The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-26

SANE DAY.-Hatch for $1,000, p. p.-Distancs,
400 yards-Catch weights.
Mr.. Sbeppards g. 8. jim. o
Mr.. Heuyon's TO. g. Dart ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. O
The horses ran this heat through, Jim having the
start by yard and q half which he maintained TO
the score, and the judges decided 1t 9 dead heat
The bet was then drawn by consent Of 9TH parties
SAME DAY.-Purse Of $5o-SingIe dasa Of mile
Catch weights.
Mr. williamson b. &. Mariposa. ................
Mr.. Carter's 2. g. Plug Ugly. ..................
Mr.. Rh0ce's 7. 3. Seven Up.. 3
There was q good attendance, and everything
passed of to the satisfaction Of the spectators and
those engaged in the sport.
ARRIVAL OF BLOOD HORsEs.-The Golden Gate
brought four, and the Uncle Sam two horses, on
their late passage either and all of which are 81
70 be t. eD in the way Of pacing. The irients Of
tie turf may expect something rich when this stock
Is brought out for their amusement.
LOWER CANADA RACES.
QUEBEc COURSE. August 18.-FIRsT RAcE-Hur.
die rare, f40, f6 los. entrance, half forfeit. T~o
mile DASH over nine hurdles, 5 feet inches, stiff
timber. American bred horses to carry 10 pounds
Mr.. Kirwan's oh. &. Fraser, years. ...........
Hon. R. Hartford, list, b. mare Lady Franklin,
years, IL stone, IL lbs. Observation-Disclosures. 2
J. 20 DAILY, Esq., Oh. g. Broker, aged, II stone,
Post entries-Mr. Browns by. h. Sucker, aged 4
f. Driscolls b. m. Maid Of Athens, s years, 10
stone, lbs. ..................... 8
E. oollngwoOd, Esq. br g. whitestockiag, 8
years, stone, Is Tbs. dr..
This was q splendid race. Betting s to 8 on
Fraser, against Lady franklin, and TO l on Lady
Franklin against Booker. Fraser took q strong
lead from the start. At the fifth hurdle Fraser
stumbled, but the rider recovered handsomely, aud
brought his horse into his stride the top of the
hill, about length behind Lady Franklin. The
last leap was taken at the same moment by both
horses, and beautiful run home terminated the
victory in favor of Fraser by bare length. Broker
was we'll ridden, made his leaps clear, and came ia
third; Sucker was bad fourth, and the Maid Of
Athens distanced.
SECOND Northumberland Purse of ELS, f3
entrance half forfeit. Mile heats Turf Club Weights.
Post Ehtries-Capt. Pilking ton's, 66th, CHI. m.
Helen, years, stone IL lbs. ............... l
=. Driscolls c. b. Harksway, aged, st. IL lbs
Mr.. Considine, br. m. Kate, aged DIR.
W. Krwin's CHI g. Fraser, years, st. IL lbs. DIR.
len. She won easily; allowed Harkaway to save
his distance.
THIRp RACE Consolation Stakes Of eco, e. los.
entrance, half forfeit. Two miles dash. For all
horses that have been beaten during the meeting,
aud to be handicapped by the stewards.
+. DriscoHs ch. h. Harka way, aged, st. b..
Capt. SeTecold's, Gotta, oh. N. Belle Csnadienne,
caSt. PiiEingtons, esth, CHI. /. Coquette, years,
This was capital and exciting race. The bet
ting was to to on Belle Canadienne against the
field, but Harkaway's friends "were about" The
maze led during the first mile aud hall. Driscol
Oh Halksway, putting her up to her best and col
laing her the hill. On coming into the stretch,
HarEaway to the great disappointment of the layers
Of the ODDS, was first leading couple Of lengths,
finish, the latter won easily by a clear length
Qttbsc MerctTV.