The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-08
MONMOUTH PARK.
Three Flat Races and One
Over Hurdles.
A BAD DAY FOR FAVORTTES.
EraStus Corning, Ascension, GrinStsad and
Trouble the Winners.

The clerk OF the weather arose In q sulen mooo
yesterday morning, after hts Fourth OF July les
hvties--the mood, indeed, OF many an obliging
r1end whose heart a. stated times Ii better than
his judgment-and Tor a good while the prospects
n hts cheering up were gloomy In the extreme.
de could not well mako up MS mInd what 70 do.
de was feverish and excited, ana his aching head
doubtless suggested the additional stool OF re-
pentancc, bur, like the famous young man who
rot well, ne resolved not to Join = religious fra
lernty, and having In view that the third day or
the Monmouth Park meeting was awaited
with interest, ne swallowed his morning
cocktail and smiled But witha his temperament
was doubtful and abnormal and not even the most
hopeful sportsman could form an opinion as to the
condition OF afIairs overhead. Huge, sulky look
ing masses Of vapoT coated on high, waiting as lt
we're Tor the slightest provocatlon to burst forth
with vengeance. Not breath OF air was sur
fing. and even Long Branch, proverDial for It's re-
Eesnlng and tnvlgorating breezes from the sea,
was drowsy, dun ana deadening There was no
roar from the SURF and as FAR as the eye could
reach the Atlantic was at rest. over hundred
TAIL OF nshing smacks lay quietly at anchor
Il was just their day or business cloudy and
forebodmg rain. When. therefore, these clrcum-
stances are taken into account-the prospect
Of q celuge, stnng heat and the probable post
ponement OF the sport--lt was not to be wondered
ut that the events the card set forth yesterday
were not marked by that large and enthusiastic
assemDlage winch the meetings at Monmouth Park
invariably attract. And this was the more to be
regretted considering the sterling and exciting
character OF the various races, which in some n.
stances must have set the wiseacres at their wlJ's
ends. without gong into explanation there
seems TO be always sort OF grim satisfaction
manifested at the defeat OF favorites, and OF
grim satisfaction there was no lack yes
terday. Somehow victorious contestant,
having just emerged from obscurity, seems
to win the popular appreciation, and, wnen 1t Is
known that general surprise was shown At the
termination OF all the races save one, IL may be
readily in erred that the demonstrations OF the
crowd were botn loud and enthusiastic. In q
word the meeting, despite the threatening and
disagreeable surroundings which the gloomy
weather and the heat suggested, was decidedly
gratifying IN q spectacular point Of view and
afforded great enjoyment to those In attendance.
Inc grand stand, though by no means crowded,
turl could oe seen from the start TO the finish OF
every race, the alr specialization there we're
many ladiei present--nad ample opportunity TO
view the exciting scenes. The arrangements
were uneXceptionable and not single incident
occurred t. mar the pleasuraDle and armonious
features that marked the day. But WhaJ would
good horse race be without a bet or two thereon
Just little TO make It Interesting, as the saying
goes The Ola familiar faces were hand
In goody numbers; the same old knowing eyes
20 be seen on every track; the same old rugged
wrinkles that neither chance nor certainty can
ever relax; the same ola pnosophc sports who
neither swear nor pray At Fortunes tricks. And
there were ''blOodsn galore whose Dubious
pocketb0oks became attenuated Defore their
ev1nIng meals. Dozens OF gloves were won by
the prettiest oil fascinating Ramesters, and on the
credit side OF tnelr dainty diaries was dotted
down the list OF their successful ventures. AT the
pool-sellIng establishment che usual scenes were
presented. There were long Iaces and
faces lat with smiles; doubtful faces
aLd others In a ontemplative mood, yet
IN truth must 1t be chronicled that harsh words
were foreign to the place. Altogether thIs meet
ing gave satisfaction. The races the Iull record
OF which will be found below terminated about
halEpast four O'CLOCK, anu without much ado the
train In waiting started with Its freight toward
Sandy Hook. Few incidents marked this brief
journey save one not unworthy OF passing
word. Tho touching strains oil q diminutlve Ital-
tan fiddler were not lost upon the ear OF
a young man who was still celebrating the
national anniversary and VINO, having luckily
lined his purse with successful ventures on tue
turf hesItated not to hire special band In the
person OF the little foreigner, wRom he took upon
the car beside him, where lie all the way monope-
lized the sweet melody OF 'Rory O'More.n The
passengers embarked on the commodous steamer
Plymouth Rock, the bright ana cheerful surround.
ings OF wnicn-tne music. the madrigals aud the
cnimes-added not little to the comforting recol-
lee ION OF a pleasant day. terrific rainstorm
set IN az she entered the NaTroWs, but tae i'll
temper OF tue weather CLERK was az that time
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