The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-05


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Big Indian, b. h.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l
Prairie Bird, CHI. m. ....,......,..........l . 5
Big Indian, the winner, was a fine looking dark
bay stud tall and full of fire. be came out fresh after
the first heat. Prairie Bird was q handsome dark
chestnut; when stripped we thought her rather too
full in flash to last; though she made good time on
the first heat it appeared to use her up. Phebe
DOdd was q little s0rrel; she made a stumble on
going the first mile; she was in good order and
though pushed hard the third heat to win she APP
peared little the worse for it, but she had not the
foot for either Of The Other two
First heat-Phebe, though on the outside, made q
bold push for the track and won it, but in going past
the quarter pole stumbled, and Prairie Bird made q
fight past her, closely followed by the Red Skin,
who Tapped the mares quarters twice or three
tines and in coming round the turn for the straight
run to the it was impossible TO say which was
first; the rush was tremendous up to the score,
Prairie Bird coming in about length ahead in ]: 5l
Second heot--The Indian took the lead, going up
the first quarter, with the Prairie Bird futtering
after him, right on her quarter. The Red Skin
opened a small space between herself and the chest
nut on the third quarter, which she closed on com
ing to the turn but in coming to the straight stretch
to The she lost the Big Indian rafting past two
lengths ahead.
Third heat-Big Indian took the lead, AMI the
Prairie Bird showed that the two previous runs had
tiers. Meanwhile the little sorrel pushed up the Red
Skin to do his duty, keeping just about length be-
hind oil round. The bay horse run this heat in l:57
Time, 1:5l-l:55a-1:57.
SECOND RAcE-This was the great race of the
day, and was really one of the finest Rms we have
ever seen. The match was for o purse Of 5000,
single run Of two miles, between Grey Eagle.
favorite grey horse, and Madeline, very beautiful
chestnut mare that showed marks Of good breeding
Grey Eagle, previous TO the start, from his known
capabilities was the favorite, and bets were easily
obtained Of 10 to that he would win. Both ami
mails when stripped were In beautiful condition
At the tap OF the drum both started very even
Grey Eagle having the pole; but before reaching
the first quarter stake Madeline had the track, with
the gallant grey on her flank, both holding hard, and
not expending their strength in the first half mile.
Coming down the stretch the Eagle made dash to
win the place OF honor, but the lady would not allow
IT, coming round the turn at a rafting gait and up
to the pole ahead about length both stretching in
beautiful STYLE with their bellies low and every leap
at the topmost speed. Round the first quarter went
this gallant and well matched pair aud now the
friends of Grey Eagle held their breaths, for Il was
evident that Madeline had much grit in her for q
long pull as the grey, while her stride was fully
equal to his and she gathered herself together better
at every leap. On the second and third quarter
the grey closed upon her. but could not pass; every
time he came she let out link or two, and did not
mend it bit; down the back stretch and up the
straight run to the score, Madeline few with una
bated vigor while the rider of the grey piled both
whip and spur; but it was all no use, the lady was
bound 70 do the honors, and she had her way, and
came in TO the score length ahead in 3:l3; first
mile 40, second 1:54.
This is considered extraordinary good time, some
Of the purest blood being considered doing well
when winning two mile heats on the Kentucky
Der Of the SPIRIT Of the Times mentions as remark
able race that won by Salhe Waters, three years
old, carrying eighty six pounds in April last in 90
3:3Sa and $3.50, on the Meiarie course.