The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-20
Sporting Intelligence.


The Live pool Grand Trotting Races--au event
anxiousy looked forward to by patrons Of the turf
came off at the Aiutree race course on the ith inst
In the morning the sky was rather cloudy, with
every appearance Of rain but about ten O'clock.
"old SOL" who is often favorable towards his vsi-
tiers at the gatherings, made his appearances.
and the remainder Of the day was beautifully line.
About one o'clock a move was made towards the
course which, at this period, was thlny attended,
but the railway trains arrived in quick succession,
the course began to present an animated appear
ance. The grand stand, though not crowded, was
well attended but mosr OF the minor stands were
indifierently patronzed. A strong muster of the
police force, mounted and on foot, were the means
ofkeeping good order. There were the usual racing
amusemens on the ground. Considerable delay
took place in starting, the first race not coming of
till nearly two O'Clock, the time announced being
one. The running, on the whole, was good The
following is . return
A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h. {, with 100
sovs added Second horse to save his stake.
Five miles Herses Isl hands high to carry list.
Tbs. allowed for every inch below that height.
Open for horses from all countries
Mr. H. Holmes p Jaeky (Engiish), Sst. 1b.
Mr.. Lawsons IN Kate (Euglish), list,
Mr.. BowIipg's cg Sir William (American).
Kate was the favorite at starting, the betting
being decidedly in her favor, TO being freely
laid and taken. Sir William, the American horse,
made the running at good pace, closely folio we'd
by Jacky (gho was driven by Mr.. X. w. Holmes,
in light strap" in admirable style) and Kate.
Sir William soon lost the lead, Jacky showing in
front before Lie had run half way up The T.YC.
On passing the grand stand he had gained consider
ably, both Sir William and Kate having broke troe
several times. After running about two miles,
Kate began to mend in her work, and stepped out
well. gaming little on Jacly, who WAS going ut .
rattlipg pace. 1t was now pretty evident the Anne
rican horse had lost all chance OF winning, the race
being between Kate (who was still backed at oddso
and Jacky. On entering the fifth mile, Jacky still
vsI h., laaH md tav.t win
splendid race by twenty lengths. Kate second, and
sir William a bad third. Run in Ia minutes and
% seconds.
Heats, three miles. For British bred 'rses only.
Uorses -, hands high to carry l2st. Tbs. al-
lowed for every inch below that height.
MIR. Woodins b m Little Pet, lost. lib. :,
! Mr.. B. Holmes' IN Eliza, l2st -. Birchall 2 z
Mr.. Tyler's m Little Nell. lost. lib. Archer. 3
First heat-Litte Pet was the favorite, who ran
in harness, and brought to the post in beauti-
full condition; indeed, she the admiration of all
present. At starting she made the running ut .
slow pace, and maintained the lead for half mile,
when Eliza showed in front for short time. Little
! Pet again took tho lead and won well contested
| ra,e by ten lengths In this race Birchall, who
rode Eliza. made "cross," which was considered
unfair and an objection was taken, and referred to
the stewards for their Investigation II was after
wards Withdrawn, and Eliza in the next heat.
In the second heat Little PEI took the lead, main
tanned it throughout, and won easy:
A SwEErsTAkEs OF soys eacn, Win 40 aiaeos u
mile heats. For Britt al bred horses only Horses
I5i hands high to carry l2s..; lbs. allowed for
] every inch below that height.
/ Mr.. Tyler's b. IN. Lite Nell. 10 st. ID.
Archer l
! Mr.. J. Clesby's &. m. Eleanor. Clesby 2
/ Mr.. Turner'S b. <. Fire King, LIST. lellop 3 !
\ Mr.. Hayes b. IN. Dora, l2st. 49,. Pearce
First kea,-Little Nell took the lead At very
/ Indifferent pace, followed by Eleanor, Dora, and
Fire King. This order was KEEP. until they arrived
at the bridge turn when Eleanor showed in front,
but, in coming up the I. Y C., Little Nell again
took the load, and won easy. The race was tail
ing one throughout Second heat wen by neck.
Third heat, won, after sosely contested race, BY
five lengths.
The sports of the day finished little after six
o'clock