The New York herald., 1845-04-08
Sporting Intelligence.

Sporting Intelligence.
SPORTING SEASON COMMENCED IN EARNEsr-A
Coon TRoTTING MATCH OVER THE CENTREvILE
COURSE, YrsrFRDAY-There was a very good spe-
cimen yesterday Of what may be expected during
the ensuing season regards trotting matches,
| over the above course. Notwithstanding the cold
wind blowing during the morning, and the fall OF
saow Of the previous day, there was goody mus
ter of the choice spirits and supporters Of good
PAGERS The track in frs, rate ORDER consider
ing the weather, levelled and well scraped, and
many judlcious arrangements made for the promo
tion OF good sport.
Shortly after the time announced, all the horses
were forthcoming, of which the following is the
list:-Purse $50, mile heats, best three in five, un
der the saddle. The following horses were enter
eds
1. D. Bryants blk. m. Coquette.
2. C. Carlls gr &. Medoc
C. Beriines b. 8. Daniel Webster.
l. VIM Smiths b. m. Lady Polk.
8. J. Bridges's. 6. Robin.
They were placed in the above order, ridden by
the parties named. Medoc was the favorite pre-
vious to the start and more beautiful creature as
trotting horse could not be looked upon-a light
grey with beautiful silver name and tail, though
rather OF the cab size looked more like running
horse than a trctter. The others are such may
be met with every day Lady Polk, for in
ly seen in various grocer's wagon In this city,
and in such capacity had she been used
for some months previous and although very
aged, and laboring under disadvantageous crcum-
snces, showed ssch bottom as to astonish all on
the ground. The others were in good NIX, and
much was expected from them, in const qaence Of
the able hands in which they were placed, :,
There were nine attempts ut start, principally
owing to the doegedness OF Robin, who appeared
not liking 60 forwards yet the Others gave every
room for him. About the seventh, w. Wheel
crossed him, with the hope OF more success, but
after some two attempts. recommended the with
drawing OF the animal, and after some reluctance
on the part Of the owner, was consented to-
AT the ninth attempt at a start, the word was
up together. When near the bottom, D: Webster
broke, and Lady Polk Immediately followed his
example; then the grey went IN front, closely toll
lowed by Coquette; but Daniel soon recovered,
and beat Coquette round the top, when they
were all well together the grey Leading, going very
liveiy-the old mare, Lady Polk, well up, but
Daniel looking very like the winner, They came
down thus to the draw.gate, where the grey made
a bold struggle for the lead, hut Daniel was too
much for him, and on approaching the stand, about
dozen lengths distance, broke, giving about this
length home to Daniel, in 2:44, followed by Lady
Polk and Coquetle in similar position. It was
found, at the conclusion of this heat, that her
ladyship had cast her ofi-hind shoe, and the only
regret expressed by her rider was that she did not
Previous 10 the commencement of the second
heat, it was 5 to 4 on D. Webster, but with few
takers 6 10 4 taken readily, and some business
done At the third attempt, the word was given,
and the Lady led the way, minus shoe, in gallant
style, which she maintained to the bottom, going
at rapid pace; but on going up the back stretch
Daniel challenged her, and at the hall mile a beau
tiul struggle took place. Here Medoc came up, and
continued doing the three bat the pace
was evidently too much for him., and he gradually
peared to have the lead, Daniel a length behind
Here Bertine made grand struggle, and came In
front, well closed by the grey, but The latter, when
| within about dozen lengths OF home, broke,
giving the ether that much advantage, who came
home in 2:45, Lady Polk third, followed closely by
Coquette.
After some four attempts there was good stait,
the Lady leading the way followed closely by Co.
quette, but the lead was taken from her near the
bottom by the latter, who went in front apparently
some five six lengths-the other two in close
attendance; at the halt. Medoc went we'll up, fol
lowed by Daniel, and on nearing the top blanket
might have covered the group, but shortly after
Coquette fell of, notwithstanding every pains C
ner talented rider to keep his position here De-
.ers, but here again the grey broke. followed by
Ccquctte, and gave Bertlne dozen lengths advan-
tage, which he maintained home, closely followed
oy the grey, in 244-B.yant. third-the other well
up.
Throughout the whole affair, Lady Polk aston
| shed all present. Had she only had a few weeks
training under good hands and he IN ridden by per-
acquainted with such fl iii, the matter, in
all probability, would have been very different, or
at least the others would be obliged TO have I'M
proved their speed considerably 1t stated that
she was near upon 20 years DID, and only last fall
hat she cast foal-she has been for some years
past engaged in drawing heavy wagen. but has
always been notorious for her quick pace, even
under these circumstances but not such Gs che has
displayed on this occasion. There was consider.
able betting throughout, particularly time-prc-
olous TO the commencement, the odds were against
2 so with some takers
The following is the summary OF the race -
Col. Bsrtines, b. 9. webster,