New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-01
CHARADE'S METROPOLITAN.
THE OPENING DAY AT MORRIS PARK.

PLACED IN THE BIG HANDICAP.
Many thousands Of people made up their minds that
they could find peasanter place than Morris Park
wherein to spend the last day OF May The air was
agreeable. without chill excessive heat. An en-
cng list Of contests for the thoroughbreds had been
set forth by the NcwYork Jockey Club II was
Metropolitan Day, the day Of Of the three great
bandicaps Of the lhnd. Everybody familiar with
Morris Park knew that the grounds are so spacious,
the clubhouse and the grandstand so extensive. ana
the whole plan OF this racing enterprise generous
that there would he room and to spare for every
seeker after recreation. SO with light hearts and
eaeer ancipations gay troops gathered at the track
The number OF spectators was very large-amauney
largo for the day after such holiday as Memorial
Day. when multitude Of lovers of sport had watched
the races at Gnvesend. Women We're present In
dainty battanons. and the bright hues of spring raj
ment the flowers and knots and ribbons that nodded
In profusion above and below comely faces made
the grandstand and clubhouse fascinating to gnze
upon.
Preparations were making for the visit OF the
Infsnta Eulale TO Morris Park to-day and decorations
were taking shape. Howard Carroll is an influential
member OF the Board Of Governors OF the New York
Jockey Club. lie has taken prominent part in the
donors which have been paid to the Spanish Princess
since her arrival In America, and acting for the New
York Jockey Club, he invited the lnfana 10 pass
afternoon at Morris Park In order that she might
see American racing at It's highest development and
among the most enjoyable surroundings. No other
racecoufse In this country compare with Morris
Park In fitness for the entertainment OF princess.
No other has q clubhouse which can approach that
Of the New-York Jockey Club in Its proportions and
In It's sumptuous appointments. No other raceirack
grounds in the United States display pic
turesque diversified and attractive grounds, laid out
on broad q scale The grand stand. the paddock,
the betting rng, the stsblesn fact Morris Park in all
Its parts-wel deserve the study Of every visitor to
this country and OF every American who can. though
dimly, conjecture the difference between prince Of
the turf of the true blood royal and the wreched
creature which is condemned to hobble through life
dragging a pedlers junk wagon. The Princess will
discover to-day that America has something worth
seeing in the way Of racecourse.
All racing men were glad 10 see Pierre Loriard in
his accustomed seat the balcony Of the clubhouse.
II was his first visit TO a racecourse this year. lie
looked remarkably well, and no one would have
suspected from his appearance hat he had suffered
for months from sickness Of extreme severity last
winter. Mr.. Lorillard, however. seemed somewhat
thinner than he last season. Ills return 10
familiar scenes brought good fortune to his fleet
MARI La Tosca. She was backed more heavily than
any other Of the competitors In the Metropolitan
Hondicap, but she failed to gain place. and came
in lame. Near Mr.. Lorillard at intervals In the
afternoon his intimate friend. John e. Heckscher
so generally liked as 10 be known almost everywhere
- Johnny HecBscher Mr.. Lorillard named fast
Splinter OF his after Mr.. Iieckscher not long ago.
but the best known clubmen In the metropolis de-
clare that so popular name ought TO be applied TO
a racehorse Of the highest class and to none other
Now If Mr.. Lorllard were TO change the name OF
LAmphghter to that Of John g. Heckscher that
would be compliment we'll deserved.
In frequent converse with Mr.. Lorfard was
another intimate friend OF his II. De COurcy Forbes
president Of the New-York Jockey Club. TO whom
Mr.. Lorard sent that stirring telegiaphc dispatch
about the Brooklyn Handicap, which has never been
made public. Among those who shook hands with
Mr.. Lofillard we're John Hunter. president Of the
Board Of Control: James 6. X. Lawrence, president
OF the Coney Island Jockey Club \. +. Walcott
president OF the Monmouth Park Racing Association
James Galway, Of the Board Of Control: John IL.
Bradford Of the Coney Island Jockey Club and many
more.
John A. Morris and his son, Alfred II. Morris. the
founders builders and owners of Morris Park. were
kept fully occupied throughout the afternoon In super
yising and directing all the departments OF their colos
sal turf undertaking, and, thanks 10 their excepuoh
ability in management the machinery in every depart
ment moved without a Jar.
Richard Croker beamed With amabity ana good
nature upon his loyal submissive and devoted subjects
He was a conspicuous figure upon the lawn In front
OF the clubhouse. Among other well known faces
we're recognized those OF Philip J. Dwyer and Michael
F. Dryer, ex-Mayor Grant. James II. Keene, Colonel
Thomas p Ochiltree, Colonel Washburn, Dr. g. L..
Knapp j. o. Donner +. c. Potter. Henry A. Rogers
A. " Beadlcston, Charles f. Coddngton, Thurlow Weed
Barnes. Henry Henderson, F. Frands Pierson, Dr.
Hasbrouck, Colonel NJ. J. OBrien (who is one OF the
governors OF the club. August Belmont. f. g. Gilmore
T. Henry French. Judge Dykman William +. Britain
of Georgia; William 5. sands, +. 5. Bond, Colonel j.
L. Brewster, secretary of the Washington Park As
ISOLATION Of Chicago David Thompson Clinton W.
Bird Alfred steiner Colonel James F. Pepper, OF Ken
lucky; colonel William T. Brown, Townsend Barlow,
T. s. Curtis, W. H. Holmes. schuyler Walden. Alex
ander Martcn. Charles II. Raymond, j. II. Alexander,
(rnf Iohn m ssrl3
superintendent Barrett. Of Jerome Park; W. $ Vos
burch Douglas Lee. Messrs. Runyon, Melchcrs John
son and Clark.
THE GREAT RACE OF THE DAY
The finish of the Metropolitan Handicap made
little STIR as the winner, Charade was far In FRO
OF the second horse His IIighness, and the field WIS
sadly strung out. Few hands were struck together
and few shouts heard Most OF the lookersoh
expected that La Toca. The Pepper or Pssara would
VIII the race. They We're bcwildered and overcome
when they saw that not OF these favored three
was us near the front at the end as fourth. Rarely
has celebrated race resulted In 80 utter an over
throw Of public preferences ana farles. Not one
OF the first three horses at the finish was bacRed by
any urge number OF people. with heavy amounts
Although the closing betting against 'haf"oe Is
quoted al 10 10 l. as the average OF Inc oouS
offered nv the best knowe bookmakcrs, II was always
pcssIble TO get % or even 80 10 against tma'aue
IN part Of the ring. The quo'ed De''ihs "s"''
HIS Hiehness is Is to l. bat by diligent search any
sdmirer OF colt could always get 80 10 III some
part o. the ring. Against llnme 'he hs
ur.s varied from 10 TO 40 TO al
different times in different parts OF the rins'
while the fourth horse Iddescigh, was AZ ioo 10 J.
La Tosca and The Pepper were supported WIN inarh'a
freedom and confidence at TO l. I1cire Lori'a'u
did not put very lofty wager or La losca' III"
the great majority Of visitors TO the track WAS uNiu'"
into two camps. the La Tosca camp and the camp "i
The Peppers forces, and from both camps pour'u
armies OF eager assailans into the betting rh.''
Marcus Daly's trairer Matthew Byrncs. has an cx-
fensve following. and his admirers will never 1orp'l
how he captured the suburban Handicap last year