Daily globe., 1878-10-11
CHICAGO RACES.

CHICAGO, Oct. lO-l:l5 p. M.-The Derby da,
opens out most favorably. the weather except
ed. The sky is overcast with heavy clouds and
shower is liable to blow up without mo
ment's warning. A stiff breeze is BLOWN,
from the southeast and. will materially lesser
the speed in the great contest. There are from
5000 to 5000 people already on the ground anc
constant stream of carriages and footmer
through the main entrance. There is {
general inquiry as to the condition of the
three great horses to contend for The
$4,000 purse. Rarus and Hopeful were out
Jogging ON the road this morning and showed
up well. Great Eastern is also reported in ex
cellent condition. The booksellers have not
commenced work up to this hour, but many
heavy private bets have been made, with Hope.
ful the fayorite, in proportion-Hopeful. 100
Rarus, 80; Great Eastern, 30 we'll posted
turf man gives it as his opinion that fully
$250, ,O00 will rest on the result of the struggle
OF these three fleet ones. Chicago sports are
investing largely, and heavy betters are present
from Canada and all the leading cities of the
| union.
80 P. M.-Rarus, king Of the turf, has just
made his appearance. AS John Splan spins
him around the track with his sixty-four pound
wagon cheers greet him from the grand stand.
| Splan gave him good breather and then re-
tired. The king showed up in good condition.
l:45 p M.-Pool selling starts in at lively
rate. Big pots and lots of them will be the
| rule to-day
In the 2:28 class yesterday the owner of Ed
win B, it is rumored, dropped from $4,000 to
$5,OOO In the pool box. and number of other
| admirers of the same horse suffered almost as
severely. Chicago politician, it is reported
won over $5, 900 on Oceana Chief and Derby.
tour through the stables shows all the
| horses in excellent condition. Turfmen COM
plain that the track here is too hard; that it
sores up their horses.
In the 2:34 class the general opinion among
stable men is that Russian Spy, the winner,
will not capture first money.
ZP; M-Ihe tirst heat of the 1884 class
called at l:30. Russian Spy won, Surprise
SECOND, Roofer: Jr. third; time 1863.
2:3O 1.-Hopeful sells at 5000 to $lOO on
race was called. Hopeful got the pole,
Rarus outside, Great Eastern second. The
horses were greeted with tremendous
cheers They scored four times. When the
send-oH was given Hopeful got the lead, closely
followed by Great Eastern down the home, Rarus
breaking about fifty feet from the wire. Great
Eastern broke at the three quarter pole. Hope
fuPs time: Quarter, 3415; half mile O8;
mile, 2:l7H. Rarus' mile, 2:lS19. Great
Eastern, 2:l9. The crowd is now estimated at
from Ii, 600 to 20,000 and great enthusiasm
prevails.
3P. Mn the 2:34 class, scoring for the
second heat in the pool box, Russian Spy
brings $40 to SIS on the field. 1t is now esti-
mated that the number of spectators reached
5000 or 10000. in the second heat, 2:34 class,
Russian Spy won, Surprise second, Sterling
third, Captain Sillock fourth Charley G fifth.
Time 2:29A.
3:25 p. M.-The second heat of the great event
was called with Hopeful a strong favorite. At
the word go Hopeful led, Rarus following
close on the back stretch, though Hopeful in
creased this distance. On the home run the
anpH o1N t>,,t t,o
favorite came in about three lengths ahead.
Not the least chance of fraud. Rarus tried
hard to win. Time-Hopeful 3411a, 1854,
2:I1; karus mile lime was 2:lS; Great Eastern
2:2l Rarus was going a 2:14 gait to sulky on
the home stretch.
$3.50 P. M.-The view from the Judges stand
is magnificent, unprecedented in the turf his
tory OF the west. 1t is estimated that fully
1000 carriages in the inclosure surrounded
by the track. 1t is officially reported that
25ooo are present. Pool sellers have closed up
shop, no person manifesting any willingness to
bet against the two favorites-Hopeful in the
big race and Russian Spy in the little one
4:30 P. M.-Third heat in the 2:34 class Rus
sian Spy won, Sterling second, Sellick third,
Roofer fourth. Time, 2:31.
4:27 P. M.-Hopeful, Rarus and Great Eastern
just started on the third heat. Hopeful got a
big lead. followed closely by Rarus. 1t was
the finest race ever seen in this country.
Hopeful won the third and last heat Time
.34, 10Y, 2:16; Rarus, 2:1S; Great Eastern,
2:22s4.
ST. LOUIS RACES.
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 10.-To-day was observed as
the usual fair week holiday, and an immense
crowd of people visited the fair, 10000 being
the lowest estimate of the number present.
The merchants exchange and number of
public Offices were closed, and general business
was nearly suspended. Two races for consid
prAh 1a in fha If ha
amphitheatre, the first for $780, six times
around the arena, Lou Fowred, by Spencer &
Bro, of Kentucky, took first money, $500;
Charlie A, owned by W. F. Dickson, of st.
Louis, second money, $3.50. The second race
for ST. 800. same distance, Lucille, owned by
R. G. Spote, of st. Louis, took first money,
$1,000; Woodford Mambrino, the same owner;
second, $500; Barney Kelly third, 5000.
JEROME PAnK RACES.
New YORK, Oct. 10.-At Jerome park to-day
the first race, a mile and one-eighth dash, was
won by Pique, Simeon second, Higgins third; j;
time, 2:014.
The champagne stakes, three-quarters of
mile. was won by Belinda, Biardman second,
handspring third; timc 1:l8.
The grand national handicap sweepstakes,
two and one-quarter miles, won by Lou
Lanier, Garrick second, General Phillips third; ;
time, 4:064.
The mile heat race was an exciting struggle,
and finally taken by Balance All, Dan sec
ond, the rest out Of the race after the second
heat. Time, LAT; l:4815; / so; Dan K won the
first heat.
The steeple chase was won by Derby Lizzie
D second; Disturbance fell, and Bay Rum
bolted; time, 1858.
PHILADELPHIA RACES.
PuuAnr1pu1. Oct 10-Fol1ow;no ;s tho
illl,. .i-A' 49,, 80. ~ As - vne
summary Oh tne 1ree-1or-all race at belmont
park to-day: