Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-11

been some two thousand persons in the
grounds, and there was not one but who
could see the runners at every point on
the course.
The track was in excellent condition
even better. if possible, than on Tues
day. and the trials Of speed were very
good. They would not have been re-
garded as much. perhaps, at Saratoga
or Brighton Beach, but they were above
the average of those that have formerly
been given here at our State Fairs One
commendable feature OF the days events
was the promptness with which the
horses were called out for the first start.
There was considerable tardiness in
putting on the subsequent numbers,
but the audience took il as q mat
ter Of course and displayed most
excellent good humor. People were
slow TO place their money on the horses,
and the booksellers and book-makers.
whose privileges cost them quite neat
little sum. desired some time to call for
the cash which in due course OF time
came in in very good-sized piles. Alto
gether the commissions were fairly good,
considering that there were only three
events, and all of them single dashes.
The judges, timers, apd starters were the
same as on Tuesday.
CONSOLATION THE WINNER.
The first race was three-quarter-mile
dash, for two-year-oIds purse, 800.
There were six entries, and ell of the
horses responded to the bells tap. Viii
liam Garth's b. (. Consolation, ridden by
Bergen, was the favorite in the auction
pools ut $40 to s. against the field, and,
while the contest was somewhat spirited,
she was easy winner. Mr.. L. b. Dos
woll's ch. (. Wild Cherry, ridden by
Lewis, started off in the lead. but Con
solahon soon forged ahead OF her aud
beid the fort until she reached home.
Garth's bay colt Repudiator held third
place until within a few lengths of the
wire, when her rider. Carson, whipped
her ahead. winning second place. Time,
1:22.
Mr. W. P. Burch's gray horse Boaz,
who won one of Tuesdays races. wasthe
favorito at 2l0to sl against the feldin the
second number, which WAS one and one
quarter miles, open to ali ages. Purse,
S23O. Coles's eh. I. Alveda, who looked
stiff. but moved well, was second choice.
Neither John O. or Josh Billings we're
regarded as active competitors. This
race WAS the most spirited OF the day,
and the exciting feature was that never
until on the home stretch did Bosz, who
nearly everybody felt sure would
win, appear to have any show. In the
first place the start from the quarter
pole was a very poor one indeed. The
horses we're commanded TO go and the
starters flag dropped when Alveda and
John o. we're at least fifty yards ahead
Of Boaz and Josh Billings, who plunged
off neck and neck. The latter never
overcame this great disadvantage in fact
the distance between him and the other
horses constantly increased instead OF
diminishing. Harris held Boaz under a
strong bit all the way. only letting him
get near those in front until on the last
quarter coming home, when he gave his
steed rein and administered two small
doses Of cowhide. Boaz then took second
place, and when in two lengths OF the
wire forged ahead, winning by neck,
with Alveda next. Time. 2:l9. The
audience went almost Wild at the victory
Of the little gray. which to oil appear
ances was only won by a hairs breadth.
TABLES TURNED.
Over half hour WAS spent in jockey
l.,
horses were marched mp at least ten
times and as many sent back. Finally
all seven were gotten of in a bunch, and
fbe sight was very pretty one rs they
passed the Grand-Stand almost neck 10
neck-P Pettengilrs chestnut geiding Va
let slightly ahead. with Triple Cross,
Maiden Hair, and Thri9tless in the order
named. Valet held first place all the
way, winning easily in 2:02, and Triple
Cross never lost her position at all,
taking second money. The fight for
Third lav between Maidenhair and
Thriftless, and the latter secured 1t. The
result of this trial was en- unexpected
revelation to almost every one, and con
siderable money WAS lost on Maidenhair,
who Sold at $40 against the field at 81.
Thriffless appeared to be the second
fayorite, bat her hackers reckoned with
oat their host. Mr.. j. j. Bfake's Skipa-
way, who had been entered for this race,
did not run as her owner could not pro
cure a desirable rider.
WHAT THEY PAID.
The French mutuals paid 33.S0 on the
winner in the first race yesterday, e. 81
in the second, and nearly 81 in the
third.
In consequence OF the small number
OF entries for to-day's races the pool
sellers did not open at sll last night, but
deferred their sales until to-day Just
prior TO the hour Of commencement
TO-DAY's ENTRIES.
The following are the entries for to-
dsv:
First race-purse $3.50, of which $50
to second. For three-year-olds and up
wards. Winners of q single race at this
meeting five pounds extra OF two races
seven pounds extra. Horses beaten
once allowed seven pounds. One mile.
Entries II. Bradley's cb. &. Lorris ;
three years Prosfer Lilly Monson 81
pounds. J. J. Blake's ch. m, Sklpa-
way six years Danford Unknown
III pounds. G. H. Pettingills ch. m.
Mute (; five years Silent Friend ; Annie
Kenney 1l5 pounds. r. b. boswell s
b. e. Hardship; three years Eolus
Scotia 80 pounds. W. +. Burchs ch.
m. Romp; four years Brauble; Tom
Boy 106 pounds.
Second race-purse $500, of which $50
to second horse. Weight for age. One
and one quarter miles.
Entries: I. B. Doswell's b. 6. John
O. three years Eolus; Helen Dance
% pounds. G. II. Pettingills ch. &.
Valet aged; War Dance f; Ella Breck-
inridge fl9 pounds. W. 2. Burch
gr. h. Boaz; five years Fellovcraft
hosaline 122 pounds.
Third race-purse $3.50, OF which 80
TO second. Weight for age. One and
one eighth miles.
Entries T. B. Doswell's ch. I. Wild
Cherry, two years. Wilful; Cenise, 80
pounds w. i. Burch, bl. h. Boccaccio,
four years; Felcher-Dry Toast; -
pounds; James Il. Branch's gr. g.
Yorick. three yeats; Baden Baden