Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-11-05


ISOLATION Race Track, situated about
az miles north Of Virginia City. The
route all along, abounds In magni-
ficent and picturesque scenery. On
either side of the road are to be seen
everywhere evidences Of gigantic up
heavals and convulsive throes Of Dame
Nature In primeval ages. The track
itself Is In splendid condition, and
with the surrounding grounds, is des-
tined eventually to be converted into
a park, comparing favorably with any
of the Gardens on the Pacific Coast.
There Is an abundance Of the purest
water in the neighborhood and we UNI
derstand that 1t Is the intention Of Mr..
J. w. Orndorft, the present proprie-
tor. to irrigate the valley plentlfully
throughout its full extent and to grow
thereon a fine crop Of alfalfa. 1t Is
also his intention to have connected
with the same a geological garden, con-
tanning all the Wild animals obtaina-
ble on the coast. He has the promise
Of a couple Of deer, ar antelope, a
bear, and a hybrid specimen Of a
Rocky Mountain sheep from Elko. A
number of geological curiosities will
also be gathered from the Sierra Ne
vada and Rocky mountains. Grounds
have also been! marked off for foot
races, pigeon shooting and rifle prao-
tice. The rae track, as we approach
ed it in the early morning, presented a
very animated appearance. A consid-
cradle number Of swift running and
trotting horses were flying over the
track at u very lively pace. Every
thing about the grounds was n con
slant and continual reminder OF the
celebrated turfman, Hiram Woodruff.
Running Horses
Among the running horses we no.
ticed the celebrated stallion Bots
D'Arc. owned by Hal Clayton, Of
Carson. and ridden by VIM. Applebce.
He appears to be in good condition for
the mile and repeat race. Nettie
George, a thoroughbred. who Is being
trained by Shanghai" also appears
to be ready for work. She will run In
the same race with Bots D'Arc.
Among the horses entered for the half
mile and repeat race, which were
taking their exercise, We noticed n
powerful and splendid looking sor-
rel stallion named Jordan, which
Is in tho experienced hands OF William
Leigh ; also his competitor, Tom Kent.
II fast nag which is being handled by
Lem Woithington; he Is in better con-
dition than when he ran at Carson. 1t
Is expected that a number OF other
horses will be entered for the same
race which Is announced to take place
on Friday next.
Trotting Horses
Among the trotting horses flying
over the track, We noticed a noble
looking sorrel named Grant. He picks
up his feet gingerly, and will give q
good account Of himself In the com.
Ing races. He Is entered for the $3.50
purse. Our attention was next ar
rested BY a little bay mare owned by
Hank Smith. and handled by Jack
Nichols. She Is n quick stopper, and
will be entered for the same purse.
a gray horse named Chicken, and
owned By JAS. w. Orndorif, was also
being speeded over the track ut n lei
surly pace entered for some race ;
appears to be in excellent condition.
4 bay gelding owned by Hon. l.. L.
Fox. Of Gold Hill, and handled by
w. Cavle. a quick stopper. was there.
A buckskln horse. called Oregon
Jake, owned by Mr.. Breed, was tearing
Owe the track at n terrific rate OF
speed. He Is looking magniticently,
and will make a good showing for him
self when speeded. He Is entered for
a 1900 purse, free to all competitors.
Ocean Boy, a fine looking animal,
belonging to Putnam. was taking a
little exercise; also Silver Heels aud
Trine. n little beauty, belonging to
Jas. w. Orndorff-all working splen-
didly.
All of the stock enumerated above
are being handled by experienced
groomsmen. and receive most excel
lent ARE aud attention, and are pro-
vided with the daintiest food. We
noticed three men working upon
Jordan after he had taken 4 few runs
around the track.
The ground In the vicinity Of the
stables was covered with skeleton
wagons and sulkies and unwashed
youngsters running 10 and fro with
sponge and buckets Of water, the
whole presenting q very lively APP
pearance. The full particulars con-
corning the races will be found on tho
bills posted about town.