--WE years, 100 lbs.) and Edwin -four
years 1oa iba) the time was 4:osK not fast, but
about % good 40 the best on that day. He gave
each of his competitors twelve pounds. He was
then good horse; but In view OF his sad condi-
tion last FAN, his chances are not nattering.
Mary Clark, nve years old, Is looking remarkably
WELL and, though she has been virtually on the tart
for more than year. deserves some consideration:
She was good threeyear old, and may yet per-
form well. This mare win have to carry three
pounds extra on account OF the sweepstakes for
two-y ear-olds, mile and furiong, won at Jerome
Park in 1870 to 1r rfl 1rf "
True Blue seems to have some admirers, but his
performances do not justify any hopeful predic-
tioEs In his favor.
The other eleven entries may be ret to take their
chances; and II any one can discover Q winner Of
the cup among them let him speak. tr
y AT Saratoga the nrst OF the recently closed
events win be the sweepstakes for all ages, mile
and quarter, and judging from the number and
fame OF the horses entered, II should be q lively
opening Of the Summer sports. There are fifteen
entries, and among them arc Harry Bassett, Joe
Daniels Alarm, Monarchist. Preskness, Wizard,
Ortolan Wanderer, &c. Colonel McDaniel's starter,
whether he be Harry Bassett or Joe Daniels viii
probably be first fav0rite. while Alarm, who has
the quickest mile on record, would seem to be
Others named above win be In some favor.
Should Bassett and Alarm both start, In
good form ana ON good track. it
viii require . brave sportsman to lay
much odds upon either. And yet both may
be defeated. Besides the several others Of fame
and bright record there are some dangerous three
yearolds among the entries and new stars may be
discovered.
The Saratoga Cup always brilliant EVENT. has
fifteen nentrtes, including the great rivals Harry
Bassett and Monarchist. Colonel Mcdaniel, to
provide against the possible failure OF Bassett's
leg, has also entered Joe Daniels and Tubman, and
Mr.. Sanford has entered Preakness, probably
only to make the running for Monarchist. Messrs
Hunter Travers name Alarm; ard, as he was
almost invncible last year as far as . mile and o
quarter, the additional year may make him the
peer Of the best cup horses. London is also in,
and will give good account Of himself MI. Bel
mont's W0odblne is also entered. She started four
times last year and won three stakes Tor Niles
the Monmouth Oaks mile and half in 2:42; the
Alabama Stakes mile and an eighth, In
2:Od and the Hunters Stakes, mile and
three-quarters, in S:l6K, with no very
good ones among her competitors The time was
slow in each race, but the FLIES carried LOT lbs.
For the Dixie Stakes her last race) she failed to
get place. She must improve to be able to win
the cup. Several OF those prominently noticed, as
In the Westchester Cup are also among the entries
tor the Saratoga, and are worthy OF some consider
alton. Should Colonel Mcdaniel decide to start
Bassett his chances seem to be best but Mon arch
ist Alarm and London will be watched with fear
and trembling. Should Joe Daniels represent the
"confederacy" the race with the three last named
ought to be an old-fashioned struggle, and al
though Monarchist would in thas case be probably
the favorlte, his hackers will doubtless be accom-
medated with all the money they want.
We must reserve for q future review the impor.
tant fixed events which closed in July, 1871. The
entries are very numerous, and the many splendid
races by twoyearolds last year have placed in the
first class 80 large number OF high colts that
these fixed events will constitute the most inter-
esting feature Of the years. racing.