The times., 1898-04-14
THE THIRD DAY At BEAN|hG
1t Proved the Most Successful
Thus Far.
A LARGE CROWD WASPRESENT
The Winners Yesterday Were San
ders. Lucid, Gold Fox, Louise ~.
and Maxarine-The Track Was in
Excellent shape and All the Events
Were Well Contested,

The third day of the Spring meeting of
the Washington Jockey Club was by all
odds the best yet The attendance prob
ably exceeded two thousand, and included
in its number those prominent in the
social, sporting, and business worlds The
fair sex was on hand in great numbers
and added zest TO the occasion.
The racing was of an interesting char
acter and some close finishes We're wit
messed. The regulars were in form, made
their bets with alacrity, and presented
cheerful appearance at all times and un-
der all circumstances.
The weather was just of the sort to
suit patrons of racing, and the track was
in the finest possible condition. The
horses, too. all, showed up well, and with
but one exception, kept well punched in
the various events.
The first race was a six-furlong dash,
for three-year-olds and upward, and six
horses went to the post. Sanders, hot
favorite, at 8 to TO- won handily, with
The Manxman and The Tory following
in the order named. Time, 1:16 L.
The second race was for three-year- -olds.
six and a half furlongs. Eight starters
came to the post, and got away in good
shape. Lucid, at 13 TO 5, with Littlefield
up, came under the wire a winner, with
First Fruit, a winner of Monday, second,
and Gaspard third. Time, 1:23.
The third race was a half-mile dash for
two-year-olds. Six horses started. Gold
Fox, ridden by Littlefield, at / to 2, won,
in a close finish, from Diver, second, with
Al Reeves third. Time, 0:5O.
The fourth event of the day was a
selling race for three-year-olds and up
wards, seven furlongs. and six horses
lined up at the starting point. Louise
N, favorite at II to 20. with Littlefeld
in the saddle. took the winning position
al the finish. with Passover a close
second, and Snap Shot third. Time, 1:31.
The last race of the day was the
Owners Handicap, for three-year-olds
and upward. one mile. The chestnut
gelding Mazarine, at 10 !, came under
the wire winner, with Cherry Leaf
and Our Johnny second and third re-
spectlvely. Time, l:45.
The program arranged for today's
races is as follows:
First race-For FLIES and mares;
three-year-olds and upward. Five fur
longs.
Ind Lbs. Ind Lbs.
- Lambent 49,. l07 = Sagacity ...... 81
= Tallahassee JOG - Komurasakt 81
t9Her Own......104 =. Prfess India. 81
= Oceana ....... .1of = Tabouret ....., 81
C)summer Sea. pos = Sweet Sound. 80
- Our Breezy. 96
Second race-Selling; for maiden two
year-olds. Five furlongs.
Ind Lbs Ind. Lbs.
- Tyran .........102 - Overheard ..10l
- Caoutchouc ...107 Clap Trap -. 95
- Rex Light. i10l = Bezique 49,. 50
= Cavalleria -. -101 - Maize o.. 95
Third race-The Potomac; for three
year-olds. Six furlongs.
Ind. LbsInd. Lbs.
- Varus ......,..J26 - Sailor King. 116
- Handpress =. us = Don't Care. .1O9
- Glenoine ..... 'l1G = J'ge Wardell los
- Sensational ..116 = Masconomo ..10S
Fourth race-Selling; for three-year-
olds and upwards. Six and a half fur
| longs.
- Nay Nay Jos Dogtown :. :. 81
- Ja'es Mo'roe .101 - Pri'ess India. 95
- Charmtus -. go Filament 49,. sc
- Bob Leach. 80 - Planatain ..... Sc
Fifth race-For three-year-oIds and
upwards. One mile.
IND. LbsInd Lbs
= Knit of Gr...Il0 = Thomas Cat Ito
= King T.. lilo (9Festa :. ...... 6;
- Doggett ... ...1l0
The hurdle race. the fifth event sche-
duled for today, was declared off.