American Hunt and Pony Racing Association; Racing Calendar, 1892-3 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 Excerpt: ...May 98, I891). Weather, fine; track, fast; attendance, large. Jndges: --Robert C. Hooper, James Parker, Frank Seabnry. Timer: --Geo. B. Inches. Clerk of the Conrse: --Geo. T. Dexter. Starter: --F. M. Ware. Polo Pony Race.--Sweepstakes of $5 each, p.p., with 550 added, of which $15 to second, third to save his stakes; for polo ponies that have played with any of the Polo Association Clnbs: three ponies, the property of different owners, to start or no race; weight for inches; half a mile on the flat; gentlemen riders. George Whitlock's blk g The Crow, aged, pedigres nnknown 164 Mr. Keene 1 Rickshaw Stbl's b. g. California Brandy, a., 156...Mr. Mago1nt 2 G. R. Wales' rn. m. Princess, a., 160...Mr. Agassiz 3 Baccarat, 164; Coyote, 144, also ran. The Crow jnmped off in front, and won all the way. Time--0.56. Same Dav.--Open sweepstakes of $25 each, p p., with 5200 added, of which $50 to second; weight for age; wntners in 1892 to carry 7 lbs. extra; maidens allowed 20 lbs.; seven fnrlongs on the flat. M. J. Daly's ch. h. Torchlight, aged, by imp. Rayon d'or--Blne Cap, 131 Coff1n 1 F. Elliot's ch. g. Coldstream, aged, 131 Verplank 2 Geo. Lee ch. f, oriole, 385 Haley 3 Flyaway, 124; Gny, 124; Billy Crane, 124; Issachar, 104, also ran. Coldstream led to the stretch where Torchlight went to the front, winning handily. Time--1.37. Same Day. Open handicap sweestakes of 515 each, p. p., with J150 added, of which $50 to second; top weight, 145 lbs.; winners in 1892 to carry 7 lbs. extra; one mile and a fnrlong on the flat. M.J.Daly's ch. g. Iceberg, 6, by Startle--Mattie B., 135 Coffin o 1 G. Lee's ch. m. Piqnante, 5,130 Mr. ElHot o 2 E. A. Magnire's b. g. Long Stride, 5, 152 Wier o o Lord Fanntleroy, 135; Carteret, 142; Minnal, 135. Razzle Dazzle also ran. Time--2.11; rnn...