The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-01
+ III K r u n F. i.


Great Trot Between Flora Temple and
Ethan Aiien--Fiora Temple Victorious.
FASHION COURSE, LONG ISLAND.
Time, 225-227H -2:27K--.o wagons.
One OF the most brilliant assemblages that graced
race course IN this country witnessed the great rot yes
terday afternoon between Flora Temple and Ethan Allen
on the Fashion Course. The number OF spectators
vsriousy estimated at from twelve to fifteen thou
sand, comprising ladies and gentlemen Of the highest
standing In society, al Of whom appeared TO be highly
delighted with the sports Of the day. The attendance at
this race course yesterday affords another striking proc
OF what We have always urged-that racing conducted
on proper principles, would always insure full and pro.
habe attendance especially when the prizes to be
commended for by first class horses The feeling of adm
ration for fast horses s UNIVERSAL and TO pervado
all classes OF society from those who afford 10
them down 70 those who only play the admirng part
Is no wonder then, that such celebrities Flora
Temple and Ethan Allen should draw such large
OF people TO witness contest between them The
late race between Ethan Allen and Lantern had no doubt
great influence IN stimulating the racing feeling That
race was witnessed by thousands and gave universal
usActon by the way in which Ii was conducted,
and the great fight Of speed exhibited by both
Lantern and kxhan Allen on that occasion From the
great exhibition Of speed Of lantern the quarter of
the nrst heat OF that race and his gaining wonderfully
on Ethan Allen many were disposed TO believe that the
highest rate Of speed OF Ethan had not been shown and
that he had little spare had been necessary
Many others however contended that he did his utmost
and that when lantern broke badly Ethan endeavored
10 distance him. The race OF yesterday with Flora Tenn
pie proves concusvey that his highest speed had
been shown IN his with Lantern and that his exact
capabilities are known. People are no longer in
Doubt ana is now known that the extravagant stories
Of had four tim
There be doubt his being very fast horse;
but yesterdays shows that is not the fastest in
the land Flora Temple st regns "Queen of the
ting turf Ethan did not appear TO be steady horse
In this race "a he has had the reputation of being, he
broke into number Of times during the when
urged to his utmost speed Flora on the contrary,
evnced more steaduess and less disposition break than
have hitherto observed in her races. This the
remarkable her yesterday was the frst one
in which she has been engaged since last year. She
made but one bresk in the race aud that after
starting in the frat heat.
The weather yesterday morning looked inauspicious,
threatening rain every moment, and doubt deferred
many from visiting course who would other have
attended, which considered lucky circumstance by
the crowd present. who did not wish to any addition
to their number they having had quite trouble enough
getting to the track through the dense clouds Of dust and
the confusion Of the road Vehicles of every descr
seemed TO be in requson yesterday, and from 10
three O'Clock r. Mthe time appointed for the race-the
roads were literally alive with carriages, omnbuses,
phtons, coupes bugges, skeleton wagons, sukies
try wagons butcher carts &C., &C. the joyous occupants
Of which all seemed happy in the expectation of the great
event TO take place. and which they hoped be time
to witness Few fortunately, disappointed and stu
fewer with accidents by the way. The return
attended with greater difficulties however, nearly
all started from the course together.
The track in most capital condition. walk around
disclosed the fact that had been prepared with great
care and every pains taken 70 make just thing for
fast work. 1t was the general opinion among sporting
previous TO this race that the Fashion track
trcy too soft tor wheels and that would be very din.
cult not impossible, 70 reader suitable. Ho xever
by dint Of rolling and scrapng was yesterday good
tTottpg track could be desired and presented great
CONTRAST 20 tie tme when Lantern aud L,ucet
trctted H. SIN, ID not quito enual Ia
the late Centreve, where Flora made her quick wagoa
time 10 the UDion celebrated many grea. fea,s
In racing and rotpg There also some objections
as TO the turnehe first after the horses leaving the
stand being somewhat too abrupt, the others having
rather wider ranges. There very good straight run
OF upwards OF quarter Of mile the back stretch but
the home entirely short after leaving the last
turn. Another great defect might also be noticed and
that the position Of the Instead of being rang
ed obquey 10 the line Of vision, afford an uuin
terruped view Of the horses they approach the erm
OF the race the stands constructed seriously
to interfere with the view, and OF great dssats
faction spectators particularly when the stands are well
filed only those in front have fair chance Of seeing
all the In other respects in all except the
important point Of sording spectstors complete
the from beginning end, the buildings are unex
cepsioneble. great pity that the architect who
erected these stands had not adopted the plan OF Catw
1ada niian i'm Inv fha fFnl.x
with these several draw backs, there much in and
around the Fashion Course TO commend public patron
age. The good order and decorum always observed the
general absence Of crowds the track the beautiful and
picturesque scenery and ts general favorable
oil combine to create impressions the behoder widely
different from those VIII usually felt race courses
No doubt hereafter IT will command large share Of pub
lie patronage.
The betting up to the day previous 10 the race was
slightly in favor of Ethan Alien when changed ana the
preference given Flora reported odds
being given by her owner that she would win the
provided the OF Ethan Allen drove him the illness
ofMr Mclaughlin disabling him from performing that
duty, and IL not being known who else would drive him
The betting however, took change In favor OF horse
on the day OF the race, when was ascertained that
Hiram Woodruff had been engaged 10 drive him. and
Just before the start we saw one thousand to six
hundred offered and taken him. About one
hundred to eighty was the current state of the
betting previous to the first heat. After that boa,
there was little nothing doae In that line. In time bet
ting two thirty were the lowest figures named, being
deemed impossible to get quicker heat the Fashion
Course and the parties Interested surprised ind
2:27K--2275s-t three quickest miles record. Az
noted above, Mhsn was the avorte in betting circles
but the bad the hearts Of the people as was clearly
shown by the hunders Of applause which greeted as
she dashed by the stand in triumph the first heat She
seems TO have taken the place Of old Lady Suffolk, and
will always draw crowd whenever she makes her ap.
pearance on the turf
AS we have no further space to elaborate the subject
we must close our remarks with the details Of
THE RACE.
First Heat.-Flora won the inside position After a
great deal Of delay, and on tho third attempt for START
the word was given, and away they went Soon after
leaving the stand Flora Temple broke up wildly and did
not resume her ot until after she had rounded the first
turn, when she settled went after Ethan rapidly and
caught up to him before he reached the quarter pole
They kept together few moments when she broke up
again. and Ethan went to the backsretch two or three
lengths ahead of her. At the half mile pole Ethan Allen
was fully three lengths clear Of the mareme H. Flora
now made q brush to overtake the stallion and all the
way up TO the lower turn gained gradually on him II
was great flight of speed On the lower turn she even
increased her rate and before reaching the
had 90 far gained on him as 60 by him neck when
Ethan broke and the heat lost TO him for before he
had recovered himself Flora three lengths ahead Of
him. and reached the stand in the unparalleled wagon