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Next on the card was the Premium Stake, a dash of three quarters of a 

 mile. Neilson, Estill, Emma, and Ichi Ban took positions at the starting 

 in the above order. In the pools Neilson brought $50, Estill $20, Emma 

 and Ichi Ban coupled, $6. Even at these rates Neilson had the strongest 

 support, her great run with Beaconsfield warranting an assumption of vic- 

 tory. Estill had not been called upon since his return from the East, and 

 his defeats on that side of the mountains had obliterated the recollections 

 of speed shown at home. There was delay in getting ready, and another 

 delay at the starting post. Ichi Ban had a trifle the best of the send-off. 

 They were all running fast, and at the quarter, in 0:24^, it could not be told 

 by observers in the press stand which was in the lead. Coming around the 

 turn Neilson got in front, and had a position at the head of the homestretch, 

 which was equivalent to winning the race. All interest was in which would 

 be second, and to secure it Ichi Ban and Estill were urged to their utmost 

 capacity. Neilson crossed the score two lengths in front of Ichi Ban, who 

 was half a length nearer than Estill, Emma some distance in the rear. 

 Time, 1:J.4±. 



SUMMARY. 



California State Fair, Sacramento, September 14, 1885. — The Premium Stake ; for all 

 ages; $25 each; $10 forfeit; $250 added; $50 to second; third to save stake. Three quarters 

 of a mile. Twelve nominations. 



W. L. Appleby's b. m. Neilson (4), by Wildidle; dam, Susie "Williamson; 115 lbs 1 



W. M. Avers' g. g. Ichi Ban (3), by Joe Hooker; dam. Queen; 109 lbs 2 



W. M. Murray's b. c. Estill (3), by Norfolk: dam, Lady Jane; 112 lbs 3 



Martin & Myers' b. m. Emma (aged), by Kirby Smith; dam, unknown; 115 lbs 



Time— 1:141. 



The California Annual Stake resulted in a walkover for H. C. Judson's 

 Patti, by Wildidle; her dam, Nettie Brown. 



SUMMARY. 



California State Fair, Sacramento, September 11, 1885. — The California Annual Stake; 

 for two-year olds ; $100 each ; $25 forfeit; $250 added ; second horse, $100; third horse, $50. 

 One mile. Eighteen nominations. 



H. C. Judson's b. f. Patti, by Wildidle; dam, Nettie Brown; 107 lbs Walkover. 



The La Rue Stake is a handicap; distance, two and one quarter miles. 

 The starters were: Garfield, 105 pounds; Arthur H, 100 pounds; and Ned 

 Cook, 100 pounds. In the pools Arthur H was the favorite, bringing $70; 

 Ned Cook, $35; Garfield, $10; and these rates scarcely deviated from the 

 opening of the sales until the horses started. There was another long 

 delay, caused by the rider of Garfield being more than five pounds over his 

 allotted weight. The start, however, was not long delayed, and a capital 

 one it was. Garfield cut out the work, and passed the stand a trifle in the 

 lead, in 25^ seconds. At the quarter pole he was two lengths in advance 

 of the others, who were going along at their leisure. When the three quar- 

 ters were run he had rather more to his credit, and the time was fast. 

 Appleby, on Garfield, was urging him with whip and spur as the stand was 

 passed the second time, in 2:14, but notwithstanding all his efforts, he had 

 to surrender the lead to Cook. As they went down the backstretch from 

 the half-mile pole home, the race was very exciting. Arthur H .came up 

 on the inside of Ned Cook, was about head and head with him at the three- 

 quarters mark, and from thence there was a grand battle between Arthur 

 H and Ned Cook. Shouts came from the concourse which lined the course 

 in front of the cattle stalls; from the open seats on this side there were 

 screechings, and then cheers rolled from one end of the Grand Stand to the 



