New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-15
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
JEROME PARK RACES.


RACES.
Yesterday was q day Of exceptional racing
interest at Park chief event OF the meeting
the rme dash for the rich Post stakes was won by
Aaron Pennington. the favorte after most eAcngcoh
test The other also attractive, and IN the
last the betting enormous. one pool reaching
5000 and several others approaching this In amount
The track in good condition and tho horses appeared
be less under the influence Of the prevailing horse dis
ease than before The attendance large. and vast
rong viewed the from without the Enclosure The
ladies' stand well filled, and several groups occupied
the Clubhouse balconies. There some display OF
costly eqpages and Leonard Jerome appeared with his
drag and party OF ladies and gentlemen. The day was
overcast. but not % chilly "a last Tuesday.
The frat event selling for all ages, mile
DASH for purse OF $500 Six horses in the con
test and Survivor the favoritc at great odds but
Leander proved to be an easy winner Survivor was
given than ordinary exercise before the race ana
when his blankets were removed he cooled on very
quickly and looked gant. Leander had the reputation
OF running ambously long as he leads In this race
circumstances favored his disposition. Pools sold about
as follows Burton's Survivor TO he sold for 81 OOO.
$500; G.. r. Lorillards Leander Sl oOO S4l3; McDan-
el's Josie T. $3.50. 5000; Doswelfs Evelyn Carter
$4,000, 1925; Hitchcocks Century $1,000, $l75;
McLaughlin's Fleetwood ($3OO $50.
Survivor had slight advantage Mt the start, but Lc-
andcr Immediately appeared in front at the first turn
and from that not headed during the race.
At the first quarter he two lengths In advance OF
josie b. Survivor being third Century fourth Evelyn
Carter fifth and Fleetwood last. Leander rounded the
Clubhouse hill at quick pace, but kept well In hand
Josie b. maintained her position on the lower turn, ana
entcred,the estretch length and half behind Le-
ander Survivor had fallen back to fourth place. Lean
der won easily by lengths In 146i9 Josie ID. second
one and half lengths In advance Of Century Evelyn
Carter fourth Survivor 18th. and Fleetwood last. Mu-
tual pool tickets on Leander paid S21 30.
Countess rated frat among the four starters for
the $500 purse in the mile and half dash for all ages
winners OF any race except handicap matches and pr-
vate sweepstakes where the prize exceeded $1,000 to
carry weight for age other winners allowed 1--WE pounds
and allowances for macns according TO age. Countess
was ridden by Swim. who has guided her most success
fully through several otycontcsted races. where the
chances against her appeared creator than they did yes
ter,.ay sbyock was good second choice In the follow
ing pool Iangsaf Countess, 105 pounds S700 Law
rences Shylock, 1ls pounds. $50J Doswells Arcurs
30 pounds, $40 whcrs's Athlete, 90 pounds 1905.
Countess and Shyoc, after false start, got away
together but ovcrtakcn and passed at the three
quarter pole by Athlete who dashed by the Grand stand
AT rapid pace and entered the full mile with adj
vantage Of pig lengths Countess, who preceded
Arctlrls shylock being fourth Countess closed with
het, at the second turn and they neck and neck
by the first quarterpole AT tho Clubhouse hill Countess
had wresed first place from Athlete. who was length
behind and Shylock who had been running under the
Shyock closed with the fayorte in earnest at the head Of
the home stretch and although Swim applied the whip
and spur literally Shylock away from Countess aud
won by three lengths in 246 Arcturus was third and
Athlete last Mutual pool tickets Shyock brought
$40 20.
Aaron Pennington the great fourme dash, to the
surprise of the spectators, who predicted his defeat
after miles running Pennington was IN excellent
condition and very eager for the The prize the
Post stakes Of 5000 entrance half forfeit tie Jockey
Club TO add 900; the second horse to receive $500 out
of the stakes The conditions provided that any number
Of subscriptions might be made by the same person. who
would be entitled horses of which he not the
owner Entries closed in March last with ten subscriptions
and under the above conditions the five horses which
started ran in coors follows McGraths Aaron Pen
nington, under Puryear & Co.'s subscription; Conee's
Ncitie Norton, in Donohuc's cOlOrs; Dcadhcad in r.
Iorillaris coUrs; Willie Burke. on the coors OF his
owner; Col Mcdaniel and Warrior on N. II. Sanfords
subscription. II not announced that Deadhead
would start until few before the He is
noted for good time steepcchascr and the announce
ment that he would start caused furry among the bet
ting men. who made him second choice IN the last pool
Other pools sold about ~ follows: Aaron Pennington
nos pounds $500; Nettie Norton QO5 pounds). 1926
Willie Burke (95 pounds, 800; Warrior 900 pounds
SllJ. Deadhead carried 100 pounds.
The flag was dropped struggling start with Willie
Burke leading. Warrior second Pennington third,
Nettic Norton fourth, and Deadhcad last At the Club
house Nette Norton assumed the lead without dispute
Willie Burke second, and the other three running abreast
The first mile gone a brisk pace. and Nettie
Norton was the first to enter on the second mile Pen
pington second Deadhead third Warrior fourth. and
Willie Burke tagging under the strong restraint of his
rider These positions maintained throughout the
second mile. As the horses passed by the Grand Stand
for the second time and entered on the third
milo, Pennington wrested the lead from Netie Norton,
who was forced third place at tho Clubhouse by
Jrvhna no w "A
the excited spectators. Pennington led Deadhead by
half a length the lower turn. and Willie Burke began
10 come forward while Ncttic Norton and Warrior fell
behind Pennington began the last mile with two lengths
the advantage OF Deadhead, Willie Burke several lengths
behind and Netuc Norton and Warrior badly placed in
the extreme rear Deadhead won paudts 10y gaining
pradua y until at the Clubhouse he only one length
behind Pennington, with Willie Burke two lengths
behind. The spectators were impatient to have
the horses reappear from behind the hil for much was
expected Of Deadhead AS they emerged from the lower
turn Pennington was to have recovered his two
lengths lead aud his hackers gave shout OF satisae
ion The run home was determined although the horses
labored and the finish was excellent Pennington gain
ing still more on Deadhead ana winning ~ fas pace
TO the great delight OF the spectators ny lhrre enxs
IN 7i2 which Is good time ioT INC hoLss rns3e. willie
Warrior fourth. Mutual pool tickets on Pennington
bruu ght - 90
for the Free Handicap SWccpstace- OF 20 each. II not
declared out with 5000 added the second horse to re
ceive 1928 ont of the stakes. Five pOrses started OF
which Rhodamantus was the fayorite ana ire victor.
The excitement about the auction pool start was i'm
mense and the betting almost without precedent. In
one pool LOngstaf's lhndananthus ZOO NJ was
backed for -. 800; q. L. IOrillards Leander 03 ny,
- 100; BabcOcks Egypt (1O6 ~, $1,000; Mechanics
Matte W 92 10y, $500 and Charles Reds Rambler go
10, 500.
Ihc start was made at the furlong pole Egypt was
the first TO get OF. after prolonged delay. Matte W.
secured the lead the start, Bgypt second. Rhodaman
thus third Lcander fourth, and Rambler hitn. Egypt
took first place from Matte W. at the Club House. and
held IL until the horses entered on the homesretch
when RhOdamanthus struck "A tremendous pace, ana,
rushing up Egypt beat him to the line by four lengths
IN Dol, Egypt second and Matte W third. Mutual pool
tickets on lhOdamanthus brought ~.
Tomorrow the last day oI the Autumn meeting
rhnrl will Lh five racns. concluding with q hanIlcap