The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-11-01
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR.
LAST DAY.
INTERESTING TRIALS OF SPEED.
FURTHER AWARD OF PREMIUMS.

FURTHER AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
Heretofore the Fair has been attended on
the last day only by few hundred persons
besides the exhibitors, and generally the lat
ter have commenced to remove their goods
very early in the day. But on Yesterday the
wisdom of the Executive Committee Of the
Society, and of the Virginia Riding Club in
setting down two fine races for the last day
was fully vindicated. The crowd was quite
as large rs on Tuesday. The sport was fine,
and the exhibition did not break up until
late in the afternoon. .-.
Trials of Speed. ..
A great deal of interest was manifested in
the races which were both closely contested
The Virginia Riding Club deserves the
thanks Of the Society as well as of all who are
fond of innocent amusement for the attractions
added to the Fair under their auspices. We
trust that the Club may be literally supported
and that it may always contribute so agree
ably to the entertainments Of Fair week.
PLANET CUP.
The grand affair of the day and the meet
ing WAS the race for the Planet cup, single
dash Of two miles for all ages. silver plate,
value. $3.50; horses to be owned and ridden
by members Of the Virginia Riding Club.
There were ten nominations, Of these four
came to the starting-poSt-viz.,
W. II. Gillian on Brennan. 14S pounds.
Philip Haxal on Lottie Lee, 15S pounds.
AS. Andrews on Bengammon, 154 pounds.
Il. II. Anderson Oh Starlight, 1872 pounds.
THE RACE.
Brennan had choice Of position. After a
little delay 4 very fair start was effected.
When the word was given Brennan got away
first Bengammon second; Lottic Lee and
Starlight about even. Brennan first reached
and passed the quarter pole; Bengammon
second; Lottie Lee third, and Starlight
fourth. They finished the first mile in the
following order-viz Brennan first: Lottie
Lee second; Starlight third; Bcngammon
fourth. Lottic'S rider was evidently husband
ing her resources for the final effort. Passing
the stand and entering upon the second
mile, the same positions were maintained
until after passing the half-mile pole,
when, and on nearing the thrce-quar-
ter pole, Lottie Lee, tired of her
long restraint, put on tremendous burst
Of speed, ran up to Brennan and chal-
lenged him for the place Of honor. He sub
mitted to the lady's right, and became her
train-attcndant. From the three-quartcr
pole the mare easily came home, leading
handsomely, winning superb race and the
plate. Brennan, urged by his rider, main-
in second: Starlight third, Bcng;mmon last.
Time, 3:5S2.
SUMMARY.
Uctoircr 81. 1873 Flat race for all ages-wclter
weights. Single dash Of two miles. Silver cup va
rhilip tiaxali's C. III. Lottie Lee. six years old,
by Planet. SO pounds. Ridden by owncr...... /
W. Eoanc Ruins c. e. Br, nuan, four years old.
by Orion. las pounds. Ridden hy W. ii. Gill
X. iiiys Braiieys c. Z. siarg, three years old, 10y
Dcucali III. 1872 pounds. Ridden by X. Ill. An
d. :. Wa,sou's u. C. Beug;tu mon. five wears old
by Orion, IL pounds. Ridden by a. :. An
Time, 3:JsI.
This ended the running races for the day
and meeting. 1t will be long remembered
by these whose good fortune it WAS TO be
there. Taking into account the time II AIDE.
and all the attending circumstances, it may
be called Il remarkable race. The horses are
owned and ridden for the ordinary purposes
of saddlc-horSeS by gentlemen of the Virgil
mia Riding Club. None Of them had been
previously trained for racing. 1t should be
noted, too, they carried wcltcr weights
the winner being three pounds over
weighted, carrying 15S instead OF 1oj
pounds, her due. The second mile was
made in 1:36.
The riding was excellent. The consum.
mate skill and judgment displayed by Mr.
HaXall in bringing his mare SO successfully
and in such fine condition through hotly'
contested race Won for him the admiration
of experienced turfinen and the hearty con-
gratulatons of his host Of friends.
The winner is splendidly-fOrmed chest
nut mare, six years old, by Planet out OF
MichauX's Ducalion mare. She is specially
noticeable for her fine muscular Development
her open throttle, and free play of the respi'
ratory organs---showing great endurance
and staying power. She has been owned
and ridden by Mr.. Haxail for more than two
years, and previous to her beautiful per
iormance in running and winning the mile
race the second day of the meeting hao
never had trial of her speed.
Mr.. Rutins fine colt Brennan, ridden by
Mr.. w. H. Gilham, made good second ano
has Il fine promise. He is halt brother tc
the winner-being by Orion out OF the same
dam.
THE TRoTTING MATCH
was between Huntress and Goshen Maid
Close running, but on the part OF Goshel
Maid bad driving. HuutreSs won III 2:30
2:25, 2:33.
Premium List.
The following is the list of premiums an
nounced by the judges OIL yesterday:
CITIZENS SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
Best sample of five bushels of corn raised
in Virginia, exhibited by producer, $50, )
NJ. Lyneman, Henrico. Best specimen OF
type made III Virginia, exhibited by founder
$40, II. l.. Pelouze e. Co. Best specimen OF
printing, Wrapping, and wrting-paper made
in Virginia, S25 each, Richmond Milling
Company. Best book-binding done i'll Nlr'
sinia, $40, Randolph & English. Best spe
cimen of plain and ornamental printing done
in Virginia, $50, George w. Gary. Mode
OF best steam-engine made in Virginia
and exhibited by maker, Sl0O, Franklin
Machine Company. Best tobacco fertilizer
made in Virginia and exhibited by maker.
S25: best grain fertilizer, S25; best truck
fertilizer, $50, Southern Fertilizing Compa.
nv. Best two-horse family carriage made
in Virginia and exhibited by maker, $25, Q.
A. Francis. Best buggy made in Virginia
and exhibited by maker, S25, George A.
Ainslie. Best dray for city hauling, $40,
Hoffman & Brothers. Best specimen Of flour
barrels made in Virginia, $40, j. 81. Gwath.
mey, King William county. Best granite
dressed from Virginia quarry, $50, Wilson
& Sons. Best cooking-stoye made in Virgi'
mia, S25; best heating-stoye made in Virgi.
nia. SIS. Richmond Architectural Iron
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