The New York herald., 1879-08-01
Mr.. Gretton's Isonomy Wins
the coup"
PAROLE FINISHES THIRD
The American Representative
''Not a Good Slayer"
PERFORMANCES Of THE WINNER
[BY CABLE TO THE HERALD ]

LONDON, July 81, 1879.
The many charms and exceptional attractions
of Goodwood are seen ut their best on "Cup
Day" provided all is as desired in regard to
weather. Such, however, was unfortunately not
the case this morning, and the attendance was
smaller than usual on the most important day
of this enjoyable meeting. 1t rained heavily in
the earlier hours, and when the down
pour had ceased it continued cloudy and
threatening until long after the people
had left the railway station ut Chichester. The
clouds broke after the racing had commenced.
and the long wished for sun shonc on park and
lawn but the accustomed brilliant scene Of
lovely toilets wanting. The ladies were
present in large numbers, but over rich dresses
they wore the protecting ulster, which gave
balcony, stand and lawn rather subdued ap-
pearance, for which the bad behavior Of the
elements is alone responsible.
THE "CUP" STARTERS.
Though the racing card contained many items
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Cup, weight for age of two miles and q
half, with allowances for horses foaled in for
egn countries and penalties for winnings. Al
ways great event, it assumed vastly more
prominence to-day from the fact that in the
field of starters there was the American rep
resentative, Parole, whose presence gave
the event an international character.
There were fifteen nominations, but the
number received such q sitting that only six
took part in the contest. Mr.. f. Gretton's bay
colt lsonomy, years, with 129 lbs, had many
admirers in the paddock After his defeat in
the Newmarket Handicap by Parole Mr.. Gretton
had greatly wished that Isonomy should again
meet the American. His challenge to match
the horses, weight for age, for $4,000, same
distance as the Newmarket Handicap,
was declined by Mr.. Lorillard. Isonomy
subsequently astonished everybody by win
ming the Gold Vase and Gold Cup at Ascot.
The latter victory added lbs to Isonomy's
weight for the present contest. When Parole
defeated Isonomy at Newmarket the former
received lbs, whereas to-day he conceded the
American 13 lbs, as the allowances for being
foaled in a foreign country and n gelding
placed Paroles weight at 116 lbs. Under these
circumstances it looked before the race rather
doubtful for Isonomy, but then his improve
4 ID 4 &.
hackers knew he possessed stamina of the high
est order. Parole had many observ-
of Americans present he was much fancied and
thought to be trained to the hour for the engage
ment. Others considered him too fine for the
work in hand, and many of the professional
turfinen went so far as to say that he would not
be placed, or, in other words, would not finish
either first, second or third. Lord Roseberys
brown horse Touchet, years old, with 1913
lbs, had many supporters, as he was thought
to be able to stay fairly. His Civ
ing Lord Dupplns chestnut gclding
Refer, 4 years old, 27 lbs, and running
him to length for the Chester Cup was re-
mcmbercd as really good performance, and it
was thought with only z lbs dividing them
to-day Touchet should he able to reverse posi-
tions Refer came to the post with 119 lbs.
Mr.. j. L. Best's chestnut colt Peter, years old,
with 1O5 lbs, found supporters, many making
him a greater favorite than Parole, but as it
looked to the more thoughtful that Peter had
lost all his early form, he not consid-
cred dangerous. The Duke OF Hainilton's bay
horse The Bear, q years old. had the best of the
bottom weights, 1O5 lbs. Could it have been
known that The Bear was to be trusted IN Hat
racing he would have had much support His
career rs jumper was such it was generally
considered that he was terribly uncertain. This
made up the field of six starters. The result of
lengths, showing him to be clinking 20 cd
horse The Bear was second, Parole bad
third, Touchet fourth, Peter fifth and Reeier
sixth.
Isonomy was q strong favorite. On the
course yesterday to l against Isonomy was
takcn 1000 to 800 against Parole was offered
after 100 to 30 had been taken, and 3 $500 to
500 against Touchct was taken. just previous
TO the race it was o TO 4 against Isonomy 20
to 1 against The Bear, 100 to 30 against
Parole, . to 2 against Touchet, to against
Peter and % to 1 against Refer.
AN ENGLISH OPINION.
The Sportsman of this morning held that
Touchet would beat Parole and be the most
formidable opponent of Isonomy.
THE RACE.
The Bear made running from Isonomy,