The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-24
Sporting Intelligence.

UNION Counsr, l.. I--TnorrING March FOR $500 BE-
TWEEN BLACK MopEsrY AND CoNFIpENcE.--A very choice
and interesting trottng match came or Tuesday, on
this admirable course between Black Modesty and Con-
fdencc sorrel gelding. Though not generally, 30
great a match that OF yesterday nor quite such
perior animals as Lady Suffolk and Lady Moscow yet
great deal Of money at stake this interesting
casion and the betting ran high. Confidence the
ayore before the start and the betting was 100 to 70
IN bs favor.
The match was for S4oO-two mile heats.
FRsr HrAr- On tossing up for the inside the lot
fell hod.sty. Modesty took the lead at starting
cling about Two lengths ahead Both animals trotted
1T n rate but Modesty kept Confidence at almost
the same distance nearly the whole heat. On the
the end Of the heat Confidence began to gain
little On Nlod.sty Here the ex ctement was intense
and the shouts OF the interested multitude seemed
animate the horses as they trotted past the judges
stand, Aodesty about length ahead 1t was then
nounced by the judges that Black Modesty had
the heat, in minutes. n seconds
Sscosp HrAr.-1hls was well contested heat. Mo-
desty again little ahead starting; but it made
difference IN the result for IL was surprising with
what equality the two kept at almost the dis
that which they had at starting nearly the
whole heat-Confdence making incredible efforts to
get ahead Of Modesty. but all in vain At last Conf
dence in the vehemence of his ambition, broke. and
thereby lost distance and fell several lengths behind
Again Confidence retrieved his losses and began to
gam little and they at last both came in, Confidence
being only two lengths behind Nodesty This heat
intensely exciting. 1t then announced that
Modetty had the heat and the money, in 5:l51a.
Altogether II was an excellent trot.
ne retult oI tnis matcu OccaslOneu sOmc
disappointment among the betters, aud it is
raid large amount Of money changed hands
Some knowing ones won largely by betting
Modesty trusting more to their judgment than
to previous reputation There could not be finer
course or more beautiful trotting ground, perhaps
in the world. than Union Course IL is unequalled in
beauty of condition. Of position preparation and
face. We unders. nd that Mr. Greene, the proprietor
Of The track has cbed his celebrated troting horse
Jack Rooster against che celebrated Lady Suffolk. 1t
is TO be "a two mile heat and repeat for 5000 This is
bold move, for Lady Suffolk has lost nothing in cha
h.r Inf l.fl cnntr do
have hercd confidence from her wonderful perform
his occasion The mulch will of on Friday next.
There will undoubtedly be more betting on this match
than has been known for time both horses
great favorites, and Of great reputation.
VERSAILLES RAcEs-The annual spring meeting over
the Daisy Hill Course. Versailles KY, commenced
Monday week The following is the result Of the first
and second days.
Finsr DAy-Sweepstake-Mil heats for year elds,
500 entrance $50 forfeit $25 declaration silver
j. M. Ready's gr. c. by Grey Eagle, dam by Rat
j. L. BradIey's b. c by Wagner, dam Mary Bell.
II. d. Bohannon's b. by Wagner dam by Sidi
shys Oh. by Niarsrave dam by Muckle John
1ime-1 :55-l53A.
SECOND DAY-Purse $l00-Mile heats -
w Harper's ch. f. 4 y. O., by imp Margrave,
dam Miss Lancess. ................. 2 !
John Harpers or. c., y. o. by Grey Eagle
dam by Mingo. ;.;;..;;.;.. y
dam by Brunswick ...:...:.
J. q thiles's Hebron. y. o., by Grey Eagle,
dam Ann Inpcs by Eclipse. dis.
Time-15O-1:5Oh-1:52