New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-03
JEROME PARKS OPENING.
FIRST DAY OF THE OCTOBER MEETING.

aoop SPORT AND EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE.
=, Tho clouds had not lowered darkly in the fore
~ attendance at the races of the opening day
- a.. october meeting Of the American Jockey Club
=, Isyome Park would have been even larger than It
cold raw wind blowing, and the weather
ona not be considered at all agreeable for trip to
rror,bam But in the face OF these drawbacks the
.,,tful course (which never looked brighter and
rettler was briskly tenanted and with just the class
a. peopie that most fasdious of racing associations
would be most eager to gather within its gates.
Among those who were to be seen in the timers
,tand and on the Quarterstretch we're John Hunter,
nresident Of the American Jockey Club: August Bel
mont who the president of the club for many
years before MIR Hunter; Perry Belmont ex Minister
10 spain; General Cutting, Roland Redmond Il. a.
Haggin, Goold Hoyt, j. o. Bonner, W.
$ Hoyt, A. NJ Hunter, Ex-Governor Bowie,
of Maryland f. r. Hitchcock, A. c. Monson,
for many years of the American Jockey Club
James G. X. Lawrence. Mr.. Purdy, formerly Mr..
wItherss racing partner; John G., Heokscher. Captain
Alfred Post Major Robert Hail. Alexander Morton,
Commodore Mcvlckar. oden Bowie. ir.. James Laird.
Charles wheatley, f. A. Loveciaf. Major Robertson
and many others. In truth the Old Guard of the
American turf nobly to the front, the Old Guard
that may die but never surrcnders. The honored
but acidulous sage of Brooldale was not present.
although his colt by King Ernest-Cyclone won the
Nursery Stakes. one of the proudest distinctions in
the gift OF Jerome Park. Tho venerable figure Of
Leonard Jerome missing, of course. He WAS
roaming over the hills of Westcheser. Mr. Cassatts
colors were not seen at Jerome. but the Prcakness
Stables Jacket at the famous old track
Yet for reasons which familiar with the inner
history of the turf is ignorant of. Mr. Withers. Mr..
Cassatt and Mr. Galway, the principal members Of the
Executive Committee of the Monmouth Park ASsocia-
ton preferred other Nevertheless the grief
caused by their absence neither penetrating nor
profound. The American Jockey Club had brill
ianty successful opening of its October nesting
without them.
Among well known admirers of American thorough
breds of the highest type who might have been seen
in various parts Of the grounds, but who have not al
ready been mentioned, were Mrs. John Hoey and her
sons william Goadby, F. Kelly, Henry Rogers, Mr.
Hammersley, G. H. Raymond, James ii. Breslln'
ne Wolf Hopper Charles H. Harbeck, John Kelly W. F.
Howe. A. H. Hummel, Mr.. Melcher, ex-Judge F. G.
sedney Charles Harrison, Berry Wall. r. H. Mutt
and many whose names might be recalled
Michael Dwyer was at Jerome Park, while Philip
DIVER was at Westchester
The racing passed off smoothly and without hitch or
Jar 1t NAV be said here also that the railroad ar
rangements were better than they had been at any
previous meeting. Never did Jerome Park appear so
gay with tastefuly arranged fower-beds, lawns IN
fautess condition. buildings at the top pitch OF neat
ness comfort The new starter J. B. Ferguson,
did excellent work, and won hearty commentator on
al sides lie seems TO be IN no danger OF railing
into the fault of his predecessor who appears to fancy
in these day that he owns the earth. lie Is INQUEST
and unassumng. of courteous manners and bearing
and appears 10 know his business thoroughly
Mr. Belmont was keenly disappointed in The re-
suit of the first race in which his FLY Lady Margaret
was made a strong fayorite. But Lady Margar
was I..aten by Volunteer il d fighting finish althOush
Volunteer was concedinC her Jumps OF weight Bu'
Volunteers home is on this track. he KNOWS II
thoroughly and likes It, while, so far as can no"
Ia recalled il was Lady Margarets first race at
Jerome Park So her defeat was in no way us
creditabe Pontiac will never be again the sprin,er
he was formerly When he won at Brooklyn Murphy
was forced TO ride him severely. he Is now IN the
sere and yellow leaf racer and ne eouiu ee'
fourth place only Cruiser securing third money, al
tbougb the trainer of Pontiac thought the black hs
49, =, GOOD condition Pontiac will not be seen
On the turf after this year. lie VIII DC Fe'i'oN :"
more agreeable duties than racing
The long DELAYED Kern at last In the seconu
race He defeated very poor lot IN DnpholS :
brussels and Lonely but ne was under the mos'
violent of pulls nearly all the way CoVington leaning
hoL an far az almost TO lie on the colts hips and
t,gg,n0 at his head Kern very easily, ana
NAV show little form hereafter, as he now appears
TO have struck his gait Michael Dwyer was 10
porfed 10 have backed Brussels heavily, out DrusseIs
l. a worlds wonder Of slOwness. As to Lonely 49,
vol words quite fail indicate the sort OF race nc
Tho betting was one in most OF the DOCS SSa
on Mr. BelmOnts colt Magnate for the NurseI!
Snt the race was confined wholly TO senator hearst
vastly improved colt Tournament ana NJ
cyclone colt senator Hearst Wae az liz ~
50 was his Jockey. Hamilton both ef1eu san S,s AZ
deserving jerome Park with Hamilton up iUeirS
CoyDcton rode the colt fairly, but of course cou9
moi ct nearly 50 much out Of him as Hamilton couiu
have got tournament was conccdlhg seven PouIIJ I
M he cyclone colt, and. although the Cycl0he COLI
won rather easily a. the end there can % HV.Io Uo
that Tournament is now the better colt Oh uhe W.
Tla Jerome park turns seemed 10 puzzle Magnale'
WHO ran In a gingerly way and appeared AFRAID 10
extend himself. Garrison rode MaSnate ana Ahuer
an was on his stable companion, Lord DaImcny
No excuse except unfamiliarity with the uaeK can
ie mad for either. Both looked well, got OH wei
ana were ridden well. Protection, Honduras ana
Snlv NcDonald's fIly Philosophy against Long
street in the Jerome Stakes at mile and three
nuarterS and this killed the betting. The boOkmaAeIs
eaered 20 TO / against Philosophy and would iisk
1otbipr against LOngstreet But Longstreet was far
nom beinP in his best condition and Murphy had TO
ride the colt with all his energy at the end Phloso
nby led mn 10 The last half fIrOng Probably Long
street needs rest. II Is certain that YESTERDAY he
was not the Longstreet that won the Omnibus Stakes
The favorte, Grenadier. won the NTH race hama
somely. with Climax second. Belle dor at ClimaX's
neck and King Crab close fourth. Donohue rode
Crenader with marked skill and judgment Williams
is very unlucky with Belle dor. She is fast horse,
but this Jockey does not understand her and utterly
fans to GET out her speed when It is needed.
The fayorite, Pocaeno. was beaten III me seiidh h9
have taken really good Jockey to win with Pocatelo
but really good middieweght IKE hahI ION "
There were twenty one bOolmskers in the betting
ring and they did a brisk business. In the list were
included most Of the well known pencillers.
DETAILS OF THE RACING.
FIRST RAcE-PURsE $1,000. SPECIAL WEIGHTS
FIVE FURLoNGs. STRAIGHT COURSE
r. Gebhs-d's b. e. Volunteer by Mortemer-siy Boots,
A Bsimonts eh, T. Lady Margaret, 3. 1o4 car lo5
Lanasney Brothers b. c. Cruiser. 4. 1o7 Gear. I'D
RAnapo Stables blk. h. Pontiac aged. 112 cat 1l6
Murphy
D Gdeon's b. c. Radiant g. l02, Rel y