Broad Rock races.
--The fall meeting at this famous old course closed on Wednesday last, and is said to have been the most interesting one held in
Chesterfield for many years.
On Tuesday, the 29th ultimo, the two men heat post-stake, three subscribers was contended for by
McDaniel.
Green and
Ward, and won by the former in two straight heats.
We append a summary.
Fourth Day.--Post state for three-year olds, two men heats, $2,500 subscription, play or pay, the proprietor to add $1, 2500.
Time--3:55, 3:52.
Wednesday, the 30th ultimo, was a match for $10,000, three-mile heats, between
D. McDaniel's "
Oakland" and
C. Green's "Conductor." As these horses had met before, the match attracted an unusually large crowd of turfites to witness their final trial of speed and endurance, each horse having many backers, who were sanguine of success.
To one who attended
Virginia races during their palmy days, the scene brought back recollections of the past, when the race course was a fashionable resort, and led to the hope that old times were returning.
Not an indecent word or unkind remark was heard during the day, but everything passed off in the most agreeable manner.
It is needless to attempt a description of the race.
We only add, that
Oakland won in two straight heats, running the first in 5:55, and the second in 5:49.
After the race, the proprietor invited a large number of friends to his house, where a pleasant afternoon was spent in social enjoyment.
