New-York tribune., 1885-08-14
HARRY WILKES WINS.
PHALLAs BEATEN IN BELMONT PARK.
TIE LITTLE GELDrNG WINS THREE HEATS IN 2:10,
2:20 AND 2:163

THE LITTLE GELDrNG WINS THREE HEATS IN 2:16,
2:20 AND 2:1ssA
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PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 18.-Belmont Park was never
In It's history crowded IL was to-day So great has
been the desire among sporting to witness test
Of speed between the famous stallion Phallas and the
gedng Harry Wilkes, that event since Maud g. and
JayEyeSee were speeded In Philadelphia has brought
such q throng together. The park was thrown open
early In the day. and two hours before the race was
called every available niche where view of the track
could be had was occupied. There were many ladies
present who showed their appreciation by waving of
handkerShiefs and elappmg Of hands The track was
10 excellent condition, but not considered FAST owing
to stiff southeast wind. Before the pools sold
20 to in favor of Phallas, with but few takers.
scoring on the second trial Wilkes on nearing the
quarter showed In 'front.' and at the hamile flag was
halt length ahead. This was maintained until near
ing tho three-quarter pole when the distance was
widened to length Both horses were being urged
to their fnll speed In coming down the homo stretch
Phallas broke badly allowing Wilkes to pass under the
wire winner Of the heat by three lengths In 2:16.
The second heat was almost similar to the preceding
one. save q bad break by Wilkes which threw him
fully six lengths behind: This ground was hand:
soney recovered, and the little geding again passed
the starting point in front in 2 20.
The pools up to this time had been selling against
Wilkes but now took o change and sold against
Phsllas. When the horses were called for the third
heat they responded promptly, and Phallass driver
cap nyhand, won tremendous applause. which was also
bnhrtu anco. Wilkes winch no Hppedreu Ou
thetrack. The horses got away even die Phaas
crossing the line passed to the front at the Same
time Wilkes became a!broke up and fell eight lengths
in the phalas held his feet superbIy increasing
the gap until the halt mile was covered, when the
gelding began to perform some desperate work. and
when abreast OF the three-guarter flag was only six
lengths behind. Coming down the homestretch
Wilkes continued to close to three lengths the gap but
the distance was too short and Phallas won the heat
amidst terrific applause in 2:21l2
The fourth heat was called at 5:45 Phallas led
from the we and before 800 yards had been covered
Wilkes broke badly and before he recovered Phalias
dozen lengths in advance. At the quarter
Wilkes was only four lengths behind and at the halt
mile came up abreast with the stallion who lost his
feet allowing the gelding to pass to the 'front.' From
this point to the finish prsttier test of speed was
never witnessed any track. The spurts of both
horses down the hofnestretch were vociferously
appauded, and when Harry Wilkes crossed the line
winner of the heat and race in PISA the applause
de afening
The race was the best three in FIVE heats for purse
of 81 ZOO. William Vanosten offciatcd Judge and
starter Between the heats pacing race was had for
a purse OF $3.50 between the famous PAGERS Lady
Fashion. Jack Rapid and Edith Wotten. Lady
Fashion captured three straight heats easily beating
her competitors.
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