The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-27
The Turf.
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WEDNESDAY, May 25-Trotting match $780, mile heats,
best three in Gye
D. rnfsr named g. Jack Moore Ito sulky). Z
H. Woodruff ramed b. M Crazy Jane (to
Time, 2:5s-2:5e-25o-2:69
The above race was well contested throughout, and
considerable among this money changers.
Jack Moore the fvorie at the start at ten to
after the first heat the had the call at two to one
and then again dollars to cents the geding.
person bet three hundred twelve dollars The last
heat. The race was very unequal one in regard to
weight, the mare beiog overloaded There is doubt
but that The can beat the gedine equally rugged but it
exhibited lack OF judgment the part Of her in
making this match. she 10 fine animal and for road
ster needs better. The track was heavy and
the day very unpleasant
Several matches and sweepstakes were announced To
of at the Union Course Tuesday last but were
postponed count Of the weather. until the fair
day. which the turfmen fear will not take place until
their broad brmed brethren leave this neghborhood.
We think however, that they should rather rejoice than
repine for IL the Quakers the RAIN they should
certainly reap ward for promoting bounful harvsss
for the country presented beautiful appear
ance, the crops promise greater abundance
PACING IN CALIFORNIA match for 81 0O0 aside be-
tween the favorte pacing horse Dominck Burnett and
the much admired fancy pet Creeper mile heats came of
April 2S the Pioneer Course, San Francisco. This
match made some two weeks since. and up TO tho
time the fancy had been piled upon Doinick to an OK
The position in which Domnick has been placed by his
performances, gave his friends the idea that nothing
short Of tip top flyer could walk, come within
speaking distance of him, add very good reason his
hackers had for thinking thus Domnick was to go in
suky while Creepsr under the saddle with the best
" stIaddlebug' on his back that toted. The
entire day was lie of rain and sunshine.
First Heat The horses were called to the stand at 2l<
O'Clock Domnick having the inside An anxiety
the part of the driver of Domnick placed him rather too
far in advance the first start and come back Ste.
phen the result They had, though beautiful 'go'
the second aud away they went Domnick outfooted
Creepsr the first turn but before passing the quarter
nick dancing the last qusdrlle" Before he could
be brought down TO his work again Creeper full esn
lengths ahead but the closed five at the three
quarter pole This position maintained, Creepec
coming home winner in 243H.
Second Heat The rain had increased during the rub
bling down, which shut out the prospect Of Domnick,
yet his hackers unwilling to give it up and fought
shy The friends Of Creeper out with their
willing TO risk small allowance to make il interesting,
all Of which went begging Afte- false they
got the word TO blanket start and away they went,
knocked the pins from under Dominick, which shut
out ali chance for success. Ceeper from this time had
it all his way, and came home winner Of the heat
TnrnsDAY, April 2s-Matoh 81, 600 mile heats.
Mr. Turner named b. E. c.espeTs lsadae}.~.; ] !
Time, 2A3k-25OA.
APRIL 90 -Match $500, mile heats best three in Ave.
Mr. - named g. $. Dominick Burnett (pacer).
Mr. Battelle named b. g New York .::.......
Time, 244-247-245]s.
At the appointed time the horses were brought 70 the
stand both apparently in the best condition After
Dominick having the lead. which maintained to the
close, winning the heat in IA After lapse of twenty
minutes the horses in readiness for the second
heatDomnick looking Is fresh as possible New York
considerably j.ded At length they started, New York
this time ahead but before the horses had reached the
middle Of the backstretch, Dominck took the Lead
ecitng the plaudits Of the crowd and came in many
lengths the heat in 247 The hackers Of
New York considered themselves beaten out in despera
ton offered to i've on the next heat-no takers.
previous to the second heat New York not appearing
in as good condition Dominick. After three or
York having the lead But in a brief tims Domniek
passed him and kept his position, winning the heat in
246X Considering the unavorabe state of the weather,
few if airy Dags in California who have foot than
Dominick Burnett and New York.
New ORLEANS RAcm.-A pacing race, mile heats;
best three in Eve came of over the Meaire Course on
the 18th inst The following is the result =
W. N. Rodger named Joe Wilson. ........... 2
r. Moore named Silver Tail ............... / dis.
j. l. EoH named John Burnett ......... 5 die.
Time, 234x-23sA-s:30.
Quite an exciting little spin between Tom Crowder and
George Martin came OF May IL, the Mesrie Course.
1t was got up more for amusement than gain being
merely for purse given by Mr. Eof aud not exactly
ST rule thu driver Of Martin weighing two hun
bred and Fifty pounds and looking he had ust
found the Baby Tree" and in full bearing at that
The following is summary
W. N. Rodgers entered s. 6. Tom Crowder..... ! I
Time, 251-247-242.
RACING IN VIRGSA-The spring races over the Fair.
field Course neaced May a. with a match for 500.
mile heats. between George Waldsns b. Achmet by
Prophet, and c 4 N. Green's b. m. Alameda Achmet
won the race Time, 1b9-lb9-2O9.
NASHVILLE RACES WALNUT COURSE May 17.-Associa-
tion purse $3.50, mile heats.
G. Williams 8. f. by Wagner, dam by Priam, % .
P.s. FowIert Gertrude Bosey 2
Time, 1:5s14-1:57.