New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-04-21
NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, APRIL q, 1876
LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.


LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.
,.... Fsursh Day.
Tho spring meeting Of tho Louisiana
Jockey Club, April 20, 1876, fourth day,
proved something of IN event, although the
three races turned ont only three horses in
each. Tho attendance was fair, and the
visitors were quite we'll pleased with tho
| sport. Pool sales were lively, trifle above
tho previous days, before the race day, and
| on the course, previous to the running yes
terdsy.
In tho first race the entries were Kilburn,
Alton and Springlet. At first Kilburn was
. favorite by good odds, Alton next, and
Springlet next to nowhere. When people
began to assemble on the grounds yester-
day there occurred . change, which raised
Alton stock up to, and ON one or two occa-
sions above that of Kilburn. A rumor was
circulated that Alton would scoop in the
business, and tho friends of Kilburn weak
ened, at least some Of them did 90 tar a. to
hedge ON the start of this race, which
was selling one, mile and q quarter; club
purse $500; first horse 500, second SIS, and
third horse $25.
When the nags reached the judges stand
Kilburn showed up in the lead, but not
much to brag on, Springlet second and
Alton tarrying . little, but when Kilburn
heard cheers he reach forward still further.
Passing around Alton picked up little,
but was unable to hold his advantage ON
going in on the homestretch. Az was sup
posed, Springlet saw the tails of his op-
ponents. On reaching the string the three
horses found at least six lengths between
them. From the moment that Kilburn
started in to win the fret prize he never let
mp until passing the grand stand. After that
the youths that banked on Alton concluded
that their judgment was Of NO account.
Second race, one and half miles, for all
ages; club purse $3.50; first horse $500, SEQ.
ond horse $50, third horse SO. The On.
tries were Ascension, Survivor and Jack
Trigg. Ascension was . primo favorite
with betting men st big odds, Survivor
second and Jack last. At the start Aseen-
sion, appearing ambitious to serve his
hackers, led of prettily. Soon after pass
ing under the line Survivor picked up
eheerfully, and made . good attempt to
place himself close to Ascension, bat the
last named would not have it, and ratified
onward until resekinR home, getting there
about one length the better, winning tho
race, but he did not please his friends with.
out doing his best, - Survivor pressed him
hard, yet i: was asserted that the winner
stepped in under . pull. Trigg was some.
thing like ten lengths in the rear.
Tho third race called for something more
than the others. being mile heats, best
three in five, for all ages; club purse $500,
the winner to take $500, second horse 800.
The entries were Eniister, Newbern and
Port Leonard, the first named standing Al
with everybody, and Newbern second. At
the start Port was fly and prsnced off in
front, and the favorite in the rear, which
position was kept mp to the half mile pole,
though Port had lost ground at that point.
From that time ont each one put their best
feet forward, Newborn finally taking
place close to Port Leonard, then still in
front, but they failed to reach the cord in
time to beat Newbern of heat. It was
stated that the cause of EDlister doing no
better was in consequence of one of his
shoes loosening. One for Port Leonard.
On the second heat Port again led, fol-
lowed by New bern and then by Enlister,
but the face Of things was quickly changed
by Newbern going to the front, Eulister Sec
ond and Port somewhere. When Newbern
saw nothing in front he seemed to gain con-
6dence and made the home base something
like two lengths ahead of Enlister, leaving |
Port almost distanced.
This heat sent Newbern stock up to and |
above par, and before tho bell tapped once |
more Enlister and Leonard were sold in the |
field, Newbern selling - high as six to one.
Once more gentleman who favored favor
ties began to hedge, betting on Newbern to
got even.
The start was good one, Newbern lead
ing prettily, Enlister second. Before reach
ing the half mile Enlister found that he
could not keep up, but did we'll, apparently
striving hard to gain lost ground. After
passing the half mile mark, Newbern kept
The lead, never caring where Enlister or
Port were, getting home, say two lengths
ahead of Enlister, Port almost distanced.
This closed the contest and the days pro-
seedlings.
First Race-selling race, one uile and
quarter; purse $500; first horse $500, second
aorse US, and third horse $25.
}. Peins': ch; & Kilburn. by Rtngmaster. dam
3 aor!i. G. Alton, by iat Maiioy. dam Alta
l. I HI chcccis ch sprineiet by Australian,
dam SprinSbok 81 lbs: :...................
Time-2:i3h.
Second Raee-One mile and q half for all
'ges; first horse to have $500, second $50
md third so.
Y. Cottailrs Oh. ( Asoension, by Australian, dam
LILY wa.d' lol ie'; s.::;::. :. 49,;
Lexing on, us lbs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
,. Wllesn's b. G. Jsek Trieg by Lightning. dam
Lilly Aesgan l04 lbs
Time-2:42h.
Third Raee-Mile heats, best three In
We tor ell ages; first horse $400, second
orse 800.
|. B. Cbeathan's b. b. Newbern. by Van.
dal. dam lena Hsldi, &, lO4 lN..........1 II
. B; nos1,.' e. g :. s1%lis*r. % b, Inquirer. Ill
Leyd'e b. 6. Port Leonard, BY Voucher,
dam PYunella, liz lb0. 81 ,
Iime-l:47, las, 1:46A. II
Lecture BY General Sheridan.