Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-01
THE BIGGEST CROWD YET.
Great Enthusiasm Mt the Races ut Benning
Yesterday.

Great Enthusiasm ut the Races ut Benning
Yesterday.
The grand stand was almost too small to hold
the people who swarmed out to Benning yes
terday. 1t was the biggest crowd that has been
seen at the race tracks around Warrington for
years, and 90 the audience saw good racing the
chances are that the crowds will steadily i'm
prove as long - the good weather keeps up.
The finishes were especially close and exciting
yesterday, and in two events it was necessary
for most of the audience to wait until the
numbers went up to decide who the winner
was. In the first race Maidstone carried almost
all of the money and won by length.
SOME VERY BAD RIDING.
The second: race was probably the worst dis
play of riding seen here this season. Perry on
he allowed the horse to swerve and Littlefeld
brought Costa RIGA up clsverly and won. The
third race showed most exciting finish be-
tween three horses, who were almost neck and
neck. Mucilage. however, was the winner,
with Van Buren, close second. The finish in
the fifth was also close, but Littlefeld, on
Laughing Water, added another victory to his
string. The steeplechase excited o good deal
of interest Vancluse fell at the last hurdle
and his rider was badly shaken up.
The question of the number of starters to be
allowed in any one race has been finally settled
than fifteen horses shall be allowed to start in
any race. The first fifteen names drawn from
the box are to be considered as starters.
ARACE FOB GEENTLEMKN RIDERS.
Much to the satisfaction Of the local enthu-
siasts it has been decided to give the gentle
men riders chance between the flags. This
event, which will be one of the most interesting
Of the meeting. will occur ON the ninth day, or
May7.
The race will be for gentlemen riders, and
is designated the hunters steeplechase, a
sweepstake of $40 each, with 800 added,
and silver cup to first, stakes to amount Of
revert to third horse, and third
and ridden in Maryland, Virginia and the
District of Columbia. Thoroughbreds to
carry ITO pounds. Six to enter and four
to start or no race. Entries 70 close
on seventh day Of meeting, Tuesday, May 5.
Entrance fee to accompany nominations. The
steeplechase course.
YESTERDAYS SUMMARY.
The summary shows:
First race-Purse $500, divided, for all ages
penalties and allowances; six furlongs.
Empire stables Maidstone, s, l24 (McLaugh-
C. D. McCoy's Kitty r., s, ss u. Covingtonj. 2
+. D. Weir's Balisarius, 4, ia (CarrolD 49,. 3
Syracuse, Mabel. Fleetwing, Miracle and On
ward also ran. Time, LI51s
Mutuals paid 1915. e3.05 and 1856.
Second race-Purse 800. divided; for three
year-olds and upward; winner to be sold for
$500, with allowances; five fnrlongs.
Pastime stables Costa RIGA, 4, l15 Of. Little
Excelsior stables Benjamin, 8, 1Os (Ray). :. 2
G. c. Gray's Silence, 4. lO3 q. Bergen). 49,. 8
Louise, Reve dor, p. H. H., Bonnie Lass,
Bellfeld, Blanche, America, Decoration, Kitty
Pease. Ban Boy, Vance, Dublin, Loo Il. and
Brock also started. Time, 1.044.
Mutuals paid 1855, $3.50 and 1885.
Third race-Purse s40O, for three-year-olds
and upward; winner to be sold for 81. 500;
weight allowances. Five furlongs.
Melrose stables Mucilage, 4, l04 CSims). 49,.
Ohio stables Van Buren,, 3, log (G. Taylor)... 2
L. James Exclusion, 8, IS (H. jones'. 800
Euna, Consignee, Little Ella, Nola, Miss Will.
Jams. Ascot, Donnybrook, Fitz Lee and Jest
Colt also ran. Time, LOS.
Mutuals paid s2975, $500 and $3.50.
Fourth race-The Columbia handicap, for
three-yesr-olds and upward, sweepstakes Of e1s
each, with $500 added, divided; one and one
sixteenth miles.
Lsbold Bros Isaac Lewis. 4, 105 (Taylor). :. ]
g. G. Halls Lotion, s, 100 (Slack) ..........
Queen City stables Sam Wood, s, 106 little
Iceberg also ran. Time. i. 5oi:. '''''
Mutuals paid $3.50. s2.s5 and 1896.
Fifth race-Purse 500, divided; for two
year-olds; winner to be sold for "a, 900; weight
| allowances; four and one-half furlongs.
J. A. and A. H. Morris Laughing Water, Ito
T. b. Doswelrs Verbena, io7 (Simsl. ....
H: Davis Stiletto FLY, IS (Snedeker). ....... {
Little Redding, Smuggler, Black Hussar and
White Wings also ran. Time, 81.
Mutuals paid $685. S2.85 aud s3.40.
Sixth race-Purse $3.50, divided, for three
year-olds and upward, to carry forty pounds
above scale with weight allowances if to be solo
below $4,000. Mile and half, over six hurdles
Queen City stables Hercules, aged, ISL (Pops).
Pastime stables Lijero, aged, 1872 (Donovan). I
NJ. J. o. ricn's Grey Gown, 5, l31 (BushnelD..
Bob Thomas, Bassanio, Repudiator and Van
cluse (who fell at last hurdle) also ran. Time
2.52I.