Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1860-10-24
THE GREAT MATCH.

The match race for S2O, QUO was
run over the Fashion Course, Long
Island, on Tuesday, by Planet, the
Virginia horse, and Congaree, the
South Carolina horse, Daniel Boone,
the representative Of the Kentucky
turf, having been withdrawn in con-
sequence of an accident. There
were $1,000 persons present. The
New York Herald says:
AT last the bell rang, and the
horses were summoned to appear
for the start. Congaree was the
first on the track, and he was eager
ly and anxiously scrutinized by
both friends and enemies. The lat
ter gained confidence in their oppo-
sition to him when they saw how
"gingcrly " he placed his near hind
leg on the ground, as we'll as his lus-
ty appearance, betokening the want
of work he had been deprived Of du-
ring the period of his rheumatic at
tack. His Jockeys colors were
handsome blue jacket and red and
white cap, entirely new, as was
ui1Uso of the rider of Planet for this
race. The colors of the latter, who
was Of sable complexion, were .yel-
low jacket and cap. He rode
throughout the race, although doubt
less, in accordance with his trainers
orders, with great judgment and
cooness. The condition of Planet
was superb, and his fine sweeping
action caused the race to be regard
ed as certainty for him by the cog
nosccnti. A more magnificent spe-
cimen off thorough bred racer was
never witnessed, and we feel justi-
fed in our assertion that no horse
in the world could have beaten him
in his race yesterday The time
made, although not equal to licking
tons for even that of Nicholas l., is
better than ever was made in Eng
land at the distance and it must
be remembered that, not only was
Planet never pressed to display
of his full speed, but the sudden
breaking of the heavy Thunderstorm
affected both the track and the run
ming. The race may be briefly de-
scrjBed as followr:
First Heat.-A good start was af-
fected, the Virginia horse, Planet,
showing quickly in advance, under
a tremendously strong pull, with
Congaree laying at his quarters
Round the upper side the represen-
tative of the Old Dominion main
tanned his lead, keeping it along the
far stretch past the stables and Man
sion House the same relative posi-
ton. He turned into the home
stretch a length ahead, and, still un-
der hard pull, passed the score Of
the first mile in 1:54. The pace
was excellent, Congaree still laying
at his quarters; but now'the rider
of Planet, as if desirous of finding
out the "soft place" Of his oppo-
nent, INDUCED his horses a littlewith'
his head, and he gamely responded,
making the pace much quicker, and
sensibiy increasing the distance be-
tween himself and his opponent,
passed the Judges stand on the sec
ond mile three lengths ahead in
3:l6a. And now the storm which
had threatened for some time pre-
viously, broke on the devoted neads
of the spectators; driving even the
most invcterate sporting men to
seek shelter in the covered stands
from the overwhelming tempest
Still the Jockeys pursued their career,
the black rider of Planet seeming
to be especially desirous of getting
through his task quickly as posi-
BILE. He indulged 'his noble thor
oughbred in his wish to go ahead,
although still keeping him under a
firm control. Planet seemed de-
sirous of shaking off all company
with his opponent, and after pass
inc tbe score on the third mile in
5 39I. full ten lengths in advance,
he put on the steam, and Congarec,
evidently outpaced throughout, ieii
far into the rear. And now the adj
milablc speed and playing powers
of Planet were plainly visible
Notwithstanding the storm that was
falling and rendering the track
heavy and holding, he continued
his ifrcsistaFlc csreer. and without
having had a f,ir oprortnuity q
fully showing Isis extraordinary
speed. he actually iistapceed his op-
moment in sever Hainutes thriy-nme
seconds
The result WIS decided suiffiss
70 all as although The success ol
Planet was predicted. none cNPee.
tsI that Congaree. the prlae O
a.afh Carolina. would ~ d'stantois