The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-05
ONE GILT-EDGE RACING DAY
NOW A SOUTHERN HORSE STEPPED TO
THE FRONT IN JEROME PARK.

the sport-Ftve Good Races MtnuinK the |
westchester Cup-some Of the Horsemen |
and Many OF the Bookmske rs Astonished. |
The third day OF the spring meeting of
ho American Jockey Club was an agreeable |
contrast TO tho two previous days. Tho sun
came out with n pleasant warmth, the track,
although rather heavy. was safe under the drv-
ing rays OF the sun. the visitors at the club
house were numerous and the scene in and
around the grand stand was picturesque and
lively. AT 2lO merry cnlivening notes from
q bugle horn announced the arrival OF the
first four n-hand. This was soon followed by
another, and within twenty minute five we'll
polished drags. including Col. Kanc's. Mr.,
Bronsons. Mr.. Perry Bclmont's. Mr.. Rivcs's.
and Mr.. Schcrmerhorns wound around tho
hill and deposited their loads OF beau
~ and fashion on the green sward
under the shadow Of tho club house
and tho shade Of the hill. Ham
pcrs OF refreshments were unloaded and the
groups formed into little picnic parties taking
their lunches and viewing the races in sight of
two thousand spectators in the grand stand and
three thousand free sightsecrs on Deadhcad
Hill. The racing was exciting enough to fur
nish q good days sport. and some OF the events
were OF peculiar interest. The voices OF book
makers were loud and inviting, and many oil
them went home sad. especially after tho race
for the Wcstchester cup.
Tho opening event was n dash OF thrcc-quar-
tors of a mile. for a purse Of 500 \. Bcmonts
bay fllly. by Gleneg Dryer Brothers Rhada-
manthus p. Lorllards Garrick and c. Reeds
Bonnie Wood started for the purse. The horses
were sent of promptly and evenly Bcmonts
fy soon showed her nose in front pressed ny
Garrlck and Bonnie Wood. with Rhadaman-
thus few lengths behind. working up with
vigorous strides. As they disappeared around
tho hill Belmont's lilly was still in the lead
Garrick second, and Rhadamanthus had pass
oil Bonnie Wood. On emerging into
sunlight. Belmonts FLY held her place in front
with Garrick and Rhadamanthus noek-and-
neck in close pursuit. Bonnie Wood tagging.
They came swinging around into the home
stretch in this order. when Rhadamanthus and
Garrick passed Belmonts filly. and the sons Of
bennington and Lexington had an exciting
mock and-neck brush to the furlong pole, where
Rhadamanthus put on a little reserved force.
spur;ed ahead. and came in a winner about two
lengths ahead Of Bclmonis fiily. Time 1919.
Tho Second race for the Westchcster cup. n
sweepstakes Of $50 each with 81 600 added,
5000 to second horse. two and a quarter miles
ilard's Parole. W. VI. Bissells -. James. and
$. d. Bruce's Gen. Phillips We're the only
been entered. but as he was disabled by
rheumatism. and other fast ones were drawn
ont nearly all the wis,acres gave the race up
freely. when Parole came out for his prelimi-
nary eanter he received round OF applause
there were rumors gliding about that Gen;
Phillips would make u winning flght-he had
pSTscs Gu' tSe ear spring races won
New, Orleans, savannah, and Charleston
md had been bought and brought East fer the
purpose OF astonishing the boys and capturing
the purses. therefore much money was placed
Gen. Phillips showed In front, st. james close
NJ, with Parole length or SO behind, his rider
a lie md 81 inn
his tune to push to the front. As they went be;
hind the M fer the first time the General
gaining little. The hackers Of Parole now
strained their eyes. expecting 10 see him shoot
good lead. while Parole had all he could do t.
collar ST. James. Around they flew. until. nj
the end of the first mile. the General was more
than length ahead. going easily. while Parole
was struggling side 10y side with st. James
On gliding, around the hill the second time
the General still showed his heels 70 his oppo.
nents. but Parole had passed ST. James, and
his hackers now looked with more conidenc.
than ever TO sec him burst into sunlight ahead
OF the General. They were disappointed again
for the General gnllanty held his place in the
front and was never headed during The race. liz
came ia an easy winner. without stroke from
the whip. four lengths ahead OF Parole whs
james. fime 4:i3. 4 round Of deafenng AZ.
pause greeted the General on his UNEXPECTED
The third race was for a purse Of 300 on
mile aud quarter rush. the winner to be sole
a auction. Harry Werh's Maior Barker A
G. L. Iorilari's I.ounger. Jas. W Bells Fug
tive C. S. Iloyd's brown colt, H. Grahams W. |
Higgins T. Lurillard's Rienzi. and L. A. Ga
haughs klnEslani came TO the post Maloi
Barker and KrnI Were the fayorites. They
rushed or 0n o good start with the MAJOR
lItlle in advance Of the lue. shOudered bl
Lounger and Fugitive. with Higgins IN theil
shadow the others hunrhed Just behind Be
fore rounding the hill, Fugitive had passed tht
Major and L0unger, klugslaud a good fourth
Before completing mile. Higgins BOUNDED
NJ to second place. aud "A close run ensued be
tween Fugitive and Higgins up the home
stretch. Fugitive was too fast for him. how
ever, aud passed the winning post nearly
length ahead. the other horses scattered alonG
lehlnd. Time. 2:lGr, Fugitive was then ~
bis owner. james W. Bell. for 500.
The fourth race WIS for the members cup
gth handicap sweelttasss OF ~ each added
Dirnley, Mr., A. Belmont Purdy appeared OF
Orion Mr.. Sands mounted Princeton, and Mr.
Center cantered up un Barricade. Mr.. Purdl
aud Mr.. Sands came To- the front side 10y side u
The start, Mr.. Grisw'id thlrd, and Mr. Cente
he ", lead, Mr. SANDS still close up. with Mr
Griswold and Mr.. Center a good third an,
fourth. Mr.. Purdy led, going around the hill
WIN Mr Sands pressing him, and Mr.. Center
hnI Mr. Griswgld struggling vainly behind
mr. lnrdy' On orion kept the lead AL NE wal
length ahead OF Mr.. Sands. with the Others
The nth and last race was n free handcaI
sweepstakes Of i2j each. with 800 added. tl'
second horse 10 receive 800; one mile. Bowlei
9Sri}la NELSON'S smoon. DTyer,s Brambe' am
exciting brush Tie horses kept well togethe
Alter "A lair start First Bramble showed a littl,
n 'front.' then kinny X. On going behind the
pa lhoy We're all ia bunch Coming out ii wai
hard o. say which had the advantage and afte
Founding the turn into the hOmestretch they
came ~ like platoon of the Seventh Regimen
u straight line Everybody said that il WA,
sro, tFeISsi contest 511 EYER seen on inc nome
however, Bramble came out from the line. fol
, lowed by Simeon second and Oriole third
O!a!Able Won the race in :iS5s.