The Turf, Field and Farm

The Turf, Field and Farm was a New York journal of turf and field sports founded in 1865 by Sanders D. Bruce, and published until 1903.

History

Sanders D. Bruce started The Turf, Field, and Farm in 1865 as a New York publication covering turf and field sports. The magazine concentrated on horse racing and other field sports and was one of the most prominent publications in New York City devoted to these subjects.

Origins

The assets of the faltering Spirit of the Times magazine, which also covered horse racing and field sports, were combined to launch the new publication. This acquisition allowed The Turf, Field and Farm to establish itself as a significant publication in the field, and it swiftly became one of the most prominent horse racing and field sports newspapers in New York City.

Topics covered

The Turf, Field, and Farm covered a vast array of issues associated with horse racing and field sports. The magazine also featured essays on the history of horse racing, breeding, training, and the maintenance of horses, in addition to race results and information about upcoming events. It also included activities such as hunting, fishing, and shooting.

Horse racing

The publication was well-known for its comprehensive coverage of horse racing, which included extensive information about the horses, jockeys, and trainers participating in the sport. It also included articles on the business aspects of horse racing, such as information on breeding, purchasing, and selling horses.

Until 1903, The Turf, Field and Farm was one of the most recognized journals in the fields of horse racing and field sports. Its coverage of the sport was regarded as being of the greatest caliber, and it was extensively read by both professionals and fans.

In addition to its coverage of horse racing and field sports, The Turf, Field and Farm included stories on travel, fashion, and society news. This helps to make the publication well-rounded and appealing to a broad audience.

Summary

• Sanders D. Bruce started The Turf, Field and Farm in 1865 as a journal covering turf and field sports based in New York.
• It was one of the most prominent publications in New York City devoted to horse racing and other field sports, and it offered extensive coverage of horse racing, including information about the horses, jockeys, and trainers participating in the activity.
• It was published until 1903 and became one of the most regarded periodicals in horse racing and field sports during that time.