The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-11-01
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THE TRoT go
three IN five, three OF more 20 enter, and
two to start. Premiums For first horse,
sS75; second, $40; third, S10. The entries
West (late Toodlesl, A. Rruee's pr. b.
Charles Frederick. and O. j. sehooleraft.s
Fbr. b. Key West. Positions were assigned
them as follows Toodles inside. Charles
Frederick next, and Key West on the out
side. i, 5set '.3
First Heat-severnl balks,were made be-
fore the word t.Go0 was given. Key West
took the pole from the first quarter, which
he kept throughout the heat, with Captain
West, or Toodles, about two lengths he
hind. Charles Frederick broke on the first
quarter, and this threw him far behind. AS
he neared the home-stretch Key West broke,
but came down to his work in such quick
order that he did not allow Toodles to catch
him, and came in first, winning the heat,
with the former about two lengths behind,
and Charles Frederick just saving his dis
tance. Time, 2:403.
/; Second Heat-A good start was only
made after they had been called back twice.
On the first quarter Charles Frederick and
| To0dles bad a slight accidental collision,
when Toodles broke, Charles Frederick
taking the second place, with Key West
leading. Toodles-broke again as he reached
pressing hard Charles Frederick, who broke
1 nf inf hoy on
fpeared from behind the houses Key West
still had the pole, closely followed by Too.
dies, with Charles Frederick far behind.
On turning the last quarter Toedles came
up to Key West, but the latter showed
him his heels and came in first, winning the
second heat, with Toodles three lengths be.
hind, Charles again barely saving his dis.
tance. Time, 2:3St.
Third Heat-At the call OF the bugle 9
good start was made, Key West taking the
pole from the start. Toodies broke very
badly, but went for Charles on the second
quarter. When they came irom behind the
houses Toodles was pressing hard on Key
West, and was soon closing with him. Th.
race was now very exciting, for as tlies
reared the home-stretch Toodles shot ahead
and the odds seemed in his favor. But Key
West was not to be beaten, and came in drs
within the heat and race, having won three
straight heats. Time, 2:404.
/ The " youngsters Prize "a single dasl
OF one mile, open only to four-year ol8s ant
under. The prizes were to first horse plat
OF the value OF $3.50; to second horse
bronze, value Of $40. In this race Mr. Ar
thur Hunter rode J. L. Carringtogas bl. I
Lady Milton; Mr.. C. E. Ashburner rod
his c. e.. Retriever; and Mr. Frank McGil
rode j. Boughrum,s' &c. T., Caroline.
At the call Of the bugle perfect star
was made-Lady Milton and Caroline necl
and neck until midway the second quarter
Retriever lost his position on the first quar-
ter and was unable ito regain it afterwards
Lady Milton showed Caroline her heels q
the half-mile, and was well ahead as the
came from behind the houses. Caroline
however, closed upon the Lady as the
rounded the honne-stretch, but the Lad
kept the lead and came In first, winning tn
race by three lengths. Time, 1:494. Thi
is the best time which has been yet made q
any Of the Riding Clubs races by one sc
. cond and quarter, and when it is take
into consideration that the horses carrie
forty pounds weight more than in jocke
races it is very fast indeed.
It is to be NOTED that the fayorites Wer
everywhere beaten. Caroline was by ia
the fayorite, and Lady Milton was nowher
in the betting. Mr.. Thomas Crouch de
serves credit for the energy he has displaye
in inducing owners OF stock to enter at th
Fair.
The judges present were- Major Thoms
W. boswell, j. FL. Chamberlayne, Esq
Philip Haxall, Esq, and DR.. Armistead {
Taylor, OF Amelia.
proeramn,e for the yirei7ia Rifin
Club Races To-Day.
! Hermitage Cup-Miie heats, best two i
i three, open to all ages. To first horse, Gu
\ Of the value of $3.50; to second horse, plat
or the value Of $7j. Entries: A. M. Hun
ter's Elevator, ridden by owner; j. L. Ca
rington's Lady Milton, ridden by Barto
Haxall; 81. Taliaferro's Stonewall, riddle
by owner; r. Bradley's Starlight, riddle
by Charles Clayton; w. C. Hobson's Fasl
ion, ridden by owner; w. A. Lambert
South Wales, ridden by owner; j. w. Di
lard's Mollie D., ridden by owner.
The Riding Club races will be calle
promptly at O'Clock.
The marshals have determined that ca
rirges, vehicles OF all kinds, and horses wi
be hereafter excluded from the grounds i
rear and on each side Of the judges stant
Programme for To-Day.
Running race at O'Clock P. M. for Hel
mitage cup, mile heats, best two in three
Prizes: First horse, plate valued at $3.50
second horse, plate valued at S75.
1 Trotting race in harness for foHr-yeal
elds and under, mile heats, best three i
FIVE; three or more horses to enter, two
start. Premiums: First horse, S75; secon
horse, $25.
1 Trotting race transferred from Thursda
to Wednesday, in harness, mile heats, bes
three in five, open to all horses that neYe
beat 5:40; three or more to enter, two +
start. Premiums: First horse, SIPS; secon'
horse, S25.
The Judges OF awards in all department!
will continue their duties till all are com
pleted.
The exhibition at the amphitheatre will
take place at II o'clock A. NJ, as follows:
First. Stations. &C., adapted to the breed
ing of improved riding-horses.
Second. Saddle-horses under saddle.
The Ploughins.Match.
The ploughing- g-match willtake place il
the Fairgrounds tomorrow Thursday a
| 10 O'clock A. II.
VISIT OF THE BLACKsBURG CADETS TO AS
sEMBLY HALL.-It will be seen by the fol
lowing correspondence that the Blacksbure
| Cadets will, by invitation Of Professor