The record-union., 1895-09-12
AN AFTERNOONS RACING SPOILED.
One Heat Trotted in a Pelting Shower
of Rain.
Then the Races We're Postponed-Very
Large Attendance at the
Race Track.

The sky was murky yesterday and
somewhat threatening in the forenoon.
but this did not prevent a very large
crowd from attending the races. There
were nearly one hundred vehicles in the
paddock. The brisk shower Of the pre-
ceding night had made the track soft
near the pole, but by l o'clock it was IN
good condition, thanks to the efficient
work done under the direction of Super
intendent j. e. Terry.
There were occasional glimpses of sun
shine prior to o'clock. and up to that
time the afternoon WAS really delight
ful one But then it began to rain and SO
steadily as to require the postponement
of the races until to-day. The weather
and track permitting. the racing will be
resumed at 10 o'clock this morning.
Director Wilson was Presiding Judge,
the others being President Chase and Di-
rector De Long. II. +. Agnew, f. T.
Lowell and Ray Falk were in the timers
stand.
Jasper Ayres, Miss Jessie and Corinne
Nelson were the only ones that
zcored up for the 2:25 trotting class, three
year-olds and under. In the pools Ayres
was a warm favorite, selling for four
times as much as the others combined.
First heat-There were only two in 1t,
Ayres and Jessie. The start was excellent.
From the quarter to the outcome Ayres
led by from half-length TO length and
won in 2:204. Nelson was ten lengths De-
hind at the quarter, and barely saved
her distance.
Second heat-This was another process
sion, with Ayres yards in front all the
way, Nelson bringing up the rear. The
tevorite won in a Jog.
The third heat was mere jog and was
tTotted in the same order as before.
Time-2:35.
Sumnary-Purse for three-year-olds and
under, 2:25 class.
Ii. +. Perkins b. g. Jasper Ayres. by
Iris-Babe lPerkins) .........................l L
". h. Sunson's b. f Miss Jessie, by
Gossiper-Leonor tStinson) )................2 2 2
Los Cerrtos Farms b. +. Corinne Nell
son, by Clarence Wtlkes-Fiossie .
Time-2:2oT, @:a454, 2:86.
SECOND RACE.
The 2:2O trotting class brought out Jen-
ME June, Escort, Irene Crocker, Bay
Rum, Lady ThornhiIl. Prince Ira. Co.
lumbus s., Chico and Native State.
In the pools Native State and Chico
were most in demand. The former
brought S13. Chico Sl6, Jennie June So
and the field s..
First heat-tor such large field an
excellent start was had. Irene Croker
was heavily played in the pools for the
heat. and Connolly went out Tor it,
Irene led at the quarter, with Native
State second and Jennie June third.
In the backstretch Irene went up and
was passed by Native State and Jennie
June. Then on the far turn Lady Thorn
hill came up and took third, but coming
home Irene got her speed again and i'm
isbed second, a couple of lengths behind
Native State, Lady Ihornhill third. The
time was I'll.
After the heat Chico sold for $50, Native
State Sl3 and the field SI7.
Second heat-Ihis was driving strug-
gle, and the spectators saw pretty heat.
They were nearly all punched at the
quarter, with Jennie June slightly in
front, Lady Ihornhill second and Irene
third. Going up the stretch Irene moved
up to second and led from there home,
Native State getting second place and
Lady TbornhilI third. Time-2:l74.
Chico still sold for $40, Native State Sc,
and the field $40.
Just before the next heat rain began to
fall, and the track became quite slippery,
which was bad for the bikes,
Third heat-This was trotted IN the
mud. and when the heat was finished the
horses. men and sulkies presented a most
<
with mixture of yellow clay and water.
The heat was Of the see-saw order, the
horses frequently changing positions, but
Columbus ;. won, Chico second, Bay
Rum third. and the others well scattered.
TiIne-2:Z13.
Summary - Trotting, 2:2O class; purse OF
$1,000:
John Bakers Dr. m. Jennie June, by
Motor lba ger }....: ,-.-.-....-.-..5 Q
Weitieldt Mounts br. J. Escort by
GGIdc--ay Girl Berry man )............6 6 4
Il. Gird's gr. m. Irene Crocker, by VIII
J. D. Carr's br. ;. Bay Rum, by John
Sevenoaks- -kitJie >. (AicCartney)...4 8
NJ. w. Moods b. N. Lady Tnornhiu,
by Billy IhornhilI-Flora (Xeatfng)3 3 5
1. NJ. Ramsdell's b. 5. Prince Ira, by
Dexter l'eince-Luella (Alviso) )-..........9 9 2
Thos. smiths h. 5. Columbus =. by Nc
Donald Cniet-tannie Rose Smiths s /
/. Henshaw's b. 3. Chico, by Monroe
Chief, dam by BldckDlrd tSuIivanj7 4 2
W. ;. Alaben'S b. 5. Native State by
Starr sultan, dam by Wellington, %.
Maben) ).........-..... .............1 S
Tme-2:17, 2:175I, 2:271z