The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-11
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The weather being delightful yesterday |
afternoon, the streets leading towards the |
navy ward bridge we're tbrouged with vehi- |
Giles en- route for the National race course,
in order that their occupants might be pres
cnt at the opening Of the spring meeting OF
the National Park Association.
From o'clock to the stream Of carriages |
and buggies continued, and by the time the |
first race commenced the largest crowd OF
ladies and gentlemen ever present ut this
course were assembled. Among the COM
pany present were many well known busi-
ness men, professional men, sporting men
and newspaper men. A very large number
Of those present brought their ladies, and the
National course presented gay and bril-
liant spectacle.
The weather being so pleasant and the
track In excellent order, II was expected that
good time would be made; and as the horses
entered have achieved good deal Of noto-
ricty, a fine race was promised. The result
proved that the anticipations OF the most
sangulne were realized, and a finer days
sport was never enjoyed on any race track
In the country.
Two races were announccd the first be.
tween horses that had never beaten 2:21, and
the second between horses owned In the Dis
trict, that had never beaten forty" For
the first race four entries had been made,
and five for the second. The horses for the
first race were Warsaw, the beautiful IRON
grey, owned by Mr.. Fawrclt, Heretofore no.
ticed In the REPUBLICASD Star Of the West,
q beautiful jet-blaCk stallion, owned by
Capt. Hancy, of Minnesota, but In charge OF
Mr.. FawCett; George VI. Patchcn, the Balti-
more horse, that had already Won two races
In this city this season, and Mountain Maid,
magnificent large bay mare, whose exhibit
tions Of speed over the National Course have
heretofore been witnessed with pleasure by
our citizens.
Warsaw was driven by George W. Nelson,
Star Of the West by Frank Every, Patchon
by his owner, Abe johnson, and Mountain
Maid by S. Clark.
The Judges selected by the owners were
Hon. Richard WallaCh, Col. Joseph Hall,
and Capt. 7. Nicholson. At three o'clock
the bell was rung for
THE RACE
10 commence. The drawing for places gave
star Of the West the inside track, Mountain
Maid next, Warsaw third, and Patehen on
the outside. The drivers were duly weighed,
and everything being ready, the horses
started up the track to get ready for start.
First HsE.-A great deal of trouble and
delay was o2CaslOnel In getting a send off,
six false scores having been made before the
word go was gwen, when the start was
obtained. Star OF the West and Mountain
Maid were slightly ahead, Warsaw and
PatChen closely following. Before reaching
the first quarter, however, johnson gave his
horse the WHIP, and Patchen shot ahead,
passing the quarter pole three lengths ahead,
Warsaw and the Maid together few yards
behind, and Star of the West some distance
in the rear. Nearing the half mile pole tho
grey horse forged ahead and opened gap
between the Maid and himself. PatChen, how
ever, kept the lead until between the half and
last quarter, when the driver Of Mountain
Maid urged his mare, and she shot ahead,
Collarcd and passed Warsaw, then went for
Patchen, passing him Just after the three
quarter pole was made. Star of the West
also shot ahead and passed Warsaw coming
down the home stretch, when the following
order was maintained until the horses scored
Mountain Maid in the lead, closely followcd
by Patchen, behind whom came Star Of the
West, with Warsaw in the rear. The Maid
crossed the score, winner of the heat BY three
lengths In 2:27l[.
At the close OF this heat, Mr. Fawcctt
asked permission to withdraw his horse
withdrawn, and Geo. Nelson, his driver, took
charge of Star of the West.
Second Hed.-When the word 70 was given
the horses got good start, Patchen little
ahead, Star Of the West and Mountain closely
following. At the first turn the Maid broke,
but Clark soon brought her down to her
work, and when nearing the first quarter
she shot ahead and took the lead, PatChcn
following and the Star behind, In one, two,
three order. Star gradually closed with
Patchen, and before reaching the half mile
passed him, the Maid still in the lead. Mel
son urged his little black and gradually
closed on the mare to the last quarter pole.
Here he collared her and they turned IutO
the home stretch together. Down the last
stretch they came neck and neck, and one Of
the prettest races VIC have seen was wit
messed. Just after passing the distance
pole the Maid broke badly, and before she
could be brought down the Black Star shot
ahead and came In winner Of the heat by
neat two lengths, the Maid following and
Patchen Just saving his distance! time 2.2T
The time on the quarters was MS follows
first quarter, Al; second, 1:l4; third, l;5O.
The result Of this heat, unexpected as II
was, created good deal of CONSERVATION
among the "horse men" who had so ylgor.
ously backed Mountain Maid aud Patchcn,
and offers to back the black were heard on
all sides. At this juncture the betting be.
came about even between the Maid and Star
Third Hed'.-The word was given with
Patchen and the Star ahead, the Maid
slightly in the rear. On the first turn
Patchcn shot ahead, the Maid closely fol.
lowing nearing the first quarter Patchcn
broke badly, and was not brought down
until one hundred yards were passed. How.
ever he lost nothing by his break, and still.
maintained the lead, with the other horses
strung out behind him-lhe black in the
rear Passing tue hLIl-mI, the Maid and
Star got close together, aud went for PatChcn,
gaining steadily on him mill the last quarter
was passed. Turning into tho homc-strctch
Patchen took the c,ulrc Of the track, the
Maid and Star close hchi4I, the black on
the inside.
A beautiful race wa tll?u Witnessed until
the driver Of PatChcn, N..dlH. that the Star
was gaining on him, pu.lyu over and took
the inside track, nccessituting the driver Of
Star to fall back, IN order that he might
score. OF course he lost ground, and PntchCn
cnmc In ahead by n neck; time 2.3l. The
driver Of the Star appealed to the Judges,
alleging that johnson had no right to leave
his position taken al the last quarter, and
claimed the heat. The Judges ut once de
Clded that the black horse had been unfairly
dealt with, and gave the heat to Star Of the
West, which decision seemed to meet the ap.
probation Of all present.
f'"'t fi'"'- ! III NNl-NN started WITH
Patchen ahead; at first turr the Maid closed
and was passing him when She broke badly
and lost ground, giving Pntchcn a chance to
70 ahead, Star of the West was kent in
the rear by Nelson, evidently waiting to
maze his squirt on the last half mile. The
horses passed the half mile In the same
order ns the last heat. About half way on
the third quarter, Star Of the West was
urged and soon passed the Maid, closing on
Patchen, who passed tho third quarter u
full length In advance. Coming down the
homc-strctch, rulcLcn trolted beautifully,
and although Nelson did his hest, the Star
was taken oil his feet and lost ground,
which johnson took advantage Of and shot
ahead, coming In the winner Of the beat In
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The fact Of PatChen winning this heat left
the question of the successful animal an
open one, aud much speculation was In
dulgcd In. Star Of the West aud Mountain
Maid were still the fnvorites in the pools,
and betting kept up very lively.
Flnh Hedi.-MOrc false starts, the horses
finally having 10 be started from the score,