The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-04-15
THE LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB
Favorite's Day.
An Increased Attendance.

An Increased Attendance.
1t was hardly possible for those who love
the sports of the turf to remain in doors
when such an unclouded sky and genial
breeze awaited them en- route for the track
The weather has been all that could be de-
sired for good sport, and the crowd journey
ing out gave evidence Of how much the
public appreciated these almost autumnal
afternoons.
The attendance at the track was consider
ably larger than on the previous day, and the
fair ones were represented by an increased
delegation on the ladies' stand, resplendant.
in their tasteful costumes, and bewitching in
their beauty. The track was in splendid
condition, although not what would be called
fast, as it had been narrowed since the late
rain and was a trifle deep. Nevertheless, it
was in what might be called prime order and
perfectly safe.
We noticed present on the quarter stretch
several old turtles who have figured conspicu-
recognized Col. Robert Johnston, Of Ken
lucky, J. J. Pringle, Esq, Duncan Kenner,
Esq. Major James Suzette, Steven Minor,
Esq, and with him chip Of tho old block,
Master Steven Minor, who shows the racing
taste of the family, young as he is. Every
thing seemed propitious for day Of sport,
and the premonitions were fully verified.
After the first bell had rung calling the horses
from the stables, they came down the stretch
blanketed, in one long string, looking as un-
like racers as was possible.
In the cooling ground there was awaiting
them a crowd Of anxious spectators, eager to
catch glimpse of these thoroughbreds, in
order to judge of their condition. Connois-
seurs eyed them closely, mentally making
their comparisons between one and another,
significantly winkiug to friends as though it
was settled which would be the victor.
Principally at 3 o'clock, President Breaux
rung the bell to SADDLE up and the entri es
for the first race, for one mile and one-eighth,
were stripped. They were Port Leonard,
King Amadeus, Leap Year, Pauline Sprague,
After saddle-up" was sounded, they
pranced out into the stretch, all of them
looking as fresh as daisies and seemingly
eager for the struggle.
First Race.
The contestants for this event were seven
in number, and there was considerable bet
ting as to the result. Survivor was generally
considered the favorite, although Leap Year
crept close to him in the pool sales CT this
morning. 1t was evident from the way the
money was going that many believed the IA
vorite of the day would be among the
missing.
After some four attempts above the dis
tance stand start was at last effected and the
flag dropped and they were off, Survivor
leading.
As they passed under the string, for the
start Was made above the stand, the race be-
ing one mile and one-eighth, he still led, King
| Amadeus second and the rest scramb bling in q
bunch closely behind. Around the first turn
they dashed, the line stringirg out somewhat
Survivor still leading, with the King second,
Sweet Bay creeping out from the group be-
hind for third.
| At the quarter pole, the Vandal horse still
led, the King hanging on like grim death,
Sweet Bay third. When they arrived at the
half pole. Survivor still led the van, Port
Leonard, after a squirt, having taken second
place, Sweet Bay third, Amadeus fourth, the
rest all hanging on in the rear in close order.
As they circled around the tuln for the home
stretch they presented spirited sight, all
fying along in long strides and going WELL
The King had evidently fallen off as he was
now sixth, Pauline fifth, Denver fourth
Survivor leading
Down the stretch they came, sill doing their
best, the Vandal horse ahead, Sweet Bay
second.
1t was a severe tussle bnt Survivor kept up
the pace and swep: under the string length
and half ahead. Sweet Bay second, Leap
Year third, Amadeus fourth, Pauline
Sprague fifth, Port Leonard and Survivor
last. Time, SO.
| Second Race.
This three mile race was the event of the
day. Betting had been quite heavy in the
pools and Galway was the favorite by about
seven to four against the field.
The entries were: Galway, Falmouth, Capt.
Hutchinson, Crown Prince and Granger. 1t
was exceedingly doubtful which was to be
the winner, and side bets were numerous
over the event. At the start, Galway got a
little advantage, Hutchinson second, the
Prince third, and Falmouth last.
They were bent on speed and had work be-
fore them. At the half-mile pole, Hutchinson
dashed to the front, Galway fighting tor front,
Crown Prince third and Falmouth fourth
On the back-stretch all were stung out, the
Captain leading.
| Coming home on the first mile they all put
out all they knew, and few by under the