Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-26
traces ALWAYS BRING RAIN.
sim . Big Crowd Attend the Openins
nay 1t Ivy City.
FIFTEEN CENTS FOR RoUND-rRrP RAILROAD
TICKETS - THE BETTING NAN HAPPY
0LEANER WINS THE FIRST RACE.

FIFTEEN CENTS FOR RoUND-rRrP RAILROAD
TICKETS - THE BETTING NAN HAPPY
CLEANER WINS THE FIRST RACE.
"The races invariably bring rain" was the
opinion complainingiy uttered on every hand
this morning, aud as the forenoon advanced
without any sign of clearing up, there was a
Keeling OF depression, but as the rain still held
on this feeling gradually yielded to one more
hopeful. and great many made up their minds
to brave the weather
ATTENDANCE LARGER THAN EXPECTED.
The attendance was larger than was expected
In view OF the threatening aspect of the weather
and great many ladies were among the spec
tators Every train OF the B. d o. went out
crowded. Even the aisies and platforms were
TANNED. The price of round-trip tickets have
oeen increased TO fifteen cents. The railroad
company constructed side track at the grounds
Tor public accommodation. and the additional
nve cents is exacted to pay for that.
AT, At the track the officers of the club were
DUSTY engaged In making preparations for the
races. The track itself had been well sprinkIed
and was in good condition.
In the second race The Bard was scratched
which made Nolante the favorite. In the third
race Maggie j. was scratched.
HAPPY BoOKMAKERs.
The bOokmakers seemed to enjoy the priv.
lege of laying odds without fear Of sheriff-s
officer. At Jerome Park, Brighton aud other
eastern courses they have been compelled Ia
y
there is no law to interfere with them here, but
this may not be the case next season.
well filled the quarter-stretch was crowded, and
there were quite number of vehicles In the In.
field, considering the state OF the weather.
THE PROGRAM AND ENTRIES
were as follows:
First race, tor all ages, purse $500; three quar-.
tiers of mile-Sam Brown, LOS pounds;
Catesby, gelding, 80; Saluda, 100; Cleaner, i To-
Mamie Hunt. los; Strathspey, lib; Tom Ber-
lin, 1O5.
second race. Aqtumnai Handicap, one and
one-half miles-Volante, 124 pounds; Favor,
1o3; Richmond, io2; Greenfield, 50; Enrus, s5
Lizzie Dwyer, 1O3; Irish Pat
Third race, one mile-Hermitage, 80 pounds;
Jessie, 70; Jim Douglas, 1913; Bonnie Prince
l04; Bessie, 113; Relax. 7s: Barnum, 125;
Fourth race, Arlington stakes, three quarters
Connemara, i12; Al Reed, Ito; Rose, ITO.
miesAlamo, s SO paauds: e zam n 90 RSsea,e
80; Herbert, ITO; Ferg Kyle, ITO; Holder, 100
Florence NJ, 9S; Pegasus, 1O1; Strathspey, Ill
Mamie Hogan Gate sapphire). 100; Fiexor, los
sixth race. McKibben Observation-Disclosures
ITO pounds rnSs Tennessee, 49, Abraham $50
155; Captain York, TO; Joe Shelby. '' 'A'''
In the first race Cleaners past performances
and his condition caused him to be regarded a
q sure winner, and the object of betters was to
select the place horse-the one who would come
second. For this position Strathespy was the
iavorite. though Mamie Hunt aud Saluds
had hackers.
The odds were as follows: Cleaner, 1 to 10
Mamie Hunt. 20 to and to 1 for the place
Saluda 20 to and to for the place; Sam
Brown, 80 to 1 and 41a to l for the place.
Catesbys Gelding, 90 to l and q to for the
place; Strathspey to 1 and to for the
place; Tom Berlin, 90 to and 10 TO for the
place.
In the auction pools. with Cleaner barred
Strathespy sold favorite, it being given out thai
Mclaughlin would ride him. In the mutuals
| most people bought Cleaner.
By Telegraph. e.,
Cleaner Wins the First Race.
IVY CITY, Oct. 26.-First day fal. meeting OF
National Jockey club. Weather cloudy. Track
In good condition. First race, six furlongs
Cleaner won; Mamie Hunt second; Tom Berlin
third. Time, 1:15Ls.
MutuaIs paid So. 80. Mamie Hunt beat Strains.
pey for the place by a fine rush at the finish.
voLANTE WINS THE SECOND RACE.
Second race-the autumnal handicap, for all
ages, one mile and a-half Volante won, Irish
Pat second. Greenfield third. Time 2:36Ia.
In the second race, with Bard scratched, Vo
lante was favOrite, in betting. The odds offered
were VClante 8 to 8; Bonanza, Favor and Heel.
and-Toe each,7 to l; Valet and Richmond each
to l; Irish Pat, IL TO 1; and Greenfield, 20 10
1. Lizzie Dwyer was scratched.
At two o'clock quite q heavy rain shower
| set in.
Strathspey and Rosette have been scratched
in the fifth race, and Joe Shelby in the steeple
chase.
In the third race the odds are as follows: Mil
lie, to 5; Barnum, 2 to 1; Jim Douglass, 6 tu
l; Hermitage, to 1; Jessie, 80 to 1; Bonnie
Prince, TO 1; Bessie SO to 1, and Relax, &c
to 1.
MILE WINS THE THIRD RACE.
Third race-Millie won, Bonnie Prince second
Time 1:431a