The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-06
PresumpscOt Park.

The races that were postponed from the af-
ternoon of the Fourth on account of the rain
took place yesterday afternoon in the presence
of fair number of spectators. The track had
been thoroughly swept and was in excellen t
condition. There were five entries in the 8
minute class and four in the 2.4O class One
heat Of the minute class was trotted on the
Fourth and won by Fannie in 2.4.. At quar-
ter past o'clock the bell was rrng for the first
heat.of the 2.4O class.
2.40 Glass.
The four entries in this class were as follows
Nellie entered by j. NJ. Milliken of Saco Beau
regard by John Day, Portland; Nellie Sherman
by j. E. Noyes, Portland; Dan Trull by A. c.
Scribner, Portland. All started and the pole
fell to Dan Trull, Nellie Sherman second The
purse was 5000. The first money went to
Beauregard and the second to Nellie Sherman.
=, LIST Heat-When the word was given. Nellie
Sherman had the lead, but Beauregard took it
from her on the first half and held it. Dan
Trull behaved badly and ran nearly all the last
half, Nellie keeping her company in the rear
Of the other two. Dan Trull and Nellie were
distanced. Beauregard won the heat in 2.39.
I'd Heot-Upon the first score the word was
given and Beauregard at once took the lead
and held it easily throughout. Time 2.44.
Sd Hedt-Was one of the best trotted of the
afternoon. Nellie Sherman passed the wire
Beauregard took the lead. There was little
more than length between them during the
heat Beauregard passed under the wire in
2.40, winning the race in three straight heats
| SUMMARY.
PREsUMPsooT PARK. July 9Th, 1s76.-Race for
horses that never beat 240 for purse of $780, 800
| to first, $50 to second and $40 to third.
John DAILY, Portland, MS. G. G. Beauregard III 1
j. e. NOyes, Portland, MS. b. m. Nellie Sher-
A. G. Scribner, Portland, ms. b. g. Dan Trull. dis
j. M. Milliken, Saco ms. br. m. Nettie...... dis
Time-2.37, IA, 2.4O.
8 Minute Class
There were five entries in this class, as fol-
lows: Cashier, entered by John DAILY, Portland
| Roland by John Dow, Lyman; Fannie by
Chas. Rugg, Portland; Presumpscot Girl by
w. M. Allen, Portland; Centennial by r.. T.
Larrabee, Portland. All started that entered
Roland had the pole at the first heat on the
Fourth Fannie second and Presumpscot Girl
| third. The purse was 5000. Roland won the
| first money, Fannie second and Presumpscot
| Girl third
I'd Heat-After considerable jockying they
| were told to score with Presumpscot Girl and
| the word was given. Fannie was on the inside
and took the lead with Rowland second and
Presumpscot Girl third. On the second half
Roland passes Fannie and on the last quarter
| Presumpscot Girl also passes Fannie and takes
| the second place to Rolands first, who wins
| the heat in 239. Cashier Distanced.
| 81 Hedt-Roland passed the wire ahead. The
other three horses on the run. Over the first
/ quarter they were brought to their feet and
took their places, Presumpscot Girl second,
| Fannie third and Centennial pressing in hard.
The interest of the heat centered in struggle for
| the third place between Centennial and Fan
ME, which was won by Centennial. The heat
| be onged to Rowland. Time 2.42
4th Heat-Roland was ahead, Presumpscot
Girl second and Fannie third over the first
| quarter. Presumpscot Girl overhauled Fannie
on the first half and the others kept their posi-
tions. Roland won the heat and race in 2 43.
/ SUMMARY.
/ PREsUMPsCoT PARK, July 9Th, 1S76.-Race fol-
horses that never beat minutes for purse of 5000
l 500 to first, $50 to second and $40 to third.
John DOW, Lyman, ms. W. g. Roland. 800 1 1 !
/ Charles Rugg, Portland, ms. S. m. Fannie L 4
w. M. Allen, Portland. ms. b. m, Presump-
i scot Glfl ........................,..2 2
John DAILY, Portland, MS. b. G. Cashier. 80. o dis.
II. L; Larrabee, Saco, MS b. &. Centennial q 8 )
Time-2'4S, 2.3s, 2.42, 2.43.
At the close of the race, at the request of a
number of spectators, the stallion colt Maine
Blackwood, belonging to James II. Smith,
ESQ.,, of Portland, was led upon the track. His
fine appearance elected many praises from
those who1best know the points of horsefesh
He is four years old, stands 1G hands high,
weighs about HOO pounds and is positively
| without blemish.
The judges of the day were Geo. +. Hitch
ings, Geo. Burnham, Jr., and w. B. Nutter.