The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-07

Sporting Intelligence.
Tar 0REAr RACE BErweEE FASHION AND PAssfNora-
UNioS CouRsr, L. L-sEcoxp DAY --JocxrY CLUB
PuRsE, siooo-Four Mile Heats-The following were the
sntries:-
o. :, hase's Passenger years old, by Bsys
Samuel Lairds (wm Gibbon's) CHI IN Fashion,
aged by Trustee out Of Bonnsts o. Bue-ridsr
- Laru.
Notwithstanding the lowering Of the morn
ing yesterday the roads crowded early hour
with vehicles of all descriptions with pedestrians in
Vulnerable. The attendance great and the excite
ment most intense. There could not have been less
than ten thousand to fifteen thousand persons pr eseut
the OCCASION number Of fashionable and respecta
BILE ladies in attendance, which reminded of
days of yors The stands all crowded. the enclo-
well filed and the house tops adjacent, and
the chimneys were covered with spectators
Aware the great interest existing throughout the
community to learn the result Of this race, and the
anxiety of Southern readers to have the particulars
as quickly possibe yesterday arrangsda special
express that the curiosity Of the public might be gra-
tilted at the earliest moment Our express reached this
ONCE in about thirty minutes after the termination Of
the contest and Immediately issued the intelligence
in evening edition Of the Herald, In tins Tor the
mails North South and East.
The condition of both horses seemed excellent and the
appearance of Fashion, In particular had improved ma
eriay within few days So saugune were her friends
success that two to one was offered ON her. with
osrers but at the start 100 to 80 was
the direction In which the financial magnet pointed
She appeared however to exhibit want OF her usual
energy during the first heat and 1t is PROBABLE that
the exercise she underwent intraning during the
past few days. had not been without It's Effects to which
might be added her age, being nearly eleven years Old
| pa ma he nj moi
and her numerous friends chagrinsd and disap-
pointed the result many Of them being heavy losers
Passenger ALSO looked extremely WELL and high hopes
entertained that his performance on this OCCASION
would establish his reputation the best four mile horse
in the land and they were not disappointed. This
Fashion has changed after having been the Fashion for
the last six years and Passenger is now the champion
OF the turf and hope he may long prove himself
| worthy that high honor
After the usual prslimnaries had been gone through
WITH the buge sounded to horse and with great prompt
| they in readiness.
First Heat-Fashion took the lead at the start by
length or and increased the distance farther to the
sition at great rate Of speed In this way they
tinued round the lower turn and up the stretch Pas
senger closed somewhat on the mare nearing the
stand This position maintained all the way round
the second mile, each under a hard pull As they
was a triae closer the than before At the half
mile pole this mile he close to her, but she
bly, Wishing to test his utmost speed and ascertain if
possible its duration. He however, would not allow
to ss s for
| last mile, Fashion length ahead SO they con-
at the half and took position about length In 'front.'
which hs held and they came on the home stretch the
psrate and vigorous effort to pass him Passenger how;
ever, tso much for the Northern mare and he led
home under hard pull, In 7:45H The excitement at
the of this heatwas beyond all bounds and the
thusiasm Of the friends Of Passenger increased every
rs to 100 was offered on himbut the betting generally
was about even. The miles were run as follows
First mile. .............. 20lh
Second mile ......... l:5Ih
Third mile ..'...... -. IDA
Fourth mile. ........'''''. .""..... l:52h
Total. 7:a5T
The time of this heat not fast antioi-
both being apparently held throughout the early
been done in several seconds less time had Passenger
| been called on.
Second Heat-At the tap of the drum they went away
held back-at degree Of speed that appeared greater
than the first heat, until they reached the back
ibis position throughout the first mile and passed the
stand, Fashion about three lengths ahead-Passenger
to close during the mile which they finished with
out any variation. On the third mile they increased
to widen tbs gap between them AS they passed tho
stand tho fourth and last mile Passenger began to
of
nesred her at every bound The friends Of Pasen
knew nc Init while the friend: Of Fashion fiji into
dependency. At the quarter pole the horse side
and side with the mare, and appeared in the act
Of passing every moment She hung, however, o short
distance but could not hold to him far he hat toe
much foot for hers and after short struggle he lef
her. At the half mile pse he was length in front Of
her, and the contest now became still more animated
and exciting Round the lower turn and up the home
stretch Fashion another desperate effort to regain
her waning laurels but 1t aborve and Passenger
led home two lengths ahead Time of heat, 749x The
following is 9 table of the miles, separately:
First mile. p Oh
Second mile. ...... - OK
InTa nile 1865. '''''''..' Il 90
Total. ................... u ASK
THE RACES To-Day SO far the South has been sue
in this days remains to be witnessed by those
sent on the occasion The distance run to-day will b
tend immediately after this race gentlsmsns sweep
stakes off, with which will close the fall meeting
msnt still continues uuabated For further particulars
advertisement of Union Course and that Of Long
Island Railroad.
CENrREvILLE CouRsE, L. I.-TRorrrNo After the
the Union Course were great numbers o.
those present adjourned to the Centrevls Course tc
matches advertised to take place in the afternoon The
first match, mile heats, to sukies for $500, be
tween Post Boy and Cambridge Girl The match wa,
won by Cambridge Girl in two heats Time 2asK-2:45
The second match two mile heats, to 260 ID
wagons for $500. between Ajax and Lady sutton-Aja1
driven by H. Woodruff, and Lady Sutton handled by
Whepley
Fret Heat.-This heat was 90 closely contested
throughout that on coming to the stand the judges
unable to decide which ahead and pronounced
it q dead heat Time, $40.
Second Heaf.-They got of at the FIRST attempt and
at the turn the led by length, which advantage
she retained until they had rounded the lower turn
On the quarter the horse gained her much that
she passed the stand but half length In advance Al
the quarter the horse Tapped her, and appeared Il
going pass, but making break at this point, the
mare gained much that she reached the stand two
lengths in advance the horse again breaking the
last quarter Time, 5:42
Third Hsat-rhey went away beautifully, and at the
upper turn the had slight advantage leading tc
quarter pole Here ax broke up, and lost ground
and the led by length until after rounding tn.
lower turn. As they on the straight side effort