Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07


three went ,aff in handsome style. In the hrs
round. it was distinctly seen that Arafus was &c
make his ereatest effort for the heat. and Kat
Twas just to drop within the distance. bertrand
kept close upon the bannches Oh n'aI"s' ana
when at fit parts Of the COURSE "ouia unaef
| whip and spur, push him 20 Inc utmost OIL MS
speed. The two horses were never separated
aleng,h, and for the last hau mile, the push
was dreadful, and the speed oH the horses SO
nearly equal, that the heat was gained oy ara
tus by half neck. Kate Just CAME "lthlh her
distance.
The friends Of Bertrand, at this molNent,were
Responding, and the betters OF 1.-THE flele against
Bertrand" were more numerous and coi.nuent
The second hea. afforded many bets, the frithds
of Bert,and taking him against Arafns twas
now foreseen that Kate was to takesthe secohd
heat, if possible, knowing the inability OF IRA
tbs to run such another heat with SO dreadtufat
competitor as Bertrand In the hret roand OF
the second heat, Kate passed ahead very gal
lantly, and Bertrand near TO her, whilst ArufS
kept at doubtful distance, and from his posi-.
ton, it could not we'll be determined what was
his object, many believing he would make
push in the ,hirt. round, and if successful, de-
eide the race in two heats. Bertrand kept We
nv even course, and whilst he was looking out
ahead, took care 10 drop Aratus so far astern as
to fear nothing from him. A friend to the sue
cess Of Bertrand, who was on the back OF the
course for the purpose Of regulating the run.
nlng of him according to circumstances, as
soon as he saw AratuS did not intend to try Tor
the heat, and knowing the speed OF Kate, d.
rected the rider of Bertrand TO fall within his
distance, and let Kate have the heat. Bertrand
was accordingly moderated in his speed, which
was soon discovered by the willy Bob woody,
who was riding Kate; when he hauled up. AS
seon as Bertrand's rider saw Kate in hand, he
determined 10 steal march upon him, ii possible,
and in the last quarter give the whip and spur
to Bertrand, and pushed Kate so closely,that the
heat was won by half length only by Kate
.Aratus just fell within his distance.
After this heat, the bets were fow to three
against Bertrand, taking the field against him
The feelings of all, that were before indifferent,
were now enlisted in favor of Bertrand. They
saw noble gallant animal, brought through
two heats under whip and spur by numbers,
and successful combination and management.
His friends that backed him at starting were
now fearful Of the ssue-but on talking with
the rider Of Bertrand, they were somewhat re-
leved, he declaring the certainty Of his ability
to take the next heat; and his belief, that if he
had not been directed to easy his horse, the
third round of the second hea9 he could have
beaten it.
The third heat was entered upon with the
most intense anxiety The friends OF Bertrand
came out warmiyin his favor now, and offered
bets for the heat; many were takcn-Berfrand
now had to mak$ great exertion; for If dis
l.. ~
took the rackesarly in the heat, and ~ hard
o,ens'h 0-. just falling With IT inc u distance
The burst Of txultation at Thu success was loud
and long continued Bert .>nua had exhibited
hamsen 1apscle OF 4. and long continued
effort. ne friends Il Bertrand had regained
uo1 s .",,sa, they saw that Kate was put
No's az egD" but they still saw aratus com
Psra.i.e" fresh for the contest, having run at
"is ,. {" e, during Koie's contest with Bertrand.
Ahe fourth heat Kate was drawn, and Ber-
, irdnd and ArotuS were now II decide the con-
test single handed. .4rnius had been saved Two
successive heats, and Bertrand had run three
successive heats under whip and spur. AT
starting, Ayufus exhibited the advantages Of
his rest, and took the lead, Bertrand hanging
upon his launches. In the second round,
Bertrandm made desperate push, and ran locked
with .Arufus for near half mile Expectation
was on tiptoe at this juncture, and when at the
turn, Bertrand was compelled to fall in, all fear
ed Tor the result. On the third and last round,
at the same point, Bertrand made his last push,
and succeeded in passing his antagonist, and
taking the track. .AratlS now hung on his
launches until the last quarter, when the great
and last effort was made, and the heat was won
bv Bertrand by half a length. The burst OF
Joy at this moment was long, loud, severe, and
reiterated again and again. The great horse
of the South had performed the greatest race
on record Bertrands reputation was now pla-
ced beyond the reach Of contingencies. The
Eagle that was hawked at by moping owls had
not only escaped unhurt, but has risen to a
more sublime and towering height. Bertrand
was now one of the first horses in the world.
The great reputation he had already gained
| left him now without rival. All were graft
fed a, his victory. The ladies waved their
handkerchiefs in exutation, and their smiles OF
ioy gave new lustre to their beauty. Con-
gratulatons seemed to be passing between all.
The great trial had resulted in favor OF the
great horse. So fine race was never run on
the Washington course, and the Oldest sports
men averred they never saw any thing superb
or on anv turf The day was very warm. l he
sun bright and clear; and all seemed delighted
and cbarr,ed With tho snorts of the day. The