Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-05
First Day of the Races.

GOOD DAYS SPORT AT THE NATIONAL FAIR
GROUNDS.
There was a large attendance at the National
Fair grounds yesterday-the first day of the
trotting meeting-some 1900 persons In all
being present. On or about the grand stand
were the Marquis OF Stafford and others of the
Duke OF Sutherland'5 party; ex.Congressman j.
OF California; Lieut.. r. L. Hox1e, q. S. A; Dis
tftct commissioner Twlning; two OF President
Garneld,s sons. VIM. Malone. jr., Col. A. F:
Il. G. Corbin, DR.. D. W. Bliss, Colonel $
Taylor Suit, Captain w. II. HoHgate, L.
s Sotd A.; G MT; Riddleoerger, the readIgster
The track was in fine order and the weather ali
that could be desired.
THE FIRST EVENT,
The call was sounded at 1:45 for the race of
S,minute horses. In which Granger. Blue Dick,
Rachel and Clipper were entered. Rachel was
the favorite until just before the CALL when
Granger was the fayorite. The start was a b ad
one, Granger leading and Clipper practically
out OF the race. 1t was won By Granger who
was but nose ahead of Blue Dick. Time,
1861. The second heat was easily won by
Granger IN $685.. In the third heat Dick Sc
cured the lead, Granger second but the sorrel
went to the front at the turn and remained
there to the finish. Rachel passed Dick and
went after Granger, making a fine burst OF
three quarter pole, when she made an unlucky
break. Granger won with ease by several
lengths. Time, 2:S41I. One of the judges timed
this heat at 233G.
Three minute class; mile heats; three In five,
In harness. Purse $500, divided In four parts.
Ge4rgs SGatteIgoo1s ;; g; o Granger. II !
John Splan's b. 10. Rachel 3 2
Baltz & Brunt's g. g. Clipper dist,
Time, 1861, 2:393l, 2:S41{.
THE 2:26 HORSES.
In tne contest OF 226 horses, seven ran, Flor
70 I'm no
was distanced The following is the sum
maly:
2:2e class, mile heats. three In five, In harness;
purse $500, divided In four parts
John Splans cb. m. Florence ..1 i
VIM. 81. McCarthY's blk. g. Fred Doug
.1anes no,,orav;s q q Erad C,se1
Frank Van Ness Oh: m. Clara J 4
D. s. Quinlin's- lT., o. g. Star. 5
w. B. Moses br. 6. II. .. Hill ...... 6 DIR
BaItz i Brunf's 3 g. Pilot Boy. drawn,
T1me-2:24224, 2:2614, 2:2624.
TIE 230 CLASS.
For this race there were five starters, John
S. Clark, Rosewood, j. w. Thomas, Orange Girl
and Una Two OF the entries were drawn
George Hammers b. 9. Sligo and J. n. Snaps
great favorite, and brought twice as much as
the field. In the first heat there was q flne
start, With Thomas in the lead. Around the
Thomas and Una were closely trailing In the
order named, and In this order they came 10.
Time, 2:31S4. In the second heat Una and
Orange Girl broke frequently, and Clark won
again, Thomas second. Time, 2:30. the third
heat was very fast one for the class, and
Clark, Rosewood and Thomas had an exciting
struggle. CLARK again won, with Rosewood
second. Time. 2:2s. The following is the sum-
mary:
230 class. mile heats, three In FIVE. in harness;
purse $500, divided In four parts.
u, $. Qulntlns, jr., ch. g. John S.
Clark. ............
John s. Campbeli'S b. 8. Rosewood. 3 2
John Splan's Oh. &. j. w. Thomas. 2 8
John S. Clary rs b. m. Orange Girl. ....5 4
a. GOldSmith'S b. 70. Una 5 s
j. n. Snaps b. g. Billy Bolden. drawn.
George Hammers b 6. Sligo. ........... drawn.
Ttme-2:3124, go, 2:2G,