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SUMMARY. 



California State Fair, Sacramento, September 13, 1888. — 2:25 class, for a purse of $1,000. 

 Mile h'eats, three in five. 



G. A. Doherty's br. s. Victor, by Echo; dam by Woodburn— Doherty. Ill 



C. L. Durfee's blk. g. Don Tomas— Durfee ----' 2 3 2 



A. C. Davenport's br. s. Alio — Dustin - 3 4 3 



S. C. Tryon's ch. ni. Eva W— McConnell - 5 2 4 



I. Ayres' b. h. Alpheus — Hinds --- -- _ 6 5 5 



Houser & Soule's br. s. Ha Ha — Houser - 4 6 dis. 



J. R. Hodson's blk. g. Artist — Shaner 7 dis. 



F. B. Glenn's blk. g. John R — Johnson. . dis. 



Time— 2:25£; 2:22£; 2:24|. 



The four-year old trot was the next race on the programme, and was for 

 the four-year old trotting stakes. The only nominations to appear were 

 Dubec and Moses S, and the race proved an easy one for Dubec, as he won 

 in three straight heats. Time, 2:28i 2:29|, 2:34^. 



SUMMARY. 



California State Fair, Sacramento, September 13, 1888. — Four-year old trotting stake. 

 Mile heats, best three in five. 



L. J. Rose's b. g. Dubec, by Sultan— Maben Ill 



L. U. Shippee's b. c. Moses S— Whiting 2 2 2 



Time— 2:28 J; 2:29|; 2:34£. 



The free for all pace was called so late in the afternoon that only two 

 heats could be paced. The first was won by San Diego in 2:24, and the 

 second by Almont Patchen in the same time, when it was postponed until 

 Friday at noon. Almont Patchen was a big favorite, bringing $50 to $24 

 on all others. 



EIGHTH DAY. 



Friday, the fourteenth, turned out to be the last day of the Fair, and to 

 be in keeping with nearly every day which preceded it, was chock full of 

 sport. Still more pleasant the weather, notwithstanding there was a down- 

 pour, with the usual concomitant in this part of California of thunder and 

 lightning, soon after the horses were called. 



There had been a light shower in the forenoon, but not enough to dampen 

 the ardor of the people, so that when the hour came for the ladies' tour- 

 nament, 10 a. m., the stands were crowded. At least five thousand were in 

 attendance, and they were well repaid, as the equestriennes acquitted 

 themselves admirably. All won hearty plaudits, and the Judges were 

 hugely puzzled to award the premiums, which, after long consultation, 

 were distributed as follows: 



The Judges awarded the first prize of $70 to Miss McGrath; Miss Elliott, 

 second prize of $55; Winnie Clark, third prize of $40; Belle Hewitt, fourth 

 prize, $35; Mrs. Trefry, fifth prize, $30; and Mrs. Paquin, sixth prize, $25. 



The rain had diminished the fast qualities of the track somewhat, and 

 when the horses for the unfinished pacing race were brought out the shower 

 of the morning was supplemented by what could be called a plentiful dis- 

 pensation of the unwelcome drops. Almont Patchen still held his position 

 of favorite, and though Belmont Boy pressed him closely, leading to the 

 three quarters pole, when the favorite passed him, and won with a fair 

 degree of handiness. 



