The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-16

MErAIRIB JocgEY CLUB RAcEs.-The spring meet ing.
two capital both ut two mile heats The weather
was as mild as summer and delightfully."- pleasant and
the attendance upon the unusually large for
the fret day of u meeting During the night Of Tues
day it had rancd heavily which rendered the course
slippery and muddy otherwise we should have some
time to record that would have recalled the 50 spring.
board" Tho first race sweepstakes for three
year olds, to which there eight subscribers at
Rigadoon Temptation, and Voucher, coming to the
post. Capt Minors Voucher had decidly the call
confidence of his friends. We are constrained By
our limits TO make short work with she race.
The three went off together in the first heat, and
half mile no advantage was gained by either Finding
the other two both disposed for tho heat Riga
doom declined the contest at the present stage Of the
struggle for 1t by themselves The issue watched
with breathless eagerness and doubtful nearly
the finish The fy however, had tho foot of the colt
and won by nearly two lengths in four minutes and
half second 1t was beautiful heat. made exciting
value of the stake and the heavy betting
Temptations friends were now very sweet upon her,
In the second heat she made play from the start but
with Voucher close upon her. He passed her during
the first mile but she reganed her position before the
end of it, and down the home stretch in front and
finished this mile in 1855 Il. the quickest during tho
day Voucher drove after her into the second mile,
and in quarter of mile from the stand gave her tho
go.by' and came home winner in 411A, Rigadoon
being second. iglSfrssA
The owner of Temptation being satisfied that her
chance Tor the money was gone Withdrew her from
the contest leaving Rgadoon contend for the rich
stake with the fortunate colt. The issue
to justify betting in way. Voucher had it all
his own way in the third heat, which he won in 4l4}
the first mile being run in two minutes exactly.
For the second race Doubloon Buena Vista and n
Thornhill gelding were the entries. In town Buena
Vista was clearly the favorite with the public but
among the men of the ring upon the field Doubloon
the call at 100 to IS upon him. The first heat the
race appeared rather interesting, Buena Vista and
Douboon changing places several times but tho colt
outfooted her and won in 4V1ls Tho second heat he
won in the same time The following is the record Of
the days sport -
WEDNESDAY, April 4.-Swcepstakes for 3 year dds
Eight subscribers ut 81 900 each; forfeit $500 Two
mile heats -
Capt. W. J. Miner'sb c. Voucher, by Wagner,
out OF imp. Britannia. ..........,.., g
Messrs Carma & Wells's CHI c. Rgadoon. by
imp. Glencoe. out of Fandango $500. 3
Ig. Szymanski's CHI. (. Temptation .. 3dr
Time 4:00la-4I1A-4:14R.
SAME DAY.-Second Race.-Proprietor's Purse $500 -
Two mile heats y ~
Ig. Szymanski's CHI. c. Doubloon by imp Mar
grave out of Picayune, y. Q. .......... Il
ID. +. kenners CHI. +. Buena Vista by imp Glen ,t
coe dam by imp. Leviathan, y. o. ...
Kirkland Harrison's CHI &. by Thornhill, dam by
Saladn, y. o. ....., dis.
Time, 4:O1 1s-4:e11..
Ner Orleans Picdyune, .4priI5 s.