The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-04

straight and three place mutual machines iu op-
GRAFTON, and the American auction bookseller
had more men assembled about him than he
ever addressed before. It Is safe 20 say that
not Tar from 81. 900, 900 changed hands through
these different wagering instrumentalities this
eagerly asked for. IL was found to be as near
perfect as possible. The old track was in ideal
condition. but there were irregularities In the
new portion Of what is now called 1.-THE Futur.
iy Course due TO the fact that it is newly
made and is alternately hard and soft In spots.
First Race-Tnree-fourths of . mile. Brit
tanic won in LILA As; Sam Harper, jr., second,
Laredo, third.
Second Race-Great fall selling stakes; one
and one-eiehth mile. Frank Ward won in 1:50;
bordeiaise, second. Leila May, third.
Third Rsce-One and one-fourth mile. Egg
mont won in EOS; Badge second, Lelex third.
Fourth Race-The Futurity stakes; three
fourths OF a mile. Starters: The Lioness, Rip
staff, Galena, Erie, Princess Bowling. Proctor
Knott, Auricoma, Senorita, Limbo, Forest King,
Salvador, Philander, Lady Pulsifer, Village
Maid. Now came the great event of the day
and OF the season. The judge turned the hands
of the clock to 4:l0 as its startine.time, and then
there was . decided rush. Those who had their
minds made up scurried in hot haste to the pad
dock to place their money on their favorites to
the best advantage, while the others sought
frat the saddling paddock in search Of the very
latest before betting their money.
Never was bride arrayed with greater care
than were the fourteen youngsters who we're to
strive for the greatest prize ever offered for
two-year-olds in America. Eric was the hrst to
start to the post, and, as the others, by twos,
and threes, and singly, followed him. great sur
prise was expressed that the contestants were
were at the post Mr.. Caldwell said: "Now.
boys, don't break until you are all together.
Palmer, don't you give me any trouble to-day.
Be quiet and don't break away needlessly."
They skirmished around q moment or two,
and cot into line Immediately after, and Instant
ly the flag fell and they were off, with Forest
King q srifie in front of Tipstaff, with Proctor
Knott, Auricoma, Limbo, Seuorita and Salvador
together, and Eric and Village Maid last For
est King and Tipstaff Immediately began racing,
and were but heads apart in front at the first
furlong post. They raised a tremendous cloud
OF dust as they came on, with Proctor Knott
and Gallon running next the leaders, Auricoma
just behind, and the Lioness, Princess Bowling
and Village Maid bringing ND the rear. As
they came to the bend At the head OF the home
stretch Galen was making the pace, and nose
along the rail were shouting, "Galeu win g.
Proctor Knott was running easy, bat laying
back a Bit, with Auricoma, Limbo and Salvator
punched, and Mclaughlin whipping Auri'
coma with might and main. At the last
fur,one post Salvador was showing the
way, and there were shouts Of Salvador wins.
At the last sixteenth post Barnes gave Proctor
Knott a shaking up. He responded nobly, and
Win u gallant spurt No Qaenou 10 the Iront, aou
mid the cheers and shouts of the deliehted
spectators, won by o neck in 1:15A. Salvador,
second, WAS . length before Galen,
third. Princess Bowling, Lady Pulsi
fer, Eric, Auricoma. Forest King
Ssnorita, Tipstaff, Philander, The Lioness
Limbo, and Village Maid finished as named.
The instant the horses were past the judges
stand there was q great rush to the track, and
the victor was so pressed by those anxious tc
get near him and congratulate his jockey that il
was with difficulty he could get to the weighing
scales. After he left for the paddock he was
followed by hundreds, who seemed delighted IL
be near enough to touch his clothes. The win
ner paid So. 10 straight and s1l.40 for place
Salvador paid SIS 81. Immediately after the
race Hamilton, who rode Salvador, claimed thai
he had been fouled by Proctor Knott, but the
judges did not allow the claim. The timer,
were unable to take the fractional time, which
was q seconds slower than the record tim,
made on an elliptical course, in Louisville, nv,
years ago. The actual value Of the stake wa
$43,375, but the second and third horses get
large shares out of that.
Fifth Race-One mile. Niagara won il
1:43 2I5; Pasha second, Kaleidoscope third.
Sixth Race-Three-fourths of q mile. Stride
away won in Lao; Volunteer second, Daniel,
third