The New York herald., 1869-06-04
TROTTnG AT The Union COURSE.
Third Day Of the Meetins-Twe Remarkable
Races-six Heats In One and Five In thu

Third Day Of the Meeting-Two Remarkable
Races-six Heats In One and Five in the
Other.
Out OF the fourteen entries for the purse OF $500,
mile heats best three in Ave. in harness, announced
to take place the Union Course yesterday only D.
Mace's bay mare Lydia Thompson, Dr. Ogles sorrei
geding Pet John Murphy's bay mare Lady sayres,
John Chambers bay gelding Twist and NJ. Roden's
black gedng Eight Bells came to the post; but they
made capital race Of it, taking six heats to
decide who was entitled to the money Lydia
Thompson, however, succeeded in carrying or the
first prize she winning the third, NTH and sixth
heats. The second trot was for larger amount OF
money and for horses that had never trotted better
than 240, the conditions being the same az those
In the previous race. For this contest there were
eight entries out Of which Mr. Wards gray gelding
Mercer, Mr.. Fawcett's black stallion Star OF the
West, Mr.. Roden's bay gelding Dresden and Dan
Mace's chestnut mare Louise started for the money
In some respects this race was very similar 10 the
first. 1t was protracted struggle throughout and
necessitated the trottng Of FIVE heats before it was
decided. 1t was eventually won by Mercer, by the
superior handling of Dan Mace after the first heat
The attendance was quite numerous, the track in
good condition and everything passed Off pleasantly
and satisfactorily to the great majority OF the spec
tators.
We VIII now give an account OF the proceedings
In both races, without any further comment
THE FIRST TRoT.
Yhe betting on TINS event was very brisk, ana the
following sales few that took place. showing
the estimate in which the horses held by their
respective hackers previous to the first heat
Lydia Thompson. $40 10 II % so 100 200 100 100
Lady Sayres. ....... 10 IL 20 rs so 100 100 40 40
The Field. l3 10 n 40 90 20 20
First Heat.-Pet won the pole, Lydia Thompson
second place. Eight Bells third, Lady Sayres fourth,
and Twist the outside. The start was not good
one, as there was TOO much difference between the
first and last horses. AS they went around the turn
Pet led one length, LYDIA Thompson second, two
lengths in front of Lady Sayres, who was one
length ahead OF Twist the latter being several
lengths IN advance OF Eight Bells who got away
last. At the quarter pole Lydia Thompson led one
length in thirtynine seconds Pet second one length
ahead OF Lady Sayres, who was length or so III
front Of Twist and Eight Bells, the two latter
stretch Lydia opened the gap and was two
Lengths In front OF Pet at the hafmie
pole, the latter leading Lady Sayres about one
length, the others being side ana side six lengths
further of. Time, 1:lsK. Going around the lower
turn Lydia Thompson still continued to lead two
lengths in front OF Pet and Lady Sayres the latter
going head and head. They were two lengths IN
front of Twist and Eight Bells, who were having
contest by themselves In the rear Turning into the
homestretch Lady Sayres put on the steam, and,
leaving Pet MADE play for Lydia, and she came on
her at Sucn raplQ rate tnat Lyula was carried 10
break and Lady Sayres won the heat by short
length. Pet was third, three lengths behind but
about the same distance in front OF Twist, WHO led
led Eight Bells three lengths. Time of the heat 3o2
Second Hedt.-Lydia Thompson was the favOrte
when the selling began for this heat, bringing $50,
while Lady sayres, the winner Of the previous heat
brought $35 Just before the start, however, the
hackers OF Lady Sayres ran her up until she sold for
more than all the others together. Eight Bells had
been drawn, and Roden now took Pet In hand Pet
got away first, Lady sayres second, Lydia Thompson
third, and Twist last. Gong around the turn Pet
led one length, Lady Sayres and Lydia Thompson
head ana head, two lengths IN front OF Twist Pet
then tPOtted away from them and was nearly three
onds, Lydia Thompson aud Lady Sayres side and
side, four lengths in front OF Twist Going along
the backstretch the mares closed on Pet but at The
half-mle pole he led by length ana hall In l:l6,
Lydia second, neck In front OF Lady Sayres, the
latter four lengths IN advance OF Twist. AS they
went into the lower turn LYDIA Thompson
broke badly ana fell OF four or 1--WE lengths, giving
second place TO Lady 5ayres, VINO made dash after
Pet, but IN the endeavor she also broke up and the
old sorre led TO the three quarter pole three lengths
Lady Sayres made another desperate attempt to
reach him on the homestretch; but. notwithstanding
by two lengths 1888, Twist third two lengths be-
hind Lady Sayres, LYDIA Thompson two lengths fur
Ttfrd Heat.-Pet having won the second heat bv
the superior driving OF Roden, he now sold second
he and ali the others together. LYDIA Thompson
sold In the eld for very little. After long time In
having the best tit Lydia Thompson second, Lady
Sayres third and Twist last. Pet broke uD on the
turn and LYDIA thompson TOOK the lead ana went
to the quarerpole one length ahead In thrty-eight
seconds Pet second four lengths III front OF Twist,
who was one length IN advance OF Lady
a succession Of breaks which horse can
make better than Pet, he went to the 'front.' but ct
the half-mile pole LYDIA Thompson was head and
head with him In 1:l6 Twist was third, two lengths
behind, and leading Lady Sayres one length Lydia
Thompson soon Afterwards made break and fell of
three lengths but she still two lengths ahead Of
Twist anu Lady Sayres, who were side and side. AT
the threequarer pole Pet was three lengths IN 'front.'
III. tuyn1 he nhAa of fhn
other two. Coming up the homestretch Pet had
succession of breaks, and LYDIA Thompson broke up
twice. in the first of which she swerved across the
track and Completely shut out the chances Of Lady
Sayres, who at that time rotting very fast and
closing on the others. Pet came In winner by four
lengths, Lydia Thompson second, two lengths ahead
of Lady Sayres who was one length in front OF Twist
| Time Of the heat 1854.
Fourth Hedt.-Pet was now the fav0rte against
| the field They lost q deal OF time In scoring, each
wanting an advantage over the other at the start
Pet got away first Lady sayres S second s 1 LYDIA an
| led one length Lady Sayres second, one length In
front Of Lydia Thompson who was one length In
front Of Twist. At the quarter pole, In thirtyseven
and three-quarter seconds Pet was two lengths and
half In front OF Lady Sayres, who was two lengths
in advance Of Lydia Thompson, Twist far behind,
and seemingly making no effort for the heat. On
the bacKstretch Lady Sayres broke up and Lydia
| passed her. and at the halfmile pole Pet led two
lengths Lydia second two lengths In front OF Lady
| Sayres who was SIX lengths In advance OF Twist.
Time, 1:l6 Going round the lower turn Lydia Ihomp.
son pressed Pet vigorously keeping him on che bounce
little over q length, Lydia Thompson second.
three lengths In front OF Lady Sayres. Coming up
/ the homestretch Lydia Thompson broke, but Mace
| caught her quickly and again made after Pet, who
showed symptoms Of distress. She gained on him
at every stride, and came over the score head
| TO head with him. Lady sayres three lengths
behind, about eight lengths IN front OF Twist The
| judges gave the heat TO Lydia thompson Time,
4 2:36
| Fqrh Heut-Twist had the best OF the start Pet
second, Lady Sayres third Lydia Thompson last.
| Going around the turn they changed places, LYDIA
| Thompson going TO the front and leading two
| lengths. Pet second, one length ahead OF Lady
| Sayres, who was two lengths In advance or Twist.
| Atthe quarter pole lydia Thompson was q length
| and quarter In front, Pet second, nearly three
| lengths ahead OF Lady Sayres, who was one length
In front OF Twist. The time was thirty-nine and
| half seconds. Lady Sayres stumbled on the
| backstretch and came near falling, and Twist