The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-26
FLEETWOOD PARK.

THE HORSES IN TRAINING
Matters are assuming very lively aspect az
Fleetwood Park. The stables are beginning 20 fil
and very early next month the curtain WIN rise
upon the renewal OF trottlng IN thus vicinity,
wnen the fair valley OF Westchester VIII be alive
with horses. The advent OF warmer weather,
after the dreary winter and tie horrid month Of
March, which IN all future almanacs must stana
out "that cold season. aronses into life tho
stables oftrotters throughout the country.
Under the influence OF the sun, 80 long snorn OF
IT'S strength, but now rising from IT'S eastern bed
with tue streagtn OF a giant, the modest violet
and the early grass are moving to ! boautIfui
resurrection, while at the same time the racing
tracks are drying up, aud those under skilIul
manipulation are now 1T Tor "condtionngp the
thousands Of neetfooted ANIMALS that Will rake
part in the coming trotung campaign.
FIRST ana foremost OF the many parks In tho
netghborhuod OF New York getting ready for tAetr
sprlng meetings stands Fleetwood. In i ew daYa,
or at least long before ~ May reunion " VIII have
put on its brightest dress and be IN complete
readiness for the tourney. Since last season tEa
easily reached resort has suffered change ~ It's
management. The men then holding the rctns
have retired. and Others well known to the COM
munlty, the Mcssrs W. II. n T. h. Johnson. stem.
ped in ana assumed command. the change mas
given great satisfaction aike 10 owners, trainers
ana the thousands OF people VINO have . londness
Tor races as with care. prudence ana IN eye single
10 the uprooting OF all ways that arc dark aud
tricks that are vain,n Fleetwood must prove irf
mensey popular. Tue right step has been taken 10
TINS end as a number Of he more prominent gentle
men Known in the turf world have been selected
as stewards VINO viii have full control Of tho
racing events OF the season. Admission to tue
grounds for the year las been reduced, the ciuo
house thrown open TO all visitors an ladies' ac.
United Tree. The CULTIVATION OF the patronage OF
Gotham's fair ones Is 70 be commented as the
presence OF refined women az sucn reunions gives
the sport OF trottng charm when y cannot
ctnerwise possess. Various repairs are being
made upon the premises which VIII enhance tue
general comfort OF the trainers and drivers as
wen "a visitors. the fence IN 'front.' OF the clue
house has been reset, the grounds thoroughly
cleared up ana arrangements made lot tae -
m0yal ol the pool sellers quarters ~ Tue extreme
END OF the grand stand IN order 10 nave w ns ~
away from that section IN use ny the laoies y
possible 80. = ~. -.
have Dcen repaired, new stables QUIT and Oh onee
nut IN Oricr. while, las Dnt not east, me rack
has received much attention. y wiz oe ,ai osttsf
tnIs season than ever, as great zeal 81 abor ana
time have already been bestowed upon " HuhoW
places nave peen illed up, nard Spots made NOR.
elastic and suitable Tor the trotlerE leet hnd tue
whole SOL rendered richer and better ~ the az
pncauon OF the usual materials sought 70 hrnx
about Sucu results. while ~ VIII pecome D'lleF
and nner every day IL T. already In capital cOunl-
rt.tt.s 44nr a. n
tlon and cary every taoiv ~ = s,, atTe,
from Tue lcet OF tue loEIihG iolace - 49,
thefe anu Inr i uy toe n,,,at ~, I've bntoee
engagnu In the actual battle which opens "a Inc
49, 81 Nav arr many VOL known clippers. luth
same staDes, or rather under tue care ~ inc same
,paInars are many dark oncsi wnica give prOn-
ise ~ nTilant careers. Last evening tie list en-
n,,ced the follo wing 10 which are appended their
5c = records ana tie places where tney were Oh
,alnad.
joins srLAS's STABLE.
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