, 1875-07-18


Dexter Park has recently been elevated to
prominence in matters Of the turf not at present
possessed BY any other locality in the country.
The Easter1 stables were depleted OF the equine
celebrities which they contained during the w,n-
ter, some time ago. All Of them hied to the
Western meetings, which, in point Of time, took
precedence Of the Eastern associations. After
skirmlshing through various part OF the Yves: iu
pursuit of victory and prize money they have
gathered here to participate in the great meet
LOT At Dexter Park, beginning July 20. The
Dexter Park stables are consequently full Of
very distinguished guests. Perhaps At no other
period during it's organization has 1t put on such
= lively and interesting appearance, and been
tho centre OF SO much attention from noted
tulfmen. It contains the finest galaxy of trotsing
and running talent over assembled here, and In
respect to the frat At least no other meeting has
called together more promising number. Cold
smith Maid is here. which in itself is enough to
confer high degree Of dignity. She is quietly
champing her oats aud hay in stable when has
been somewhat pretent.ouslg fitted up in ner
honor. She points forward her inquisitive oars
when approached by the curious aud aa-
mlring visitors, and gazes forth from
her intelligent eyes with d look which
seems TO speak : conaclousoess Of her
wonderful trottiug feats and Of her right to uu-
bounded sdmiration. She enjoys her present
given the use OF her legs by turn Oh the track
when she is sent, not fast, but at an easy grace
full jogging gait But there ara a number Of
otner animals in quarters here which are not 30
lar behind her bus that they attract much stten-
ton: Occldent, Bodins. American Girl Lady
Maud, Judge Fullerton, clementine. MolLe Nor
ris, Observer, aud Bea the most notable.
Besides these there are all OF the horses here
which have already distinguished themselves in
the interesting meetings in Michigan and In
diana. Among those which are entitled 10 first
mention are Brother Jonathan, who won tie 20
races at both Jackson and Saginaw Lady Star.
who won the 80 race It Saginaw and the % race
1t Detroit Fred Hooper, With record Of '251z.
aud has had q large piece in every race in which
he has started this year; Cozette. with =
record of '24A; Gen. Grant, the promising young
stallion from Joliet: and Lady Turpin, De1tie.
Nera. Tom Boy, aud Granville.
Prince, M.mbrino Warner, Clifton, Richard,
Transfer, sFrank Reeves. Whaebone. Jesse g.
Linde.l. Fleta,-and, in abort, iii the entries in
every class.
hours Of the morning, is ! scene Of much
more animation than it presents even
during racing seasons- The drivers are
busy exercising their horses driving them At
sharp trot fl0m wire to wire, in which tnev
sometimes go alone or have friendly brush
with each other. or Jogging them leHure1y to
bring their muscles into gentle action. During
pleasant moFuiug nearly all the ttotters in the
stable are out, spnnlng rapidly or merely log
g1ng. both ways round the track. Tbeso naatu-
tnal exercises are attended by large number
OF devotees Of the turf. who are present to time
horses. LOOK them over. see their action and get
numerous poipts to help their pool-box
operations. The owners of most OF the horses
arc also present to watch the training and prog
reas Of their animals aud the scene derri ved Of
the people who attend horse-Faces merely for
pleasure, and embracing tie owners. drivers,
and these interested In betting point Of view.
present an unadullerated ''turty aspect
Tho exercises introduce some Of the most
prominent drivers Of the country, "a it doss the
most noted horses: Among them are to be seen
each morning II. II. Dob1e, who daily
joos Lady Maud, Goldsmith Maid, Suoxbal,
Nera, and Cozeste Budd Donle. who works
Fullerton, Occident, C(ementine, aud St. james;
Bill Mclaughlin. who is regarded as the best
driver in the West handling Fred Hooper. Lady
Tu1pin, Clifton, Nollie Morris Pete Johnson,
who drives Boaine ard Granville. Beaids these
there are ''Noecy" Brown, Frank Van Ness.
John Kelley. Wornl Hignie Gus Gidden, Par
P. BsselL
In addiuon to the trottars, the stables contain
full field OF SIXTY runners, among which are
eo1uo Of The best On the turf. NAr Jig, Arauous.
Wtuitard. and Vlckspurg arc Tho most promi-
neut.
The meeting il looked forward to With much
interest The quality OF the entries can.
not fail to insure it = large auc- |
cess. t ia likely to bring =
turf event that Chicago has ever bad.
The purses are unusually large and thu atros-
8lea Tor tue first money IN Ill the classea prom
10 " bs naors than ordinarily animated.
HURRY CT.
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