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Of the five nominations in the California Breeders' Stake, one and a 

 quarter miles, only two put in an appearance. These were Edelweiss and 

 Moonlight, the former bringing $100 to $25 on Moonlight. 



The only description necessary is that Moonlight jumped of in the lead 

 with the dropping of the flag, was first at the stand in 26 seconds, the 

 half in 52^ seconds, the three quarters in 1:18, the mile in 1:45. When 

 nine furlongs were accomplished, Edelweiss, who had been lying within 

 striking distance, moved up and passed her competitor, and won a very 

 easy race, for her, in 2:11. 



SUMMARY. 



California State Fair, Sacuamknto, September lit, 1SS« ; . — California Breeders' Stake, for 

 foals of iss,{; $;,o entrance ; p. p.; $300 added; $100 to second ; $50 to third. One mile and 

 a quarter. Five subscribers. 



F. Depoister's b. f. Edelweiss, by Joe Hooker; dam, Yolona; 115 lbs 1 



Kelly & Lynch's b. f. Moonlight, by Thad Stevens; dam, Twilight; 115 lbs 2 



Time— 2:11. 



The Capital City Stake, one and five eighths miles, also resulted in a 

 match, Doubt and Billy Ayers being all that were left of the six nomina- 

 tions. Doubt was the favorite at $50, to $13 on Billy Ayers ; the short-end 

 buyers being somewhat discouraged by the success of the favorites in both 

 the previous races. 



All there was of the race was Doubt galloping by himself, the first part 

 of it at a good rate of speed, the last quarter in a canter. The five fur- 

 longs were made in 1:04, the mile in 1:45-$, and the race in 2:56^. 



SUMMARY. 



California State Fair, Sacramento, September 10, 1886.— Capital City Stake, for four- 

 year olds; $50 entrance; $25 forfeit, $15 if declared on or before September first; $300 

 added; $100 to second; $50 to third. Weights, five pounds below the scale; winner of any 

 race over one mile after August first, to carry rule weights. One mile and five furlongs. 

 Six subscribers. 



B. C. Holly's ch. c. Doubt, by St. Martin; dam, Perhaps; 118 lbs 1 



W. M. Murry's b. h. Billy Ayers, by Shannon; dam, Lady Clare; 118 lbs.. 2 



Time— 2:56£. 



There was a long delay at the starting post when the Free Purse was 

 called. It was heats of a mile, the recompense being $250. The delay 

 gave the pool sellers a better chance, as speculation ran rife. At first 

 John A was the favorite, bringing $100, to $60 on Jou Jou, $55 on Dublin 

 Bay, and the field $21. As the selling progressed there was a change, 

 Dublin Bay took first place at $50, Jou Jou and John A $35 each, and the 

 field $10. 



First Heat — The horses were standing heads and points almost under 

 the wire when the flag fell, and consequently there was a waste of time in 

 getting in motion; thus the first quarter was as slow as 27 seconds, Dublin 

 Bay in the lead. He led at the half mile in 52 seconds, though the others 

 were closing on him, and when fairly straightened into the homestretch it 

 was evident that there was going to be a great race between the three 

 favorites. John A was on the inside position, not half a length behind 

 Dublin Bay, at the seven furlongs. Jou Jou was a length behind at that 

 point, and Patsy Duffy, his jockey, was biding his time, while the others 

 were riding as though their lives depended upon winning. With a well 

 timed rush Duffy brought Jou Jou up, fairly threw him to the front by a 

 last vigorous effort, and won the heat by a head over Dublin Bay, who was 

 scarcely more than that in advance of John A. It is scarcely possible to 

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