The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-29

UsioH coussf q. i.)-TKoTrIss.-Thsre wss good
ensrtanu eat yesterday for the admirers and patrons
Of this truly American SPORT and the stands on the
presented respectable appearance the attend
sn,s being greater than was anticipated. The day
warranted this lively turn. out 1t was decidedly the
most pIeasurable and nvigorating that We have had
this summer. A few Of those who, as they journey
through life, like to live by the way and sndsavor un-
der every circumstances to make themselves comfort
able as possible took the delightful picturesque
souherly route through the town of New Lots which
gave them an opportunity Ct viewing that part of the
island and richly were they repaid for their few
mites Of additional travel by the prospect of the luxu-
rant fields checkered in every direction with
the sradle Of the husbandman The trees now In their
meridian splendor with their deep green
tion sporting among their branches as un-
conscious those who admired their beauties az they
the hoar despoer would and they shorn their
loveiuess. But still while extol this delightful
route to the race track will at the time men,
Jamaica rosd-au honest Z" pike,n by the way-who
meets with smile all who stop at his door
The feature on the course was the contest between
Lady Suffolk and Moscow the match advertired
to take place previously exciting little interest that
made their appearance on the track until near the
starting time Of the former nsgs Lady Suffolk was the
avorite at two to that Moscow
in the highest grade of condition. in fact he Thought
to be Ia better order than for year previously
But the mare was looked being nvincibe and her
being beaten by any horse the pale which
When the usual preimlnares had been settled the
horses up in spirited aud gallant style for the
inside she having the track but as they neared the
she was discovered to be break and the word
was withheld second attempt, however, was success
full and they dashed OIL together at tremendous pace
The marc broke up the turn and Moscow took the
lead by length and held it to the quarter pole
which no passed in forty seconds. On leaving that
place. Bryant the and driver Of Suffolk urged her
forward and she took side by the other which
ston she kept to the half mile post They passed that
point locked together in ll7 and kept thus round the
lower turn during which time they both skipped two or
thres times and appeared they about to break
up; but they caught finely and swung round the home
stretch with their heads together The contest was beau
tul neither seeming like winner than the other
Up they came Lady suffolk close the fence the In
side of the track aud Moscow far on the other side as
which was front they had crossed the score
when IL discovered that Suffolk had her head, neck
and shoulders in front. Time, a:s7H This good
timc considering that they were going to 100 pound
wagons.
Second Heot-A good start. In going round the
turn the mare had gained advantage than the
inside positiongives In turning that point but at the
quarter she clear Of him, wagon and ALL in forty
two seconds Whepley, the driver of Moscow by per-
suasive of some kind, then brought his charge to a
quicker gait and he at the side of the
They continued thus for about hundred yards but
the mare played new quick step unknown to Moscow,
and his endeavors to beat time to it. he broke and
fell off about length The mare was clear Of him atthe
half mile post which she passed in 1913; Moscow
again rallied, and he soon closed with the mare but
when line with her he broke again. in this break
however, he lost nothing, and he kept head and head
with Suffolk all round the lower turn and swung the
home stretch trae in the lead NV came the tug Of
war side and side the drxwgste where Moscow
broke up, and considerable distance, during which
time the kept her well settled and steady pace and
lost Inch; but Moscow struck his trot, he
fell off, and Suffolk ed to the length in front In
243K.
Third Heot.-Ths fine start without percep
tble advantage to either On the turn, Moscow broke
up and dashed OF a full run, losing nothing by the
operation. When he got his head on parallel line
with that Of the mare he settled down. and they went
yoked together past the quarter post In 40 seconds and
in the way to the half which they reached In ll9
after leaving there Moscow broke and again took
run, passing the about length before he caught
1t not long however, before the closed with
him; and it evident that it required faster gait
than Moscows trot to beat her; and then he third
time took good long round the lower turn keeping
up TO the very we'll, and they came on to the
stretch close together From the three quarter pole to
tho stand, Moscow broke and again and again. but
Lady suffolk was usual true and steady and although
Moscow would got slight advantage when running,
still each time he struck his trot he lost ground and
Lady Suffolk succeeded In beating him to the and
winning the purse by nearly two lengths, In 2:39H
As the above affair over, the crowd began
scatter ding tho announcement OF trot
ting match for 5000 two mile heats, play pay 1t,
however, turned out pay instead Of play affair, as
only of the nags started This twice round
the track in 632 and then general dispersion of
all who waited for the after-piece.