The New York herald., 1875-12-20
RACING IN JAPAN.

Auo weather seemed likely TO mar tho success OF the
meeting, as the day bleak chilly in the extreme
and rain fell occasionally but notwithstanding thesa
drawbacks the ladies present on the Grand Stand
IN unusual force, thereby in great measure causing
tho uncomfortable state OF the weather TO be forgotten
The entries for the various were all that could
bc desired and, as new blood had been imported to
considerable extent and more than usual degree OF
mystery had been observed by owners during the
training. the racing generally bid fair to be exciting
The band OF the Vsadnick attendance and ds-
coursed sweet music during tho monotonous intervals
between the various
THE TRIAL PLATE-For China ponies that have never
here; weight for inches; entrance So
Onco round, about mile
Mr. Morrison's Andante 10 ST. IL lbs ............ 1
Mr. Roberson's Gadateur 10 81. IL lbs. ..........
Mr. Broughtys Kuo-puchu 10 st. III lbs. ......s~..
Tho start was good one. Andante led OF, but was
colared by Gladiateur at the top Of tho hill when tho
two raced in together. Both jockeys did their best
and Andane's rider succeeded in cleverly winning by
neck Kuo-pu.cu was never abo to reach the others
| Time 2:21
| raE YOKOHAMA DEBBY-A sweepstakc Of SIS each,
with $3.50 added $40 be paid to the Secretary OF the
Race Club on before the 3st August lsI5 and 80 to
De paid at the date closing the entres ia case OK
Ion,entry tDo original deposit 70 DO lorieHea; ior
japan ponies bona Gds grinns; first pony to receive
seventy cent second twenty per cent and third ten
per cent weight for inches. Five furlongs.
DR. Buckles Smallhopc. lost lbs. s.............,.. 1
Mr. MorTison's Dash, lost 2bs. ...................
Mr. ola's Moonshinc, lost obs. ......:...........
MIR. Robertsong Black Douglas, lost 6bs. .........
Captain Costigans rsuj IRA, lost Obs s...........
Mr. Watson s The Laird lost Abs ...............
Mr. Roberts Cupbearor, lost Slbs ................
| Mr. Williams Sunshine, lost 6lbs .................
Dr. Buckles Stalomate lost Slbs.
Mr. Carl's Mcphsto lost 2bs. Observation-Disclosures.
/ For wonder, all the ponies which were entered
started, and, strange to say, there was little or no
trouble at the post Dash led Off being closoiy followed
by MoOnshne and these two seemed to have the race
between them, but Smalihopc worry well ridden by MS
owner up at tho distance post passed the leaders
| THE CmALLENGE CuP-Value $3.50 For China ponies;
weight for inches entrance $40; one mile aud three
| quarters,
sIr Sinbads Dixie 10 ST. Observation-Disclosures. 1
Mr. Morrison's Monymusk; 10 81. II lbs...........
Mr. Robertson's Gadateur, 10 st. III lbs. ..........
Mr. Robertsons Scquin, 10 ST, lbs ............ o
! good start was made, the fayor'ie Monymusk,
leading, being closely followed by Gladateur Sequin
kept behind the others to the half mile post took first
place whom called upon and won easily Monymusk
had some trouble in beating Gadateur for second
place This event the great upset of the meeting
as Dixie not even mentioned in the betting. Time,
416.
THE BRITANNIA CUp-Prescnted For China ponies;
winners at this meeting excluded; weight for inches
entrance IS. Once round and a distance.
Mr.. Williams Grasshopper 10 ST. lbs. ...........
Mr.. Morrisons Braemar 10 st. lbs.
Mr. Robertsons Favori, 10 81. lbs. .............
Mr.. Prnge's Preender, 10 st. IL lbs. ............
Four only started Braemar led to the three quarter
mile post when Grasshopper came came to the front and
disposed OF his opponents as he liked Pretender was
as good as his name. Time, 2:39
TnE BANKERS Cur-Presented. For China Ponies
Winners in China Hong Kong in 1915, or OF two
at last meeting here, and winners at this meet
ing excluded Winners OF one race at last meeting
here lbs extra; weight for inches; entrance SO;
Mr. Morrisons Black Rod, 10 st. lbs ............ 1
Mr.. John Peels Bonto, 10 st. lbs.
Mr. Radeys Lord Harry 10 ST. IL lbs .............
Mr. Robertsons Sequn, 10 st. lbs. ................
Mr.. Broughty's Kuo -puchl 10 st. II lbs.
Mr. Pringc's Northern Light 10 ST. lbs. ........
Mr.. Burnsdes Pontin, 10 st. lbs. ...............
Mr.. Radeys Ivanhoe, 10 81. lbs s.................
If Bonito's owner had had more time to train his
pony the result OF this would doubtless have been
different As 1t Bonito made very game struggle
got second place. but had to succumb TO Black Rod
nth Lard xNpH 81
SECOND DAY-THuRsDAY Arm NOVEMBER.
The weather the second day was all that could be
wished so that the attendance at the grand stand was
better than on the previous day. The band OF the
vsadnok again present -
THE VISITORS CUP-Presented For China ponies;
winner OF the Bluff Cup excluded; winner of the Cha-
lenge Cup of Two at the meeting 10 lbs extra
other winners lbs extra; weight for inches; entrance
Nr Robcrtsons Gladiateur, 10 st. IL lbs ......... 1
Mr. Williams Grasshopper, 10 st. II lbs,...........
Mr. John Pees Bonito 10 ST. lbs................ q
hr. RoberLsons Sequn, 10 ST. lbs. ..............
Mt Rooertson' oceea, ~ s.. IDS s............".
MT Slnbad's Dixie, IL st. IDS ...:..............
Mr. Morrson's Aonymusk 10 ST. ii lbs. ..-.........
This was very exciting race between Grasshopper
and Gadaeur who ran neck and neck for the last half
mile and finally Gladiateur won by noso Bonito ran
a good third. Time, 32sK.
The AKINDo CUP-Presented. For japan ponies.
Winners at this meeting, of two last meeting,
of moro than two races at the last two meetings
here, excluded weight for inches; entrance $5.
Threc-quarters Of a mile.
Mr. 0a's Moscou, 10 ST. lbs s................... 1
Or. Bucklos Sirius, 10 ST. lbs. ...................
Mr. Reid's Drzzle 10 ST. lbs. bs.................... 8
Mr. Robertson's rim Whittier 10 st. II lbs. .......
Mr. Morrson's Drift 10 st. lbs. ................
Captain Costigan,s TsuJi IRA. 10 ST. lbs.........
Mr. f. Mason's Chevy Chase, 10 st. lbs ..........
General sagos sadzuri, 10 ST. lbs. ...........
Mr. Roberts Cupbearer, 10 st. Slbs...............
A field of showed up out OF fourteen entries and
gave the lots OF trouble at the post but
finally got of with an excellent start Moscow ran
through his ponies and took the lead, winning good
race with Sirius second and Drizzle third.
The SIZZLING srAKEs-0f SIS each, with $76
added. For all ponies. China ponies, 10 st. lbs for
13 hands; japan ponies 10 ST. for IL hands inches
increase Tor inches, per scale; the winner DO
sold for S75 with his engagements, by auction, imme
diately after the races and any surplus realized over
the declared value to go TO the race fund.- If entered
be sold for $50 allowed lbs If for s2, allowed IA
Mr. Morrison's Black Rod, 9 st. 10 lbs. .........
Mr. Burnsidc's Proseyte, st. 7lbs................
Mr. Radley's Lord Harry, st. 10 lbs.............
Mr. Hroughtys Saxon ST. 10 lbs. o
Mr. Prngles Pce, st. 10 lbs. s......................
easily by couple Of lengths Proselyle, perhaps to
Mr. Burnsdes astonishment was second, and Lord
Harry third. Time, 81. The winner sold by
auction for $780, as the shades OF night fell tho
conclusion Of the secoud days proceedings
THIRD DAY-PRIDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER.
The day was fine and attendance at the course good
but strong wind raised too much dust TO make IL
quite comfortable for the Spectators The band of the
Fsadnick again did excellent service.
THE HURDLE RAcE-Value $75 For all ponies, ovor
hurdles China ponies. IL st. Japan ponies, 10 ST.
entrance $5. once arouTA and a distance
Mr.. Robcrtson's The Snob 10 0st.................,
Blr. Morrsons Andanto, IL st. Observation-Disclosures.
Mr. Burnsdes Pilgrim III ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. st. 8
Mr.. Robertson's Dibs, IL ST. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Dr. Buckles The Slasher 10 ST. st...................
Mr. Radloy,s Iyanhoe III st.......... ...... o
For this six started but one Siasher might lust az
well have boen left in the stable Pilgrim led or all OF
them taking the hurdles neatly The Snob was leading
in the straight beng closely pressed by Andante who,
however, never could head him, and the Snob landed
winner by about length Ivanhoe shcd at the last
hurdle, and strrup breaking at the time his
rider unfortunately thrown and stunned but sub
sequenty recovered under Dr. Wheeler's care. Tho
fact Of Japan pony boating China cracks this race
was nevcr expected and the result rather interlered
with book makers.
The AMERICAN CUP.-Prescntcd. A handicap for all
winners at the meeting; to be handicapped at the
close Of the second days racing; entrance ten per
cent of amount Of stakes won; compulsory open
also to beaten ponies the meeting, at entrance
fee OF So Ono milo and quarter
Mr. Morrisons Bracmar IL 1st,.................... l
MT MOnslotl, II
Mr. Williams Grasshopper, II 81 lbs. ............