Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-05-02
THE RACES.
Third Day OF the Spring Meeting Two
Good Races.
The RsvOrlte Wins for Once. and Only
"Ry the Skin of His TeeGh.''

Yesterday morning was bright and
beautiful. No better day could be prom
ised for frst-class enjoyment at the race
course, and many ayailed themselves OF
it. All the trains conveyed out lots Of
passengers, 80 that by the time the last
one went out the grounds were alive with
people. The rain of the previous night
not only allayed the dust. but also gave
fresh and crispy appearance to every
thing out doors. The air sparkled with
brillaney, and the refreshing wind blew,
relieving the Oppressiveness of the heat
and rendering exercise out doors de-
cidedly salubriOus and enjoyable. The
band played round the city for two or
three hours preceding noon, drumming
up the hosts Of sports and pleasure-seek-
ers, and Underwood was up to his eyes
in business selling pools at the race
track. The result of the previous days
betting was rather demOralizing, so that
no one knew where was q safe place to
stand. Four out of the five horses that
were to run were favorites alternately,
and after all the vicissitudes of fortune
the other horse won the race. 1t was
another grievous blow to those who go
on their judgment, and was a triumph
for those who go it blind.n
FIRST RACE.
The minor stake-Mile and half, for
three year Olds that had not appeared
in public prior to the closing Of this stake, a
sweepstakes Of SIS each, p. p.i to which the
J. g. BalIentine's bl. c. High Constable sire
Blacklock, dam Alboni; green trimmed with
s. +. Drane's ch. q. Tom Aiken Sire John
Aiken, dam Likeness; black and black 81 lbs
George II. Rice's ch. c. Foley, sire Rodgers
or Rousseau, dam by The Colonel; blue
white sleeves, and Crescent-90 lbs.
George n. Rices Chestnut Filly, sire War
Dance, dam Alexandria, blue, white sleeves,
and crescent-ST lbs.
Fanny Bugg; crimson and black-S lbs.
Flush was the only horse in the five
named upon which no one appeared to
place any confidence, though Underwood
told the boys all the time that he would
certainly win, and showed his faith by
purchasing a few pools himself. The
other four were favorites alternately.
The start was fair and happy. Foley
got out ahead, but lost his place before
reaching the homestretch, and the
Chestnut Filly took the front position,
passing the stand four lengths in front,
Tom Akin being second. Flush pushed
herself into notice going down the back
stretch, and by the time the mile was
made began pushing up to the front
place. At the last quarter Foley pushed
up, but Flush disappointed everybody by
taking the lead and coming in two or
three lengths ahead, Foley having fallen
back. The other horses were placed
thus: High Constable, second; Tom
Akin, third; Chestnut Filly, fourth;
and Foley fifth. Time-2:4l4.
SECOND RACE.
Jockey Club purse ssOO-heats Of two miles;
for all ages.
Rice 8 Mccormick 8 Anna Bush, four years
old, sire Lexington, dam Banner; blue, white
sleeves, and cresent--l0l lbs.
W. @. Harding, Euchre, four years old, sire
Brown Dick, dam Odd Trick; red and red
l0l lbs.
First Heot-Euchre was the favorite
by ''slight majority" In fact, many
The other horse had won two races in
New Orleans and had prestige, while
Euchre had come out of his shell here
by winning race. Then the Lexing-
ton stock, out of which Anna Bush
came, is so very reliable all the time.
In the send Off Anna got away first,
and kept well ahead round to the home
stretch, Euchre being under a heavy
pun. NUI1luS uV6n Tic Ado1 y uttA LCA
EuchFe took the lead and passed the
stand ahead, and kept the position all
the way round on the second mile,
though so closely pushed on the eighth
quarter that some people thought it safe
to risk small bets on Anna coming in
first in the heat. They were disappoint-
ed, as Euchre made the string a length
or two in front. Time, 3:45.
Second Hedt.-The odds against Anna
became heavier after the first heat-so
heavy that there was not much excite
ment in the betting. The running was
almost a repetition of the first heat, ex-
cept that Euchre was only allowed to
take the heat by the length of neck.
The running at the last quarter was 80
close that every one became excited,
and the hooting, cheering, hollering
was great as the two struggling animals,
bent earnestly to their work, approached
the stand, doing their very prettiest
jumping. Anna was stretched out ike
a rabbit, and ran with her head toward
the ground and seemingly in distress,
and making great effort. She lost the
race by neck. Every one, save the
winners, thought it was pity that so
earnest an animal should loose the race.
Tina 3.dII