Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-05-30
The Races.

Yesterday was very ulSagfeeaDle,
by reason of the rather high wind
which prevailed, and the consequent
clouds of dust. The attendance was
small at the racecourse, and the races
passed off with only moderate de-
gree of interest. The days perform
ance comprised a trotting and a rum
+. ming race. For the first the entries
were: J. l.. Roses Moor, Henry Haz-
ards Pilot Chief, and w. II. Cade's
Harry Dirigo. In consequence of be-
ing lame, the Moor was not on the
turf, and the contest was between the
other two There was no pool-selling
on this race, but considerable money
was staked between individuals. The
betting stood two to one in favor OF
Pilot Chief, and found plenty OF takers
by the friends of Harry Dirigo. Not
less than 5000 changed hands on the
result of the race.
THE FIRST HEAT.
Pilot took the pole and led off Timely,
holding his own around the course
and coming in winner by II length.
Time-2:53. In the second heat, the
horses had Il fine start, but Pilot Chief
broke badly on the first quarter, Civ
ing his opponent start of ten lengths
at the first pole. BY hard
however, and the two made some
fine time Oh the home stretch, coming
in neck and neck, the judges declaring
| it dead heat. Harry was sent to the
outside in the third heat, and the two
had n good send-otl; but Pilot broke
badly, and did some extraordinary
running over at least third of the
course, coming in ahead by length.
The heat was awarded to Dirigo on
2:53l time. After good deal of jock
eying the horses got off on the fourth
heat, DirigO leading at the first quar-
ter. Pilot did some bad breaking, but
came under the score with a little
hard work, neck ahead. Time, 2:57s.
The fifth heat was the best of the race,
both horses coming down to their
work in fine style. Harry Dirigo led
off with his square tretting, and main
tanned his ground throughout, winning
by ten lengths. Time, 2:5li. AT this
point the interest in the race reached
its climax. The heats stood two and
two, with chances in favor OF Dirigo.
Those who had made their venture on
Harry were eXultant, and offered
to bet their remaining cash on him.
| Several hundred dollars were offered,
doubtless by way of bluff, but nobody
"sawn it. AT last the horses were OIL
for the sixth and decisive heat. The
trot was closely contested and resulted
in awarding the heat, race and purse
to Harry Dirigo.
IN THE RUNNING RACE
The following were the entries: John
Reeds Bob Gill, William Berny's
George Walker,and J. w. Douathans
Ballet Girl. The race consisted OF q
half-mile dash and repeat, and was
run between the heats of the trottine
race. Bob Gill was the favorite, and
the pools stood two to one for him
The result proved that confidence was
not lily bestowed upon little Bob, as
he won the race in two straight heats
CARRYING off the honors and cash.
TO-DAY's PROGRAMME.
This being the last day, will doubt
less be the best of the three. a large
attendance is expected on the grounds
as mary from the city will be on hant
and the most interesting of the races
will come off. 1t is to be hoped tina
there will be an improvement in TIT
weather over that of yesterday ant
the day previous. -,
. The races will commence with
trotting trial, best 3 in 8, mile heats
to harness; $175 to first and $l25 t
| second. The Moor, Milk Boy, PHO
: Chief and Enoch Arden are entered
r A running race, free for all horses
{. mile heats, in 5; purse, $500; to tn
I first 5000 and 500 to the second. IN
. entries are: Mr.. Slaughter's filly Pol
r lie Lee, Mr.. Reeds b. $. Careless an
D ID. Richards s. &. Pm Coming.