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History of American Thoroughbred 6 I s E 1 f t c I t 1 , 1 f i a i , j J c c 1 i j i . ! ! ; : J 1 ; , , t I ; ; i : ! - Tvcnty-third InstallmcnU He had a noble countenance indicating the good temper and disposition for which he was remarkable. His nec krose well from his shoulders and joined his head admirably. His j shoulder had a wide bone, strong, well dis- played, particularly oblique and rose suf- j ficiently high at the withers without any of i that superfluous neck so frequently seen to 1 surmount the shoulders two or three inches and which adds neither power nor easy mo- ! tion. His arms came out well from the body and i were sufficiently wide apart for a good chest. ; They were long, muscular and strong. His ; back was of medium length, coupled well back, slightly arched and powerful. His body bore the most rigid scrutiny. It looked perfection, being ribbed in the best possible manner and deep throughout, which made his legs appear short, while at the same time he had great reach. His hips were not remarkably wide, though strong, and in the sweep down to and embracing the hock he had rarely an equal among early American thoroughbreds. His feet, though mostly white, were excellent, as were his legs, with good bone, clean, strong tendons and good portions, uniting in their motion great ease and correctness. His action could not be surpassed ; bold, free, elastic and full of power. With his elegance of action and his remarkable form throughout he united great beauty and grandeur. Up to the date of the remarkable contests of which a description immediately ensues, Lexingtons performances were as follows : His first appearance, in three-year-old form, was at New Orleans on the Metairic course, where he won all his laurels. It was In a match race, December 2, 1853, on the following terms: Match for 58,500 ,000 on Sally "Waters against ,500 on Lexington. Three-mile heats. R. Ten Broochs Lexington, b. c, 3, by Boston Alice Carneal, by Sarpcdon ... 1 1 L. Smith Sally Waters, b. f, 4, by Glen-coo Black Maria 2 dist. Time, G:23V4 G:24V1-. Track heavy. Such was the promising commencement of an extraordinary career, which, for its short duration, has been unequaled in the history of the American turf up to the middle of the nineteenth century. His second appearance was in three-year-old stakes on the same course January 7, 1854, two-mile heats, four subscribers, when he paid forfeit to Conrad, The Corsair, Argent and Hornpipe. On the first of April of the same year and on the same course he started for the State Post Stakes, for all ages, three-year-olds, eighty-six pounds ; four-year-olds, 100 pounds : five-year-olds, 110 pounds ; six-year-olds, 118 pounds ; seven-year-olds and upward, 124 pounds ; allowing three pounds to mares and geldings. Four-mile heats. For Kentucky, Lexington, b. c, 3 1 1 For Mississippi, Lecompte, ch. c, 3 2 2 For Alabama, Highlander, ch. c, 4 3 dist. For Louisiana, Arrow, ch. g, 4 dist. OYER A 3IEAYY COURSE. This was the first taste of the quality of the noble rivals. The course is stated to have been heavy and the time made justifies the statement as it gives no token for the subsequent mighty achievements. Time of First Heat. 1st mile 2:01 2nd mile 2:02 3rd mile 2:014 4th mile 2:04i Heat S:0S Time of Second Heat. 1st mile 2:02 2nd mile 2:03 3rd mile 1:58 4th mile 1:59 Heat S:04 The next appearance of the two rivals was on the eighth day of the same month, when they again came together, on the same course, for a jockey club purse, with a different rate of going and a different result. Jockey Club Purse, ,000, all ages, weights as above. Entries Started for the Purse. T J. Wells Lecompte, three pounds over weight 1 1 A. L. Bingamans Lexington 2 2 Judge Hunters Retibe 3 dist. This race was the fastest ever run up to the time and gave occasion for the long and eventful struggle which followed, as will be seen by the following record: Time of First Heat. First mile 1:53 Second mile 1:54 Third mile 1:49 Fourth mile -:48 Heat 7:26 Time of Second Heat. First mile 2:02 Second mile 1:5S Third mile 1:46 Fourth mile 1:52 Heat 7:3S In the autumn of the same year he paid forfeit at the National course, Long Island, not being at the North at the time. It was understood that Mr. Ten Broeck was still so confident of his horses qualities that he was prepared to run him again either against Lecomte or against Lecomtes time, if his owner should decline the contest. So great was the confidence of the sporting world in that gentlemans e".ollent judgment that, in spite of the apparently desperate chance j j i 1 ! i ; ; of beating such time as 7:26, many were found to back his opinion and, in the end, found their advantage in the steadfastness of their faith. Lecomyte was by Boston Reel, by Glencoe! g. dam Gallopade, by Catton ; g.g. dam Camil-lina, by Camillus; g.g.g. dam by Smolensko ; ff.g.g.g. dam Miss Cannon, by Orville : E-E.g.g.S- dam Weathercock mare ; g.g.g.s.g.g. dam Cora, by Matchem, Turk, Cub, All-worthy, Starling, Bloody Buttocks, Greyhound, Brocklesby, Betty, Curwen bay Barb, Hobby mare, Lister Turk. Catton was by Golumpus Lucy Gray, by Timothy ; g. dam Lucy, by Florizel ; g.g. dam Frenzy, by Eclipse ; g.g.g. dam by Engineer ; g.g.g.g. dam by Blank; g.g.g.g.g. dam. Lass of the Mill, by Traveller, Miss Makeless, etc. Golumpus was by Gohanna, dam Catharine, by Woodpecker Camilla, by Trentham. Engineer was by Sampson, Y. Greyhound, Curwens bay Barb. Traveller was by Partner, Almanzor Grey, Hautboy, Makeless, Brimmer. Miss Makeless was by a son of Greyhound Farwell, by Partner, Woodcock, Crofts bay Barb, Makeless. Camillus was by Hambletonian Faith, by Pacolet ; g. dam Atalanta, by Matchem, g.g. dam Maid of the Mill, by Oroonoko ; g.g.g. dam a sister to Lass of the Mill, by Traveller Miss Makeless. Pacolet was by Blank Whiteneck, by Crab, Godolphin, Congers Arab, Curwens Barb, Marshalls Spot, Lowther Barb, Old Vintner mare. Hambletonian was by King Fergus, Highflyer, Monimia, by Matchem, Alcides, Crab, Snaps dam. To Be Continued.
