Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-07-28
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thousand people were present, among them
some of ChicagO's fairest women, whose
bright smiles and stylish dresses added to
the gayety Of the scene. Cincinnati was
well represented Oh tho course, and, as
they backed Maud S. to a man, a happier
set tonight cannot be found anywhere
The great event of the day was the
match race between Maud S. and Trinket
for special purse of 81 600 Of which $3.50
went to the first horse and $3.50 to the
second. This was the race that drew the
crowd, and great was the excitement as
the nags came from the stables and be-
stands. Maud s. was driven by Billy Blair
who wore black silk Jacket and cap, and
Trinket by Wylic Brassicld, who was
dressed in white. Both nags were received
with clapping Of hands, but Maud, it was
evident, had the most friends. The glOri
GUS chestnut never looked better, and she
trOd over the course as daintily as maiden
in 4 ball room.
First hcat-Maud was hot favorite in
the pools, bringing $500 to $3.50, but the
Kentuckians bought readily and large
quantity Of money was staked at these
figures. Trinket had the pole, but behaved
very like a colt, while Maud was as steady
as q ten-year old. Trinket could not be
got to the wire on her gait, and after five
attempts they had their mouths washed,
and at the next attempt they were sent
away OH even terms, though Trinket was
tiptOeins ut the time. She had hardly got
two rods away from the wirc when she
broke and Maud took the pole. Maud was
a good length ahead at the quarter pole,
which was passed in thirty-six seconds. On
the backstretch she left her feet fora q mo-
ment, but it was only for o mo-
ment, for Blair, who drove magnificently,
pulled her down to her gait, and she settled
down to her work as steady as a clock
She was two lengths ahead of Trinkett at
the half mile, made in 1:O84. On tho
upper turn Trinket broke again, and
Maud was eased up. The three-quarter
was reached in 1:41a. Maud was trotting
beautifully, while Trinket paced for over
a furlOng. Blair eased the filly up on the
hOmestretch, and she literally logged home
in 2:19, eight lengths ahead Of the Ken
lucky crack, whom she could have dis
tanced had Blair been SO disposed.
Second heat.--There was rush to the
pool boxes at the end of the first heat, but
few could be found to bet against Maud,
who sold 81 900 to s115. Scoring second
time, they came to the scratch with Trim
ket about neck in advance. Blair
nodded for the word, but the starter, Mr..
Hamilton, of Flint, Michigan, tapped the
recall bell, whercupon he was heartily
groancd at by the crowd. They came
together the next time OH as pretty start
his head and again sounded the recall.
groans and one gentlemanly ChicagOan
9Ononnan1 l,ic iNtnufioo of .,o;prv ~,,o,. TO
tho judges stand and punching the
starters head. He did not do it, how
ever, and the next time they got tho word.
The pace was too fast for Trinket, and she
was carried off her feet before getting
away from the club house. There was
nothing for Maud to do but trot at hor
ease and win as she pleased, which she
did in 2:214. The quarters were made in
3394 seconds, 1:O7t and 1 A.
Third heat.-lt being evident that
Trinket was no match for Maud, Capt
Stone was importuned to let his tilly out
and make a fast heat. He announced that
if the club would not enforce the distance
penalty he would try and have Maud beat
her four-year record, 2:17a. His offer was
accepted, and the pools were sold on time,
large number being disposed of OH even
terms that she would not beat 2:17. After
one false start the word was given, and
Maud darted away like an arrow from
bow. She at once opened a gap between
herself and Trinfet and was three lengths
ahead of her at the quarter pole. She kept
OH the even tenor of her way, never making
a skip or break, until the head of the |
stretch was reached, when Blair pulled her |
up bit, and sine came home quite ut her |
leisure in 2:134. The quarters were trotted
in 33 seconds, los and 1872.
The shout that rent the air when the |
time was announced might have been |
heard five miles away. Capt. Stone was |
surrounded by enthusiastic admirers and |
who nearly shook his arm |
off congratulated him. Blair was also the |
recipient of much attention. When Gus |
Gidden asked him why he did not come on |
from the head of the stretch and set the |
pegs for all records, he modestly replied
that he wanted to save something for
Cleveland. There is no doubt that if he
had urged the filly on the hOmestretch she
would have come very near beating 2:12.
Major Mcdowell, the owner of Trinket,
said he never lost race in his life with
such pleasure before. IL didn't think I
would have to trOt against tho thirteens.
however, - said he, .tO beat Maud. Indeed
ohC 10 a iCdI uOTSC.
When Maud was led back to her stable
she was as playful as kitten, and she
could have trctted three more heats read
ily. 1t is safe to say that the Cincinnati
party was all the way from S1O, 600 to $2O,.
300 in on the race. There is nothing too
good for them tonight.
There was considerable talk about tho
matching 0: Maud s. against St. Julien,
but Capt. Stone said: II have the filly
entered at Cleveland, Buffalo and Roches-
'er against Driver. Charley Ford, Bone
setter, Hannis and Eta Jones, and these
IRE all the engagements desire her to fiji.
4 Santa Claus or any Of tho youngsters de-
ire to tackle her, l am ready to accommo-
late them but think 1 have the best
lorse in the world, and don't intend to
'reak her down, but will foster and nur-
ure her for the years to come,"
A hOrseman Of national reputation said
:She is the greatest horse in the world.
nd she can beat st. Julien readily, " So
he comments 20.
Capt. Stone cabled Mr.. Vanderbilt intel. ,
gence of his horses great victory before
tarting for Cincinnati.