The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-09-07
ROBERT j. KING OF THE TURF.

stood and responded. The little brown
seemed to be surprised at the audacity
of his big rival, and as he dashed I'M
der the wire stuck out his neck and
with a mighty stride gained nose.
1t was a grand finish to the grand
race, and the crowd yelled itself hoarse
A moment later, when 2:03s4 was
hung up, a great wave of eXtravagant
delight dashed across the amphitheatre,
and the air trembled as the great roar
of triumph went up. Terre Haute, the
rival, had been surpassed and Fort
Wayne was excelled.
The Record Smashed.
But the second heat.
1t was confidently said the great heat
had passed and some left for home. 1t
was the general impression that both
horses had done their best, and slow
time was looked for. Regret was free
ly expressed that the heat had not been
a n second faster.
Forty-fiye minutes later, the track
was again cleared and the two horses
came out. 1t was now realized that the
track was faster, and both horses in the
very pink of condition. Not only this
but Curry was proving that his boast
was not an idle one. He was giving
Geers his greatest race. The latter
seemed to be somewhat surprised, and
he and Hamlin, the owner of the won
der, held a close consultation on the
track
Again the two horses faced each
other for the word, and again the
word was given.
Like twin rockets they shot from
under the wire, and started the trip
around the turn that was to bring them
glory and fame.
Robert went right to the front,
moving like a piece of mechanism. AT
the quarter he led the big fellow by
two lengths.
Joe Patcheu closed up the gap going
down the back stretch, and was hang
| ing to the little bays wheel at the half,
which was reached in 1:021s.
Patchen moved out a little more, and
was well alongside of ebert j at three
quarters. This was reached in 1902,
and it was realized that, without a
break, even the fast mark of the previ-
Gus heat was to be placed into in
significance.
| On came the gladiators, smoothly and
moving to perfection.
! Curry was urging the big fellow and
Geers, with faith in little Robert, let
him out, and he moved away from the
black at the distance stand with a
mighty burst of speed and passed under
the wire two open lengths in front of
Patchen was marked at 2:0234.
The crowd could not contain its pent
up enthusiasm longer than to see the
nose of King Robert pushed under the
wire
One long cheer burst forth and con-
/ tinued until Starter Walker announced
the time and the time had been posted.
Secretary Graves proposed three
cheers for Mr.. Hamlin, which were
given with a will, and the famous old
! turf man responded gracefully to the
compliment. Geers was also similarly
complimented as were Curry, the driver,
and Taylor. the owner of Patchen.
1t was close to $50 O'Clock when the
third heat was called. Joe Patchen
was ready for the last bout, which
was to settle whether or not he was
to score a mark after showing such
wonderful speed. Both horses and
drivers were cheered as they took posi-
lions for the word.
Patchen was acting a little badly and
two attempts were made to get away
before both animals were well on their
gait 1t was great start, but Patchen
was moving at a gait that set Robert
into the air. This was going to the
quarter and the break was a bad one.
Geers brought him to his feet very
quickly, and it was not second be-
fore he was chasing the big black.
Patchen passed the quarter :30A,
three open lengths in front, but Robert
was moving with great precision, slow
ly creeping upon his antagonist, and
by the time the three-quarters was
reached had recovered two lengths of
his lost ground. Patchen was going at
a clip that looked as though he would
carry the heat, but was seen to waver
half way down the stretch, though he
did not leave his feet.
Robert moved up slowly, but surely.
and took advantage Of the swerve
made by the black. Geers let him
move out as much as he would, and
at the distance stand he had over
hauled and was on even terms with Joe.
Curry helped his favorite all he posi-
bly, could but Robert was not to be
conquered and he finished the third
heat in 2:04%, a half length to the
good.
Patchen was marked at 2:O5. Every
body was glad Robert had won, but
still there was general sorrow that
Patchen in his brilliant performance
had not secured recognized mark.
The average time of the three heats
was 2:03 3-5.
Flying Jib will go against the record
Saturday.
Mr.. Mcdowell. his driver. says he is
in the pink of perfection and great time
is looked for from him.
Summaries.
2:24 trot Diminished yesterday stake
81, OOO-Dolly Wilkes won the third,
sixth and seventh heats and race in
2:14A, 2:171k PA. Brown Dick won the
first and fifth heats in 2:13A, 2:1Ss4.
Miss Nelson won the second and fourth
heats in 2:13a4, 2:13$4, Baron Moore,
Commodore Porter, Kitchelrs Red
Wilkes. Ben Wallace, Silent Brook also
started.
2:22 pace, purse s6OO-Tommy Brown
won the fourth, fifth and sixth heats
and race in 2:16A, 2:141a, 2:17A. Lamel
won the first and second in 2:10A 2:14.
Syrena won the third in 2:14A, Julia
B. Hustler, Russell, Hyde T, Nellie G.,
Robert B, Prince Ediet, Monte Cristo
ana Boy Baron also started.
2:35 pace, three-year-olds. stake $1,000
Ethel A won the race in three
straight heats. Time-2:10A, 2:12A,
2:13L. Sidmont, Antidote, Bennen,
Brookfield. Sallie Bronson, Harry b,
Quiz also started.
Match pacing, purse $5,0OO-Robert ]
won three straight heats, Joe Patchen
second. Time-2:03%, 2:02h, 2:04%
Time by quarters-F>irst heat: 314,
1:021a, 1904, 2:021a. Third heat: 3024,
1:01A, 1884, 2:O4%.
AliX against the worlds trotting rec
ord, 2:04 Time-Alix, by quarters:
so%, 1902, 1:SS, 2;o4s4.
At Baltimore.
Baltimore, Sept. 6.-The annual meet
ing of the Trotting Horse Breeders
Association, of Maryland and the Dis,
trict of Columbia, was inaugurated at
Pimlico this afternoon. The track was
fast ard the attendance fair.
Three-year-olds, Mechanicsyille won