Helena weekly herald., 1876-10-05
LOCAL NEWS.
From the Daily Herald of September rs.
The Stallion Race.


The Stallion Race.
The Fair Association race for purse OF
S1,5OO, for stations, drew large attendance
to the grounds. The day was beautiful, and
eyery one who could get away went to see
the flyers. The grand stand was packed with
a dense crowd, as were also the balconies of
Floral Hall, while buggies and carriages were
filled with fair occupants, and every available
place from which view could be had of the
race was occupied with eager spectators anx-
ious to see as much as possible of the contest.
At least 5000 people were on the ground,
larger number than at any previous time
since the organization of the Association.
THE ENTRIES.
The following thoroughbred stations tor
the race we're: Bakers ''Sun Dance; Penn
berton's 'Turner," and Williams "Cariboo."
Pool selling commenced at an early hour in
the afternoon and continued without inter-
mission until the horses were called, about
o'clock. Turner and Cariboo sold nearly
even in the pools, Sun Dance bringing about
5to1 Considering the times, large amount
of money changed hands, and as it was purely
guessing race-none of the horses except
Cariboo having record-there was margin
for speculation, and the chance was eagerly
accepted by the betting men. We understand
there were $4,000 in the pool box, and it is
safe to say that the outside bets would bring
the amount which changed hands up to fully
$4,000.
At4 o'clock the horses were called up and
assigned their places. Sun Dance, beauti
full three-year-old, carrying 80 pounds, took
the pole; Turner, bright bay, four -year-old,
carrying 1861 pounds, second; and Cariboo,
also bay, six years old, carrying 116pounds,
third.
After two or three attempts, the horses got
an excellent start. Before they got halfway
to the quarter Turner took the pole, with Sun
Dance crowding him as second, Cariboo
length behind. Owing to the position of
Floral Hall, the horses are out sight from the
time they leave the first quarter pole until the
half-mle is nearly reached, and during the
interval that elapsed the most intense excite
ment prevailed AS the horses emerged into
view, Turner was seen to be still in the lead,
with Cariboo and Sun Dance tapping each
other a good length to the rear Between
the half-mile and three quarter pole. Carlboo
drew away from Sun Dance, and closed up
with Turner, and when they turned into the
home stretch they were neck and neck. Here
Cariboo gained slight advantage and took
the pole from Turner, and now it was neck
and neck race between them. AS they neared
the Judges stand, and about at the distance
stake Cariboo was half neck ahead, but
Turner made squirt when half the distance
was run and passed under the string neck
in the lead, Cariboo second, and Sun Dance
two lengths behind. Time, 1:494. After the
time was announced, an attempt was made to
sell more pools, but the friends of Turner,
not expecting him to be chased SO closely on
the first heat, weakened in their support, and
but little was done in that line.
SECOND HEAT.
In getting started for the second heat, Sun
Dance broke away and ran past the first quar-.
ter before his rider could stop him. On the
third trial the horses got off in bunch, all
three making good running to the quarter
pole, and being in bunch. Here Sun Dance
fell off and Cariboo again took the pole, and
when the horses came into view on the back
stretch Cariboo was found to be length in
advance, Turner second, and Sun Dance 8
couple of lengths behind. Coming down the
home stretch Turner's rider tried hard to re-
cover his position, but could not, and Carl
boo passed under the string two lengths ir
advance, Turner second, and Sun Dance dis
tanced. Time 1:51.
THIRD HEAT.
The result of the second heat appeared t.
put an extinguisher on whatever hopes th'
friends of Turner had of his winning th'
race, and it was generally conceded that Carl
boo had the race to himself, and the opinion
was fully justified by the result of this heat
After couple of attempts, both horses 90
away and made pretty good running to tn
quarter pole. Here Cariboo forged ahead
and before they passed out of sight had pu
daylight between him and Turner. Whel
the back stretch was reached, Cariboo in
creased the lead to good length, and gradu
ally gained down the home stretch until b
passed under the string, with Turner cou
pie of lengths on the wrong side of the dis
tance stake, amid immense cheers. Time
1854, and the Judges declared Cariboo win
ner of the race and purse.
The race gave general satisfaction, and
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