The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-24
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Trottins ~ tho Fashion Course.
There had been much speculation and great interest,"
manifested in The trot.ing match ANNOUNCED t6tAks
place 1t the Fashion Course yesterday a. the horses
Lew Psttse and Bull run, were favoraby known In the
racing world added which their owners were Of that
Character 70 draw forth an assemblags Of gentlemen
second to bu. few gatherings that honor the turf with
their presence 10 degree this result realized and al
though the numbers less than had been anticipated
STILL Fashion Course yesterday despite the manifold Al
fractions elsewhere that have depleted New YORK ana
vicinity OF their throng OF gentlemen turntss was we
Tho day was charming Not cloud necksd the clear
blue sky and the sun was Of that delightful tempera-
from the north that swept over the track The wind
alone was Incompatible with good speed a. the track
was in quite excellent condition
Match for 81 o0o mile heats three in i've, in harness
Dan Mace named b. g. Lew Pettee. I l l
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First Hea.-At the opening Of the pools Lew Psttee
was greatly the favore, selling $50 against 81 for
Bull Run These rates increased just before the
Judges, consisting Of Messrs William Miner. Samuel
bringing $40 and his opponent $26 Some little disap-'
pontment was erased at this period-the owe Of the
BROOKS the driver Of Bull Run, had boon III for two
days. and was then 70 feeble as to ircapacltae him
Of ass a NM
Dobe, late driver OF Dexter as the driver OF Bull
Run, while Mr. Mace drew the reins over
after two unsuccessful attempts, the word was
given, and both horses shot away togener but before
the bay, aided by tho yefs of his driver shot three
lengths in advance This position was maintained along
the stretch, and approaching the quarter pole Bun
Run again broke, but quickly recovered under
Dobles experienced hand and Lev Pettes passed but
four lengths snead in 81 seconds Down me back,
frNtfQ 1 m. AN
this gap TO ten full lengths passing the hafmAe pole IN
this position in l',4h Along the Flushing end he held
! commentator. Approaching the threeqaarter pole
| the bay was still fully ten lengths IN advance
homestretch, but before the stand was reached
each broke badly, but Lew Pettee quickly recovered
Second Hed..-Betng was now one hundred TO twenty
on Lew Pettee one or two pools se!lingPettee $40
Bull Run, $32 Many friends Of the gray expressed
establishment at his action but still backed him at long
Odds Upon the second attempt both obtained an ex-
ceen start but upon the turn Lew Pettee speedcd two
lengths ahead and this distance increased by hun
still another at the quarter POLE he passing 1t IN that ad
yanced position in IS seconds. Down the backstetch
Bull Run broke, bat quickly recovered, and Lew
advance In n Passing this point the driver o the
bay hold him up and down the Flushing end he was bu
two lengths in advance when the gray again broke and
ran some seconds Along the homesretch both horses
moved very nicely but near the stand Bun Run again
broke and Lew Pettee rushed ahead i've lengths IN adj
| vance, passing the line in 2 3S "a.
Third Heak-No betting Mr.. Dob!e retired, and Mr.
tiOOks OF MS hCkIets, 10
for Bull Run The word given, with the gray one
length ahead but on the turn the bay had reached him.
and in spite Of breaking and that badly twice before
the quarter pole reached passed al i've lengths IL
advance OF Bull Run, in 81 seconds. From this pom
Lew Pettee moved along very prety, each second in
creasng tho distance between him and his competitor
passing the halt mile pole ten lengths ahead in 15}
This position was maintained down the Flushing end
passed the thrcequarter pole, which was made in 90
and home with each horse again breaking badly, Lew
Pettcc making the heat in 3S and winning the race
fhe race was no. as closely contested as had beer
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| feelings oil in unpleasant nature.
| Matches TO be Tr0tted the Fashion
Course.
To-day spirited match will take place on this Course
for 81 O00 mile heats, best three in ve The entries
are Dan Macss Dr. &. Booth and Dan Pliers b. 6. JOIN
! Stewart.
On Monday September 80, field Of trotters but sci
dom together, embracing such eminent names q,
| Bruno, Lucy, Lady rhorne, George Wilkes and Noun
tain Boy the latter recently known as Squire Bingham
matched for $40 600 mile heats, best three i've
harness. all will probably start. day's spOr