New-York tribune., 1883-06-16
MR.VANDERBILT's FAST TEAM
SURPRISING ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS.
MAUD S. AND ALDINE DRIVEN by THEIR OWNER
ATFLEETwoOD IN 2:15l2

SURPRISING ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS.
MAUD s. AND ALDrNE DRIVEN by THEIR OWNER
AT FLEETWOOD IN 2:15l2.
William H. Vanderbilts famous mares Maud 8.
and Aldine, came down like wolves on the
fold" yesterday at Fleetwood Park, and scattered
all previous records to the winds,
making mile in 2:15l2 Mr. Van
derbilt drove the mares himself. He drove
them together for the first time Thursday after
noon. Bair, the trainer, had driven them together
two or three times at Hartford. but Thursday was
the first time that Mr.. Vanderbilt ever held the
reins over tho pair. He left his stable at Madison
ave. and Fifty -frst-st shortly after o'clock yes
terday afternoon, and drove up through Central
Park. and on out to Barrys road house. where he
made short stop, and then drove over the bridge
and up to Fleetwood Park. A number of horsemen
were out on the road with their teams, and seeing
Mr.. Vanderbilt make for Fleetwood they scented
the sport afar of and followed. Now when Bair and
Mr.. Vanderbilt parted the trainer took Maud's toe
weights with him, and Mr. Vanderbilt was obliged to
purchase some These fitted so badly that
when Fleetwood was reached one of them came of,
and Mr.. Vanderbilt sent boy up through the yard
to borrow some. pair were loaned him, and they
were fastened on, stone being used to drive them
in. The mares were hitched to a heavy top road
wagon weighing 211 pounds. Mr.. Vanderbilt him
self weighs 200 pounds So the pair were drawing
All pounds.
Mr.. Vanderbilt drove once around the track and
then prepared to put the mares to their speed.
About 150 people had collected on the stoop of the
clubhouse by this time, and many watches were
pulled out Mr.. Vanderbilt drove by. L. Z. East
man, Frank Work, Allie Bonner. Alexander Taylor
William Iurnbull and many other lovers of horse
flesh were spectators, all eager to see
what the celebrated mares would do
but none susDcctlng that such an as
tonishing record was to be made. word from
Mr. Vanderbilt, and the mares werc of like tho
wind. The track was in good condition, and the
feet of the flying pair beatit rapidly the drum
sticks of the drummer beat tho tattoo. Look at
em go !" Isn't that splendidi' and such like ex-
carnations came from the crowd. Maud S. travelled
IN splendid form and did not seem to DO
exerting herself TO her utmost. Aldine did
excelcntly but IL was evident at the threequarters
that she received very great assistance from Maud.
The quarter was made in 32ll seconds. the half in
1:05l2. three-Guarers in 1:41 and the mile In 215l2
The time was taken by I. C.. Eastman, William
Turnbull. Alexander Taylor, Allie Bonner
and about thirty other gentlemen. The mile
was made without a break on the part
of either of the mares. Mr.. Vanderbilt came
down tho homestrctch driving with one
hand and waving his whip over the heads Of the
with the other. amid the cheers of the crowd.
After the trial Mr.. Turnbull got into the wagon
with Mr.. Vanderbilt and rode as far rs the Fifth
ave. entrance to Central Park. TRIBUNE reporter
was at Mr. Vanderbilts stable when he came in
with the mares. They had hardly turned
hair and seemed In excellent condi-
tion after their extraordinary performance.
Mr.. Vanderbilt. was greatly gratifed at what his
superb pair bad done. II think" said he, that
! can cut down this record considerably. This is
only the second time that / have driven them to-
gether, and besides the wagon Is very hcavy one.
Then the trouble with Mauds toe weights was OF
course detriment"
"Will yon keep the mares here and drive them i
yOurseliU asked tho reporter.
Certainly. That is what | brought them here
for" replied Mr. Vanderbilt
A TRIBUNE reporter found Frank Work seated in
DclmOnicOs last evening, talking with a party of
gentlemen in regard TO the performance OF MT.
Vanderbllts pair. That, indeed was the principal
subject of conversation IN the restaurant. A won
dCriul performance SAID Mr.. Work. acknowl-
edge that am fairly beaten"
" Was the time made q record ~
No, II was not n record. strictly speaking, but
have lno desiro Ito fall back on that ! am fully
was most remarkable feat and Mr.. Vanderbilt has
reason to be proud Of his team" William Turn
bull who was also in the restaurant. very en-
thusiastc in his praises Of Maud s. and Aldme and
believed that the record could be still further cut
down by them.
The best previous records made by double teams
were /: 2l6l2, made at Hartford last fall by Aldne
and Early Rose. and 2:103i made by Frank Works
celebrated team Edward aud Dick Swveller, at
Fleetwood PARK. There has been very sharp
rivalry between Mr. Vanderbilt and Mr.. Work as to
the relative merits of their teams.
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