The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-05-06
LOCAL MATTERS.

Within our recollection we have never seen at one
meeting on the came course, three such beautiful
| though doubtful races. az those which have taken
place on Broad Rock this spring nor have we ever
known the 'spontej men, those who lie about the
stables and dog the trainers er data upon which 10
set their traps for the unintated to fall so continu
ally and so heavily. Each day the favorite has
been handsomely 'trounced," and by those defeats
| those who ought to have been we'll posted and of
good Judgement have gone down heavily on what
they believed to be the sure side proving most con-
clusively the truth of the old addage that "doubt
full things are quite uncertain ard that nathnp Ia
| less certain than the result Of a horse race.
| Yesterday was the most lovely day of the week
Sufficiently warm for the season, with a pleasant
breeze all the time but not Of that terrific charac
ter that filled the air with DUST and made travel
unpleasant-it was all that racers could have de-
| sired. The course, too, was in admirable order,
| and nature herself seemed all sweetness all
smiles. Indeed, nothing was wanting to entce the
multitude to steal awhile from business, to spend a
few hours on the "Southside," and all that could
do So readily availed themselves of the occasion
| The race was Post-stake, mile heats, $3.50 en-
trance, half forfeit, for which there were four
| tries, viz: Messrs. Gibbons, Hare, Payne and
Green. As as it was ascertained with certaia.
ty that Mr. Gibbons would pay forfeit; that Mr. Hare
| would name "Florence;" Mr.. Payne "CeIine" and
EMr Green his Epsilon colt" bettors commenced
| operations by taking Florence against Ceiine and
in many instances against the field the colt not be-
| ing considered at all dangerous in such crowd
At these rates large sums changed hands in town;
and at the course, the betting was even more spi-
| rited, in the same way.
At o'clock the trio" appeared in the stretch,
| and were closely eyed by the multitude who were
unposted as well as by those who had their 'trig.
gers" set. Florence it seemed to US, never look
ee 80 well, as yesterday. The Epsilon colt
| showed fine condition, for he was just from the
| hand of a master trainer And "Celine" was as
lively and elastic deer, though rather thinner
| than we would like to have seen her. This we at
trhuted to her long training, and greatly feared that
she would give back if heavily pressed. Take
them altogether however, the friends of the turf
had reason to expect grand race and glorious
result; and they were not disappointed
The Race.-Athalf past l o'clock, the jockies re-
ceved their charge from the Judges, and were then
given their positions the Epsilon colt first zee.
line second, and "Florence third After this, they
were called to the score, and the word being given
they bounded off together in beautiful style, Celine
and Florence drawing in front, side by side, and
going at rapid stride, the EPSILON colt taking a
convenient position in rear, and going just fast
enough to keep the flag "out OF" his face on reaching
the distance stand. The ladies, however, were aim
ing for higher object, and grass had no time to
grow where they passed along. Without change or
| variation, the first half mile was if the two
| had been linked balls, elected from cannon but
| "Celine" had something to spare, and being called
on by her jockey, darted ahead and held the lead,
till home was reached, notwithstanding the contin-
ual efforts of "Florence to outfoot her for the goal
| Time of the first heat 45 Ia.
| This unanticpated result fell upon the Florence
men like thunderbolt, spreading havoc among
their sinners" and dismay to their minds, but see
ing that she 'ceoled OUT WELL and looked as gay as
before starting and hoping that she had not yet put
her best foot foremost only small number of them
were willing to "hedge" at heavy sacrifice; and
therefore backed their judgments still farther by
small deposits of the "needful, with the hope of re-
ceiring large premiums ON their small OUTLAWS. Ce
line and the colt also looked as fine as silk, and
their supporters seemed sangune of the result.
Second Heat-Twenty minutes having expired,
L,ra cd
dashed off, well up together, each making a run for
front position. After going some three hundred
yards, the colt showed in front and ungallantly
took the track, but Miss Celine was after him, and
the two had desperate run along the back stretch
side by side. AS they neared the stretch, the coli
made tremendous brush, shook off his fair com
petitor and continuing his under strong pull
passed the stand two lengths ahead, winning the
| second inheat l49 Cellne being second and Flor
ence third.
This unlocked for result, changed the betting in
ell quarters, and the colt became the favorite
against the field; while many supposed that Celins
had weakened, and would make no show for the
next heat. Old racers were consulted-bet
tiers had gained points, and the race must be
won by Florence or the colt. Poor Celine was no
to be named in Juggling" contest, and three to one
were offered that she could not take the prize. III
| the meantime the three ''cool off" well, the horn
sounds to saddle, the judges take the stand, the
riders are mounted, and all is ready for the
Third Heat-Alter one false start, and little
| onward, Celine in the lead, with the colt making
for her at killing stride. AS they reach the back
stretch the colt joins company with Miss Celine
and the air is rent with shouts che has her"-"he
has her" Side by side this pair fly along close
ly linked as two lovers in an evening stroll. On
on they go, and yet change is seen. But now
they have entered the last half mile. The colt has
shot ahead, gained the track, and promises to be-
come easy winner. Ten to one is shouted that
the colt wins the Hurra for the colt-hes the
best far-but see, the quarterstretch is entered
the goal is in sight, Celne has taken breath, she
is called on for grand effort, and with that fleet
ness of foot for which she is distinguished, the
whip of her jockey is scarcely raised, when she is
at the colts skirts. Another rally and she laps him:
another and she takes the lead and keeps it home
winning the heat in the admirable time of Isl, and
consequently the race, the colt being second, and
| Florence third.
Below we place and time them
Third Day-Friday, 5th Maya Post stake, mile
heats $3.50 entrance, halt forfeitclosed with four
! entries, viz:
| A. M. Payne names b. f. Celine I21
c. Green names b. C. by Epsilon, dam Mary
| Kelum 21a
| o. P. Hare names g. m Florence 3 3 8
VIM. Fl. Gibbons paid forfeit.
Time-1.49 14-1.49-l5l.
To-Day the sport closes with two races, the first OF
which is match for $1,000, single dash OF 1000 yards
Pulliam's white horse. White Eeye is so well known
for his speed that it is useless to do than hame
him in this content His competitor is said to be the
fastest horse the above distance. that South Caro-.
lima can produce and as large sums of money have
already been staked on the result, it is not at all i'm
probable that more people will be present to it,
| than was ever known on the Broad Rock Course
/ If word of caution will not be out of place, we
would advise spectators to risk nothing either side
for the result is far less certain than throwing heads
and tails
| Second Roce-After the above race is ended, pa
cling match will come of between Mr.. Thomas black
geldng and Mr. Tnsleys grey gelding; single dash of
| mile, for $3.50 side. Both of these animals are
known to be fast goers and will therefore do some
| fast travelling
| ENTERTAINMENT FOR LADIEs.-Miss T..
| w. WHITE proposes giving farewell Poetical
Reading thisiatternoon, at Boshers Hail. corner OF
| 9th and Main streets, to such school misses and
| other ladies may favor her with their attend.
anee. The hour selected is 5 O'Clock, and as COM
paratively few of The fair daughters of Richmond
1 have heard their townswoman read, we presume
| that large number of them will embrace the pre-
| sent occasion to do so. We can promise our lady
readers an interesting entertainment, and there
fore urge them to turn out and give Miss W. a
| crowded house at parting.