The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-04

CleDDan was at bis helm. And there was Garoy
nanen Ss y q. Durham, and looking q though hs
WAS assigned to him BY the knowing ones. The
betting wss 80 IN the other race two to one on the
fsvorite, Giroy having the lead In the field, and
| Pldnfdgenef next to him. --,.. ..r.-- =
First Heat-After two false starts Gilroy led OF
with Chslmette behind him and Plantagenet and
| bsyonet bringing up the rear. Before the quar-
ter was msde-which was In 21- -Chslmstte put
MS Ioot forward and took the third place while
Bayonet sprang TO the second. At the halfmile
pole, which was reached In 35, Gilroy and the f.
vorite were still running together. with the two
others some distance behind. The same order
vas maintained 70 the three.qusrter pole. into the
home stretch, and past the stand for the first mile
which was made in l:5l, all the horses being no
der pull. The two leaders then closed up and
passed the first quarter stake head and tall In
Which position they continued to the hslf-mile,
Chalmette meanwhile having dropped to the
extreme rear. Then came the tug. The Stone
wall brigade came slowly closer and closer to
Gilroy, Tapped him, and finally turned into the
home stretch, neck and neck down the stretch
from the stand 10 nsme the leader. Bot as they
came nearer, the yellow sash of Gilroy showed
behind, while the two jockeys seemed emuious -
the end OF the stand the horses were running 40
close to each other that their riders might have
shaken hands. but with Bayonet ahead. One more
terrific cut. and he jumped under the string in
flDOIAQo00[
poor third, and Chalmette nowhere.
But no sooner bad the jockeys dismounted than
Giroys rider put in charge Of foul riding against
Miller, stating that when near the stand Bsyonet
had swerved hard against him and caused his
horae to shorten his stride. Upon this great was
the excitement upon the track. Everybody was
expressing an opinion: some knew Il was foul
riding. others had never fairer race in their
lives. while. unmindful Of the discussion, the
judges deIbersted over the matter. At last,
Gen. Hebert appeared on the stand and an
nounced that Gilroy had won the heat, with
Plantagenet next, Chslmette snd Bayonet dis
taDeed; TINS settled the question and proved the
II was now generally conceded that Groy had
the race, as his former achievements stood him
In good stead, and his magnificent running on the
hrst heat had showed bis speed. Betting there.
fore was merely nominal as only those In want of
o wager would take sides aginst Gilroy.
Second Hedt-Groy took the lead at the
jump and hept II for the first mile and half
making the quarter in ~, the half mile In 54i.
But at the last half mile pole, to the unuttersbe
astoDishment, Plantagenet commenced to creep
up and actually succeeded In colIaring his leader
But the surprise was increased when not con-
tent with running neck and neck. tie chestnut as
ne turned into the home stretch passed the fav-
orite. Down came the whip on GiIroy's isnks
and into his sides went the cold steel, bat Plan
tsgenets jockey carried ss stinging thong and
wore ss sharp spurs as did Gilroy's rider, SO all
efforts 10 the contrary Notwithstanding, Plantage-
net came in ahead easily with Gilroy sirainng be.
hind him blown and his speed all gone. Time
$50.
This settled matters. Gilroy, evidently, had done
bis best, while Plantagenet looked as though I've
mile heats would not be too much for him. Down
toppled the bay from the fayortes position and up
went Plsntagenet. 1t was, lie roi est mort uiue e
rotl and this time the odds were rightly laid for
in the sIr..~ 80
Third Heat-Plantsaenet took the lead at the
start and kept it al through, Gilroy contenting
himself with brush on the last half mic, bat
soon gave 1t up In disgust, and the horses came
leisurey In 10 4:02A. the first quarter having been
made In 81, the half mile In l:04 and the mile in
2:0S. alt ns fa
And thus ended the great race. Bayonet would
undoubtedly have won it had IL not been for the
csrelessness or criminslity whichever 1t may have
were twice disappointed. those who csc aped be-
ing fooled on Bsyonet and owned themselves at
fault on Gilrey, and 90 for once they may be con-
sidered to have been well beaten.
To sum mp the races, the attendance. as we
have said already, was larger than II has ever been
since the war, the day was all that could have
been asked, while the races proved very interest
ing. The following is the
SUMMARY.
MErN1Rm JOCKEY CLUB-Spring meeting of |
1863. First day-April 3. 1862 First race. |
Sweepstakes for two year olds dash Of one mile
$500 entrance, 500 forfeit, second horse to re.
ceive his entrance money. Club to add $500.
W. Cotirn enters eh. CofriA By Daniel Boone, dam
J. d o'f.lo. enter. sr. 1ha vaa. i1 v.nda. dam
imp Flssrss. BY stockveil.
A. Wilson enters or. JEFF Jennisgs BY Lightning,
Time-1:5l.
SAME DAy-Metsirie stake.-Sweepstake for |
III ages. two mile heats; $1,000 entrance, D. D.
horse to be named at 4 o'clock on the evening pre-
Fious to the race. Club to add $1,000.
J. O'FsIlon names G. h Ptrnfag-sa AZ O., by
Planet, dam Bonbsur by np Glencoe -. 1 L
snes Conisk names b. b. Gilroy, 6y o., by Lexlng-
ton, dam Magnolia by imp. Slrnoss I
Astsris Jockey club nsm's be. oAalmette, 70,
BY Daniel Boone, dam By Brsvn Dick .......... dist
T. O. Moore names b. Bayonef 3y o. BY Lexing-
ten. dam Bay Leaf BY imp Yorkshire dist.
Time: 4li-3:50- -4:02}.
The next races are to come of on Tuesday.
On that day there 10 to be run q hurdle race, dash
n miles, leaps. and sweepstakes for year
dds. Good horses are entered for both. Give Us
uch another day as yesterday, and we guarantee
port on the Metairie on Tuesday.