The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-30

twenty fast ones TO his credit, including Hal
billiard, 2:04A; Hal Braden, 2:O7A; Storm,
2:osIi, &c. He IN turn was sired by another
great PAGER and sire of PAGERS, Tom Hal, Jr.
tsire Of HalsPointer, 2:o4x, &c.), out Of Lizzie
dam of Little Brown jug, 2:11A, &c.h by John
Netherland. Through his dam, Sweepstakes,
Star Pointer again inherits tho best pacing
blood, sho being by knights Snowheels out OF
Kit, by McMcen's Traveller, both noted as
sirs OF tho pacing gait and representing tho
great pacing and saddle horse families Of Ten
nessee, the fountain head Of tho pacing horse.
Sweepstakes has also produced Hal Pointer
2:Oi1f.
As an evidence OF the grand improvement III
the breeding and development OF the harness
horse Star Pointers performance Is the most
notable In recent years, bat that the limit mas
been reached no one for a moment believes; IN
decd, 1t is not beyond the possibilities that an
even greater mile may DO accomplished during
the present season. Star Pointer himself mas
shown speed for short distances which, coupieu
with his strong finish In Saturdays trial,
would sccm TO Indicate that no Is capable OF
still further cNcrtions, while both Joe Patchen
and John II. Gentry IRE yet in the lists' and
many good judges still believe that uhder
proper conditions the latter, nj least, Is capable
of undertaking the great task which Is now SGT
for him in order TO regain the champion s crown.
Tho meeting at Goshen last week was a pro-
nounced success, the colt sweepstakes of 81, 800
each especially attracting immense crowds,
which thoroughly taxed the capacity or tho
grounds. No sporting events OF recent years
created as much general interest as tho two
colt races which were decided during the meet
ing. First money in both events went to Mar
Gus DAILY. but the success OF his youngsters In
both instances was duo as much to good luck
as to the merits OF his colts.
But two started In the three ycar-old event,
Mr.. Days China silk and Mr.. Smells Jupo.
The former was returned winner In straight
heats, in 2;l9, 2:l7, and 2:l9. Jupo showed
of condition, partly owing to a sudden change
of trainers, lost him tho race. He showed the
most speed at all times but was \ unable TO ma ma
race. all three entries started, but Mr.. Hnrri,
mans Elsie 5. was on tho sick nst and c3uid
starting and interference conpassed the defeat
Of Mr.. Forbes's fNlly Nowaday, which should
Victory went to Mr.. DAYS colt Limerick. tho
flly won the fastest heat of the race and clearly
R eSts we're her .r s%psfiqiT IN S:2 sC a taS ~i anG a:2 ~
After tho race Mr.. Forbes offered 10 match his
Ally against the, winner, but Mr.; DAILY declined,
The races will be renewed next season on the
Another notable. record breaking perform
S aas' mars 1a s% Ellorss. 'f By k xsS "a dam Flora Nc.
Gregor, by Robert McGregor.. In a race to
e"ssis. s 9SsF w ED1 t twS heats ' IN 5:1 @tai and s:lS.
the fastest ever trottNd to wagon either in a
race or against time. Tho best previous rec
ords to road wagon We're 2:l634 made by Al
fred 8. in n race. and 2:l3 made against time
by the Kentucky Prince gelding Guy, now
owned by Matthew Riley Of this city. The
best performance TO wagon by u PAGER Is the
2:0ste made by w. w. p. against time, while
Johnston took a race record OF 2:l4A. Ellorco
was bred by e. W. Williams at Independence,
L., and is now owned by Calvin Morris Of
Cleveland, who is said to have refused $4,000
fnr lar She tnpk a rnrprl nj DHDHla at the
Columbus Grand Circuit meeting. Aug. 22 last
at Cleveland, against the same horse, New
castle, and also to road wagon, Elloree won two
former records at that way OF going.
The inaugural circuit meeting OF tho New
England Breeders at Rcadyille last week was
the greatest OF the Grand Circuit chain. Speed
grand milo by star Pointer in l:59l4. follow
Ing tho 2:02 of Joe Patchon. was n fitting climax
s TO the s., greHT!SS;i t w weeks ,b tro t{rnsit af f'I,I paG Wiii
be ut the old Glory meeting at Charter Oak;
The famous Hartford course has witnessed
many n grand struggle between the harnes,
that it never had greater sport than will pre-
vail this week. The card for the first day in.
cludcs the 2:os pace. The Breeders stake for
two.year.olds and the 2:24 trot. Tuesday has
year-old trot and 2:3o pace; Wednesda ~ has tho
2:l4 and 2:30 trots and 2:0I pace. Thursday $
card has the gao and 2:ls trots and IA
the great three-year-old colt Cresceus Is en-
tered against Beuzctta, William Penn, Bouncer.
Rilma, Grace Hastings, Oakland Baron, &c,
and the 2:ll and 2:2o pacing classes. are down
for decision.
Fantasy was shipped home from Glcns Falls.
Geers deciding that IL was useless to attempt
training any further this season. She has never
recovered from the accident last year, and has
been lame ever since. She Will in all probability
be put to breeding next season.