The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-28
WITH zRozTER AND PhoER.
Great Interest In the Yres-rer-An race a,
Hartford.

WDhbuBI was UuInCIont InOuCO-
ment to bring out the road drivers In foroo yes
terday and the Fleetwood clubhouse took on a
very animated appearance long before tho usual
hour. Though tho track was in splendid shape,
the trainers seemed to have taken q day of, very
little speed being on tap.
KNAPP Mccarthy, who was ono of the specta-
tors for the time being, reports his big string in
satisfactory shape. All received workouts tho
previous day and had q rest over Sunday. Tho
best moves Of the lot were made by the chestnut
PAGER Cadet, 2:14la, by McEwon, dam Ban
auette by Brown Hall. and Gabrielle, 2:2oh, bay
marc, by Star Duroc, out Of Loretta by Strath-
moro. Tho former had several fast miles, tho
best Of them in 2:16is, while the Star Duroo
marc was put through in 2:1eia.
William Pom is in good shape, but "Knap"
made no call for speed, his best mile being Just
q shade better than $50. Miss Jennings,
2!0sia, by McEwen; Henry f., 2:09a, by Prince
ton, and the others Of the string were also givon
good breathers.
DIR. Matt Hollenbeck is shaping President But
ler's string for the grand tour which will begin
ut Hartford. Tho stable includes Cephas, 2:1Ih.
who Ia entered in the 2:12 trot at Charter Oak
Park; Baron Crisp, 2:12ia; Directum Kelly,
2:23%; Royal Victor. 2:0s&; valleau, 2:l2; Ed
B. Young. 2:2o. and two or three eligible to the
slow classes. Baron Crisp is going sound, but
has not as yet been put to any severe test. II he
stands preparation he will be started In the late
circuit meetings. Ike Fleming has changed his
headquarters to Poughkeepsie. whore he will
accounts Page. 2:oei9, had entirely recovered
from his recent lameness, and was again being
sent along. His best move 90 far IL o half in
The success Of the recent meetings in Now
s SSfk tb sn ar SseGkIyn' ,I from q racing gb standpoint
corded the sport by the general public. has borne
ITSSiish Mif he The soI Sd sf T9se,M is Sapo 9hiH N %es q 81
The Executive Committee Of the Driving Club
held a meeting on Thursday last. when the ac-
tSSP result u 's sSo sRssaa ! % s@aIY G Esfs so %R GSsrh eRa
ever, was duo entirely to poor financial manage
When the question of another meeting came
up o majority OF the COMMITTED were opposed
DykCman, and John Monaghan held a confer.
ence, and tho trio determined to take the matter
responsibility for the financial success OF a four.
day meeting. They are now at work on the
programme. which viii be announced in a few
The sportsmanlike action Of these gentlemen
meets with the ~heartiest approval. and they will
tan district, which in itself will insure a success
can be fully relied upon to furnish a large at
tendance. This extra meeting will be welcome
unity Saitsi to o' try out :" their F'f horses sas'p prior tt TO the SeP Big
Eastern circuit meetings, besides giving them .
eh TRs s 1e earn pac seetF j sann &. G setP; Rober. J..
Frank Agan, and Star Pointer. are oil quar-.
sonsas On f the s aHTta1rS ee viii e. gs0 r n we'F IS . The
great Pc 1000 free-for.all on July .. Gentry and
a noST Tra anee Ssna az ahf s s5SG. 'S Sas some me t pair P pear
to racing trim. That Gentry still retains, AL Of the
syidsnssd BY his recent Work over Ssrf the dso Charter sTtg
Oak track, W. en-. hitched to a ~hish,wheeled sulky.
he paced q mile in 2:09, with tho Inst half In
maj faTloSs II 4 seconds. ko sssSl j. l. ans Also si IN
the stables interest in the big event should they
decide to start him and reserve Gentry for the
S:oeia to an old.fashionsd sulsy. Frank aiol Hss n
is also reported to be in grand shape and much
definite as to his work has been heard.
s,d sssF The r9i bsst Of ~ tSsm many al. srs ESSa 1 fpoS s con.
more more a Z Few 9 days a srs"B before eitbs being 's shipped 1ai he
showed a mile in s:os. which be Accomplished
with the utmost ease. and his owner considers
Inser "a sn in . the event 1, e. Sn q MEM New " YORK horse Sc
crowd WHICH win be In attendance; The delesa:
ton from New York alone will make a fair-sized
chased from the Bowerman Bros.. Lexington.
aissH. They are t1li' sisters. seven and SIX
years old respectively by Wilton out Of silhou.
ttfottea . quarter over The Lexington track.
hitched to & top road wagon, in 81 seconds;
to 11 the track. diving over from WssshinStonn
Heights with his four and six in hand teams.
which he 10 preparing for another contest with
the watch. The date for his next attempt to
beat the three- minute mark has not as yet been
confident that the next attempt will prove sue
cesSful.
The meeting at Orangeburg. N. Y, July 3 and
3 10 the only local attraction of the week In tho
way OF trotting. A number OF Fleetwood horses
have been entered. The classes are as follows:
July 8. $3.50 trotting. 2:40 %trotting. and 2:30
pacing; July 8. 2:20 pacing, 2:2A trottng, and
2:19 trotting,
Judy Breaks . Les In . steepieehase.
BuFyALo. june 27.-Two 10 70 / shots, Rideau and
Lady Dorothy. won at the Fort Erie track yesterday.
In the steeplechAse Judy fell and broke her leg.
FAyoTites won In all the other races. Summaresi
First RAce-For fouryear-olda; three quarters. OF .