The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-10

N.-The indications OF the atmosphere, yesterday
corning rather unpropitious; but nevertheless
here quite numerous attendance to witness the
contest between Lady Suffolk and Mac, for purse Of
$780, mile heats best three in Eve under the saddle
The well known abilities and the varied success Of
these two favorite horses in former contests had
tendency to render the betting somewhat nuctuating
but previous to the race the hackers of Mac seemed
inclined to demand the odds and far obser-
walton extended the friends Of the grey did
appear to come upl the scratch with much avidty
The day close and sulry and previous to the
there were a few slight showers of rain Much more
was expected in point of time than pished
and large amounts lsst and won in consequence
The was however closely contested aud gave great
satisfaction TO the numerous assembly. Quite q num-
her If the rer portion of creation graced the
with their presence.
Previous starting some Of the friends of Lady Suf-
folk made ob ctions the gait of Mac declaring that
at times his movement was between a trot aud run.
The judges however after closely watching him while
at the top OF his speed decided that he trotted
fairly. The horse has hitchng, uneven. aud inee-
CANT manner Of moving when going rapidly will
admit quite unlike the clean square long grace
full stride Of Lady Suffolk but that he is fair trotter,
must be conceded by all unprejudiced men,
OF the condition Of the horses, many rumors had
been circulated for speculative purposes during Sun
day night, which kent numbers from thu. track thew
being impressed with the belief that Mac would not
contend tor the purse; hut while these were
Tying his friends were piling up their money wherever
yesterday before and after the than the did
she appeared too fun too gross. aud seemed
thought her the finest possible order for quick
work, and felt very saEguine of the result The fol
lowing the details of The -
First Heat-Lady Suffolk won the inside of the
track. After few dashes from the drawgate to the
stand by way Of feeicrs, Messrs. Bryant and Crane
brought their nags to the well together under
good Roadway and got the word. The mare instantly
took the lead Before Mac had reached the upper
drawgate, he broke up, aud fell OF four or five
into the sides OF the mare, and led past the quarter
pole at tremendous rate of speed in thirty six Sc
conds. Mac, soon as he became steady, made play
to overtake the mare and down the back stretch
closed up well; but he again broke; and fell
1;l2 about two lengths in front of him. Macs i'm
stride and rapid movements the back stretch
astons he'd all who witnessed them Round the lower
turn the mare seemed to a little when Mac went
close up and at the three quarter pole the
gate the race exceedingly exciting. but Mac broke
up just he reached the side Of the mare and she led
home two lengths ahead of him in2;2s AsLady Suffolk
crossed the her hackers gave loud
and felt for the she to bear of the prize
The hackers of Mac the other hand had been close
Iy watching his movements during the heat and
satisfied ON the in which he recovered from
his breaks that he had speed than the mare and
took every bet that was offered against him.
Second Heat The start this time was as even as
possible, and they flew around the upper turn as if
yoked together. Nearing the quarter pole, Mac broke,
led past the quarter pole in aS secends Down the
back stretch the struggle between the two very
by the application of whip and spur. Mae went up
toek sides, and in front of the at the half
mile pole Tim Time is lie tn, then S,gsa gradually to
than length clear Of her. She broke up badly
the three quarter pole aud fell off five six lengths but
onrecovering she appeared refreshed and made most
gallant brush from there to the stand. Her appear
anse STYLE action and speed filed the spectators with
establishment and admiration. She gained so rapidly
Mac up the homestretch, that be beat her to tho
score by neck only. Time ESQ.
Third Heat Mac now became the fa vorite and odds
aHQ IN fha hack of Sniff uith hal,
taken The start for this heat very but the
mare broke up twenty yards from the and again
lengths or more. Mac pasted the quarter pole in
thirty nine seconds. The mare went swiftly down the
lengths behind the horse when he passed the half.
Time 1:l4x Round the lower turn. the ap-
pssred to flag and Mac drew away further from her,
leaving open Of five six lengths between them
Mr.. Bryant rallied her, as previously, and she
made most desperate but unsuccessful effort to
take Mac. lie led home two lengths Time 2:31
Fourh Heat-They crossed the score briskly as the
word was given MIR. Bryant appearing determined to
pickets where Mac broke; put like the majority Of his
breaks he lost very little ground by It The led
to the quarter psle in 81 seconds about length clear
than that Of Suffolk he closed up and beat her to
the half mile pole half length making that point in
cd bis favorte ground he opened large gap. As in
the previous heats, the mare made tremendous
brush as she came up the home stretch struggling in
most gallant manner and closing on Mac ut every
stride This last effort, proved like the preceding
ones abortve too much space having been left the
lower turn for her to close In quarter OF mile
with 40 swift an opponent. Mac won the heat by a
neck and shoulders Time $50. The termination OF
this heat closed the race and the purse given to
the owner Of Mac.
The following is the summary Of the affair =
Mac, S snc oTsns e. ,'a.;;;'.'..'''.....
Time, 22s-2:30-231-2:30.
Between the first and second heats Of the above race
the trotting Lady Satton. put up at auction
and sold. She was purchased by MIR. Csrlau, for
$1,000 and will be put ON the track a. soon as an OPP
portunity offers
TkorrISo rus USioS CorRsr, To-DAy-Mae,
Lady Suffolk and Jack Rosster contend this afternoon
for purse of $500 two mile heats, under the saddle
This race, beyond doubt. will be interesting
The hackers Of Lady Suffolk rely this contest TO
get back the large amounts that passed yeerdAy into
the hands Of the Albanians Should the day be fine
there will be thousands the course