Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-07
Charter Oak Park.

Third Day of the RaceS-Klng AImont Q | Wfnner-Jay Eye See TrOts in 7.14 I-2 -Fine Exhibitions by Double Teams TO-dGy's Programme.
 Yesterday, the third day of the circuit trotting at Hartfora, was only fair success. The day was warmer than the two preced- ing days of the races and the crowd was full ly as large as on the second day. The spe- cial trains carried immense crowds from all over the State and the Ssporting fraternity ladies, many of them young and pretty, graced the grand stand and many carriages along the stretch. The track was in splen- did condition, several favorites came out, and although Jay Eye See failed to lower his rec ord he gave a fine exhibition of trotting The pool business was1iVely. Old gamblers lolled about in chairs around the stands and put in their bids with knowing nonchalance that made them heroes in the eyes of the young, feverish sports who were just learning the tricks. The favorites in the 2:23 and 2:25 class es were Sleepy Joe and King Almont. The lat ter opened strong and never wavered dur ing the sale. Magic was second choice, sell ing strong at $55, with Almont at $100. In the other race the favorite was Sleepy Joe, who had 8 record of 2:19 1-4, made at Cleveland in this circuit He sold at $50 with the field down at $17.
 The great obstacle to the enjoyment of the spectators was the long waits. The manage ment did not seem to have arrangements perfected, and it was nearly dark when the races were stopped and then one was unfin- ished. Most of the starts were very uneven.
 The first race started was the 2:25 class for the special association purse of $1 ,000. The horses started in the following positions King Almontat the pole with HandyCap for III Tr1k- IL O-sI@ Valley Boy, Index, Maggie F., and Magic outside. At the start, which was very poor one, Handy Gap had a good lead, Magic second, King Almont and Barbara Pafchen next. and the other four horses at the rear together. Barbara Patchen passed Almont on the back stretch and Val ley was off his feet. At the finish Handy Cap was ahead, Magic second, Bar bara Patchen third. Maggie F., Almont and Jack Sailor were punched in the order given and Valley Boy and Index logged along in the rear. Time, 2:24 1-4. Before this heat Almont sold in the pools for $1OO, Handy Cap $19, Barbara Patchen $16, Jack $55 and Valley Boy $19.
 Second Heat-Before this heat Almont was bringing $50 in the pools, with the field at $35. Handy Cap lead at the turn, closely pressed by Magic, Almont third length be- hind, Barbara Patchen fourth. At the half
 
 the turn Magic broke, Almont came up and passed Handy Cap, closely followed by Bar bara. The horses crossed the line in the following order: AImont, Patchen, Handy Cap, Magic, Valley Boy, Maggie F., Index, Jack Sailor. Time, 2:22 1-2. Mutuals paid on this heat $4.53.
 Third Hest-The pools were selling, AL mont $50, field $15. The horses were very uneven in the start, Handy Cap ahead, AL mont secpnd. On the quarter turn Patchen gave a very fine exhibition of trotting and drew by Almont and up to Handy Cap. Han dy Gap gave out on the stretch as usual and Barbara Patchen and Index fought for first place. The former won by quarter of length. Time, 2:24. Mutuals paid $13. 90. Fourth Heath the pools Almont was the choice at $50 with $17 on the field. The start was bad one. Handy Cap lead to the half when Almont took first position Magic and Index were close behind. On the home stretch Almontled Handy Caps driver urged him on with the whip, but he fell back. AL mont won, Index second. Time, 2:234.
 Fifth Heat-The heat was a repetition of the preceding except that Almont had it all his own way downt he homestretck. Handy Gap led to the half and at the three quarters had fallen back to fourth. Time, 2:23. AL mont took first money, Patchen second, Han- dy Cap third, Index fourth.
 SUMMARY.
 Charter Oak Park third day, Thursday September 9th. The 2:25 class special purse $1,0C0, divided