Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02
A PERFECT RACING DAY.
Good Sport at Ivy City Yesterday-Im
terestiPg Events tor To-day.

Yesterday was an ideal day for the horse-racers
It rained just enough In the morning to put the
track at Ivy City in the best condition OF the
ing, and before the first race was called the sun
was shining brightly and the air was fresh and
invigorating. Those who failed TO attend the
races because Of the threatening weather earlier
In the day missed an exciting days sport. The
most exciting events OF the day were the victories
OF Bess In the second race, and Young Duke in the
fourth.
BEss' VICTORY.
The second race was lie miles ana a strong
tip was out on Queen Of Elizabeth while Bronco
marie carried a good pot Of money. As the
horses swept past the grand stand those who had
placed their money on the little BLACK mare were
Delighted to see her colored jockey pulling her
with all his strength. He kept her under a Strong
her her head and rapidly passed ali the Others
who were under the whip, and by a burst Of speed
WAS an me easy winner without having been touched
was considered dangerous horse for the Brent
wood stakes, although Letrttia was the fayorIte,
and both Romp and O'Fallon were well backed
There was long delay in making the start during
great deal At the start valiant took tse lead
under the whip and kept II to the three-Quarter
pole. but Letritia and Young Duke were close be-
mind, and soon passed the leader. In the stretch
the race was very exciting. Young Duke and Le-
trtia ran side by side. but the Duke managed TO
win by head.
THE ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY ARE As FOLLOWS:
First race-Three-quarters OF mile-King Crab,
81 pounds; Mary T, &c. Duke Of Bourbon, 100;
Haroor Lights, 90; Frank Ward, 113; Palatka,
9S; Ban-Box, Ill; Maroon, no.
second race-Nationai Handicap, one and one
eighth mlles-Fayor, 120 pounds; Richmond, 115;
BesS, LOG; Panama, loo; Lizzie Baker, los; Spe-
calty, 100; The Bourbon, 80; lie Logos 1O3; vos-
burg, 90.
Thirdrace-Beaten three ear-olds at this meet
DO. nxvf, -.
Annie {, lob; Rank, los.
Fourth race-selling. Three-quarterso of mile
Ain' iO3; Romance, 81 Golden Reel, 10l ;
Glenola los; Monte CristO, lO2; Sam Brown, I15:
Leland, lO4.
Fifth race-Over hurdles, one and one-quarter
mlles-B0nero, l39 pounds; VIII Davis l4i; John
Henry, l57; Willie Palmer, 136
Cool Breezes at Ivy City.
Special Dispatch to the EVENING STAR:
RACE Track, Ivy CYTY, May 2.-The breezes are
fresh out here today 1t is coolish In the shade
anu tne new spring suits have mostly sought the
not large yet, but 1t is steadily Increasing The
PROPORTION OF ladies is large II is an ideal day
and John Henry in the fifth.
THE BETTING.
IN the DOCKS the betting was as follows: on the
nrst race Mary 7. [Doane), 80 to L; Duke OF Bour-
Don (Church>, to 1; Harbor Lights (Elkie) 100 to
l; FRANK Ward (Garrison), to 5; Palatka pal
Mei ~ 10 Banbox (Owens), 90 10 L; King Crab
!hyslersl ~ 10 Il Maroon (BlaylOck), Az 10 l. In
the auction pools Frank Ward sold Ior S25 as
against the field S2O
Inc judges to-day are j. r. Kelly, j. c. McGinn,
ana Lieut.. Lucien Young. Timers, +. n. Draney
andF. NJ. Hail.
The First Race.
me nrst race was won by Duke of Bourbon,
Frank Ward second Time l:15X. Mutuals paid
1895.
THE RESULTS OF YESTERDAYS RACES
were as follows: 1st races furongs, Mona LIST,
Mini
miles, Bess 1st, Brookfied %, Queen OF Elizabeth
81. Mutuels paid $2O65. Sd races furlongs.
Holiday LIST, Bonnie Park 3D. seymour Sd. Mutuels
pad 5000. 4th race mile, Young Duke Ist
Letrtla ID Sam. Keene Sd. Mutues paid 500 30
9th race-6 furlongs, CrichtOn Ist, Clay Pate I'd,
Sequel 3D. Mutuels paid sIS.25.