The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-12

UNION COURSE, LONG IsLAND-TROrrrNG va. PACING.
match for 900 play pay ter miles out came Oh
yesterday afternoon between the trottins horse Prince
driven by Hiram Woodruff and the pacing horse Hsro
driven by George Spcer The trotter the race the
PAGER giving up the contest at the end of the ninth mile
This is the second ten mile between these cels
brated horses the rotter proving victorious in both In
the FIRST race, it will be remembered, the PAGER broke
down the sixth mile which caused said at
the time by his not being quite up to the mark in csnd
ton but it the speed at which he forced along
in the second third fourth and fifth miles of that ra;e
that told the ale-the pace killing to both: but the
trotter managed to live the longest and The PAGER
driven differently in this racs-he traed the trotter
throughout going faster than was prudent but with
all the nursing and management of his skul driver hs
DO, tom fell out when il most needed and he came
10 stand still after going nine miles.
There was very large of people at the track
to witness the racsprobaby three thousani-who went
out in every conceivable conveyance from six horse
omnibus TO butchers cart and the roads from the fer
res to the presented lively appearance,
both going and returning Several breakdown occurred
q wheel ran oil o six horse omnibus which left de-
serted the pa having to look up better convey
ances while IL occupants of others were spilled by their
horses running away, or similar nishaps-al tending 10
add 10 the pers and pleasures Of life on the road
the trotter and almost any odds given on hmthe
current betting being about hundred twenty. There
was however nothing like the amount posted which
changed hands the previous race. Time bes were
scarce the few made being twenty eight and under
which were lost.
The track WAS capital order pains being spared to
make as smooth ballroom foors and as the weather
WAS admirably suited for the contest rapid race was
anticipated.
First Mie-The horses up very slowly for the word
and were started ut about four minute gait the trottr
on nsise and before he got around the turn the ar
dropped in behind him. and when the troter reached tie
hall n lie pole-tme l3o-the PAGER about two opa
engths the where he lay until the trotter crossi
he Time 3:Ol.
Secnd Mle-lhe trotter sharpened his gait as he LIT
he score and drew away from Hero three four lengths
but finding that the PAGER intended to take the matbr
easy early stages of the game he also adopted tie
saving system and logged along at quiet exercising
gait The PAGER drew closer in coming up the hone
stretch letting Prince go to the stand about three Lengths
in front, In 1852.
Third Mue-The PAGER dropped Off again leaving tie
stand spicer being Determined not to put him overa
$50 gait until further in the race. Hiram drew aw,y
some half dozen lengths on the upper turn, to whih
Spicer paid attention. keeping his horse at ease wdl
knowing that he could make up few lengths at ary
time SO long the trotter did not get below 240 Th
trotter made this mile in 2A9.
to him alopg, and he quckened his for about
quarter Of mile; but finding that the PAGER still re
tanned his position Of about six eight lengths behind
he took the rotter up again. and came to the score
2Aih
rita Mile-On leaving the stand the trotter dashed
off at rapid rae and the PAGER seemed also inclined to
loosen himself from tho pent up gait 1t which he had
been driven and he drew little closer. The trottar
went very fast down the back stretch passing the half
mile pole in less than 20 and it supposed that the
struggle for mastery about setting in Spcer how
ever, kept his position and would not be drawn into q
contest The toter ed the this time in 24l
about thirty yards in front, without appearing in the
least distressed The PAGER also looked fresh, and
oilers OF thirty against hundred were picked up by the
hackers of the trotter.
the upper turn this time and the PAGER kept his distance
in the rear usual not going any than BEFORE
and they logged along pleasantly, completing the mile
Scren Nile-Hirsm looked like mischief as he left the
stand and he let his horse loose going to the quarter
lis, which brought the PAGER to greater exhibition of
speed than he hao previously shown He co ed three
IL his 81 e ee
knowingly of his powers and speed The trotte crossed
the score in 2:SSH
principle The PAGER evidently thinking it ahn-.
time to stop the fun, as he had had enough to 1ssy any
oe Of
yards ahead and gSnsa amount to back down.
e co Worked The his mouth and underworld
to .'p h ns that he could not hold out mucs
opger tt tiwe OF this mile was 2:i2h. |
NiM IileIine tr9tter broke away again on leaving
seconds and at the hall in 49, and endeavorag to
M - IN o .a 4. &c tie ia
after very much entaDged down the backsretch
md much more on the lower turn and, as he came on
he homestretch appeared to be looking for hole in
he get out at He had enough-hs was whipped
The knew itand by the time his driver got him to the
apd he was also satisfied that his chances were out
dashed the at the top of his speed
the last and the deciding brush, making this mile
N 240.
Tenth Nile The pscer being stopped, Hiram, as soon
rs he became aware of the fact up his horse and
sowly home amid the shouts OF his friends and the
winners on the race
The following ia a summary Of the affair
FRIDAY Nov 11-Tfetting and pacing match for SO co.,
p, ten miles out in harness, drivers to weigh l66 lbs
q. Woodruff named CHI. Prince by Woodpscksr, out of
Geo. Spicer named g. 6. Hero-Yedigree not known