Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-24
SPORTS
GOOD RACES FOR SYRACUSE
BEST OF GRAND CIRCUIT
STABLES HAVE BIG ENTRY
Purses for Weeks Program Total S46,-
900, and Track Ia Most COM
plctc I'm America.

SYRACUSE. n. Y. August 23.-Thc
r rae track h al Syracuse. which Is con
to date oval in America. is built on
the latest and most scientific lines and
oilers TO the campaigning horsemcn
one OF the finest race tracks In cxis-
tencc.
There arc three subways under the
track located at advantageous points
that eliminate all danger not only to
the drivers and horses who are parti-
Gipiinf in wh ne Tnie eT, but also to n
The stabling accommodations con-
sist of 400 nrsproof stalls. built in
with running water and electric lights
The Syracuse stables are model Of
convenience.
In addition to the anc track and
stables built for the use of the horse
men. the New York state Fair Com,
mission. being DESTROYS of additional
accommodate ion for the use Of nomina-
tors and exhibitors. enlarged the grand
stand; adding two extra rows o. pri-
ing the grand stand "A seating capacity
OF over 10000.
Cnn Sec From Paddock.
stand is so arranged that any person
standing in any part Of tina; space will
be able to see the horses racing on
any part of the mile track.
Another attractive feature At syria
cuse. which will be appreciated by
patrons is the arrangement, for park;
last year for the parking OF over 5000
cars outside the racing. :aclosure.
heae S as gaar Sr eas
5000 cars laid out SO tina; there is no
congestion and the space of each indi-
can be available at any time.
There is parking space directly back
OF the grand stand for use of people
owners. ' trainers and ' drivers WI" Who
bring their private cars to the fair
Will use tho space provided for them.
directly in front OF their stables.
Directly in front OF the show horse
stables parking space Is provided
near the breeding and draft horse barn
for the exhibitors OF the heavy harness
horses.
All OF these accommodations arc free.
and Will no doubt make the New York
state Fair the most attractive and up
to-date racing plant in America. and
VIII undoubtedly be duly appreciated
by exhibitors and patrons.
Unparalleled Entry Received.
The racing OF tho light harness
horses. always "a prominent feature AZ
the New York state Fair. Will this
year without question surpass all pre-
evident from the unparalleled entry
received in the early closing events
by Race Secretary Biodret,
All the prominent Grand Circuit
stables Will be on hand 10 compete
for the rich purses offered to the cam
p3igninE horsemcn. The principle
stables that race TO large extent on
the half-milc tracks will be at syria
cuse TO try their most promising horses
on the big ring W. J. Mcdonald. OF
Boston, who has the largest stable Of
horses owned by an amateur driver.
viii ship his entire string 10 Syracuse
TO race them in the events given for
amateur drivers.
II viii he remembered that Mr. Me
Donald's team. Roy Miller and Lucy
Van. broke the record for teams at
syracuse in 1918. stepping the mile in
2:lo Ia. Mr.. Mcdonald will have a
pair to start in the team race this year.
other prominent drivers arc now
schooling their horses TO the team
hitch and that race will without doubt
bring out the best trotting teams in
this, country 10 race for the rich purse
offered for this event.
Lovers Of the horse will surely see
some wonderful racing at the New
York State Fair. The total amoun, to
be raced for. $4,000, is the largest
amount given at any Grand Circuit
meeting this year for one weeks rae
ing.