New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-06-23
RACING At PROSPECT PARK.
EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AND MUCH INTEREST
THREE OF THE FAyORnEs SUCCESSFUL.

FXCELLENT ATTENDANCE AND MUCH INTEREST
THREE OF THE FAyORTEs SUCCESSFUL.
New-York and Brooklyn lovers of racing
united TO do honor To the sport at Prospect
Park Saturday The field contained many car
riages, large and small and three tour-in-hand
coaches the grand stand held large company OF q
quality that compared very fayoraby with the usual at
tendance at Jerome Park and showed much enthusiasm
over the contests the spaces about the poOsands for
in spite OF the law both auction and French
pools were sold freely were thronged; the racing
was varied and entertaining; and altogether the general
verdict that the opening OF the Coney Island races
was enjoyable and successful The officers and tewards
OF the association labored diligently 10 secure this
result and were praised cordially by those who
shared the fruits OF their labors. Some things
however, remain yet 10 DO In order TO
promote public convenience and comfort. The road
from the gate the grand stand should be sprnkled
It's dusty condition a sore aiicion to many Sat
nrday Ampler means of exit TO the trains should be
provided to prevent repetition OF the crush and
confusion OF tho opening day. The delays be-
tween the should be cut down greatly They
tedious Saturday The time consumed in getting TO the
course was tedious but of course the association was
not responsible for this If the managers of the various
lines wish to make their to the course popular
they should be more prompt.
In the first race of three-quarters Of mile c. L.
lizards ny der, the fayorte. only third at The hn
sh aud rayloPs Milan. the second choice, was last.
Franklin only half length behind him.
In tDe second race also the fayOre beaten. 1t
A handicap OF Ia miles. Beyns's Hattie r.
led In the betting, with G.. /. LOrards pair, Una and
Annie Augusta almost as freely supported. The otter
starters were Dwyer Brothers Warnod and
James McCulougn's George Mccullough Hattie
L. and Una raced with each other for nearly
a mile and grew weary. Wartcld mp
fresh and strong the last quarter, and
very easily in 2:l4i Una second Annie Augusta third
Hattie L. fourth.
The third race was liz miles. @. l.. LOrillard's Bal
auce All backed heavily ia the pools and
had no difficulty in defeating Bruoe's GlenOgie
DAILY Breth,rs' Lizze ID. and McCHChs Hcas
man the three coming In behind her In the ORDER named
Balance AlPs time was 2:02.
The fourth race was the chief Of the day.
II was 1as miles, haudicap sweepstakes, with
81 900 added by James Il. Keeue. Tho starters
were Burch's Governor hampton Uhe fayoriie
Bruce's General Phillips second chOicel, q. L. Loril
lards Una aud Wllful, Dwyer Brothers kenuey, Har
becrs Simeon, RePs Mariana and Granyiles BaroLet
Una led In handsome style until the last half aie WITH
General Phillips running second but when the fnyOute
was urged to do his best he quickly Outstripped
ali his rivals Una the only one that made any
struggle with him, she tired from her previous
race Consequently Governor Hampton was victorious
IN 2:20I4 Una second, kenDey third, General Philips
weary fourth, bilfu NTH, Mariana sixth, Baronet
seventh and simeon last
Only two horsos appeared In the steoplechase Noan's
Coronet and Dwyer Brothers Derby. They disputed
the ground CALAMITY going over several jumps together
brilliantly Inc the last quarter OF mile was
very hard and close uut Derby fell over the final
hurdle leaving Coronet, the fagOrite, TO come in tr
umphant AT his ease.
The next day OF tho meeting will be tomorrow, when
there Will be SIX attractive races.