The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-09
Racing at Long Branch
Scenes on the Course.
A Veteran Jockey and His
Record.
Parole, Rutherfurd, Spindritt and
Scratch the Winners.

ond meeting which begins tomorrow and will
last four Gays The nerce downpour Of rain on
the previous evening robbed the METROPOLITAN at
mospb-.e OF much OF Its sultriness and when in
tie forenoon few hundred white busters, enclos-
ing devotees OF the turf stood on pier s, North
River awaiting the arrival OF the magnificent
steamer Plymouth Rock, the rays OF the midsum-
mer sum- uncompromising though they were, were
apparently disregarhed Then the big boat, with
oand chimes, madrgal singers and everything
except calliope as advance signals. brushed mp
against the dock and all went on board 10 the
tune Of the "MulGan GUARDS" Over thousand
turtles, Long Branch bound were already on
board, and between the numerous ON
GERS and otherwise uniformed representatives
Of the gallant craft. noarse-voiced bookseller,
promenaders in fatigue dress, and walters and
baggagemen, 1t was some time before one could
struggle up TO the deck, where bright little cher
ubs. sitting up alot (madrigals) were singing
for dear life. The weather was delightful,
especially when the torrid rays that beat down
upon the deck were partially dissipated by the
cool refreshing breeze that famed each brow as
the huge vessel turned ner prov towards the bay.
The cerulean sky was studded with neecy Clouds
and the welcome breeze ripped the waters into
miniature waves. The chimes rang out their
merry peal, the band footed and the boys sang
but above all was heard the stentoran voice OF the
second choiceP" An nour passed. and the boat
grated against the sides OF Sandy Hook pier
Then a dusty ride on the New Jersey southern
Railroad. and the white fence enclosure OF Mon
mouth Park greeted the eye.
There n rush from the dozen cars for the
narrow gateway, and after many tight squeeze,
the turf devotee found himself within the spa
cious area, 100 acres in extent. OF Monmouth
Park The majority rushed up the sandy slope
co the grand stand while few tlmid ones took
the vehicles which were in attendance, TO bring
them TO the same goal without hurting their sun
stricken eer. The stand gradually filed up. the
perspiring betters leaving their better halves or
their sweethearts. "bet their money on the bob
tailed nag' or the next best horse. "One
thousand dollars In the pool, gentlemen" and
Here all pencils we're out and on the
back OF each programme was recorded the
particulars Of the financial value or the
first race, at least, as far as
the big betters could tell Then those who had
i've ten dollar bill to invest in the race rushed
down to the Parts Mutuels and came away with a
small piece OF pastebo with cabalistic num-
Der on It, Fragments of those pasteboaros might
be found scattered over the quarter stretch dur
Ing the afternoon. We presume they did not
represent the winning horse.
The bell rang for the last time and another rush
was made for the upper part OF the
grand stand TO see the flyers start. The
distant tap OF q drum from the three-quarters of
mile starting point, and ont shot cherry, black
cap ana gold tassel with his three followers. the
race over and again surged the crowd toward the
pool stand 10 find out how inc chances 1or the
four mile race stood. The four mettlesome steeds
were soon under the string, anu, In fact, at both
sides OF 1t at times waiting for the rereIe OF the
drummer.
Away, with cloud OF dust behind them, now
leaning close 10 the rails, again swervlDg partly
across the track to gain mere favorable line or
travel passing the Judges stand with pantIng
SIDES, dlstend nostrlls and swift moving leet,
the jockeys encouraging them to do their best and
the crowd at the stand adding cries or their own.
went the TOUR horses, and as the winner came IN
anearty cheer went up from all present. But still
more enthusiastic welcome was accorded to SPIN
his hackers, who seemed inclined TO perform all
OF acrObatIc feats TO do honor TO mis- victory
IL looked like an equine Fourth OF July celebration.
IL was considered one OF the prettest OF the
meeting by some OF the ladies present, the COM
petitors were close at some points OF the course
tnat blanket OF extra size might have been
thrown over them.
in the iour-mc an old Jockey. a real vet
Gran, who has passed the frst nifty years OF mans
lie and Is now gong toward his centennial BIRTH
day. Gilbert Patrick, attracted attention. In 1886
he rode Jonn Bascomb at rne Union Course Long
Island, IN the race against POstboy, SIX years
later Boston, when that celebrated horse ran
against Fashion. Mr.. Ten Bro OK took him 10
England. where he contendec for the Goodwood
Cup OH Prloress, and IN 1854 Gil Patrick was Lex
1nRton's jockey at New Orleans the four-miIe
race against time. the record there 7:Iga
and IL was beaten last summer by Fellowcralt
brother to Rutherfurd, the winner OF the great
race yesterday.
As the sun looked on the course from the rear
OF the grand stand the last race was over. ana a
long line OF cars stood outside the course 70
vey every one nome, except those who preferred
the dusty carriage ride to the Branch.
Tne race course ana Its surroundings looked
very attractive yesterday ana the club mouse
more radiant than ever: The stewards-Messrs.
yonn Hoey, J. Schuyler Crosby, George &. POTTS.
] ). Gordon Generals Beae ana Van Vhet J. G.
K Laurence, +. Morris, L. II. Jerome, c. LIvings-
ton, W. III. Flelss and Z. h. Garrison-have made
the most ample and satisfactory arrangements to
render race meeting 3t Monmouth Park delight
iuL me Plymouth Rock moved out from sandy
HOOK pier, with thousand OF more passengers,
at SIX O'CLOCK with refreshing breezes all around
exci,ed alsputants on the forward deck, disap-
pointed oetters ait and tired out ladies' In her
SPACIOUS saloons. The next meeting begins on
Saturday afternoon.
THE RACING.
The track was In fine condition and yet not
fast, but fair, safe course Tor any kind OF race
Tue atmosphere was delightful, and everything
70 make a pleasant days sport was forthcoming
at the time required. Four events we're on the
card the FIRST the July Stakes, Tor two-year- olds
distance tnree-quarters OF mile; next a purse
race, OF four miles, for all ages; then q purse
race OF one mne and an eighth, and the racing
closed with a purse race for beaten horses. a
cash OF q mile and a nall.
The July stakes had twenty-fsur nominations,
tour OF which came TO the post. These were p.
Lorilard's bro Wn geldIng Parole, by LeamInRton,
dam Maiden; Mr.. Belnsnts brown colt Free
booter. Dy Kentucky, dam Felucca; J. A. Grin
steads chestnut colt Knapsack. by war Dance,
dam Sue Dougnerty; H. r. McGraths chestnut
colt Bryan, BY Biarneystone, Dam Greek Slave.
Lorlard's colt was great favorte over the
neld. lie won the race very nandily, Freebooter
secsad Bryan third, EDapsack fourth. The latter
suEed on the homestretcn ard bolted across the
track. The winner Is fine sized geldlng, a
brother TO James A., ana will most likely be a bet
ter racehOrse.
The second event was a four mile dash for all
ages Tor purse OF $1,000. There were lour entries
for this race. comprising A. d. Lewis 4 Co.'s bay
mare Bessie Lee. by Hunters Lexington. dam by
Chorister. years old. Ill los; Rosinson, Morgan
co.'s chestnut colt Big Fellow, by War Dance,
dam Fly, years old, los IDS. Thomas Puryear Il
CO.'S chestnut cot Rutherflrd. by Australian,
dam Aerollte, Old, los lbs. ana M. A. Lit