Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-20
THE GREAT RACE.
An Immense Crowd at CAPITAL
Park.
The Fastest Record Ever Made
on a Maine Track.
A Fine Field Of Horses and Exciting
Clear Skies and a Fine Track. ---,2.At-2
the Time.
"A grand day for the race. +"

| And so it proved with the concluding da,
of the Capital Park races on Saturday, pu
over from Friday ON account of unfavorabl,
weather. The termination of the same coult
hardly have been more successful had it oc
Cured Friday indeed the interval seemed
but TO heighten the interest in the contend
ing horses, while it gave ample opportunit,
for additional advertising. which must hav,
been well used for the attendance upon the
track reminded one of the old days of the
State Fair upon this very spot. Long before
the bell in the judges stand called the first
horse there was large crowd of people upon
the Park, and the grand stand was nearly
filled. But they kept pouring in until as
many as two heats of two races had been
trotted, the carriage area of the Park about
the judges stand was packed full, along the
fences were masses of people anxious to get
near the track, and everywhere all seemed
intent on the attracting of the races. The
attendance was not local. Noted horse
men were present from all parts of the State !;
and the neighboring cities and towns in Ken
nebec sent large delegations. The manage
ment of the Park must feel elated at the sue
cess of the day, aud at the proud distinction
in turf history which gives Capital Park a
pre-eminence above every other track in
Maine.
The board of judges consisted of Geo A.
Alden of Watervlle Ben Hilton of North
Anson, and II. G. Turner of Charleston,
Mass, with f. l.. Norcross of Manchester
and ID. W. Goodwin of Lynn. Mass, as
timers. They performed their duty admira-
bly,. The chairman, Mr.. Alden was prompt
and ready in his handling of the races, and
the decision of the judges met the approval,of
the spectators, if not always of the interest
ed "owners of drivers" They admitted his
fairness even if TO their disadvantage. We
have seldom seen so important races better
conducted. The National rules were behind
them and they were acted up to vigorously.
The first race was the
Three Minute Glass.
and it was called promptly at 2 o'clock. For
this there had been twenty entries, but only
seven appeared at the judges call. These
were Griffin, ii. c. Nelson, Waterville :;
Courier, Hilton & Courier Hartland; En-
ma A., II. 4, Haley, Monroe; Rob. Roy, F.
A. Jordan, Mechanic Falls Gen. Hancock.
Chas' b. Gilman, Waterville; Frank c., +.
G. Hastings, Damariscotta; Evyline, |. p.
Woodbury., Portland. After most unnec-
essary amount of scoring, the word "go"
vas given, with Emma A, at the pole, Cour-
rier I'd, Evylne Sd, Gen. Hancock 4th, Rob
Roy 9Th, Frank G, 9Th and Griffin outside.
The first heat was without incident. Emma
got a good start at the send off and led all
the way. Rob Roy, who was fifth at the
start came in second, with Evyline, Griffin
and Courier following in order, Gen. Han
cock and Frank G. distanced On the sec
ond heat the rield was reduced to five to
start. Emma trotted steady to the quarter,
and Griffin who was fourth in position and
who had fell back, Topped up well to the
Poie hoioe' hoo hoy pdsseu Emma Dut
soon fell back. On the second quarter EN-
ma and Rob Roy trotted close
together, Griffin being in the rear. Rob
Roy did not do the fine, square trotting that
Emma did. The three starters in order had
the same places at the finish, but Griffin had
dropped to the rear and Courier was fourth
Soon after the start on the third heat, Emma
lost the lead and Rob. Roy took her place
There were some quick changes between
Emma, Rob Roy and Evyline, but on the
third quarter Rob Roy led and Emma drop
ped back. Griffin had a bad freak at break
ing but Mr.. Nelson brought her to worl
quickly. Rob Roy came under the wire frs
with Emma third. On the fourth, Rob Roy
had the pole and start, but Emma made dasl
and went to the front in an instant, passin,
the half first, with Rob Roy second; an,
Evyline third Griffin did good deal Of
running in the heat and came in fifth, tn,
heat being won by Emma A., fourth none,
divided between Courier and Griffin
SUMMARY.
Capital Driving Park, Augusta, August ls
| 1888. Three-minute class, for purse o