Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-29
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Horses In q Race win only One
Heat Eaeh-Large Amount of Money
Invested In PoOIs-Postp0ned Raee
-Programne For To-Day.
The four days meeting of the Derby Driv-
ing association opened yesterday under ia
vorable auspices.
The fair-sized audience that was present
listened to the music of the Ansonia band,
which entertained the spectators with sever
al beautiful selections before the races start
ed. Hamilton Busbee of the Turf, Field
and Farm offciated as starting Judge, with
R. o. Gates and ]. B. Wrightnan assistants
The three minute class was called first.
Before the start Charley Downs, the pool-sel-
Ter, received the cash on the pool tickets as
follows: Archie c., who was the favorite
against the field, sold for $14 and SIS to $40
and $12 for the field.
After several trials Mr.. Busbee gave the
word and the horses started in the first heat,
which was more like a procession than a
close race. Archis G. led to the first quar-
ter, where he was passed by Little Sam and
soon after by Daisy, Jet and Kitty.
Little Sam won.-The pool selling took a
decided change in favor of Little Sam, who
sold against the field, bringing $14 to SIS for
the field.
Kitty L was in the rear when the horses
started for the second heat. At the first
quarter Sam led followed by Jet and Daisy
Kent. Sam led by about five lengths at the
half. At the third quarter Daisy Kent and
Kitty L went to second and third places in
which position they finished.
Much time was occupied scoring, although
the judge warned the drivers.
Soon after the start Sam took the lead with
Daisy Kent next. Sam had no trouble in
winning the heat and race.
The following summary gives additional
particulars:
snuN. cLAss.-PURsE $3.50.
Little Sam, e, L. W. GayIor- 1
Daisy Kent, b m, George W. Nelson. 9 9 2
Katie L, b m, N. W. Hinckley ....--.-..-..
Saratoga, b m, Jno. Shillinlaw. .......... 4 4
g A G.. blk g, Charles johnson. 49,. 800. 5
Jet blk m; N D. Baldwin. z
Archie T@e e sss5g sss s. A a.ss.
Money divided as follows: $125 to Little
Sam, $62 so to Daisy Kent, $3.50 to Katie
L, $25 to Saratoga.
The following is sample of the pools sold
on the 2:27 class before the start: Lady Bare
foot $50, Joe S e12, Jim Lane So, West
chester Girl 81, field 81.
Nutwood, who had the pole at the start,
took the lead very soon, followed by West
chestea Girl, Lena Wilkes and Joe s., who
passed Lena Wilkes near the three-quarter
pole, where Nutwood was crowded by.West-
chester Girl. Nutwood, jr., led at the wire.
Lady Barefoot was the choice in the pools,
selling at about as much al the field.
The heat caused great excitement. Joe S.
took the Iced Immediately after the start.
Nutwood and Lena Wilkes were close behind
him.
At the half Joe S. was long distance in
the lead. During the last half mile all the
others lessened the leaders distance. Lady
Barefoot took second place and came up by
the side of Joe S. at the wire.
The spectators were doubtful what the
judges decision would be, as the heat was SC
close that it might have been called dead
heat.
Joe S. was announced the winner.
The third heat was closely contested. Joe
S. led but was passed at the three-quarter
pole by Lady Barefoot. Joe S. lost some dis
lance by break, but closed up the gap. Jim
Lane, a handsome trotter, came up with the
other leaders at the wire. Lady Barefoot
won.
Before the fourth heat was called Lady
Barefoot was the pool fayorite selling at $15
to $12 for the field. After a repeated scor-
ing the judge admonised the drivers, who,
after several more attempts, received the
word.
Westchester Girl and Nutwood, jr, who
have been rivals in races in this vicinity for
several years, were the principal contestants
in this heat. The positions from the heat
can be imagined from the summary. Vest
chester Girl won with Nutwood, jr., second.
The fifth heat was close from start to fin
ish
The horses went off in bunch, Lady
Barefoot was the first to lead but was crowd
ed at the half by Joe I. Nutwood, jr., who
was close, forged ahead on the last half and
was first at the wire. The judges gave the
heat to Lena Wilkes, setting the others back.
This was remarkable race. Five horses
in class win only one heat each. AS dark
ness was gradually approaching the judges
announced that the next heat would be post
poned until to-day at half-past 1.
The following summary shows the posi-
tons in which the horses came under the
wire:
2:27 CLAss-PuRsE $500.
Joe 8, b z, NJ. Flaherty -. .......... 8 6
Lapy Barefoot, b m, E. r. Thomas. 6 4