New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-06
IRA WINS THE CHAMPAGNE
EXCITING CONTESTS AT JEROME PARK.
-xsrE HORSES FALL. BUT THE JOCKEYS ARE
NOT HURT.

NOT HURT.
r.rone Park IN October has many attractions which
does not possess in July and August The gathering
= spectstors yesterday was remarkable in numbers
md enthusiasm. An unusual pressure Of other mat
,r. IN the columns OF The Tribune prevents our CIV
mr b the sport the space and the attention which
n deserves. But It one of the best afternoons
a. racing ever seen at the Fordham track.
pagonet was naturally q strong favorite for the
Champagne Stakes, since he carried only 1l3 POUNDS
instead of 1913, as in the Dunmow on saturday whiie
X. Florian carried the same weight, 1ie pounds
Ismbey rode Dagonet this time, not Martin. Dsgonet
and st. Forian raced together in front for nearly SIX
turlongs 81. Floran holding Dagonet safe. But the
,aort 10 defeat Dagonet too much for ST. tloan'
and Area, carrying los pounds, walked away IRON
them both In the last turlong with Supplying ease
a. Flor1sn was second Dagonet third, ana Actor as''
Time 80 I-4-very fast for this track
Tarars arm was lame from his fan on saturday
s-d he could not ride. Helen Rose, Glenmound and
Mr. sass fell at the clubhouse turn, in the first race
and Hamilton, who riding Helen Rose, was
thrown against post. and his shoulder was eady
bruised No other damage. Leonawen, the favorite'
won the race easily.
IN. Judges made a mistake in declaring bets of
an the second race because Doggett could not make
he weight to ride Peter, and the stable boy era
ham, was put up. The judges imeant Weh' ou'
the decision was unwse and unpopular Peter was
the fsyorte before bets were declared of. but LVos
became first choice atterward. Graham won WIZ
Peter lust as easily Doggett could have WON. I'D
KIttie T. and Lizzie, the favorite, ran head anu ..
ct the finish Of the fourth race, and the luos0'
b Kittie T. III. IN two
IN. atth race With its big field was split IN w.
MICHAEL ?. DIVERS Airplant has won "e S-F -
Stakes worth IS 800 the independence ~ Drver
$3.50, and other this season D 80 =, saoO
mt him in this selling race for twoyeA - tha
"a =. on nounds OF course AIpi"u' =
..-os+s On the first half Of the spnt race anu ~
n-.s ~ No hid What hideous iarce su0H q
.nmro race as that lei David Diueon nO- ,'.
90. IN. tavodte in the second nan Oh tno sp'
sod he won also, but ne wa" ~
IA about all he Is worth -, .,.. - 1,-,, ca.
- ..cond choice made as close a finish as
49, r. and Lizzie had made In the third race. The
.ndosx save II to Busted. few spectators Kissed
n certainly looked if Civil Service won but the
$500 know best and william c. DAILY has had too
manv races this year anyway. Halfway decent rid
ins wouh have won the race with Civil service, OUT
IAbley had had fan in the first race ana ne rooe as
ba had been shocked 10 death in an electric chair
Lord Hawke and his merry crcketers VIII be az MOT
ia park on Thursday, tho guests of John a MOTIFS
srd Alfred Hennen Morris. People who WISH 70 sSe
a real live nobleman should 60 early ana sVoo INC
rush. , T.. -o,,,, ne {, NAV appesr
that Jay could, Russell sage ana Colqne nam bsv viii
start the Manhattan Elevated stable. Ihe aroutt trout!
has dried up the wells at Jerome fSTx, anu Mr. Gond
was smothered In dust yesterday but vi "ouiN
Stats a stable the stock will never lack water
DETAILS OF THE RACING.
FIRST RACE-welter weight handicap sweepstakes ioi
ALI ages Of $50 each, only 50 declared win s4Vvo
.dded of which 500 to second and sloO TO tnhe'
Ok 81 betting f.
B. McClsllsnds b, c. Leonawsll' By L.