Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-08
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We have already given the result of the
two days races, bnt we cannot be content
without a few words descriptive Of the
contest. The recently prevalent rains had
made the track soft %nl hcavy,-yrcatly
inpct:;l'g i'c speed 81: tic contestants
There were some very .j1c horses com
pttin", --no:Ably "!cs!,crrr:" owned al
RnsI'tor>l; thinker" at Leroy; "Iapolc-
on,' at Austin; and "p incc,' at D:Gri!-
ing Psairic, all in ono t: >t,ag race
In the running; race there was "O!e
Johnsi'n,'-; fine Kentucky racer, Of De
c':Tal'; "LiGl':"';,' a beautiful and IN
r;:tuoos la.: colt If Grand Meadow; and
"Eopc" Of this city. The two first maui
&C! are rl;:sc|::: matched, aud the third is
bard 70 bca: Oh ajnmpcfU1o yards These
horses were admired Hy every body.
The greatest favogi:c: and tic fuulest
tro'tcI that appeared on the grounds WAS
"Litt!c SAM" owned at Grand Rapids.
Michigan. lie is 4 heautj, and has such
wonderful power AID agility us t, clal-
lcnyc universal admiration, and yet he is
not i fair r"ttt:,-running wiz, his hind
legs, while keeping the regulation step
with his fore feet. Hc was awarded the
first race and the hiyhcs! money On Fri.
day, tut he was lot il favor with the
Judges the next day, and although lie
came out ahead he was set back to 4th or
5,h each heat, because of his persistent
skipping. The best horse in the contest,
all things taken into consideration, WAS
"Brother Baldwin," of Rushford,-a fine
looking animal, honest, rapid, and caps
bic Of great endurance, although many
were deceived upon this point. At the
end Of the first mile the horse seemed
weary and oppressed with heat, and did
not appear to recupcr:itc during the inter
walls, but he stood five heats as we'll as any
of the others and won the racc,-lcaving
the track in excellent spirits. That horse
is worth good care and skillful handling.
Billy Morgan, of DEBORAH, proved him.
self to be a"Captain," and for honest work
and bottom he had no superior in the race.
Had the track been in good condition he
would have made it lively for all the rest.
The cheapest horse in the quartette WAS
Billy Woods, a little fellow from Chicago,
too light for such muddy work, but
sIrightly and capable Of some fine bursts
Of speed under favorable circumstances
Austin made very creditable display
of horses, and, considering the brcvity Of
her horse experience, is entitled to credit.
"Topsy" has been favorite here ever since
her performance last winter, and She is
really a very fine animal, but she is too
sensitive, and unless she CAN be relieved of
some Of her nervousness, will not be very
serviccablc in a race, although she has
splendid action and is as tough as an
Alaska Seal. "Butch er Girl" is a we'll
behaved little mare, very active and serong,
and with skillful handling will be credit
to the "Market" which she represents.
She took the third money in the Farmers
Race. "Austin Pete' is scarcely known
here as track horsc,-haying but lately
been relieved Of constant and hard team
work. He has some excellent qualities
and is likely to prove an "astonisher' to
some who do not readily detect points in a
green animal. "Napolcon" has a good
gait and some speed, which with care may
make him valuable On the turf, but his
size Will render him liable to injury,
if pressed too far. "Nellic" is q good
colt, but has already been ovcrworked. If
her owners would realize anything on her
thsy must turn her out for repairs. With
p+oref treatment she will make a record
yet. "Comet'' will re,appear, as comets
do, although sooner than is customary
w1t.. aerial racers. He is fine runner,
and will prove favoritc.
We saw but little in connection with
the races that was objectionable and we
are happy 10 say nothing at all, that was
disercditaa,e on the part ofany ofour own
citizens, or Of persons residing within the
county, There was no betting. and no
drinking, and but little either of vulgarity
or of protanity,-facts showing the man:
ayers to have been efficient, and emitting
them to much credit. Under such proper
direction, tho Driving Park may be-
come g place ofrcsort for all classes and
u source of universal pleasure.