The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-05-26


ashland Races Fourth Day-A large assem-
bIage took place at Ashland yes terday, to wit
ness the spirited con test for the purses Offer
ed, the ladies' stand being graced by the ap-
psarance OF a number of the fair daughters
of Hanover and Richmond. who watched
with interest the exciting sport.
Inc f1rst race was for a purse of &2OO, mile
heats, best three in five, for which there were
three entries-John L., Frank Hicks. and One
Eye Joe. In the betting circles John L. was
largely the favorite, Frank holding second
place, and Joe third.
In the first heat John L. led from the stand F.
Joe being second until reaching the half mile,
when Frank took q middle position and drove
the leader home in 1:521, but without over
hauling him.
In the second heat John l.. got the start and
led of at rapid stride, Frank well up and
driving, Joe forming the rear guara, and thus
the heat was run in 1:l9h.
Fox the third heat Frank got an admirable
start and made a noble struggle to improve il,
but John L. overhauled him at the head Of the
quarter stretch, and beat him home by n
length, old Joe making an admirable third,
and astonishing all by his fleetness and game.
We give summary:
First Race-Prorrietors Purse $500, mile
heats, best three in five.
John Relcher's ,br., &. John L.. years old, by
o. !. Hare'se: h. Frank Hicks. years old, =.
b, Sir Parker. dam by Boston ..,.......2 2 2
yes.: , I'd; y Prince George. out oil OF Re- .
Tine i:s2,l-i:4sx-l:5o1 .
second Hace.-Four- mile heats, for purse
Of $3.50 Ia stake which closed on the lst Of
May, $IGU entrance, $50 forfeit, the Club to
add 5000 if three start, was to have been run
for, but Mr.. Hare paid forfeit, leaving nothing
but forfeit money to be run for. To ensure q
race, however, $3.50 was contributed by the
Club and individu uals for which Leisure and
Annette Hall started.]
As soon as the entries were announced, An.
nette became the favorite at two to one.
First Heat.-Lesure got the start and track
Annette following the trail for two miles and
three uarters, when she made a telling br ush
locked Leisure at the distance, and showed Il
neck in front on passing under the line; but
being unable to take the track, dropped bac k
to the rear aad was easily beaten the fourth
l:5SH-of two miles 35S1-of three miles
5:5l n-of four 7:59
Betting now changed in favor of Leisure. at
four to one, with few takers.
Second Heat.-Annette got the start took
the track, and led for two miles and half,
despite the efforts of Leisure to overhaul her.
On the home run, in the third mile, Leisure
showed in front, and after passing the stand,
took the track and held it, despite the repeat
ed efforts of Annette to change places with
her, winning the heat in Sig, and the race
First mile 1:59x x-two miles 357H-three miles
5:56-four miles s:l2. The race, though slow,
running side by eide. and never parting COM
pany til the finish. Judging from the time,
neither could have been in good order for
they ran match at two mile heats last fall,
when the track was heavier, in 3:4l-S:i4.
The summary explains itself:
Second Race.-A stake Of $3.50, four mile heats:
D. Nc Daniels b. IN. Leisure, years old. by
Red Eye: dam by imp. Margrave ......1
J. T. h +. w. Doswell's CHI. M Annette Hall,
4yrs old, by Griffs Edmondson, dam Vir-
Time-7S9-8l2
To-day the sport ends with a handicap,
which promises to be a fine race Those who
wish to witness it can leave in the cars at 10
or II O'Clock.