The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-26

were well matched and each heat in both contests
40 close that in three Of them 1t required the incest dis
elimination ON the part of the judges to give correct
decision
The first contest was for sweepstakes of $500, with
500 added by the proprieorsthe horses to go mile
heats best three in FIVE, in harness The following
named nags were entered:-bl g. Jack Cade g. .. Grey
Harry and b. m Sal. Very little business was done py
the fnanciers on the track, the horses not being
very great favorites although If any choice, Grey
Harry had the call The day propitious for sport
all hearts being gaddened by the ride the delight
roads leading the course which the rain OF the day
and night previous had made all that could be desired
First Heat-Some twelve fourteen failures oc-
Cured before the horses made start the Phadephla
appearing beyond the control Of Hiram Woodruff
who had her in hand and he compelled to relinqush
his charge to Mr. King the gentleman who drove her in
her previous trials She appears the most difficult crea
ture to manage that trotted on the Union Jack
Cade had the POLE Grey Harry second, and the mare
outside At the start Sal was length in front OF the
other two. but broke up ut the turn and fell in the
rear Grey Harry also broke up and Jack Cade took
the lead quarter POLE which passed In 40
conds Between. this place and the half Harry raj
lied and overlook Cade, and they went very finely
with their heads together past the half mile pole in
but soon after broke up Sal had now become steady,
and was gaining Cade and Harry, her speed being
much greater than that of the others when
reached the leaders she broke up, and lost much
ground that it impossible for her to it..
Harry and Cade side and side all the round the
bottom Of the track and part of the the stretch
but after passing the drawgate Cade fell of, and his
driver seeing his chances for the heat out judi
ciousy held him giving Harry about four lengths the
lead at the Time Of the heat 243 Sal came to
the stand by the side Of Cade
Second Heat-The mare again had the lead at the
start but could not round the turn without break,
which threw her some lengths behind. Harry was in
front at the quarter pole 4H seconds with Cade close
tween Harry and Cade very hne-neck and neck
past the half mile pole in 2 and they kept in this po
stion round to the hreequarter post From there to
the stand each driver tried every expedient he
master Of to increase the speed of his horse but not
inch Of advantage could one get over the other and
they to the stand thus in 2:4l. The judges
nounced q dead heat.
Third Heaf.-The start very even, and they got
of finely; at the turn. Cade and Sal broke up Harry
the others The dashed after Harry, but just
she overlook him. she broke and Harry kept the lead
have won the heat, Notwithstanding her breaks had
not her breechng broken through the draw
yate as it was she was only beaten by length Cade
than length behind the leading horse Time, 2:47.
Fourth Heat-This close heat, the hsrses
keeping together all the way round, and won by
Grey Harry by length Time to the quarter pole Al
seconds; to the half, l:2l; and to the score 2:42
Thor No. 2.-Seven horses were advertised to start
the $50 purse, two mile heats in harness. but emily
our of the number ready when called for wis
!. Trustee br. Mist, g. m. Lady Augusta and Young
Dutchman formerly Bushwhacker) Trustee won the
pole.
First Heat-They got off well Lady Augusta land
he Dutchman arm and arm, leading; Mist and Trustee
company Of the Dutchman and kept the lead until she
broke Mist then made dash for the place previously
occupied BY the gray mare but the Dutch blood Of the
struggle ensued which lasted to the score which Dutch
man passed first in 24e by half length. Mist fell
we'll did Trustee stick to him. for Dutchman by only
head. Time, 633 Trustee distanced, his driver
being two pounds less than the regular weight.
Second Hest.-This heat very closely contested,
Dutchman having to contend first against Augusta and
hen to engage Mist each Of the latter alternately
orcng him. but he succeeded In beating them both in
Great satisfaction was manifested by tho spectators
with the sports Of the day. and all returned to their
to make preparations for the Of the
coming day.
CENrREvILLE COURSE, To-DAY.-TRoTTINo AND Pa
,INcAt ~ o'clock there will be trotting match for
$780, mile heats to $50 lb wagons, between Boss
'elter and CHI. IN. Lady Sherman and at 81 O'Clock,
,urse will be given to paeers mile heats best three in
I've, in harness Tormentor Boss Butcher, and Village
Maid are advertised to start Cars will leave the South
Ferry ut III O'Clock for the track returning when the
business of the day is settled.
ST. LOUIS JOCKEY CLuB RAcEs.-Thrd day-Jockey
Club purse, $200-two mile heats.
|. M. Fanning,ss m. Matilda Bynum, by Glencoe dam
imported Delight, years old. ........ l /
J. John P. Whites g. h. st. Louis, by Altorf, dam
sy ssdy Rays OBJ By
by Sarpedon, years old. ............... ,
1. P. shroyers chestnut s. 9. Jerry Lancaster, by
). L. b Coils b. g. Charcoal by Shark, dam Polly
Peacham, years old. >. ....... 49,. IL. drawn
This race excited little interest except far
he betting concerned St Louis the favorite,
Odds against the field before starting but far
are able to judge, he evidently off his feet and
in condition to sustain his former well earned
outation. Matilda Bynum took the lead from the
n both heatscut out the work. made it up after her
fashion, and left the other two to gather up the
emnants She neither headed nor pushed but came
n gallant winner by about two lengths in each heat
The field finer than we have witnessed for years
Time, LIST heat, 3:49he2d heat, 3:5IX
Three fine nags entered for Mondays races, and
port Of the most exciting kind may be expected The
is $780, the contest to be three mile heats-S
Louis Repcilte, May l6.
= The spring races at Lexington, lKy) commenced on
che
Wells CHI Belle, by Frank Bradleys b. by imported
Jordan, Robinson Co.'s b. Carrollee, by Sarpedon
DUKES CHI by Eclipse, and Farris's CHI f. by Frank
The four latter distanced Time, 200 2l0 Track
very heavy.-Louispilie Journal May 30.
SPLENDID ArFAm.-We learn that George Law, ESQ.
he owner OF the famous steamer Oregon has challenged
The proprietor Of the steamer Bay State and Cor
nelius Vanderbilt and many more may enter the
s to make trial of speed of these splendid steamers
TO either to Poughkeepsie and back the North
River, or to Huntington Light on Long Island Sound
The purse to be $780, ST. 00O $4,000 nothing no pas
sengers to be taken This will be splendid affair and
risk by uninterested and it will settle
The question between these boats to which the
fastest the water. This is what the public want
it will prevent racing on tho Sound for the future
YvcHrNo.-We have received the following letter
from a correspondent in Boston
BosroN, May "a, 1s47.
The clipper yacht Coquette James II. Perkins Esq,
owner and commander, sailed from here this morning
with party of gentlemen belonging to city board
on cruise for pleasure. They will first touch at your
city, when | doubt not commandant Perkins will be
happy to give any of the crack craft Of Gotham OPP
portunity of testing the sailing qualities of his beautiful
yacht, either for fun money" learn it is the in
IGNITION of Mr.. p to pay flying visit to the Delaware
liver, well as to spread his the beautiful
of the Chesapeake bay and through the Herald
beg leave to speak for him and his party what doubt
not they will receive from the yatchers of each city
warm and hearty welcome.
The of the Coquette Is man Of ample fortune
which enables him to uxurate in the manly and delight
ul sport of yacht sailing and is for his
piri liberaity, and gentlemanly bearing towards all
With whom he is brought in contact
IT.