Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-14
TRACK AND STABLE.

The great campaigner. Judge Goodloe.
formerly owned by Ed: Ireland of Exeter,
has been purchased by w. Rollins of
Monroe.
1t is dangerous to start in the $40 class
this season. At Boston (Mystic) 1t was
trotted in 2.15 by Page. at Peoria. Emma
Offut won in 2.1619. while Newburger
stepped it in 2.16A at Chicago.
Badoura. 2.26ia and Hippona, 2.29A. are
the female equines which have been bene-
fitted by the use of the chain. and among
and Paul r, both on the turf and both
like to make their mark.
DR.. Bailey of Deering. has sent his
mare, Jennie Rolfe. by Young Rolfe, TO
Hood Farm. to be bred to Vassar, 2O1.
Her owner says she is one of the sweet
est mares he ever saw, and excellent re-
suits should come from this cross.
Ferdinand Penley of Auburn. has sold
his fast gelding, by Wilkes; dam by Red-
for a large price. Mr.. Penley. drove him
a half mile double with his fast pacing
mare. Gertie. the other day. in 124 in a
heavy hitch.
The prospect for a driving park at
Rumford Falls is increasing. One bust
ness man has offered to build the track
and take one-half the expense in stock:
Several others have offered to- give Va
apiece. and large number will give s.
and $40 each.
Four horses made new records better
than 80 at the Caribou Trotting Park,
July and + as 9t fSlio Ray M WiIkes N br M
by Lumps. 2 29ls; DIR. Lord. oh. g.. by Sa-
tan, 229; Monty Mack, or. g., breeding
unknown. 2.29la
week splendid bay horse. from l. X.
Dow The horse was sired by Palmers
Franklin. He also purchased from Mr..
Hicks of Garland, a black mare sired by
Rex Magnus which is also handsome
piece of horsefiesh.
The races advertised to take place at
Mountain Park. Bluehill. July 4th. were
postponed on account OF the weather, UNI
til some time in August, when the new
town hall that is now being erected will
be dedicated, and the races will take place
as a part OF the celepratlon IN connec-
ton with that event
Entries for the races at Riverside Park
kingman, on August 18th next. are COM
ing in fast, and if good weather prevails
there is no doubt a large crowd will at
tend. 1t is understood that Artist and
Maud Elingwood will meet again at that
time. an event that will call out many in
terested in turf contests
Trainer William Gregg of Andover. will
soon have an addition to his. string. *:
c. Atwood. Esq. of New York City. wiz
ship to him Mellett trial 215l by. All So
22Ol4, and Lizzie X. urial 2.2l) by De-
start in a few races. Both mares have
been bred to Quartermaster, 2.21A, this
season
Mr. F. S. Smith of Andover, appears to
nave d oilSy-Niiiiiti iilis III Dolly
Wilkes, 2.29l4, a mare of his own breed
ing. Judging from the showing that she
made at Canton, and again at Bethel, she
possesses good racing qualities. She is
quite a big-gaited mare. and should do
better on mile tracks than on half-mie
rings. thinks the Lewiston Journal.
Races over the new half mile track at
Springfield, on June go We're attended by
about 800 people. The day was somewhat
cool and windy. but the races We're inter-
esting. The horses in one class were so
evenly matched. that the Bangor Com
mercial correspondent says ii required IS
heats to decide it, Is on the afternoon and
three on the morning of the second day.
This is without doubt the longest race
ever trotted over a Maine course. The
2i0 class was won by Charles F.. in six
heats best time. 2.41; the 2.25 class by
Maud Ellingwood. in five heats, best
time, 2.29: and the three minute class in
seven heats by Benjamin F., best time.
2.37l2.