The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-18
RUTLAND TROTrING PARK.


\ Look Through DanYOrth's stables.
About year ago THE GLOBE gave de-
scription of several noted horscs,lat that
time in training, under MIA. II. Dantorth
at the above named park and took occasion
at that time to congratulate Rutland upon
having so good parl. within her borders,
and upon the fact, also, that so fine speci-
mems of horsefesh were exhibited therein
The skill of Mr.. Danforth, as trainer of
colts and horses, is too well known in this
vicinity, as well as throughout the state. to
need extended comment at this time. He
has been in charge of the fair grounds and
park for the past five years, and has kept
the same i'll splendid order, at the same
time having under his care very large
number of fast horses and other animals,
which haye been trained for the track by
him much to his personal credit. The sea-
son having returned when the race-coursc
is again prepared for the speeding of fast
horses and for the visits of horse fanciers
and the jockey, it may be interesting to re-
turn to the subject and give some account
of what is to lie seen at the Rutland Trot-
ting Park, with few words upon some of
the animals which are to be 'trotted out
the coming season.
We understand that racing will be lively
this season at the park and will begin early
and last long time. The first race will
come off the latter part of June. AS will
be remembered the State Fair is to be held
upon these grounds in September. as last
year, and although the jollities and parade
OF the ''sodiers reunion" is to be held else
where this year, yet the park will not lack
for excitement and the turf will be trodden
by thousands eager for sport and sure to
get it.
The stables of Mr. Danforth contain
several horses of celebrity and others who
are certain to make good record this sea-
son though yet unknown to fame. Among
the first in point of interest is
HIGHLAND GREY.
This horse is somewhat new to this track.
though he has trotted here some few years
ago but has now returned and preparing
for the course this season. lie is owned by
Messrs. kiely and Ford, two gentlemen OF
Poultney. and although a fast stopper has
never made Il record on dirt less than 2:5S.
He has, however, achieved considerable
reputation upon the ice. and at Shoreham
made 2:2O on Il track measuring "a feet
more than Il mile. This gives him the
name OF the fastest horse on the ice in this
section. He is of splendid build, stands
lob, good proportions and peculiarly gen
tie and easy 10 handle. lie was sired by
old "Darkey,' and will he seven the 9th of
June. He came here on the 7ih is in
charge of one Of his owners, and will be
hard tn pass on the track this summer He
is valued at $4,000 by his owners. who
have refused Il 6Ona fife offer of 81. 900 for
him.
The wcl-known stallion,
TAM osuANrEn,
is at the stables again this season and will
contest the lorOrs of the race with the
best OF them. He has Il record of 2:37,
while last season he was very unfortunate
on this track in having poor drivers and
being distanced several times This, how
ever, does not discourage his owners.
Messrs f.. Foster Cooke and Edward
Guilty, and his 1.-the and handsome figure
will be seen frequently this season. lie is
six this spring, sired by the 'Green Noun
tam Banner and out of an Ethan Allen
mother
Gen. II II. Baxter has two fine horses
here this season which are liable to make
their mark upon the track, Independence
and the Messenger horse Frank
INDEPENDENCE
is but two years old next 4th of July and a
last stopper, with no record. He stands
of =, Il 40
bone and muscle is not equalled in this sec
ton. He Is now in training under Mr..
DantOrth sired by ",John Morrill," and out
Of Black llambletonian of Long Island, and
formerly owned by Hon. Rufus Hatch.
is a four-year-old, stands 10. 6, and, like the
aforementioned, is without record, and in
, training. He was sired by the Messenger
horse of Long Island, and partakes of the
good qualities of its llustriOus mother, be-
inc an excellent stopper and of consider
able value
Dr. Middleton Goldsmith has a fine stal
| lion standing at the stables, named
5 GENERAL BAXTER,
, that is worthy of notice He is five
this spring and stands 10 hands high. lii
= was sired by ''young Ethan" of Shclburnt
and out of a Hambletonan mother who
C made a record of 2.42 when four yea
3" old. The General is not a trotter, but il
n one of the finest specimens of horse fesl
a we have seen in long time.
f Mr.. Edward Hines of Brandon has
Il half-brother of the General" named
a THREE TO ONE,
c on account of having three white feet. LII
will be three Goth of June and is withou
lnt hp hast Il FL
l. State. He stands 1913. of fine bay
G out of a SHERMAN" mother from Ticonde
Ii roga, and perfect beauty in every way
i Mr.. Levi Foster of West Rutland has
IS fine Morgan colt in training here whc
d is likely to make Il record; as he Is trotte
&c of much promise. He is two years old til
q 10Th of July, out of Morgan mare an
/. sired by the "Walkil Chief" who wa
sired by a lIambletonian; has the best O
,e trotting blood in his veins and of the RICH
If metal. We understand his owner has +,
s. fused 81 900 Tor him; he is growing NOR
Is valuable every day as trotter under til
IS proper training.
Mr.. Danforth has good animal in tn
a stable in
=, DUBLIN DAN,
m who has record of $50, and very apt t
y beat that this season. He was purchase
VI Nfto. only u tiuy VI TWO itSt
re who brought him from Hubbardton, and
lg to trot on the park this summer. He WI
to sired by the "Green Mountain Banner" an
III out of a messenger" mare.
lie Mr.. Danforth also has the mare ''Fanny
r. in good working order for the track, an
will show her good qualities not long ate
X the season commences.
ed Mr.. ii. G. Tenant, cashier of the ban
ne at Bethel, has handsome soriel gelding,
d.
BILLY,
H. in training for trotter, which is a prom
ir- Using animal. lie will be FIVE this spril
AZ. and has no record. He was sired by Il
,rs Clifford Morgan and has a "Duruf1
he mother; stands 1872 and is a beauty.
es Mr.. W. +. Page has handsome bay fl
,e year old ut the stable, which is very fiji