The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-27
SOUTH CAROLINA JOCKEY CLUB.
First Day Of the Spring Racing Meeting IL
Charleston-Fine Attendance and Pleasant
Weather-Limestone the Winner Of the
Hurdle Race, Lady Washington the
Railroad Purse and Granger
the Two Mile Heats.
CHARLESTON, S. g., Feb. %, 1874.

CHARLESTON, S. O., Feb. %, 1874.
In consequence OF the stormy weather yesterday
the races we're postponed, but to-day was very
charming ana all the surroundings were calcu-
lated to promote the great event OF the season
IL is the first time since 1861 that races have taken
place under the auspices or the South Carolina
Jockey Club. and the occasion has attracted rYany
distinguished men Of all portions Of the State.
especially those interested in the propagation OF
good stock The club is the oldest in the country.
having, with the Washington Course been estab-
lished in 1882. The track, whichIs sharp mile.
mas been put In fine order and the arrange
ments Tor the racing animals and the
audience made admirable. The number OF the
horses present Is thirty-four, representing the
stables OF Bacon Hitchcock, B. S. Lewis 4 Co.,
Weldon, Jordan and Wilson, none OF which,
however, contain nrst class horses The Judges
appointed for the week are Generals Johnston,
HagOod and Cash, Majors John Carly, Mcmillan
and King The races were decided under the
rules OF the Maryland Club, ana commenced as
three O'Clock. The total purses offered for the
week amount to $4,000. onc-har Of which was
contributed by the citizens, the remainder by tho
owners of the stables The pool selling was brisk.
Many ladies' were present. and the assemblage
was very large and refined, representing the best
elements in South Carolina.
THE HURDLE RACE.
The first was hurdle race, two miles,
welter weights, over eight hurdles three
feet six inches high. Purse 5000 First
horse, $50; second, $50; third, $50. For
this there were entered Lewis Co.'s gray
gedng Lanty Lawer, years old, by Mickey Free.
dam Zenith; L. A. Hitchcock's chestnut colt Lime
stone, years old, by War Dance, dam Transyiva-
mia; DR.. Weldon's chestnut lilly Ellen c., years.
by John Morgan dam Lizzie Morgan. The betting
was largely In favor OF Limestone, who sold in
pools and outside al to over the field.
Limestone won the race-Lawler fell over the
seventh hurdle, throwing his rider without serious
CHARLESTON, ;. c., Feb. 20, 1s!A-SoUrH CARO-
LIMA JOCKEY CLUD.-First Day.-Hurde race, two
5000; first horse $780, second $50, third $40.
l.. A. Hitchcock's Oh. 9. Limestone, years old.
by War Dance. dam Pennsylvania. .......... I
Dr.. Weldon's CHI. I. Ellen c., years old, by John
Lewis 4 Co.'s g. g. Lanty Lawler, years old, BY
Mickey Free dam Eenltn; ais
DASH OF ONE AND HALF MILES.
The second race was the Railroad Purse OF $500,
$3.50 the first, $50 to the second ana $40 to the
third horse. For this were entered Colonel Hitch
Greek slave Lewis i Co. bay colt Joe Johnston. by
chestnut t my Mortgage. BY jennie Hooper, dam I'M
known; Colonel Bacon's bay flly Lady washington.
by Beacon dam the Maiden; Inis was mile h ana
contest expected between Lady Washington. .
South Carolina nlly, and Joe Johnston. The former
was the tavorite at heavy odds and won the dash
In 2:2l though closely pressed by TaDtha. Joe
johnston came in third after having had the lead
for some time and then dropping thirty yards be-
hind Mortgage was withdrawn.
SUMMARY.
SAME DAY.-Railroad Purse, $500, for threeyear
olds dash OF one and half miles; $3.50 to the
first $50 to the second and $40 to the third horse.
I. G.. Bacon's b. /. Lady Washington, by Beacon,
L. a. hi Itch ch T. Tabiiha, by Tipperary.
LeM aM S1 Co.'s D. c. Joe Johnson by Hunters
Lexington dam by oliver. ........:.......... 3
DR.: weldons Oh. Mortgage, by Ionnie Hooper,,
o'" uuN"'"D' Time, a:2i. 'N''
TwOMILE HEATS
The third race was for the Charleston Hotel
Purse, $3.50; two-mile heats; $500 to frst $50 to
second $50 to thd the entries were
S bya1 Charley Ba; Lewis cos Say msre
Bessie Lee years DID, d BY Hunsers Lex
Hooper, dam Jefr Davis DR.. wedon's bay gelding
Midnight, years old, by Doneraile. dam Amanda
Ths was the race OF the day, betting being
heavy in favor Of Granger with odds OF and to
more than respectful attention and maintained
her reputation as q trusty runner.
First Hedt-The start was made nom walk,
Granger being sharply pressed at the first quarter
by Bessie with Midnight being held back by his
rider for dash tho Ms
Lees nose up to his nank. Midnight and Green
Peas were distanced. Time 1851.
Second Heat Granger took the lead but lost It
for time, Bessie having bravey forged ahead.
but yielding to Granger during the last quarter OF
the frst mile she recovered lost ground, how
ever and both horses alternated in magnificent
spurts Of speed, when, as before, nearing homo
length ahead, amid the cheers OF all the friends OF
the Carolina horse. Time, 351.
SUMMARY.
SAME DAY.-Charleston Hotel Purse, $3.50. two
mile heats; $500 TO the first, $50 to the second
and $40 to the third horse.
r. G. Bacon's b. b. Granger formerly Frank
Hampton). years old, oy Aysgarth, dam
by Charley Bail. ...........................
Lewis IL Co.'s b. M. Bessie Lee, years old, BY
Hunters LIE xingtOn, dam Choristcr. ........ 2
Colonel HtcncOck's ch T. Green Peas, years
old, by jennie Hooper, dam by JET DAVIS. dis.
DR.. Weldons b. g. Midnight, years old. by
Doneraile dam Amanda Morehead. ........ dis.
Time 3:51-3:51.
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