The New York herald., 1870-06-12
HORSE NOTES.

One OF the most notable improvements intro
duced by the new troting rules the stoppage of
shouting among the drivers while trotting races
Heretofore IL has been the custom Of every track
driver to shout and haIloO during the race accord
ing to the points likely to be gained by It; some
times to wake up and stimulate his own horse to the
utmost, but more frequently 1t was resorted to as
means OF breaking up and Overexc1ting the contest
ing horse Many close brush has been won more
by the superior voice and lungs OF the driver than
by the superior ability Of his horse. 1t is decided
improvement to see this habit abolished, and race
Is far more enjoyable to the spectators than when
shouting and yelling formed part Of the entertain.
Mr.. Andrew Rogers has lately purchased a fine
young sorre horse, said to be quite speedy. He has
trouble his speed much. This horse and Mr.. Rogers
gray will make rather hot team If they work well
stallion Blll and brown or sometimes bay. Bill
Is one OF the proudest horses that be hooked up
and sets Off his trappings to perfection His finely
carved head, arched neck and majestic bearing show
him to be high bred animal. while he gentle as
child and unites the valuable quality OF speed,
having a record OF 2:4O.
Mr.. Buckingham always drives good horses.
whether in single or double harness. The large Duy
team ne Is now driving are slippery and one OF them
Mr.. Fletcher's colt Socrates is doing we'll
Robin is again on the road after a short indis
Mr. Payson's sorrel horse Railway is fast, but Ho.
ratio led him considerably the other day, coming up
the rOau.
Mr.. Joseph M. Pease is the owner Of as fine horse
and as neat an establishment altogether frequents
the Park or road. The horse is OF the Black Hawk
strain of blood, and stands fifteen and a nalf
hands, or silky, glossy black long tail, reaching
the ground, very stylish and able to trot in 2:4O He
Is q worthy representative OF his blood and race.
Lady Wells is again on the road and In fine fix for
work. Mr.. Martin May will take pride I'm this
mare. for she is OF the finest road horses TO be
found anywhere and 1t takes 'queer'' one to beat
her
Mr. McKinleys sorrel horse Mac is also one OF the
fast kind, and dangerous one for stranger to
good horses, including team OF PAGERS with records
OF 20 ana ,3l respectively, and they be found as
often on Harlem lane as on the COney Island road
Mr. POlhemus has obtained excellent mate for
his sOrrel mare in size, style and speed. They make
fast road team and are pleasant drivers.
Mr.. MOultOn'S stylish and handsome turnout at
tracts much attention.
william NJ Tweed has set up q magnificent four
finland. and was cut in the Park the other day. with
number OF friends behind them. Two sixteen
hand iron grays are the leaders, and the wheel
horses are bays OF large stze All four have fine
action, and, attached to very handsome Park car
rage they make very imposing display.
Comptroller X. B. Connolly Is driving very fine
pair OF bay mares to his top wagon.
Mr. Gilbert Is driving Snow Flake and mate to a
phaeton. They make handsome turnout.
Jay Gould opened his team OF bay mares by the
club house. and they showed plenty OF speed.
Mr. Brown drives fine gray team.
Mr.. Bonner logged Dexter a mile over the new
road wagon.
The great trot the Beacon Course between
Thorn, Goldsmith Maid, Palmer and American Girl
has been postponed till Monday, 18th.