The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-09

The Turf
LExNGToN's GREAT RACE vs.. TINE


Prem the New Orleans Pcsy une, April
The most remarkable racing event of modern times,
Eetse course should the weather prove favorable up
70 the time Of starting, which announced for half past
Lexington, son Of the world. renowned Boston, is
matched to perform feat which he has never yet
termed, which Lecompte accomplished under perhaps
IL mot favorable circumstances Of good order Of the
course enc weather, balmy atmosphere, and his excel
lent condition. We annex the challenge made BY the
matter, which copy from the Spirit IF The Times of
AZ Lexington will probably follow the fashion in ma.
King foreign aur propose The following his vale
dictory Will run him single four miles over the Me-
taire course at New Orleans, under the rules Of the
club against the fastest time At four miles that has
teen run in America, for the sum Of ten thousand dol
lartone fourth forfeit Two trials to be allowed-and
rext. Arrow TO be substituted II Lexington Is miss
On the 18th Of june following the Spirit says =
posted with our friends Me,srs Coleman l. Stetson of
the Astor house in this city.
colyn Green and Capt John Beicher of Virginia, two
gentlemen well Known in sport ng cir ;les.
wsharn that gentleman rPrsesntns the viIsiniss
pointed, and better selection could not have been
General s. W. westnore, and John G. Cocks Esq the
president OF the club ss judges, and Hon. d. q Ken
ner Capt William j. Minor and stephen D. Elliott, as
1t 10 agreed between the parte. that Lexington may
he accompsn ed in his trial by horse horses, and
that any changes Of boIse may be made that circum
stances render necessary 1hs will OF course, increase
the interest Of the scene. and give It the appearance Of
a regular CONTEXT.
Although the tine at four miles made by Lecome Ia
his contest With Lexington is the point which the latter
has to reach upon the present occasion-viz 726-it
not be out OF scs to note the best time made by
other horses OF in the day OF their supremacy
upon the turf. OF these may be named Henry 1887;
Grey Mtdoc and Altorf dead heat 1885; Boston, the
fastest heat he ever and won, 74o; Fashioa 32
Miss Foote, second heat 1886 Geo Martin, with Reel,
the dam Of Lecomte Tin which heat she broke do w.
1885, Free Trade 1888. Rsub, the winner OF many
and aged horte cid that which has not yet been
passed. he and heat with all his proper weight
this connection but these will suffice We incline to
the opinion that time alone lie but at best aicio,
test Of the superiority Of horse unless, this
instance II beats the best ever made.
Of Col VIM. r. johnson, the well named Napoleon OF
the tnrf,' to convince him that his favorite mare,
Reality the grand dam of the ned Fashion, could
rot have teaten ell the horses that appeared pom the
American turf in bis day. and yet in her pamy days. no
remarkable time recorded. Her only record Is
percrity ever those o. her cay. -
There are 70 many contingent circumstsn 'es which
ray be connected with the success OF this unexampled
exploit any Of which might turn the tide against
The horse that VIII require more than an ordinary DE
take advantage Of them and grasp them a. the mo rent
" Time waits for man, horse. The all important
Aid Of brilliant shy hAlmy southern breeze, elastic,
smooth course, aid The unexcsptionabe condition OF
insure success That AL these attributes may operate
fayorsbIy, is our fervspt wish
he tsmsYity Of LsxiBgtob's owner IN ending TINS
ehalhr &c 70 the void 10 the face o! recent eat
when the psraeled time Of 20 was made forms an
event IN the annals OF the American turf which time
cam OF obliterste.
Should success attens the effort he Will have the
proud satisfacn Of possess the champion OF America