Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Flora” in article 15 of The Daily Dispatch: May 25, 1861., [Electronic resource]:
...reat trial of speed between these beautiful animals took place on Tuesday, at the Fashion Course, L. I. The trot was to wagons, for a stake of $500, mile heats, the best three in five; and was won by Flora in the first three heats.
Time--2:32½, 2:34½.
Only about 2,000 persons were present.
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