The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-07
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Great Tretting Match Between Flora
Temple and George n. Pstchen at PHI
elphia-The Queen OF the Turf VIC
tOrious In Three Straight Heats-Disap-
Pointment OF the New Jerseyites at the
Resuit-Intense Exsitement Among the
Spectators, 80.
The third match between tho glorious "Queen OF the
Trotting Turf" Flora Temple and tho less celebrated
New jersey stallion, George H. Putchen of on the
Fourth, over the Suffolk Park track, Philadelphia and
resulted in the victory of the little bay over her
opponent il three straight heats Our readers win doubt
less remember on the last occasion when these two
celebrated uoters were Matched the Union Course,
L. l., al two mile heats, George NJ Pa.chen won. He
had however, been beaten by Flora the week previous
over the at mile heats 80 that the match
between them stood The owner OF the stallion
firmly believed that ne able to beat the at any
distance his present form; and the Of the
New England stallion Ethan Allen burst not match their
horse a third time against Patchen after his signal
defeats by the latter another matchor correctly,
two maches--were arranged between Flora Temple
and George n. Patchen, TO come OH on the Suffolk
Park, Philadelphia, for $500 side each race The
erst was at mile heats, best three in i've, IN
harness, and set down for the Sd inst. The
second for similar amount at two mile heats and
repeat in harness, the Owing to the
unfvorsbe weather Tuesday the Sd instant the trot
postponed until the following day, and it accordingly
of the Glorious FOURTH thus heghtening the
interest felt in this important match.
The morning broke fine and bright, and the poured
down his beams with fervent power. This however, did
not deter thousands from vending their way 10 the Suffolk
Park which Is about miles distant from Philadc
pha very pleasant drive through richly cultivated
country and by roads free from the annoy OF dust
thanks TO the previous rsns-brought TO the above
course The track Ia well adapted for making fast
time, although there two very abrupt turns in
1t, which might easily be remedied. 1t was in splendid
condition. and not surprised that in some in
stances time was marked so low down as 221. About
four thousand people assembled the stands 10
witness the race, while in the enclosure goody
collection of carriages Of every description. Still il
very evident that oting matches are by no means 50
popular in the City Rroherly Love in New York
there doubt but that Union Course would have wit
gates had This match taken pace there on the
day Of the Declaration OF Independence There was
iorty Of whom supported the little bay mare in the
betting with great spirit great many Of the leading
citizens Of Philadelphia were also present, while New
Jersey sent forth her by hundreds TO witness
they fully anticipated the champion troting stallion Of
their State again snatch the aurels Of victory from the
gallant little So confident they in hs ability
70 do So that they made HIM the favorite in the
betting, from the amount and number Of their invest
were freely bet and as freely taken by the friends OF
Fora whose pluck backed her for heavy stake
s there was GOOD deal OF money pet a. evens both IN
Nessrs George presbury, G. Lloyd and W. c. France.
The representatives Of the press Afforded every
courtesy and facility for the proper discharge Of their
duties Of the popular proprietor OF the
track James Kelly Eq, who confined to his bed by
ar the
note Of preparation and the two horses and their drivers
appeared on the track Patchen looked fine star,
and his coat shone like satin He Justify cheercd
by the Jersey division, his driver, D. Tainan sent
him along the track, 10 open his pipes little But
M
bay she trotted slowly and easily down the
turning her head saucy TO one side or the other
she was trying 10 recognise in the crowd como
Of her old friends and admirers who had stuck 10 her in
the days Of her bygono trumphs uer driver McMann,
quiet smile Of confidence his counenancc as
conscious Of his being in condition. and dc 10
trot for mans hfe he thoroughly satisfied that
published the fS record Of the performance Of both
horses II Is unnecessary repeat them here, and pro-
coed at once to the description Of the race.
FRsr HRAr.-F1ora had the pole, and II was
not until after three false starts that the word
" 60" given by the judges. Fora WINS the nrst
10 show in sdvarce, rounding the first turn Of the
track little ahead They laid close together until reach
ing the quarter pole In 84x seconds, when the In
half length in advance just before reaching he haf
mile POLE Paschen carried oil hs feet aud before
Tallman could get him vel down, the mare had placed
l0o,z and the three quarters IN 40 With this nterva
facnen put ps on ais steam and gained pcrccp5 @
letting out another link OF two OF speed drew away
x ,lv% Id the winner Of tbs heat 10 a22S. -
Tho result Of this heat was received with tremendous
cheering and showed the popularity OF Flora among the
Phaelphians. The partsans Of Patchen did not lose
their confidence In him. they were sangune he could
win the next heat, and equally 50 OF his ability TO out.
last the There betting, however az every
seemed anxious 10 await the result OF the second heat
before off ring either 70 give or take odds on the race
Both sweated OF we'll although the heat was overpower
ng and scarcely puff of air " cool the atmosphere
Again the bugle sounded TO prepare FOR
The sEUoSD HxAr-As usual, several false starts en-
sed before they got the word iicaun being evidently
determined to have god send OF a. possible and
throw chance away A capital start was at last
elected and again cl the take the lead round
ing the hrst turn she held her until they passed
quarter pole, in 35 seconds, when, going along the
back side OF the track the horse gained pcrcepby on
her and broke up badly going distance before
Mcssnn could get her down steadily TO her work. Al
the hall mile abe little aheadtime io%-and al
the third quarter first by half length. Coming
round the into the bomestretch faichen began 10
creep up and splendid struggle ensued up the sragh,
run lie unable however, 10 fairly reach her and
the second heat awarded 10 The little mare BY bali
length Time, 22iH
HALL u the Judges who complained that the mare bad
gained very considerably by the break she made In this
bent Those gentlemen Of opinion that she hli not
eiued any advantage Consequence but rather suffered
from the break up. TosatIsfy Mr. Hail. they appointed
two gentlemen to 70 over TO the Tar side TO witness whe
breaks. Tho storm, which had been approaching, now
burst over the track and tho descending In torrents
speedily rendered the track Tor the third heat exceedingly
heavy The time allowed having expired, tho bugle
the horses and thoir drivers Notwithstanding
Tfs THIRD Hr.r-oacrs TO bet sloo 10 go the
coai elicit response the hackers Of tie horse not
bepg willing 10 invest any more even at The tempting
offers made and although the heavy track was Considered
IN bis favor Pa,chsn Lad little the best OF the start,
but the having the aside, rounded the hrst turn
slightly ahead. On the upper side OF The tack flora
broke and before could the horse gave her
TIE 90 by tok the inside position nom tue mare
lie led her fall three lengths the Gar edo, and seemed
for the mare ever TO catch hun La this way
they passed the half mile IN HIN the storm coming
heavily and the stands almost entirely Deserted cx
cep by OF the most enthusiastic lovers OF DE sport
Prom this point tho mare began 20 creep up, asp.y-
ing her usual bursts OF speed, and on entering the
home stretch she had got W his quarters few yards
and she ooared him. and then, amidst TREMENDOUS
cheers passed him like shot, and coming away from
him al every stride, won the heat and race by han
dozen lcngths. Time 23Tis
Tho second trot between these two crack horses two
mile heats and repeat on Tuesday July TO- over
the same ourse and will attract immense sssembsge
70 witness ibis deciding contest for the supremacy Of tho
trotting turf at that distance.
SUMMARY.
srtTory PARE pH1ApRiI1ua - "wednesday, July -
strfphN -. 20 $500, '..,io ...,.