The daily gazette., 1881-06-13
From the NY. IHsslid.s 70
AAsfhsrI AsasiaeaA tisSAsy.

: The victory Of an American horse in
tho Engliah Derby has been followed
by the victory of an American horse il.
the Grand Prix. To win the Derby
has for q century been the accepted
Triumph OF the English turf. We read
in the history Of George Nv. that when
that magnificent monarch was in his
glory the blue ribbon Of the Derby was
more to him than the ribbon OF the
Garter. The tradition has not died
from the sporting annals Of England.
The Grand Prix of Paris is . modern
Invention, dating from the Second EN-.
pire and owing it's existence to Ma
poleon Ill. and the Duo de Morny.
The Emperor was English In many of
his tastes and especially in his love OF
horses. Out.o this came the estab.
lishment Of the Grand Prix. To win
this prize is 10 the votaries OF the turf
an honor second only to the winning VI
the Derby. raU
II an American horse had won the
Grand Prix it would have been in it
self noteworthy. But TO gain such
victory immediately after the winning
OF the Derby by another American
horse 10 memorable achievement. It
Ii not an easy matter to carry off
either prize. In England and France
and Austria unusual pains have been
taken to bring the turf, to the highest
point Of perfection. In such q work
all the advantages are on the side of
our friends over the sea. They are at
home. They haye gentle, even, gra-
cious climate. An American might
win another Waterloo, because in
military matters we have made record.
But whoever dreamed of an American
winning the Derby or the Grand Prixa
Well, We have won them both. Mr1
Lorillard carries OFF the blue ribbon of
the English turf, Mr.. Keene the blue
ribbon of the French turf. The one
event followed hard upon the other.
To use French form OF speech, these
Victories are an embarrassment of
riches. Nor can they be called acci-
dents or luck or the apathy of oppo-
nents. Men of the turf can never be
charged with apathy. The turf knows
no favors. The best always wins.
Iroau0is came in first at the Derby.
Foxhall won the echoing cheers of
thousands at L0ngchamps by his
merit. These two great victories show
how far We have advanced in an intri-
cate and d. licate science, and how
much we are indebted to the high
spirited gentlemen who have won for
America these consummate triumphs
Of the turf. ~.
The latest betting this morning was 2
to ! on Foxhall, Q to On Albion, 4 to /
on Tristan and the same odds on Scobell
and Leon, 10 to l on Forum and Royau-
matlnt and rs to l on Fiddler and the
others. Ths contest was q very close
and exciting one, especially near the fin-
ish. Tristan joined Foxhsll at the DIS
tance and ran grand race home. Fox
hall, staying longer, won by head.
Following Is . summary ss.za5-
Grand Prize OF Paris OF 1O0, 900 francs
In specie, given half by the stAtySof Paris
and voted In the budget Of 1881, and half
by the Eve great railway companies, for
entree colts and fillies tOaled In 1873 Of
every description and country, added to
a swespstakes of 1000 francs each; 600
francs forfeit and 500 francs only II de-
clared by midnight on the Wednesday
preceding the race and 100 francs only
IL declared by midnight ON the 1st OF
May, 1881; the second horse to receive
1000 francs and the third 5000 francs
out OF the stakes. Weights-Colts, 121
pounds fillies, 118 pounds; about one
mile and seven furlongs. $50 subscri-
bers.
Mr.. J. r. Keen's b. Q. Foxhall, by King
Alfonso out Of Jamaica. Jockey,
.tOrunRm. ..ssss..s.....ss i
Haras de Ohamants Oh. Q. Tristan, by
Hermit out OF Thrift. Jockey, Arch
OF. 4
Count r.. de Lagrange's b. Q. Albion, by
Consul out OF The Abbess. Jockey,
d0Ater.. ......-...s......
Duko OF Hamilb0n,s b. 9. Fiddler. by
Preakness out OF Music. Jockey,
w eits. s-......s.ss.s...ss,p.. s........
NJ. @. Blanton's b. 0. Scobell, by Carni-
val out of Lady Sophie. Jockey,
Cann0n...... B