The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-25
The Turf.

The TURF
Whether the above heading would be considered a
proper one fer a trottiDg match on a plank road BY the
old school Of turfmen, the deponsnt sayeth not. but in
the present age Of fast telegraph, fast locomo-
tives, fast horses, fast sb'h,ys," and fast ''gals,"
Boomers included, there is no doubt but that the term
is legitimate. even for a spin over the planks. On Thurs
day afternoon, a trottiDg match for $500, two mile he atr,
to $50 Id. wagons, each wagon to contain two men, came
off on the plank road leading from Jersey City to Bergen
Point. between Boston Girl and q brown mare belonging
to a gentleman in Jersey City: Boston sta9. Sir bs va ar and 4 the
Drown mare by samuel Mclaughlin and Harvey Young
They started from the second toll gate on the road. and
came out at Dodge's Hotel. The match was won by the
Jersey mare with the greatest ease; in fact, Boston Girl
did not trot q three and half minute gait more than a
third of the way. The New Workers who attended we're
most agreeably disappointed, as they went over with
their pockets well lined. to back Boston Girl at any odds.
The Jerseymen, however, although they we're boiling over
with confidence in their favorite, would not 'come out"
much on her; consequently, the New Workers were not
damaged a great deal. financially. The spot chosen for
the race is fix ely adapted for such purposes, the road
being in excellent condition, and well shaded by dense
woods on both sides the greater portion Of the way.
There was quite a large attendance, aud the return from
Dodge's Hotel to JERSEY City was very exciting every
man was a fast one and every oe had Q fast horse, and
each en- deavo1ed 10 take the lead, -akins up the farmers,
their dane S and 'lovely darters, y to q croper sense of
: life On the road.'' They all seemed delighted with the
smusenept, and although horseraciag Is forbidden by
the Jaws OF Neg Jersey. the persons living along the line
Of the Bergen plank road will be the last to inform against
the turfmen for this or any other infriDgements of the
laws. The time Of the beats could not be- taken.
MASSACHUSETTS RACES.
CAMBRIDGE PARK, June PA trottipg match bet ween
Old Eectog and Rather cane off on Wedbe day afternoon,
Ele heats, best three in five. under the saddle. Hector
vas the javorite previous to the start, but he acted so
badly in the first heat. that his hackers gave him up,
seeing that II would be a waste Of money to stick to him
any longer. Rattler won in three straight heats. The
following is q summary.
ID. Mace named s. z Rather l /
R. Chsmplin named b q Old Hector ........... 2 Q
Time, 2'431-242h-2A9.
CALIFORNIA RACES.
PIONEER COURsE-SPPISG MEETING -TIRST DAY Nav
25.-Crowds OF citizens facked to the Pioresr Course In
expectation of the sport promised for q week past-ths
day being the first day Of the Spring Races Of 1853. For
the race, which was to consist of mile heats. the bes.
two in three, four horses were entered, and the folio wing
Is a summary Of u e race
John Dunn entered & <. Lem Gustin ......... / !
James Meots entered 8. h Sir Bulwer ...,........ 2dr.
Col. A J Gamble entered b z Pacific ,.,.,4 2
Mr.. Cummings entered 4. q Col. Bell .............. Or.
Time, 1;5G-1a55H.
SECOND DAY, Nay 26.-Two mile heats. purse 500. The
following Is the result
enters g m. Lola Monies ............. 1 1
8. II Louer enters 3 3. Senator, o years old ........ 2 9
A. J. Gamble enters /. g Red Fox, 6 years old go. 3 dis
Doctor Burns enters b m. Anna. A dis
Time, 4O0-40l.
THIRD DAY, Nay 27-Mile heats, best three in five,
purse $500.
J. Dunn entered g Lem. Gustin ............. 1 1 1
J Candy entered = & Senator. ,......... 2 Q 2
Mr. Cummings entereds g Fireman. ........... DIR.
A. }. Gamble entered s G Red Fox ........... DIR.
Time, 1s57-15SL-1:5s.
FOURTH DAY. May 20 Three mile heats. Purse $1,000.
Mr. Moore entered &. m. Lola Monies ..... 1 1
Mr.. Gamble entered b. 2. Pacific ....... 2 Q
Time, 66K-G1s.