Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-18

Opening OF the Spring Races - A
Field Day for she FavOr1Fes-The
Programme for To-day.

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able auspices, so far as the weather was
concerned, the day being delightful, just
cloudy enough to lessen the heat of the sun.
Tbs attendance, however, was rather mea-
gre,and the grand stand presented an exceed
ingly discouraging appearance. There were
probably not over three hundred persons on
the ground, when, considering the attrsc-
lions to those who are fond Of turf sports,
there should have been as many thousands.
The club have expended money freely in
the effort to keep alive interest in turf
sports, and It is strange that Savannah,
Tested such lively interest in
maintaining the turf, should now
be so lukewsrm. It is hoped that with the
fne programme to day there will be
better attendance, and ali who go may be
assured Of witnessing some fine racing.
The result OF yesterdays racing was as
follows:
FIRST RACE.
Ten Brock Stake, for two-year-olds; en-
trance $25, p. D.; mile heats; $3.50 added;
second horse to receive 500 from stakes.
ID Mcdaniel entered b. t. Lettina, by Harry
Bassett, - Lefty.
Williams & Barnes entered ch. f. La Gloria,
BY Lever, - Alix.
Barnes & Vaughan entered br. C. Rebel
lion, two years old, by Rebel, - by Wan
derer.
Daniel Cooper entered eh. f. Belle of
Charleston, two years old, by Harry Bassett,
- by Planet.
First Heat-There were, as will be seen
by the above, four entries, but Rebellion
was withdrawn, and there were only three
starters. 1t was announced previous to the
commencement of the race that Lettina
carried three pounds over weight A very
fine start was made at the tap of the drum,
and the horses kept together until
the first quarter was reached, when
Lettina showed IN front, Belle of Charleston
and La Gloria keeping company. On the
half mile La Gloria made a squirt to the
front and tackled Lettina and a fine race
followed, wide space being opened on the
Belle Of Charleston, and before the three
quarter pole was reached it was evident that
the race was between the two. There was
fine run tn the home stretch between La
Gloria and Lettina, and as they ratified down
the track under whip and spur the sight was
beautiful The bay FLY, however, had the
jump and slid under the string about a neck
IN advance, La Gloria second. Belle of
Charleston distanced. Time 1862.
Second Heat-The nags started off we'll
together, and very pretty race ensued.
La Gloria, which had been the favorite in
the pools, showed in the front by nose at
the half mile pole and managed to maintain
her distance to the entrance Of the home
stretch, when a lively contest ensued, La
Gloria, however, coming under the string
almost half length ahead. Time 1:4S%.
Third Heat-An intermisson of twenty
minutes was allowed. when the bugle sound
ed the horses to the track for the third
ton in the pools as the favorite, and
the general talk on the course con
coded the race to her, although Lettina
tad many firm friends and strong hackers.
Al the tap OF the drum a splendid start was
effected, and the horses ran neck and neck
to the three-quarter pole, presenting a
beautiful sight from the grand stand. At
the head of the last stretch Lettina showed
in front, and a gallant struggle for the vic
tory followed between the two year-olds,
both riders using, as encouragement, whip
and spur. AT the distance stand Lettina
forged ahead and, amidst cheers, passed by
the judges stand about one length in ad-
vance. Time 1918.
SUMMARY.
Lettlna. ................ ...........1 2
La Gloria. ..................... l l
Belle OF Charleston ..............Dis tanced
Time 1861, 1:4sI, 1918.
SECOND RACE.
Savannah Cup; for all ages; weight for age;
entrance $50, p. p two miles; $500 added;
second horse to receive 500 from stakes
L. II. Stevens entered b. C. Tom Montague,
five years old, by LopgfellOw, - Lu Luis.
Richard Shea, for oseph Mitchell, entered
cch. h. startle, five years old, by Alarm, -
Irene.
Us. Campbell entered Keno. by Chillothie.
CbQpaa nv
Morris Il Pstten entered b. f. Ada, three
years old, by King Fisher, - imported
Adsinda.
j. F. Caldwell entered b. 2. Ballast, three
years old, by Benny Scotland, - Plan
Ghetto.
Richard Shea entered Oh. q. Potomac, by
Dickens or Narragansett, - Elizabeth.
For the cup there were six entries, but
only three starters-Bsllast, Keno and Ada.
In the pool selling Ballast was the favorite,
Ada second choice and Keno in the field,
and in this instance the guild names who had
staked heavily were Fortunate. The horses
were called to the track al 3:45, and appeared
in fine trim. They are all fue locking ami
mails, and the amateur turfman would be at
a loss to distinguish the feetest.
The race was well 81 AIRED, the three going
off together In good style, but at the turn
Ballast took the lead, opening a gap on the
OhuCIbt anu db buC Hall hNHO 1OIRtu 10 iQt
front and the three passed the Judges stand
in a string. On the second quarter of the
second mile there was general squirt, and
Ada tackled Keno, tapping him at the three
quarter pole, when the two ran well
together in fair view of the
crowd, who showed their appreciation by
vociferous cheering. Ballast managed to
keep his head and the struggle for the
second position was lively between Ada and
Tho N down tho Lost CIR
grand, probably as fine a race as has ever
been seen on the course, Ballast clearing the
string about half length ahead, Ada second,
but by not over neck and half, Keno
third. Time 3:39.
THIRD RACE.
One and half miles; 5000 first horse; $50
to second horse.
l. Joseph Mitchell entered CHI. h. starte,
FIVE years, by Alarm, - Irene. Colors-
blue and white stripes; BED cap.
2 Richard Shea entered CHI. q. Potomac,
three years, by Dickens or Narragansett,
Elizabeth. Colcrs-blue and white
jacket; blue cap.
3. T. H. Stevens entered br. b. Montague,
five years old, by Longfellow, - Lu
Louis Colors-black, with blue cap.
4 John Cooper entered ch. &. Franklin,
aged, by Lexington, - Canary. Bird.
Colors-cardinal.
5.JW Loud entered blk. m. Pride, 3 years
old, by Virgil, - Kentucky Belle. Colors
crimson and orange stripes.
6. j. s. Campbell entered g. b. Harry Pay
ton, aged, by imported PaYton, - Light
ming. Colors-red and blue.
Z. w. z. Burch entered ch. m. Helen Wal
lace, three years old, by General Hampton,
Fannie Fisher. Colors-blue jacket
and orange cap.
s. E. Milan entered Bonny Castle, by BonnY
Scotland, - Betty Martin, four years old.
Colors-green and blue.
After several attempts a good start was
finally secured, and the nsgs, considering
the numerous entries, got off in fine style,
and they came by the stand in a bunch,
Bonnv Castle and Helen Wallace being
slightly in the lead. On entering the first
turn 1t was evident there would be fine
race, all keeping well together, with the
exception of Harry Payton, who in the first
made a fine show, but lost 1t on the last
half, and entering the home stretch on the
final run was way behind. The run by the
grand stand elected enthusiastic applause,
the contest between Bonny Castle and
Helen Wallace being particularly exciting,
the former winning by half a length,
Potomac third, Startle fourth. the others at
various distances. Time 2:441l.
PROGRAMME FOR TO DAT
embraces three fine races, all well filed,
and as most of the horses ran yesterday
parties who like to bet will know how to
lay their wagers.
FIRST RACE.
Bonaventure stakes-FOr three year-olds;
entrance $25, Ed; 5000 added ; second
horse to receive SIS from stakes third
horse to save stake.
NJ Hogan enters h. o.. William K, three