New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-17

the starting point, when they were placed
on the right by file into line. This, we
understand, is the French method of start
in this instance at any rate. At the fourth
balk on the so-called French start, ths bay
| gelding General Palmer broke away and
started an exhibition race of his own,
| against time and the inclination of the
| SPECTATORS. The refractory animal made
| the circuit of the track four times before he
could be brought under control, his rider
| being utterly unable to curb him. During
the progress of this improvised four mile
dash, the populace shouted and booted at
the self willed horse and his powerless
rider, urging them on at each successive
round with sardonic laughter and sarcastic
cheering.
After this episode General Palmer being
well cooled down by his warming up, was
allowed to be withdrawn
On the twelfth effort to get start sue
| cess was achieved, and the ten beauties
dashed headlong away. Tom Leathers got
the start, Cape Race close by him, Mary L..
next, and the field following as they could
get place. Not much change till the first
quarter was passed and the half mile nearly
over, when Cape Race took first place.
Ronping Ghl pushing Tom Leathers for
second place, Wanderer fourth, Falmouth
struggling hard for a good place, Florine
next, and the others scattered. So to the
third quarter, which is passed in much the
same order. Down the home stretch now
they rush, all blood and nerve and fire;
the Lexington blood is telling, for Cape
Race is well to the front, Tom Leathers and
Romping Girl keeping their places, Wan
derer fourth, FlOrine fifth, Falmouth sixth,
Mary L. seventh, and the rest strung out in
somewhat dem0ralized condition.
Spite of whip and spur, applied freely to
the hindmOst animals, the string was passed
with the order unchanged Cape Race win
ming by length, Tom Leathers second and
Romping Girl third-the favorite Wanderer
fourth-and the others not worth speaking
Of. Time, l:4S&.
Prior to this race the betting had been
rather free on Wanderer, be being the
favorite at large odds; and most people
naming him as the winner against the field
1t is a noticeable fact that in the six races
run IN the two days racing of this meeting,
the tavorites have been beaten in five out
of six, yesterdays two mile heat race alone
proving the favorite winner. We annex
the summary of yesterdays sport:
SUMMARY.
Second day, Tuesday, December l6 1873.
First Race-Orleans Stake, for colts and
fillies three years old; $25 entrance, D. D.,
with 500 added; second horse to receive
$500, and third horse 500; two miles.
Ed Harrison "a. BonnabeD ch. g Fred. Bonnabel,
by King Lear, 81 pounds. s....................... /
V. A. Ryan (Johu Cofiee) gr. C. .--, by Light
John H. Stone, ch. Meta H., by Harry OF the
o.or Vest t. 81 pounds. L.
80 pounds. .............................
G. B. Morris b. g. Edwin Adams by Planet, 80
Fred. Lloyd b. f. Philomena, by King Lear, 81
pounds. Observation-Disclosures.
A. Bonnabel gr C. Astrapee, by Lightning 80
Time-3:46le.
Second Race-Two mile heats, for all
ages; club purse $500; first horse to receive
$3.50, and second horse $50.
W. jennings ch. c. Silent Friend, years old
by Australian, l04 pounds. ................
J. J. Crowley's ch. c; Darlington, years old,
by Exchequer, l04 pounds. ............... 2
NJ. Walsh's b. g: Port Leonard, years old, by
r. Voucher; lol pounds. :...........:.... 3 4
G. B. Norris ch. f. Nellie R., years old by
Lightning, l07 pounds. s...................... ;
Time-3:4SA, 3:47h.
Third Race-One mile with 100 pounds on
each; three year olds to carry ninety
pounds; no allowance for mares or geldngs;
club purse $40O; first horse $500, second
horse $75, third horse $25.
William Jennings b. C. Cape Race. years old by
Lexington, 100 pounds. ..............s. l
E. Warwick's b. C. Tom Leathers, years old, by
Camps Whale 100 pounds ds.................
William Cottrilps ch. +. ROmpng Girl, years old,
by Jack Malone, 100 pounds. ds...................3 3
George H. Rices ch h. Wanderer years old by
Warfeld, 100 pounds. s............:.............
W. s. Preslons CHI f. Florine, years old, by Lex
II, ington, 100 pounds .:.....-....;;.:.. o
Planet, 100 pounds. s.............................
M. Wslsh's ch. f. Mary L a years old, by Voucher,
E. Harrsons b. c. Vidal years old, by Le1ing.
ton, 100 pounds. .......................
William Cottrilrs b. f. Lotta Moore, 2years old,
E. Warwicks b. f. Mary Forrest, years old by
Tuskna, 80 pounds. .......................... 0
Time-l:4S4.
Thursday we are to have three fine
races; hurdle race, beginning the days
sport. Tonight, pools will be sold, as
usual, at Hawkins club room, commencing
at seven O'Clock.
We are pleased to be able to wind up this
report with the announcement that the un-
fortunate jockey that was so seriously in
jured by the falling of his horse U, on
last Saturday, is in a fair way OF recovery.
Arrival of Members of the LEGISLATURE.
Hon. o. H. Brewster of the parish of
Ouachita, State Senator, has arrived in this |
,itv with bis family apd 10 moly;pr orronro