Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-07

TIE GREAT RACE FOR THE BELMONT STAKES
HOW TIE EASTERN DERRY WAS Won


HOW THE EASTERN DERBY WAS woN.
There were no drawbacks TO the sport f.
Jerome Park yesterday afternoon. The weather
was delightful, the attendance not too large for
comfort, and the fine programme OF races car.
Iied out to the satisfaction OF all. Most OF tie
leading turfmen OF the United states were
present; and the amount Of money which
changed hands was very large. The great event
OF the day was the mile and half race for the
Belmont Stakes. The race is the Derby of the
American Jockey CLUB. II generally settles the
question as to which is the phenomenal colt OF
the year. Great curiosity was excited to see
bow Spendthrift would come out In the race
with George Lorillar1's colts Harold and Mont
tor, both of the latter being looked upon by
many AS equal to Spendthrift. Mr.. Keene and
Mr.. George Lorillard met just before the race.
1t is said that Mr.. Keene backed his colt against
This is the race also on which Mr.. Pierre Boril-
lard bet $4,000 against $4,000. at the Parole
dinner, that he would name the sireS OF the
1rst three horses at the post. He named two
Leamingtons and an Australian He lost. An
Australian, Glenelg, and Revolver came In the
three positions the order named. The manner
tralan -Aerolte colt won the race, and the ease
with which he virtually finished the race. so far
as Harold was concerned In the first half mile,
removed all doubts that any one may have mad
as to Spendthrift having been pulled I'm the
Withers Stake, for which Harold was so strong
a favorite. Spendthrlft's time yesterday was
won the same race last year. Mr. Keene feel
Ing satisfied that Spendthrfft was pulled In the
WftherS Stake has sent Mr.. Daniel Swigert, of
Kentucky. who has quarter interest In Spend
thrifts earnings, q check for one-uuarter OF the
WitherS Stake.
The programme opened with a run OF one
mile and three furlongS for $500.
Then came the great race for the Belmont
Stakes, for three-year olds, 500 entrance. half
forfeit, with 81 800 added; the second horse to
receive $500. One mile and a half out OF fifty-
seven nominations only six started. F. Lori.
lard'S Pawnee, ID. j. CrouSe'S Jericho E. A.
Claoaughs rochester, James r. Keene's Spend
THRIFT, and G. l.. Lorlllards Harold and Monitor
Spendthrft was a fayorite, selling at even
money; to against Harold, 10 to / against
jericho, Pawnee, and Monitor, and 20 to i
against Rochester. There was intense excite
ment through the grand stand as the contest
ants moved down the track TO take their places
at the half mile starting post. A dozen owners
OF horses, including Mr.. Keene, were crowded
into the little stand where the time is taken,
peering earnestly down the track to see the
start. The grand stand was packed. AS the
horses broke away, and the shout went up,
Ialrly shaking the immense structure. The
horses came laundering around into the stretch.
m9en Ma.oa Ia the lead, Monitor second Paw
nee thiro: Rochester fourth, Spendthrift NTH
and Jericho last. Before reaching the iudces,
stand Spendthr1ft had rushed through the
gTUnp, iap ppm sa Harold who was only neck In
Spendthrift raced around the upper turn head
and head. Spendthrift was going at his ease
with free rein, while Harold was being pushed
Tor all he was worth. At the end OF half a mile
1t was plain that Spendthrift was the best horse
Going out Of sight around the hill, Spendthrift
showed length In front OF Harold, while
Harold was Tapped by Monitor Coming in sight
again Spendthr1ft was fairly flying over The
course, at least six lengths In front OF Harold,
the others stretching out In line Coming up
the stretch, Harold began to fall to the rear
while Monitor held second place, with jericho
third, all str1ng1ng out. Spendthrift came In
the easiest and strongest of winners In gallop,
about six lengths In front OF Monitor, who was
about the same distance from Jericho: Roches-
Ter fourth, Pawnee fifth, and Harold last. Cheer
upon cheer greeted Spendthrift as he passed
the stand. His time for the mile and half was
2:42s4. The Duke OF Magenta won the race last
haitian, Danlchen, and Bayard-a strong field
Spendthrft beat the Dukes time three-quarters
o. second. At the conclusion OF the race Mr.
keene received the congratulations of Mr..
Leonard Jerome and other prominent members
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