The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-08-30
RACES AT HlLLSGR0vE

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the Kent County 1rotting Park. Three
races were on the program, viz. !; the 2:17,
1882 and 2:45 classes. Only one race in
these three classes was finished, the Z:46
class, in four heats; with Cordelia, q bay
mare, the property of the Halstead stock
farm, NJ Y, coming IN ahead, followed
by Sappho and Jessie +. In the first heat,
Helma had the pole, but was soon passed
by Sappho, Who led at the quarter, Corde-
liza passing her at the half; the two hav-
ing pretty close pull TO the end. Sec
ond heat had Jessie r. at the lead at the
first turning, with Sappho and Cordelia
close behind. AT the half, Ssppho came
first and kept the lead till the end, beat
ing Cordelia by neck. Time, 2:32l2. In
third bsat, Sappho and Cordelia started
the pace distancing the Others. The dis
tance was kept till the last quarter, when
Cordelia pulled first. coming in half
neck ahead of Sappho, with Vida Sim
mons and Jessie +. third and fourth re-
spectively.
The deciding heat was pretty much be-
tween Ssppho and Cordelis, the two keep
ing neck and neck. AT the half, Corde-
liza SeSk the lead, Sappho breaking at the
stretch, Cordelia coming in first, with
several lengths ahead, Sappho being Sec
ond, and Jessie b. third. Time, 2:2Sl2.
The 2:17 class was the event of the day,
and ii was not finished on account of
darkness.
Five heats were run In this race, the
final heat having been postponed till this
afternoon. The first heat was led by
Prince Alexandra, who kept the lead till the
half, when he broke, Miller's Ward COM
ing in first in 2:l6l2, scoring a full half
second better than the track competitive
record.
Second heat was a hard one also. Mil
ler's Ward led at the half, with Prince Al
candra. On the back stretch, Prince Al
candra led, but broke on the home turn,
and Miller's Ward recovered her position,
coming in just neck ahead of Prince Al
candra. Gratz coming in third in PISA.
Third heat was again between Miller's
Ward and Prince Alexandra. On the home
pull, Prince gained on Miller IS Ward,
who also allowed Benton M. to pass
ahead.
The owner OF Miller's Ward asked the
judges to take off his horse one heat. The
request was granted at first, but reconsid
cred, and the horse had TO go in the
heat, coming in last of all.
The Prince was ahead in first quarter
with Charlie p. following close behind,
and Gratz in his wake. At the half, Ben
ton NJ. gained way, and spassed Gratz on
the back stretch; Prince was passed by
Charlie II.
tight between these two horses, Charlie
p. coming in first by only half a neck,
however. After the heat Miller's Wards
driver asked the judges to examine his
horse. They acquiesced, and had him
looked over by two veterinary surgeons,
who pronounced him in bad condition
for trotting. However, the judges would
not allow the horse to be drawn from the
track.
The fifth heat was then proceeded with,
Miller's Ward having been dosed with
whiskey. The driver was changed, an
other one being put TO drive the horse in
his stead, so as TO avoid iockeying. AT
the quarter, Miller's Ward kept third po-
sition. At the half the lead was to Ben
ton NJ, Charlie p. coming in second The
gray horse gained on the home run, and
came in first. with Benton NJ. only half
length behind. Time, 2:22.
Miller's Ward and Gratz came close to-
gether.
Only two heats were run In the 2:32
class with II starters, first being won by
Nolan H., and Dona, second. In second
heat Dona +. came ahead. This race will
be continued today.
Summary:
2;i5 class, trot; purse $500; $3.50 to lst, SIS to
I'd, SD TO Sd, and $50 10 4th.
Cordelia, b m. by Chime Bell Halstead
stock Farm. Halstead, N. Y. Cunning
ssppho, m, by Landmark KNAPP Fosh.
ner, North Attleboro (Foshn rl........ IA
Jessie f., m, by Alcyone. Narragansett
Stock Farm, Hillsgrove. X l. tLee) ....
Vida simmons. br IN. by Sin mons Mason
Stock Farm, Taunton, Mass. (DoreL..
Helma and Chevalier distanced in first heat
Time ASA, z;S2A. 2;2sA, s.2SA..
Same day and track, 2;i7 class, trot or pace;
purse $500 (uninished)
Charlie p, gg, j. q. Walcott Salem.
Millers Ward, BIS, John Stone, irJck-
Prince Alexandra, oh h. c. L. Gardner,
Benton NJ, ch h, H. W. Marble, viii
kinsonyille. ......,.....................3
Gratz b g, G. Walker, New Haven..,.
Time, a,ish, 2ns4, 2iiS6, 2;iO, 2:22.
Same day and track, ASA class trot or pace;
purse $500 (unhnishedl.
Donna r., blk m, l. w. Clark, Aliston, Mass.
Nolan H., b g. Z. NcGrath Providence ........
Rear Guard. 70, r. l. Dudley, Lawrence
Happy Deap, b h, ". A. Fuller, Providence 5
Zeba, q q, ~. IL Cunningham. Hudson. .... .
The Little Saint h, Il. ". Marble, Wilkin-
sohNliie IL
Rosa Green. .br m, Clark Green, Jr.. Hilsgrove 10 S
Daisy Dix, blk m Knapp Fosbner Attleboro.. 9 Z
Ben Addison. h. 4. y. Brown, Mansfield. .....
Adeli, q, Halstead stock Farm. N. Y........s 10
Aristo Gilig G. NJ. lockwood, Atteboro.....li II n
Hazel King. blk m, T. }. Leary, Cranston...... dr.
Time a.soA. S';'s.
Cnurt EaIondur for Satur1.y