Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-09

THE GREATEST RACE ON RECORD.

| Cr..---.~sroN, February 27.---On SATURDAY. last
the annual races over the Washington Course ter
minated, with one OF the greatest trials of sneed
and bottom ever exhibited this or any other
course IN Europe or America. The horses that
had run during the three preceding DAYS were han
dlcapped for the Cup on Saturday, and az the ra-
cling OF the week bad exhibited some fine horses.
| every one anticipated severe contest. At the
hour OF entrance three horses were given in to the
Stewards, Col. Spann's Bertrand, who won the
lrst day, Mr. Davenport's horse .Aratus, who won
the second, and Mr. Harrison's Kate, that had Won
| the sweepsiake. The speed and excellence Of
.1rdfuS and Hute, were secret 10 the sportsmen
and being from the same stable, the friends of Bey
frdnd, (always favoriie this turf } saw that a
dreadful strife awaited him with sue fearful odds
| opposed. Col. Spann decided against running his
morse, and 1t was expected at this moment there
would be no MIR. Harrison, a, this iunc,uYe
agreed TO draw ore of the horses from his stable
in order TO contribute to the amusement of The
vast assemblage OF persons present. After this de-
termination was rade, Col. Spann, being Statistic ed
that his horse could lose nothing of his wel-earne
reputation, by being beaten in such an unen;.al
match, and being equally DESTROYS to contribute to
the sports OF The turf, agreed to run his horse al
though both -fratus and Kate should run, and
notified Mr.. Harrison of his determination.
AS soon as it was positively known that the
three horses would run, the most knowing soorts-
ihcH were against fotTIknu, Dut would ONLY take
the field against him. Many tets were made in
that way. Bertrand against The field; many were
made upon the several heats. Never was greater
anxiety manifested, than was Witnessed at the
starting, and at the word, the three went off in
handsome style. In the fret round, il was distinct
y seen that Aratus was to make his greatest efor,
Tor The heat. and Kate WAS just to drop within
the distance Bertrand kept close upon the haun-
ches of Aratus and when ST fit parts of the course
vi in and u, al.
OF his speed. The two horses we're never sep.ra
ted length, and for the last half mile, the push
was dreadful, and the speed OF the horses so nearly
equal, that the heat was gained by Aratus by half
neck. Kate just came within her distance.
The friends OF Bertrand, at this moment were
responding, and the betters OF the field against
Bertrand" were more numerous and confident,
The second heat afforded many bets, the friends of
Bertrand taking him against Aratus. 1t was now
foreseen that Kate was TO take the second heat If
possible, knowing the inability OF Arstus to run
such another heat with so dreadful connection a.
Bertrand. In the first round Of the SECOND heat.
Kate passed ahead very gslIsntly, and Bertrand
near TO her, whilst Aratus kept al doubtful dis
lance, and from his position, 1t could not well be
determined what was bis object many believing
he would make push in the third round, and II
successful decide the race in two heats Bertrand
Kept very even course, and whilst he was look
ing out ahead, took care TO drop Aratus so far as
tern as TO fear nothing from him. A friend to the
success OF Bertrand, who was on the back of the
course for the purpose Of regulating the running of
him according TO circumstances, AZ soon as he saw
Ara'us did not intend to try for the heat, and
knowing the speed Of Kate, detected the rider Of
Bertrand to fall within his distance, and let Kate
have the heat. Bertrand was accordingly mode
rated ia his speed, which was soon Discovered by
the willy Bob Woody, who was riding Kate, when
he hauled up. As soon BeIlrafd's rider say
Kate IN hand,he determined to steal a march upon
him, u possible, and in the last quarter gave the
whip and spur 10 Bertrand, and pushed Kate so
closely, that the heat won by half length on
u by Kate; Aratus just fell within bis distance.
After this heat the bets were four 10 three against
Bertrand, taking the field against him. The feelings
OF all, that were before Indifferent, were now en-
listed in favor Of Bertrand. They saw = noble
gallant sn.'Dal, brought through two heats under