Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1889-09-27
BALCH STALLION RACE.

Boston, Sept. 23.-The Balch stallion
race, which has twice been postponed on
account of rain, was finally trotted at
Beacon Park this afternoon. The day
was nearly perfect and the track was in
excellent condition, although not at its
best. Fully $4,000 people were upon
the grounds, coming in all sorts of
conveyances and from all parts of the
country. 1t was Nelson crowd, too,
and their fayorite fully met their expec-
tations, winning the race in three straight
heats.
The Maine stallion was strong favo-
rite, especially with the Maine contin-
gent, which came in full force, it being
said that not less than 5000 were present
from that State. Bookmakers were kept
busy, and before the race freely offered
500 for Nelson to $50 for Alcryon and
SIG for the field. There was an under
current of opinion that Nelson would in
some way be thrown down and pools
were consequently active. Budd Doble
was down upon the card to drive the
Maine stallion, but at the last moment
it was announced that c. ii. Nelson, his
owner, would occupy the seat. This
change occasioned much comment, most
ly unfavorable, as it added 81 pounds to
the weight Nelson would have to carry
and many believed that such handicap
would prove disastrous. Their judgment
did not prove correct, however, and Mel
son fairly won the honors.
Alcryon, the blind Kentucky stallion,
who gave Nelson his first defeat at Hart
ford, had many friends, and his fine
action as he passed and repassed the
grand stand called forth many compli-
mentary remarks. The other starters
were chestnut stallion Junemont, driven
by Jimmy Golden, with II record of
2:lSa; Cranky, driven by Crit Davis, rec
ord :l94, and Pilot Knox, with Jack
Bowen up. record 2:l9a.
All the horses seemed in excellent con-
dition, but from the start the race was
conceded to be between Nelson ard Al
cryon, the only question being which of
the other horses would secure second
money. The Maine stallion may be said
to have had an easy victory, the closest
race being in the last heat when he was
overtaken and nearly passed by Alcryon,
but the latter quickly found he had no
ed throughout the three heats.
In drawing for positions, Alcryon Sc
cured the pole, with Pilot Knox second,
Nelson third, CRANKY fourth and June
mont on the outside. After seven I'M
successful attempts to make a start in
the first heat, Alcryon lost boot, which
caused still further delay. Twice more
they came to the wire and were sent
back. Then all came down well together,
with Alcryon slightly in the lead. At
the quarter Alcryon broke and Nelson
quickly jumped into the gap, with Alcr-
yon second, Pilot Knox third, CRANKY
fourth and Junemont last. Nelson in
creased his lead to three lengths at the
half, Alcryon second with Pilot Knox
tapping his wheel. Alcryon crawled up
gradually and at three-quarters had
gained one length on Nelson, but the rel
alive positions of all remained the same
Down the home stretch Alcryon strug-
gled hard to overtake Nelson, but the
slatter held his own and won by two
lengths.
Junemont and Pilot Knox had pretty
race for third place, but the latter proved
successful, with CRANKY way in the
rear. Time, 2 :lS1.
A good start was made on the first
scoring In the second head. Nelson was