The morning times., 1896-04-21

They do not appear 70 recognize the fact
that Il is TO their own interests, il they
be true lovers of the sport and not mere
gamblers, 10 contribute their mite to the
support OF the venture. Without the
uaiCe money II would be utterly lmpoS
sble, without mourning an enormous loss,
TO run the meeting.
While the members OF the club do not
expect any large profits, or for that mat
ter, any profits ut all from the meeting;
p they, or course, hope TO break even Ilnau-
cially. Figuring that way, they would
even then be way ahead from n sportSman's
standpoint for the class OF racing fur
nished. adds an impetus 10 the sport, that
will have lasting effect.
The racegoerS who, yesterday did not
go could not have filed their com
plaint upon the grounds that the card
furnished was not good one, for, on the
contrary, every event, except one, was
comfortably filled. Then, with beautiful
unclouded sky, a cool breeze that blew
directly across the grand stand and a fast
track; only one thing can account for the
slim attendance-an unwillingness to pay
out the price of admission.
The ladies' clubhouse was the only place
outside of che paddock that showed any
signs of life. This was fairly well filled
WIN the society deyoteeS OF the sport and
presented the same gaudy picture as on
the opening day.
The Arlington, half mile dash for two
yeaI-olds, was the stake event of the day,
and, with twelve starters carded, promised
good race. By post time there were four
scratches, but this left the field of just
about the proper proportions for lively
betting, good start. aud an exciting fin
ish. When the event was run the spectators
had been furnished with all three.
SUCCESSFUL THE CHOICE.
Successful, colt by Octopus-P rospcrity,
from the stable of r. W. Walden & Sons,
was made the choice. Some hot tirS {
record breaking trials nd midnight gallops
were circulated, ana tLc IdAeis ot 49,,
no stage of the game were willing to VEN
ture more than even money against his
chances. This price was snapped up by
those supposed 10 have inside Information.
OF the others Kitty B. ii and Lithos were
the best play yed, going to the post at fours.
Marsh Harrier, at 5 TO /, and lgnatlus, Jr.
at ., also received considerable support.
while the balance of the field went begging
at tens and fifteens.
They were as pretty and likely look
ing lot of Youngsters S they skipped around
to the half-mile pole as could be found in a
weeks hunt. Lithos aud Successful were
probably the best lockers Of the lot but the
latter appeared a trifle flighty. Flynn
had considerable trouble in getting them
away. Ignatius, Jr., was the worst actor
in the field, delay the start for some time.
They all broke together and it looked
like a beautiful start from the stand but
they had passed Flynn before lining up.
A couple more breaks and the famous
starter saw his chance. go on, boysr'
he cried, and a flash of red bunting in
the sunlight announced that the first two.
yea r-old stake race OIL Cne season or
1896 was begun.
1t was all together to the turn, where
Jimmy McLaughlin's colt, H Daddy. Jump
ed to the front and eSsa ycd to make
runaway race of it. In a twinkling he was
two lengths to the good. Lithos and Sue
cessful were neck and neck behind him,
with Marsh Harrier and Kittie B ii two
lengths off and the rest trailing.
Into the stretch they came with Daddy
still out in front but beginning to tire.
Lithos and Successful were still hanging
together, with Kittie ii coming from
behind like streak of lightning and
Marsh Harrier, done to 4 turn, dying
rapidly.
S1MMS MADE HIS BID.
Striking the last furlong Hi Daddy had
been collared and he, Successful and Lithos
were noses apart, with Ballard riding
Kittie b III like demon and gaining al
every jump. Fifty yards from the wir'
it was anybody's race, when the mighty
Simms went to work on Successful. H.
responded like hero and dashed under