The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-20
MYSTIC PARK RACES.

a Large and Brilliant Assemblage on the
Grounds = The Horses Taking Part : The
Prizes-The First Race Won by Rosalind,
the Second Rage BY Goldsmith Maid.
~ BOsTON June 10, 1872.
The Mystic races were continued OF the park Of
that name to-day. The track was in excellent con
dition, as was evident from the time made by the
horses in the 22A class yesterday, and fast
time was anticipated from the celebrated
mares Goldsmith Maid and Lucy Indeed, their
fame as trotters was sufficiently powerful to draw
very large attendance OF people from the city and
the surrounding towns, the steam and horse cars
bringing their fun complement OF people, while
large numbers reached the Park by their own con-
veyances. The occasion was remarkable in conse-
quence Of the excellent trotting OF Goldsmith
Maid, she making the best time on record-2:16A-
beating her former time at Milwaukee quarter OF
o second,
THE FIRST RACE
was for horses that never beat 2:4O, for q pnrsc
Of 81 900, Of which the first horse to receive
$780, the second horse was to receive 5000 and the
third 500.
First Heat.-stuyverson had the pole, Coroner X.
second Brock third, Morris fourth May Bee nlth
and Rosalind outside. On getting the word the
pole horse broke and went to the rear. or the
others Brock Morris and Coroner X. had lively
turn for the lead, which was finally taken
by the Coroner, Brock next to him. The
latter soon fell back trife and Morris
went into close company with Coroner X.
Rosand placed herself third just after passing the
quarter, and the other two went head and head for
q considerable distance. Coroner X. drew away
trie rOm Nettie Morris, but was soon after forced
to break; he was soon caught down, however
and kept his lead to the distance, where he made
another break, which lasted until he crossed the
score, over which he was beaten by Morris neck.
Second Heat-The friends OF Rosalind stuck to
her manfully keeping her strong lavorite against
word was given, and May Bee led for q moment,
but the favOrite soon placed herself In the leading
sGng n MAY zee n sa na &
Morris having improved her place to third, Coroner
X. going to the rear. Up the straight side and
lind, who was going easily, with the heat well In
hand. The race home was good one, Rosalind
winning by half length, May Bee second, Coroner
THIRD Heat-It was now so long odds that Rosa
an ena on being sent of Rosand went to the
front, where she remained during the entire heat
1ne oehg t or oe Ss an" td
owing to his breaks, which were all In his favor he
was set back ana the place given to Nettie Norris.
Fo,,rtn Heat-On getting the word Rosalind was
sent to the front and kept there all the way round
held his mare too much on the homestrech, for May
Bee dashed in and won the heat by head and
shoulders, IN 2:33H.
Firh Hedt.-From the word "go" Mr. Dobe sent
his mare and kept her going so that none OF the
others got within length OF him. May Bee acted
very badly, as though she had thrown shoe or hit
herself, and was distanced, ROsalind winning by an
open length, in 2:33. The following Isl
MYSTIC PARK, June 19.-Purse 81, 900, for horses
that had never beaten 24O; $500 to second 500 to
n N md
l. Morris names b. m Nettie Morris. / 2
W. Mcmahon names b. g. Coroner K... 2 2
J. Carpenter names br m. May Bees Ids
s. +. Twitch names G. G. Stuyverson. dis.
A. b. Weber named b. g. Honest
Time, $50 is-2:aai Xi-2::35is-2: 1888, s~2:aa.
THE SECOND RACE
was for special purse OF $4,000, offered for Gold
smith Maid and Lucy; $4,000 to the first and 81, 500
TO the third. The reputation OF these celebrated
mares was such as to create great excitement, and
their appearance upon the track was eagerly looked
for. The Maid was the FIRST to appear, and as the
elder Doble opened her out up and down the
stretch she was greeted with applause nom the
spectators In the Grand Stand. Lucy was similarly
honored, and after few moments preliminary
work they were called up for the
FIRST Hedk-Lucy won the pole and had length
the best OF the send.olr when the word was given
on the second trial. At the lower turn the Maid
was on even terms with Lucy, and they made the
quarter in thirtysix seconds Up the straight side
they went like double team, the Maid making one
break, but 1t did not cost her any ground. The half
was made in ITO, and daylight was first seen be-
tween them, rs the Maid drew away from Lucy.
The latter made break on the stretch. The Maid
beat her half length in 22l.
Second Hedt.-The track was scraped next the
pole, and 1t was given out that the Maid to be
sent for time. The word was given on the second
trial, the Maid being near an open length In ad-
vance. and both going very fast. Around the turn
the Maid opened two lengths the best OF It, and
HS aSS Ga' 5 ssoS " heyq h Ksps e r % bae
up as they went up the stretch side, the Maid max
ing one slight break and leading three open lengths
Maid as she kept her lead good around the
upper turn. Lucy trotted very squarely all the |
way, and as they entered the h0mestretch she put
on a burst Of speed that carried her closer to the
Maid than she had been since the mile began. Mr.. |
Doble called on the Maid and she responded with |
tremendous dash from the distance nag to the wire,
vance those who had held watches on her were |
confident she had beaten herself, and when the |
judges hung out the time as 2l64-the fastest on |
record-there was loud applause from the spec.
tators. There were five watches In the stand. I
Four OF them made II in 2:16a4; the other stopped
on 2:l7
Third Heat.-The mares both cooled out excel
lently well, coming up fresh and speedily. Lucy |
had half length the best of 1t, and they were sent
OF on the first trial. The Maid gradually closed |
with Lucy, and before the turn was completed she |
quarter in thirty-nve seconds The pace continued |
fast up the straight side, the Maid and Lucy both
indugng in slight break before reaching the half
in 10 From the half TO the wire the Maid kept a |
lead OF q couple OF lengths and won in 2:l9A.
The fOllowingis isa
MYSTIC PARK June 19.-Purse Of $500, mile /
heats, best three in five, In harness.
w. ii. DOblc nameb h. nj. Goldsmith Maid. 1 |
o. Ii. Hickok named b. m. Lucy............. 2 2 |
TIME
quarter. Hdlc Nile. |
second neat........... 34h l:01s 2:l6A |
Third heat.............. 35 1:l0 2:l9A