The true Democrat., 1855-04-17
From the New Orleans Picavune.
Great Race.
Lexington vs. i'm. .26s.-Lexington the Win-
 Mer-Four Mics in 7:ID 3.4.

The most brilliant in the sporting annals of the American turf, giving, as it has, the palm to the renowned Lexington, came off yesterday over the Metairle Course, and its result greatly surpassed the most ardent hopes and enthusias- tic expectations of the friends of the winner. and the lovers of the turfsports
 The day was the loveliest of the whole sea- son. As the hour appointed for the great con- test approached, the town was all astir with the excitement incident to the occasion. Vehicles of all sorts were in requisition, and our beauti- ful level Shell Roads were filled with them from the last paving stone to the gates of the course. The displays in equitation during that busy part of the day which may be defined as Going to the Race" were almost as amusing and exciting as the greater event, for wit messing which so many thousands were in- tent
 The judges selected for the occasion were Gen. Stephen M. Westmore, upon the part of the Virginia gentemen; Arnold Harris, esq.,, for Mir Ten Broeck, and John G. Cocks, esq.,, the president of the Metairie Jockey Club, as umpire.
 The timers were the Hon. Duncan F. Ken her, Capt. Wm. J. Minor, and Stephen D. FL l liott, esq.
 ! It being the first event of the season, there was the usual hustle at the gates, the distribu- ton of the members badges and the strangers badges, the admission to the different stands and, from the character of the event. an un- usual rush of carriages cabs, buggies, wagons. saddle horses and foot passengers; and, by 8 o'clock, the course presented most brilliant appearance. There were representatives, of every section of the country, and almost every State in the Union, and among them we were happy to see goodly show of the fairer DOT ton of creation.
 The field inside the course presented a most animated appearance, and the feeling in favor of the gallant Lexington was general and de- clded, and, as the predestined hero of the day appeared upon the course, in compal with his stable companions, who were to be partners for a time in his toils his feelings and his fame. his bold, reaching and elastic step his unequal ed condition and his fearless defiant look conscious of superiority and victory - gave strength to his packers that all was as 1t should i be-
 l Of the temerity of his packer and owner, Mir. Richard TenBroeck in standing before the world, bidding defiance to all the previous per tormances ever marked by horse, we have be- fore spoken as our feelings dictated, and his ex- traordinary self-reliance, based upon well di- rected judgment and sound sense, cannot fail to place him in the estimation of true sports men as the leader of the host. He knew he had an animal of unfinching game, coupled with lightning speed, and bravely did his gallant ally respond to his call.
 The betting was large. Lexington's appear ance made him tavorite, and before starting it was firm at 100 to 75 against time, and but few taken. The greater portion of the betting had ! laa IL left who dared to brave the lion in his lair
 The conflicting opinions which had been ge- nerally expressed in regard to the terms of the match, and of its mode of performance, caused a very general excitement, each party in turn expressing his views as to the right of the points discussed, viz.: that of allowing horses to start with Lexington, to urge him to an increased speed, and the propriety of giving the horse a running start.
 The judges, however, ended the matter bv deciding that he could do both
 The decision gave very general satisfac- tion.
 Gilpatrick, upon Lexington, now prepared for action, and as he started up the stretch upon his proud courser, to do that which no other horse had ever attempted, the man and horse formed beautiful and perfect picture He CuIHeu HUI dIouuu JuSt UeloW Cuc TdWSdCeS, and as he reached the judges stand when the drum tapped, he was at the peace which it was intended he should run. To our mind he was run too fast the first mile, which he accom- plished in 1:474, (the first half mile in fifty three seconds) Upon reaching the stand it was intimated to him to go slower, which he did.
 Joe Blackburn was started behind him at the beginning of the first mile, but the respectful distance he kept in his rear, must certainly have done him an injury rather than benefit for at no time was he near enough for Lexington to hear the sound of his hoofs.
 The place in the second mile visibly decreas- ed; Aryoao, who was started before it's com mencement, waiting about thirty yards behind Lexington. In the third mile Arrow closed the gap and Lexington hearing him, was little more anxious, and slightly increased his pace Upon entering the fourth mile Arrow was stop ped and Joe Blackburn went at him again, but as in the first instance he was 1" like chips in porridge," of no benefit. Lexington darted off in earnest, running the last mile in l 4834. He reached the head of the front stretch in 655, running its entire length in 24A seconds - The whole time of the four miles in 7:18A,