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

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and hundreds. perhaps thousands, OF
dollars poured into their golfers. The
Richmonders were somewhat slow to
bet, but when they began they went at
it in dead earnest.
THE FIRST TRIAL.
There was some delay in starting the
races "a the preliminaries had not all
been arranged, and the audience, though
evincing slight impaticnce, was very
good-humored. The horses for the first
trial were called out about l :35 o'clock,
and they came on the track quite prompt
ly. The iudges-Messrs. L. II. Tomp-
kins, of New York, William Garth and
4. A. Daingerfeld, of Richmond, were
in their stand Just in front OF the Grand
Stand the timers, Major Thomas W.
boswell and W. z. Burch, were in their
pen on the opposite side of the track,
and seated in the Grand-Stand and stand
ing near the course were some fifteen
hundred interested spectators who were
anxious to see the fun begin.
The first race was the Westover purse
for gentlemen riders. When the com
mand "Go" was given all five OF the
horses entered started of nicely. For
some distance the horses. except Twin
Sister, kept, close together, and she
started well, but being carelessly sad
died the saddle-cloth soon slipped off
end The mare Was unable to use herself to
any sort of advantage. When nearing the
half-mile pole Ford's chestnut mare
Skipaway drew slightly ahead, and Bur
mans Ingomsr took the second place,
which she held to the finish. Skipaway
nm well. and her rider was determined
that she should not only win, but show
what she could do, for. although she
came up to the wire at least twenty
lengths ahead, she was still being pushed.
The time was 2:03!.
This was the most amusing race of the
evening. There was only one horse on
the course that was well saddled. Nearly
/ the whole of the last half mile Skipa-
ways rider was in front of his saddle,
which had slipped back at least foot
from where it should have been. Soon
after passing under the wire he endeavor-
ed either to get into his saddle or TO dis
mount, and in the attempt fell under the
mare, and it was feared that he was in
jured, but he soon got up and said he
was not hurt at all.
TnRuTI.Ess THE WINNER.
There were eight entries for the second
race. which was mile dash for all ages.
and all eight horses came to the start
when call was made for them. Several
Of the steeds were very nervous, and at
least o dozen Intellectual efforts were
made before fair start was gotten.
One Of the jockeys lost his stirrup and
this caused some delay, but it was really
no time lost, for during the interim the
horses were blanketed and walked, their
ardor cooled down, and when they were
again brought up no difficulty Was expe-
rieAced in getting them off well together.
! Major Doswells Maiden Hair was the
favorite in betting, and she ran pretty
race, but could not reach the goal Mr..
James K. Rranchs Thriitless won the
race, or rather her jockey won
1t for her. When turning the
first curve he by heroic effort forced
her slightly TO the front and took the
inside place, giving her very decided
advantage during the remainder Of the
race. Many thought it unwise in the
rider TO hurry the mare so early in the
contest. but it was made evident later
that this alone brought victory. ROmp
ran a close second until when within a
few lengths of the wire Maiden Hair,
under the urging influences of a
well-applied cowhide, forged ahead and
Eon second place. with Romp close
| follower. This was the most exciting
moment OF the evening, and when
| Thriftless scored the victory she was
loudly cheered and the friends of Mr..
Branch and others who were backing his
mare were enthusiastic in their applause.
Time, 1:4Ss.
THIRD TRIAL.
There were five entries for the third
race, which was one and one eighth
miles, open to three year-olds and up.
wards. A good start WAS gotten after
several fruitless Efforts, and Boaz, Mr..
Burch's gray horse, who was the favor
ite. soon pulled to the front and there
remained to the finish, though Josh
Billings and John o. both pushed him
closely. and it seemed at anv time that
either one of the three might win. Josh
Billings came in second. Time, 2:O9.
BOCCACCIO WINS.
OF the seven entries for the last race
five horses started. The distance was
six furlongs, and, as is always the case
when the start is made elsewhere than
from the Judges stand, considerable de-
lay was experienced. The horses ran IN
a bunch the whole distance, and it was
nip and tuck who should come under the
wire first. Mr.. Burch's black horse,
Boccaccio, won in l:2l, with Alyedo
second
BUFFALO BILL.
The races over, the grounds were
/ speedily cleared OF all persons except those
who had procured tickets for the Wild
West Show, and large forces OF hands
set to work at once with great activity
and in very few minutes everything
was in readiness for the entrance Of But
falo Bill and his tribes OF Indians, Mexi-
cans, COWBOYS, bucking horses, &c.
| For q half hour or more there was
| constant stream Of humanity
| flowing from the entrance gate to
/ the Grand-Stand, and the rush
was even greater, if possible, than
on Wednesday last. II did seem at
times that some of the weaker ones in
the great mass of humanity would be
mashed to death. The attendance was
estimated TO be as large 40 at any time
since opening day, aud the performance
was given with great vim and spirit,
and was hugely enjoyed by the thousands
who saw it. ii
IO-DAY's TRIALS.
The management give the assurance
that the races shall begin To-day prompt
" at one o'clock, and that there shall be
no unnecessary delay in their progress.
/ If this is faithfully carried out, and it
doubtless will be. the trials Of speed will
be muchs more interesting, ana the pro-
gramme can be executed in full time for
the arrangements TO be perfected for the
/ Wild West Show TO commence ut 4
o'clock sharp.
The following are the entries for to-
day:
irstrsce-purse $500. Of which go goes to sec