The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-16


Sporting Intelligsnss.
NEW YoRk JOCKEY CLUB SPRING NESTING
THIRD Day, THURSDAY, MAY l5.-The attendance
THIS day was not very numerous, though highly re-
spectacle; and among those present we observed
number OF the most choice spirits, and sterling
supporters of the turf both of this neighborhood and
from distant parts. The weather, too, was more
favorable for good sport, although in the morning
rather warm; the track was somewhat improved by
the genial showers which fell in the early part of
the day. but yet far from being what it ought to be-
or what could be desired. The presence Of R. L.
Livingston, ESQ.,, in the Judges stand, was hailed
with great satisfaction. 1t is such men alone who
ought TO be in that situation.
Shortly after O'clock the drum beat to bring up
the horses, which shortly after made their appear
ance. 1t was for the Jockey Club Purse, $500, $50
to second horse-Two mile heats.
IL X Van Mater Dr. h. by'Langford dam Miss Matte
4years old-red cap and black jacket, lol lbs.
2-R Ten Brock b. m Martha W sshington, dam by Con-
s-samuel Laird enters gr m Edith, by Shadow, dam
Bonnets Of Blue, years Odd M'Coon red cap
4-Wm shaw, or M by Duane, dam Jewess by Henry
years old. II. Forbes. red jacket and blue
cap, Ill lbs.
Previous to the race, it was two to one against any
named horse; twenty-five to twenty on the brown
and bay against the two greys Shortly after it was
Van Matters br. h. against any other.
After directions being given to the different riders
they were placed as above The br, n. took the lead
the yothers well up; he was closely followed to the
quarter pole, where the greys appeared to fall of
They kept thus to the half, when Edith went up and
pushed the other hard, and appeared to come IN
front; but inside the draw-gate Van Matters Dr. r.
had the lead, and came in about length and half
in advance in 2m, Edith second the br. h. and grey
about four and five lengths distance OF the two first
Twenty even was now bet on the br. h., which kept
his position to the half round the top where Edith
uav a oh md fo m /.
but Immediately after fell back again. They kept
thus to the draw-gato, where the pr. n. appeared
some three lengths in front, which he maintained
home, an easy winner-completing the two miles in
354A; Edith second; the others well up, some six or
eight lengths behind Edith.
Previous to the second heat, the betting was two to
one on Van Matters br. h. Martha Washington led
the way to the quarter about SIX lengths In 'front.' fol-
lowed by the br. h.; Edith thirds Shaws or. close
following they went pretty well in this position round
to the draw gate coming in Edith leading the first mile
others failing off At the half the br. h. went in
the three-quarer by Edith; but the latter point he
appeared be three or four lengths in front of
the grey the others about distance behind. At the
draw-gate home, the space was somewhat dimin-
ed but he came to the judges stand about three or
four lengths in front, completing the two miles in
36Oa the others on the wrong side of the distance
post. fs
Immediately after came off the Jockey Club
Purse $500, 800 to second best horse, three mile
heats.
T. Krkman enters br. m. Latuna, by imp. - out Of
Jenny Mills, years old.
Chas. Lloyd e.. m. Esta, by Bolivar, years old.
Barney mounted the former, and youth whose
name we could not learn, the latter. The betting
previous to the start was to in favor OF Liatuna.
Few prettier creatures ever trod a turf, nor was
the grey much behind her for symmetry, &C., but
evidently not possessing equal points in certain re-
spects with her opponent.
Esta had the pole and took the lead, about half a
NTH Avnn c<rl ko~
and kept SO to the half and round the top the grey
was on the inside. At the drawgate for the first
mile, Barney was about length in front, which he
maintained to the juges stand, completing the first
mile IN about l:53. On the second mile at the half
pole Barney was two lengths in front; he thus kept
gently opening the gap between them round the top.
1t was now an open and shut game as respected the
present heat; he some five six lengths in front
on Liatuna, who came in about SIX or eight lengths
in front, completing the second mile in about 1851.
For the third mile Barney took it easy, almost at
hand gallon, amid gentle and refreshing shower of
rain He appeared to 60 alta rate as if he was alone
going round for the purse the other seeing the ina
bily OF mis- endcavors, merely kept at respectful
distance. They thus went round together, and at
the draw-gate coming home Barney began to pull
up, and completed the three miles in 55l.
For the second heat, as respects betting, it was
Wall street toa rotten pippln In favor of Liatuna
Barney took the outside about length behind, evil
IDENTITY at the start doing he liked, but towards the
halt he gradually closed on the grey; at the three
quarters he came in front considerably; five even
was offered that he would distance the grey in the
second mile; it was perfectly evident that nothing
but the chapter of accidents would save the grey
Barney took it perfectly easy to the Judges chair,
about dozen lengths in front, in about l. They
kept in this position to the half mile pole in the Sc
cond mile, Barney having evidently some difficulty
in keeping her in; twas just 30 to .hc completion
OF the second mile, which was performed in 2 a. It
was just for the third milc $1,000 shilling was
freely offered Liatuna, but no takers They kept
round thus, and it with some difficulty that Bar
ney came in under distance in front; il was only
with great pulling that he came in about three parts
Of the distance in front, in 6 TO- The following is
a summary
MIR. Kirkham's br. m. Liza LIST heat End heat.
tuna, (Barney) 53 81