The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-29
Sporting Intelligence.

| CAMDEN RAcEs-Ever since the announcements of
the races over this ground were first made they have
drawn considerable attention towards them, by the
sporting world in particular, since il was pretty well
known that Peytona and Fashion, the crack nags Of
the Northern and Southern stables would come to-
gether again, and contend for the recovery or MAIN
tenance Of the aures pucked from the latter on the
| Union Course, on the 18th inst This was looked
upon, also, by many, as to be much fairer chance
Tor trial OF speed between the two noble animals
than the other as it was well known that the horses
OF the Southern stable had not had time given them
tor their able trainer to ascertain their powers to the
fullest extent ere the race to come of, after
their long and wearisome journey. Another point,
too, OF some Importance the animals and their sup
porters-lt was expected that the track at Camden
would be in much finer condition than that of the
| Union, before alluded to, consequently, if nothing
else, this would favor time. The third reason was
that there was not so likely to be those great num-
beers present on the course this occasion as there
was on the former, and that consequently there
would, il needs be, ga fairer field and no favor''
shown by those present. or those having the manage
be better arranged and better conducted How far
these expectations have been realized the SEQUEL
will show.
The tide Of arrival began to set in on Sunday last
when several gentlemen from the South and West
had arrived at the various hotels in Philadelphia
| these were succeeded by still greater numbers on
Monday, among which were several gentlemen from
this city SO that on the evening Of that day there
was some difficulty experienced in procuring ac-
commodaons for those who arrived at a late hour
Every part Of the United States Hotel the grand rem
devious OF the sporting characters Of the Union was
engaged tor some time previous-..the well known
respectable character OF the establishment the good
cheer afforded, the hospitable and gentlemanly con-
duct of the worthy host, making it desirable place
at which to sojourn while in Philadelphia, which
caused many to engage in this establishment
several weeks previous. Nor were the other hotels
behind IN numbers of their company. The Frank
lin, Washington Eagle, jones', and others, we were
given to understand were equally crowded by those
which left New York at half s O'clock
on Monday morning for South Amboy was well
filled with parties vending their way to the Camden
course. AT South Amboy this party took the rail-
way to Camden, where they arrived without any
thing particular occurring, shortly after two o'clock
almost in time for the whole of the first days sport
Many were induced to delay their departure until
the nine o'clock train to Philadelphia, which is ge-
morally thought to arrive at its destination almost as
early as the conveyance by the other route But in
this instance It was not the case. Between Eliza
BEETHOVEN and Railway, they met with stoppage
in the shape Of the New Brunswick train on the
track, the tender of which, in its progress to New
York; at this spot having broke the axle of its hind
wheel The consequence was that after about an
hours delay, the passengers and luggage of the
Brunswick train were removed from the cars, and
left on the roadside the engine, TENDER and cars at
tached to the New York train, and at very slow
pace taken forward to New Brunswick. The fur
Their consequence OF this was, that few miles fur
Their, the New York train met the nine o'clock Phi
ladelphia train, when those from New York had to
retrace their steps several miles to break to let the
other pass causing and further delay of up
of the party by the New York train seeing the first
days sport, and twas past four o'clock they ar
rived in Philadelphia.
FIRST DAY-TUEsDAY, May a.
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tween 5000 and 1000 persons, among whom were
some Of the most highly respectable and influential
persons In the Union, many frsm this city. Every
thing appeared IN first rate order. The track was in
quite as well as could possibly be expected.
Shortly after the buge sounded to bring forth the
horses which in short time afterwards made their
appearance; the first piece of sport was
A PLATE RACE for $500 three mile heats. The
horses entered were placed as follows:
l. r. r. Johnson, the Colonel, by Priam, dam My
Lady, years old.
Mr.. Van Mater, b. h. Mercer by Mercer, dam Miss
8. O. L. Hare Patsey Anthony, by Priam, dam virgi.
MIA, years old.
s. Thomas Krkman enters br. h. sartan years old,
by Loughborough, dam Polly Rillen, by Virgins.
The latter was Withdrawn In consequence of a
trifing lameness.
The betting previous to the race was any where
and every where, but the field was the favorie 100
to 90. Afterwards the Colonel got up little, and
was backed at 60 to 100, few times over. Patsey
Antony at about 90 to 100.
In the LIST heat the went of at the first
leading the way some so yards the others well up to-
for the first mile and half going at cracking rate,
but at the half ofthe second mile the Mercer colt went
ter the Colonel came up and challenged the Mercer and
both took the lead from Andrewanna-they pushed hard
usual there was great variety OF opinion among those
around, as to which was the winning horse but
ually the judges decided that it dead heat Time
5:42
In second heat Patsy Anthony led the way Mercer
colt second the Colonel whom now mounted
Gpatrick IS yards behind They kept thus to the
end of the LIST mile where Patsy ANTHONY fell off some
and the a the in
second milethe Colonel still lessening the space be-
tween them. They kept thus round the top, but upon
entering the back stretch the Colonel alongside
Of the Mercer and shortly after passed him. On the turn
for home the Colonel challenged Antony and the
tiful struggle ensued but the Colonel reached
home a length in 'front.' with Patsy, second Mer
Ger colt third The rider Of Patsy anthony made com
ght cut which she had just above the coronet Of the
heel of her of hind Leg but after consideration the
judges deemed the matter sufficiently clear to warrant
them in dstancing the Colonel consequently he de-
clared the winner Of the heat. Time 5:64.
There very little doubt in the minds Of those pre-
sent that if Gilpatrck had been the back of the
Colonel in the first heat, it would have been very diff
fcrent affair His riding much admired, and there
contend against Joe Laird and Baneyhrce ofthe first
riders in the country, and there hopes that it
will be the ero the end of the present meeting II
would be worth travelling 100 miles to Witness the nags
were in unison. -
For the third heat Mercer led the way closely follow
cd by Patsy Antony the Colonel considerably in the
rear. There was little change in the position for
the first two miles excepting that the Colonel gradually
lessened the them the Mercer colt having
gone in front Upon entering the third mile, the Co
lionel passed Patsy aud the Mercer and took the
lead from them both but not without struggle their
part but it in vain, the Colonel home easy
winner upwards Of length in advance; Mercer seconds
Patsy Anthony third. Time 5m 56s-thus winning the
purse.
The following is summary Of the race ::
P. r. Johnson's Colonel. $50. .(Gilpatrck). %
Mr.. Van Matters Mercer ............... .
0. L. Harc's Patsey Anthony. ...........3
J. Puckett's Andrewanna. .... dist.
Tine 5:42-5:54-5:36.
SECOND PoRsE-SAME DAr--Me heats, purse 500, 10
per cent. added.