The record-union., 1898-09-23
IT WAS FAVORITES DAY.
NEVERTHELESS, THERE WERE
OTHERS WHO RAN CLOSE.
Fig Leafs Rider Had a Close Call
and Escaped Very
Luckily.

The cloudy weather doubtless had
some effect on the attendance at Agri-
cultural Park yesterday, not quite so
many ladies being in attendance, but
it was cool and pleasant and the grand
stand gradually assumed a more lively
appearance after the racing com
menced. The band, under the direction
of G. A Neale played lively music and
the drifting clouds tempered the heat
of the sun and made it an ideal day to
witness racing. The track was in fine
condition and moderately fast, and the
races We're good, there being some ex-
citing finishes, although in the main the
faVorites won.
To-day is Sacramento Day, and the
prominent business men of the city, in
appreciation Of the enterprise of the
club in catering to the public amuse-
ment by giving such an excellent meet
ing, have decided to give half holiday
to their employees, to allow them to at
tend the races. 1t is probable that the
citizens of Sacramento will, therefore.
turn out largely and fill the grandstand
to witness the fine program that is Of
fered.
The opening event was five and
half furlong selling race for two-year-
olds, the starters being San Augustine
to l, Petrol 20, Starboard 8, Gold Fin
to 4 and Gold Garter s.
They got a good start, Gold Fin a
trifie to the front, where he immediate
ly took up the running, being a length
in front at the half mile. the horses be-
ing we'll punched all the way round ex-
cept Gold Garter, which was in the
rear As they came around the turn,
Gold Fin was still length to the fore,
with Petrol second and Gold Garter
third. They came with a rush to the
stand, Gold Fin winning by a couple of
lengths, with Petrol second and San
Augustine third. Time-1:1012.
The second event was a race for all
ages, seven and half furlongs, the
starters being Red Glenn to /, Flem-
ing 60, O'Fleeta II, Sea Spray 80 and
Wheel of Fortune l to g.
Sea Spray got off first and led around
to the home stretch, with Wheel of For
tune second and the others strung out
behind. At the three-quarters they
closed in and came down nearly in a
bunch, Wheel Of Fortune winning by a
couple Of lengths. O'Fleeta taking sec
ond place by neck from Red Glenn.
VINO was third. Time-1:3S12
In the selling race, five and a half
furlongs, Losette and Himera were even
favorites at 2112 to l, Don Luis 3, Miss
Dividend D, Tenrico %, Magnus 10,
Eroica 80 and Ockturuck 20 Magnus
got off first and set the pace to the half,
where Miss Dividend passed him, with
Losette third. Around the turn Miss
Dividend led, with Losette second. but
there was grand rush at the finish
Magnus coming up and winning by half
a length, Losette second and Miss Divi-
dend taking third place by a neck
Time-1 :091a
The fourth race was a one mile SELL
ing for three-year-o and upward
with five in the field. Shasta Water
sold at to 20, San Mateo at to l. and
Hermanita at 6 to 1. showing the book
les to be pretty fair guessers on the
result for the three first Coda was 10
to 1, while Tom Smith stood at Is to l.
They got beautiful start but
San Mateo went to the from al
most Immediately and cut out the
running. Shasta Water followed
with Tom Smith next and they came
dTOuNu the III L1dL O1QeI, the rest
being strung out behind. On the home
stretch the others drew up and there
was a spirited brush for first place,
when Hermanita moved up and Tom
Smith fell back. San Mateo was never
headed and came in a winner by a
length and a half, Shasta Water second
and Hermanita a length behind her as
third. Time-1:4212.
In the last race, six furlongs, selling,
for four-year-olds and upward, there
were eight starters and much trouble
was experienced in getting a good start
Fig Leaf acted badly and was left at
the post first, and in another false start
William OBJ, who was the favorite at
to s, was left. When they finally got
the word, Fig Leafs bride broke just
as they started and Sullivan, her rider
apparently tried to jump off, but caught
one foot in the stirrup and ran along
with her for nearly hundred yards
before he was able to disengage himself
Fortunately the mare was not frighten-
ed and when released was easily
caught.
When the horses finally received the
word Homestake got off first and led
for some distance, but at the half mile
Roadwarmer had passed her and was
making the running, with William OBJ
close behind. AS they came down the
stretch from the turn William OBJ.