The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1877-10-30

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aud more money changed hands on
the result than on any previous race
BELLE Barkley was known TO be u very
fast mag, and was In prime condition
while George Qulnlno has Il reputation
equal tn any southern raoe horse
Last spring, nj New Orleans, he won
the three aud four mile races over Il
large field OF horses Since hls arrival
here, and while taking exercise, he
went lame In his left fore leg. Mr..
Spencer, one OF his owners, was doubt
ful about the leg, but IL was thought
he could pull through the race with
out letting down, or else his own or
would never have consented for him
TO start.
The pool selling was spirited, the
betting men taking hold with will,
and large number of pools were sold
on the race, The first one or two sold
were at even rates, but It being noised
around that Quinine WAS slightly "on, y
the betting changed to $50 TO SIS,
80 to Sl4, $40 to 81 and so on.
The horses took preparatory canter
around the track, and the bandages on
the fore legs of Quinine did not favor
ably impress the lockers on, but his
hackers steadily bought pools on him,
relying on his well known gameness
and running qualities ut long dis
tances. The hackers of Belle were
eager to Invest their funds ON her, and
when stripped for the race she certain
ly inspired confidence, being In excel
lent trim under the careful training of
Mr.. John Higgins. The orders to the
rider of the mare was TO take the lead
and keep 1t, and not to let Quinine get
to the saddle girths. Quinine's rider
was instructed TO ride carefully, To
keep within collaring distance for
mile and u half, and on entering on
the last halt mile, to ride his horse for
all he was worth. II was this last half
mile that his owner dreaded, and the
sequel shows that his fears were well
grounded.
When the drum was tapped Belle
jumped half length to the front, and
thus they ran around to the first turn,
both under pull. The next half mile
Belle increased the gap to a short
length, and In this position they passed
the judges stand, the first mile
Around the first turn on the second
mile Quinine moved up, and gradually
his pace was on even terms
ON entering the last half mile. Here
both riders called on their horses, and
they nobly responded. But even at
this far distance Quinine was seen To
falter, and fall back half a length. He
ran gamely, however, to the finish,
Belle passing under the wire three.
quarters of u length In advance, win
mig the race. Time, 3:54.
When the horse came back to the
stand 1t was discovered that QuiniDe
had let down In his left foreleg. This
discovery deeply affected Mr.. Spencer,
and he could not suppress his tears.
The breaking down of the pride of his
stables il u severe blow to him, and he
had the sympathy of all the horsemen
present
Summary Running Post stake, two
mile dash, for purse Of $500.
Barkley & Higgins Belle Barkley......... :,
Brien Il Spencer's George Quinine. ,...,.,. =
Time, 36i.
Stake Race.
The mlle-and-a.hal ali dash had two
Bayland and Ella Rowett.
These two had met last week, Rowett
being the winner, and 1t was looked
upon as a foregone conclusion that she
would win this time. Pool selling,
therefore, was light, the betting frater-
nifty being afraid to back Bayland to
any great extent. Pools sold 81 to 81,
s. to 2, In favor OF Rowett.
A good start was made and Bayland
ran ahead for the first quarter. Rowett
there caught up, and for the next half
mile they ran side by side, passing the
Judges stand alta blinking pace. Round
the turn they ran, and when opposite
the stable Rowett poked her nose In
front. At the three quarter distance
she was a length in advance. She
gained from that point and passed un-
der the string winner by length and
a half, in 2:491.
Summary -RunniDg-Stake race
Mile-and-a-half dash, stakes for three
yesr,old colts and fillie, TO. a purse OF
$3.50.
Barley a Hig lins' Ella Rowett. ........, 1
Spencer Brien's Baylsnd .............., 2
Time, 2:l43.
Pacing Race.
The pacing race, mile heats, free for
all; $50 TO first, SIS to second, brought
out three horses, Harry Brown, Tip
and Jack. Harry Brown was a favor
tie over the other two, selling for IS,
the field 81.
An even and easy start was made,
Brown pacing away ahead, and
on the back stretch was twenty lengths
In front Of Tip. Jack breaking soon
after starting was left far In the rear.
Coming around the turn into the home
stretch, Tip gained on Harry, but
could not catch him, Brown winning
the heat Iu 2:57i; Tip second, Jack
distsneed.