The New York herald., 1879-07-13
MONMOUTH PARK.
Fifth and Last Day Of the First
Summer Meeting.
SIX INTERESTING CONTESTS.
Hermit, Bramble. Monitor, Pilot, Una and
kadi the Winners.

and when the lovers and supporters OF racing So
journing by the sea in that neighborhood began to
get together in the pool room of the West End Hotel
everything appeared gloomy except the seller OF the
pools. who always has cheerful face. Pools were
sold notwithstanding the FACTORING of the rain on
the windows and the shivering OF the gentlemen
who came to the place without overcoats'
and everybody expressed doubts about the rae
ing which was announced to come off on the NOR
row. Had the doubters known the intentions of the
management of Monmouth Park they would have
been content. Nothing except an earthquake or
tidal greater in magnitude than has ever yet
visited any part of the globe since Noahs time will
stop racing at Monmouth Park on the days an
nounced for the events to or There were very
few passengers on the New Jersey Central Railroads
cars which left at nine o'clock. and the steamer
Jessie Hoyt that went to Sandy Hook had fewer
passengers than on previous days; but. as the
dag frightened. the spirits of the racing lovers
began to revive and they took later modes Of reach
ing the course and by the time the bells rang
Tor the horses to show up for the first race the
grand stand comfortably filled with ladies.
while tho sterner and sportive wSle in
hundreds around the pool sellers and the French
mutual boxes Promptly at the hour of two the bell
sounded for the first race, and in few minutes
afterward Mosquito. Achsah and Hermit
leisurely making their way the half mile POLE
There considerable speculation this race
the opinion of the majority of the gambolers being
that Mosquito would win, as 1t was asserted that he
was to be ridden with new bit that would make it
impossible for him to indulge in his well known
propensity to bolt while closely watched by the
Jockey. Mosquito the favorite. but the bit did
not stop the roguish geldng from boiling and he
beaten by Mr.. p. Lorillards Hermit. the Vauxhal ly
third. The track very heavy and for youngsters
swift. The second race was for the Monmouth Cup
and had the same horses that started at Prospect
Park in June when Bramble beaten two miles
badly by wilful in the Seaside Handicap. Bramble
carried one pound more in that race than he did
yesterday. The track. however. good when
Brambe was beaten, but in the heavy yesterday
he moved like giant with the weight.
and beat his opponents in hollow style.
The third race yesterday had six starters
and all had their admirers; but Monitor. with
Hughes on his back. won by getting half dozen
lengths the best of the start. Mr.. Grouse, who
dropped the flag. said afterward that that would be
his last start he did not wish to offend the gentle
men who owned the horses, but "Master Hughes
too much for him. And Mr.. Grouse is not far
wrong. Master Hughes is too much for the public,
and he will find it SO some of these days. The
fourth was won by Pilot in good STYLE
Then followed of mile and half
when Mr. G. L. Lorillards flly Una won
gallant race, beating Danichef Judith and
Rochester. The sports of the day, and the meet
ing closed with race by gentlemen riders. Four
started. and Mr.. W. c. Sanford on Kadi o capi-
tai contest. beating Mr.. Purdy L l.. who was a
great favorite the field.
THE OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
JUDGEs-Messrs. d. d. withers. L. NJ Johnson
and G. Livingston.
TIMERs-Messrs. H. P. McGrath, j. G. K. Law
renee and p. Belmont
SEcRErARY-Mr. G. wheatly.
STAnTER-Mr. d. ]. Grouse.
The following the details of the racing:-
THE FIRST
for purse of $500 for maiden two-year-olds;
those not having run second for a sweepstakes al
lowed lbs. Half mile. There three start
ers. comprising Mr.. H. c. Babcock's chestnut geld
ing Mosquito, by the Il-used dam RELIEF. 104 lbs.
Mr.. L. A. Clabaughs chestnut fly Achsah. by vaux-
hall. dam Minnie Mac 1G4 lbs. and p. Lorillard's
bay gelding Hermit. by Warwick, dam Chignon.
Mosquito the favorite, selling in the pools for
$400. Hermit $500, Achsah $500. The betting was
very brisk at those rates. Hermit took the lead with
The fall of the flag. Achsah second Mosquito third.
Hermit showed the way for furlong, but
going around the lower turn Achsah took
sides with him, two lengths in front Of
Mosquito. Turning into the homestretch Mosquito
took sides with the Others, and the trio seemed
parallel they dashed up through the heavy track
Nearing the furlong pole, and while about even
terms with Hermit, Mosquito boted to the left and
new bit Mosquito was Strengthened again, but the
mischief had been done. Hermit had taken the lead
and could not be overtaken. He came home an easy
winner by two lengths. Mosquito second ten lengths
ahead of Achsah. Time. O:54.
SECOND
was the Monmouth Cup, sweepstakes of $50 each.
l,UO
tie stakes; the winner OF the Westchester Cup Of
1879 to carry lbs extra. Two miles and a uarter.
This stake closed with eighteen nominations four of
which came to the post. These Mr. q. l.. Loril-
lards chestnut flly Loulanier, by Lever, dam Lady
Hardswxy, years old, 113 1bs.; the same gentle
mans chestnut colt wiltul, by Australian, dam
Pussy. years old. 100 lbs Messrs. Dwyer Brothers
Ivy Leaf years old LIB lbs. and s. ID.
Bruce's chestnut horse General Philips, by
BramSo was great ia vorite Tor this race selling
Tor $500; Il. L. Loriards two, $2IO, and General
Phillips. s45. The horses were started in good
order General Phillips taking the lead. Wiful Sec
ond. Bramble third. Loulaner fourth. When the
horses reached the stand alter dashing up through
the mud of the quarterstretch. General Phillips
length ahead wilfu the latter five lengths in
front OF Brambe with Louanier two lengths further
OF. Time, Tx seconds. wilful ran away from the
Others on the upper turn. and passed the quarter
pole eight lengths in advance of Branblc the latter
having taken second place. two lengths ahead of
General Phillips. the latter four lengths In front of
Loulanier. Wful led six lengths ut tho half mile
pole. Dramblo closing the daylight gradually. Tho
had taken third place, General Phillips bringing up
the When the horses passed the three-quarler
pole-the place they started fron the mile being
run in :52-wiful was leading six lengths. Branl-
BILE second, three lengths in front of Loulanior.
the latter two lengths in front of General Phil
lips. wilful showed the way up the quarter
stretch. keeping the gap OF six lengths still open.
Bramblc second. three lengths ahead of Lou
lanier. General Phillips five lengths away. The
time of the mile and a quarter was 2:2lls. Going
around the upper turn Brambo closed up two
lengths of the daylight. Wlful passing the quarter
pole four lengths III front of him. Loulanier being
at Brambles tail and eight lengths ahead of General
Philips. Going down the backstretch Bramblc made
his run, followed by Louanicr. and before they
passed the half mile pole Wilful gave it up. leaving
Louanicr and Bramblo to settle the question. They
passed the pole head and head. six lengths in ad-
vance of Wilful General Phillips fourth. After
furlong had been run between Loulancr and Bram-
BILE 1t evident that the latter had tho best of tho
race. and he passed the three-quarter pole half
length In front of tho hy. The time
of tho two miles was 347n. Brambe
after getting into the homestretch had little to do
but to galop home. which ho did with his ears
pricked proving himself most extraordinary four