Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-26
LAST WEEKS RACES.
From Trnrsday,s Daily.

Yesterday was a beautiful dav fo
( the races. and big crowd of peopl,
took advantage OF the fine weather
and turned out In fine style to see til,
horses run. The grand stand wa,
wei filed. many people from neigh
boring towns and counties being pres
ent. and some also from more distant
parts of the state. Absorbing inter
est was shown through the whole per
Tod. and betting went on brisklv
The races began at 2:30 with big
Dutch " ''Posey." Miss BelT' and
Joe D." on the track 1t was a free
for all running race of y mile, with
a purse OF S225. A good start was
quickly made with big Dutch" Pos
ey" and Joe D." head to head. and
Miss Bell' very close. In the first
two leaps, however. Joe D." gained
on Big Dutch, and kept his place
throughout the race arriving at the
grand stand, from which they started
amid the tremendous cheers OF the
spectators. Big Dutch" came in
second, and Miss Bell" third.
In the betting Big Dutch" seemed to
be the favorite, and many expected
10 see the great fellow dash ahead
at the end Mrs Chown's hand
some. intelligent Joe D." however is
now first. and host cried bravo
over his brave dash for the front
Senator Barela's pretty four year old
Miss Bell' made a good third. and
the spirited little bay promises to
come out first ere long Joe D."
brings Mrs Chown $3.50. Big Dutch. g
Bud Milton $50. and Miss Bell" the
third money $25, to Mr Barela The
time was 81 seconds.
The second was one mile running
race. purse $225 Six horses were
2ntered, and great many of the bets
we're on "Wautuches' and July Gym"
But fate again interposed A good
start was easily made with July
Gyp.' and Crosby very slightly in
advance. and the others almost on
line. Al first 1t looked as if July
Gyp" was going to ill expectations
this time. but Crosby" got ahead ON
the curve, and kept his place to the
md July Gyp" was second, and r
o. Baird's "St. Germalne" came in
third. Crosby" brought his owner
]. C. Mitchell, the first money. $3.50
July Gyp" brought Mr. Humphreys.
the $50 prize. and st, Germaine"
secured for Mr.. Baird $25. The time
vas I:473s. The horses in the race
we're Watches, Windy jim" and
"Casteine," and all did good work.
coming out very close to the winners.
The third race did not come off as
entered on the program, but IA special
ace was run in its stead 1t was a
one mile harness race for trotters and
PAGERS, best two in three heats with
a purse of 500 for the winner. The
horses entered were Mr.. McConnells
Eagle Eye" Grant Adams PEN.
chant" and Jim Cures Diamond
Joe" and "Penchant" made a dash for
the lead. "Penchant" soon came out
ahaad, keeping his place throughout
the heat. The second heat was very
similar to the first 'Penchant" again
aking the lead, and carrying off the
500 purse.
The fourth race was the hardest to
start, quite delay being caused by
he restive animals. When, finally
they went ahead. "Roltair" with a
leap or two, took the lead and 1t look
ed at first as If he was to be the win
ner. But "Cerro Santa" dashed
and ONE in first at the grand stand,
ahead of him. going around the curve,
Imid rousing cheers. "Roltair" took
, he second place, and Tom Tongue"
the third. The other horses in this
yace were Post Bell" f. E. Baird,
Jersey Maid, known as "Jes-
sic Girl" j. c. Smith. and "Elora."
flotchkiss Bros. Mr. Mitchell seems
to be the man who is handling first
money right through in these races
'R. q. Ban brought him s125 in the
second race on Tuesday and "Cerro
Santa" the third in the last race 500
Yesterday it was his bay gelding
Crosby" who took the first money
$3.50 in the second race. and in the
last race his "Cero Santa" carried
off the first prize OF S75. Mr.. Mitch
ell has reason to be proud of his
string OF horses. If the other three
belonging to him, Bulgarian" "Croz-
ier" and Roger q" do the same kind
oil work as their companions, Mr.
Michel will have good pocket full
OF money to carry home. He seems
to be the lucky one of the crowd.
Mr.. Smiths Jersey Maid" did hand
somely in the last race and stands
a good chance with any horse of her
kind. Post Bell'' and Flora were
only beaten by little. The time was
1905.
Betting went on yesterday more
briskly then before. and there was
Just enough Interference on the part
OF a contrary fate to make it exciting
for all parties concerned. The favor
ite "firsts" as a rule came out second.
and money changed hands freely
The jockeys did very pretty work
with their horses The atmosphere
was not thoroughly warmed after the
storms OF the past few days. and quite
chilly wind blew through the granf
stand, making wraps comfortable.
On account OF the good starts secured
in the first three races. they ended
much earlier than the day before. and
no one had time 10 get tired between
whiles The music was unusually
good. and added great deal to the