Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1858-10-22


attended the course yesterday, embracing a
number Of ladies. The track is in fine order,
though not fast, and there is no annoyance
from dust. Tbs sport daring the week has
been very good, ana al present expressed hem
selves highly pleased The order is most per-
feet, and thus far, notw outstanding thousands
Of people Of all c lssses ard conditions have
been thrown together under exciting circan-
stances, not a single disturbance has occurred
to mar the harmony ard pleasure Of The meet
ing; and We venture TO say that no one has
ever seen a more orderly, quiet and wsll-be-
hsVed assemblage collected for any purpose.
The ladies express themselves delighted with
the arrangements for their comfort, and We
notice, with pleasure, that they return every
day and bring along with them fresh acces-
sions to their numbers
The race yesterday was a very exciting one,
and terminated, for the first time such a thing
has occurred during the week, in favor Of the
f%aForiie. 1t was a sweepstake for three year
olds, called in compliment to a weil-kno"n
Kentucky turfuan, the - Harper Stake" two
miles and repeat. There were eleven nom
nations, four Of which started. II was
won in two straight heats by Captain II
G. MooRE's Hennie Farrsr, who was backed
freely against the field up to the morning OF the
race, when By reason Of som vague rumors in
regard to her being out Of condition, she fell IN
the betting market tc so to 100, and was rather
slow going a. that figure. Jaekson's mare, who
proved second 10 the race, was second favorite,
while Fife Dean and Dss Cbiles both had their
friends, who were willing to back them at such
odds az were offered. Amongst the friends of
Des Chiles, were those who knew, by report,
of her recent performances at Lexington, and
thought that she would still be able to beat any
OF her competitors. But condition, as well as
blood, wiu tell. We have heretofore alluded
to the disadvantage nHder which she labors,
in not having recovered from the effect Of a
journey Of nearly a Thousand miles, BY river
and rail, and although we do not believe she or
any one that wears hair. has any advantage Of
Hennis Farrar, we yet think she did net get he
place, which, under more favorable circum-
stances she might have taken IN yesterdays
contest. But to the race.
At O'Clock tie horses were saddled, and
the riders mounted. Without the usual an
noyance Of false starts-sn annoyance attri-
buts5le generally to the attempt to get the ad-
vantage on the part Of the turners-the horses
got of well together al the tap If the drum,
and kept 50 till half way round the turn, when
DssChiles shot out ahead Of the others at a
slsshing pace, followed at 4 couple OF lengths,
distance BY the two E6ss, while about the
same distance from them, the Shamrock hlly
trailed in the rear. Up the back stretch Efie
Bynum made a desperate run at the Kentucky
mare and they passed round the turn and down
the home stretch, by the stand, On the first
mile, the Kentucky mare bali a length in adj
vance, Fife Dean being close at hand, and
HenBie Fsrrar, still some lengths behind.
This position they maintained TIL they passes
the half mile post, when the Shamrock FLY
suddenly made a move to close the gap, and did
slipping by them, one at a time, with as
tonishing rapidly. lnfesd We think that she
closed he gap, and passed them all within the
space Of one hundred yards. appearing to do it
perfect ease. The effect uron the crowd
electrical, and notwithstanding a majority
Of the bet.ers were on the field against Hennie,
80 beautifully did she accomplish Der work,
hat a prolonged shout Of applause broke forth
all sides, which was kept up till she reached
he winning post. After she passed Dss Chiles,
the latter fell back, and soon was passed her,
self BY Efe Dean, Jackson dropping to the
tear, and in this order the heat was concluded
IN = 45-each mile having been accomplished
IN L.52I-a very good race under all the cir
,nmstsncss. Hsnnis Farrar now became The
at 100 to 40 with few takers. The
,etting however was spirited between the other
hree.
When the horses took position for the sec
heat, they all looked fresh and vigorous,
md at the signal made a good start, and for
a mile maintained the same position as
n the first heat-Bradley leading, Guild and
in the middle, and Moore bringing up
be rear. Before they passed the stand, the first
inc round Efis Bynum took the lead, and Efie
Dean came up next, with Des Chiles third and
Hsnnie Farrar in the rear. This order was
until they reached the point, at
which the winner made her run in the previous
lest, when a repetition Of the sans scene Oc-
.urred, and as they swung into the home
the blue Jacket of Hennie Farrar's IL
Ter showed in front Fife Bynum made a des-
,erate run at Der now but TO no purpose. The
shamrock made a gallant finish, and brought
u the winning pig skin in 3:46l jackson sec
Guild third, and Bradley fourth. We
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Third DAY-The Harper Stake for three year olds,
70 nile heats. 500 entrance. 500 forfeit with $500
dled by the Club ; eleven nominations.
800 . q ~ md > z H.-nLn E.--.r