New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-05
TIE TURF.

GREAT TROT on THE FASHION COURSE FOR 4
PURSE OF S5000-LADY THORN TIE WINNER
N THREE HEATs-TIME 2:233-2:223-2:24t.
There was the largest attendance yesterday
on the Fashion Course l. l. to witness the great trot for
the pTopretors purse Of 5000 free for all horses, that
that popular track has for several years past The
attraction Of witnessing the famous "Queen Of the
Turf" Lady Thorn in her first this season. in COM
petition with such renowned fast trotters George
Palmer, George Wilkes, Lucy, and American Girl, was
Irresistible to the masses, although there marked
absence Of the leading gentlemen patrons Of the trotng
turf the occasion The fact is that considerable doubts
herc ceItdIit ia tllIt az 20 lic t4vt COMM
races on Friday and Saturday which uncertainty
and doubt yesterdays taking place. But for this,
the attendance estimated at 5000 persons would nave
nearly doubled. The horses entered all started,
her severe races at Naraelnsett Park and Boston, and
she was consequently drawn. Dan Mace drove Lady
her owner She was in splendid condition and moved
well and fast that her friends became at last so eager
10 invest their money her that they laid 500 TO so
her against the feid. NJ. Robin drove Lucy Borst
handled the reius George Wilkes; Charles Champhn
as usual was behind George Palmer, ana Ben Daniels
FirSi HeaL-Wilkes had the pole, with Lady Thorn
second, Lucy Iurd and American Girl on the outside
The latter broke just the word given after
and Lady Thorn next ORDER and Lucy fourth AT the
quarter pole there was half length between the leader
George Wilkes and George PalmeT' ana the same be
tween the latter and Lady Thorn; Lucy being fourth
and American Civil last. Time, 50. seconds On the back
stretch the three leading horses became closer together
and the half mile pole reached in ll0 there
only neck between mt ana second ana second ana
third; Wilkes being only second % Palmer. On the
Flushing end Lady Thorn began 70 extend herself and
passing Wilkes she challenged Palmer for the lead At
the thTeeQuarer pole she had her neck in 'front.' Wilkes
being Tapped on Palmer at that point. Coming up the
stretch, Lady Thorns long powerful stride told with
easy winner by length Palmer beating George Wilkes
far for second place. Lucy fourth and American
Girl last. Time, 2:23l
Second Heaf.-No betting on the race, except for
second position and money, for which Palmer was the
fayOTte against the field. Lucy went of first and took
strong lead OF two lengths 10 the quarter in 34a seconds
Lady Thorn being second, American Girl third, and
wilkes and Palmer, both Of them q break some
lengths behind Lucy led the same along the back
stretch and 10 the hafmle pole reached in 10S Lady
had Wilkes on her wheel On the Flushing end Lucy
left her feet twice, and Lady Thorn parting company
with her drew steadily and won the heat by three
lengths with Wilkes, who came with fine rush Of
by a length; Palmer last. Time, 2:23.
Third HoQt-ln the place betting, George Wilkes was
the faYOTite against the field at Sos 10 $780, Going
around the turn Lucy and Lady Thorn were head and
head the former leading neck at the quarerpOe in SO
seconds American Girl third On the back stretch the
faYOrte half length IN front, in l:10 Wilkes there
being third, and Palmer fourth. Approaching the three
quarter pole Lady Thorn left her feet and her friends
feared for their investments, for they knew OF old how
gency, for a few strides he had her "a square trO
while Lucy, who had also broke could not he steadied
unit passed by both Palmer and Wilkes. Lady Thorn
held Ter lead uninterrupted 10 the score, winning the
heat and by two lengths. A capital struggle for
second place, between Wilkes and Palmer, resulted III
favor Il TIE latter by half length. Time, 2:24t
Pa.HoN COURSE L. L. July 4Pufse 5000 free for all horses
the s 81 20 TO the second 500 to the third and 800 TO
d. Maoes b. Lady Thorn........................1