The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-26

TIE NARRAGANSET PARK RACES.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., August %,

PROVIDENCE, X. l., August %, 1868.
The running meeting OF the Narraganset Park As
ISOLATION at CranstOn was commenced to-day.
The first race for the Hopeful stake, for two
year olds, $50 each; half forfeit, and $500 added;
threc-quarters OF milc Closed with seventeen en-
tries. The race was won by Morris b. c. by i'm
ported Eclipse, out OF Arlington mare: Sanrord's
b. T., Joke, second; McDanies b. f., by Oakland out
Of Leisure, third The horses came in close together.
The betting at the start was three to one against
Morris colt, who won In the easiest manner In tho
very fast time OF ll7h.
The second race a handicap OF 5000, added to a
subscription OF $50 each, second horse to receive
500 out OF the stakes closed with thirteen entries
distance two miles, The entries and pool betting in
{ his race were folows:-Mr. Moore's &. h. Stone
wall Jackson, $3.50; Mr.. Forbes br. h. Climax, py
Ba lrownie, dam Jewell by Arab, $50: Mr. Sanford's
br. I. Lutte, three years. by Lexington. dam Lulu
Horton. $40; Mr.. McDanicl's b. T. Sarah D., three
years, by Planet, out OF Adegiza, IS. The most ex-
traordlnary rum ing was witnessed during this race.
All the horses Kept together for the first half mile.
At the threequarter pole Climax was ahead and full
of running, when singular accident happened.
His near rein broke close to the bride and he
sheered across the course. Stead, the English
Jockey, who was brought over with Mr.. CamerOn's
imported stable OF thoroughbrcds, with remarkable
presence OF mind, reached under the horses jaw
with his left hand and drew the on rein under,
bringing his head straight: stead then crossed his
headgear on the near side and In this painful and
ludicrous position, poised on the horses withers
and bending over his neck he brought Climax over
the score, winner by half dozen lengths. This
exploit was received with cheering and clapping OF
hands. Stonewall Jackson tirei during the last
half mile, coming In second. The other TWO came
| In trailing. Time. 1851.
The third race was for the Providence stake, for
three year Odds: $50 each. p p, and 5000 added
| mile and q half Closed with twenty-five entries.
Mcconnell Il Harness oh. c. General Duke was the
nyorite and won after being pressed throughout by
La Polka. who came In second. two lengths behind.
The following ~ the summary
Mcconnell 4 Harness General Duke. I
NJ. n. SanfOrds b. T. La Polka...................2
LIZZIE Rogers.
+. Thumpson's br. c., years old, by Rurc, out OF
DAISY Df tricker
Converse and Flagler's Dr. f. LEtoie, by Ruric,
By imp. sovereign dam Gig by General Butler.
Time, 2:i
The fourth race dash OF one mic, n match be-
tween r. W. Clmerons b. &. Braguc and +. 5. G.
DE Hautville's Oh. m. Content by BalrOwnie out OF
imp. Comiont BY irish Birdcatcher. Mr.. Cameron's
Brague, ridden by Mr.. Carroll Livingston beat Mr.
DE Hautville's ch m. Content in the easiest manner
and under strong pull In the last quarter. Both
gentlemen rode well. Time, $50.
The attendance was very large. Racing men agree
that THIS course Is the best and fastest for run
nin1 faces IN the country.