The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-21
Sporting Intelligence.

Sporting xnscia8chce'
BEACON COURSE, Monday, May 20th.-GREAr
TRorriNe March FOR Two THOUSAND DoLLARs-
The early part of this day was very unayorabie Tor
the great sport anticipated The ram, which tel
very heavily the greater part ci the morning. damp
ed the course very much, and made 1t quite muddy
| The weather, or something else, appeared to have
also dampened the ardor OF the admirers and sup
porters of the turf for the attendance was very
limited, indeed-there being scarcely 200 persons
present during the time but these few choice
spirits appeared TO make up in the way OF business
for the absence Of others In the spirited manner in
which they went on with the betting About two
| o'clock, the weather somewhat cleared up, and
| il was announced that there was to come OIL
| MATCH for 800, two mile heats, under the sad
die, between the TWO brown mares
| Lady Tomhms'. .....''''' - N. laughing
Both ' animals We're duly harnessed and showed
off, and as far appearances went, looked like a
very good match; but II was soon known that the
latter had friends, for the betting was an against
her; two TO one was frequently offered but with
few takers. II was evident that screw was loose
somewhere, but every one appeared 10 thinK mere
| would at least be start Tor IT, Inc pettlnS was
pretty lively considering Tor some time, ana Tue
horses were called upon to prepare to start, wnen "
was announced, amid much laughter, that ARIEL had
paid forfeit.
| Shortly after three o'clock, the horses tor the
crack race of the day were brought out 1t was
| A MATCH for $1,000, three mile heats, under the
saddle.
Mr. Hiram Woodruff named br. g. Ajax III. Woodruff
| blue jacket and red cap)
Mr. Jas WheipIey named br. s. Ratter-G. whepley.
shirt sleeves and black cap)
| The animals appeared in frst-rate order, and a
prettier pair is seldom never seen Ajax In part
cuiar looked well, and appeared when showing OH
previous to the race, to be able to do his work with
much more ease and grace than his opponent, who
hard mouthed, for his rider appeared TO have some
difficulty in keeping him within proper bounds.-
Notwithstanding he had many friends, and was IL
berally supported at eyens, and which was as
| freely taken as offered Nor Ajax destitute
of supporters. and good deal OF business was done
upon him. So even were both horses IN the bet
ting that there ives some difficulty in knowing
which had the call In the early part of the betting
Rather appeared to have it, but just before the start
| the supporters Of Ajax came out, and he had it
The horses having been both brought to the scratch
in very good style, In perfect line with each other;
at once the word was given, but they had not pro-
| ceeded many yards, when it was evident that
Aiax's speed was greater than that of Rather and
at the upper turn OF the bottom OF the course was
a length or more IN advance, and continued TO IN
crease the distance upwards until near the top,
when Rather, upon some ground that was rather
harder than most other parts OF the course, made y
rally, and recovered length or two, but 1t was OF
little avail the other kept greatly increasing the dis
lance between them down to the CHAR, completing
his first mile in minutes Al seconds, Rattle near
upon nine seconds behind. In this way they con-
tinued their course to the bottom and upwards; but
assembled, the distance between him and his rival
When near the top, it might be seen that Whelpley
was making every endeavor to regain some OF the
lost ground, but his endeavors appeared if he
pushed the other still farther before him. The
only fear the part of the supporters of Ajax now
thai he could not last at the pace tutyet odds
were offered in his favor, which were shyly listened
to, and we did not observe single taker They
descended the course for the second mile In very
beautiful style, and Ajax passed the chair near IL
seconds before Rather, completing the mill. In
minutes Al seconds making for the two miles,
minutes Is seconds.
It now became the pretty general opinion that
only an accident or some " untoward event. could
save Ra,tler's bacon. In ascending the course for
the third time Hiram cast eyes over his shOuiderto
see the whereabouts Of his opponent, and lmmedl'
ately afterwards he appeared 10 give new vIgor to
his nag, for he increased the distance between
them by some five or six lengths in addition TO the
former. 1t was now evident that he was endea-
voring to throw his rival out by distancips him. In
vain Whelpley sought to prevent thls,but It was Ia
Dor lost; his animal would not increase his speed
or if ne did, it was only for very short time; it
kept its regular pace, and not bad one either,
throughout. In rounding the course al the
top. and descending towards the chair, Wood
ruff made a grand push and threw still more re
space between them. and the cry. was g He'll
distance him! he'll distance him % And SO he
did, tor he reached home when Rather was
some ten or twelve yards on the wrong side OF the
utes 81 seconds the three miles in minutes
seconds. When Ajax was brought to the Judges
Istand he appeared scarcely blown, and as If able
to ditto the work he had had just so well com
pletcd. This was certainly OF the finest trOts
for tme pace, and riding, that has taken place TIN:
year, and we much doubt if there will be any Il
equal let alone surpass it. Notwithstanding, grea
sport is promised and some of the most celebrated
horses are entered for trotting over this course
for the next three days. Doubtless much was OWNS
10 the very excellent riding of Hiram Woodruff. =
There are few that know so well how to manage
thu animal he bestrldes, and were he some 30 o.
so pounds lighter weight, might ourival the Scots
the Days and the Chifneys, of other lands. When i
is taken into consideration the difference between
the two animals--Rattler being near hand highe
and much stronger built than AJAX and carrying
some % pounds less weight, together with the STATE
of the course and the time the miles was com
pleted in-all judges must acknowledge what ha
been just asserted: and the absent admirers ant
supporters of good troting match have lost treat
The next piece of sport announced was,
purse Of 500, Two Mile Heats, in harness.
II. Woodruff entered. .br m Dutches
; J. Whelpey do ID 1ln
| II. Jones 90 .gr & washington
but in consequence of the unfavorable state of tn,
weather in the early part of the day, it put of
and will be contended for on Wednesday or Thurs
dav next.
Some excellent sport is announced for the mex
two days. A number of the finest horses in thu
States are entered, and if the weather is only a
all favorable there is little doubt but great interes
will be excited