Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-02
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UAMPToS CGrasE.-As we anticipated, the race over
this Course yesterday Of the most interesting
that has come off either Course at the present
meeting; indeed it was the most exciting Of two
heats VIC have ever witnessed. The knowledge that
Boston, that conqucror OF master-spirits, would be
the field, drew together large concoursc. Alta carly
hour the street leading to the turf, was crowded with
anxious visitors, eager 20 witness another trial OF hs
unrivacd powers iii n contest with Omega and Santa
Anna, both Of whom were admitted 10 have heels and
bottom, that only yielded the palm Of victory 10 hoods
of the first They, too, had their admirers for
they had last week met on the Lafayette Course, aud
all0u gh the Mexican compelled to yield 10 the
superior speed Of Omega that occasion, they both
rcapcd rich chapet of laurcls, which they were
quite willing 10 risk in contest with a blood OF the
unrvalled fame of their lu.;rious competitor.
Prior to starting the friends q! Boston backing
him al large odds, ; 10 agans. the field, which
only taken in few Instances At the call they all
up the stand each apparently as eager for the
contest as they conscious Of what they were
CURED 10 perform, and at the tap OF the drum ihey all
cot off hundsom Omega havin. the track, Santa
Anna second and Boston third. This position
maintained until after they had turned the first quarter
when Boston passed Santa Anna, who seemed quite
disposed to waive his prctensions, and took the beau
tiiul Omega in charge; but she seemed rather tiIry
and did permit him TO approach too near thus the
firs second, and third miles passed, when Gilpa
trick, finding that what in Boston must be brought
out he applied the lash freely, with but little effect,
Omega continued 10 lead in one OF the most animated
and spirt-Giirring contests ever witnessed For
time after Boston, urged BY the power Of the lash, had
made several desperate and Intellectual brushes his
friends became alarmed for his wclearned fame and
The air with the shouts Of the delighted friends
Of Omega. Thus passed the first reequartcrs Of the
fourth mile, when the renowned Gllpntrck,
weared wcdoIng, again thong lit with the aid of the
whip bring has champion 10 the brush and he applied
faithfully. For moment as they were rounding
the last quarter all hushcd, the friends of both
fearing this last final struggle Boston yielded 10 the
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firs, the heat, locked, and after short but most
animated and desperate conflict, passed her, and came
home leading her length, III I'm 13s. Santa Anna
dropping inst within the distance.
After the usual time allowed for breathing, at the call
they all came up finely cooled off and apparently
thing worse and quite for another display Al
the tap of The drum, they Off in fine style Bos-
leading until they had passed The first quarter Of
mile, when Omega again passed up, locked, ami took
the lead from Boston, who continued 10 retain posi-
lion Immediately in her rear, aud in advance If Santa
Anna, until they had reached the halfway of the third
nile they both challenged and after most vigorous
effort the Mexican bore of the palm, taking the lead in
handsome style, while Boston seemed 10 wait upon him
very conrteously At short but respectful distance
in his rear, enough however, TO watch his
ments and 10 avail himself Of any taur pas in his
gcnerashp. In this position they entered the fourth
and last mile, Santa Anna running hard in hand
while Gipatrck seemed 10 be occurring Boston the
virtue OF whaiebone and silk. Now the tug Of
VIZ and the friends OF Santa Anna highly elacd at
The evidence which he had gwen q! his heels and game
now entertained high hopes Of winning the heat. On
the back stretch, Boston again challenged, but the
Mexican CALAMITY led the way into the third quarter
when Boston again yielding to the force Of Oils pecu
Italy persuasive arguments, made another effort for
the lead Here was a scene of intense and thrilling
interest-a sudden and deathlike pausc-a feeling ST.
lence, until they making the last turn, when the
multitude gave vent to their suspense with the shout
Bostons rot him.! and lie entered the quarter stretch
ahead, and led home, beating Santa Anna length,
while Omega modrsty dropped within the distance
stand, evidently desiring to be prepared fol third
heat. Tme-1In. i9s.