New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-10
RACING CALENDAR, 1861.
THIRD DAY OF THE METAIRlE.


Alter the race ON Monday, the clouds, winch had
been gathering from the s,orm-luartes threatened "
drench the track, and spo the sport Tuesday HAP
ply however, the sun rose clear and The atmosphere
was of that bamy temperature that rendered outdoor
life thoroughly enjoyable, without being 30 warm az
to weaken the horses thai were TO run for Tie Club
purse of 81 900 three-me heats. From an eaiy bour,
the wagons and carriages bowled at rapid pace over
tire hard shell road 10 the course, and the railroad ears
went full 10 OVERCOMING Great interest war felt IN
the race for there four entries Of rI-Tates and
it was known that the winner Of the money would have
TO work very hard for il.
Thirteen pools were sold AZ one Anb on Monday
night the nominations being ar follows: First, Mr.
Kenper's Panic tlree-ysa1-oh, by imr. Glencoe,
wlio was a long way ahead Of the other four; then
the gray col, Lightning, by Lexington; Exeheqner,
four-vears-old by Revenue tkrd; and Nell Robinson
by Wagner, last There were some Investments in
town of 100 10 100 in favor of the field against the ia
vorte and after reaching the racecouTse the friends
of Lightning seemed more disposed 20 back him than
had been anticipated. The glands were all packed 10
sverhowing, and great multitude OF spectators on foot
| lined the course for some distance either side.
The excitement when the four horses came 10 the
poet was tremendous, for they seemed nearly alike
in condition. power End beauty that was hard TO &C.
lect the winner from the lot. All were looking ss line
20 satin and all were in such vigorous health that they
seemed ready 10 Jump of their skins Al the send
of they Got away very well together, Abe, Tie mdom-
liable hockey keeping lnc well in hand IN the third
place as if he wanted Exchequer and Neil Robinson
TO spread little 20 as 10 give chance 70 rush 70 the
front when the real tug Of should commence. The
first mile was run in so in about the order assumed
at the start Exchequer being in front, Robinson neat,
and Panic close at his quarter and little IN advance
of Lightning. On the second, Neil gained some ed
vantage iust as they tore pas, the stand the home
stretch, in :50 utthe real struggle now commenced.
On the back stretch, Lightning crept up and made
gallant dash for the lead but Abe who had kept his
horse in reserve, let him out in good earnest, and
loud shout from the multitude proclaimed that Panic
showed in trent. The hackers Of Panic now shouted
their bets in vain for il plain to be seen that Abe
was determined 10 bring his colt in ahead al the fnsh
| As if swept along the wings Of the wind, me four
horses rounded the hreequarter pole and entered the
home-sretch; and before the spectators could draw
dozen breaths the noble animals few past the judges
stand, Panic a length ahead, Lightning next, then
Neil Robinson and Exchequer last, having made the
mile in 2:02, and the heat in j:l2l.
Between the heais there very little betting, for
Panic was go evidently the best hose that no invest
ments against him were yentured upon. The startwas
very good but the relative positions OF the horses
somewhat different from the preceding beat Nell Rob
nson taking the lead, Exchequer second, Lightning
next and Panic through ostentation on the part
of Abe, bringing up the They thus until the
finish of the first mile when they cusered
rather closer together and passed under the string in
1851. There was not much change OF position until
they neared the threequarter post the second mile
when the gray colt made brush and pas:ed the son
Of Wagner and great exeItons made for the front
by all four Jockeys. The mile was made in l:5ll.
Lightning then with desperate effort took the lead
and his friends thought he stood a fair chance
of winning the heat, but they reckoned without their
host, who, in this case, was the willy Abe. He had
husbanded the strength of his horse, 60 ar TO lie. him
out when the great tug should come. With the moet
tantaizng ease he passed Exchequer and Neil Robin
SOD, and tapping the Lexington colt seemed determined
to him off his lego. IL was to no avail that Lex
ingtons jockey piled whip and spur and shouted adly
TO bis hy ing horse. Panic, comparatively fresh from
his reserved force put forth all his efforts for the great
final struggle, and, under Abes guidance tried TO take
the pole from his leading competitor rs they neared
the disiance-post. Then the multitude went almoet
mad with excitement, and here and there enthusiasts
shouted at the top of their voice, A" hundred 10 one
he does not do il but in the twinkng OF On eye the
splendid animal had passed Lightning and snatched
victory from him when it WAS just within his reach.
The time of the mile l:is, and Of the heat 5:35
as the following summary from the Judges record
shows:
SUMMARY. l Il
MrruRin JOCKEY CLua RAcEs Nsw.ORIssse-sPHSe
sEsrISs 1851 II aird Day freddy Apra s6L-Hess
OF three miles, Club purse, 900
D. b. Panic, BY imp Glencoe, oa Of dam Of IN
II. b. Foeys Lightning, By lexington out Of Bloc
Bonnet J. cap old.
Nina years old ............A
Stephen Minors Col s. NJ Hilrs Oh. Neil Robinson 81
By Wagner, out OF Belle Lewis yesfs DID,
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