Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
ASSIGNEE WINS IT.
The ST. Louis Inaugural Handicap Run
Under Brilliant Auspices.
VICTOR.
KAyIsIN
He Captures the Indiana Derby mt
sbefieid-Hi Henry Lowers the
State Record There by Going six
FurIongs in 1;1f L..

ST. LOUIS, NO, May 9-When the
saddling-bell rang for the first race this
afternoon. 1900 people had assembled in
the Fair-Grounds to witness the inaugu-
ral-day races. Such auspices were all
that could be desired for racing, and
the track was fast. The twenty-four
books. which drew in had all they could
do to handle the money that poured in
on the horses. The big purse called out
the best field of racers in the West
Henry Young. Laureate, Don GARLIC.
Lady Inez, and Sir Play were scratched.
The seven horses that accepted the jour-
ney were all well backed, though Linda
and Schiller were Che long-shots.
After several breaks. they got away
on good terms. Buck Massie being last
For the first quarter Schiller led, but was
passed by Buck Massie, who led to the
three quarters, when Urania and AS
signee passed in front. In the last few
jumps, Assignee took the lead, and
finished a short head in front Of Urania
third, by a length.
First race-four longs-Typhoon OO5,
Martin g TO u won, with Kruna second,
and Forsyth third. Time, 20.
Second race-one mile-Jane O02. Gar
ner, TO q won, with Draw Scott Sc
cond and Chiswell third. Time. 1:i2 IL
Third race-three quarters OF a mile
Albert S. G5. A. Barrett, 2 to u won,
with Hibernia queen second, and Mer-
curry third. Time. 1:l6.
Fourth race-Inaugural Handicap. one
mile-Assignee d0i. Murphy, 3 10 y won,
with Buck Massie OBJ. Thorp. . to u Sc
cond, and Urania Q03. Martin, to ~
third. Time, 40
Fifth race-eleven sixteenths Of a mile
Tradition 90, Barrett, 10 y won. with
Sallie Cliquot second, and Pinkey Potter
third. Time. lis.
THE INDIANA DERBY.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 81. Ezens bay
gelding, Kamsin, by Blazes-Aiiss Hall.
won the Indiana 5000 Derby at Sheffield
to-day in a gallop. and clipped q quarter
OF a second of the Indiana State record
for the distance. Lillian T. made the
running from the start until well into the
stretch. when McHugh shook Kamsin up
a bit, and he came away and won as he
pleased. Doctor G. and Onalaska were
heavily played.
Hi Henry won the last race, n six-fur-
long dash, and changed the Indiana State
record for the distance from ia "a TO
III ID
Fully 5000 people were present, and saw
three favorites, three second choices. and
a third shot win.
First race-srx furlongs-Lady Rose dOT.
McHugh q to y won. with Mary +. Sc
cond, and De Jure third. Time. 1l6 81
Second race-four furlongs-Easter Eve
Q0l, Penny, to p won, with C. III. Whe-
Ian second, and Belle of Niles third.
Time, 80 IA.
Third receive and one half furongs-
The Deuce Q07, Morgan, 7 70 81 won, with
Walkover second, and Extra third. Time.
1OS 81
Fourth race-six furlongs-Bob Wagner
00i, Everett, 5 TO y won with Fred X
second, and Helen Wren third. Time,
1IG.
Fifth race-Indana Derby, value 5000,
mile and one eghth-Kamsin d1s. Nc
Hugh, II TO 81 won, with Lillian u. Sc
cond, and Muskalonge third Time
1851 81.
Sixth race-mile and three sixteenths-
Sullross d06, Stoylll. 2 to y won, with
Fusileer second, and Jack the Jew third.
Time, 1903 81
Seventh race-six furlongs-IIi Henry
OH, Penny to - won. with California
second, and Lismore third. Time ia IL.
LONG ISLAND COURSE.
AQUEDUCT RACE-TRACK, II. l.. May
9.-Racing was continued here to-day un-
der the most favorable conditions. The
weather was delightful for racing pur-
poses, the attendance ran up into the
thousands, and the programme was one
of the best of the season. IL was a good
day for favortes and second choices. and
the talent left for the city, well pleased
with their days sport.
AS the Jockey Club has refused the
Queens County Jockey Club permission
TO race on the off days during the West
chester Racing Associations meeting at
Morris Park. the present meeting here
will terminate on Monday next
First race-one mile-Septour OO91-2.
Doggett. l 70 p won. with Chugnut Sc
cond and Beau Ideal third. Time, i:H.
Second race-half a mile-Riner Dos.
Doggett to - won, with Phaedra Sc
cond, and Bird Of Freedom third. Time. 81.
Third race-one mile-Charade OH. Bal
lard. EVEN won, with Captain T. second,
and Buckeye third. Time. l:43 Ia
Fourth race-one mile-Katie w. Ql0.
Lamley. 10 ID won, with Mana II. Sc
cond. and Sparkler third. Time, 50 IL.
Fifth race-six furlongs-Mrs Stuart 60.
Powers. - 20 - won. with Volley second,