The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-08
METAIRIE RACES.
THIRD DAY.
LARGE ArTENDANCE-
SUE DOusHfRTY WINS THE TWO YEAR OLD RACE
PRvATEER THE FOUR MILE DASH AND
LILLE MACK The lAST RACE.

| Again the skies have smiled propitious, and
there has been another great day on The Metairie.
The westher yesterday was simply perfect. A
clear sky, bslmy atmosphere and soft breeze
made the day one which fully realized what .
spring day In the South should he. And, ~ on the
two previous days Of the meeting, people we're not
slow to take advantage OF the beautiful weather,
and to display their appreciation Of IL BY enjoying
II to the fullest extent. At O'Clock the ladies'
stand was full while, for the third time this meet
ing, the ladies' took possession of portion of the
members stand. The club stand was also full.
| while the public stand was mass OF humanity.
1t was pleasant TO witness such large attend snce,
not only because it verified what We have always
| contended thatall Southerners have an instructive
passion for the nobest of sports, but 1t demon.
strated that our people are better able now than
at any time since the war TO spend time and money
/ in luxuries. a -
The track was In excellent condition. trias
dirty. but that did not matter much 1t track
fast time upon which might have been safely pre-
| dicted-and the result would have shown the
| truth Of the prophecy.
The races announced were three. The frat
was two year old race. in which was the greatest
Richards a chestnut fIly by Micky Free, BY Col.
Wilson JET Jennings. by Mr.. ID. +. Kenner, .
whale FLY, Demi-monde and By Mr.. Lipscomb
| Az Vim by Melbourne. Mr.. Rchsrds' entry
had the call against the field by long odds, Demi-
monde coming next; and bets being freely offer.
| ed that JEFF would come out no where. About
quarter past three the horses trotted up. the
fsvorite, beautiful chestnut, with white stock
ings, 10 king splendidly, and Mr. Kenner's horse,
seemingly little out OF condition. Nevertheless
appearances indicated pretty race.
The First Hedt.-After q couple OF false starts.
the drum tapped and of started JEFF with the ia
vorite behind him. Demi monde and All. next.
But Demi-monde Immediately took the second
place and went for the leader. So they passed
the quarter pole in IS, TO the half mile in 81,
with no change in positions except that Demi-
monde kept edging up to JEFF, who seemed de-
termined TO run for the heat from the start. The
same order into the home stretch, when JET was
compelled TO yield to the solicitations Of Demi-
monde. who would have the first place, and who
came in bslf length ahead Of him, In l.6ls, the
chestnut FLY third and ALI a bad fourth.
After this DemimoDde stock went up, bat when
the horses were blanketed and IL was found that
she sweated badly, 1t went down again and the
Odds II anything, we're greater than before on the
favorite. who looked in prime condition. Sill,
some thought that Demi-monde might bs good for
long rsce; the betting. therefore was lively.
Second Heat Demi-monde jumped for the sead
at the drum tap, but gracefully yielded it when
the other mare ssked her for 1t. The quarter was
made 10 rs, with the fsvorite ahesd Demi monde
behind her, JEFF and All politely allowing the lat
ter TO precede them. To the half mile Demi.
monde fought hard and succeeded in passing 1t in
5l3-neck and neck with her rival. Then the
fsvorite went to work and succeeded In showing
daylight between her ard the other msre but on
the home stretch Demi monde made one more
desperate effort, Tapped the nsneless one and was
slowly crsepipg 10 her head, when amidst cheers
and handkerchief wsvings, the horses passed un
der the string, the Richards hlly winner by head,
Demi monde second, Jef third, ALI nowhere.
Time, l:4s-sn excellent two year old mile.
ltwas now conceded that the race over.
JET, IL was evident could not win it, while the
last bad showed that though Dsmi monde might
have the heels for q mile. broken heats
left her no chance. Therefore there
wss but little surprise when In the
Third HeGf-Jen lead to the quarter pole but
was then sent to the heels OF the favorte who, ut
terly refusing to receive bis attentions shook 0d
ell his advances and took the heat sud race easily
in lisa. with JEFF second and Demi monde last.
Time to the half mile 53 seconds.
Immediately after the race, the winner was
named from the judges stand. As Sue DOugherty
she Will be known IN the future, and she wit bear
the colors of one of Georgiss fsirest daughters,
from whom she takes her name. May her career
prove her worthy TO wear the colors abe has won.
TIE -FOUR MILE DASH.
This was contested by PriUateer, agnes D0no.
can and AT. Vim, the lsst OF whom had already
won two beats in the nrst race. Betting
merely nominal. as the only chance the field had
against ths bold PrivsLesr was that his jockey
might fall of or that be might fall down. The
story Of the race il soon told. Agnes took the
lead at the start and kept 1t until the entrance to
the fourth mile. when Privsteer made a rush aud
obtained the place Of honor which he kept With
ont difficulty to the end Of the race. winning in
after the third mile. Ths time was as follows:
Quarter 0:33 half mile Los. mile 203s two miles
4:0l, three miles $3.50 and race 1904.
THE THIRD RACE
Was o pretty one. Ii was mile heats, two
en'ries-Mr. Richards Bette Bay. three year
old by imported Australian snd Mr.. Conlisk's
Litae Mack. I've year old. By imported Eclipse.
The mare was the fsvorite. though betting was by
no means slack, and the little horse found back.
ers plenty. Both animals looked splendid, and
good time was anticipated.
The First Hedt.-A very poor start was made,
with the horse at least two lengths ahead. Bette,
however. went brsvely 10 work to retrieve her
lack Of pmbleness. The quarter pole was msds
IN 26, (shsrp time with both horses 81 their
work. But in spite OF the best intentions In the
world Bette was forced TO plsy second fiddle TO
The half mile, made ia 81, when she made rush
and nearly took the lead. Bot the horse was too
many for her, and ungallsnty persisted In thro "
Ing dust into her face all the way home aud inslIy
passed uuder the string 10 l:46, hrst, by three or
four lergtbs.
But The mares friends were nothing dsmpsned
by the result of tkis heat. Twas the poor
START" said they, and forth 9ith went about put
ting up their money against the horse aud loudly
proclsiming that the mare was the better horse
yet. AS before, takers we're not lacking. SO when
the horses again started, they carried numerous
greenbacks.
Second Heat.-A good start this time. But Mack
evidently wanted she heat very much, for be
sprsng for IL at the drum tap and led around the
lis track. To the half mile Bette made two
| attempts at conversation. but Mack was unable
| to see IL. ssd repulsing every similar endeavor.
| came in an easy winner In LAS l.5. Half mile
| made in 81.
| Here again the knowing ones" were taken in.
Verify II the races are 10 60 on this way, person
| might better wish 10 be sn outsider than one Of
| the above mentioned Informed individuals. So
far race men have been vOefully out in their cal
culstons, as their winnings will hardly pay the
| odds they have lost.
We append the following
| Summary.
NrTARIE JOCKEY CLuB-spring meeting Of
| 1869. Third dsy-Wsdnesdsy, April Z. First
race. Sweepstakes for year olds that have
never won. Mile heats, SIS entrance p. p; or
| more to fill. Club 10 add $500.
| A. Kssne Richards names C.. r., by Mickey Free. dam
1 Blond by rncSe
d. Wilson nanes g. C JEFF JeaniHgs BY Lightning
| dam Becky bee -t....--..-. 2
d. y. Ksnner G Dssinaoade. by Whale dam
Knnebsba, By Mahomet ....,.......-........
| ". @. Epscomb names c Ar Winn BY Melbourne.
dam Annie Laurie BY Vincent Nolte dist
Time: l:5l3- l:4S-l52.