Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-06
From the Memphl. bulletin. May 3.
Memphis Races.
SPRING MEErING-Fmsr DAY.

Yesterday was the commencement of the
Spring Races over the Memphis Course,
being the first spring meeting since its forrna-
ton Although pronounced last fall to be
complete In all its departments by the Oldest
turtles, the proprietors have not been idle
during the vacation, but have gone on
making additions and alterations. till now
they may boldly challenge the entire of the
Union to produce its superior, and we doubt
If Europe can surpass it: and having visited
most OF them personally, we speak from ex-
perience. re- -rI
Inc ladies' stand has been considerably en-
larged and every facility rendered for their
accommodation. female attendants being in
waiting and certain number of the men,
bers of the Jockey Club have been appointed
Stewards for the purpose of seeing to their
special comfort.
The effect of the various buildings is ex-
tremeiy unique, the trellis work with which
the stands abound being painted bright
green, while the body and the entire of the
fencing is white. An excellent band of
music is provided. which performs during
the intervals of the heats, and altogether the
arrangements are of such nature that we
certainly must compliment and at the same
time congratulate Mr.. Roundtree upon the
ensemble
In consequence of the heavy rain which
Tell during the night and early in the morning
great fears were entertained that the snort
would be materially injured from the course
becoming muddy, but upon our arrival we
We're most agreeably disappointed to find it
had but very little effect in that respect. and
before the time appointed for the horses to
start zone o'clock the sun and wind had so
completely had the ascendency that it was in,
comparatively speaking, good order.
Early In the day great doubts were enter
tanned as to whether Hempland would start
or not, which somewhat constrained the bet
ting, he having many friends, although it
was very evident the CHI. f. Gazelle. was the
iaVorite against the field; but when the Pres
ldent declaring from the stand that he ,uould
start, the betting began in earnest, and the
hackers of Gazelle had no difficulty in get
tlng their money on at even, while some
actually named her as the winner at five to
three. e.
The signal was given to bring up the
horses, and only four put in an Appearance
the other three paying forfeit The jockies
having been to scale, orders were given to
mount and they proceeded at once to the
starting post. At the tap of the drum. off
they went Hempland got the start, GaZelle
next, Roundtree's FLY third, and Efie Deans
last. In this order they went completely
round the course, Hempland passing the
judges stand at the first mile about three
lengths IN advance, the others pretty nearly
together. 1t was evident to all that Hemp
land was In the very finest condition, and was
not doing his best, but on reaching the back
stretch Roundtree's filly closed up the gap
with Gdzelle and made for the horse at
tearing pace, who at once put on a little
more steam. On turning the corner, to come
INTO the last quarter, Ellie also passed Gazelle
aud strOve hard TO Overtake the others but
TO no pdrpose, Hempland winning the heat
easily by at least three length-Roundtree'
flly beating Ellie Deans the same distance.
Gazelle being last, to the great dismay of
above two-thirds of the ring" The first
mile was made in l:54 and the second in
1889.
The betting now took quite different turn,
and the Gdzelteites began to hedge very briskly,
six to four being freely offered on Hempland
winning the race.
On the horses coming to the scratch for the
second heat it was clearly visible that Hemp
land was fully equal to his work, ard at the
tap" again took the lead at a slashing pace,
closely followed by Effie Deans and Gazelle,
ROundtree being about two lengths behind
In this order they again came past the stand,
Hempland slightly in advance OF the rest,
and Roundtree well up with the other; on
entering the back stretch he slid like light |
ming past Gazelle, and before getting out OF
it had polished OFF, Effie Deans, and was
making rapid strides for the horse; but Hemp !
land was taking it easy, running under a
heavy pull all the way. In this manner they |
continued running until they got into the |
home-stretch, where the chestnut mare made |
desperate effort TO collar the horse, but to
no purpose, he was too ungdllnt 10 aLo,c the lady
go first, and was proclaimed winner OF both
heat and race by about two lengths, Ellie |
Deans being at least five lengths behind the
mare, GaZele making a very sorry show
half way down the distance" The first
mile was done in 1874, and the second in
1881.
Considering the state of the caurse the time
was exceedingly good, several excellent
judges offering to mark 50, 54 and So. From
first to last the horse showed himself to be
worthy scion of the famous yorkshire" and
on returning to the judges stand, appeared
as little distressed though he had Just
come from the stable. We understand he is
to run again this week on the occasion of
1.-The plate" being cOntended fora race not
in the programme of the weeks
events.
The following is the
SUMMARY:
Memphis, Monday, Day 2d.-Sweepstakes for
all ages; two-mile heats; $500 subscription;
$50 forfeit; 5000 added by the club:
flames Jackson's b. C. HempIand by York
shire dam Blinkley by Mucklejohn; 1 years;
lO6 lbs color, puce; rider, ''Alec ,"........
Wv Roundtree's ch. f. by Albion; dam
Eudora by Priam; years; 81 lbs; coOrs,
scarlet jacket blue cap: rider, Josh Pryor. . 9