The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-06-04
RACING ON THE HErAIRIE.
THE BRAINE BENEFIT.

In spite of dusty roads, and a burning sun,
there was very large attendance at the Metairie
yesterday afternoon, 10 witness the various sports
announced for the occasion Of the benefit ten
dered to the family Of Lieut. Braine, the Last Con-
federate prisoner, whose needy circumstances ap-
peal for relief TO all who have the power TO aid.
The track was in fine condition, and the sport was
characterized throughout bythat zest aud interest
which never fail 70 reward the patrons and visi-
tors Of the Metairie.
A Mule Race
In mile heats was first announced the entries being
six OF those Identical mules which eight DAYS be-
fore had on the Fair Grounds Course given such
life TO the festivities of the Fete Champete viz:
Blacs 80 A., and Tan, District Ahorney, Grey Back,
First Heal Opened with good start; Specu-
ator ridden by his rider of last week, taking the
lead past the quarter-pole, with his old opponent,
Woman's Rights, close behind him. Grey Back,
came TO the conclusion it would be easier 70 turn
about and go back than to run around that long
weary mile Meanwhile, down the back stretch
went the five compositions. Spectator gsllsntly
keeping the lead and finally coming in ahead in
2:23, with Woman's Rights second and the others
dstanced. M rg.haL llI
Second Hedt-Resulted as the first had. in a VIC
tory for Spectator, who started out well ahead.
On the first turn up came womsn's Rights aud
passed him, but the quarter pole being reached.
again the winner Of the previous heat went mp to
the first place. and kept il throughout the rest Of
tue mile, winning by length or two in 2:24k.
Next came - f.... .
A Race for the Distauced Mules
in which Ku-KlaS, District Attorney and Grey
Back took part. The latter again resolutely re-
fused TO go as far as the quarter pole, and turned
his head homeward. determined evidently TO
frown down any attempt at compulsion. The
other two went at il brasely, and when the home
stretch opened before them District Attorney had
The best Of IL, and promised TO come in winner.
But alas for the uncertainty OF mule racing.
Near the gates his rider was thrown, while Ku-
klux, who was pressing dangerously close upon
him, went ahead. The persis tent Attorney, though
riderless, pressed on. as II his pride was in
volved in the contest. but before reaching the
string K. X. passed ahead, and won the race in
2:494. ~ fial
A Running Race. Mile Dash,
Was next in order. the entries being Col. Nelli-
gaD's Daniel Boone colt. Mr.. Hainess sorrel mare
Hdtnete, and bay mare unknown. Mamie led
CALAMITY past the quarter pole, when the others
stretch well together The colt finally opened a
gap between himself and his opponents, while
Mamie fell behind to the third place, and this
order was preserved until the gates were passed.
The colt passed In under the string in 2:02 but
the bay mare, hitherto second In line, drew up be-
fore reaching II, while Mamie slipped quietly past
and came in second. Then followed, l.r
A Pacing Knce-M,Ie Heats-to III srness.
The entries being John Patton and Frank John
Stoa. driven by their owners.
First Heat Frank took the lead from the first
turn, and continued gaining the advantage until
the half mile was made, when Patton recovered
some Of his lost ground but to no purpose, for his
opponent put forth renewed efforts, and won the
heat in 1881. ri.
The Second Hedt-Gave the race to the winner
of the first heat. who, although he broke for
moment after leaving the string, went ahead by
The time the quarter was made, and kept the ad-
vantage, coming in in 2:433 ... . .. e.
The entertainment concluded with
Trotting Race to Harness-Mue Dash.
Enuies being made by Messrs. F. and B. The
latter led of, but his opponent closed up the gap
at the quarter, and they went half way down the
back stretch side by side. Here again Mr.. BIS
horse shot ahead, and, retaining this advantage,
won the race In 3.09a.