National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-17
THE BRIGHTWOOD RACES.
AN 1SrEREsTINs AND EXCITING
CONTEST.

CO4IGoLs
WILLIAM PENN THE WINNER-TIME, s;sl
THE BEST RACE EVER TRoTTED OVER
THE CoURsE-FoUR CLOSE HEATs-FULL
ACCOUNT OF THE TRIAL-ANOTHER RACE
FOR "wednesday.
Just such g fail day as Washington boasts Of
was vouehsafed yesterday for the fourth rase Of
the fall meeting Of the Washington Driving
Association. Il was Just cool enough 70 be pleas
ant, and warm enough to dispense with oVercoats
and winter wraps and for that reason the many
who are fond Of such sport were early on the road
to Brightwood park, 70 witness what proved to
be the most exciting and interesting race which
ever took place in this city. The animals were
the same that had competed in the previous race,
except Washington, IT., . beautiful black stall
lion, who had q record Of go, and Of whom con-
siderable was expected, but OF whom little was
realized. His $40 record was not improved
enough to make him win; although, In Justice to
his merits, It must be said that he has been lame
for some time, and was sore when he started.
In the pools Penn was the faEorite twenty to
eight, with Lerian and Edwin Forrest about
even for the second choice. The attendance was
not 50 large as Il should have been for so fine g
race but people have got to be educated in racing
matters. Take Balumore,ifor instance. At the
Herring Run course the day previous, there were
more than
FIVE THOUSAND PERSONS
present to witness the expected contest between
the stations Bsshaw, jr., and Jay Gould, ont
which was such miserable failure; while, on the
one, and the time made, 2s3T, above the average
made in most races Of the past season.
The track was IN good condition, as were the
and down the track with their fancy-colored caps
just received yesterday, they made good show.
ing.
prominent business men Of the city, who drove
out with their fancy teams The reporters stand
was again the centre Of attraction. In fact, at
one time the crowd Of visitors was 50 great that
II was with difficulty newspaper man could be
seen or could see. II was, however, q good
natured congregation, and the way they beat the
newspaper on the result OF the race was q caution
One Of the company, an auctiOneer Of mighty
frame and ponderous voice, mentioned in the last
report, was on hand with his little commissions,
and succeeded before he went home in beating
the wheel Of fortune and winning numerous
Between the second and third heats Mr.. Ned
Moses drove the brown horse Harry @. Hill on
trial trip, spinning him the half mile In lis with
out skip.
ANOTHER RACE.
As the result Of this match was made for
next Wednesday, with the following entries:
H. G. Hill TO wagon, Jacob Lerisn, Edwin For
rest and Lady Patterson, (a new entry) to har-
ness Mile heats, three IN hye; Tor purse Of $3.50
more interesting.
Before announcing the result Of the last heat
Gen; Morgan L Smith, who has 80 aeeeptaelY
nlled the position Of tuage during all the races
took occasion TO thank those who had honored
the association with their presence and patronage
and particular word OF thanks to the owners
and drivers Of the several horses Tor the valuable
aid they had rendered in making the fall meet
ing the success which it undoubtedly was.
THE COURSE
was in excellent trim. having, during the morn
ing, been reharrowed and thoroughly rescraped,
m tn In
horses feet The constant work Of the association
the track has resulted in bringing 1t into q su-
peTb condition, mRkiDgit easy for tho trotter and
satisfaction 70 the driver TO speed hs animal upon
1t. The frequent use Il has commanded during
the past three weeks, both for exercising horses
participating in the races Of the fall meeting
Of the association, and on racing days rendered
It necessary that It should be ut FOR the horses 20
travel on. But there was also another considera-
ment, which was that most Of the horses taking
part in the meeting were from q distance, &C
eustomed 70 o good course, and had this been LEFT
been slow to md fault, and this fact being spread
abroad would deter others disposed to bring and
enter their horses here from doing so, and also
reflect on the association for not keeping good
faith in the promises made to provide safo and
satisfactory track. In fulllment Of these pledges
Horkmsn have been constantly employed upon
parison with any in the country.
THE RACE
yesterday was known as class No. 4, and open to
all horses that have never beaten 2:3s. The
purse was $780, divided up as follows: ESQ to the
winning horse, 900 TO the second and 400 to the
third. For It the following entries were made:
David Logan, Baltimore, b. z. Jacob I,erian T.
Nm Il, Moore, PhiladelPhia, B. 9. VIM, Penn, Q; W.
Martinsburg, s. 8. Arthur Wild, b. r. Perry
Washington, bl. S. Washington, u.
The horses were on the track shortly after two
O'Clock, and were treated 70 9 gentle exercising
by their drivers. It was noticeable that Wash
ington, u, showed evidence Of slight lameness,
pnt when MS owner thougnt might not increase
scented to permit him TO start, and If he grew
worse would withdraw him, which he was COM
PEELED to do at the close Of the second heat. The
others were in excellent trim, and moved around
the course as II feeling ready and eager for the
Tray. Edwin Forrest was not 90 frank" as at the
previous race, appeared in better humor and
acted as II intending to give Q better account Of
himself than heretofore. The others looked well,
and close and exciting race was predicted,
which prophecy was verified to the satisfaction OF
all the spectators. The judges selected were Gen
Morgan L. Smith, Meesrs. Monroe Salisbury and
A. 7. Whiting. At the conclusion Of this import
ant business, positions were drawn for with the
following result: Pole, Edwin Forrest driver,
y. w. Clark; second, b. 9. WIN. Penn, driver, ].
II. Moore; third, b. g. Jacob LeriRn, driver, Geo.
Ogden; nth, bl. 8. W ashington, IT,, driver b. r.
Perry. The drivers were then called up, and,
after being informed Of the positions they had
won, ordered back to score for
THE FIRST HEAT.
Either a better disposition prevailed between
the drivers their horses, for the second trial
the word was given and they entered into the irst
quarter with very good send of, Arthur Wild
having the best Of 1t in q half length lead. Ed
win Forrest was second, Jacob Lerian third,
w Washington, jr., fourth and VIM. Penn, in his old
scoring position, last In rounding the lower
turn Edwin Forrest drew ahead and led into
the back track, Arthur Wild still hugging
him close and exhibiting q more fsYorS-
since appearing in the races, while Jacob Ls-
rian with giant strides was oYerhnuling both, and
which Indicated heavy work for the victor.
while Vim. Penn for the nfst time In three
matches made q break, acted badly and seemed
almost beyond the control Of his driver. This
was an unexpected action from him by his friends
and some misgtvings were manifested that the
bay gelding was out Of sorts for the day. Mr.
Moore, however, brought him into trot after
his winning Of the heat almost impossible. Com
ing round the upper turn through the three quar-
ter lap into the home stretch Jacob Leriau aid
Forrest, and turned down the straight side Of the
track to wind up the first half mile with the ad-
rest pressed him hard, and Arthur Wild was
croEding the latter up to his work, while Wash
ington, Jr. stfll kept fourth placs. VIM. Penn
here made fearfully bad break, and settled into
run, rushing almost into the ladies' stand as he
passed. With this poor display on his part his
hackers began weakening, and looking about for
that had implicit condolences In the little bay and
backed that feeling with their money which in
the end proved their faith well placed, although
VIM. Penn lost this heat.
Turning into the first quarter in the last half
mile, jacob Lerian still held his advantage, al
though Edwin Forrest was giving him tough
work to keep first place. Into the upper turn
they rushed and then the home stretch. Here
came the fn1 struggle for the victory. Jacob
Lerian battled Well1or the lead and passed under
the wire about halfa length ahead OF Edwin For
rest, while VIM. Penn, who appeared 70 have re-
covered from his stubborn humor, passed WASH
ingtOn, il. collared Arthur Wild, and came in
third, Arthur Wild fourth. and Washington, il.
NTH. Tine, $40.
This change IN the order of affairs from what
had been figured out by the knowing ones
especially those considering themselves perfectly
well posted as 20 which Of the contestants would
come in ahead, caused q ripple in the poll cur
rent. Tho friends Of VIM. Penn witnessed his
bad behavior regretfully. and while the chances
grew simmer for his winning the heat, yet,
knowing his great staying powers and tremen-
dous bursts OF speed on turning into the home
stretch for the hnal struggle, they entertained
hopes that he might recover sufficient OF the
ground lost by his two bad breaks as to, when
headed for the judges stand, make one Of those
heet-footed movements and cross the score In ad-
vance Of his competitors. But his breaking he'd
been too expensive, and the loss of the heat 70
him was q foregone conclusion before he reached
the score. With this defeat before them there
were many reposing strong faith in the good
Lerian was first call in the pools, still they sub
stantiated tho confidence expressed by buying
him for second choice on nearly equal terms with
the favorite. II proved in the end that their
Judgment was correct, and their eteadfastuess
was rewarded by the noble conduct Of VIM. Penn
during the balance Of the race. After the usual
Of twenty minutes, the horses were