Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-04-29
Second Race.

every Jump. olONal gave maSHuln tne
whip freely, but Broughton won with ease,
same distance appearing between him
and Blossom.
Second Race.
There were four starters in the one and |
mile race, Sullivan being
scratched and leaving Brunswick, Avalon,
Princess and Topsy. Princess was a ia |
vorite against the field, Avalon selling /
well at the auction pools, and being heavi- |
ly backed on the books, where six to one |
was offered against her. Heavy odds |
were also given against Brunswick, who |
sold very well for a place. When the |
horses were brought out for exercise Prin- |
cess appeared to be in such prime condi- l
tion that her hackers increased their |
wagers, and the drum tap was awaited
with intense interest. When the flag fell |
Princess dashed away, leading Avalon by |
half length, but as they neared the first
quarter Princess fell back to second place,
Avalon leading Topsy third, Brunswick
last. Brunswick, without the least effert, +!
began making wonderful progress, and be-
running neck and neck with Princess,
Avalon still leading On the brow of the
hill Avalon began losing, and for
the next quarter ran neck and neck
with Princess, taking the place of
Brunswick, who fell back half length to
Topsy's side. At the turn Topsy and
Brunswick closed in on Princess and Ava
lon, and the four swung into the quarter
stretch neck and head. From this moment
it was apparent that Princess was weaken
ening, and loud cheers were sent up for
Topsy and Brunswick. Brunswick was
tried beyond his strength, however, and
was obliged to give way; Topsy winning
easily by half dozen lengths, Brunswick
second, Princess and Avalon close behind
Third Race.
The third race was a very uncertain
one, and it was several minutes before a
bet was made. Little Joker and Sullivan
were scratched, leaving Torrid Zone, Dick
Brown, Polonia, Glenrock, Centennial,
Success, Baronella and Sorrel Dana field
to try ones luck rather than his iudg-
ment. In the auction pools Success was a
favorite. Polonia being heavily backed in
the books where odds of three to two were
given. Two to one was offered against
Success. Baronella's record initiated
some in his favor, and Dick Brown still
had good many friends. When the word
was given Polonia got away, Success
second, Glenrock third and Centennial
fourth, Torrid Zone a cool seventh. After
the first 100 yards Polonia began losing
and Glenrock gained perceptibly, so that
as they passed the first quarter Glenrock
had the lead, Success second and Polonia
third. For the first time attention
began to be directed toward Cen
tennial, who was doing some remarkable
work and covering the ground with such
apparent ease that the crowd already be-
gan to cheer her. When making the turn
Glenrock dropped back to second place,
and was passed like flash by Centennial,
who began pushing Success hard. 1t was
then that the race properly began, Polonia
moving up closer to the leader and Baro-
| nella, leaving Dick Brown and Torrid Zone
in the lurch. Success still held the lead
half way down the stretch, but in spite OF
the cowhide Centennial passed in mag
nificent swing, winning in capital style,
| Success a good second and Polonia an ex-
cellent third.
Fourth Race.
This was one of the prettiest races of the
| evening IN every way, and broke and filled
| many a wallet. The entries were War
Sign, Lutte Fogle, Miss Yates, Annie G.
and Brooklyn, and all started, the distance
being mile and half. Fogle was so well
known that he found plenty of hackers,
| who had no fear except that he might fail
| pools, Miss Yates next Annie g., on ac.
count of her record here at the last meet
ing, and by reason of the big odds given
4 against her, was the cause of many an un
lucky investment.
| Annie G. took the drum at its tap, Miss
| Yates a length behind, followed by Brook
| lyn, Lutte Fogle last. At the first quarter
| Fogle passed War Sign, and gained slowly
from that moment. When they passed
under the string the first time Annie G
still held the lead, AMI those who remem.
hered how beautifully she maintained 9
similar position in two and half mile
half Brooklyn had dropped back to fourth
place, but, making a powerful effort
| passed Annie q. and War Sign, while
| Fogle steadily forged ahead. Bearing dowr
ON the next quarter Annie G.. appeared tc
be in trouble, and fell back to the rear
her rider making good use of his cowhide
out with little effect. Miss Yates was
now in the lead, but Fogle had crawied W
50 close behind that when the turn wa
made she had but little advantage. Brook
lyn had fallen back again, and War Sign.
getting the inside, made good time down
the stretch. Meanwhile Fogle and Mis-
Yates were employing their best efforts Il
win, the former dashing in home with
Miss Yates upon his quarter, War Sign
two lengths behind, Brooklyn a gooc
fourth, and Annie g. due-in the cours,
| of the evening.
Hardle Race.
Claude Brannon, Jere Black, Captain
Curry, Bagdad and Burnett entered for tn
next race, one and ne-quarter miles, owe
five hurdles. Curry was a big favorite, an
though the book-makes shouted IRE
member Carter Harrison 70 until they wen
hoarse, the short horses had lev hackers
with the exception of Judge Burnett. Bi
odds were offered against Claude Brannon
Al the horses took the first hurdle in goo,
style except Bagdad, who stumbled ant
fell, but was remounted, though too lat
to take any further part in the race
Curry had the lead and Brannon brough
up the rear, but passed Black and Burnei
before reaching the next hurdle. Th'
next hurdle was jumped first by Brannor
Burnett second and Curry thirt
Burnett dropped back and Curr
dashed up behind Brsnnon, the pai
speeding up the quarter stretc
neck and neck. They came in under th
string so close together that the Judge
were unable TO decide and called it aea
/. heat.
The book-makers now refused to tax
any bets on Curry, but wagered thre
to two against Brannon. When time wa
called they started well together, wit