The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-29

TRorrrSo AT THE UNIoN COURSE LADY suF-
FOLK rHr WtsSKR-This for purse of $500, $3oto
The second best mile heats best three in Ave. in harness.
for rong horses for which entered the fol low
ing =
D. Bryant entered. ...... &. m. Lady Suffolk
hunt b z. MOSCOW
~ SPicer ...b g. Americas
w. Wheeiah DR. &. Duchess
The above named animals, with the exception Of
Duchess, were the at the time appointed On
enquiry being made why Duchess not there to con-
tend for the purse informed that she had been
sold gentleman, who had taken her away from this
neghborhood and, Of could not be forthcoming
Some Of disapprobation uttered by indi.
yiduals who had money ssKed her. she being looked
to as a high card by those who had taken the field
against Lady Suffolk, which the principal of
the betting fact with the exception of few bets be-
tween Moscow aud Americas to which would take the
second purse, there none other offered asked
To say anything here Of the day, weather, would
be superAuous for everybody is aware that better
could be desired The roads leading to the course from
the different ferries and from all parts of Long Island
we're lined with vehicles of every description from the
magnificent private barouche and pair to the home.
" and unostentatous vehicle used by much needed
though not very stylish portion Of fellow citizens
The railroad cars too densey crowded by another
class of the admirers Of spongthose who neither keep
fast horse nor drive vegetable cart but preferred this
moro quiet and easy mode of conveyance Before the
hour for the to start had arrived every seat was I'LL
ed in the large provided by the railroad COM
pany and hundreds were unable to obtain places How
ever, the time drawing near the crowd were COM
PEELED to take places in five used to carry
lumber dirt anything else, human beings be
left behind. Planks placed across these for
and extra engine being put at the head OF them
estimated the number in the railroad cars al from 1900 to
l500the fetal number Mt the may be set down
about 1000 including all sorts;
body Of men had shaken the dust from their garments
and refreshed their inner man with little Of the liquid
ered at ans the field and sums in almost every
amount were invested. The horses, Moscow and Anne
rcus, moved gently down the track in front of the
crowd, and, far could Judge never saw two
animals look finer. Not So however with Lady Suffolk
the %sd ns 't1 framing
been made at short notice A few days more exercise
would have drawn her much finer, and improved her
better than anticipated, and the result will fully
rify that the grey mare is the better horse
There was a rumor during the morning that some in
divduals intended visiting the for the avOwed
purpose of prohibiting the mare from going with the
others owing to some hostile feelings to ner owner and
manifested by persons the track This feeling,
however dspeled by the admonition Of others
possessing moro prudence and discretion Tor, we be
ieve, had such ;nischievous conduct been attempted
there oud been broken heads and damaged fronts
pieces in abundance. This affair being softened down
and good feeling seeming to have the
dsncy, a few indviduais mansged to get up row on
the field stand who battered each others faces to their
hearts content. During this contention. members avail
ed themselves Of the chance Of better location, and
jumping the trsck, quickly mingled with the crowd
peaceably disposed occupants thereof
The judges now made call for the horses to pre-.
ana ma lew s%s a IN
took their places for the ro Moscow being allotted the
inside Amercus in the centre. and Lady Suffolk on the
outside
FIRsr HrAr-The horses came well up to the stand,
but the dyes did not give the word on account Of de-
Walton in the pieces the animals The driver OF Mos
was under the impression that horse having the
pole had the choice Of position but on the rules OF ro
ting being referred to, it was decided he was in error
and that he take the place assigned him. The inside
Of the track supposed to be the heaviest part Of it,
which drew forth this discussion. The drivers then
start but this also failure At the third trial.
however they Fortunate and they passed the
stand well together il anything. Moscow had tr Aim
for he broke up before he had gone hundred yards
which left him far in the rear. The Lady now
in front, closely waited on by Americas. who SEEM
ed inclined to take sides with her in this affair and
they passed the quarter pole he was nearly to her Mos
COW having recovered from his accident doing
wonders going at slashiug PAGES and the other
had reached the half mile, was close at their heels In
going from the half to the three pole tho three
the turn the last quarter the began gra
came the drawgate, she had her head and neck in
front of Anne Moscow being little farther in be-
Now BY on the ana mdr5 appear
ed to quicken her pace-th two horses trying their
best but It would dothe Lady past the judi
ges stand neck and shoulders ahead of Americas, Mos
with his lesders Lady suffolk won the heat in 81
which be extraordinary time cons
dering heavy condition Of the track The betting por
ton OF the assembsge again had their pocket books out
and with mpunity shook their opinions backed by So
in the faces Of the admirers Of the two horses when
few individuals whe would not be dared, covered the
bills offered and in this gave the friends OF Suffolk
chance Of returning home with lighter hearts and
heavier pockets than they left with.
SECOND HEAr.--Previous to the drivers moving their
horses the place generally taken, that they
up to the judges stand in full play another discus
the gentlemen who were the judges were 60 well versed
in sporting matters that word from them settled the
track and after false start they went away in good
STYLE neck of either in front of the other but in
least twenty yards Moscow now had the lead which
he held TO the quarter pole abe Lady making for him as
that situation was hers and she was bound to have
Americas still two three lengths in the rear. On
passing the quarter, the Lady came up with Moscow,
and emit with him. side and side to the half mile pole
and they past that tho heads of each
parallel They continued thus to the three quarters,
when the head of the began to show itself in from!
of Moscow but Hunt not wishing to let her 20 ahead,
ia urging the horse his utmost oversepped the mark,
causing him to break, which threw out his chance OF
winning, even If he had the ability to do Still he
question and Lady Suffolk led home about three lengths
ahead of Moscow Americas about the same distance
in the rear Of him This heat was performed in aS1
made complaint to the judi charging Hunt with foul
driving but it amounting to nothing, was accordingly
dismissed.
THIRD HEAr-The horses came up this time very
prettily and the word to 60 was given at the hrst at
tempt They side and side to the turn then the
Lady took the lead, Moscow near to her, Americus
about length behind In this way they passed the quar-
pole but before the marc reached the half Mosco
was alongside Of her-Americus gaining rapidly. The
Lady and Moscow now seemed to be holding CONVEX
saton % closely their heads together but whe.
Their il was connecting scheme to beat Americas or NOT
did not enquire being unable to talk horse" Anne
ricus evidently wishing to hear what they intended
doing made DASH and came with the couple at the
three quarter poie when they oil three used their ut
most exertons for the lead but continued head and
head until they came through the drawgate. As they
uesred the friends each claimed the heat or
his favore doubtful appeared the issue but while
Americas gaining trfe on the others, he uniortu
natey broke up being not more than twenty PAGES from
the stand and ahead Of the others at the time The heat
was now for the mare and she came in neck in iron
of Moscow winning the heat and the purse-The time
of this heat was so. Moscow the second purse.
Taking this uet throughout it was closely contested
md although the won it required all her speed to
do 80 The immense crowd then left the course appear
ing delighted with the sport they had witnessed, and
friendly feeling became the order