The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-10-17
HORSES WORTH BACKING
The Likely Winners at Eliz-
abeth Today.
FORECASTS or THE WISE MEN.
The New Dryer Track, Although
Scarcely Finished, a Great
Success.

Inc opening OIL tn5 new RAGS tKuCh al
Elizabeth yesterday was an aupicious
event, although, because of unforeseen
circumstances, the racing was badly
marred by liberal scratchings, nearly
half the horses named to start being
scratched. This course was unavoidable,
as the majo rity did not reach the track
until within an hour or so of the first
race. They had been brought by boat
from Westchester and Jerome, and a
long delay on the journey had ensued.
AS to the track itself nothing but de-
light was expressed by the large crowd
present. The surroundings will not be
finished for some time to come. In fact
not more than twenty-five per cent. of the
actual work required has been done. But
there is sufficient to indicate that when
thoroughly finished the place will be q
model winter track. the grand stand. bet.
ting ring and paddock being models OF
convenience and comfort. The railroad
facilities are also excellent.
The track itself needs the finishing
touches that nature alone can supply.
1t needs the horses hoofs to settle it and
atmospheric conditions TO assist therein
1t was perfectly safe yesterday, but deep,
loose and inclined to be holding.
The weather conditions prevail for to-
day similar to those of yesterday
warmer temperature, with clear or fair
weather, and with continued dryness the
track will improve daily.
The programme for today Is not as
large as that of yesterday, but several OF
those horses that may be considered
cracks are entered. One of the features
yesterday was the success of the Dwyer
Brothers in three races, and they may be
80 4@1A u1rzNa% &c mall fo1nu Hh
Dryers seem to take especial pains to
win on their own tracks. 1t was 80 at the
Brooklyn track. They entered sparingiy
at other places, but when their own meet
ing began the entire stable was keyed up
and entries were made In q majority OF
races. Since that time at both West
chester and Jerome the stable was hber-
ally represented, and its inmates not
having had a hard campaign like in pre-
vious years, are just now in the pink OF
condition.
Longstreet's race yesterday was, to all
intents and purposes, a walk over. He
will win the first race today, with both
Reporter and Craftsman giving him a
tussle. Iexpect to see Reporter go in
this race and not the fourth, which his
stable companion, j. A. B., should win
easily. Craftsman will probably have
Taylor up. and Reporter will have Ber--
gen. / prefer the former for second
place. But should Isaac Murphy ride
Longstreet no better than he did Ford
ham against Lotion yesterday, when they
made g dead heat. he will find Cracks
man and Reporter in front at the finish
as named.
Godfrey should have no difficulty in
winning the second race, with Robespierre
second. Their -nonappearance yesterday
was for the aus stated. Major Daily
will run well.
Radiant should win the third race, and
Oregon be second.
The fourth for J.. A. B., as already
stated, with Theodosius second.
Frejols and Meriden will divide the
fifth, they being liked in the order
named. ae.ce
Newburg to win the sixth, Manola for
tina place.
The morning papers give the following
selections.
First R-ace-Longstreet, Reporter.
Second Race-Gregory, Mamie B.
Third Race-Radiant, Oregon;
Fourth Race = (Reporter), j. A. B., Dunboyne.
Fifth Race-Egmont, Swift.
Sixth Race-Newburg, Manola.
The Journql%
First Race-Reporter, Craftsman.
Second Race-Gregory, Major DAILY.
Third Race-Radiant, Oregon.
Fourth Race. A. B., Golden Reel.
Fifth Race-Meriden, Swift.
Sixth Race-King Of Norfolk, Newburg.
The Press:-
First Race-Longstreet, Craftsman.
Second Race-Gregory, Hop FLY.
Third Race-Radiant, Oregon.
Fourth RaceaBrown's entry Reporter or J.
A. B), Golden Reel.
Fifth Race-Egmont, Swift.
Sixth ~Race-Heyday, Manola.
The STAR
First Race-Cracksman. Reporter.
Second Race,.Gregory. Robespierre.
Third Race-Radiant, Oregon.
Fourth Races g. Rr0wnFq aufrv GnIdaD poal
Fifth Race-Swift, Egmont.
Sixth Race-Manola, Heyday.