The Portland daily press., 1875-07-07
PRESUHIPSCOT PARK.
Successful OpeniDg-Fine TrOttin9 and
Large Attendance, etc.

Inaugural Meeting mt the New Park-A
Successful OpeniDg-Fine Trottinx and
Large Attendance, etc.
Monday the Presumpscot Park Association
formally opened one of the finest trotting parks
in the State, to be known as the Presumpscot
Park. Its location, easy access the complete-
ness and excellence Of its arrangements and
buildings. are sure to make it one of the most
popular resorts Of the kind in this part of New
England.
At the inaugural meeting there was very
large attendance, despite the fact that thou
sands of people intent on the pleasures of the
day were elsewhere seeking amusement
Among those in attendance were the leading
horse fancers of Maine, but many from Bos-
ton and elsewhere were present to witness or
participate in the races of the four days.
At II o'clock brief inaugural exercises of the
association took place on the grounds. These
were very brief and consisted of a few perth
nent remarks from the President, DR.. s. III.
TewksburY, who has labored SO assiduousy
from first to last to secure such a place for the
meetings of horse breeders, state fairs, etc. A
number of park police were appointed and
qualified. The more formal exercises will take
place on the occasion of the inaugural supper,
which win take place soon.
FIRST DAYS RACES.
The following gentlemen were elected judges
for the races which occur at this meeting:-
Samuel Emerson of Boston, Col. G. w. Kicker
of Rockland, and Abner 3arrows of Bangor.
The first race was for purse of $3.50 for
8 minute class; 5000 to first, $1OO to second and
$50 to third. There were eight ektries in this
class but only six started In the choice of
positions they stood as follows: Little Fred,
Mingo, Sterling, T. B. French, Joanna and
Geo. A. Aver,
First Heat-The horses got good start and
Joanna lead on the first quarter, but on the
back stretch acted badly. She come under the
wire ahead but was distanced for pacing. She
beat Sterling just neck and French was but
little behind, closely followed by Little Fred,
Mingo and Aver. Sterling won the heat in
2.41 IA.
Second Heat-A long time was spent in scor-
ing, but at last they got good send off. Ster-
ling held the pole and lead all the others until
they reached the back stretch, when French
passe him. On the last quarter Aver crept up
and passed both French and Sterling, winning
the heat to the surprise of all in 2.40 Sterling
| was second, French third and Little Fred
| fourth. Mingo was drawn at the close of the
| first heat on account of throwing shoe.
Third Heat-Ayer now had the pole, but just
| after getting the word Sterling passed and took
| the inside, which he held throughout the heat.
Aver was nearly distanced, acting badly on the
home stretch. Sterling won in $40 3-4, fol
| lowed by French, Little Fred and Aver Ster-
ling was now very popular and he sold high
making the next heat very exciting.
Fourth Heat-Sterling took the lead on get
| ting the word, French collaring him and Little
Fred at his sulky. Aver was long way be
hind. On the last half French lost his feel
and dropped behind, Little Fred coming under
the wire next to Sterling. Time $780,
SUMMARY.
PREsUMPscoT. PARK, July 5, 1s75.-First race
3mnute class, for purse of $3.50; 5000 to first $1O(
| to second $50 to third; entries, started:
FRED might light MS ste STEERING; 10.
| John Trout ms. g T. B. French. ........2 8 4
| !. J. Brackett ms. b e Little Fred. ........3
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Time 241A; 400; 2 80.
SECOND RACE.
The second trot was for purse of 5000 fol-
the 2.3S class; $500 to first, 5000 to second and
| 300 to third There were seven entries but on
ly five started
In the choice of positions the horses were
drawn in the following order: Lady Nell, Hon
est Farmer, John S. Heald Lady Daggett and
Ned. Lady Nell was the most popular and
| sold readily.
First Heat-Ned led on the first quarter
but was soon passed by Daggett. Nell acted
badly on the first half and lost her feet several
times, but on the.last half she settled dowr
and came under the wire in 35a, Daggett was
second and Ned third, Head and Farmer be-
ing some distance behind. Daggett now sold
| as second choice.
Second Heat-Lady Nell had the pole and on
getting the worl left the rest of the horses in
the rear. Daggett began to crawl up on the
last half and collared Nell. On the home
stretch Nell skipped several times and lost
slightly, when Daggett Tapped her by half a
neck in going under the wire, and won the
race in 235. The race now became exciting,
Third Heot-Daggett now had the pole and
Nell was second. Before they reached the
first turn Nell took the pole handsomely, Dag.
gett broke bad on the last half and lost his
place, but on the last quarter he settled down
and collared Nell just as she was passing under
the wire, Nell winning in 2 35 "a. Honest
Farmer was nearly dstanced and the Others
were strung along the track. Nell was now
the favorite, although large number were
confident that Daggett was the winning horse
Fourth Heat-The racs was SO even now that
great deal of difficulty was experienced in
getting a start. After scoring for some time 9
good send eff was got. On the first quartz,
Honest Farmer took the pole, but on the first
half Ned came in ahead of him. On the
home stretch, to the surprise of all, Lady Dag
gett passed both Ned and Farmer, winning the
heat in 237, Nell coming in the last one. This
caused great excitement and Nell was Obliged
| to take the outside ii the next heat, 1t was
now very apparent to those who knew Nell thai
! she had lost her courage. The Head horse
was row drawn from the race as he was not in
condition to trot.
Fifth Hedt-A long time was spent in scoring
| and it seemed as though they never would get
start When Nell was on hand in scoring
Daggett was way behind and when Dagget
| got little the start Nell would be a long dis
lance in the rear. At last they got fair start
Daggett having the pole and Nell the outside
| On the back stretch Neil fell back and they al
passed her. Daggett won the heat easy, fol
lowed by Ned, Farmer and Nell, in241.
The majority of the turfmen were very mucl
surprised at the result as they supposed thai
| Nell would win easily. The following is thu
summary:
PREsUMPsCoT PARK, July 5, 1876 Second race
SO class for purse of $685. $500 first 5000 to
| ond 800 to third; entries 5 started:
Dan Bigley ms. b S Lady Daggett. ......2
| A. Woodland ms. b m Lady Nell........1 2 3
y. GoldIng ms. g g Ned. .................3 3 3
| Lon Morris ms. br John S. Head. 49,. 4 4 dr.
| j. r b. Wheelding ms. Honest Far
FIRST REGMENT.-We understand thai
several of the officers of the First Regiment OF
Maine Infantry had an informal consultation
Monday while in this city, and concluded to d.
their utmost to have a regimental muster neal
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