While the Times' loyal correspondent was combing the archives in the search for more tales of the turf, the following untitled poem was unearthed—which recounts the Second Great Match Race between the North and South, held over the Union Course on Long Island in 1836 [please see …
Stanzas By a Sporting Bachelor
The ideas expressed by the following poem in its entirety may or may not reflect the opinions of the Antebellum Turf Times – ATT Editor] Stanzas by a Sporting Bachelor – author unknown Love is just like a race-ground – it is, by my soul, Where losses or gains may betide …
A Race
Strike aloud the signal drum, to call Each well trained racer from his stall; Drive back the anxious crowd from where Rider and steed would both prepare, For warm contention in the race; …