Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-04-30
THE TURF.
THIRD Day ofthe spring Meet
Ing ON the Associa'
ton Course.
Increased Attendance, I'M
proved Track and bet
Is ter sport. hiI-4
Two Races This Evening"
Joe Il. Johnston and i,
Malcolm.

phere of yesterday had the effect Of
greatly improving the condition Of the
track, rendered extremely heavy by the
rains Of the two preceding days, and ut
the same time enticed from the city an
increased attendance at the races, among
the number fair sprinkling Of ladies,
lending their smiles to the enhancement
Of the general pleasure Of the occasion.
Under these happier auspices the sport
Of the day was greatly increased. At
three o'clock the bell tapped, and the
horses were mounted for the
FIRST MATCH,
which was the Senate Sweepstakes, two
mile dash, entrance $40, p. p, for three
year olds, three or more to fill; Senate
to add $500. Entrance money to 90 to
second horse.
The following we're the horses that
we're entered and started in the race:
NJ. G. Costillo's b. f., 3 years old, by
Shelby, dam Paricine, by imp. Tranby'
Dress-Green and white.
f, Bissick's b. c., Pat Malloy, 3 years
old, by Lexington, dam Glorana by
American Eclipse. Dress-Yellow and
red.
p. Mitchells blk. c.. Elgin, 3 years
old, by i'm. Emu. Dress-Red and white.
E. A. Smiths CHI. f., Fannie Moore, 3
years old, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam
Adells, by imp. Albion.
At the start Elgin lead, followed by
Pat Malloy, with Fannie third, and Cos
tillo's FLY in the rear. At the quarter
post this position was changed, by Pat
Malloy dashing ahead Of Elgin and keep
ing the lead 10 the end OF the race, win
ming it in 4OSi. The following is the
summary:
Memphis Race Course Wednesday
April 20, 1868. First race for Senate
sweepstakes.
F. Bissicks enters b. C. Pat Mslloy l
P. Mitchell enters biz. c. Elgin q
M. G. Costello enters bay FLY 3
L. A. Smith enters CHI (. Fannie Moore 4
Time, 40Sf.
The G
SECOND MATCH,
was for the Association Purse Of $3.50 ;
mile heats; free for all. The following
were the entries:
E. A. Smith b. b. Malcolm, 6 years old,
by Bonnie Scotland, dam Lady Lsncas'
ter. Dress-White and blue.
F. Ewing ch. h. Bill Forrest, year,
old, by Hiawatha, dam Prairie Flower
by imported Sovereign. Dress-Green,
orange and red.
j. Cressley b. m. Reelfoot, 8 years old,
by Reserve, dam by Sythian. Dress
Blue and white.
In the pools, Malcolm was the favorite
four to one, and fully satisfied his friends
that they had not mistaken his speed
The first heat he won easily in l;56, For
rest coming in second and Reelfoot dis
tanced. The second heat was more
warmly contested as to Forrest and
Malcolm, the two running neck and
neck for the first quarter. From the
half mile post, however, Malcolm begar
to gain and kept it up to the Judge
stand, winning the heat and the race IL
l:56i. The following is the summary
Memphis Race Course-Wednesday
April 20, 1868. Second race for th'
Association purse of $3.50. Mile heats
| free for all.
E. A. Smith enters Malcomb.....l
F. Ewing enters ch b Bill Forrest...2
j. Crowley enters m Reelfoot.. dist
Time, l:56; Loot.
RACES TO-DAY.
The following is the programme fo
this afternoon: $500
Association Purse, $500; mile heats
three in fve free for all.
Yancey 4 Greenfield c. C. Transi
formerly Sandy Burns), years old, b,
Bleak Wind, dam Prairie Flower, b.
imported Sovereign. Dress = Green
orange and red.
Z. Warwick b. b. Joe E. Johnston,
years old, by Goodwood, dam Judy, by
imported Sovereign. Dress-Red anC
blue, white sash.
Association purse, $3.50. Mile heats
free for all. .Iqea
| E. A. Smiths b. b. Malcomb, six year
old, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam Lad.
Lane aster. Dress-White and blue.
VIM. Brady's br. h. Jack Gamble, Jr.
five years old Pedigree not known.
NJ. G. Costillo's b. C. Seagull, tire,
years old, by Bill Cheatham, dam Sea
new, by Childe Harold. Dress-Whit
and green.
| ]. Meman's oh. {. Magazine, four year
| old, by Australian, dam by Wagner
Dress-Blue and white.
In the pool selling at the Senate, las
night, Joe Johnston and Transit wer
nearly even, with the former q little tn
favorite. Malcomb sold as favorite, il
the second race, against the field. Leay
ing him out, Gamble was favorite b,
large odds, Magazine and Seagull find
ing no bidders.
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