The New York herald., 1876-07-22
SARATOGA RACES.
The RACES NEXT wEEK-THE HORSES AND THE
HOTEIS-


sAaAroGA SPRINGS, N. T., July 20, 1875
The "scason" at Saratoga has opened slowly this
year until the last week the profits Of the large
hotels we're not at all in proportion TO their splendid
accom- rnodations Tho arrivals have very nu-
meroas however, during tho week. and The hotel pro-
prcors now, with good grace Toast OF large num-
bcrs OF guests The college regatta has, OF course, con-
trbuted swell the numbers Of visitors, and the race
meetings the Saratoga course already drawing
large numbers to tins locality, the lrs meeting being
advertised commence on tuesday. 25ih INST
The number OF race horses 10 participate in the
meetings will be very large including about seventy.
nve which were not NJ the Long Branch meeting All
the good ones from all sections OF the country meet
at Saratoga, and superior racing Is one OF
the consequences Hence the liberal patronage
always extended BY the public TO the Sara
toga course, about the only one in the country which
has been able 10 sustain itself without the aid OF club
Its attractions have been much increased this season
by the addition OF another race 10 each days pro-
gyamme There are already al the course ihe stables
OF Mcssrs Belmont. boswell 4 Cammack Lorlard,
C. L. Lorillard, Mcdaniel. Clabaugh, Reed, Longsan
Burton, DAVIS, Ayres, Donahue McCarty, McGraih,
Purycar Co.. Brown, Bowie, G. B Norris and others,
ana the stables OF Mcssrs. Pryor Carr Co, Astor,
Cnambern, Green and Others are hourly expected 10
opening race Will DO an introductory scramble" for
all ages five iurongs and the speedy class will doubt
less be numerously represented IN IL
Tho second will bc for the great Travers Stakes
for which there are orty eight mountainous and II Is
expected good neld Will start Among the probable
start for this rich prize Mr.. Belmonts Fiddle
sticks Ia decided iavoritel with The aid of either hs
big colt Brrtram or possibly, Clematis, who has
yet earned oats but here evidently tor busness
Mr. Z Lorlard's Barricade. winner OF the Robbins
Stakes and his hne colt Fugitve; Colonel McDanies
Brother to Bassett Mr. G. l.. Loriard's Sunburst and
Ambush; Mr. Doswe's Rappahannock; Mr. Harney's
Lille Belle IA very dangerous hl!yl and Fredcrckstown
q reliable everyday horse. and perhaps others The
favortc Fiddestcks is In tine health, and viii DOUBT
less the post fully ut :" though some think
him a little full in the body. The third race will be
the Sweepstakes, for all ages, one milo and quarter
with Iwen,y-onc nom nations, incuding as probable
starters, such Tom Ochiltres, Oltipa,
| Parole. Shirley, Msdge. virginius. Rhadamant hus
| Kingbot Viator, Meko, Aaron Penningto
weatherby, Ascension. Grnstead. &c. The same
race last year produced OF tho most brilliant con-
tests ever witnessed and the list above given will
tany furnish enough actual starters to secure rous
ing race.
The fourth race will DO selling Of milo and
halt and usual for selling races. good field may
be expected to start People OF tho crowded cities
should esteem IL great privilege TO escape from bus
ness and hot wills The cool shades OF Saratoga aud
not only avail themselves OF the unequaled mineral
waters but enjoy sports OF the turf nowhere
agreeaby presented. Saratoga is indeed, y most en-
joyabe summer resort, and strangers who visit the
place the hrst time always surprised by It's
many attractions and especially It's grand hotel accom-
modatons. Tho enterprise of its citizens has gone far
there is rccuperative lie IN the bright little city
which will secure good returns tor the money and
credit invested. OF this the fashionable crowds
the hotels present conclusive evidence so long
health Is desirable and people have the good sense TO
promote by relaxation from business and peasuraDle
cnjoyments Saratoga must continue emp haticay she
watering place OF America.