The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-02

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was called on to exhibit The defeat Of Don Juan Of
the strongest and most practical arguments that has fallen
under observation to the faacy Of hors arry-
ing weight for age and not according 10 his abi Tho
reason why many horses compelled leave
the turf at an early period may be found in the fact that
they arc incapable ofcarryng the weights prescribed
for aged horses instead of being weighted according to
their powers. change in the system OF weighing would
enable such horses to ROMAN the turf, and mako
racing far interesting than it is present. This
much in favor Of the handicap system.
We heard it reported yesterday that some gentlemen
endeavorng to detract from the of tho run
ming of Nicholas l. in the second and third miles OF the
second heat of the late four mile between him. Tar
River and Sue Washington, by stating that tho time Of
those two miles not fast is recorded, although
the total time is not controvertcd We know that was
and so does every else who is envious Of Nicholas
as race horse II was that fast time that caused Sue
Washington TO quit at the termination OF the third mile
and was that fast time that defeated Tar River and IL
would have been faster still had Nicholas put on hs
mettle. The best way and the most satisfactory to
tes the powers of Nicholas is to bring horse beat
him. Several futile attempts have already been made
Who will try it nextS
About twelve O'Clock the crowd began to congregate
and by o'clock the time Of starting the so 900 match
there quite large assemblagc tho grounds Many
however, did arrive in time see the race between
Sasher and Don Juan but were just in time for drench
ing rain that set in the first heat finished The
rain but OF short duration, but sufficiently vio
lent saturate the track completely damage crnone
and put end to all hope OF seeing fast time Thoss
who unfortunate to be exposed drcnchcd
TO the skin The track, however, good during
the running OF the first heat the storm Of the night pre-
vious not having injured it materially, though II
somewhat heavy alter that fetock deep with mud.
Don Juan had the call in the betting slight odds until
he was brought on the track when some Of the know
ing ones became suspicious Of his condition. This added
TO the extra wcght-en pounds-whch he had 10 carry
induced many OF his friends to leave him and endeayor
10 invest on Slasher There was little time, however for
speculation, and but few able 10 relay hedge
their money, and were consequently compelled to take
the chances, and abide the result After tho first heat
all hope OF hedging was out Of the question Sashcr
the favorte at any odds, hundred TO twenty going
begging. But TO the heats
First Heat-Don Juan went of with the lead closely
pursued by Sasher, the intention being papabc that his
rider meant TO cut down Don Juan speedily possible
He forced the running all the way round nassing the
stand Of the first mile his saddle grh They continued
IN this way quarter Of mile further when Slasher
yoked together Passing the Mansion House and going on
to the lower turn Don Juan began flag and slasher
went IN front couple OF lengths which increased 10 four
or ve AZ he approached tho stand landing winner
3s3h.
Seond Ifeat-Don Juan having swea, out freely, the
hopes OF his friends began TO revive The condition OF the
track too, was deemed 10 be in his favor. he was
shorter sirdcr than sashcr and supposed not liable
up but still they were not sufficiently sangune 10 invest
single dollar. AZ the tap OF the drum they got OF az
before Don Juan leading and taking the track almost mme
daey after leaving the score scattering the mud freely
IN the face OF Sasher and his rider. Tho boy however,
not ancying this made dash for the lead and on
the backs,cch on the first mile As Don Juan passed the
stand was obvious that he was played out and nothing
but accident would give him the heat Slasher went
on through the next milo under hard pull and came
homo thirty or forty yards IN advance In 8 SO.
The following is a summary
FASHION COURSE, l. L-FMpAr, Der. Match, 5000
q side; two mile heats
Thos. boswell named b. h. slashcr by Chdc Harold,
out Of Sarah Washington by znganee. ............l
r. II Dickinson named b. b. Don Juan, BY Glencoe,
10 hN N n
Time, 3;43h-356.
Az soon as the match decided tho buge sound
ed for the horses that entered for tho two mile
and they all made their appearance Betting Al once sex
In strong all appearing be favortes Parachute how
ever appeared 70 be most preferred against any named
horse Goldeaf had great many friends who took her
against Parachute which from both Of them having
run creditabiy and successfully during the week.
Iha Hea.-M d. 70, Oh with the lead, Goldlcar
second Parachute third, laura spiiman last
Parachute went up on The bscss,reich and chal
aud afterwards let Godlcaf pass him IA they came
70 the stand on the FIRST mile Parachute loading,
Gdadlcaf next, NJ ID third and laura we'll up On the
backstretrh, both Goldeaf and n made their running
for Nbe dead and the contest lay Godeaf and
Parachue-ihe latter leading to the stand by but neck
IN advance, M ~ third, and Laura spilman about two
lcngthsAchind him. nme-35s.
Srond Hoat-This one q the mos, splendid heats
ever seen. W. D. went OF with the lead Parachute second
Goldcaf third Laura last The first iae WIS 20 coscy
contested that they 10 the stand all together
dash for the lead and took u holding i 70 tho back
stretch, when she was challenged BY Parachute, who
continued up the homcs,rcich 10 the score where was
difficult 10 say which the leader, unless by those
close 70 the string The Judges gave the ha and TO
Parachute M d. was third, and Goldleaf fourth Tine,
35s.
The following Is summary
SscoSp RAcr-Purse $500, two mile heats.
y &. Bushs Oh. m. Parachute, by Yorkshire, out %
John csmp6el Ii ch m Laura spmsa, by wagner
out OF GlOvcna. by Industry.
W: Kerwin's B. g, N. y, by Tally Ho, out Of seven
W II Gibbons D. Goidlcaf, by Trojan, ont Of Gold
Time, 35s-35s.
When the Judges had decided the two mile race the bu
gle summoned Sue Washington and GOV. wckas to pre-.
pare for their four mile contest Little timc was wasted
before they made their appearance sue was the yorte
a Ave 10 one with very few takers, no one supposed
that Gov Wicklfe had the ghost OF chance Of beating
her In four mile heats II regretted that Tar River
had not been entered IN the racr h running on Non
day was much admired. and he deemed by amateurs
but owing to the soreness Of bis mouth Judged sdv
able not 70 run him again until he recovered Nicholas
cut u the question, he being very lame from the iniu
les he received in his race with Tar River on
Monday slashcr vas entered and would have run with
sue and Governor WCkre, but for tie match with Don
Juan which caused his withdrawal. Bn one seemed
dissatisfied all having had enough sport for one day
Firs Heot-Gov. wckiGc went away with the lead,
hut soon rcnuuishcd the mare who could never he
headed although the horse made strenuous efforts 10
PASS her They were very close together, however,
during tho entire heat, which better tin0 than
was anticipated considering the heavy condition OF tho
track The time made was 7be.
Second eoi After The usual interval the horaes were
again started settle the Sue of with tho
head which she retained for abouA quarter Of milo
when wickIc went in front She Immediately challenged
again and beautiful neck and neck cnsued DR. couple
~ miles when Sue rcganed the lead and ope gap OF
several lengths went her way withoN any further
struggle thc part Of wckGe 70 regain the lead as he
seemed perfectly used when he crossed under the string
nj the completion q the third mile but lucky cnoueh
al end 10 his distance The d
eight minutes.
The following IA a summary
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