The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-03
Sporting Intelligence.

UNION CoURsE, l.. I-TRorTINo Two trottinv
matches will be decided this after noon at the above
track. The first mile heats best thr in ve In hsr
ness for $780, the other mile heats in harness for
500. The above matches creating GO nsderabIs
specuaton and no doubt both will be well tested
GREAT TRoTTISo March FOR $2ooo-On wednes-
day next the great match, (me heats best three In
fve under the saddle) between Grey Eagle and
Zachary Taylor, will come off 1t will be- decided over
the Hunting Park course, Philadelphia, and excites
much attention In sporting circles from the great ex
hibition of speed anticipated, Betting runs high.
with Zachary Taylor as the favorte, at present.
TRorIIEo March At ALBArr The sporting world
elephant, and witness the trot between Jenny Lind
and Mac, for purse Of 800 New York sent uo
number Of sporting men with their pockets full Ct
rocks,r and some of 'em were taken down It WAS
New York against Albany, and Jenny Ii nd was the
favorte horse. The surgeons" fast for bot
About half past three o'clock the animals were
brought out the horse as fright as coined dol.
lar the mare appearing prime. The weather wa, de-
lghtful, bright sun raining down doubloons' Tbs
track in good order. Odds we're being offered in
favor Of the mareybut no takers.
After several unsuccessful attempts to start thev
finally made q go.
First Heat The mare led of. After mounting the
lengths which she kept all the way round and came in
several lengths ahead. Time-2;39
Second Heat Both started neck and neck Before
reaching the first quarter both broke badly and ran
some distance, the mare struck her tfot frst and
kept the lead to the three quarter pole when horse
locked her on the lower turn passed her and came in
ahead-the crowd cheering unanimously There was
dispute that the horse had taken the pole con.
trary to the rules of the The judges owever
decided that Mac the heat Time-2:3s
Bets then offered $50 $40 that the horse would
take the purse Some money changed hands but the
New Workers did not appear to be apxious.
Third Heat-The horse had the lead; he broke after
passing the gate and the marc passed HIM the horse
and they locked, the striking her handsome
IT, The greatest excitement prevailed On passing
the third quarter pole. the broke aud the hoeo
led off, the mare took her gait, when the horse broke
and they were placed such position that the driver
OF the mare had to haul in the horse got his gait
in several lengths ahead The judges decided
that Jenny Lind the heat the driver Of the horse
having deviated from the rules of the Time a.
Fourth Hcat-The mare took the lead; the horse nut
in awful ticks going up the hill and passed the mare
Handsomely. and kept gaining her all the way rou ad
The horse came in ahead several lengths Time 2:43
The friends Of Jenny withdrew her to the great dis
satisfaction of betters Bill Whaen drove Jenny Lind
and the Emperor" drove Mac. The New Workers. wi
says, "Sturgeonopolis' against the world -.45anv
Knickerbocker, Nov 2.
THE ST. LOUIS RAcEs.-The races commenced on
The track was very heavy owing to the rain Of
the previous night, and very few persons in
Jerome whites h st. Louis, by Altorf, dam by
Medley, 8 years old. .......... 0
D. Fields br. g. saaItin, by imp Lunboroush, dam
B. Molntyre's b. b. Leather Stocking by imp. OK
Belshazzar, out of Lovely Rosa years old. =. DIR
Time-4;2lH
LOUISVILLE RAcEs-FRipAy o ctober purse SlON.
mile heats, for beaten horses:-
Isaac Vanleer's Carlortx, 4 y. o., by imp.
Trustee, dam by Trumpeter ...........3 1
s T. Drane's Grace Greenwood, 3yo,
by Eclipse, dam by Diana Grow. ......1 81
F. Hers oh c4yo:, by Earl of Margravs,
dam by imp. Barefoot ................ 2 3 3
Time. 1:51h-l5l-1:52
Mr.. Geer's Little Emily walked over for the four
mile purse on Saturday
HAMILTON FALL RAcEs.-This meeting comment ed
yesterday. The weather wa, open and bright, and a
goodly number Of visitors were on the ground The
first race was match between Mr. Hills Lady Jane
and Conservative. Mile heats betting at starting,
six to four the latter The horse led from the SCORE
and beat the mare easy.
Merchants Plate Of E25 Three Nile Heais-For
this Miss Clash and Country Maid to the post.
Betting even, but Miss Clash was the favorite In
the first heat Country Maid led fer the 70 miles
but was beaten by about three lengths Eight to Ave
on Miss Clssh was then freely offered In the second
heat Country Maid sgain led till within about halfa
mile of the post when they shoulder to shoulder
for short distance Mics Clash however headed the
Maid. and on reaching the post i've six lengths
ahead Time 6:21 $50.
In the match between Plenipo and Miss Clash the
horse paid NATURALIZATION Gazette.