Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-09
HORSE EXHIBITS.

HORSE EXHIBITS.
The horse exhibit began yesterday and
a finer lot of stock WAS never seen in the
grounds. There are about $50 on eXhibi-
ton, mostly from Augusta and South
west Virginia. MIR. Clay Chamblin en-
ters twenty two standardized trotters /;
w. j. Jordan & Son, of Southwest Vir-
ginia, sent twenty-si1 imported Perche-
rons and draught horses. s.. Byers a
Son. OF Augusta county, show the only
Clydesdale horses on exhibition. They
have seven, one Of which, Braemer, came
from Scotland.
Messrs. James r. Branch. Preston
Belyin, and +. A. Dangeriield of Rock
ingham. enter fine lot OF thorough
breds. and John Maxon, of Gsllip. Ohio,
sends fine lot of roadsters These lat
ter have been exhibited all over the
country.
Scott Darlington enters several
thoroughbred travellers. Il. w. Dos
well puts in forty-three running horses.
Mr.. Pettingill, of South Carolina, and
Mr.. Bruce, of New York, also send lots
of roadsters.
The horses will stay, and can be seen
by oil on the grounds during the entire
week To-day they will be viewed by
the Judges. Mr.. McCloud, of New York,
will Judge the standard trOtters and Mr..
Bruce the thoroughbreds. The Others
will be classed together and passed upon
10y another Judge.
Among Mr.. Dangeriield's stock are
Sam. Purdy' yearling colt Metwith, by
Nutwood, dam by Sam. Purdy; Peach
and Honey. by Sam. Purdy out OF
Peach Blossom, by Orange-Blossom a
three -year-old mare by Sam. Purdy,
dam by Mambrino Pilot a yearling by
Sam. Purdy, dam by Wild Waggoner.
Colonel w. Roane Rufin, of Chester
field, has entered seven head OF tho
roughbreds, amongst which are his pair
of hunters, which are MS clever for
riding as they are good over timber.
ENTRIES FOR To-DAY's RACES.
The running races will commence to-
day and close Friday. 1t has been de-
cided 10y the management that the first
race each day shall come off ut is well to
reiterate it, Mt one o'clock sharp, instead
of .. as heretofore announced This
meeting promises TO be the best ever
held in Richmond. There will be more
horses in the trials and faster ones than
have been seen heretofore, and the pub
lie is assured that the races will come off
promptly at the. fixed time, and that
there shall be no unnecessary delay be-
tween heats. MIR. Thompson, OF New
York. who is connected with the Sport
ina World, and other racing journals,
and who is good authority on such mat
ters, Is here, and will act as Judge.
Tne following is to-day's programme,
together with the entries:
First -wes,over purse 500, OF which So
20 tho second. Woiter weights Geatleinen
riders Opeu only 10 horses used habitaahy
A. saddle horses. No horse under four years
old nor any that has ever started IN any but
geutlemans race allowed 20 start one mile
Fptrancos-Gus Engelking's b. &. cyclone
DicE, g.: Spendthriit; unknown; lf. Charles
BurmRn's en-. <. Ingomsr, 6; unknown; Ia.
William Ford's ch. m. SkipaNay, D, unknoWn;
iiN Mr.. Vaughsn's br. N. Twin Sister. >; un-
second rsce-purse $500. Of which $50 to
se,ond For all ages. Maidons allowed Ten
mounds. one mile.
Ent.ies W. c. Mitchell's er IN. Bessie, 5, by
"
n q Vigilant g: Eolus; Nig'lean; lUs. G. PettiH-
gillis CD e. Valet; ago0; War Dance; Ella breck-
enriecc Vs. W. Bradshsws b. <. Triple Cross;
4; Warwick Zingarclla; iiA James K. Brenchs
ca M Romp; 4; Bramole Tom Soy; li3 4.
NJ. Dosweil's ch. T. Maiden Hairs 8; Wlhul;
Majestic; 81 A. B0ykins eh- T. Fashion; 3;
Ahdel kader; Pearl: S. ..o-,
Thtrt rAce-pGrse fHla. Cf which $50 TO second.
For throe-year-olds and upwards Maidens al
lowed-n three years Old, ten pon aus; II Tour
years. seven pounds; IL five years. five polnds.
Ono and cue eighth miles. u,
Entries: w. T. BCrchs gr h. Boaz. ,; rel
lows.rAit. RoSaiine: fg2. james X. braHchs gr.
e. Yorick 3; Baden Baden; Fun; ~ Robert
Bradiey's b s. King B.; aged hing beit; Siare
Darling: Ii9 II. W, Hask's b &. dosn blhinesi
aged; Rebel Morgan; unknown; li% I. n.
DosWels b. g. John o.; 3; Eolus; Helen Dance;
Fourth race-purse sit0. OF which sso 70 Sc
cond open TO all ages Weight Tor age. Sls
EnIries: W. p. Burch's blk. b. Boccsccio, 4;
Fitchter: Day Toast; lis Z. T. Coles eh, l. Al
veda. 3, Dudley, Waruame; i0l. 4. u. Doc
wells b. <. Mede. 2; Ntiful; Ny Girl; 'A no
bert Bfadiey's ch. s. Lorris. B: Prosper; Lime
sorsOn .0l Z. h. Petungilrs en-; h. Mute. -
Silent Kfiend; Ada kenney: III James ~
BranchT ch. l. Amolie Riyes, ?: Eolns: hary
Mansfield: rs Gus Rngeskings ch- l. queen
Nab, 4: Harry B.. Nab Excheduer
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