The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-15
The Turf.
FASHION COURSE, L. Tracing.

rAsbiok CouHsE, l.. I-RACIN0.
The match race between James j. Bevips horse Bill
Chea'han and o. P. Hares horse Tar River two mile
heats. for $780, of yesterday afternoon over the
Fashion Course. The result in favor Of Bill Cheatha
who beat Tar River two straight heats in
over rather heavy track. Tar River seemed to be
rather stale in his first heat although he did better In the
second Probably the racing that he has done this sea-
son, and his four mile race only few days ago. over
the Eclipse Course, may have stlened him and taken
away some Of his usual 1eetness. BE wants q
good let up after the three mile race which is to
take place between him and Bill Cheatham on Friday
next the day after the great trot between Flora Temple
and Princess The weight too which Tar River carried in
this race may also have had its influence in causing his
defeat, he having carried 12l lbs while Bill Cheatham
carried but 1o4 bs difference Of seventeen pounds In
favor OF Cheaham The same weights to be carried
sgan on Friday the OF the horses making that
quality In weight An opinion generally prevails tina. the
weight for age system is not good one and that the
more reasonable way would be to weight horses with
greater regard to their relative weight carrying
powers. Chatham certainly seemed as capable
Of carrying weight as Tar River and the
weight had been alike on both horses the race
would have been far more interesting As it was how.
ever was beautiful race from beginning to end aud
to those who witnessed spectators it was very
gratifying
The attendance was very small, rottng match on the
Union Course having drawn Off many to that vicinity who
would otherwise have attended showing again most con-
cusvey that the very best running will not induce At
tendance at one race course while trot s going on at
another. There has been a great deal Of both racing
and hottiDg lately, and the great of patrons Of
these amusements-who do not belong to the upper
en-wDl not consent and afford to lose valuable
time and money go frequently as has been de-
manded OF them lately. good thing once In a while
however, will always command patronsge-such as II ID
thought the uot between Flora Temple and Princess
Thursday will be- when, 10 doubt, very large attend
will be present to witness the performance OF two
Of the fastest trotters in the world to wagons.
The betting the yesterday in favor Of Cheat
ham winning the Odds being generally abou. one hun
dred to eighty although in instances hundred
seventy five was offered ard taken During the running
Of the first heat Ave hundred to two hundred ore1
Bill heatham, but there takers TO be foun l..
The following are the details Of tho race
First Reat Both horses started OF a. the worc Tar
River on the inside, but Bill Cheaham leading At the
made dash for the lead blu. Cheathana away from
him couple Of lengths and at the half mile pole WAC
Rbou. four lengths in advance Tar River closed up a
couple of lengths on the lower turn when Cheataa
sgan drew away from him up the home stretch, and
passed the score aSou. !Oar lengths 10 advance Goog
around the turn into the second mile Tar again made
brush 10 overhaul Cheathan, bat unsuccessful as
Cbea ham outran him, aud opened distance OF como
eeyerai eDg.hs on tho back STRETCH keeping up this
bard pull! a few lengths il advance, in 3a7H.
Second Heat THEY went OF rapidly from Che score
together but they reached ths turn going the quar-
ter pole Tar River made rush for the lead AMI
ed IN gaining by clear length. Bsfore reaching the
bali mile pole, however, caeaham had again made up
his loss, and they side and eide Cheathsm then
drew away from him slightly, and they ran down 10 the
lower turn nearly lappei when Cheaham opened daylight
tetyeen taem mp homeiretch to tue score
i, aiding open length There change Of position
until they reached the bacsstre.cb when Tar River ap
peaied to give up the contest. AMI Cneatham' a
rider took up his horse for time, which ap
peare6 TO eshan him, and he still further increased
gap between them. Tar Rivers made every ex
erton to force his horse along by tie free Of whip
spur without svail and Bill Cheatham home winner
OF the couple Of lengths III 'front.' Ia 342H. Tbs fol
lowing 10 q summary
FASHION COURSE, L. Match 50 500, play or pay.
J. j. Beyins named b. b, Bill CheathsIn ........
o. P. Hare named br. b Tar River .............
Time, 347A-342H
h0ttng sweepstakes for $3.50, tTo mile beats, In
harness, viii come off this afternoon the Eclipse
Course, fer which Proce, Mountain Boy aud Native
American are TO contend