Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-18
SPORTS IN GENERAL.
What is Going On in Turf, Base
Ball and Pugilistic Circles.
THE WASHINGTON JOCKEY CLUB.

Everything in Readiness for the Comm.
Meeting-Grounds and II orses In Condition
Although the spring meeting Of the Wash
inston Jockey Club does not begin until Mon
day next everything is in readiness, that il 1t
were necessary racing could DO begun today
the track being in perfect condition and not
less than zoo horses being stabbed there, all in
racing form. Tho grounds never were more
beautiful and the stables and buildings have
been repaired and freshly painted. The club
house lawn has been sodded and planted with
flowers and shrubbery. greatly adding to the
beauty Of the grounds.
Every morning the track Is crowded with
horses receiving their finishing touches and the
early trai as from the city carry quite number
OF peop!s VINO delight to witness the prepare
tory work Nothing like fast work has yet
been attempted. but halves have been done III
81, five furlongs in LOT, six furlongs in lis
and miles in l47. Messrs. George OYSTER of
this city and Victor Smith Of the New York
Tribune viii occupy the judges stand and i.
Is probable that Jimmy Mclaughlin will drop
the t,ag On the opening Gay, Monday next
the club vii. admit ladies free Of charge, an in
novEtiGn which will be greatly appreciated by
the fair se~.
The program for the first six days of the
meeting has becn prepared and calls for five
races every day, there being a nteeplechase or
Hurdle --se every other day. The program is
fellows:
First day. April "a. First race, $500, for all
ages. Five furlOngs.
Second race, $500, for two-year- olds; selling.
Half mile.
Third race. Durang handicap, for three-vear-
ODDS aid upward, $500. Twenty-eight entries,
including Judge Morrow, Diablo, Fidelio, Ter
riher, Walcott, Mary Stone, Key Vest, Mar
shall, Belwood, Larchmont, Rose Washington
and Frontenac. One and one-eighth miles,
Fourth race, SiO0, for three -year-olds and
upward; selling. Six furlongs.
Fifth race, s40O, handicap hurdle. One and
one-half miles.
Second day, April %. First race, 800. for
three-year-oids and upward; selling Six fur
longs.
Second race, $780, handicap. One mile.
Third race. hotel stakes, for two-yesr-olds,
: 900. Thirt eight entries, including Donlin-
go. Dutch Lady, Strath Flower, ST. Pa, VOL
sey, Meddler. sub Roea, Ben Lomond, Nerse,
The Piper, Park Manor and Appomattox. HALF a
mile.
Fourth race, $500, for three-year-oids Sig
and one-hslf fnrlOngs.
Fifth race, S40O, for three-yeaf-Olds and up
ward. selling. One and ono-slxteenth miles.
Third day, April 26-First race. $500, for all
ages. Six furiOugs
Second race, s4cO, for three-year-olds and
upwards teiiing. Five furionss.
sixteenth miies.
Fourth race, 900, for colts and geldings two
years old. Four and one-haif furlongs.
Fifth race. Metropolitan stake, 800. han
dicsp for three-year-olds and upward. with
nineteen entries. including Can Can, Eiphin,
Gray Gown, Ecarte. Pat Oakley, Marlboro,
lakewood, Gerrina, Manrico and Capt. Nan
ming. The steepIecEase course, about two and
one-haif miles.
Fourth day, April 27-Firs. race, 600. for
Iaaidens Of ali ages. Six furlongr.
Second race, $500, handicap. Six furlongs.
Third race, Dtauwood stakes, for three-year-
old., 600, nineteen entries. including Pat
MailOy, jr., MinnehHha, Frieze, Radiator,
Prince George, Tar and Tartar, Lou Ehet;
Deception, q lenmar, Hose Washington, Marshall
and Industry. One mile.
Fourth race, 800, for three year-olds and
UPWARD. SELLING. One and one-sixteenth miles.
Fifth race, $500, for lilies two Years old
Half mile.
Fifth day, April 2S-First race, 500, for
three-year-olds and upward, selling. Six fur
longs.
Second race. $500, handicap. One mile.
Third race, Primary stakes. tor two-yeGr-olds,
500. Thirty-six entries. including Kenmore,
Eliza Ann, Clorrus, Hartford, Fa Juiye Dulse.
Tat:er.ali. Ludlow. Ironsides, Galloping Queen.
patch and Graceful Five furlongs.
Fourth race. $500, for all ages. One and one
sixteenth miles.
Fifth race, SaOO, handicap steeplechase. Full
course.
Sixth day. April 29-First race. S4Go. for
three-year-oids and upward, selling. Five
furlongs.
Second race, $500, for two-year-olds, selling.
Half mile.
Third race, $500, handicap. One and one
eighth miles.
Fourth race, National Capital stakes. for
three-year-olds ard upward. 500, selling
Iweaty-three entries. including Diablo, Frieze.
Pat Melloy, ir.. Warsaw, Radiator, Comet
Helen Rose. Waicott. HustIef. Plevmsr.
Marshall, Nockbarren, Kew West, Lepanto and
Mohican. One and one-sixteenth miles.
Fifth race. 800, for non-winners at the
neetiry Siy and nne-half furlnncs