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and graphic one was penned by a distinguished 

 member of the New York bar. It appeared as a 

 communication in the Turf Register, in the 

 number for December, 1832, and was to the fol- 

 lowing effect: — 



" After the horses were brought upon the 

 ground much anxiety was exhibited as to the 

 outcome of the coming contest, and the interest- 

 ing little Trifle appeared to be the favorite 

 among the betters as well as the spectators. 

 ' Five to four, Trifle against the field,' was the 

 current betting, and ' five to three. Trifle against 

 Black Maria,' were repeatedly offered and refused. 

 Indeed, this offspring of the far-famed Lady 

 Lightfoot seemed to have but few friends or 

 well-wishers, comparatively speaking; and bets 

 were repeatedly offered that she would not take 

 a heat. 



" Black Maria, in size and general appearance, 

 is in all respects unlike her rival, as is well known 

 to Southern as well as Northern sportsmen. 

 Her color is indicated by her name, and her 

 great size, strength, and stride show her a worthy 

 daughter of a noble sire. Indeed in her the 

 blood of Eclipse and Lady Lightfoot are in no 

 way disgraced, as this race will most fully prove. 



