lyoAyn C?d^/c . 3 9090 014 540 484 JOHNA.SEAVERNS IVebster Family Library of Veterinary Medicine Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 200 Westboro Road North Grafton, MA 01536 I I v^ HISTORY OF THE BRITISH TURF, FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE PRESENT DAY; BY JAMES CHRISTIE WHYTE, Esq. IN TWO VOLUMES, VOL. II. LONDON: HENRY COLBURN, PUBLISHER, GREAT MARLBOROUGH STREET. 1840. LONDON: SIIU V.ZK AND I'O., 1.'!, POLAND STREET. CONTENTS SECOND VOLUME. 0 CHAPTER I. Page Pedigrees and performances of celebrated horses, continued from 1777, vip to the commencement of the present century, &c. — Bridget (the first winner of the Oaks) — Diomed the first win- ner of the Derby — Trumpator — Sir Peter Teazle — Bening- brough — Harabletonian and Diamond, with a descrii)tion of their celebrated match, for 3000 gs. — Elegy on the death of John Pratt, Esq., of Newmarket — 23 miles within the hour performed by Quibbler. for 1000 gs. — Mr. Wilde's match against time on the Curragh, (127 miles in less than seven hours) — Singular accident to a race-horse at Ascot races — Curious cause respecting cruelty to the race-horse Doricles — Death of Denis O'Kelly, Esq. . . . .1 CHAPTER H. Racing in Great Britain, from 1800 to 1805 — Preliminary re- marks— Amusing wager — Match for speed between a race- horse and a grey-hound — Famous match between Sir Solomon and Cockfighter — 140 miles done in seven hours and thirty- IV CONTKNTS. Page four minutes on common hacks — Anecdote of Sir Charles Bunbury's training groom — Death of the Earl of Grosvenor — Anecdote of old Ehves, the miser — A knowing one out- witted— Mrs. Thornton's celebrated matches against Mr. Flint and Buckle the jockey — Anecdote of Colonel Thornton. . 23 CHAPTER III. Racing in Great Britain from 1805 to 1810 — Death of the Earl of Clermont, and anecdote of the Right Hon. Charles James Fox's connection with the turf — Samuel Chifney, his death, &c. — George Stubbs, the celebrated horse-painter — Anecdote of Mr. Wentworth — Anecdote of Mr. Thomas Panton of New- market— Race-horses poisoned at Newmarket — Death of the Duke of Queensbury — Anecdotes of, Elegies on, &c. — Rich- ard Goodison — Anecdote of the Duke of Grafton — Sales of Racing studs — Mr. Weston's match against time — Driving one horse in harness 100 miles, in eleven hours and thirty- one and a half minutes — Death of Mr. Edward Tattersall of Hyde Park-Corner — Death of Thomas Field, the Jockey. . til CHAPTER IV. Racing in Great Britain from 1810 to 1815 — The trial and exe- cution of Daniel Dawson at Cambridge, for poisoning race- horses at Newmarket — Death of Mr. Bartholoman— Suicide of Mr. Brograve, occasioned by losses in the betting ring — Disputed race for the Claret stakes — Death of the famous race-horse John Bull — Prices obtained for the valuable race- horses, Grimalkin, Cannon-ball, and Tramp — Colonel Thorn- ton's dejiarture for France — Twelve miles performed in 25 minutes and 11 seconds by a charger.— Sale of Mr. Lad- broke's racing stud — Death of the Duke of Dorset, from an accident while liunting, in Ireland. . . .Ill CHAPTER V. Racing in Great Britain from IS 13 to 1S20 — Death of Jof^fph COXl'KNTS. V Page Rose, the Jockey — Match between Sir Joshua and Filho da Puta — Remarkable death of Sir Joshua — Race for a gold cup and 3000 gs. on the Curragh (Ireland) — Death of Edward EUerker, Esq. — Enormous betting at Epsom Races — Attemjjt to get up races on Wormwood Scrubs, near London, pre- vented by the Quarter-Master-General of the Forces — Death of Colonel Mellish — Death of Mr. Richard Goodisson, the trainer of Newmarket — Sale of General Gower's stud. . 148 CHAPTER VI. Racing in Great Britain from 1820 to 1825 — Death of Sir Charles Bunbury — Fatal accident to the Hon. Mr. Trevor while riding a race — A Royal Plate given to be run for annu- ally at Manchester — Singular instance of success on the Irish turf — Exportation of thorough-bred stallions — Prices fetched by the race-horses of Messrs. Pierce, Charlton, Udney, &c., &c. ..... . .185 CHAPTER VII. Racing in Great Britain from 1825 to 1830 — Eccentricities of James Hirst — Right of the Jockey Club to warn off persons from the race-course at Newmarket, established at the Cam- bridge Assizes— The Derby of 1827— Death of Mr. Croft, the trainer — Presentation of a piece of plate to Mr. Robson, the trainer, on his retirement — Death of J. Kearton, the jockey — Great courage and presence of mind of Clift, the jockey — Death of George IV — His connection with the turf — Par- ticulars of the disputes arising from the two races of his horse Escape — Performances of the race-horses of George IV on the turf, from his first entrance in 1784, up to the period of his death — Stud sales, &c. ..... 225 CHAPTER VIII. Racing in Great Britain from 1830 to 1833 — Malpractises at Doncaster — Death of John Mangles, the jockey — His late VI CONTENTS. Tiige Majesty, William IV's encouragement of racing — Mr. Osbal- diston's famous match against time, two hundred miles per- formed in 8 hours and 42 minutes — Mr. Osbaldiston's chal- lenge to the sporting world — Death of Mr. James Weatherby, keeper of the match-book at Newmarket — The Doncaster St. Leger of 1832, '^vith Mr. E. Bond's explanation of his pur- chase of Ludlow — Duel between Mr. Osbaldiston and Mr. Gully — Sporting obituary — The Earl of Scarborough —Lord Amesbury— The Earl of Fitzwilliam — Ralph Riddell, Esq. — Sir Harry Goodricke, and Mr. F. Richardson, with par- ticulars of their connection with the Turf, &c. . . 280 CHAPTER IX. Racing in Great Britain in the years 1634 and 1835— An ac- count of the performances of Plenipotentiary and Glencoe, with their pedigrees — Action tried at York, Ridsdale v. Gulley, for an assault — Death of the Earl of Derby, with a brief notice of his career on the Turf— Deaths of the famous stallions Longwaist and Partisan, with their pedigrees, &c. — The Derby stakes for 1835, won for the first time since their establish- ment by a North country horse — The Oaks' and the Great St. Leger stakes won in the same year, 1835, by the Queen of Trumps, being the first time these two stakes were ever won by the same horse — Her pedigree and performances — Sport- ing Obituary — John Mytton, Esq. — Richard Wilson, Esq. — Richard Shepperd, the trainer — Bartle Atkinson, the jockey and trainer — Wm. Arimll and Benjamin Smith the jockies — Mr. Wm. Beardsworth, &c., &c. . . .319 CHAPTER X. Racing in Great Britain in the years 1836 and 1837 — The winners of the Derby and St. Leger in 1836 — Present of Arabian horses to his Majesty from the Imaum of Muscat — Death of the eccentric " Parson Harvey" — Melancholy suicide of the Hon. Henry Augustus Berkeley Craven — Death of Frank Boyce, the jockey — Remarks on the Derby, Oaks and St. Leger races in 1837. — C. C. Greville, Esq. and the Newmarket St. Leger. CONTRXTS. VIX Page — Samuel Chifney's bankruptcy — Decease of his Majesty Wil- liam IV, and consequent sale of the Royal Stud at Hampton Court — Death of Sir Mark Wood, Bart, and sale of his va- luable racing stud, with the pedigrees and performances of his two famous mares, Camarine and Lucetta — Death of the Earl of Egremont — Death of James Edwards, the New- market trainer. . . . .354 CHAPTER XI. Racing in Great Britain and Ireland in 1838— Remarks on the Derby, Oaks and St. Leger races, with the pedigrees of the winners— Correspondence between Han-ey Coombe, Esq. and Mr. John Scott respecting the horse, Cobham — Dispute as to the identity of Mr. Theobald's Loutherbourg, with the deci- sion of the Jockey Club — Sporting Obituarj' — The Duke of Leeds — Lord Bemers — Robert Robson, the Newmarket trainer — Samuel Day, Jun., the jockey — Stud Sales, &c., &c. 401 CHAPTER XII. Racing in Great Britain in 1839 — Remarks on Epsom, Ascot, Goodwood and Doncaster Races — Disputed pedigree of Bloomsbury — The Pauline affair — Sporting Obituar)-, &c., &c. 447 CHAPTER XIII. Breeding and rearing of racing-stock— Training and management of race-horses — Training-stables — Food — Water, &c. . 521 CHAPTER XIV. Training and Management of the Race-horse continued — Cloth- ing— Physic — Walking Exercise — Galloping and Sweating. . 539 CHAPTER XV. Training-grounds — Trainers, their duties, &c. — Mr. Holcroft's diarj' of his early hfe as a stable-boy — Anecdotes, &c. . 550 CON! EXTS. CHAPTER XVI. Page Jockies and Jockeyship — The Training of Jockies — The Jockies of the last century — Their costume, &c. — Anecdotes of the elder Chifney and of William Clift — Riding to order, an anec- dote of the late Arthur Pavis and the Irishman — Prospectus for a Turf Benevolent Fund — The Qualifications necessary for a good Jockey — The Jockey's seat and style of riding — Anecdote of John Jackson's riding for the St. Leger of 1822 — The set-to, or finish of a race — The fatigues undergone by Jockies • — The method of training practised by Jockies to reduce their weight — The opinions of the late W. Sandiver, the sur- geon of Newmarket on the training of Jockies — The most famous Jockies of the present day — Samuel Chifney — James Robinson — William Scott, &c., &c., Avith anecdotes of them and their styles of riding, &c. — Country Jockies — Gentlemen Jockies — Steeple-chase and hurdle-race riders, &c., &c. &c. . 573 CHAPTER XVII. The leading characters on the Turf at the present day — Betting, its evil consequences — The method of " making a Book — Table of the betting on the Riddlesworth, the 2000 and 1000 gs. Stakes, at Newmarket, the Derby and Oaks, the Ascot Cup and the Doncaster St. Leger, for the last twenty years, show- ing how often the " Field," and how often the " Favourite" had won, &c. — Tattersall's — Method by which Adventurers get into credit in the Betting-ring, &c., &c. . . .610 SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTER. Winners of Principal Stakes in the Present Year, 1840. . . 626 Appendix. ....... 633 HISTORY BRITISH TURF. CHAPTER I. Pedigrees and performances of celebrated horses, continued from 1777, up to the commencement of the present century, &c. — Bridget (the first winner of the Oaks)— Diomed the first winner of the Derby — Trumpator— Sir Peter Teazle— Beningbrough — Hambletonian, and Diamond, with a description of their celebrated match, for 3000 gs. — Elegy on the death of John Pratt, Esq., of Newmarket. — 23 miles within the hour performed by Quibbler, for 1000 gs. — Mr. Wilde's match against time on the Curragh, (127 miles in less than seven hours) — Singular accident to a race-horse at Ascot races — Curious cause respecting cruelty to the race-horse Doricles. — Death of Denis O'KeUy, Esq Bridget. The first winner of the Oak's stakes at Epsom, a bay mare, foaled in 1776, bred by, and the property of, the Earl of Derby. Bridget was got by King Herod, out of Jemima. At Epsom, May 14th. 1779, Bridget won the Oaks' stakes* of 50 gs. each, 17 subscribers, beat- ing Mr. Vernon's Fame, Sir J. Shelley's Lavinia, * This was the commencement of the Oaks' stakes. VOL, II. B 2 HISTORY OF THE and nine others, five to two against Bridget, and three to one against Fame. At Newmarket July Meeting, she won a sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, six subscribers. In the First October Meeting, she won a sweepstakes of lOOgs. each, seven subscrib- ers, ditch in. In the Second October Meeting, she received forfeit from Lord Egremont's sister to Polly by King Herod, 100 gs. h. ft. At New- market Craven Meeting, 1 780, Bridget won a Post stake of 200 gs. each h. ft. three subscribers ditch, in. In the first Spring Meeting, she received 130 gs. compromise from Sir C. Bunbury's Bonnyface, 300 gs. h. ft. In the July Meeting, she won one half of the Grosvenor stakes* of 25 gs. each, six subscribers, B. C. And in the First October Meeting, she beat Lord Clermont's Postboy, two middle miles of B. C. 300 gs. seven to four on Bridget. At Newmarket First SpringMeeting, 1781, Bridget received 135 gs. compromise from Lord Clermont's Hammer, B. C. 300 gs. h. ft. And in the Second October Meeting, she beat General Smith's Giraldola, B. C. 200 gs. DiOMED. The first winner of the Derby stakes at Epsom, a chesnut horse, foaled in 1777, bred by the Hon. Richard Vernon of Newmarket, and sold to Sir C. Bunbury, Bart. Diomed was got by Florizel, out of the Spectator mare, dam of Pas- torella. Fame, &c. At Newmarket Second Spring Meeting, 1780, • Lord Clermont's Imperator, received one half the stakes to with- draw. BRITISH TURF. 3 Diomed won a sweepstakes of 500 gs. each, h. ft. six subscribers, ditch in. At Epsom May 4th. he won the Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft. 36 subscribers, colts 8st. each, the last mile of the Course, beating Mr. O'Kelly's Boudrow, Mr. Waller's Spitfire, Sir C. Colinson's Wotton, Mr. Panton's Drone, Duke of Cumberland's Polydore, Lord Grosvenor's Diadem, Duke of Bolton's Bay Bolton, and Mr. Delme's grey colt, by Gimcrack, out of Wolsey's dam ; six to four against Diomed, four to one against Boudrow, and seven to one against Spitfire. At Newmarket July Meeting, he walked over for a sweepstakes of 100 gs, each, seven sub- scribers across the flat. On Tuesday, in the First October Meeting a sweepstakes, of 100 gs. each, ditch in. Next day he won the Perram purse of £30, with £50 added. On Friday, he received for- feit from Catalpha, by Turf, R. M. 100 gs. In the Second October Meeting, he won a subscription of 20 gs. each, eight subscribers. At Newmarket Craven Meeting 1781, Diomed received forfeit from Susannah, B. C. 500 gs. h. ft. In the First Spring Meeting, he won the Fortescue stakes of 300 gs. each, eleven subscribers. In the Second Spring Meeting, he won the Claret stakes of 200 gs. each h. ft. and a hogshead of claret each, p. p. fourteen subscribers, B. C. At Nottingham, he was beat for the first time by Fortitude, and at Newmarket in October by Boudrow. In 1782, he did not start, but paid a b2 4 HISTORY OV THE forfeit to Crop. At Guilford 1 783, Diomed won the King's Purse, three four mile heats. Diomed was beat six times in 1783, viz : at New- market for the Craven stakes, won by A baric, in the first Spring Meeting ; for the £50 purse by- Laburnum and Drone ; also for the King's purse, won by Drone at Ascot Heath, by Soldier, and Oliver Cromwell ; at Winchester for the King's purse by Anvil ; and at Lewes for the King's purse by Mercury and Diadem. Diomed fell lame in running, and was put out of training. Diomed covered at Uppart, near Chichester Sussex, in 1785 and 1786, at 5 gs. and 5s. ; in 1787 and 1788 at Barton, near Bury St. Edmond's Suffolk, at 5 gs. and 5^. ; in 1789, at the same place, at 10 gs. and half a guinea; in 1790, at Uppark 10 gs. and half a guinea ; 1791, at Barton at 5gs. and 5s. ; in 1792-1797, at Barton, at 10 gs. and half a guinea ; in 1798, at Barton, at 2 gs. and 5s. He was sold, after covering, in 1798, by Sir Charles Bunbury, for 50 gs. to go to America, where he was sold for 1000 gs. He died soon after landing. Trumpator. a black horse, foaled in 1782, bred by, and the property of, the Earl of Clermont. Trumpator was got by Conductor ; his dam, Bru- nette, by Squirrel ; grandam, Dove, &c. At Newmarket Second October Meeting, 1784, Trumpator beat Usurper from R. M. post, to the post in the furzes, 100 gs. At Newmarket First Spring Meeting, 1785, Trumpator won the second BRITISH TURF. 5 class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs. each, A. F. On the First October Meeting, he won the Cler- mont stakes of 25 gs. each, A. F., five subscribers. In the Houghton Meeting, at 8st. 71b., he beat Mr. Bullock's Balloon, 8st. 51b., A. F., .500 gs. ; seven to four on Balloon. At Newmarket First Spring Meeting, 1786, Trurapator beat Lord Gros- venor's Vulcan, 8st. 71b. each, B. C, 200 gs. In the same meeting, he won the Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, B. C, five subscribers. Next day, at 8st , he received ft. from Guyler, 8st. 71b., A. F., 200 gs., h. ft. On Tuesday, in the Second Spring Meeting, he beat Alexander, 8st., B. C, 500 gs. ; five to four on Alexander. Same day, he received 15 gs. compromise from Spartacus, B. C, 300 gs. On Saturday, he beat Premier, Ab. M., 200 gs. In the Second October Meeting, he received ft. from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Mountebank, A. F., 200 gs., h. ft. Those were the only times of his starting that year. He afterwards started four times, and was beat, viz: at Newmarket Spring Meeting, 1785, by Lord Grosvenor's Vulcan, for a sweepstakes of 200 gs., A. F., but beat Mr. O'Kelly's Cherry; in the same meeting, for the main of the Prince's stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., by Mr. Wynd- ham's Guyler, Mr. Bullock's Balloon, and the Duke of Grafton's Spartacus ; at Ascot Heath, by Lord Grosvenor's Roundelay, for a sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., one mile, but beat Mr. Bul- lock's Balloon, Lord Grosvenor's Grantham, and 6 HISTORY OF THE Mr. O'Kelly's Clarionet ; and in the First Octo- ber Meeting, Mr, Pleasant's grey filly, by High- flyer, dam by Match'em, for the Perram purse, D. 1. ; but beat Duke of Grafton's Oberon, Lord Grosvenor's Alexander, Mr. Lade's Pilot, Mr. Ver- non's Mousetrap, Prince of Wales's Figaro, Mr. Hale's Icarus, Mr. Panton's Wasp, and Mr. Fox's Melon. Trumpator was a stallion at Chippenham, near Newmarket, in 1787-91, at 5 gs. and 55. ; at Cler- mont Lodge, near Brandon, Norfolk, in 1792, at 15 gs. ; 1793, at 10 gs. and half a guinea; in 1794-95, at 15 gs. and half a guinea; 1796, at 10 gs. and half a guinea; 1797-98, at 12 gs. and half a guinea; 1799-1802, at 10 gs. and half a guinea; 1803-4, at 8 gs. At Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire, in 1805-6, ten mares besides those of his owner, at 10 gs. and half a guinea. At Newmarket, in 1807, twenty mares at £16. 1808, he was to have covered twenty mares at 20 gs. each, but died 7th May, in that year, and was buried at the end of the Clermont course. Ke was sire of numerous winners. Sir Peter Teazle was foaled in 1784, got by Highflyer ; dam, Papillon, by Snap, out of Miss Clerland, by Regulus, Madge, by a son of Bay Bolton, Bartlett's Childers, Honey wood's Arabian, dam of the two True Blues ; Papillon was also the dam of Sincerity, Lady Teazle, Wren, Mrs. Candour, Wagtail, &c. In 1787, Sir Peter, the property of the Earl of BRITISH TURF. 7 Derby, won the Derby stakes at Epsom, thirty- three subscribers ; beating Gunpowder, Bustler, and four others ; two to one against Sir Peter. At Ascot Heath, he won a stakes of 200 gs., h. ft., one mile, four subscribers. At Newmarket, he won the Prince of Wales's plate of 100 gs., D. I. ; five to two on Sir Peter. The same meeting he won the renewed fourteen hundred guineas ; a stakes of 200 gs., h. ft., D. I., nine subscribers. Second October Meeting, Sir Peter beat BuUlinch across the flat, 500 gs. ; seven to four on Sir Peter. Tne same day Sir Peter received forfeit, 100 gs., from Bullfinch, across the flat. On Wednesday, the first year of the 140 gs., being one third of a sub- scription of 30 gs. each, D. I., nine subscribers. On Friday, the third year of a sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, B. M., eight subscribers. Sir Peter, the winner of the 1400 gs., walked over. In 1788, on Tuesday, in Newmarket First Spring Meeting, Sir Peter won the renewed Jockey stakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., B. C, fourteen subscribers, beating Bustler and Poker ; five to one on Sir Peter. On Saturday he won the first year of the Fortescue stakes of 30 gs. each, D. I., six subscribers, beating Bubble and Don Quixote ; six to one on Sir Peter. In the Second Spring Meeting, Sir Peter received 250 gs. from Mentor, B. C. ; and in the July Meeting, he won the second year of the Grosvenor stakes of 50 gs., 30 gs. ft., T. M. M., nine sub- scribers, beating: Mentor ; fifteen to one on Sir HISTORY OF THE Peter. First October Meeting, Sir Peter, 8st. 71b., received ft. from Mentor, 8st., B. C. ; 700 gs. h. ft. Second October Meeting, Sir Peter, 8st. 71b., beat Maria, 7st. 71b., B. C, 300 gs. ; seven to four on Maria. In 1789, in Newmarket Craven Meet- ing, Sir Peter won a subscription of 50 gs., h. ft., D. C, thirteen subscribers, beating Meteor, Pe- gasus, and Gunpowder ; six to four on Sir Peter. In the Second Spring Meeting, he received 5 gs. ft. from Spark, B. C, 200 gs. On Friday, in the October Meeting of this year. Sir Peter Teazle broke down in running B. C. against Cardock, Driver, Schoolboy, and Gunpowder ; and afterwards covered at Knowley, Prescot, Lanca- shire, at 10 gs. and half a guinea. He was sire of Hermione, Stamford, Ambrosio, Telegraph, Know- ley, Welchman, Petrina, Honest John, Pushfor- ward, Parisot, Shepherd, Mary Ann, Monica, Tan- tarara, &c. Beningbrough, so named from a village in the neighbourhood where he was bred. He was foaled in the year 1791, at Shepton, near York, the residence of the celebrated Mr. John Hutchin- son, who also bred Overton, Traveller, Bramble, Hambletonian, &c. Beningbrough w^as got by King Fergus ; his dam by King Herod ; his gran- dam, Pyrrha, by Match'em, out of Mr. Fenwick's Duchess, by Whitenose, out of Miss Slamerkin, by True Blue, Lord Oxford's dun Arabian, out of a Darcy black-legged royal mare. His dam also BRITISH TURF, 9 bred Ticket, Toothdrawer, afterwards Actseon and Sportsman, Sandhopper, Whitley, &c. In 1794, Beningbrough, in the York August Meeting, won a sweepstakes of 100 gs., h. ft., two miles, six subscribers ; and at the same meeting he won a sweepstakes of 100 gs. each ; the last mile and a half. At Doncaster he won the St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, two miles, nineteen sub- scribers. The next day he won the Gold cup, value 100 gs., four miles, beating a large field. In 1795, Beningbrough was purchased of Mr. Hutch- inson by Sir Charles Turner, Bart. ; and at Don- caster, carrying 7st. 71b., he beat Bennington, carrying 8st., both four years old, four miles, for 500 gs. ; six to four on Bern ington. The next day he won the Doncaster stakes of 10 gs. each, with 20 gs. added, thirteen subscribers, four miles. The day following he won £100 at two heats, two miles each. The above are the only times Beningbrough started, except twice, w^hen he was beat the first time of his running at York Spring Meeting, by Prior, and at York August Meeting, 1795, by Mr. Garforth's grey colt by Phenomenon, and Benning- ton. He was allowed to be among the handsomest horses in England of his day, and was the sire of numerous winners. Hambletonian. Bred by Mr. J. Hutchinson, of Skipton, near York, and foaled in 1792, got by King Fergus ; dam by Highflyer ; grandam by 10 HISTORY OF THE Match'em ; great grandam by Alcides ; great great grandam by Mr. Pantoii's Crab, out of an own sister to Slipby by Fox, out of the Duke of Bol- ton's Gypsy, by Bay Bolton ; Duke of Newcastle's Turk, Byerley Turk, Taffolet barb, Place's White Turk out of a natural barb mare. In 1795, at Hambleton, Hambletonian won a stakes of 15 gs. each, five subscribers, two miles. At York, he won a stakes of 20 gs. each, a mile and a half. August 22nd, he was sold to Sir C. Turner, Bart., with his engagements; and on Thursday, in York August Meeting, he won a stakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., six subscribers, two miles. On Saturday, he won a stakes of 50 gs. a mile and a half. At Doncaster, he won the St. Leger stakes of 25 gs., twelve subscribers, beating Deserter, Whynot, Duchess, and another ; six to four he won. The next day he won the Gold cup, value 100 gs., four miles. 1796, at York, Ham- bletonian won the great subscription of £277. IO5., four miles. He was then sold to Sir Henry Vane Tempest, Bart. On Saturday, in the same week, he won the Ladies' plate of £50, four miles. At Doncaster, he won the Gold cup of 100 gs., four miles. At Newmarket Houghton Meeting, he beat Patriots, aged, B. C., 1000 gs. ; two to one on Hambletonian. 1797, at Newmarket Craven Meeting, Hambletonian won the Craven stakes of 10 gs. each, thirteen subscribers ; and on the same day he received forfeit from Spread Eagle, B. C, BRITISH TURF. 11 5000 gs., h. ft. ; and beat Aimator, B. C, 300 gs. In York August Meeting, he won the great sub- scription of £277. IO5., four miles ; and the next day won the great subscription for six years olds, 8st. 101b., and aged, Gst., four miles, carrying 8st. 101b., and beat Benningbrough, &c., all six years old ; even betting he won, and six to four he beat Benningbrough. At Doncaster, he won the Doncaster stakes of 10 gs. each, with 20 gs. added, ten subscribers. 1798, he was lame, and never started. 1799, at Newmarket Craven Meeting, Monday, March 25th, Hambletonian, 8st. 3lb., beat Mr. Cookson's Diamond, 8st., B. C, 3000 gs. ; six to four on Hambletonian. Hambleton was only once beat, which was at York, August Meeting, 1797, when running against Deserter and Spread Eagle, where he ran out of the course, just after starting ; otherwise there is not the least doubt but he would have w^on as easily as on the following day, when he beat Spread Eagle, &c. He only paid one forfeit, which was to Sterling ; to whom he was to have allowed 41b. and his year over B. C, 1792, at Newmarket First Spring Meeting. Before w^e conclude our notice of this famous racer, we will insert the following description of his match with Mr. Cookson's Diamond. On Monday 25th of March, 1799, between one and two o'clock, these celebrated horses started, in 12 HISTORY OF THE the presence of one of the greatest crowds ever witnessed at Newmarket. Hambletonian started with the lead, which he maintained till the last half mile, when Diamond challenged, and went up to him, A struggle ensued, which all accounts agree to have been one of extraordinary severity, and which excited the feelings of the spectators, to an almost painful extent. Each jockey rode his horse with great steadiness and judgment, but have been accused of a too liberal punishment — a very common fault with the jockies of that day. A crowd of horsemen followed the struggling rivals, and it appears that the general opinion of the spec- tators was that Diamond would prove the winner. So close was the contest, that at even a few strides from the ending post, the horses were head to head, but Hambletonian by a great and final effort, some have said in the very last stride, won by a little more than half a neck. Both horses were much cut and spurred, especially Hambletonian. Diamond was in excellent condition, and was rode by Dennis Fitzpatrick, while Hambletonian was jockied by Buckle, both being esteemed the best jockies of that day. According to the best authori- ties, the four miles were run in about eight minutes and a half. Large sums changed hands on this event, the north country sporting speculators having backed Hambletonian, (a Yorkshire bred horse,) to a large amount, and the Newmarket people taking the odds freely in favour of Diamond. The BRITISH TURF. 13 betting fluctuated from six to five, and four, in favour of Hambletonian, to even, and was at about the former quotation when the horses started. In addition to the original stake of 3000 gs. the owner of the horses are said to have had a large by-bet. In this race, the blood of Eclipse triumphed over that of Herod; Hambletonian being in the second degree from Eclipse ; Diamond from Herod. Sir Harry Vane Tempest is said to have refused an offer of Mr. Cookson's to run the same match over again, and was so pleased with his victory, that he would never again permit his favourite racer to start. Diamond. Bred by Francis Dawson, Esq., of Newmarket, and foaled in 1792. He was got by Highflyer, dam by Match'em, grandam Barbara by Snap, great grandam by Cade, out of an own sister to the Witherington mare by Partner, her dam by Bloody Buttocks, Greyhound, Makeless, Brimmer, Place's White Turk, Gods worth, out of the Layton barb mare. In 1795, Diamond received forfeit from Lark, A. P. 100 gs. h. ft. In 1796, she won the Jockey stakes of 100 gs. each, at Newmarket, B. C. In the July Meeting, he walked over for a stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft. At York August Meeting Diamond was purchased by Sir H. V. Tem- pest, who in the spring of 1797, sold him to Mr. Cookson. In 1797, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Dia- 14 HISTORY OF THE mond won the King's plate three mile heats. In the same week, he won £.00 for all ages. At York, he won the Ladies' plate of £50, at Newmar- ket he won 50 gs. B. C. ; and the following day he w^on the King's plate 12st. R. C. In 1798, Newmarket Craven Meeting, Diamond 8st. beat Moorcock, 8st. 2lb. ; B. C. 200 gs. At the First Spring Meeting he won a stakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. twelve subscribers, B. C; and in the same meeting, a stakes of 100 gs. h. ft. D. C. At Oxford, he carried off the gold cup, value 100 gs. and 50 gs. in specie; a stakes of 10 gs. each, fifteen subscribers, four miles. At Nottingham he won the King's plate, 12st. four mile heats. At York, he walked over for the King's plate of 100 gs., I2st. four miles. At Doncaster, he at 8st. 61b., beat Shuttle 5 yrs. old, 8st. four miles 1000 gs. each, eleven to eight on Shuttle. In 1799, Diamond won the first class of the Oatland's stakes of 50 gs. each, D. I. In the First Spring Meetuig, carrying 12st. he won the King's plate of 100 gs. R. C. At the Second Spring Meeting, he won the Jockey Club plate of 50 gs. Diamond was a beautiful brown bay, strong, bony, and compact ; he was considered to be the best bottomed horse in the kingdom of his day. We will conclude this chapter, with the follow- ing remarkable events, which occupied the at- tention of the sporting world about this period, and which will bring us up to the commencement of the present century. BRITISH TURF. 15 On the 8th of May, 1785, John Pratt, Esq., of Askrigg, in Wensleydale, died at Newmarket. He was a gentleman who had obtained much celebrity on the turf, and whose death gave occasion for the following elegy, in which his most famous race- horses are enumerated. A character so eccentric, so variable, so valuable. Astonished the age he lived in. Though small his patrimony, yet assisted by that and his own genius. He for upwards of thirty years Supported all the hospitality of an Ancient Baron. The excellent qualities of his heart Were eminently evinced by his bounty to the poor. His sympathetic feelings for distress and his charity for all mankind. Various and wonderful were the means which enabled him. With unsullied reputation. To support his course of life, in which he saw and experienced many Trials And many vicissitudes of fortune, and though often hard pressed Whipped and spurred by that jockey. Necessity, He never swerved out of the course of Honour. Once when his finances were impaired He received a seasonable supply by the performance of a Miracle. At different periods he exhibited, which were just emblems of his own life, A Conundrum, an ^Enigma, and a Riddle ; and strange to tell. Even these enriched his pocket. Without incurring censure he trained up an Infidel Which turned out to his advantage. He had no singular partiality for flowers, shrubs, fruit, or birds. Yet for several years he maintained a Florist, And his Red Rose more than once obtained the premium. He had a Honeysuckle and a Pumpkin which brought hundreds into his purse. And a Phoenix, a Nightingale, a Goldfinch, and a Chaffinch which produced him thousands. 15 HISTORY OF THE In the last war he was owner of a Privateer, which brought him in Several valuable prizes. Though never famed for gallantry, yet he had in keeping at different periods, A Virgin, a Maiden, an Grange Girl, and a Ballai Singer, Besides several Misses* To all of whom his attachment was notorious ; And, what is still more, a Paradox, though he had no issue by his lawful wife, Yet the numerous progeny and quick abilities of these very females proved to him a source of supply. With all his seeming peculiarities and foibles he retained his Purity, Till a few days before his death. When the great Camdenf spread the fame thereof so extensively as to attract Even the notice of his Prince, who thought it no diminution of Royalty, To obtain so valuable an acquisition by purchase ; And though he parted with his Purity at a great price. Yet his honour and good name remained untarnished to the end of his life. At his death, indeed, slander, in the semblance of pity. Talked much of his insolvency and much of the ruin of individuals ; But the proof of his substance And of a surplus not much inferior to his original patrimony Soon answered, refuted, and wiped away the calumny. To sum up the abstract of his character, it may be truly said of him. That his frailties were few, his virtues many. That he hved almost universally beloved, that he died almost universally lamented. 1786. — On the 4th of December of this year, Mr. Hull's horse Quibbler, by Minor, dam by Sampson, grandam by Cade, was engaged to run twenty three miles within one hour, round the * Miss Sims, Miss Lightfoot, &c. t Afterwards named Rockingham. BRITISH TURF. 17 flat at Newmarket for a 1000 gs. He performed the distance in 58 minutes and 10 seconds ; five to two in his favour at starting. He was rode by a boy, about 4st. 71b., who did not appear in the least fatigued. Considerable sums of money were betted on the event, it being the greatest perform- ance ever done in England, by one horse, before that time. In October 1791, at the Curragh Meeting in Ireland, Mr. Wilde, a sporting gentleman, made bets to the amount of 2000 gs. to ride against time, viz : 127 English miles in nine hours. On the 6th of October he started in a valley near the Curragh Course, where two miles were measured in a circular direction. Each time he went round the course, it was regularly marked. During the interval of changing horses, he refreshed himself with a mouthful of brandy and water, and was no more than 6 hours and 21 minutes in com- pleting the 127 miles, having 2 hours and 39 mi- nutes to spare. Mr. Wilde performed this match with ten blood horses from the stud of J. Daly, Esq. Whilst on horseback, allowing the odd mi- nutes for changing horses, he rode at the rate of 20 miles an hour for six hours. He was so little fatigued that he was at the Turf Club house, in Kildare, the same evening. This feat was, however, greatly surpassed by that of Mr. Osbaldiston at Newmarket, which we shall describe in another part of this work. VOL. II. c HISTOR\ OF THE At Ascot races, June 23, 1793, a very re- markable accident happened to Mr. Anderton's horse in running. After the horse had gained the summit of the hill near the King's Hand, he sud- denly faltered, and with the shock threw his rider to a considerable distance, without faUing himself. On examining the horse, it was discovered that both his fore legs were broken, and that he had galloped over 18 yards, on the stumps, when he made a dead stop. The accident could only be accounted for, by supposing that the hardness of the ground dislocated the fetlock joint of the off leg, and af- terwards in running at full speed, the near leg was broken just above that joint. A singular case respecting a man whipping and injuring the race horse Doricles, whilst running at Ludlow, occurred in the year 1799, at the Salop assizes. Mr. Hemminge, was plaintiff, and Chipp defendant. The action was brought against the defendant, for maliciously whipping and striking the plaintiff's horse Doricles, while running a race on the Ludlow course, against Mr. Corbett's mare Carnation, whereby the plaintiff lost the chance of winning the £50 plate, for which they were running, and whereby also the plaintiff lost his horse, of the value of 300 gs. The fact was proved beyond all doubt of the defendant striking the horse several times ; but as it was doubtful whether the injury the horse received, which was the breaking of the thigh bone, was occasioned by, or in consequence BRITISH TURF. 19 of the defendant's conduct, the jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff, with £150 damages only. The de- fendant was a pubhcan at Ludlow. The learned judge, Mr. Justice Rooke, reprobated the conduct of the defendant very highly, and said, while horse racing was continued, such behaviour should be severely punished, and was by no means an action for mere nominal damages, even though the jury should not be satisfied that the horse received the injury which occasioned his death, by the defen- dant's means. Dennis O'Kelly, Esq., or, as he was sometimes called. Captain O'Kelly, a name famihar to sports- men, died at his house in Piccadilly in 1787. This successful turf adventurer was born in Ire- land, of humble parentage, and at one period of his life no man ever experienced more adversity than fell to his lot. After his release from the Fleet prison, where he had been confined for debt, the tide of fortune turned, and from this period, he continued a career of the greatest prosperity. At the period of which we write, the higher classes were greatly addicted to gaming, and for sums which would now appear incredible ; the amounts also for which they matched their horses, and betted, were proportionally large. O'Kelly plunged at once into the very vortex of this infatuation, and both at the play tables, and on the turf, met with a success which made him at once the c 2 20 HISTORY OF THE envy and wonder of his co temporaries. His natural shrewdness and penetration, his indefatiga- ble industry and constant attention, went far towards gaining him success on the turf, by enabling him to counteract the various and almost incredi- ble deceptions then in constant practice in the sporting world. His good fortune with Eclipse we have noticed, when recording the performances of that celebrated racer ; we will, therefore, content ourselves with adding here the anecdotes of O 'Kelly which have reached us. Mr. O'Kelly purchased an estate near Epsom, with training stables, and paddocks, contiguous to the race course, which became his favourite resi- dence, and here it was that Eclipse died. Besides Eclipse, O'Kelly was the owner of some of the best horses of his day : such as Brutus, Badger, (alias Ploughboy,) young Gimcrack, Atom, Tiney, Milk- sop, &c., and with these he swept off annually, most of the give and take and Royal Plates, at the diffe- rent country races. Refused admittance into the Jockey club, he was thereby prevented from run- ning for any of the great Newmarket stakes, which was a severe mortification to him, and of which he complained in no measured terms. The following is a ludicrous instance of this : " The better to expedite his own superiority, and to carry his well planned schemes into successful execution, and in order to render himself less de- pendent on the incredible herd of necessitous BRITISH TURF. 21 sharks that surrounded every newly initiated ad- venturer, he determined to retain, exclusive of sud- den and occasional changes, when circumstances required it, one rider, at a certain annual stipend, to ride for him whenever ordered so to do, for any plate, match or sweepstakes, but with the privilege of riding, for any other person, provided he (O 'Kelly) had no horse entered to run for the same prize. Having adjusted such arrangement in his own mind, and fixed upon the intended object of his trust, he communicated his design, and entered upon nego- ciations ; when the monied terms being proposed, he not only instantly acquiesced, but voluntarily offered to double them, provided the party would enter into an engagement, and bind himself, under a penalty, never to ride for any of the black legged fraternity. The consenting jockey saying, ' he was at a loss to know who the captain meant by the black legged fraternity ;' he instantly replied with his usual energy, * O by Jasus, my dear, and I'll soon make you understand who I mean by the black legged fraternity ! there's the Duke of Grafton, the Duke of Dorset, &c. ;' naming the principal members of the Jockey club, ' and all the set of thaves that belong to the humbug societies, and bug a boo clubs, where they can meet and rob one another without fear of detection.' " He was in the habit of carrying a great number of bank notes in his waistcoat pockets, crumpled up together with the greatest indifference. On one 22 HISTORY OF THE occasion, being at a hazard table at Windsor during the races, a person's hand was observed by those on the opposite side of the table, just in the act of drawing some notes out of O'Kelly's pocket. On the alarm being given, the delinquent was seized, and the company were anxious that the offender should be immediately taken before a magistrate ; but O 'Kelly very coolly seizing him by the collar, kicked the fellow down stairs, exclaiming, ' 'Twas sufficient punishment to be deprived the pleasure of keeping company with, jontlemen.' " All the best six years old horses of the year having entered against Eclipse, for the King's Plate at Newmarket, O 'Kelly offered to take ten to one, he posted them, which being bet- ted to an immense amount, and the captain called upon to declare, he pronounced, " Eclipse ! and nothing else,"— implying the rest to be " no where ;" which was really the case, for the rider of Eclipse, having received private instructions to go off at score, double distanced the whole with the greatest ease, leaving himself without a competitor. And we believe that this was the last time any horse was seen to start against him, as he afterwards walked over the different courses for the King's plates of the year, without a single oppo- nent, and the year following entered the stud. BRITISH TURF. 23 CHAPTER II. Racing in Great Britain, from 1800 to 1805 — Preliminary remarks — Amusing wager — Match for speed between a race horse and a grey-hound — Famous match between Sir Solomon and Cockfighter — 140 miles done in seven hours and thirty-four minutes on com- mon hacks — Anecdote of Sir Charles Bunbury's training groom — Death of the Earl of Grosvenor — Anecdote of old Elwes, the miser — A Knowing one out-Avitted — Mrs. Thornton's celebrated matches against Mr. Flint and Buckle the jockey — Anecdote of Colonel Thornton. 1800. — Already at this early period had the system introduced by Sir Charles Bunbury, of run- ning horses at two years old, deteriorated the speed and stoutness of our breed of race horses, as compared with the celebrated horses of the pre- ceding century, whose pedigrees and performances we have given. A writer of that day makes the following judicious remarks on this subject: " The effect of the Royal purses and plates has corres- ponded with their meritorious object — the increase of blood horses in these countries, which are now superior, in this respect, to any other in the world. But this, Uke some other things, is capable of im- provement, and the present moment, when the subject has come under the eye of authority, is 24 HISTORY OF THE the best to bring it into fair discussion. The great principle of the sovereign, in encouraging the turf, is the establishment of a breed of horses whose speed shall be as a medium of their service. But the racing calendar shows that speed consti- tutes the sole desideratum of the turf, and that nineteen out of twenty of the horses now pro- pagated for this purpose, are only capable of carry- ing a feather." As a matter of course, as the best stakes became gradually for two years old, short distances and light weights became absolutely necessary, and they were adopted accordingly. They have con- tinued, from that period up to the present day, diminishing from time to time, in proportion as this deteriorating system produced its effect on the qualities of our racers. Our present breeds of hunters, hacks, and even coach horses, have derived all the benefit they were capable of by the cross with the blood, and have entirely escaped this defect, from the difference in their early treatment ; with encreased speed, they have gained a great addition of strength. All that is now expected of the few good two years old, who pass sufficiently uninjured through the ordeal of training, is to win two or three of the great two or three years old stakes ; after which the owners are contented with their services in the stud. Few indeed are capable of doing more, or possess that true conformation, which, as Osmer BRITISH TURF. 25 has expressed it, " enables the race horse to perform extraordinary feats of activity, coupled with great endurance of the highest bodily exertion." Having given at some length the pedigrees and performances of the most celebrated race horses of the last century, and from which our present breed has descended, we will now proceed to lay before our readers the principal racing events which have occurred from the commencement of the 19th century, up to the present day. The general desire which has long existed, among those connected with or interested in the British Turf, that the history of its earliest, should be com- bined with that of its modern events, has caused us to dwell at greater length on the former part ; and the more from the fact, that, while the knowledge of its more recent transactions is within easy and general reach, that of its ancient is gradually fading into obscurity. Giving the principal races of each year in a con- densed form, we shall, at the conclusion of each, lay before our readers such facts, anecdotes, and general remarks, as we may consider of interest, or that the object may call for. In 1800, races were held at 66 places in England and Wales, five in Scotland, and four in Ireland. The principal stakes were decided as follows: viz. — Newmarl-et Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, a subscription of logs, each for all ages, two years olds carrying 6st., three years olds 9st. lib., six years olds 9st. 5lb., and aged 9st. 7lb., A. F., won by Mr. 26 HISTORY OF THE Turner's b. c. Oscar by Saltram ; even betting on Oscar against the field. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., h. ft., D. I., three subscribers, won by Mr. Cookson's b. c. Expectation by Sir Peter ; 8st. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each,h. ft., Ab. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. Dawson's b. f. Canary byCoriander. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., 8st., Ab. M., won by Mr. R. Heathcote's ch. f. Georgina by John Bull. The Oatland stakes of 50 gs., D. I., twenty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Howard's b. c. Speculation by Dragon. First Spring Meeting, April 28. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, two years old colts 8st., and filhes 7st. lllb., T. Y. C, those by untried stalUons, or out of untried mares (at the time of naming) allowed 3lb., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Chuckle by Grouse; five to two on Chuckle. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, R. M., won by Mr. Dawson's b. f. Canary by Coriander. Sweepstakes of 50 each, six subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c, by John Bull out of Nimble. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., D. C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Cookson's br. c. Sir Harry by Sir Peter. Second Spring Meeting, May 14. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, 40 gs. ft., for two years old colts 8st. 3lb., and filUes 8st., yearUng course, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's c.f. Sophia by Buzzard. Handi- cap Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, CI. C, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. h. Wrangler by Diomed. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs., B. C, won by Lord Sackville's b. c. Expectation by Sir Peter Teazle. Epsom, May 29. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., for three year old colts 8st. 3lb., and fillies 8st., the last mile and a half, thirty-three subscribers, won by W. Wilson's Champion by Pot- So's. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, for three year old fillies carrying 8st., the last mUe and a half, twenty-four subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. f. Ephemera by Woodpecker. Newmarket July Meeting, July 7. — The First year of the renewal of the July stakes, a subscription of 50 gs. each, 30 gs. ft., for two year old colts carrying 8st. 2lb., and filUes 8st., T. Y. C, thirteen subscrib- ers, won by Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Flambeau by Grouse ; three to one against Flambeau. The Town plate of £50*, for three year old colts 8st. 4lb., fillies 8st. The last mile and a half, and a distance of B. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. First-Fruits by Grouse. • The late Mr. Perraii, by his will, directed his executors to pay 20 gs. to the winner of this plate. BRITlSIi TURF. . 27 JDoncaster, Tuesday, Sept. 23. — The St. Leger stakes of 23 gs. each, for three year old colts 8st. 2lb., and fillies 8st., two miles, seven- teen subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Champion by Pot-So's. Newmarket First October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., for three years olds, carrying 8st. 3lb., A. F., five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. by John BuU out of Nimble. The Town plate of £50*, for three year old colts 8st. 71b., and fillies 8st. 3lb., D. I., won by Hemming's b. c. Kill-Devil by Rockingham. Second October Meeting, — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., for two year old colts 8st., and fillies 8st., T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. WUson's c. f. Sophia by Buzzard. The October Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, B. M., eighteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Sorcerer by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., Mr. Heathcote's ch. c. Popinjay by Buzzard, 7st. 8lb. ; received forfeit from Sir H. T. Vane's c. by Coriander, 8st. lib., and Mr. Ladbroke's Lazarus, 8st. Houghton Meeting. — With the exception of three £50 subscription plates of little interest, only matches were run at this meeting. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1800. NewmarJcet, May 1 . — For all ages. Worthy by Pot-So's four years old, list.; R. C. Newmarket, May 2. — For five year old mares. BeUishma by Phe- nomenon, four years old, lOst.; R. C. Guildford, June 3.- Knowsley by Sir Peter, five years old, list, 61b. ; four mile heats. Ascot Heath (for hunters) June 1". — Lark by Highflyer, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 24. — Honeycomb by Dione, five years old, lOst.; three mile heats. Ipswich, July 1. — Sorcerer by Trumpator, four years old, 9st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 8. — Knowsley by Sir Peter, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, July 22.— Logie O'Buchan by Rockingham, four years old, 7st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. • The late Mr. Pcrrun, by his will, diiected his executors to pay .30 gs. to the winner of this plate. 28 HISTORY OF THE Nottingham, August 5. — Sir Solomon by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst, 4lb. ; four mile heats. Chelmsford, August 5. — Hornby Lass by Buzzard, four years old, 8st. 71b. ; two mile heats. Lewes, August 16. — Knowsley by Sir Peter, five years old, list. 61b. ; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 13. — His Lordship by Spear, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. York, August 25. — Sir Solomon by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 30. — Bay Mare by Walnut, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 27. — Canterbury by Pot-8o's, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Warwick, September 2. — Robin Red Breast by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb ; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 9- — Knowsley by Sir Peter, five years old, 8 St. 71b. ; three mile heats. Burford, September 19. — Worthy by Pot-8o*s, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. Newmarket, October 2. — Worthy by Pot-8o's, five years old, list. 61b. Hamilton, October 20. — Delamere by Highflyer, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Lincoln, October 30. — Stella by Phenomenon, five years old, 8st. 71b. ; two mile heats. Carlisle, A'cwwier 6.— -Applegarth by Stride, five years old, lOst.; three mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 22, — Duchess of York by Delphini, four years old, 8st. 71b. ; four mile heats. April 23. — Young Toby by Chocolate, three years old, a feather ; four mile heats. April 24. — Moka Doulby Tug, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 26. — Honest Ralph by Master Bagot, three years old, two mile heats. June 10. — Young Toby by Chocolate, four years old, 8st. 71b. ; two mile heats. BRITISH TXJRF. 29 ^Mwe 12. — Frederick by Master Bagot, five years old, 12st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. June 13. — Sir Horatio by Master Bagot, five years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Down, July 21. — Warrior by Chocolate, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. July 26. — Pewit by Tom Turf, four years old, 7st. 8lb. ; two mile heats. Curragh, September 10. — Katty Kanagan by Queensberry, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 11. — Traveller by Chanticleer, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 12. — Lady Sarah by Fidget, six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Of horses and mares got by Sir Peter Teazle, we find fifteen were winners of 39 prizes ; nine by Trum- pator, of 25; six by Rockingham, of 22 ; eleven by Delphini, of 22; eight by Pot-8o's, of 21 ; seven by Pegasus, of 19 ; six by John Bull, of 18 ; and five by Highflyer, of 14, in the course of this year. In the beginning of June in this year, a naval officer undertook, for a wager, to ride a blind horse round Sheerness race-course, without guiding the reins with his hands ; this he performed, to the no small amusement of the spectators, by cutting the reins asunder, and fastening the several parts to his feet in his stirrups. In this year also we find the first mention of the present famous Chifney, then a boy of fifteen years of age, riding Mr. Fletcher's Alegranti, at Egham races. He won a plate of £50, beating Sir Charles Bunbury's Gig, rode by Young Goodison. A curious match was ran in December at Don- 30 HISTORY OF THE caster, which brought into competition the speed of the race horse and the greyhound, A mare was started, and after she had gone a distance of about a mile, a greyhound bitch was let loose from the side of the course, and ran with her nearly head to head to the distance post, where five to four was laid on the greyhound ; at the stand it was even betting, but the mare eventually won by little more than a head. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1801. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 6. — ^The Craven Stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Sir F. Standish's b. c. Eagle by Volunteer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., B. C, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. by John BuU, out of Nimble. The Oatlands' Stakes, D. I., twenty- eight subscribers, won by Mr. Howard's b. c. Chippenham by Trum- pator. Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Sir C. Bun- bury's bl. c. Sorcerer by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by Mr. Concannon's, b. c. Richmond by Walnut ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D. I., won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Champion by Pot-8o's. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. C, won by Mr. Turner's br. h. Sir Harry by Sir Peter. First Spring Meeting, April 20. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor by Whiskey, out of Giantess. £50 by subscription, won by Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., five subscribers, across flat, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Champion by Pot-8o's. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., won by Duke of Grafton's b. g. Penelope by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, Y. C, won by Mr. Watson's b. c. by Delphini. Second Spring Meeting, May 4. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Cox's b. c. Cocoa Tree by Woodpecker. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Hornby Lass by Buzzard ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Surprise by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 50 gs.. BRITISH TURF. 31 Ab. M., won by Col. Matthew's Folly by Ruler. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Surprise by Buzzard. Epsom, Thursday May 21. — The Derby Stakes of 50 gs. each, thirty-one subscribers, eleven horses started, won by Sir C. Bunbury's Eleanor by Whiskey. Friday. — The Oaks' Stakes of 50 gs. each, eighteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's Eleanor by Whiskey. Newmarket July Meeting, July 13. — The July stakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, thirteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. JuUa by Whiskey. The Town plate of £50, B. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's Penelope by Trumpator. Doncaster, Septemher 19. — Mr. Johnson's Sir Solomon by Sir Peter, beat Sir H. T. Vane's Cockfighter, 8st. 71b. each; four miles, 500 gs., h. ft. The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, eleven subscribers, eight horses started, won by Mr. G. Crompton's ch. c. Quiz by Buzzard. Newmarket First October Meeting, September 28. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., seven subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., won by Mr. T. Neale's ch. m. Hippona by King Fergus. The Town plate of £50, won by Duke of Grafton's b. f. Penelope by Trumpator. Sir C. Bunbury's c. f. Eleanor by Whiskey, beat the Duke of Greifton's ch. c. Flambeau, Sst. 2lb. each, A. F., 200 gs., h. ft. Second October Meeting, October 12. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C. Those bred in Ireland or got by untried stallions, or by Coriander, Whiskey or Drumatar allowed 3lb., eight subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's c. f. Julia by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Panton's bl. c. Flageolet by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Bigg's ch. c. Phoenix by Dragon. The Town plate of £50, won by Lord Clermont's b. h. by Melchior, five years old. The October Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Penelope by Trumpator. Houghton Meeting, October 26. — Lord SackviUe's b. c. Dick Andrews by Joe Andrews beat Mr. F. Neale's Humbug, B.C., 100 gs. Sweep- stakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Holme's ch. c. by Pre- cipitate. Lord SackviUe's b. c. Dick Andrews beat Mr. Howard's Pizarro across the flat, 50 gs., and received 80 gs. from Mr. Watson's Canterbury, B. C, 100 gs. 32 HISTORY OF THE WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1801. Newmarket, April 21, for five years old. — Hornby Lass by Buzzard, four years old, lOst.; R. C. NewmarJcet, April 23. — Worthy by Pot-8o's, five years old, list. 9lb. ; R. C. Guilford, May 26. — Warterby King Fergus, aged, 12st. 2lb. ; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 9, (for hunters.) — Fairplay by Drone, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June2Z. — Sir Solomon by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst. 3lb. ; three mile heats. Winchester, June 24. — Sir Harry by Sir Peter, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 7- — Penelope • by Trurapator, three years old, 7st. 8lb. ; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 14. — Aza by Pegasus, four years old, 7st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Bwrford, July 29- — Sorcerer by Trumpator, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. Chelmsford, August 11. — Lampedo by Pot-8o's, three years old, 9st. 71b. ; two mile heats. Nottingham, August \l. — Cinnamon by Coriander, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Lewes, Atigust 13. — E.xpectation by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four miles. York, August 24. — Agonistes by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 26. — John O 'Groat by Overton, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Warwick, September 2. — Lignum-vitee by Walnut, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 8. — Expectation by Sir Peter, five years old, 8 St. 71b. ; three mile heats. Richmond, September 9. — Constantia by Walnut, five years old, lOst.; four miles. Lincoln, September Q. — Aniseed by Coriander, 7st. lUb. ; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 33 Salisbui-y, September 9. — Mystery by Woodpecker, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Newmarket, October. — Dick Andrews by Joe Andrews, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; R. C. Ayr, October 19. — Delame by Highflyer, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Carlisle, November 6. — Agonistes by Sir Peter, four years old, 8st. 7lb. ; two mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 21. — Darling by Walnut, three years old, 8st. 71b. four mile heats. April 22. — Swordsman by Prizefighter, four years old, 8st. 2lb.; four mile heats. April 23. — Mocka Doul by Tug, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 25. — Traveller by Chanticleer, three years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June 9. — Traveller by Chanticleer, four years old, Sst. 7lb. ; two mile heats. June 11. — Mocka Doul by Tug, six years old, I2st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. June 12. — Swordsman by Prizefighter, five years old, 9st.; four mile heats. June 15. — The Hank by Master Bagot, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Hilsborough, July 20. — Mocka Doul by Tug, six years old, 9st. 71b. ; four mile heats. July 25. — Traveller by Chanticleer, four years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 10. — Young Drone by Drone, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. September 11. — Katty Flanagan by Queensberry, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. The match between Sir H. Vane's Cockfighter and Mr. Johnson's Sir Solomon, for 500 gs. at VOL. II. D 34 HISTORY OF THE Doncaster, on the 1 9th of September in this year, excited almost as much interest as that between Hambletonian and Diamond in 1799, which we have described in a previous chapter. Vast sums changed hands, (it has been said as much as £50,000,) on this event. The betting, at starting, was six to four, and eleven to eight on Cockfighter. Sir Solomon took the lead, was never headed, and won by about a length and a half. The first two miles are said to have been run in three minutes, and the four miles in seven minutes and ten seconds; they ran twice round the Doncaster course, being a distance of three miles six furlongs, and thirty-two yards. Cockfighter was got by Overton, dam by Wea- sel, grandam by Alfred, and so back to the Godolphin barb. Overton was got by King Fergus, his dam by Herod, grandam by Snap, (son of Childers), out of the own sister to Re- gulus, by the Godolphin Arabian. Sir Solomon was got by Sir Peter Teazle, his dam by Florizel. Although unsuccessful at first, he afterwards trained on to be a capital racer. On the second of April, Captain Newland of the Sussex militia won a considerable sum, by per- forming 140 miles in seven hours and thirty-four minutes, although allowed twelve hours by the terms of the wager. Longdown Hill near Chi- chester was the scene of action, and what is more BRITISH TURF. 35 remarkable, is, that he rode principally hack horses from the Swan Inn of that town. The following is the time in which he rode. The first hour he rode 21i Second 18 Third .... 20 Fourth . . . . 18 Fifth .... 20 Sixth .... 16J Seventh . . . . m Thirty-four minutes 8i 140 Thus, the first 100 miles were performed in five hours and five minutes, notwithstanding he met with a fall, was once obliged to change his horse as he became too restive, and was run away with a considerable distance out of the course. Having good authority for the genuineness of the following anecdote, we do not hesitate to give it place here, as highly characteristic of the " ruling passion strong in death." Sir Charles Bunbury's training groom being at the point of death imme- diately before Epsom races, where his favourite mare Eleanor was to run, both for the Derby and Oaks', his relations sent for a clergyman, in order that he might receive the consolations of religion. Upon that gentleman's arrival he soon perceived D 2 36 HISTORY OF THE that the man could not long survive, and asked him, in the kindest manner, whether he could be of service, it being apparent that the poor fellow had something on his mind of which he wished to dis- burden it. Upon the repeated exhortations of the clergyman to confess it, and relieve his conscience, the dying groom, mustering his remaining strength to the task, exclaimed with all the energy his state could permit, and no doubt to the great astonish- ment and scandal of the clergyman, " Depend upon it, that Eleanor's a h — 11 of a mare !" — And his opinion of her proved correct, for she won both those stakes ; — the only instance of the kind on record. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1802. Newmarket, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, nine subscribers, won by Sir H. T. Vane's b. h. Cockfighter by Overton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. c. Tyrant by Pot-8o's. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., three subscribers. First class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. I., twelve sub- scribers, won by Mr. Lord's b. c. Lignum-vitae by Walnut. A Sub- scription Plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Flambeau ; three years old. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. I., eleven subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. c. Dick An- drews by Joe Andrews. Sweepstakes of J 00 gs. each, K. M., won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Water by King Fergus ; 8st. 3lb. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs., won by Lord Dar- lington's ch. c. Muly Moloch by John Bull. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., five subscribers, won by Lord Milsintown's b. c. Pic- nic. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. L, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Lord's b. c. Lignum-vitae by Walnut. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wilson's b. f. Buzzard ; 8st. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Watson's b. c. Goaler BRITISH TURF. 37 by Volunteer. £50 by subscription, won by Mr. Lord's b. c. Lig- num-vitse by Walnut, four years old ; walked over. Second Spring Meeting, May 1/. — Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, Y. C, won by Lord Milsintown's b. c. Pic-nic. Subscription plate of £50, R, M., won by Lord Clermont's bl. c. by Whiskey. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs., B. C, won by Mr. Dawson's ch. c. Quiz by Buzzard. Epsom, June 3. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, thirty sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Tyrant by Pot-8'os. The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, seventeen subscribers, won by Mr. Wastell's gr. f. Scotia by Delphini. Newmarket July Meeting. — Renewal of the July stakes, ten sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Duckling by Grouse. The Town plate of £50, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Julia by Whiskey. Fifty pounds, by subscription, won by Sir C. Bunbury's br. f. Juha. Doncaster, Sept. 28. — The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs., fifteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Orville by Benningbrough. Newmarket First October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., won by Mr. Ladbroke's ch. f. Marianne by Mufti. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. with £50 added, D. L, fifteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor by Whiskey. One third of a subscription of 25 gs., D. L, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Lad- broke's br. f. Julia by Whiskey. Second October Meeting. — One third of a svibscription of 25 gs., B. C, fifteen subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Dick Andrews. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. by Buzzard. A subscription plate of £50, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Eleanor. The October Oat- lands' stakes of 30 gs., won by Mr. Delme RadcliiFe's b. g.. Rebel, by Trumpator. The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Howard's b. h. Chippenham by Trumpator. Houghton ATeeting — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, won by Mr. Ho- ward's b. h. Chippenham. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., won by Mr. Ho- ward's b. h. Chippenham by Trumpator. 38 HISTORY OF THE WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1802. Newmarket, May 3. — Hornby Lass by Buzzard, five years old, lOst., R. C. Newmarket, May 5. — Lignum-vitse by Walnut, four years old, list.; R. C. Chester, May 3. — Cinnamon by Coriander, five years old, 9st. 8lb. ; thrice round. Newcastle, June 22. — B. h. by Walnut, five years old, lOst. ; three mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 22, (for hunters.) — Hackneyman by Overton, five years old, list. 9lb. ; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 6. — JuMa by Whiskey, three years old, 7st. 8lb. ; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 20. — Driver by Huby, four years old, 7st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 20. — Juha by Whiskey, three years old, 7st. ; 71b., two mile heats. Winchester, July 20. — Sir Sidney by Pegasus, five years old, list. 61b. ; six mile heats. Salisbury, July 28. — Dotterel, by Buzzard, four years old, lOst. 4lb., four mile heats. Lewes, August 5. — Teddy the Grinder by Asparagus, four years old, lost. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 10. — Fieldfare by Alexander, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 10. —Sir Sidney by Pegasus, five years old, list. 61b. ; four mile heats. York, August 23. — Quiz by Buzzard, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. York, August 28. — Marcia by Coriander, five years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. Warwick, September 2. — Dapple by Citizen, six years old, 12st. ; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 8.— Aniseed by Coriander, five years old, 8st. 71b, ; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 14. — Lignum-vitse by Walnut, five years old 8 St. 71b ; three mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 39 Burford, September 28, (for five years olds.) — Teddy the Grinder by Asparagus, four years old, 9st. ; three mile heats. Newmarket, October 7- — Eleanor by Whiskey, four years old lOst. 4lb. ; R. C. Hamilton, October 25. — Applegarth by Stride, aged, 12st. ; four mile heats. Carlisle, November 1. — Haphazard by Sir Peter, five years old, 8st. 7lb. ; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 20. — Irish Lass by Turnip, four years old, Sst. 71b. ; four mile heats. April 21. — Selim by Honest Tom, four years old, 7st. 2lb. ; four mile heats. April 22. — Honest Ralph by Master Bagot, five years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. April 24. — Buflfer by Prizefighter, three years old, Sst. ; three mile heats. June 8. — Drone by Drone, four years old, Sst. 71b. ; two mile heats. June 10. — Swordsman, by Prizefighter, six years old, 12st. 4lb. four mile heats. June 11. — Traveller by Chanticleer, five years old, 9st. ; three mile heats. June 12. — Loyal by Bagot, six years old, 9st. ; four mile heats. DownpatricJc, July ig. — Loyal by Bagot, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 24. — Curb by Dungannon, four years old, 7st. 1 lib. ; two mile heats. Curragh, September 8. — Swordsman by Prizefighter, six years old, 12st. ; four mile heats. September 9- — Bob Bobus by Chanticleer, three years old, Sst. ; two miles. September 10. — Irish Lass by Turnip, five years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. On the 5th of August, in this year, the turf was deprived, by death, of one of its oldest and best supporters, the Earl of Grosvenor. This noble- 40 HISTORY OF THE man bred his own racing-stock, and at the period of his death, had named no less than six colts, all by his favourite stallion, John Bull, in the Derby- stakes for the ensuing year, besides having nume- rous nominations in most of the great stakes at Newmarket, York, Ascot, &c. It was in a match between this nobleman's colt, by Gimcrack, and the Earl of Abingdon's Car- dinal York, that Mr. Elwes, the celebrated miser, is said to have lent the Earl of Grosvenor 3,000 gs. to make up his stakes. Although the betting was three to one in his favour, he would have been compelled to have allowed his opponent's horse to have "walked over," but for the unso- Jicited liberality of the eccentric miser, who, on his return from seeing his lordship win the race, scrambled over the Devil's Dyke, at Newmarket, at the risk of breaking his neck, to avoid paying a turnpike. This nobleman was born in 1731, and created Baron Grosvenor, in 1761, and Viscount and Earl Grosvenor, in 1784. The late Earl commenced his sporting career upon the turf, in 1753, and soon became the owner of one of the most nume- rous and valuable studs in the kingdom. The following celebrated horses were stallions in his Lordship's stud, viz. : Bandy, Trajan, Tripod, Belford, Panglos, Bo- reas, Dux, Chemist, Protector, Gimcrack, Sweet- William, Sweetbriar, Cardinal Puff, Mambrino, BRITISH TURF. 41 Justice, Pot-8o's, Fortitude, Balance, Alexander, Meteora, John Bull, Racer, Cesario, &c. ; besides a barb, and an Arabian. Among Lord Grosvenor's most successful race- horses, may be enumerated, Cardinal PufF, Mam- brino, Grey Robin, Haphazard, Sancho, Meteor, Skylark, John Bull, Volante, Schedoni, Cesario, Meteora, &c. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1803. Newmarket, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, won by Sir. F. Standish's b. h. Eagle by Volunteer. The Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs. each, D. I., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Wardell's b. c. Harefoot by Benningbrough. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., D. I., won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Orlando by Whiskey. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. I., won by Mr. Dawson's eh. c. Quiz by Buzzard; four years. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., four subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. PamUla by Whiskey. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. I., nine subscribers, won by Sir H. Williamson's b. c. Walton by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wilson's Surprize by Buzzard. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., six sub- scribers, won by Sir F. Standish's b. c. brother to Stamford by Sir Peter. Lord Darlington's Haphazard by Sir Peter, 7st. 12lb. ; received 100 gs. from Lord Sackville's Dick Andrews, 8st. 4lb., B. C, 500 gs. h. ft. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. L, six subscribers. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., D. C, five subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Dick Andrews. Handicap sweeptakes of 100 gs., A. F., seven subscribers, won by Lord F. G. Osborne's b. c. Gulliver by Preci- pitate. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Stowell's b. c. Sir David by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs , Lord Sack- ville's b. h. Dick Andrews, six years old ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 30 gs., won by Mr. Watson's ch. h. Trombone by Trumpator. 42 HISTORY OF THE Sweepstakes of 25 gs., A. F., won by Mr, Wilson's b. h. Surprize by Buzzard. Epsom, Thursday, May 26. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs., thirty-five subscribers, won by Sir H. Williamson's b. c. Ditto by Sir Peter. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, twenty-four subscribers, won by Sir T. Gascoigne's b. f. Theophania by Delphini. Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes, T. Y. C, nine sub- scribers, won by Lord StoweU's b. f. Ringtail by Buzzard. The Town plate of £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's Parasol by Pot-8o's. Sweepstakes of 130 gs., T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Ladbroke's c. Volontiers, by Volunteer. Doncaster, September' 29- — The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, for three year old colts, 8st. 2lb., and fillies 8st., two miles ; twenty-three subscribers, won by Lord Strathmore's b. c. Remembrancer by Pi- pator out of Queen Mab. Newmarket, First October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. F. Neale's ch. c. Brainworm by Buzzard. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. L, sixteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Orlando by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. A. F., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. h. Parasol by Pot-Bo's out of Prunella ; received forfeit from Sir F. Standish's ch. c. brother to Eagle, 40 gs. from Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. sister to Pamella, and 40 gs. from Mr. Howard's b. f. by Sky-scraper out of Caeha. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, to which was added the Town plate of £50, D. L, sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. f. Parasol by Pot-So's. Second October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Watson's ch. h. Trombone by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. each, R, M., won by Mr. Ladbroke's ch. m. Georgiana by John Bull. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, with 50 added, B. C., sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Penelope by Trumpator. The first class of the October Oat- land stakes of 30 gs. each, B. M,, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c, Pic-nic, by Mr. Teazle. Wednesday being appointed for a general fast, there were no races. Thursday. — The second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, R. M., won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Whirligig by Whiskey. The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Howard's ch. c. Creeper by Dra- BRITISH TURF. 43 jfon. A Subscription plate of £50, A. F., won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. f. Parasol. Houghton Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, D. M., won by Mr. Howard's ch. h. by Skyscraper or Grouse. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, D. M., won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Montalto by John Bull. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1803. Newmarket, April 26. — Marcia by Coriander, five years old, lOst.; R. C. Newmarket, April 28. — Dick Andrews by Joe Andrews, five years old, list. 9lb.; R. C. Chester, May 3. — Cheshire Cheese by Sir Peter, five years old, 9st.; thrice round. Guildford, May 31. — Maidstone by Benningbrough, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, June 8. — Brandon by Benningbrough, four years old, 7st. 71b.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, {for hunters,) June 14. — Novice by Pegasus, aged, list. lOlb.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 21. — Cheshire Cheese by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst.; three mile heats. Ipswich, July 5. — Rimbo by Whiskey, three years old, 7st. lUb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 12 — Giles by Trumpator, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 19- — Elizabeth by Waxy, three years old, 7st. 71b.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 19. — Brandon by Benningbrough, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 9- — Dapple by Citizen, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August \l. — Maidstone by Benningbrough, four years old, 4lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August V7. — Giles by Trumpator, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. York, August 22. — Agonistes by Sir Peter, six years old, ]2st.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 24. — Maidstone by Benningbrough, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. 44 HISTORY OF THE Warwick, September 6. — Julia by Whiskey, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Richmond, September 7. — Tovee by Buzzard, four years old, lOst.; four miles. Lichfield, September 13. — Cheshire Cheese, by Sir Peter, five years, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. Lincoln, September 14. — Eleanor by Whiskey, five years old, 8st. lllb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 26. — Stockton by Gabriel, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; R. C. Kelso, (Caledonian Hunt,) October 17. — Marcia by Coriander, si.Y years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 26. — Brown Fanny by Maxim, three years old, Sst. 7lb.; four mile heats. April 27- — Blacklegs by Deceiver, three years old, feather; four mile heats. April 28. — Sweet- WiUiam by Tug, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 30. — Silvertoe by Pipator, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 14. — Silvertoe by Pipator, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June 16. — Drone by Drone, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; two mile heats. June 17- — Buffer by Prizefighter, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 18. — Dawdle by Master Bagot, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Hillsborouyh, July 18. — Drone by Drone, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 23. — Curb by Dungannon, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 14. — Jerry Sneak by Chocolate, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 15. — Babe by Swindler, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 16. — Irish Lass by Turnip, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. The following humorous occurrence took place at Epsom, in which the biter was most deservedly BRITISH TURF. 45 bit. A young foreigner, a great favourite with Lord Derby's hunt, was induced, after a hunting dinner, to back a second time one of his horses, which in a former match had been beaten easily by a famous mare belonging to a noted stable keeper at Croydon. The conditions were, two miles, 12 stone each, to start precisely at one o'clock, p.m. and then to fix the riders ; before they parted, the stable keeper having fixed upon the servant of a gentleman present to ride for him, the fo- reigner mentioned his own groom as his jockey. Two days only before the match was to be run the unsuspecting gentleman heard by accident that his opponent had secretly engaged a regular jockey ; he had already given up the matter as lost, when he chanced to mention his dilemma to a Yorkshire friend, well skilled in racing tactics. Acting on this person's advice, he instantly set out for Newmarket, and engaged Buckle, the most celebrated jockey of the day, and returned with him to Epsom. On their arrival at the place of starting, they found the stable keeper and his friends betting ten to one that their mare would again prove suc- cessful. Having taken bets at these odds to a considerable amount, and when his opponent's jockey was mounted, and they were calculating on an easy victory over an inexperienced groom, Buckle, ready equipped and weighed, jumped from a post chaise, mounted his horse in an instant, and 46 HISTORY OF THE by superior riding only, brought him in a winner, to the great mortification of the would be " know- ing ones." PRINCIPAL STAKES IN 1804. Newmarket, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes of ten subscribers, won by Mr. Howard's b. m. Aniseed by Coriander. First class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Penelope by Trumpator. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Parasol by Pot-8o's. Third class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Abbey's b. c. Little John by Calomel. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by Lord Darhngton's ch. c. Zodiac by St. George. The first class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Dawson's b. c. Hippocampus by Coriander. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. L, five subscribers, won by Mr. F. Neale's ch. h. Bobtail by Precipitate. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Merryman by Buzzard. Free Handi- cap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's ch. h. Brighton by Volunteer. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. L, won by Sir F. Standish's b. c. Duxberry by Sir Peter. The Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, seven sub- scribers, won by Sir H. Williamson's b. c. Ditto by Sir Peter. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. c. Cesario by John Bull. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs., twenty-two subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's ch. c. Prospero by Whiskey. The Second class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs., five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. c. Agincourt by John Bull. Subscription Handicap plate of £50, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor by Whiskey. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord StoweU's b. c. Sir David by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Mr. Norton's b. c. by Star. Tlie Jockey Club plate, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Penelope by Trum- pator, six years old, Lord Sackville's b. h. Dick Andrews. A sub- scription Handicap plate of £50, A. F., won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, won by Lord Grosve- BRITISH TURF. 47 nor's br. c. Cesario by John Bull Handicap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, won by Mr. MelUsh's b. h. Surprize by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., D. I., three subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. d Cesario, 8st. 71b. ; received forfeit from the other two. Epsom, Thursday May 17. — The Derby stakes, &c., thirty-three subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Hannibal by Driver. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, &c., twenty-three sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Pelisse by Whiskey. Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. by Waxy out of Recruit's dam. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, R. M., won by Mr. Wastall's b.f. Lumbago by Grouse. The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Dawson's b. c. Hippocampus by Coriander. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. Dawson's b. c. Hippocampus. £50 won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor. Doncaster, Tuesday September 25. — The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, &c., twenty-four subscribers, won by Mr. MelUsh's b. c. Sancho by Don Quixote. Newmarket, First October Meeting. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, with £50 added, D. L, sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Parasol by Pot-8o's. One third of a sub- scription of 25 gs. ; and the Town plate of £50, sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Bagatelle by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, whereof 80 gs. were laid out in the purchase of a gold cup, seventeen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor by Whiskey. Second October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Pehsse by AVhiskey. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, with £50 added, sixteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor by Whiskey. The first class of the October Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, won by Mr. Wyndham's ch. m. Marianne by Mufti. The Town plate of £50, won by the Duke of St. Albans' ch. c. Blemished Boy by King Fergus. The second class of the October Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, won by Mr. Delme Radchffe's b. g. Rebel by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., five subscribers, won by Gen. Lord Gower's b. c. La Mancha by Don Quixote. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Pelisse by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., won by Sir C. Bunbury's br. h. Omalle by Whiskey. Houghton Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, four subscribers. 48 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Abbey's b. g. Little Jobn by Calomel. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, whereof 80 gs. were laid out in the purchase of a gold cup, won by Mr. Watson's b. h. Lignum-vitae by Walnut. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., won by Mr. R. Boyce's Sir David by Trumpator. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1804. Newmarket, April 17. — Penelope by Trumpator, five years old, lOst.; R. C. Newmarket, April 19. — Walton by Sir Peter, four years old, list.; R.C. Chester, May 1st. — Sir Ohver by Sir Peter, four years old, 8st. 61b.; thrice round. Guildford, May 22. — Walton by Sir Peter, five years old, 1 1st.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, (for hunters,) June 5.— Little Chance by Don Quixote, six years old, 1 1st. 12lb. ; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 19. — Brandon by Benningbrough, five years old, lOst.; three mile heats. Ipswich, July 3. — Prospero by Whiskey, three years old, list.; two mile heats. Carlisle, July 3. — Brown colt by Ormond, four years old, 7st. 1 lib. ; four mile heats. Salisbury, July 18. — Walton by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst. 61b ; four mile heats. Edinburgh, July 24. — Brandon by Benningbrough, five years old, 8 St. 2lb. ; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 24. — Duckling by Grouse, four years old, 9st. ; two mile heats. Lewes, August 2. — Aniseed by Coriander, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Winchester, August 7. — Walton by Sir Peter, 58t. 61b. ; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 14. — Rudstone by Cavendish, four years old, lOst. 4lb ; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 15. — Rushbridge by Skyskraper, four years old, aged, r2st. 2lb. ; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 49 York, August 20. — Starling by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. York, (for five year olds) August 25. — Susan by Overton, four years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. Warwick, September 4. — Walton by Sir Peter, five years old, list, Clb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September II. — Walton by Sir Peter, five years old, 8st. 71b. ; three mile heats. Lincoln, September 12. — Spitfire by Pipator, five years old, 8st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 24. — Starling by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October^. — Parasol by Pot-8o's, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; K. C. Ayr, (^Caledonian Hunt,) October 15. — Brandon by Benningbrough, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 24. — Proserpine by Tug, four years old, 8st. /lb.; four mile heats. April 25. — Fitz-Emily by Chanticleer, three years old, a feather ; four mile heats. April 26. — Sweet-William by Tug, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 28. — Babe by Swindler, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. June 12. — Instructor by Chanticleer, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June 14. — Drone by Drone, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 16. — Loyal by Bagot, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 23. — Brown Fanny by Maximini, five years old, 9st. 71b. ; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 2S. — Instructor by Chanticleer, four years old, 7st. lllb. ; two mile heats. Curragh.^ September 12. — Harlequin by Fen Highflyer, six years old, 12 St.; four mile heats. VOL. 11. E 50 HISTORY OF THE September 13. — Pipes by Commodore, three years old, 8st. ; two mile heats. September 14. — Brown Fanny by Maximini,five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. On Saturday, the 25th of August in this year, one of the most extraordinary contests recorded in the annals of the turf, and in which the Lady of Colonel Thornton figured as the heroine, was de- cided on Knavesmire race-course. This remarkable match was announced in the following manner : — "A match for 500 gs,, and 1000 gs. bye, four miles, between Colonel Thornton's Vingarillo, and Mr. Flint's br. h. Thornville, by Volunteer. Mrs. Thornton to ride her own weight against Mr. Flint's." The following is the account given of this occur- rence in the York Herald of that day: — "Never did we witness such an assemblage of people as were drawn together on the above occasion — one hundred thousand at least. Nearly ten times the number appeared on Knavesmire than did on the day when Bay Malton ran, or when Eclipse went over the course, leaving the best horses of the day a mile and a half behind. Indeed expectation was raised to the highest pitch from the novelty of the match. Thousands from every part of the country thronged to the ground. In order to keep the course as clear as possible, several additional people were employed, and much to the credit of the 6th BRITISH TURF. 51 Light Dragoons, a party of them were also on the ground on horseback for the hke purpose, which unquestionably were the means of many lives being saved. " About four o'clock, Mrs. Thornton appeared on the ground, full of spirits, her horse led by Colonel Thornton, and followed by Mr. Baker, and Mr. H. Boynton ; afterwards appeared Mr. Flint. They started a little past four o'clock. The lady took the lead for upwards of three miles, in a most capi- tal style. Her horse, however, had much the shorter stroke of the two. When within a mile of being home, Mr. Flint pushed forward and got the lead, which he kept. Mrs. Thornton used every exertion, but finding it impossible to win the race, she drew up in a sportsmanlike style, when within about two distances. " At the commencement of the running, bets were five and six to four on the lady : in running the three first miles, seven to four and two to one in her favour. Indeed, the oldest sportsman on the stand thought she must have won. In running the last mile, the odds were in favour of Mr. Flint. "Never, surely, did a woman ride in better style. It was difficult to say whether her horse- manship, her dress, or her beauty, was most ad- mired— the tout ensemble was unique. "Mrs. Thornton's dress was a leopard coloured body with blue sleeves, the vest was buff, and blue E 2 52 HISTORY OF THE cap. Mr. Flint rode in white. The race was run in nine minutes and fifty-nine seconds. " Thus ended the most interesting race ever ran upon Knavesmire. No words can express the dis- appointment felt at the defeat of Mrs. Thornton. The spirit she displayed and the good humour with which she bore her loss greatly diminished the joy of many of the winners. From the very superior style in which she performed her exercising gallop of four miles on Wednesday, betting was greatly in her favour ; for the accident which happened, in consequence of her saddle girths having slackened and the saddle turning round, was not attended with the slightest accident to her person, nor did it in the least damp her courage, while her horse- manship, and her close-seated riding, astonished the beholders, and inspired a general confidence in her success. " Not less than two hundred thousand pounds were pending upon Mrs. Thornton's match ; per- haps more if we include the bets in every part of the country, and there was no part we believe in which there were not some. " It is but justice to observe, if the lady had been better mounted she could not possibly have failed of success. Indeed, she laboured under every pos- sible disadvantage ; notwithstanding which, and the ungallant conduct of Mr. Flint, she flew along the course with an astonishing swiftness, conscious of her own superior skill, and would ultimately BRITISH TURF. 53 have outstripped her adversary, but for the accident which took place." PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1805. Newmarhet, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, thirteen sub- scribers, won by Sir H. Williamson's b. c. Ditto by Sir Peter Produce stakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., seven subscribers, won by Sir C. Bun- bury's c. f. Lydia by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord Foley's b. c. Watery by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 33 gs. each, T.Y. C, won by the Duke of St. Albans' b. c. Merryman. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. I., eleven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Kellerman's b. c. Alaric by Petworth. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. I., eleven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. h. Giles by Ti-umpator, six years old. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord Foley's ch. h. Cap- tain Absolute by John Bull. First Spring Meeting, Jpril 29- — The first class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., five subscribers, won by Lord Gros- lenor's b. c. Goth by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, R. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Foley's br. c. Little Peter by Sir Peter. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Dodona by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., five subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Currycombe by Buzzard. The Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, D. L, five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. c. Bagatelle by Sir Peter. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs. each, D. M., twenty sub- scribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Lydia by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Ladbroke's b. f. Dora by Driver. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. C, won by Lord Foley's ch. h. Cap- tain Absolute by John Bull. The second class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs., A. F., five subscribers, won by Mr. Glover's ch. f. by Buz- zard out of Camilla. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, K. M., won by Mr. R. Boyce's ch. c. Brainworm by Buzzard. The Ne%v Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, D. I., six subscribers, won by Lord Darling- ton's b. c. Pavilion by Waxy. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., Mr. Lad- broke's br. c. Bastard by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. D. I., four subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Pavilion by Waxy. 54 HISTORY OF THE Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, last three miles of B. C, three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Mellish's b. c. Sancho by Don Quixote, 7st. 13lb.; received forfeit from the other two. Fifty pounds for three years old colts carrying 8st. 4lb., and fillies 8st., R. M., won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, D. M., won by General Sparrow's ch. c. Castrel by Buzzard. Sweep- stakes of 20 gs. each for two year olds, 7st.; and three year olds, 8st. 71b.; yearling course, won by Mr. Mellish's b. f. Miss Althorpe by Buzzard. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs , B. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Parasol by Pot-Bo's. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., won by Lord Grosvenor's Knight Errant by Sir Peter out of Peggy Bull, received 45 gs. from the Duke of Grafton's b. c. by Trumpator out of Sea Fowl. Epsom, May 30. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, thirty-nine subscribers, was won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Cardinal Beaufort by Gohanna. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, twenty-seven subscrib- ers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Meteora by Meteor. Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. brother to Merryman by Buzzard. July stakes of 100 gs., A. F., five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Plantagenet by John Bull. The Town plate of £50, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull Brighton. — The Smoaker stakes of 20 gs. each, the last mile, won by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Rebel by Trumpator. The Pa- vilion stakes of 100 gs. each ; the winner of the Derby stakes carry- ing 7lb. extra, twenty subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Cardinal Beaufort by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four miles, five subscribers, won by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Al- bion by John Bull. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., four subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's Zodiac by St. George. The Egremont stakes of 200 gs. each, the last mile and a half, seven subscribers, won by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's b. c. Barbarossa, by Sir Peter. A Gold cup, given by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, twenty-one sub- scribers, won by H.R.H, the Prince of Wales's br. h. Orville by Benningbrough. Egham. — ^The Gold cup of 100 gs. value, twenty-two subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor by Whiskey, aged, llie Town plate of £50, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor by BRITISH TURF. 55 Whiskey. Sir C. Bunbury's Eleanor, 9st. 2lb., beat Mr. Ladbroke's c. by Y. Woodpecker, 6st. 12lb.; the new mile, h. ft. for 100 gs. Doncaster. — On Tuesday, the fourth St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Mellish's b. c. Slavely by Shuttle. Newmarket, First October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., eight subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's br. f. Lydia by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. I., won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Lynceus by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Wilson's Marianne by Mufti. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. I., sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Meteora by Meteor. Sir C. Bunbury's b. m. Eleanor by Whiskey, 9st. 71b. beat Lord Foley's b. c. Czar Peter, 8st.; D. L, 100 gs. The Town plate of i^50, D. L, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull Second October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, won by Gen. Gower's b. c. Swindler by Coriander. The October Oatlands' stakes, B. M., a subscription of 30 gs. each, 10 gs. ft. if declared, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull. Sweepstakes of ICO gs. each, D. L, three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Dordona by Waxy, received 65 gs. The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Tallboy by Totteridge. Houghton Meeting. — A Gold cup value 80 gs., D. L, nine sub- iscribers, won by Mr. Cave Browne's ch. h. Stretch by Stride, five years old. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Watson's b. c. Juniper by Worthy. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Ladbroke's b. c. Bastard by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, won by Gen. Gower's b. c. Swindler by Coriander. Sub- scription handicap plate of i^50, D. L, won by Mr. Ladbroke's b. c. Bastard by Buzzard. Subscription handicap plate of £50, T. Y.C., won by Gen. Gower's b. c. Swindler by Coriander. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1805. Newmarket, April 30. — Parasol by Pot-Bo's, four years old, lOst.; R. C. Newmarket, May 2. — Walton by Sir Peter, five years old, list. 9lb.; R. C. 56 HISTORY OF THE Chester, May 7.— Jack Tar by John Bull, four years old, 8st. 12lb.; thrice round. Guildford, June 4. — Ditto by Sir Peter, five years, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, {hunters), June 8. — Lemon Squeezer by Coriander, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 25. — Starling by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst.; three mile heats. Ipswich, July 2. — Houghton Lass by Sir Peter, four years old, Qst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 16. — Witchcraft by Sir Peter, four years, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, July 30. — Brandon by Benningbrough, six years old 8st. lOlb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August I. — OrviUe by Benningbrough, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 6. — Newcastle by Waxy, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, August 6. — Meteora by Meteor, three years old, 7st. 7lb.; two mile heats. Canterbury, August 14. — Bastard by Buzzard, four years old, lOst. 4 lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 14. — Witchcraft by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 19- — Evander by Delphini, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Richmond, September 4. — Lady Mary by Benningbrough, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 4. — Principle by Moorcock, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 10. — Duckling by Grouse, five years old, 8st. 7lb.; three mile heats. Lincoln, September 11. — Hebe by Overton, four years old, 78t. 61b.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 23. — Quid by Star, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, Octobers. — Parasol by Pot-Bo's, five years old, list. 61b.; R. C. Carlisle, October Q. — Kidnapper by Overton, three years old, 6st.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 57 Kelso, (Caledonian hunt,) October 21. — Starling by Sir Peter, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April '23. — Louisa by Commodore, three years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 24. — Fitz-Emily by Chanticleer, four years old, 7st. 2lb.; four mile heats. April 25. — Blacklegs by Deceiver, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 27. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Jane 11. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 13. — Blacklegs by Deceiver, six years old, r2st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 14. — Fitz-Emily by Chanticleer, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 15. — Blacklegs by Deceiver, six years old, Qst., four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 22. — Fitz-Emily by Chanticleer, five years, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 26. — Fitz-Emily by Chanticleer, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 11. — Sweet- Wilham by Tug, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 12. — Escape by Commodore, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. September 13. — Proserpine by Tug, six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. In this year, we again find the celebrated Mrs, Thornton making a conspicuous appearance on the turf, and with better success than in the pre- ceding. At York races, on the 24th of August, Mrs. Thornton, on Clausum Frigit, by Otho, can- tered over the course for four hogsheads of Cote 58 HISTORY OF THE Roti, 2,000 gs., h. ft., and for 600 gs., p. p., bet on her account ; Mr. Bromford, against whom she was to ride, having paid forfeit. On the same day she crowned her laurels by beating the famous jockey, Buckle. This was in a match between Colonel Thornton's Louisa, by Pegasus, out of Nelly, rode by Mrs. Thornton, carrying 9st. 61b., and Mr. Bromford 's Allegro, sister to AUegranti, rode by Buckle, 13st. 61b., two miles, 500 gs. Mrs. Thornton was dressed in a purple cap and waistcoat, nankeen-coloured skirts, which being short, showed her embroidered stockings and pur- ple shoes. At starting, she took the lead, which she kept till approaching the distance ; here Buckle put forth all his jockeyship, and succeeded in getting the lead for a few lengths, but collecting her horse with great power and skill, the lady pushed forward, and after a severe struggle, suc- ceeded in landing her a winner by " half a neck," amidst the shouts of applause of the vast crowds which had assembled to witness her triumph. BRITISH TURF. THE YORK MATCH. WRITTEN BY MRS. THORNTON AFTER THIS EVENT. To the post we advanc'd, at the signal to start, Brisk I flourish'd my whip over Louisa's ears ; When springing amain, by a resolute dart, I gain'd a whole length of the jockey of peers ; That advantage to keep, as 1 rode fleet along. Behind me full many a glance did I throw — I soon found I'd the foot, but Allegro was strong. And the jockey of peers carried weight, as you know. I tried then to cut the third post pretty close. At the same time, the length I had gain'd to preserve. Gave whip to my mare, but she kick'd at the dose. And — a vile Uttle devil — attempted to swerve ; I chang'd, and a left-handed cut brought her to. But Buckle 'tween me and the post made a push. And lay neck and neck with me, all I could do. Not seeming to value my efforts a rush. I led him, however, at length to a slough, "WTiere he sunk to the fetlock at every stroke. My Buck had the bone — he press'd hard at me now. And seem'd to enjoy much the best of the joke ; But I cross'd at the next post, and stretching my hand — As I hoped to be sav'd, without malice or heat — I put all his trials of skill to the stand. For the jockey Buck I nearly threw from his seat. He recover'd his saddle, by seizing the mane. My mare darted forward, as swift as the wind. Nor heard I of the horse or of Buckle again. Till I turn'd, and beheld them come panting behind ; My pleasure alone, that sensation defines, Which the Laplander courts from the breeze of the south; When I saw my Buck distanc'd, and dash'd up the lines With my mare hard in hand, and my whip in my mouth. 60 HISTORY OF THE On the same afternoon a fracas took place at the stand between Mr. Flint, who rode against Mrs. Thornton in 1804 and Colonel Thornton, respect- ing the stakes won on that occasion, and which Mr. Flint had not received, and it ended in that gentleman's horsewhipping the Colonel. This led to a trial, which did not take place until the 6th of September in 1808, when the jury gave a verdict for Colonel Thornton with 500 gs. Many are the stories told of this eccentric sports- man who, from what we can learn must have in- clined too much to the Squire Western school to have suited the taste of the present day. Once, on his return from hunting, the Colonel observed that the blacksmith had applied a hot shoe to one of his hunter's feet : " Tell that rascal of a black- smith," exclaimed the enraged master to one of his grooms, " if ever he dares to apply a hot shoe to horse's foot of mine again, I will clap one to " (Our readers must guess the rest.) Not long after this, the Colonel caught the poor black- smith in the very act, and with the assistance of two of his grooms, he actually did apply the active cautery a posteriori to the unhappy Vulcan. BRITISH TURF. 61 CHAPTER TIL Racing in Great Britain from 1805 to 1810— Death of the Earl of Cler- mont, and anecdote of the Right Hon. Charles James Fox's connec- tion with the turf— Samuel Chifney, his death, &c.— George Stubbs, the celebrated horse-painter — Anecdote of Mr. Wentworth — Anec- dote of Mr. Thomas Panton of Newmarket — Race-horses poisoned at Newmarket — Death of the Duke of Queensbury — Anecdotes of, Elegies on, &c. — Richard Goodison — Anecdote of the Duke of Grafton — Sales of Racing studs — Mr. Weston's match against time — Driving one horse in harness 100 miles, in eleven hours and thirty-one and a half minutes — Death of Mr. Edward Tattersall of Hyde Park-Corner — Death of Thomas Field the Jockey. PRINCIPAL STAKES &C. IN 1805. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 7. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Arther's br. c. Sir David by Trumpator, four years. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Sitwell's b c. Clasher by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft. eighteen subscribers, won by Sir F. Standish's b. c. brother to Stamford by Sir Peter. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscri- bers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. f. Houghton Lass by Sir Peter, four years old. Tuesday. — Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. f. by Worthy out of Comedy. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Gen. Gower's b. c, Swinley by Coriander, three years old. Wednesday. — The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight sub- scribers, won by Mr. F. Neale's Quiz by Buzzard, aged. Post sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., three subscribers, won by Mr. Sitwell's b. c. Clasher by Sir Peter, received forfeit. 62 HISTORY OF THE Thursday. — ^This day's sport consisted of eight matches. Friday. — Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Panton's ch. c. Amateur by Buzzard, two years. First Spring Meetiny, Monda I/, April 2\. — A Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, nine subscribers, won by Sir F. Standish's br. c. by Sir Peter out of Horatia. Sweepstakes of 1 00 gs. each, three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Bayley's Gratitude by Skuttle. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., three subscribers, won by Mr. Walker's b. f. Osier by Moorcock. Tlie first class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Trafalgar by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., four subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Tudor by John Bull. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers. Tuesday. — The Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, won by Lord Foley's br. c. Little Peter by Sir Peter. Wednesday. — The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Arther's ch. c. Achilles by Y. Woodpecker, The Port stakes of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull. T/ivrsday. — The second class of the Prince's stakes of 100 gs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Panton's gr. c. Tim by Whiskey. Sweep- stakes of 50 gs. each, h, ft., nine subscribers, won by Sir. C. Bun- bury's b. f. Lydia by Whiskey, 8st. 8lb. Friday. — Three matches only. Second Spring Meeting, Monday, May 5. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, R M., won by Lord Darhngton's b. c. by Sir Peter; no less than fifteen matches were run for on this day. Tuesday. — Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C., won by Gen. Gower's Pelisse by Whiskey. Wednesday. — The Jockey club plate, won by Mr. Mellish's b. c. Stavely by Shuttle, four years old. Thumday. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., B. C., won by Mr. D. RadclifFe's br. h. Orville byBenningbrough. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. Newmarket by Waxy. Friday. — Eight matches only. Epsom, Thursday, May 22. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, &c., thirty nine-subscribers, won by Lord Foley's b. c. Paris by Sir Peter. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, &c., twenty-seven subs- cribers, won by Mr. Craven's br. f . Bronze by Buzzard. BRITISH TURF. 63 Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. f. Little Sally by Buzzard. Tuesday. — The July stakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Forester by Grouse. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Forester by Grouse. Lewes, July 24. — Lord Darhngton's Pavilion by Waxy, beat Mr. MeUish's Sancho, 8st. 71b. each, four miles, 2000 gs. Lord Darling- ton had previously offered 1000 gs. to be let off this match, which was refused. Doncaster, Tuesday. — The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, &c., thirty- nine subscribers, won by Mr. Clifton's b. c. Fyldener by Sir Peter. Newmarket, First October Meeting, Monday, September 29. — Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Mel- lish's b. c. Smuggler by Hambletonian. Tuesday. — Second year, one third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr, D. Radcliffe's b. c. Barbarossa by Sir Peter. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Mr. Howard's b. f. Orangeade by "Whiskey, three years. Thursday. — The Town plate of £50, &c., won by Mr. Goulbum's b. f. Epsom Lass by Sir Peter. Friday. — Four matches. Second October Meeting, Monday, October 13. — Mr. Delme Radcliffe's br. h, Orvdlle by Benningborough, beat Mr. Mellish's b. h. Sancho, who broke down, five years old, 8st.; Ab. M., 200 gs. One third of a subscription of 25 gs., fifteen subscribers. Lord Sack\iUe's Bastard by Buzzard, five years old. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. L, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Podargus by Worthy. Tuesday. — One race, five matches. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. Glory by Coriander, four years. The Town plate of £50, won by Lord Stowell's br. c. Juniper by Worthy, three years. The first class of the October Oatlands' stakes, &c., won by Mr. D. Radcliffe's ch. c. Selim by Buz zard, four years. Thursday. — The second class of the October Oatland's stakes, won by Gen. Gower's br. m. Pelisse by Whiskey, three years. Friday. — ^Three matches only. Hughton Meeting, Monday, October 27. — For the sweepstakes of 64 HISTORY OF THF. 100 gs. each, h. ft., D. I., won by Strap, Gratitude and Mountaineer; no forfeit was declared to the keeper of the match book and none of the three walked over ; seventeen matches were run on this day. Tuesday. — Sweepstakes of 25 gs., A. M., won by Sir F. Standish's sister to Doxberry by Sir Peter. Wednesday. — Subscription plate of £50, &c., won by Sir C. Bun- bury's ch. c. Snug by Whiskey, three years, nine matches. Thursday. — Ten matches. Friday. — Gen Gower's Pelisse by Whiskey, beat Lord Sackville's Witchcraft, B. C., 100 gs. Subscription handicap plate of £50, Gen. Gower's br. m. Pelisse by Whiskey, five years old. Saturday. — Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, won by Mr. Wat- son's eh c. Chamier by Whiskey. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1803. Newmarket, April 22. — Parasol by Pot-8o's, five years old, 9st. 101b.; R. C. April 24. — Czar Peter by Sir Peter, four years old, Sst. 61b.; thrice round. Guildford, May 27. — Prospero by Whiskey, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, (hunters,) June 1 0. — Piccadilly by Buzzard, six years oldj list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 24. — Confederate by Delphini, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, Ju>>e 24. — Epsom Lass hy Sir Peter, three years old, 7st. 71b.; two mile heats. Salisbury, July 2. — Prospero by Whiskey, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 22. — Prospero by Whiskey, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Lewes, July 31. — Barbarossa by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, August 5. — Priscilla by Delphini, five years old, Sst. 2lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 5. — Fathom by Trumpator, four years old, 4lb.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 65 York, August 18. — Sir Paul by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Auyvst 23. — -Vesta by Delphini, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 20. — Barbarossa by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September Z. — Milo by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4 lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 9- — Evander by Delphini, five years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. Lincoln, September 10. — Gratitude by Shuttle, five years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 22. — Sir Paul by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst" 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 2. — Barbarossa by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; R. C. Carlisle, October 15. — Marcia by Coriander, aged, Sst. 9lb.; four mile heats. Dumfries, (Caledonian hunt,) October 20. — Marcia by Coriander, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 22. — Juhet by Hero, four years old, Sst. 71b.; four mile heats. April 23. — Cocksure by Chanticleer, three years old, a feather; four mile heats. April 24, {for five year olds.) — Tom Pipes by Commodore, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 26. — Escape by Commodore, three years old, Sst 71b.; three mile heats. June 10. — Escape by Commodore, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June 12. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 13. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 14.— Fitz- Emily by Chanticleer, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. VOL. II. F GG HISTORY OF THE Royal Corporation, July 21. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 25. — Abbot by Marquis, four years old, 7st. lllb ; two mile heats. Curragh, September 10. — Blacklegs by Deceiver, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 11. — Mooney by Swindler, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. September 12. — Rosa by Ruler, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. In this year, the number of winning horses, got by- Sir Peter Teazle, were thirty-eight, and of the prizes they gained one hundred and nineteen ; of those got by Buzzard, twenty-five winners, of eighty-one by prizes ; Whiskey twelve, of thirty-seven ; by Ben- ningbrough nine, of twenty-eight ; by John Bull seven, of twenty-five ; by Gohanna nine, of twenty- four; by Delphini seven, of twenty-two; by Coriander five, of twenty ; by Moorcock eight, of eighteen ; by Hambletonian eight, of fifteen ; by Precipitate five, of fourteen ; by Pipator five, of thirteen ; by Pegasus five, of twelve ; by Magic one ; by Moun- taineer five, of twelve ; by Waxy seven, of thirteen ; and by Pot-8o's two, of nine. On the 29th of November, in this year, the Earl of Clermont died at Brighton, aged 84. This nobleman commenced his career on the turf in 1751, and was generally called, " the father of the turf." He was for many years confederate with Lord Farnham, and kept a large stud in the palmy days of the turf. The best stallions in his stud, were Creeper, Conductor, Ilmio, Imperator, Trum- BRITISH TURF. 67 pator, and Mark Anthony. On one occasion, shortly before his death, the Earl accompanied the Prince of Wales to Bagshot, and it being winter, and his Lordship being at the time much indis- posed, had wrapt his head in a sort of flannel hood. Thus equipped, the Prince and his companion pur- sued their journey, the passengers remarking what an excellent young man he was, " to go out thus an airing with his old aunt, the Princess Amelia !" His Royal Highness used often to quote this ludi- crous circumstance, as an instance how men some- times got credit for good actions, without ever having dreamt of deserving them. In the month of October of this year, not only the turf, but the nation at large, sustained a great loss, by the death of the Right Hon. Charles James Fox, then nominally Secretary of State for Foreign Afl"airs, but virtually Prime Minister. Mr, Fox was always extremely partial to the pursuits of the turf, on which he commenced his career as joint confederate with the Hon. Mr. Foley (afterwards Lord Foley) in 1 772, and from that period up to 1793 they were the owners of a numerous and first-rate stud. Among the names of the most ce- lebrated horses in the stud of this confederacy, we find those of the following winners, viz : — Trentham, Pyrrhus, Pumpkin, Pantaloon, Firetail, Revenge, Spitfire, Zamora, Rosemary, Musselman, Ulysses, Rodney, Oliver, Swallow, Blandish, Sisy- phus, Balloon, Grey Diomed, Cormorant, Maid of F 2 CS HISTORY or THK all Work, Seagull, Rattler, Shovel, &c. &c., all of which were of great profit to their owners. By Phyrrhus alone they gained 10,400 gs. ; and re- ceived 1,625 gs. in forfeits. On the turf, the en- gagements of these two gentlemen were always most honourably kept ; and nothing could exceed the good humour with which JNIr. Fox alluded to his own losses, observing with much jocularity, "His horses had as much bottom as other people's, hut they were such slow ones they never ivent fast enough to tire themselves." He was, however, occa- sionally very lucky, and as it was the fashion in those days to bet, as well as to play, for very large sums, he sometimes netted a considerable amount. On the celebrated match in April 1772, at New- market, in which Pincher lost by half a neck only, by taking the odds, two to one on Pincher, he is said to have won nearly sixteen thousand guineas. On the death of Lord Foley in July 1793, in whose judgment in racing matters Mr. Fox placed the greatest contidence, Mr. Fox relaxed his ardent pursuits on the turf, from which he soon afterwards entirely retired. On coming into office with Lord North in 1 783, Mr. Fox sold off his race-horses, and retired from the different racing clubs ; but in the October of the same year we iind him again running horses and attending the meetings at New- market, and on more than one occasion has the king's messenger been obliged to seek the sporting minister of the crown among the horsemen on the BRITISH TURF. 69 heath, in order to dehver to him government dis- patches. It was his well-known attachment to field sports which, previous to the meeting of Parlia- ment, after Mr. Fox's dismissal from office, at the end of 1 783, gave rise to the following jeu d' esprit: — "intelligence extraordinary." " On Monday, for the entertainment of British sportsmen, a noble hunting match will take place upon St. Stephen's common, in consequence of a remarkable fine Fox having been recently turned out of the King's Park, The attention of the pub- lic has been uncommonly attracted upon this occa- sion ; and the odds are six to four that reynard will not be run down. Though the hunters are well mounted, many experienced jockies are of opi- nion, that they will not be able to keep their seats, and others think that the puppies of the pack are not sufficiently staunch or entirely at command. It is whispered also, that what the enemies of rey- nard cannot accomplish by a fair chase, they mean to effect by way of fraud, a very capacious Pit being in his way ; though it is generally imagined that, instead of falling into it, the animal, from his known sagacity, will either run round, or leap over it; and that upon the whole, instead of a Fox-hunt, it is not improbable the day's sport will end in a wild goose chase /" When he had a horse in a race, Mr. Fox was all eagerness and anxiety. He always placed himself /O HISTORY OF THE where the animal was to make his final effort, or the race was to be most strongly contested. From this spot, he eyed the horses advancing with a most immovable look ; he breathed quicker as they ac- celerated their pace ; and when they came opposite to him, he rode in with them at full speed, whip- ping, spurring and blowing, as if he would have infused his whole soul into the courage, speed and perseverance of his favourite racer. But when the race was over, whether he won or lost, seemed to be a matter of perfect indifference to him, and he immediately directed his conversation to the next race, whether he had a horse to run or not.* I PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN ISO/. Newmarket Craven Meeting, March 30. — The Craven stakes, A. M., won by Mr. D. Radcliflfe's ch. c. Selim by Buzzard, four years. Sweepstakes of 150 gs., A. F., three subscribers, won by Mr. Sitwell's ch. f. Buttercup by Benningbrough. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Fawn by Grouse. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., B. C, won by Sir John Shelley's b. c. Sir Launcelot by Delphini. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., D. I., five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Hambletonian. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. I., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Fermor's b. c. Hippomenes by Pegasus, four years old. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Lord F. G . Osborne's b. c. by Trumpator out of Beda. Tuesday. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. by Sir Solomon out of Lignum's dam. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., D. M., ten subscribers, won by Lord Foley's br. c. Chaise by AVhiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., four subscri- * Recollections of the Life of the late Right Hon. Charles James Fox, &c. &c., by B. C. Walpole, Esq. Small octavo ; Cundee, Ivy Lane, 1806. BRITISH TURI-\ 71 bers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Olivebranch by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of lOOgs., T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Lord Gros- venor's b. c. Eaton by Sir Peter. The second class of Oatlands' stakes D. L, nine subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Meteora by Meteor. ^Fedraesda?/.— Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Sir C. Banbury's br. f. Lydia by Whiskey. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. L, eight subscribers. Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull. Thursday. — On account of a considerable fall of snow the races in- tended for this day were postponed till Friday. Friday. — A subscription plate of £50, D. M., won by Lord Barry- more's b. c. Chicken Butcher by Buzzard, two years old First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Mellish's b. c. Stavelyby Shuttle. The Prince's stakes across flat, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Musician by Worthy. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., won by Lord Wilton's b. c. Bu- cephalus by Alexander. Tuesday. — Free handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. by Schedoni. Wednesday. — Free handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. L, six sub- scribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Violante by John Bull. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, D. M., three subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Briseis by Benningbrough. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs., D. M., sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Musician by Worthy. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, two years old course, won by Mr. Howard's b. f. Lauretta by Sir Peter. Second Spring Meeting, Tuesday April 28. — Free handicap sweep- stakes of 1 00 gs. each, h. ft., across the flat, three subscribers. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of fifty gs. each, two years old course, won by Mr. Watson's ch. c. Charmer by Whiskey, four years old. The Jockey Club plate, B. C, won by Lord Darlington's br. h. Pavilion by Waxy, six years old. Thursday. — Free handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs„ B. C, five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Delme RadclifFe's br. h. OrvUle by Benning- brough. Epsom, Thursday May 14. — Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, won by Lord Egremont's ch. c. Election by Gohanna. 72 HISTORY OF THE Friday. — The Oaks' stake of 50 gs, each, thirty-one subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Briseis by Benningbrough. Ascot Heath. — The gold cup vahie 100 gs. &c., won by Mr. Du- rand's Master Jockey. NewmarJcet, July Meeting, Monday, July 13. — Stakes of 50 gs., two years old course, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Mellish's b. f. Susan by Worthy. Tuesday. — July three years olds stakes of 100 gs. each, across flat, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Howard's b. f. Lauretta by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. M. M., eleven subscribers, wen by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Forester by Grouse, four years old. Wednesday. — Town plate of £50, B. C, avou by Lord Jersey's b. c. Ipswich by Waxy. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Lord F. G. Osborne's bl. f. Scar by Trumpator, received for- feit. Doncaster. — St. Leger stakes, forty-one subscribers, won by Lord Fitzwilliam's b. f. Paulina by Sir Peter. Newmarket, First October Meeting. — The renewed subscription of 5 gs. each, b. c. twenty-one subscribers, won by Mr. D. Radcliflfe's br. h. Orville by Benningbrough, aged. Thursday. — The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Ferdi- nand by John Bull. Houghton Meeting. — The Gog Magog stakes of 100 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Delme Radcliife's sister to Castrel, received forfeit from Gen. Grosvenor's b. f Briseis and Lord F. G. Osborne's Sour-Crout, Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Musidora paid 25 gs. Friday. — The Audley End stakes of 30 gs., A. F., won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Meteor, five years old, 8st. 61b. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1807. Newmarket, April 14. — Epsom Lass by Sir Peter, three years old, Sst. 4lb.; B. C. Newmarket, April 16. — Hippomenes by Pegasus, four years old, list.; B. C. BRITISH TURF. 7^ Chester, May 5. — Gen. Benningsen by Meteor, four years old, 8st. 9lb.; thrice round. Guildford, May 19. — Epsom Lass by Sir Peter, four years old, four mile heats. Newcastle upon Tijne, June 23. — Integrity by Totteridge, four years, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 7- — Ipswich by Waxy, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 21. — Handicap by Whiskey, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, July 22. — Bucephalus by Alexander, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, August 4. — Fortuna by Benningbrough, four years old, 7st., 4lb,; four mile heats. Chelmsford, August 4. — Orangeade by Whiskey, four years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Nottingham, August 4. — Sir Sampson by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 13. — Sir Launcelot by Delphini, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. York, August 24. — Luck's-all by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 26. — Sir Launcelot by Delphini, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Warwick, August 27.— Clermont by Trumpator, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Litchfield, September 8. — Sir Andrew by Hambletonian, five years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. Lincoln, September 9. — Hipswell Lass by Sir Peter, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 21. — Cassio by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 29. — Harmless by St. George, four years old, 8st.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 1. — Canopus by Gohanna, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; B. C. Richmond, October 14. — Desdemona by Sir Peter, four years old^ lOst.; four mile heats. 74 HISTORY 01-' THE Ayr, (^Caledonian hunt,) October 19. — Caleb Quotem by Sir Peter, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 21, (for four years olds.) — Mooney by Swindler, three years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 22. — Rugantino by Commodore, three years old, a feather ; four mile heats. April 23. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 25. — Juniper by Worthy, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 9. — Mooney by Swindler, four years old, 8st. 7lb.; two mile heats. June 12. — Slug by Drone, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 13. — Tom Pipes by Commodore, six years old, Qst.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, Cm-rag h, September 9- — Slug by Drone, five years old, 12st.; foiir mile heats. September 10. — Johnny by Swindler, three years old, Bst ; two mile heats. September Jl. — Rosa by Ruler, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. In the beginning of this year, the celebrated jockey, Samuel Chifney, died in great distress, at his lodgings in Fleet Lane, in the rules of the Fleet prison. Chifney came from Norfolk early in life, and served but a short apprenticeship to the turf before his judgment and fine riding raised him to the first rank among the riders of his day. We find him, accordingly, at various times, acting as the principal jockey of the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Bedford, the Earl of Grosvenor, and BRITISH TURF. 75 several other noblemen and gentlemen. He was cotemporary with Oakley, Hinchley, John Arnul, Clift, Sam Arnul, etc., and the latter end of his career, with Buckle, all famous jockeys of their day. In height, Chifney was about five feet, five inches, with perfect symmetry, and light, though extremely muscular. He had a peculiar and easy seat in riding a race. In his " setting to," as it is technically called, he sat very backward on his horse, as represented by Stubbs, in his portrait of him on the Prince of Wales's Baronet, riding with a very slack rein ; and he had a singular method of bringing his horse, when at full speed, to change his leg, which he accomplished in a quick and mas- terly manner. He was the inventor of the bit which bears his name, and which he maintained would prevent any horse from running away. He was the author of a book called " Genius Genu- ine," which we have noticed in another part of this work, in explanation of his conduct in the two races of the Prince of Wales's Escape. That part which relates to his peculiar style of riding, we shall notice when we come to " the science of riding races." It may be observed, with justice, that his mantle descended to his son and name- sake, the present Chifney, of Newmarket. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1808. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 18- — The Craven stakes, fifteen 76 HISTORY OF THE subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's b. c. Deceiver by Buzzard, four years. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., eight subscribers, won by Sir F. Standish's b. f. by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., won by Mr. Ladbroke's b. c, Tristram by Teddy. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., eight subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Chester by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., three subscribers, won by Mr. God- dard's b. c. Crim Con. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. L, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's Nymphina by Gouty. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f Isis by Sir Peter, received forfeit. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. L, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b m. Violante by John Bull. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F. Third class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. L, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Charmer by AVliiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., three subscribers, won by Mr. Sitwell's b. c. Clinker by Sir Peter. First Spring k-eefirig. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Cleveland's Beau Nash by Trumpator. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter. The Prince's stakes of 100 gs., A. F., six subscribers. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's Vandyke by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., twelve subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Ches- ter by Sir Peter. The Claret stakes of 200 gs., nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Musician by Worthy. The second year of the Newmarket stakes of 50 gs., D. M., sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Morel by Son rer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. L, five subscribers, won by Sir C. Turner's b. c. Thorn by Benningbrough. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Giles Scroggins by Sir Solomon. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Sitwell's b. f. Goosander by Hambletonian. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., T. Y C, Mr. Batson's ch. c. Charmer by Whiskey. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A F., won by Sir J. Shelley's Fanny by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., B. C, four subscribers, won by Gen. Gower's b. h. Beaufort by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., nine subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Eaton by Sir Peter. BRITISH TURF. 77 fVednesdat/.— The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs., B. C, Avon by Mr. Lake's Nymphinaby Gouty. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Fermor's c. Brighton by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. M., won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Osiris by Sir Peter. Epsom, June 2. — The Derby stakes, thirty-eight subscribers, won by Sir H. Williamson's ch. Pan by St George. Fridaji. — The Oaks' stakes, thirty-one subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Morel by Sorcerer. Ascot Heath, Thursday, June 23. — The Gold Cup, seven subscrib- ers, won by Mr. Fernon's Brighton by Gohanna. Newmarket July Meeting, July 11. — The July stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. f. Spindle by Shuttle. The July throe years old stakes, of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's Morel by Sorcerer. The Town plate of £50, last mile and a distance of B. C, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Sun- beam by Meteor. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, Y. C, won by Lord Foley's b. c. Don Quixote. Doncaster, Monday, September 26.-7-The St Leger stakes, twenty- eight subscribers, av )'i by the Duke of Hamilton's b. c. Petronius by Sir Peter. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 3. — Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Violante by John Bull, Sst. 71b., beat Mr. Shakespear's ch. h. Sehm, 8st 2lb., B. C, 200 gs., h ft. The Lilly-hoo stakes of 25 gs. each, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Plover by Sir Peter. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. L, sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Van- dyke by Sir Peter. The Town plate, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Fanny by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, Mr. Pan- ton's f. Chloris by Waxy received forfeit from Lord G. H. Caven- dish's f. Diavolina by Kill-Devil, and 15 gs. from Gen. Grosvenor's f. Chryseis by Asparagus. Second October Meeting, October ^7 ■ — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, B. C, sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Meteora. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter. Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Violante by John Bull, beat Mr. Shakespear's b. h. Harpocrates, Sst. 2lb. each, M. M., 200 gs., h. ft. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Ladbroke's Chester by Sir Peter. Sweep- 7s HISTORY OF THE stakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Lake's Nymphinaby Gouty. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, Avon by Mr. Shakespear's br. h. Sir David by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., first half of Ab. m., won by Mr. Craven's br. c. Beau Nash by Trumpator. Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Violante received 80 gs. from Mr. Shakespear's br. h. Sir David, 8st. 71b. each, B- C, 200 gs., h. ft. Houghton Meetimj, October 31. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., won by Major Wilson's eh. c. Juniper by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. John-o-Gaunt by Buzzard, 8st. 71b., received forfeit from the Duke of Rutland's Ned, Sst. 2lb., and Mr. Lloyd's Fun, 7st. 12lb. The Audley End stakes, of 30 gs., won by Mr. Kellerman's b. f. I'Huile de Venus by Whiskey. Duke of Grafton's br. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter, three years old, 8st., beat Lord Lowther's br. m. Pelisse, aged, 9st., D. L, 100 gs. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Jersey's br. h. Langton by Preci- pitate. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1808. Chester, May 3.— Gen. Benningsen by Meteor, five years old, 9st. 61b.; thrice round. Newmarket May 3. — Violante by John Bull, five years old, 9st. lOlb.; three mile heats. May 5 — Taurious by Sir Peter, four years old, list.; three mile heats. Guildford, June 7- — Master Jackey by Johnny, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle upon Tyne, Jmhg 21. —Cardinal York by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, {Hunters,) June 21. — Selton by Benningbrough, aged, 12st., four mile heats. Ipswich, July 5. — Jumper by Whiskey, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 19. — Bucephalus by Alexander, six years old. 12st.; four mile heats. Canterbury, July 20. — Corsican by Guildford, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 79 Chelmsford, July 19. — Isis by Sir Peter, three years old, 7st. 71b.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 26. — Fortunaby Benningbrough, five years old, 8st. 2lb.; four mile heats Salisbury, July 26. — Mountaineer by Magic, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 9- — Election by Gohanna, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 9- — Thorn by Benningbrough, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats York, August 22. — Ranger by Hyacinthus, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. August 27. — Desdemona by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 6. — Bob Booty by Chanticleer, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 13. — Bob Booty by Chanticleer, four years, lOst.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 20. — Little Fanny by Sir Peter, five years old, 8st. 7lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 21. — Easy by Hambletonian, four years old, 7st. 8lb.; two mile heats. Do7icaster, September 26. — Easy by Hambletonian, four years old, 7st. Bib.; four mile heats. Newmarket October 6. — Election by Gohanna, four years old, lOst. 41b.; B. C. Stirling Caledonian Hunt, October 10. — Little Fanny by Sir Peter, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 26. — Mooney by Swindler, four years old, Sst.; four mile heats. April 27. — Bob Booty by Chanticleer, three years old, a]feather ; four mile heats. April 28. — Escape by Commodore, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 29- — Antagonist by Commodore, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. 80 HISTORY OF THE June 14. — Foolfinder by Swindler, four years old, 8st. 7lb.; two mile heats. June 16. — Slug by Drone, six j^ears old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June \7. — Antagonist by Commodore, four years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 18. — Slug by Drone, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 30. — Cornelius by Master Bagot, five years old, Sst. 9lb.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 20. — Cornelius by Master Bagot, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 20. — Foolfinder by Swindler, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 14. — Slug by Drone, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 15. — Sharper by Swindler, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. September 16. — Stella by Star, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. In the sporting obituary of this year, we find the name of Mr. George Stubbs, the celebrated painter of horses. This eminent artist was the son of a re- spectable currier and leather-cutter of Liverpool, and was intended to succeed to his father's business. From his childhood he evinced ataste for thatprofes- sion in which he, in after life, gained so eminent a rank, and when a boy he would frequently steal from his father's warehouse to the stable, to deli- neate a favourite horse. His earliest effort was the model of a horse, which he presented to the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, in his na- tive town, and for which he was awarded the gold medal, with a complimentary letter. The fame of the young artist becoming known, the Earl of BRITISH TURF. 81 Grosvenor, and other noblemen and gentlemen, subscribed sufficient to enable him to complete his studies in Italy, where he obtained several prize medals, and his works were always admired. The origin of his three celebrated pictures in ena- mel, is thus related by one of his biographers. " Having remained in Italy the time necessary for his improvement, Mr. Stubbs embarked for England ; and during his passage, he became acquainted with a gentleman, a native of Africa, whose taste and pursuits in life were similar to his own. This gentleman had been to Rome, and was returning to his family ; he was liberally educated, and spoke the English language with accuracy. His information made him a delightful companion to Stubbs, who often expressed how much it would add to his gratification if he could but behold the lion in its wild state, or any other wild beast. His friend, on one occasion, gave him an invitation to the paternal mansion he was about to visit. The offer was accepted with plea- sure, and Stubbs landed with his friend at the fortress of Centa.* They had not been on shore many days, when a circumstance occurred most favourable to the wishes of our painter. The town where his friend resided was surrounded by a lofty wall and a moat. Nearly level with the wall a capacious platform extended, on which the inha- * A fortress on the coast of Africa, situated on a peninsula east- ward of Tangier, and opjiosite to Gibraltar, belonging to Spain. VOL. 11. G 82 HISTORY OF THE bitants occasionally refreshed themselves with the breeze after sunset. One evening, while Stubbs and his friend were viewing the delightful scenery, and a thousand beautiful objects, from this eleva- tion, which the brilliancy of the moon rendered more interesting, a lion was observed at some dis- tance, directing his way, with a slow pace, towards a white Barbary horse, which was grazing not more than two hundred yards distant from the moat. Mr. Stubbs was reminded of the gratifi- cation he had so often wished for. The orb of night was perfectly clear, and the horizon serene. The lion did not make towards the horse by a re- gular approach, but performed many curvatures, still drawing nearer towards the devoted animal, till the lion, by the shelter of a rocky situation, came suddenly upon his prey. The affrighted barb beheld his enemy, and, as if conscious of his fate, threw himself into an attitude highly inte- resting to the painter. The noble creature then appeared fascinated, and the lion, finding him within his power, sprang in a moment, like a cat, on the back of the defenceless horse, threw him down, and instantly tore out his bowels." On his return to England, Mr. Stubbs became exceedingly attentive to his profession, and met with great patronage, and to him we are indebted for the portraits of many of the most celebrated race-horses of his day. His anatomy of the horse was held in the highest estimation, both in this BRITISH TURF. 83 country and abroad, and his sporting pictures con- tinue to this day to retain their places in the gal- leries of our nobility and gentry. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1809. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 3. — The Craven stakes, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Violante by John Bull, six years old. Sweepstakes of 100 gs.^ A. F., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Wizard by Sorcerer, dam by Precipitate, bought of Mr* Goodison. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., won by Gen. Gower's br. f. Maid of Orleans by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., four subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Fair Star by Whis- key out of Giantless. The Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. I., fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Croft's Bacchanal by St. George, four years old, 8st. 3lb. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., R. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's Doleful by Sorcerer out of Bounty. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Darling- ton's b. c. Levant by Don Quixote, out of a sister to SpandUle. Tlie second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs , D. L, fourteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Meteora by Meteor, six years old, 9st. 71b. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T, Y. C, won by Gen. Gros- venor's b. f, Briseis by Asparagus. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. L, thirteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Agnes by Sorcerer, three years old, 7st. First Spring Meeting, April 1/. — The Prince's stakes of 100 gs., A. F., six subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Robin by Don Quixote. Sweepstakes of 200gs. each, B. C, eight subscribers, won by Sir H. Wilhamson's ch. c. Pan by St. George. Sweepstakes of 100 gs,, T. M. M. Tlie 200 gs. stakes, twenty-three subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Wizard by Sorcerer. The Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs., sixteen subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Thunderbolt by Sorcerer, out of Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Eaton by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's ch. c. Rubens by Buzzard, 9st. g2 84 HISTORY OF THK Second Spring Meeting, May \. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Goulburn's gr. h. Grimaldi, aged. Duke of Grafton's br. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter, beat Lord Darling- ton's ch. c. Ruben's, both four years old, 8st. 71b. ; each, B. C, 200 gs. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs., won by Mr. Wyndhain's Canopas by Gohanna, six years old, walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., five subscribers, won by Major Wilson's ch. c. Juniper by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C., won by Sir S. Sitwell's b. c. Spaniard. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. T. C. won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Levant by Don Quixote. Duke of Grafton's b. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter, 8st. 7lb. ; received forfeit from Mr. Vansittart's ch. c, Burleigh, 7st. 9lb., D. L, 100 gs., h. ft. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., three miles of B. C., won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Ned by Teddy. Epsom, Thursday, May IS. — The Derby stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Pope by Waxy, out of Prunella. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, won by Gen. Gower's b. f. Maid of Orleans by Sorcerer. Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes, T. Y. C, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Cambric, brother to Spindle by Shuttle. The July Oatlands' of 50 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Elmes's b. f. Miss Sophia by Stamford, four years. The Town plate, won by Lord Barrymore's b. f. Angeolini by Waxy. Doncaster, September. — The St. Leger stakes, fifty-one subscrib- ers, won by the Duke of Hamilton's b. c. Ashton by Walnut, dam by Spindle. Newmarket, First October Meeting . — The October Trial stakes, D. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Morel by Sorcerer. The Lilly- Hoo stakes of 25 gs. each, &c., D. L, eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Pope by Waxy. One third of a subscrip- tion of 25 gs., for four years olds, &c., D. L, seventeen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Vandyke by Sir Peter. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. for three years olds, B. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Pope by Waxy, walked over. The Town plate of £50, &c., won by Mr. Shakespear's b. c. Nuncio by Gohanna. Second October Meeting. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, &c,, B. C, seventeen subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Meteora by Meteor, aged. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft.. BRITISH TURF. 85 T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's ch. c. Juggler by Sorcerer. The Town plate of £50, T. M. M., won by Sir C. Turner's br. c. Guardy by Mr. Teazle. First class of the Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, B. M., won by Mr. Batson's b. f. CeciUa by Worthy. Second class of Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, R, M., won by Lord Lowther's ch. g. Yellow-hammer by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., 2 gs. added, D. M., eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Morel by Sorcerer. Third class of Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, D. M. won by Lord Grosvenor's Eaton by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., won by the Duke of Rut- land's b. c. Volucris by Gohanna. Houghton Meeting, — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., won by Lord Foley's b. c. Spaniard by Young Drone. The Garden stakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Pope by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., T. Y. C., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Miltonia by Patriot. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Tumbler by Trumpator. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1809. Newmarket, April 18. — Plover by Sir Peter, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; three mile heats. Newmarket, April 20. — Canopus by Gohanna, five years old, list. 9lb. ; three mile heats. Chester, May 2. — i'oulton by Sir Peter, four years old, Bst. 61b. Guildford, May 23, — Foxbury by Scriveton, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, (hunters,') June 7. — Mungo by Sir Peter, five years old, list. 9lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, June 20. — Cardinal York by Sir Peter, five years old, list. 9lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 4. — Agnes by Sorcerer, four years old, 9st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 25. — Bucephalus by Alexander, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, July 27. — Election by Gohanna, five years old, list., Clb.j four mile heats. 86 HISTORY OF THE Edinburgh, August 1. — Little Fanny by Sir Peter, six years old, 8st. lOlb.j four mile heats. Chelmsford, August 1. — Miss Sophia by Stamford, four years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Salisbury, August 3. — Bucephalus by Alexander, aged, I2st, 2lb.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 16. — Chester by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mUe heats. York, August 21. — Wliitworth by Agonistes, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 5. — Scorpion by Gohanna, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 12. — Poultonby Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September \2. — Remembrance by Sir Solomon, four years old, 78t. lllb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 20. — Tutelina by Stamford, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mUe heats. Doncaster, September 25. — Whetworth by Agonistes, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 5. — Vandyke by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Richmond, October 11. — Pauhna by Sir Peter, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Kelso, {Caledonian hunt,) October 6. — Silvio by St. George, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 25.— Bess by Swindler, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 26.— Sharper by Swindler, three years old, a feather ; four ■Uiile heats. April 27 Cfor five years olds.)— Boh Booty by Chanticleer, four years, lOst.; four mile heats. April 29.— Sharper by Swindler, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 13. — Crib by Swordsman, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 87 June 15 (for six years olds). — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. June 16. — Antagonist by Commodore, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June I7th. — Slug by Drone, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 19. — Yeoman, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 22. — Young Swindler, four years old, Tst. lilb.; two mile heats. I Londonderry, August 14. — Young Swindler by Swindler, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Currayh, September 13. — Euston (late Handicap) by Whiskey, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 14. — Young Buffer, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 15. — Georgina by Commodore, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. In the course of this year, the turf lost several of its oldest and best supporters. Mr. Wentworth died at Towlstone Lodge, Yorkshire, August 30th, aged 88. He commenced on the turf in 1754, and continued this pursuit up to the period of his death. The following is a list of some of his best horses; 1747, Little David by Foxcub ; 1748, Comet or Trimmer by Cade; 1754, Ladylegs by Whitin; 1755, Maria by Second ; 1756, Star by Regulus; 1757, Patriot by Regulus ; 1760, For- tune by Lot; 1760, Volunteer; 1762, Chatsworth=^ * In 1769, at York, this horse won the Great Subscription purse, beating Gimcrack, Bay Malton, &c., running in the name of Sir Lawrence Dundas, then Mr. Wentworth's confederate. Much money changed hands on this race, and Mr. Wentworth had, afterwards, an excellent painting made of it, containing likenesses of the six horses running in it, with portraits of their riders, Charles Dawson, Leonard 88 kiSTORY OF THE by Blank ; 1764, Kipling by Young Snip; 1765, Carabineer by Young Cade; 1768, Ancaster by Blank; 1775, True Blue by Herod ; 1776, Fear- nought by Engineer ; 1778, Thornville* by Herod ; 1781, Rockingham by Highflyer; 1783, Poor Sol- dier, by Eclipse; 1789, Ormond by Match'em ; 1792, Prince Charles by Highflyer ; 1797, Chance by Lurcher; 1799, Primrose by Benningbrough ; 1803, Centurion by Benningbrough; 1804, Mar- garet by Benningbrough ; 1806, Amethyst by Chance ; and many others, too nmnerous to men- tion. Mr. Wentworth's first trainer and rider was Mr. Moody, who had the training ground at Hatfield, near Doncaster ; and who, upon his retirement, was succeeded by John Hutchinson, as trainer, and Mr. Leonard Jewison, as jockey. When Mr. Wentworth went to reside at Towlstone, in 1 760, he removed his horses there also. Mr. L. Jewi- son'sf first ride was at Nottingham, July 10th. 1760, when he rode Darrington-Cade ; and his last time was on Ormond, at Doncaster, Sept. 18th, 1794 ; making thirty-four years of service as a jockey. Jewison, Wm. Golding, Michael Mason, John Singleton, and Robert Collins, all crack jockies of that day. This picture is, if we mistake not, stiU in the possession of the present Earl of Fitzwilliara. ♦ This horse ran four miles, at York, in seven minutes and a half for the Subscription purse. t Leonard Jewison waa born at Beverley, in 1737, and was brought up in Mr. Wentwoith's service, under Wm. Moody. BRITISH TURF. S9 Mr. Wentworth was the owner of many valu- able paintings on sporting subjects, among which may be enumerated, — Portraits of Frampton, (see frontispiece of our first volume), Chats worth, Pumpkin, Carabineer, Mark, Melpomene, Lo- thario, Ancaster, Burford, Pigeon, Chance, Ba- ronet, Dungannon, Anvil, and other celebrated race-horses ; two views of a country race-course ; view of racing at Newmarket ; the Earl of March's carriage match ; Newmarket courses, etc. The following anecdote of this genuine sports- man's courage and humanity deserves a place here. When Mr. Wentworth resided at Barm- brough Grange, near Doncaster, in 1759, he on one occasion, placed Miss Howe, a near relative of Earl Howe, and an excellent horsewoman, on Polyphemus, his first racer, then taken out of training to make a hunter. Following Sir Row- land Winn's hounds, they had occasion to cross the river Don, about five miles west of Doncaster, and for that purpose took the ferry-boat. When about the middle of the river, Miss Howe's horse leaped out of the boat, and dragged the young lady after him ; on which, Mr. Wentworth offered to pay any reward to whoever would swim and save the lady ; but no person offering, though several were present, Mr. Wentworth immediately jump- ed into the river, at the risk of his own life, which, with that of Miss Howe, was in great danger. On seeing this. Old Peter, the hunts- 90 HISTORY OF THE man, instantly ran to the boat, and extended the whip to Mr. Wentworth, who had got hold of Miss Howe, and he fortunately caught the lash of it, and they were then, with some difficulty, brought safe into the boat. Tn this year, died, at Newmarket, Thomas Pan- ton, Esq., aged 87, one of the oldest members of the Jockey Club, and a constant patron of the turf. Also Hugo Meynell, Esq., at Brighton, at the age of 81, the father of Leicestershire fox- hunting, whose fame belongs more properly to the annals of the chase. To the above, may be added John Hilton, many years judge at Newmarket, Epsom, Bibury, and other race-courses, and gene- rally esteemed for his strict integrity and obliging manners. In the First Spring Meeting at Newmarket, in this year, several race-horses in Mr. Stevens's stable were poisoned, by arsenic being put into the trough at which they were watered. A reward of a hundred guineas was immediately offered for the discovery of the offenders, who, however, suc- ceeded for that time in eluding the pursuit of justice ; but in 1811, emboldened by their success, they again perpetrated a similar offence, and were apprehended and punished, as we shall notice in our next chapter. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1810. Newmarket, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, six subscribers. BRITISH TURF. 91 won by Lord Darlington's ch. c. Rubens by Buzzard, four years. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Watson's b. f. Dimity by Trumpator. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Gen. Gower's b. c. Abdiel by Kill Devil. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Pledge by Waxy. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. I., four- teen subscribers, won by Lord Oxford's b. c. Poulton by Sir Peter, four years old. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., four sub- scribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Treasurer by Stamford. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., D. L, won by Sir W. W. Wynn's b. m. Mademoiselle Presle by Sir Peter. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. L, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Oxford's br. m. Victoria by Hambletonian. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., D. L, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Langton by Precipitate, aged. Produce sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D, M. A Gold cup, value 100 gs., A. F., sixteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. Sadler's b. h. Rumbo by Whiskey. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Juvenal by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Vansittart's b. c. Gloucester by Cheshire cheese. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. M., eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Treasurer by Stam- ford. Free handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. M. M., four sub- scribers, won by Major Wilson's Juniper by Whiskey. The 200 gs. stakes, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. He- phestion by Alexander. The Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. f. Britannia by Gouty. The Port stakes of 100 gs., T. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Salvator by Trumpator. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs. each, twenty-three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Whalebone by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Major Wheatley's b. h. Hippomenes by Pegasus. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Breslau by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Jessamy by Young Whiskey. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., won by Lord G. H. Caven- dish's b. c. Florivel by Shuttle. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Major Wilson's bl. c. Erebus by Young Whiskey ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., D. L, 92 HISTORY OF THE three subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. c. Burleigh by Stamford ; received forfeit Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. M. M., won by Mr. Batson's b. f. CeciUa by Worthy. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Morton's br. h. Julius Csesar by Alexander. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Ladbroke's Mr. Edward by Eagle. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won by liOrd G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Candour by Waxy. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six sub- scribers, won by Mr. Shakespear's ch. f. Sprite by Bobtail. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., A. F., won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. m. Fanny by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, last three miles of B. C, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Doleful by Sorcerer ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's c. Ringdove by Gohanna out of Ringtail; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 gs , D. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Treasurer; re- ceived forfeit. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., B. C, four subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's Eaton, 9st. 2lb., or Meteora 9st.; received forfeit. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Craven's br. f., Black Diamond by Stamford. A gold cup value 100 gs., A. F., twelve subscribers, won by Mr." Wheatley's b. c. Sir Petro- nel by Sir Peter. The Jockey Club Plate of 50 gs., B. C, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. m. Meteora by Meteor, aged. Sweepstakes of 30 gs. each, won by Mr. Craven's br. f. Black Diamond by Stamford. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., five sub- scribers, won by Lord Foley's b. c. Spaniard by Young Drone. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. L, won by Lord Darlington's Musi- cian by Worthy. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, 30 gs. forfeit, Ab. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Hinchinbrook's ch. c. Cowdray by Gohanna. Epsom, Thursday. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs., forty-five sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. "Whalebone by Waxy out of Penelope by Trumpator. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50gs. each, thirty-three subscribers, won by Sir W. Gerard's br. f. Orina by Benningbrough out of Mary Ann by Sir Peter. Newmarket July Meeting. — The July stakes, T. Y. C, eleven sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Joke by Waxy. The BRITISH TURF. 93 July stakes for three years olds, A. F., five subscribers, won by Mr. Dundas's gr. f. Witch of Endor by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Shakespear's ch. h. Knave of Clubs by Sorcerer. The July Oatlands', A. F. D., won by the Duke of Rutland's br. h. Easton by Stamford. The Town plate, won by Mr Dundas's gr. f. the Witch of Endor by Sorcerer. Doncasler. — st. Leger Stakes of 25 gs., forty subscribers, won by the Duke of Leeds ch. c. Octavian by Stripling. Newmarket First October Meeting. — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Langton by Precipitate, aged. One third of sub- scription of 25 gs., D. L, sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Wizard by Sorcerer walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. Ab. M., won by Lord Foley's b. c. Spaniard by Young Drone. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, for three year olds, D. L, six- teen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Whalebone ; walked over. The Town plate won by Mr. F. Craven's ch. f. Janette by King Bladud. Second October Meeting. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. for five years olds, B. C, sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. h, Eaton by Sir Peter. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, won by Mr. Blake's b. f. Sprightly by Whiskey. The Town plate for three years olds, won by Sir F. Evelyn's b. c. Cassander by Alexander the Great. The first class of the October Oatlands' stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. m. Morel by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., A. F., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Eccleston by Cesario. The se- cond class of the October Oatlands' stakes, R. M., won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Salvator by Trumpator. The third class of the October Oatlands' stakes, D. M., won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Robin by Don Quixote. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Pope by Waxy. Houghton Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. M. M., Mr. Vansit- tart's ch.h. Burleigh by Stamford. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs., B. C, won by Mr. Bouverie's b. h. Discount by Teddy the Grinder. The Jade stakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's Morel by Sorcerer. The Wretham stakes of 25 gs., won by Mr. Blackford's Corberus by Gohanna. The Tortoise stakes of 25 gs., won by Mr. Shakespear's b. h. Tumbler by Trumpator. The Audley End stakes, B. C, won by Mr. Blake's b. f- Queen of Sheba by Alexander the Great. 94 HISTORY OF THE WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1810. Newmarket, May 8. — Plover by Sir Peter, four years old, 9st., 4lb.; three mile heats. May 10. — Plover by Sir Peter, four years old, list.; three mile heats. Chester, May 8. — Lancaster by Shuttle or Benningbrough, four years old. Guildford, June 12. — Election by Gohanna, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, (hunters), June 20. — Coach Horse by Sir Peter, six years old, list. I2lb. Newcastle-upon-lyne, June 26. — Royal Prince by Cheshire Cheese, four years old, lOst. 4lb. Ipswich, July 3. — Marmion by Whiskey, four years old, 9st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 17. — Delusion by Expectation, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 24. — Donna Clara by Cesario, three years old, 7st. 71b. Salisbury, July 25. — Delusion by Expectation, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 2. — Election by Gohanna, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 15. — Guardy by Mr. Teazle, five years old, 1 1st.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 14. — ^sculapius by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 20. — Paul by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 25. — Laurel-Leaf by Stamford, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 4. — Not won, but divided between the two beaten horses, the apparent winner being disqualified. Lichfield, September 11. — Smallhopes by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb. Lincoln, September 19. — Laurel- Leaf by Stamford, five years old, 8st. lUb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 95 Doncaster, September 24. — Paul by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 4. — Baton by Sir Peter, five years old, B. C. Carlisle, October 2. — B. f. by Hambletonian, four years old, four mile heats. Dumfries, October 8. — Heart of Oak by Honeycombe, six years old, 12st. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 24. — Miss Stavely by Shuttle, four years old, 8st. 71b. April 26. — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, five years, lOst.; four mile heats. April 28. — Discord by Buffer, three years old, 7st. lllb.; three mUe heats. June 12. — Paymaster by Commodore, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June 14. — Holyhock, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 15. — Emancipator, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 16. — Holyhock, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 28. — Holyhock, six years old, 8st. 13lb.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, June 25. — St. Cleran's by Drone, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, June 28. — Paymaster by Commodore, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 13. — Yeoman by Soldier, six years old, Sst. 13lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 12. — Cliff by St. George, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 13. — Charlotte by Buffer, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. September 14.- — Georgiana by Commodore, six years old, 10st.» four mile heats. October 17. — Hollyhock, six years old, lOst. 9lb.; three mile heats. First, in consequence, on the list of this year's turf obituary, stands the name of the Duke of 96. HISTORY OF THE Queensbury, who was for upwards of half a century the great leader of the sporting world. This no- bleman died on Sunday, December 23rd, in the 86th year of his age. James Douglas, Earl of March, Baron Douglas (in the English peerage), DuUe of Queensbury, Knight of the Order of the Thistle, &c. &c.; was born in 1725, and succeeded to Charles, his father, in 1778. He began at an early age to excite the attention of the sporting and fashionable world, both in London and New- market. His first feat at Newmarket was his match with the Duke of Hamilton, in 1756, in which these noblemen rode their own horses, and the Duke, then Earl of March, proved the winner. His figure, at that period, is described as being thin, agile, and admirably adapted for riding a race, and he is said to have shewn considerable judgment and skill in jockeying his horse on this occasion. His next feat was the famous carriage match against Count O'Taafe, of which we have given a description and plate in the first volume of this work.* His Grace was one of the most successful frequenters of the turf, being extremely cau- tious, and the " knowing ones" soon found out that he was not to be " done.'' He was also es- teemed a first-rate judge on racing matters and horses. In the early part of life, he proposed marriage to Miss Pelham, the daughter of Mr. * Vide Vol. I. BRITISH TURF. 97 Pelham, then Secretary of State, and the niece of the Duke of Newcastle, then prime minister ; but his suit was rejected ; whether on account of his not being at that period in possession of the immense fortune he afterwards succeeded to, or the gaiety of his private hfe, does not appear. This created what is called a sensation, in the fashionable world of that day ; and it is not unworthy of remark, that both the lady and her rejected suitor continued single to their deaths, Miss Pelham's preceding that of her lover's by only a few years. His Grace was very charitable in private, and occasionally contributed most nobly to national purposes. Richard Goodisson, of Newmarket, trained and rode for the Duke for many years. His Grace's name first appeared in the Racing Calendar in 1743, and for the last time in 180G. No nobleman had ever better cause to complain at the continued scurrility of the diurnal writers of his day than he had ; but he appears to have treated all the coarse invective levelled against him with the greatest good nature and forbearance. We have given the two following extracts as specimens of the coarse- ness of that period of party rancour ; while at the same time it must be confessed that they bear hard upon some of his eccentricities, to which we shall not more particularly allude. VOL. II. H 98 HISTORY OF THE ELEGY* ON THE SUPPOSED DEATH OF OLD a. " Longa Tythonum minuit Senectus."— Hor. And what is all this grand to do That runs each street and alley thro' ? 'Tis the departure of Old Q, The Star of Piccadilly. The K — g, God bless him! gave a whew! " Two Dukes just dead — a third gone too ! What ! what ! could nothing save Old Q, The Star of Piccadilly." " Thank Heaven ! thank Heaven !" exclaims Miss Prue ; " My mother and grand-mother too. May now walk safe from that vile Q, The star of Piccadilly." The jockey boys, Newmarket's crew. Who know a little thing or two, Cry out—" He's done ! We've done Old Q. \ The Star of Piccadilly." On Richmond's sunny bank there grew, 'Midst violets sweet, a wanton yew. Crabbed and old ; and that mourns Q, Tlie star of Piccadilly. The Monsieurs and Sig'noras too Like cats in love, set up their mew, " Ah morto, morfo, pov'ro Q ! The Star of Piccadilly." Townshend, Macmanus, all the hue And cry of Bow-Street, each purlieu. Each little corner, wants its Q, 'ITie Star of Piccadilly. * Written in 1804. BRITISH TURF. 99 Poll, Peggy, Cath'rine, Patty, Sue, Descendants of old dames he knew, All mourn your tutor, ancient Q, The Star of Piccadilly. Old Nick, he wisk'd his tail so blue. And grinn'd, and leer'd, and look'd askew— " O ho !" says he, " I've got my Q, The Star of Piccadilly." On wings of sulphur down he flew : All London, take your last adieu — There, there away he claws Old Q, The Star of Piccadilly. And now, this may be said of Q — That long he ran all folly thro'. For ever seeking something new : He neither car'd for me, nor you. But, to engagements strictly true. At last— he gave the devil his due ; And died, a boy of eighty-two — Poor Q of Piccadilly. The following appeared after his death : — OLD Q. To the popular tune of " Come listen awhile to my lay," &c. You've heard of the once sporting fame Of him who has now run his race — I mean that blood staUion by name " Old Q." or some call'd him, " Your Grace." No meeting in youth would he shun ; Nay the dog was so knowing and arch. He was hang up ; at all was his fun ; And he tipp'd knowing Jockies— the March. Sing tol de rol lol, &c. As fix'd as the starting post— he On Knavesmire and Epsom appear'd ; H 2 100 HISTORY OF THE He knew how to bribe with a fee, But he ne'er was himself to be queer'd. Well train'd were his blood horses fleet ; Like wind o'er the course they would scud ; "While each rider so firm in his seat. Did honour to Queensberry's stud. But if for the sweepstakes or plate, Old Q. would with energy start ; 'IVas equally order'd by Fate, He should race after ev'ry girl's heart. On the charms of dear woman he'd doat ; Nay, to speak plain, I'U. tell ye, between us, — O'er a post had you clapp'd petticoat. He'd have instantly sworn 'twas some Venus. But age, that will weaken the limbs. And check the bold speed of Echpse, Dous'd one of this rare Stallion's glims,* And made him grow stiifin the hips. Ne'ertheless he would not yield an inch. In loosening bright Beauty's dear zone : 'Twas his maxim — " The dog that can flinch Is not prime — But I'm blood to the bone." Well, what though the old buck's done up. He dash'd away while he was able ; So his mi'mr'y ensures him Fame's Cup, With every true friend to the stable. As for daughters of Cythera's isle, They'll drain all the sluices of grief ; 'Till Four-in-hand blades make 'em smile. Prime, bang-up boys — will bring 'em relief. Possessing enormous wealth, and naturally of an independent character, the Duke of Queens- berry's maxim through life had been to please himself, regardless of the opinion of the world. The weak points of his character in manhood, and * Towards the latter period of his life, the Duke lost the sight of one of his eyes. BRITISH TURF. 101 the foibles of his age, are both to be traced to this blameable indulgence. The following is an abstract of the will of this eccentric Peer, upon whose death the titles of the Duke of Queensberry and the Earl of March be- came extinct. His grace devised all his freehold and copy-hold estates to Lord and Lady Yarmouth for their lives, and the life of the survivor of them, and after their death to Frances, daughter of the said Lady Yarmouth, then of the age of eleven years, or thereabouts, and the children of the said Lady Yarmouth, born, or to be born, and their heirs for ever. And he appointed Sir James Montgomery, Bart., Edward Bullock Douglas, Esq., and William Murray, Esq. executors. He directed all legacies to be paid within three months after his decease, and all annuities to be paid half-yearly ; and he directed his executors, out of his personal estate, to invest, in their names, as much stock as would be sufficient for the payment of the annuities. BEaUKSTS BY THE CODICILS ANNUITIES. £. s. Burrell 200 0 Brown, Rt. 5 0 Corri, Mrs 200 0 Craufurd, Lieut-General Chas 500 0 Dickson, Col. Wm 200 0 Diacon, Chas. (U. B.) . . 100 0 Dubois 300 0 Fitzpatrick, General. . . . 500 0 Gumraar, Mich 300 0 Hayden, George 15 12 Herrenswhand 200 0 Hamilton, Lady 500 0 Jackson, Mark, porter . . 200 0 James, Haughtou 500 0 Ketteridge, John 200 0 £. Negrini, Angelo 100 0 Roselli 100 0 Radford, John 200 0 With his horses and car- riages, &c. at London and Richmond. Robertson, Cath 20 0 Sims, Christopher, a foot- man 100 0 Ditto 50 0 Shelhs, Janet 4 0 Sal Pietro, M 100 0 Thomas, Col 1000 0 Walker, Martha 5 5 LEGACIES. Bissot. . £100 Craufurd, Col. Robt. . . 10,000 102 HISTORY OF THE Connor, Miss £.2000 Douglas, Colonel 10,000 Douglas, Captain 10,000 Dickie, Andrew 5000 Douglas, Edvv. Bullock 100,000 Ditto 50,000 Ditto, ditto, books, pic- tures, &c. at Piccadilly, and Richmond Douglas, Major 10,000 Dorton, Madame . . 1000 Elliott, Mrs 5000 Elizee, Pere 5000 Fincastle, Lady Susan. . 10,000 Fitzpatrick, General .... 1000 Goodisson, Rd 1000 Gordon, Lord Wm 2000 Gordon, Lady Wm 10,000 Hamilton, Lady Ann . . 10,000 Hamilton, Rev. F 10,000 Hamilton, Lady 1000 Lock Hospital 5000 Montgomery, Sir J 10,000 Montgomery, Lady Eliz. 10,000 Murray, Wm 5000 Martinville, Madame . . £5000 Picton, Major-Gen 5000 Rettig, Fred 200 Ranault, Countess D. . . 5000 Sam, a footman. . ..... 200 Somerset, Duchess .... 10,000 Sidmouth, Lord 5000 St. George's Hospital . . 5000 Sharp, Col. Matthew . . 10,000 Thomas, Col 5000 Woodford, Captain 10,000 Wraxall, Mr 1000 Wraxall, Mrs lOGO Veitch, Mr 10,000 Yarmouth, Earl 50,000 Yarmouth, Lady 50,000 and houses in Piccadilly and Richmond, and Stables in Brick-street, to her Ladyship's sepa- rate use. Lord Yarmouth's daugh- ter 50,000 Lord Yarmouth's young- est son 60,000 The residue of personal estate to Lady Yarmouth's daughter and Lord Yarmouth's youngest son, at 21, with benefit of survivorship, if both die under 21, to Lady Yarmouth and her eldest son. Weekly allowances to poor persons in London, Richmond, and New- market, amounting to £300. a year, to be continued, with wages to Old Joe, the gardener. On Saturday evening, the 2nd. of June, the match for a bet of 150 gs. to 100 gs. made by- Mr. Weston, of London Wall, Moorfields, that he would drive his horse, Scorpion, in harness, 100 miles in 12 successive hours, was performed as follows : — BRITISH TURF. 103 miles, hours, miii. Started at 6 o'clock from Newmarket, through Cam- bridge to Godmanchester 27i 3 0 Baited 0 40 Returned to Cambridge, and back to Godmanchester 29 2 59 Baited 0 20 Back to Cambridge and returned to Godmanchester. .29 2 55i Greased the wheels 0 27 Back to Cambridge Hi 1 10 100 11 314 Won by 28i 12 0 We conclude this chapter with the particulars and prices of some of the stud sales during the period which this chapter embraces. Mr. MeUish's stud, sold in December 1806, fetched the following prices, viz. — Guineas. Streatlam-Lass, to Mr. Kellerman 950 Diddler, by Pegasus 250 Jerboa, by Gohanna, to Lord Rous 200 Old Sister, to Spadille 140 Lady Cow, by John Bull 135 Old Drone Mare 135 Companion, by Beningbrough 80 Quid, by Star 75 Eagle, by Volunteer 1200 Smuggler, by Hambletonian 1800 Marianne, by Mufti 285 Lady Brough, by Stride 510 The rest of his horses were bought in. LORD MORETON's STUD SOLO IN 1809. Scud, 5 yrs. by Benningbrough 560 Easy, 5 yrs. by Hambletonian. 650 104 HISTORY OF THE Guineas. Cleveland, 7 yrs. by Overton 610 Risk, 3 yrs. by Stamford 85 Hopeless, 3 yrs. by Cockfighter 41 Bay Colt, 3 yrs. by Philippo 93 Ditto, 1 yr. by Sancho 66 BROOD MARES. 25. Bay Mare, by Drone, out of Lardella, by young Marsk. — Stinted to Cleveland 70 26. Bay Mare, by Delphini; dam Lucy, by Florizel, out of Frenzy, by Phenomenon. — Stinted to Cleveland 60 27. Arabella, a bay mare, by Philippo's Arabian, out of Sir Samp- son's dam, byAdamant, Paymaster, Regulus, &c. — Stinted to Cleveland 50 28. Yorkshire -Lass, a bay mare, 6 years old, by Moorcock out of Mulespinner, the dam of Barbarossa, &c 53 The following horses, &c., the property of Mr. Kellerman, were sold at Tattersall's by auction in the same year. 1. Necromancer, 4 yrs. old, by Sorcerer, out of an own sister to Bangtail, by Highflyer.— Sold to Mr. O'Callaghan 105 2. Cockatoo, 3 yrs. old, by Popinjay ; dam by Drone, out of Ba- ron Nile's Dam.— Captain.— Christie 80 3. Genseric, 2 yrs. old, by Alaric, out of Cockatoo's dam. — Lord Hinchinbroke 140 4. Trophonius, 1 year old, a very fine black colt, by Sorcerer ; dam by Dungannon, out of Fhrtilla, by Conductor. — En- gaged at the Newmarket, Derby, and July Three-year-olds' Stakes 1811.— Mr. R. Andrew 210 5. Mary, by Precipitate; dam by Delphini, out of Shovel's dam. — In foal to Sorcerer, and the produce engaged in a Stakes of lOOgs. each,h. ft. (3j Subscribers), — Mr. Cloves 270 6. A Bay Mare, by Dungannon, out of a sister to Noble, by Highflyer. In foal to Sorcerer. — Lord G. H. Cavendish .. 175 7. A Bay Mare, by Dungannon; dam, Fhrtilla, by Conductor . — out of Flirt, by Squirrel. — Mr. R. Andrew ...; 155 8. A Bay Mare, by Drone ; dam by young Marsk, Silvio, out of BRITISH TURF. 105 Guineas. Daphne, by Regulus, in foal to Sorcerer. — Hon. N. Fel- lowes 110 9. Gildippe, by Petworth, out of No. 6. In foal to Selim. — Mr. Dening Qf 10. A Bay Colt Foal, by Sorcerer, out of No. 6 — Mr. Forth 120 11. A Bay Filly Foal, by Sorcerer, out of Miss Totteridge, by Dungannon. — Mr. Halton 70 12. A Chesnut Filly Foal, (sister to Trophonius) by Sorcerer. — Mr. R. Andrew 135 THE FOLLOWING WERE ALSO PUT UP FOR SALE, BUT BOUGHT IN. Monk Lewis, 6 yrs. old, by Schedoni, out of Hoppicker, by Dun- gannon 195 Jeroboam, 2 yrs. old, by Gohanna, out of No. 6 70 Astrologer, 2 yrs. old, by Sorcerer, out of Mary 210 The Witch of Endor, 2 years old, by Sorcerer, out of Mary's dam 50 Philadelphia, 1 year old, by Washington, out of Miss Totteridge 40 Jenny Spinner, (dam of Juniper) by Dragon, out of sister to Sol- dier, by Echpse. — Heavy in foal to Whiskey 500 Miss Totteridge, by Dungannon, out of MarceUa, by Mambrino. — In foal to Sorcerer 110 Sister to Sparrowhawk, by Falcon. — In foal to Alaric 32 Streatlam-Lass, by Pipator. — Covered by Selim 195 L'Huile de Venus, by Whiskey, out of Mrs. Clarke, by Pot-80's 300 At the second sale of Mr. Kellerman's horses, Jereboam was sold to Mr. Blake for 125 gs. ; Miss Totteridge at 105 gs., and Streatlam Lass at 195 gs. to Mr. Weatherby ; and L'Huile de Venus, at 325 gs. to Mr. Walker. — The following were bought in : Monk Lewis at 1 70 ; Astrologer at 200, and Jenny Spinner at 400. Our readers will perhaps excuse our prefacing the prices realized by his stud with the follow- ing anecdotes of the late Duke of Grafton, whose death we noticed in the preceding chapter. 106 HISTORY OF THE They show that nobleman's readiness of repartee, and good nature, for in those days such mar-plots usually met with severe and summary punishment for spoiling the sport of the " great." *' His Grace being fox-hunting, near New- market, a Quaker, at some distance, upon an adjoining eminence, pulled off his hat, and gave a view holla ! — The hounds immediately ran to him, and beins drawn off the scent, were consequently at fault, which so enraged the Duke, that, galloping up to the offender, he asked, in an angry tone, — " Art thou a Quaker ?" "lam, friend," replied broad-brim. — "Well, then," rejoined his Grace, " as you never pull off your hat to a Christian, I will thank you in future not to pay that compliment to a Fox." On another occasion, w^hen hunting, the Duke was thrown into a ditch ; at the same time a young curate calling out, " Lie still, your Grace !" leaped over him, and pursued his sport. Such an apparent want of feeling, we might presume, was properly resented : not so ; on being assisted to remount by his attendants, the Duke said, "That young man shall have the first good living that falls to my disposal ; had he stopped to have taken care of me, I never would have patronized him." He was delighted with an ardour similar to his own, or perhaps with a spirit that could not stoop to flatter. His Grace kept his resolution, and gave the young clergyman the first living which became vacant within his patronage. BRITISH TURF. 1G7 SALE OF THE DUKE OF GRAFTON'S STUD AT NEWMARKET. Guineas. Morel, by Sorcerer, out of Hornby-Lass, by Buzzard 620 Whalebone, by Waxy, out of Penelope, by Trumpator, bought by Lord Jersey 140 Brother to Morel 440 Sister to Fairing 140 Haphazard Filly 90 Brother to Whalebone — Mr. Payne 500 Colt, by Sorcerer, out of Parasol, by Pot-8o's. General Gower 220 Colt, by Waxy, out of Woodbine, by Woodpecker. — Lord G. H. Cavendish 510 Brother to Morel.— Mr. Payne 200 RISING ONE YEAR OLD. Br. Colt, by Sorcerer, out of Dabchick 210 Bay Colt, by Pioneer, out of Lumbago 190 Bay Filly, by Walton out of Parasol 155 Ches. Filly, by Waxy, out of Blackberry 100 Bay Filly, own sister to Fairing 125 BROOD MARES. Hornby-Lass, covered by Waxy 310 Minion, covered by Vandyke 85 Lumbago, covered by Vandyke 175 Rattle, in foal to Waxy 205 Garland, covered by Vandyke 170 Blackberry by Trentham, with a Colt Foal, by Wa.xy ; covered by Vandyke 150 Sister to Whalebone, rising 5 years old : covered by Vandyke. . 280 SALE OF LORD STOWELL's STUD. 1. Gipsy, (Sister to Aimator) by Trumpator, covered by Waxy. Sold to Mr. Cloves for 115 2. Bay Mare, (Deceiver's dam) by Trentham, covered by Wal- ton,—Sir H. T. Vane 46 108 HISTORY OF THE Guineas. 3. Ringtail, by Buzzard, out of Driver's dam, covered by Walton. Mr. Adaire 165 4. Capella, by Buzzard, covered by Walton. — Mr. Cloves 81 5. Brighton-Lass, by Gohanna, covered by Selim. — Mr. Cloves 220 6. A Yearling Colt, by Orville, out of Merrythought, engaged in • a Match for 200gs.— Mr. Forth 300 7. A Bay Yearhng Filly, by Sancho, out of Ringtail, engaged in a Produce Stakes of lOOgs. each, h. ft. — Mr. Cloves 120 8. A Chesnut Yearling Filly, by Popinjay, out of Capella. — Mr. Keine 50 9. A Chesnut Filly Foal, by Sehra, out of Gipsy.— Mr. Goddard 155 The following were bought in, viz :— 1. Sir David's dam, by Woodpecker, covered by Waxy 230 2. Pantina, Sister to Deceiver and Ringtail, covered by Waxy . . 250 3. A Yearling Colt, by Sancho, out of Gipsy, engaged in the July Stakes 210 4. A YearUng Filly, own Sister to Sir David, engaged in the July Stakes 180 5. A Bay Colt Foal, by Orville, out of Sir David's dam 310 SALE OF THE DUKE OF YORK'S STUD. Bay Colt (yearling) by Orville, out of Rosabella (sold to Mr. Bal- dock) 175 Daffodil (yearling) b. c. by Giles, out of Moneymusk (Lord Oxford) 175 Chesnut Colt (yearling) by Whiskey, out of Lady Mayoress (Mr. Blake) 26 Bay Filly (yearling) by Giles, out of Volumnia (Mr. Forth) .... 74 A Filly (yearling) by Sorcerer, dam by Saltram, Herod (Mr. Collet) 105 A Filly (yearling) by Giles, out of Deceit (Mr. Forth) 71 Momus (2 yrs old) by Quiz, dam by Don Quixote (Duke of Rut- land) 400 Rosabella (brood mare) by Whiskey, dam by Diomed, covered by Giles (Duke Rutland) 165 Volumnia (brood mare) by Mr. Teazle, out of Walnut's Sister, covered by Eagle (Duke of Rutland) 180 Romance (brood mare) Sister to Nymphina, by Gouty, covered by Sorcerer, and Young Whiskey (Sir C. Bunbury) 145 BRITISH TURF. 109 Guineas. Chesnut Colt (foal) by Sorcerer, out of a Saltram mare (Duke of Rutland) 230 Bay Filly (foal) by Selim, out of Rosabella's dam (Duke of Rut- land) 75 Black Filly (foal) by Sorcerer, dam by Sir Peter, out of Deceit (Duke of Rutland) 150 The following were bought in at the prices annexed. The Stallion Coriolanus, by Gohanna, out of Skysweeper, 6 yrs old 230 YEARLINGS. Bay Colt, by Haphazard, out of Rosabella's dam 130 Bay Filly, by Orville, out of Spinetta 9* TWO-YEAR-OLDS. Rubicon, by Sorcerer, dam by Alexander 185 Bay Colt, By Whiskey, out of Virtuosa 180 Bay Colt, by Young Whiskey, out of Spinetta 41 Bay Colt, by Sorcerer, out of a sister to Oatlands 290 Filly, by Giles, out of sister to Nitre 20 HORSES IN TRAINING. Granicus, brother to Rubicon 4 50 Britannia, by Gouty, out of Lady Mayoress 580 Sagana, by Sorcerer, dam by Woodpecker, out of Gohanna's dam 750 Gramarie, by Sorcerer, dam by Sir Peter, out of Deceit 29 Breslaw, by Sorcerer, out of Maria 620 BROOD MARES. Oberea, by Sorcerer, out of Deceit, covered by Zodiac 230 Lady Mayoress, by Precipitate, out of Active, covered by Zodiac 380 Tumbler's dam, by Walnut, dam by Javehn, covered by Zodiac 350 Sir Peter mare, out of Deceit, covered by Zodiac 230 Filly, by Dimsdale, out of Rosabella, covered by Coriolanus .... 31 FOALS. Chesnut Colt, by Giles, out of Romance 125 Chesnut Colt, by Giles, out of Tumbler's dam 260 Bay Colt, by Giles, out of Rosabella 75 Bay Filly, by Giles, out of Volumnia 20 110 HISTORY OF THE On the 23rd of January, 1810, died Mr. Edward Tattersall, of Hyde Park-corner, the father of the two gentlemen so well known as the present proprie- tors of the most extensive and profitable business in horses, in the kingdom, and in which they succeeded him. His father, Edmond Tattersall, who founded the famous horse-repository that bears his name, died in 1795, as will be seen by reference to another part of this work, in which we have given a description of this well-known establishment, with a brief history of its founder. On the 8th of September, Thomas Field, the jockey, died at Richmond, in Yorkshire, aged 55 years. He was considered an excellent rider and trainer in his time, in which capacities he had been employed by Sir L. Dundas ; Sir W. Vavasour ; Sir Thomas Gascoigne ; Sir H. T. Pane, &c, Barts. ; and Messrs. Wentworth, Cornforth, Wetherill, Shafto, &c. BRITISH TURF. Ill CHAPTER III. Racing in Great Britain from 1810 to 1815 — The trial and execution of Daniel Dawson at Cambridge, for poisoning race-horses at New- market— Death of Mr. Bartholoman — Suicide of Mr. Brograve, occasioned by losses in the betting ring — Disputed race for the Claret stakes — Death of the famous race-horse John Bull — Prices obtained for the valuable race-horses. Grimalkin, Cannon-ball, and Tramp — Colonel Thornton's departure for France — Twelve miles performed in 25 minutes and 11 seconds by a charger. — Sale of Mr. Ladbroke's racing stud — Death of the Duke of Dorset, from an accident while hunting, in Ireland. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1811. Newmarket, Craven Meeting . — The Craven stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Recorder by Remembrancer. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., twelve subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Barossa by Vermin. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., h. ft., Ab. M., won by the Duke of Rutland's Sorcery by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., three subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Rival by "V\'Tiiskey. The Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., nine subscrib- ers, won by Mr. Dundas's gr. f. Witch of Endor by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Northey's b. c, by Skyscraper ; r. ft. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Andrews's bl. c. Trophonius by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of iOO gs., won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Momus by Quiz. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Oxford's br. m. Victoria by Hambletonian. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., ten subscribers, won by Sir F. Standish's bl. c. Welling- ton by Trumpator. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Andrew's b. h. Discount by Teddy. Sewepstakes of 50 gs. each. 112 HISTORY OF THE T. Y. C, won by Lord C. Somerset's b. h. Sunbeam by Meteor. Sweepstakes of 100 gg. each, T. M. M., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's eh. c. Wizard by Sorcerer. First Spring ilfee/m^r.— Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, won by Major Wilson's b. c. Bolter by Walton, Sweep- stakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Mock- Bird by Popinjay. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., B. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. h. Burleigh. The Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, D. I., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Crispin by Waxy. The 200 gs. stakes, R. M., twenty-three subscribers, won by Mr. Andrew's b. c. Trophonius by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., thirteen subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Hap- hazard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., A. F., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Ladbroke's Hephestion by Alexander. The Port stakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's br. c. Oporto byTrumpator. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs. each, D. M., twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Andrew's b. c. Trophonius by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, three subscribers, won by Mr, Lowell's br. f. Psyche by Young Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., four subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's br. f. Circe by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Eccleston by Cesario. Sweep- stakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's Nimrod by Walton. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, won by Lord F. Bentinck's b. c. Asmodeus by Eagle. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Watson's b. f. Dainty by Trumpator. Free Handi- cap sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Oxford's Morgianaby Coriolanus. Sweepstakes of lOOgs., T. Y. C, won by Lord F. Bentinck's b. c. Asmodeus. Free Handicap sweep- stakes of 100 gs.. A, F., five subscribers, won by Gen. Gower's Donna Clara by Cesario. The Jockey Club plate of 50 gs., B. C, won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. h. Burleigh by Stamford. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., seven subscribers, won by Lord Oxford's b. h. Poulton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. L, won by Lord C, Somerset's b. h. Mammon by Whiskey. Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Interloper by Gohanna. A subscrip- tion Handicap plate of £50, D. L, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. Cambric by Shuttle. BRITISH TURF. 113 Epsom. — The Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, forty-eight subscribers. Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Phantom by Walton out of Julia 1 ; Mr. Astley's ch. c. Magic by Sorcerer 2. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, forty subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery by Sorcerer, dam Cobbea by Sky- scraper I ; Sir F. Standish's b. f., sister to Pirouette 2 ; Mr. Charl- ton's b. f. by Sancho out of Junius's dam 3. — N. B. Sorcery having been named by two subscribers, a double stake was deposited for her to prevent disputes about bets. Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes, won by Lord Sto- well's b. c. Cato by Sancho. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y, C, won by Mr. Andrew's b. h. Discount by Teddy the Grinder. The July stakes of 100 gs., A. F., five subscribers, won by the|Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Andrews' b. h. Discount. The Town plate of £50, B. C, won by Mr. Thompson's br. c. Vandyke Jem by Walton. Doncaster. — The St. Leger Stakes of 25 gs. each, sixty-three sub- scribers, Mr. Gascoigne's ch. c. Soothsayer by Sorcerer out of Golden Locks by Delphini 1; Sir W. Gerard's b. c. Amadis Gaul 2; Mr. Brand- ling's ch. c. Scamp by Bobtail, dam by Gohanna. Newmarket, First October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y, C., won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Mock-bird by Popinjay. Sweep- stakes of 150 gs., A. F., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Rut- land's b. f. Sorcery by Sorcerer. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each for four year old colts, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Breslaw by Sorcerer ; walked over. One third of a sub- scription of 25 gs. for three years olds, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Rival by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Cressida by Whiskey. The Town plate of £50, D. L, won by Mr. Thompson's Vandyke jun. by Walton. Second October Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., four subscribers, won by Sir F. Standish's bl. c. Wellington by Trum- pator. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each for five year olds, B. C, twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Grcifton's b. h. Pope by Waxy, five years old ; walked over. The Town plate of £50, won by Lord Egremont's b. f. Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., A. F., five subscribers, won by Col. Udney's b. c. Truffle by Sorcerer. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Watson's b. f. Dimity by Trumpator. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won VOL. II. I 114 HISTORY OF THE by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 30 gs. each, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Craven's b. f. Sting- tail by Gohauna. Sweepstakes of 30 gs., eight subscribers, won by Gen. Gower's b. f, Cressida by Whiskey. Houghton Meeting. — The Garden stakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., won by Col. Udney's b. c. Truffle by Sorcerer. The Chevely stakes of 25 gs. each, A. F., nine subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's ch. h. Pan by St. George. Sweepstakes of 23 gs., first halfAb. M., won by Sir C. Bunbury's Fair Star by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., Gen. Gower's b. f. Cressida by Whiskey. The Audley End stakes of 30 gs. each, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Nimrod by Walton. Mr. Craven's Dimity by Trumpator, four years old, beat the Duke of Rutland's b, f. Sorcery, three years old, 8st. 61b. each, A. F., 200 gs. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Craven's b. f. Divinity. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's ch. h. Middlethorpe by Shuttle. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1811. Newmarket, April 30. — Witch of Endpr by Sorcerer, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; three mile heats. May 2. — (Considered as AprU.) Eaton by Sir Peter, six years old, 12st.; three mile heats. Chester, May 7. — Fitzjames by Delphini, four years old, 8st. 9lb.; thrice round. Guildford, June 4. — Election by Gohanna, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, (hunters), June 11. — Sturdy by Waxy, five years old, list. 9lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, June 18. — Engraver by Shuttle, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 2. — Vandyke jun. by Walton, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 16. — Scorpion by Gohanna, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 23. — Elve by Sorcerer, four years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 23. — Engraver by Shuttle, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 1 1 5 Salisbury, July 23. — Romano by Gohanna, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August I. — Wild-boy by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 6. — Plader by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 14. — Wild-boy by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 19. — Woodman by Young Woodpecker, four years old, iOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 3. — York by Hambletonian, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 10. — Rhoderick Dhu by Sir Peter, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 18. — Violante by Cockfighter, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 23. — Henrietta by Sir Solomon, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 3. — Whalebone by Waxy, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; B. C. Carlisle, October 1, — Engraver by Shuttle, four years old, 7st. 71b.; four mile heats. Richmnwl, October 9. — B. M. by Hambletonian, five years, lOst.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 12. — Rover by Hyacinthus, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Carragh, April 23. — Lissy by Swordsman, four years old, 8st. 71b.. four mile heats. April 25. — Emancipator by Swordsman, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 27. — Truant by Commodore, thrse years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 11. — Pope by Shuttle, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June ]3. — Emancipator by Swordsman, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. i2 116" HISTORY OF THE June 15. — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewston, June 27. — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, aged, 9st.; three mile heats. Londonderry, July 5. — Charlotte by Buffer, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 24. — Sharper by Swindler, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 27. — Charlotte by Buffer, four years old, 7st. 8lb.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 11. — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 12. — Phaon by Buffer, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 13. — Georgina by Commodore, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. October 16. — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, aged, lOst. lUb.; three mile heats. List of the number of winners got by the following celebrated stallions, and the number of prizes won by each in the course of this year : — By Benningbrough 1 1 winners of 2 1 Prizes. ' „ Cockfighter 5 12 „ Delphini 15 30 „ Diamond 4 8 „ Gohanna 22 53 „ Hambletonian 14 33 „ John Bull 6 13 „ Remembrancer 10 20 „ Shuttle 8 38 „ Sir Peter Teazle 5 26 „ Sorcerer 19 49 „ Stamford 9 22 „ Trumpator 8 25 „ Walton 7 27 „ Waxy 14 33 „ Whiskey 12 36 „ Young Whiskej r 6 14 BRITISH TURF. Il7 At the commencement of the First Spring Meet- ing at Newmarket, in this year, Spaniard, Pirouette, The Dandy, and Sir F. Standish's Eagle colt, died in consequence of arsenic having been put into the troughs at which they were watered. Two horses. Reveller and Coelebs who, drank some of the poi- soned water, recovered. This atrocious act created general indignation, and a reward of 500 gs. was immediately offered by the Jockey Club for the discovery of the guilty party. On the 15th of August, Daniel Dawson, a low touter*, was apprehended at Brighton and com- mitted by Mr. Conant, the Magistrate, of Marl- borough Street, to Cambridge goal ; a true bill having been found against him by the Grand Jury for poisoning horses at the Newmarket Spring Meeting, in 1809. His trial and execution took place in 1812. On the 15th of April, Mr. Alexander Bartholo- man, the proprietor and printer of the York He- rald, an old estabhshed and well-known sporting newspaper, died at York. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1812. Newmarket, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, won by Lord Lowther's ch. c. Flash by Sir Oliver. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, * ToM^er, one who looks about to see the "coast is clear." — Slang Dictionary. Men of low cunning, and with some little knowledge of the power of race-horses, have always been enrployed by dishonest betters, to skulk about Newmarket Heath, and other race-courses, to discover and report such information about race-horses, as to enable their employers to bet with advantage : they are called touters. 118 HISTORY OF THE four s;iibscribers, won by Mr. M'ilson's ch. f. Lady Sophia by Saiicho. Swoopstakos of 100 gs., R. M., seven subscribers, won by Lord Low- ther's b. g. Beuningbrougb out of Lady Jane. The Cockboat stakes of 100 gs. each, K. JM., live subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. f. Anicha by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., nine sub- scribers, won by Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Octaviiis by Orville. Sweep, stakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., three subscribers, won by Gen. Gower's ch. c. by Trumpator out of Garhmd. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. ]SL, three subscribers, won by Mr. Dundas's b. f. Anaconda by Eagle. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each.T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Java by Alexander. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, eighteen subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of '200 gs. each, 11. ^L, six sub- scribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Rival by Whiskey. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Dar- lington's b. c. by Orville out of Lady Brough. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. I'igot's b. h. York by Hambletonian. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. M., four subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer; received forfeit. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. Cambric by Shuttle. The third class of the Oat- lands' stakes, eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, 40 forfeit, T. Y. C, won by Sir C. Biuibury's b. c. Scout by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Craven's b. f. Dimity by Trumpator. Sweejistakes of 20 gs. eadi, T. Y. C. won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Manikin by Johnny. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., eleven subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft., T. M. M., won by Sir F. Stand- ieli's br. c. by Mr. Teazle. The Chippenham sttikes of 200 gs. each, won by Mr. MelUsh's b. c. Beverley by Golnmpus. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by LordG. H. Cavendish's bl. f. Cathy Stamford. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., each, three subscribers; Mr. Vansittart's ch. f. Johnny out of Momentilla's dam; walked over and divided Mr. Payne's forfeit with Mr. Andrews' Calyba. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Lord Rous's b. c. Secretary by Quiz. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-four subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's l)r. c. Cwrw by Dick Andrews. The Claiet stakes, eight subscribers, won by Gen. Gower's Rainbow by Walton. BRITISH TURF. 119 Sweepstakes of 200 gs., five subscriber.s, won by the Duke cf Rutland's b. f. Thalestris by Alexander. The Port stakes, five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Merry-go-round by Trumpator. Sweep- stakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Orson by Hyperion. 'I'be Newmarket stakes, twenty subscribers, won by Lord Lake's b. c. Pointers by Giles. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., won by Lord Darlington's b. c. by Sancho, dam by Highflyer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers. Lord Lowther's b. g. by Ben- ningbrough, out of Lady Jane I ; Sir J. Shelley's eh. c. Comus 2. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Valentine by Hyperion, Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord Foley's ch. c. Soothsayer by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs.. Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer; received forfeit. The Henham stakes of 100 gs. each, Mr. Thornhill's r. c. Aquarius by Quiz ; re- ceived from Mr. Northey's c. (dead) by Gamenut, dam by Joe An- drews; and Gen. Grosvenor's f. (dead) by Gauntlet out of the Corby mare ; Col. Udney's br. c. by Orville out of Medina's dam ; withdrewhis stake. Sweepstakes of 300 gs., T, M. M., won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Trophonius by Benningbrough. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Col. Udney's br. c. by Orville out of Medina's dam. Second Spriny Meetiny. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. f. Lady Sophia by Sancho. Sweepstakes of 45 gs. each, A. T., won by Major Wilson's b. c. Bolter by Walton. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., won by Lord Darhngton's br. c. Cwrw by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin by Chance. The Free Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, won by Mr. Dundas's ch. g. Romeo by Vernator, Sweepstakes of 300 gs. each, three subscribers. Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Handel by Waxy ; received for- feit. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Astley's ch. c. Magic by Sorcerer. £50 for three year olds, won by Lord Darlington's br. c. Cwrw by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's Merry- go-round by Trumpator. 7st. 13lb.; received forfeit. The Jockey Club plate, B. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin by Chance. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by Gen. Gower's b. c. Rainbow by Walton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. h. Vexation by Waxy, 8st. lUl); received forfeit from Lord G. H. Cavendish's bl. f. Cat at 8st., and Lord Darlington's 120 HISTORY OF THE b. c. by Sancho, dam by Highflyer, 7st. 12lb. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Major Wilson's b. f. Spotless by Walton. Epsom, Thursday May 14. — The Derby stakes, 50 gs. each, forty- scA'en subscribers, Mr. Ladbroke's br. c. Octavius by Orville out of Marianne by Mufti 1 ; Lord Egremont's b. c. by Gohanna out of Amazon 2 ; Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer 3. Friday.— The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, forty subscribers, Mr. W. N. W. Hewett's b. f. Manuella by Dick Andrews out of Man- dane by Pot-8o's 1 ; Duke of Rutland's br. f. EHzabeth by OrviUe out of Penny Trumpet 2 ; Lord Egremont's b. f. by Gohanna out of Grey Skin 3. Newmarket, July Meeting. — The July stakes, fourteen subscribers^ won by Lord F. G. Osborne's b. f. July by Waxy. £50, D. L, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. h. Whalebone by Waxy. Subscription of 10 gs. each, fifteen subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. h. Florival by Shuttle. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, A. F., won by the Duke of Rutland's br. h. Salvator by Trumpator. The Town plate of £50, B. C, won by Mr. Craven's br. c. Tooley by Watson. Doncaster. — The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs., fifty-seven subscribers,. Mr. Robb's b. c. Ottrington by Gokimpus, dam by Expectation 1; Lord Strathmore's b. c. by Remembrancer, out of Beatrice 2; Mr. Beckwith's b. c. Herrington by Remembrancer 3. Newmarket, First October Meeting. — Tlae Trial stakes, nine sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, eight subscribers, won by Sir J. Shel- ley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Pope Joan by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., three subscribers, won by Lord F. G. Osborne's b. f. July by Waxy ; received forfeit. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, for four years olds, twelve subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Rival by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., won by Lord G. H. Ca- vendish's br. h. Florival by Shuttle. Six years, won by Sir C. Bun- bury's b. c. Rival, four years olds. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Woeful by Waxy. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, for three years olds, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Pope Joan by Waxy. The Town plate, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. f. Cat by Stamford. Second October Meeting. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. BRITISH TURF. 121 each, twelve subscribers, won by Lord G, H. Cavendish's br. h. Florival by Shuttle, walked over. The 1000 gs. stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Elizabeth by Orville. £50, T. Y. C, won by Lord T. G. Osborne's b. f. July by Waxy. The Town plate, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. f. Stingtail by Gohanna. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Venture by Haphazard. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f sister to Castanea by Johanna. Handicap sweepstakes of 30 gs., T. Y. C, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's Eccleston by Caesario. Sweepstakes of 50 gs,, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Elwes's c. Master George by Orville. Houghton Meeting. — The Garden stakes of 100 gs., won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin by Chance. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Mr. Dawson's b. g. Cambrian by Sir Solomon. £50, the winner, to be sold for 300 gs., won by Mr. Thornhill's gr. c. Aquarius by Quiz. Sweepstakes of 100 gs each, A. B. M., won by Lord C. H. Somerset's b. h. OfFa's Dyke by Paynator. Handicap sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Woeful by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 25 gs each, T. Y. C, won by Gen. Gower's bl. f. Algarsife by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. Torrell's Lady of the Lake by Sorcerer. Sweep- stakes of 300 gs, each, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Sorcery. The Audley End stakes, won by Mr. Craven's br. c. Tooley by Walton. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1812. Newmarket, April 15. — Variety by Hyacinthus, three years old, 8st. 4lb. ; three mile heats. April 1 7. — Whalebone by Waxy, four years old, 1 1 st. ; three mUe heats. Chester, May 6. — Purfmet Cake by Hambletonian, four years old, 8st. 9lb. ; thrice round. Guildford, May 19. — Hylas by Benningbrough, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, {Hunters) May 26.— Maid of the Mill by Gouty, aged, list. lllb. ; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, June 23. — Mess by Hyacinthus, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Winchester, June 30. — Camerton by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. 122 HISTORY OF THE Ipswich, July 7- — Pope Joan by Waxy, three years old, 7st. Sib. ; two mile heats. Salisbury, July 8. — Camerton by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 28. — Pope Joan by Waxy, three years old, 7st. 71b. ; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 28. — Ganymede by Delphini, five years old, 8st. 2lb. ; four mile heats. Lewes, July 30. — Juniper by Whiskey, aged, i2st. 2lb. ; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 4. — Oliver Cromwell by Sir Oliver, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 13. — Hamlet by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. York, August 24. — Navigator by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 3lb. ; four mile heats. August 29- — Henrietta by Sir Solomon, five years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. Warwick, September 2 — York by Hambletonian, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 8. — Fulminator by Walton, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 16. — Bashful by Benningbrough, four years old, 7st. 8lb. ; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 21. — Slender BUly by Y. Woodpecker, four years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 1. — Hamlet by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; B. C. Carlisle, September 29. — Woodman by Y. Woodpecker, five years old, 8st. 61b ; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 12. — Ganymede by Delphini, five years old, 12st. ; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 21. — Charlotte by Buffer, four years old, 8st. 71b,; four mile heats. April 23. — Rosetta by Buffer, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 25. — Norfolk by Champion, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. June 9. — Jeroboam by Teddy the Grinder, four years old, Sst. 7lb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 123 June 11. — Paymaster by Commodore, six years old, 12st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. June 12. — Pope by Shuttle, five years old, Qst. ; three mile heats. June 13. — Hollyhock by Master Bagot, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 25. — Trim by Soldier, aged, 9st. ; three mile heats. Londonderry, July 7, — Miss Tooley by Teddy, four years old, 7st. lllb. ; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 22. — Charlotte by Buffer, five years old, 9st. 71b. ; four mile heats. July 25. — Miss Tooley by Teddy, four years old, 7st. 8lb. ; two mile heats. Currayh, September 8. — Whitenose by Don Quixote, six years old, 12st. ; four mile heats. September 10. — Oiseau by Camillus, three years old, 8st. ; two mile heats. September 11. — Miss Stavely by Shuttle, aged, lOst. ; four mile heats. October 14. — Norfolk by Champion, four years old, 9st. lllb. ; three mile heats. List of the number of winners got by the follow- ing stallions, and the number of prizes won by- each in the course of this year : — By Benningbrough 12 winners of 21 Prizes Cockfighter 3 9 „ Delphini 8 21 „ Diamond 3 6 „ Dick Andrews 7 17 „ Eagle 6 9 „ Gohanna 15 34 „ Hambletonian 10 28 „ Haphazard 6 12 Hyacinth 9 22 „ John Bull 5 10 „ Orville 8 21 „ Remembrancer 11 19 „ Sancho 15 20 „ Shuttle 10 20 „ 124 HISTORY OF THE Sir Peter Teazle 3 winners of 7 Prizes. Sir Solomon 7 „ 15 „ Sorcerer 18 >> 42 „ Stamford 9 >) 24 „ Trumpator 11 „ 26 „ Walton 10 >} 29 „ Waxy 12 „ 30 „ Whiskey 8 „ 23 „ In May of this year the attention of the public was occupied by the trial of Daniel Dawson, at the Spring assizes for the County of Cambridge, for poisoning the Eagle colt, the property of Sir F. Standish, at Newmarket, in the spring of 1811. His accomplice in crime, Cecil Bishop, having been ad- mitted King's evidence, disclosed the cruel and atrocious practices they had carried on from the year 1808 to the period when they committed the offence for which Dawson was then tried. It appeared from this fellow's evidence, that in 1809, Dawson had poisoned a brood mare and a hack, by putting corrosive sublimate into a trough at Doncaster, and that he (Dawson) had confessed to him that he had physicked Lord Darlington's Rubens, previous to the race for the Pavilion Stakes in 1808, but the dose not being strong enough, Rubens recovered and won the race. After mentioning other similar misdeeds, Bishop proceeded to describe how, at the instigation of Dawson, he had gone to Newmarket, and by means of a crooked syringe, had contrived to in- troduce a solution of arsenic into Mr. Prince's troughs tt the Ditch, and watched them till he had BRITISH TURF. 125 seen the horses drink, when he immediately went off to Dawson, informing him of the fact, that he might give the necessary notice to his aUies in the betting ring Notwithstanding this evidence, the Judge de- cided, without hearing the arguments of counsel, that the prisoner must be acquitted, on the grounds that the law did not recognize him as a principal. The Judge, however, refused to take bail for the prisoner, and held him in Cambridge gaol for trial at the autumn assizes on another indictment, charging him with poisoning two brood mares, the property of Mr. Northey, and a hack, belonging to Mr. Adams of Royston, at Newmarket, in 1809 and 10. Accordingly, on the 22nd of July, Dawson was again tried before the Hon. Mr. Justice Heath, his indictment being laid under the Act, 9 Geo. I. c. 22, sometimes called the Black Act. Upon the evidence of Bishop and others, he was con- victed of having infused poison into the troughs of Mr. Stevens, on the 10th of July 1809, and sen- tenced to death by the Judge. Dawson behaved with a coarse levity during the trial, frequently making use of oaths and horrid imprecations, whilst the witnesses were giving their evidence. His defence was a simple denial of his guilt, and he called no witnesses in his behalf. Lord Foley, Lord George Cavendish and others exerted themselves to obtain the extension of the royal clemency to his case, but without effect. 126 HISTORY OF THE and the unhappy criminal suffered the extreme penalty of the law on Saturday, the 8th of August, on the drop of Cambridge Castle. Nearly 10,000 persons were present on this occasion. His last words on the scaffold were to the effect that he was impressed with an idea " that he should ascend to heaven from the drop." PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C.j IN 1813. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 19. — The Craven stakes, won by Lord C. Somerset's b. h. OfFas's Dyke by Paynator. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs., Ab. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's ch. f. by Selim, out of Zoraida. Sweepstakes of 200 gs , Ab. M., eigbt sub- scribers, won by Lord Suffield's Hocus-pocus by Sorcerer out of a sister to Petworth. Lord Foley's ch.'^c. Soothsayer by Sorcerer beat Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Phantom, 8st. 71b. each, A. F., for 500 gs. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Venture by Haphazard. Produce Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., twenty-three subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Solyman by Selim. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Ne^dlle's b. f. Redicule by Shuttle. Sweepstakes of 200 "gs. each, Ab. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. Craven's b. c. The Captain by Waxy. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, four- teen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Grimalkin by Chance. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each,T. Y. C, won by Mr. Batson's ch. f. Pranks by Hyperion. Subscription Plate of £50., T. Y. C, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Pigot's b. h. Mantidanum by Sir Solomon. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T.Y. C, four subscribers. General Grosvenor's Poodle by Po- pinjay ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., three subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's b. f. by Giles. Subscription Plate of £50., D. M., won by Lord Sackville's b. c. by Young Eagle. The Billingbear stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's b. f. Pentagon by Selim. First Spring Meeting, Mai/ 3. — Subscription Plate of £50, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Rival by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. eacli, four subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. m. Donna Clara, BRITISH TURF. 127 by Csesario. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Smolensko, brother to Tliunderbolt by Sor- cerer ; 11 horses started. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, eight sub- scribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Truffle by Sorcerer. The Claret stakes, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus by Sorcerer. Produce sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, R. M., the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Soly- man by Selim ; received 50 gs. from Lord Jersey's Caterpillar by Hap- hazard, and the forfeits from two others, llie Newmarket stakes, twenty-four subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Smolensko. The Port stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's gr. c. Aquarius by Quiz. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Idle Boy by Hedley. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Darlington's b. f. by Giles. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, v/onby Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Comus. Handicap sweep- stakes of 25 gs., Ab. M., seven subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Vulpecula by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. f. Lady of the Lake by Sorcerer. Handicap sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, A. F., five subscribers. Lord Stowell's br. c. Cato by Sancho received forfeit from Lord Lowther's b. m. Dimity, and 10 gs. each from the Duke of Rutland's Grimalkin, the Duke of Grafton's Woful, and Mr. Glover's Mulberry. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Andrew's b. c. The Corporal by OrviUe. Subscription Plate of £50., won by Lord Foley's ch. c, by Selim. Second Spring Meeting, May 17. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's b. f. Pentagon by Selim. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. h. Truffle by Sorcerer. Handicap Plate of £50., won by Lord Stowell's br. c. Cato by Sancho. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Stowell's ch. m. Mockbird by Po- pinjay. Tlie Jockey Club Plate, won by General Grosvenor's ch. f. De- fiance by Gauntlet. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Idle Boy by Hedley. A Gold Cup, value 80 gs., &c., T. M. M,, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Foley's br. h. Teesdale by Mr. Teazle. Epsom, Wednesday June 2. — The Woodcot stakes, eleven subscrib- ers, won by Mr. Worthey's f. Cashew-nut by Eagle or Gamenut. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-one subscribers. Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Smolensko, brother to Thunderbolt by Sorcerer out of Wowski 1 ; Lord Jersey's br. c. Caterpillar by Haphazard 128 HISTORY OF THE out of Coarse Mary 2 ; Mr. Glover's b. c. by Haphazard out of a sister to Sigismunda 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-four subscribers, the Duke of Graf- ton's b. f. Music, by Waxy out of Woodbine 1 ; General Grosvenor's b. c. Vulpecula by Waxy 2 ; Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Wilful by Waxy 3. Ascot Heath. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Lowther's br. c. Euryalas by Trafalgar. Gold Cup, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Tre- vanion's b. c. Lutzen by Firelock. Newmarket, July Meeting, July 12. — The July stakes, fourteen sub- scribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Vittoria by Sorcerer. Renewal of the subscription of 10 gs. each, fifteen subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's gr. Aquarius by Quiz. The Town Plate, won by Mr. Vil- liers's bl. c. Don Cossack. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, A. F., fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. g. Dorus by Ben- ningbrough. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, won by Lord St well's ch. m. Mockbird by Popinjay. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, D. M., won by Mr. Barlow's br. h. Merryfield by Cockfighter. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. T. Y. C, won by Mr. Vansittart's b. f. Selima by Selim. Doncaster, September 27. — The St. Leger stakes, fifty subscribers, Mr. Watts's ch. f. Altisidora by Dick Andrews 1 ; Lord Fitz- william's b. c. Cameleopard by Camillus 2 ; Sir G. Armytage's b. c. Tiger by Sir Paul. NewmarJcei, First October Meeting, October 4. — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Sackville's ch. f. Alexander the Great. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by the Duke of York's ch c. Aladdin by Giles. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. L, four subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's b. c. Malek Adel by Orville. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. L, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's gr. c. Aquarius by Quiz. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. L, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Andrews's br. c. The Corporal by Or- ville. The Town Plate of £50,, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Panic by Gohanna. Second October Meeting, October 18. — The Garden stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Eccleston by Caesario. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., won by Mr, Lake's ch. c. Aladdin by Giles. One thirdof a subscription of 25 gs. each, b. c, twelve subscribers. Lord Lowther's gr. c. Aquarius by Quiz ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Lord Suffield's ch. c. Hocuspocus by Sorcerer. £50. T. Y. C, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Skipjack by BRITISH TURF. ] 2'J Whiskey. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Asmodeus by Eagle. The Town Plate, T. M. M., won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Pranks by Hyperion. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, A. F. won by Mr. Blake's b. f. Miss Whipthong by Giles. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Lake's Aladdin, by Giles. Houghton Meeting, Novf.mberl. — Sir C. Bunbury's Smolensko, beat in a match General Grosvenor's Redmond, D. L 200 gs. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., D. M., won by Mr. Ladbroke's ch. c. Hamlet by Hamble- tonian. A Subscription Plate of £50., won by General Gower's b. f. Londona by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. L won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Solyman by Selim. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C., won by Lord Stowell's b. c. by Waxy. A Subscrip- tion Plate of £50 won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Pranks by Hyperion. The Audley End Stakes, won by General Gower's b. f. Lama by Or- ville. Sweepstakes of 30 gs. each, T. Y. C., won by General Gower's b. f. Londona by Sorcerer. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1813. Chester, May 4.— Worcester by Sir C. Oliver, five years old, 9st. 61b. ; thrice round. Newmarket, May 3. — Defiance by Gauntlet, three years old, Sst. 4lb. ; three miles. May 6. — Magic by Sorcerer, four years old, ] 1st. ; three miles. Guildford, June 8. — Whalebone by Waxy, six years old, 12st. four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 15 ; (for hunters). — Aspern by Vermin, five years old, list. 9lb.; four mile heats. Neivcastle-upon-Tyne, June 22. — Knight-Errant by Sancho, four years old, lOst. 4lbs. ; four mile heats. Winchester, June 29- — Camerton by Hambletonian, five years old, 1 1st. 61b. ; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 6. — Billy by Sancho, three years old, 7st. lllb. ; two mile heats. Salisbury, July 2\. — Speculator by Paynator, five years old, list. 61b. ; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 27. — Defiance by Gauntlet, four years old, 9st. ; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 28.— Salamanca by Stamford, four years old, 7st. lllb.; four mile heats. VOL. II. K 130 HISTORY OF THE Lewes, August 5. — Whalebone by Waxy, six years old, 12st. ; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 10. — Brother by Sancho, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. York, August 23. — Catton by Golumpus, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 25. — Pericles by Evander, four years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. Warwick, September 7- — Don Julian by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 14. — Uncle Toby by Golumpus, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 22. — Marciana by Stamford, four years old, 7st. lllb. ; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 27. — Marciana by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 7- — Aquarius by Quiz, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Carlisle, October 7- — Agnes Sorrel by Stamford, four years old, 7st. 71b. ; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 11. — Gaiety by Gouty, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Richmond, October 13. — Harriet by Delphini, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 20. — Countess by Master Bagot, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 22. — Hesperus by Swindler, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 24. — Pigmalion by Swindler, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 8. — Interloper by Swindler, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June II {for five years olds.) — Milesius by Escape, four years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 12. — Hesperus by Buffer, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 131 Bellewxtown, June 24. — Lennox by Buffer, foui' years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 21. — Charlotte by Buffer, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. July 2^. — Lennox by Buffer, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, September 4. — Lennox by Buffer, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats, Curragh, September 8. — Fiat by The Hank, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 9. — Mount Eagle by Escape, three years old, Sst.; two miles. September 10. — Rosetta by Buffer, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. October 13.— Lennox by Buffer, four years old, 9st. lllb.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September. — Rainbow by Walton five years old, 8st. Sib.; four mile heats. List of the number of winners got by the fol- lowing celebrated stallions, and the number of prizes won by each in the course of this year. By Delphini 4 Winners of 9 Prizes „ Diamond .") , 13 „ „ Dick Andrews 8 15 „ „ Eagle 8 14 „ „ Giles 6 20 „ „ Gohanna 5 14 „ „ Hambletonian 9 14 „ „ Orville 9 14f „ „ Paynator 5 11 » „ Remembrancer 8 18 „ „ Sancho 21 38 „ „ Selim 10 24J „ „ Sorcerer 19 42 „ „ Stamford 13 39 „ „ Walton 7 26 „ „ Waxy 13 25 „ „ Whiskey 2 18 „ „ Young Whiske^ Y 4 8 „ k2 132 HISTORY OF THE Sir Charles Bunbury was exceedingly fortunate this year with his famous horse Smolensko ; but we shall take another opportunity of noticing the performances of this splendid racer. One unfortunate " better," Mr. Robert Bro- grave, having lost upwards of £8000 at Epsom, by backing the field against Smolensko, and being "unable to pay his bets, shot himself to avoid the shame of meeting his "turf" creditors, although he had £4000 in the hands of his bankers. Among other losers by this gentleman's unhappy death we find the name of Mr. Gull}^ the once cele- brated pugilist, but who, at this time having left *' the ring," had become one of the principal " betters on the turf." The Claret stakes at Newmarket this year, were won by Comus beating Cato, Crew, and Historia ; but on weighing after the race, Chifney, who rode Crew, made a complaint of crossing against both Comus and Cato, but the Jockey Club upon the evidence of the rider of Historia, decided in favour of the winner. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1814. Craven Meeting, April II. — The Craven stakes, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Glover's ch. h. Slender Billy by Y. Woodpecker. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs., eleven subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Bourbon by Sorcerer. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Watson br. c. Pericles by Evander. Pro- duce sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers. Gen. Gower's ch. c. by Sehm, out of the dam of Maid of Orleans. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Dundas's b. c. Liberator by Johnny, Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Smolensko by Sorcerer beat Mr. BRITISH TURr. 133 Prendergast's b. c. Tiger, A. F., 200 gs., h. ft. Sweepstakes of 200 ga. each, thirteen subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Bourbon by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Little Turk by Selim. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's b. c. Blucher by Waxy. The second class of the Oatlands' slakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. g. Doins by Benningbrough. The Maiden stakes of 200 gs., Ab. M., three subscribers, Mr. Andrews' b. c. Robin Adair by AValton out of Camdia; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's Cherry Bounce by Y. Whiskey. A Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C., won by Mr. Watson's br. c. Pericles by Evander. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Kellerman's b. c. Alcohol by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C., three subscribers, Mr. Andrews' b. c. by Sorcerer out of Anna; walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., six subscribers, won by Lord Rous's ch. c. Araxes by Quiz. A Subscription plate of £50, D. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. AVasp by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Lord F. Bentinck's b. c. Henry by Gamenut. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Bijou by Orville. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, R. M., three sub- scribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Vittoria by Sorcerer. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C. won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Onyx by Meteor. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. h. Grimalkin by Chance. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Hallet's b. h. Coelebs by Benninbrough, or Sir Peter ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M. three subscribers, won by Mr. Andrews' b. c. Robin Adair by Walton. The 2000 gs. stakes, thirty-one subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Olive by Sir Oliver. The Bellingbear Produce stakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., five subscribers, won by Lord Rouss ch. c. Araxes by Quiz. £50 subscription, won by Mr. Ladbroke's ch. h. Hamlet by Hambletonian. The Cockboat stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Paynes' b. f. Bizarre by Peruvian out of Violante. The Port stakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., ten subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's ch. c. Phosphor by Meteor. The New- market stakes of 50 gs. each, D. M., twenty-three subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's b. c. Blucher by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. 134 HISTORY OF THE each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Crockford's b. c. Democles by Young Whiskey. £30 by subscription, won by Lord Rous's g. c. Quizzer by Quiz. The 1000 gs. stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. f. Charlotte by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. N., six subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Pranks by Hyperion. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, three subscribers, won by Lord C. H. Somerset's br. f. Amanda by Sehm. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, nine subscribers, won by Sir C. Bun- bur)''s bl. c. Smolensko by Sorcerer. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. M., won by General Grosvenor's b. c. Cherrj-^-bounce by Y'oung Whiskey. The Duke of Grafton's b. h. Woful beat the Duke of Rutland's b. h. Grimalkin, D. I., 300 gs. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C., four subscribers, won by Lord F. Bentinck's b. c. Henry by Gamenut. Sweepstakes of 100 gs each, D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. h. Pointers by Giles. The Jockey Club plate, won by Mr. Neville's b. f. Ridicule by Shuttle. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Kellerman's b. c. Alcohol by Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's b. c. Skipjack by Young Whiskey. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndhara's b. c. Fun by Gohanna. Epsotn, Wednesday, May 25. — Tlie Woodcot stakes, won by Mr. Morland's b. f. Hippodamia by Eagle. Thursday.— The Derby stakes of 50 gs. each, fifty-one subscribers. Lord Stowell's b. c. Blilcher by Waxy 1; Mr. Prince's ch. c. Hap- hazard out of a sister to Sigismunda 2. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes of 50 gs. each, forty-four subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Medora by Sehm, dam by Sir Harry, grandam by Volunteer 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Vestal by Walton 2 ; the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Wire, sister to Whalebone 3 ; Sir G. Webster's b. f. Grand Duchess 4. Ascot Heath, June 7. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, N. M., twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman by Sehm. The Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, won by H. R. H. the Duke of York's ch. c. Aladdin by Giles. The Windsor Forest stakes of 50 gs., h. ft., won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Medora by Selim. The Gold Cup, value 100 gs. &c., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's 1). m. PraiikiJ l)y Hvpcriou. BRITISH TURF. 135 Newmarket July Meeting, July 11. — The July stakes, nineteen sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Minuet, sister to Music, by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T, Y. C, won by Sir C. Bun- bury's Skipjack by Young Whiskey. The Town plate, last mile and a distance of B. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman by Selim. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord G. H. Ca- vendish's bl. m. Cat by Stamford. Doncaster, September 26. — The St. Leger stakes, fifty-three sub- scribers, the Duke of Hamilton's b. c. William by Governor dam by Spadille 1 ; Lord Strathmore's br. c. Heart of Oak by Remembrancer 2. Neivmarkei October Meeting, October 3. — The Trial stakes, ten sub- scribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Pointers by Giles. Post sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman by Sehm. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, R. M., four subscribers, won by Gen Gower's bl c. Mulatto by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, four subscribers. Lord Suffield's b. c. Congress by Eagle or Haphazard. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. L, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Villiers' bl. c. Don Cossack by Haphazard. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, A. F., eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman by Selim. The Town plate, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Wire by Waxy. Second October Meeting, October 17. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, B. C, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. m. Pranks by Hyperion. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Alcohol by Whiskey 1 ; the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Medora 2. The Garden stakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Watson's br. h. Pericles by Evander. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, B. M., won by Lord G. H. Ca- vendish's bl. m. Cat by Stamford. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's b c. Partisan by Walton. The Town plate, T. M. M., won by Mr. Charlton's b. g. Don Rodrigo by Windle. The second class of Oatlands' stakes, R. M., won by Gen. L. Gower's b. c. Bourbon by Sorcerer. A Sub- scription Handicap plate of £50, won by Lord Foley's ch. c. Scape- well by Haphazard. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. M., won by Mr. Ferrett's b. h. Bluster by Orlando. Houghton Meeting, Octobei- 31. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Watson's br. h. Pericles by Evander. A Gold 136 IJISTORY OF THE cup, value 90 gs., fourteen subscribers, won bj' Lord G. H. Caven- dish's bl. m. Cat by Stamford. Sweepstakes of lOOgs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. brother to Hedley by Gohanna ; Gen, Grosvenor's b. c. Cherry-bounce fell lame. Handicap stakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Stonehewer's ch. h. Hamlet by Hanibletonian. Handicap stakes of 10 gs. each,T. M. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Stonehewer's ch. h. Hamlet. A sub- scription handicap plate of £50, D. I., won by Mr. Stonehewer's ch. h. Hamlet. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr- Charlton's b. c. Mistake by Fildener. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Selim out of Canary- bird. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, ten subscribers, won by Lord Sackville's b. h. Pointers by Giles. The Audley End stakes, won by Mr. Villier's br. h. Merryfield by Cockfighter. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1811. Newmarket, April 25. — Sorcery by Sorcerer, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. Api-il 28. — Aquarius by Quiz, four years old, list.; three mile heats. Cluster, May 3. — Charles Surface by Sir Oliver, four years old 8st. 2lb.; thrice round. Guilford, Mat/ 31. — Quizzer by Quiz, foiu" years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 7, {for hunters). — Ch. m. by Walton, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 21. — Don Carlos by Sir Charles, four years old IGst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Ipswich, Jm/i/ 5.— Araxes by Quiz, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 26. — Jesse by Totteridge, five years old, list. 61b.; foiu' mile heats. Rdinhurgh, August 3. — Silverlocks by Remembrancer, 7st. lllb,; four mile heats. Lewes, August 4. — Quizzer l)y Quiz, four years old, lOst. 4lb; fou mile heats. Chelmsford, August H. — Lama by Orville, four years old, 9st.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 18/ Nottingham, August 9. — Rinaldo by Milo, four years old, Sst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 17. — Quizzer by Quiz, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 17. — Tooley by Walton, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. York, August 22. — Don Carlos by Sir Charles, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. August 27. — Marciana by Stamford, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 6. — Rinaldo by Milo, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 13. — Viceroy by Sancho, four years old, lOst. 4 lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 21. — Elizabeth by Sancho, four years old, 7st. 1 lib.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 16. — Don Carlos by Sir Charles, four years old, lOst. 41b.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October Q. — Merryfield by Cockfighter, six years old, 12st.; B. C. Carlisle, October 6. — Woodman by Woodpecker, aged, Sst. 12lb.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 10. — Epperston by Delphini, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. JN IRELAND. Curragh, April 26. — Luxuria by Swordsman, three years old, Sst. 7lb.; four mile heats. April 28. — Norfolk by Champion, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 30. — Steersman by Commodore, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. June 14. — The Doubt by the Hank or Schedoni, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June 16. — Norfolk by Champion, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 17. — Queensbury ])y Remembrancer, five years old, Qst.; three mile heats 138 HISTORY OF THE June 18. — Norfolk by Champion, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstowv, June 30. — Norfolk by Champion, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 20. — Lennox by Buffer, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. Bdlewstoum, July 23. — Tilbury by Young Chariot or Windle, four years old, 7st. 1 lib.; four mile heats. Londonderry, August 1. — Tilbury by Young Chariot, &c., four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 14. — Whitenose by Don Quixote, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 15. — Poor Pat by Pipes, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. September 16. — Jannette by Camillus, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Loi-d Lieutenant's Plate, September 17. — Milesius by Escape, five years old, Sst. 8lb.; four mile heats. Curragh, October 19. — Master Robert by Buffer, three years old, Sst. three mile heats. . List of the number of winners, got by the follow- ing celebrated stallions, and the number of prizes won by each in the course of this year. By Benningbrough 9 winners of 21 prizes. ,, Camillus t> 11 „ Dick Andrews 8 22 „ Eagle 10 23 „ Gohanna 9 27 ,, Hambletonian 8 13 „ Haphazard 10 19 „ Meteor 5 „ 16 „ Orville 18 31 ,, Paynator 5 12 „ Quiz 4 ,, 13 ,, llemeinbrancer 8 lb ,, Sancho 13 29 BRITISH TUUF. 139 By Selim by Buzzard 14 winners o Sorcerer Stamford Walton Waxy Whiskey Young Whiskey 13 13 8 9 4 6 44 prizes. 22 30 19 17 10 14 In this year died, in Lord Montgomery's stud, the valuable stallion, John Bull, whose sire, For- titude, was got by Herod, and dam by Eclipse. He was bred by the Earl of Grosvenor, and in 1792 won the Produce stakes at Newmarket, and the Derby at Epsom. He was the sire of Alfred, Csesario, Enterprize, Ferdinand, Muly Moloch, Vandal, Violante, &c. &c. Only two horses, Smolensko and Solyman, were entered for the Claret stakes this year, no others venturing against them, both being at the time first favourites for the Derby. The following celebrated race-horses changed hands this year; the Duke of Rutland's Grimalkin sold to the Emperor of Austria for 1700 gs. (his Grace refusing 2000 gs. for Soothsayer) ; Mr. Gas- coine's Cannon-ball by Sancho for 2000 gs. to Lord Jersey ; and Mr. Watts' Tramp to the same noble- man for 1200 gs. On the 25th of July, the stud of Mr. R. Lad- broke, then lately deceased, was sold at Messrs. Tattersall's, and produced 2,925 gs. Whalebone by Waxy, fetched 510 gs.; Octavius by Orville, 630 gs.; Hamlet by Hambletonian, 510 gs.; Eagle, HO HISTORY OF THE 260 gs.; Miss Wasp, a brood mare by Waxy, 400 gs.; &c. &c. The Goodwood races, Avhich during the war had suffered from the absence of the Duke of Rich- mond, while serving in the armies of his country, were this year revived, with excellent sport, and a fashionable and numerous attendance. Among other distinguished visitors, the Duke of Wellington accompanied the noble proprietor on the course. In September, the well-known and eccentric Colonel Thornton left this country to take up his residence in France, where he continued till his death. He took with him three carriages, ten horses, and his falconer and hawks. On the 29tli of the same month, the following race between Captain Hanson's grey gelding, and a bay horse, the charger of an officer of the 14th dragoons, excited much attention in the sporting world. The conditions were to gallop twelve miles over Blackwater trotting ground ; and the match was won by the bay horse, which performed the distance as follows, viz : — 1st mile 2nd „ 3rd „ 4th „ 5th „ 6th „ 7th „ 8th „ 9th „ 2 10 2 8 BRITISH TIIRF. m. s. 10th „ 2 6 11th „ ■2 9 12th „ . . . . 2 10 141 25 11 PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1815. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 10. — The Craven stakes, twenty- one subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Wire by Waxy, three years old. The first Rid dies worth stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., for the produce of mares covered in 1811, colts 8st. 71b., and fillies Sst. 4lb., Ab. M., untried mares or untried stallions allowed 3lb., if both 5lb., eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Narle's ch. c. Sir Joshua by Rubens out of sister to Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Dis- cord by Popinjay out of Brise'i's. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. I., ten subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Cannon Ball by Sancho. Sweepstakes of 300 gs. each, D. M., three subscri- bers. Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. Mouse by Sir David, received forfeit ; Mr. Payne's ch. f. Zora, withdrew her stake. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Wliisker, brother to Whalebone, by Waxy, received forfeit from Lord Darlington's b. c. by Selim out of Lady Brough withdrew his stake. The Billingbear Filly stakes, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Discord, by Popinjay. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., eight subscribers won by Lord Rous'sch. c. Equator by Zodiac out of Grey Duchess. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Cecil by Stamford. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. L, ten subscribers, won by Mr. VilUers' bl. c. Don Cossack by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., Ab. M., won by Mr. Andrews' b. c. Garus by Hambletonian. Pro- duce sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, Ab. M., five subscribers, Mr. Hallett's ch. f. the Desired by Scud. The Billingbear stakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., four subscribers, won by Lord Rous' ch. c. Equator by Zodiac. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers. Lord Jersey's br. f. Sehm out of Maiden, re\ ft. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., for fillies. Ab. M., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's Mouse by Sir David. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., won by Gen Gower's b. c. Raphael by Rubens. 142 HISTORY OF THE First Spring Meeting, April 24. — ITie Gipping stakes of 200 gs. each, R. M., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Andrews' br. c. Garus by Harabletonian. The Cockboat stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., four subscribers. Sir J. Shelley's b. c. by Walton out of Vulture's dam, walked over. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, Mr. Stone- hewer's c. by Selim, rec. ft. The 2000 gs. stakes, won by Lord Rous' ch. c. Tigris by Quiz, llie Claret stakes of 200 gs. each, D. I., six subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Bourbon by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. f. Walton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Aladdin by Giles. The Port stakes of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Wire by Waxy. The Newmarket stakes of 50 gs. each, won by Lord Lowther's br. c. Busto by Clinker. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T, Y. C, five subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. by Stavely. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Watson's br. c. Pauline by Sir Paul. The 1000 gs. stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., twelve subscribers, won by Lord Foley's br. f. by Selim. Sweep- stakes of 150 gs. Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Urville's ch. c. Sir Joshua by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Minuet by Waxy. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Stonehewer's ch. c. Slender Billy by Young Woodpecker. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., seven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Blake's br. c. Lobo by Eagle. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Partisan by Walton. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, D. L, six subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon ball. The Jockey <;lub plate, won by Mr. Vilhers' hi. h. Don Cossack by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, T. Y. C, nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Medora by Selim. The Whip was challenged for during this meeting by Mr. Watson's br. h. Pericles, six years old, and the same not being accepted, that gentleman became entitled to it. Epsom, Wednesday, May 24. — The Woodcote stakes of 30 gs. each, h, ft. nine subscribers, won by Gen Gower's ch. f. Rivulet by Rubens. Thursday 25. — 'llie Derby stakes, fifty-one subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Whiskey by Waxy out of Penelope, 1. Gen. (lower's b. c. Raphael out of Iris, 2. BRITISH TURF. 143 Friday 26.— The Oaks' stakes, forty-eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Minuet by Waxy, 1. Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. Mouse by Sir David, 2. Mr. Craven's b. f. Nadejda by Gra- nicus, 3. Ascot Heath. — The Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Wanderer by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers. Gen. L. Gower's b. c. Raphael by Rubens, walked over. The Gold cup, won by H.R.H. the Duke of York's ch. h. Aladdin by Giles. Newmarket July Meeting, July 10. — The July stakes, nineteen sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Belvinia by Stamford. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord F. Bentinck's b. h- Pointer by Giles. Sweepstakes of oO gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Quinola by Waxy. The Town plate of i:'50, won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Quinola. Doncaster. — The St. liCger Stakes of 25 gs. fifty-nine subscribers. Sir W. Maxwell's b. c. Filho da Puta by Haphazard, 1. Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. by Orville out of Mary, 2. Colonel King's b. c. Fulford by Orville, 3. Mr. Mason's b. c. Shepherd, brother to Herds- man, 4. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 2. — The Trial stakes, D. M., thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman by Selim. The Newmarket St. Leger stakes, D. L, thirty- five subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Quiniola by Waxy. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Osman by Selim. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Payne's b. h. Pointers by Giles. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. A. F., eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Minuet by Waxy. The Town plate of £50, D. I., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Discord by Popinjay. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. D. M., three subscribers, Mr. Lake's b. c. Castanet by Granicus ; received forfeit. Second October Meeting, October 16. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, B. C, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. h. Idle boy by Hedley. The Garden stakes of 100 gs. each T. M. M. won by Mr. Andrews' b. c. by Orville out of Canidia. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, B. M., won by Mr. Blackford's br. f. Castrella by Castrel. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, R. M., won by Mr. Neville's ch. c. Sir Joshua by Rubens. The 144 HISIORY OF THE Town plate of ,£50, T. M. M. won by Mr. Batson's ch. li. Idle boy by Hedley. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M. won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Fandango by Selim. Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon- ball, received forfeit ; from Lord F. Bentinck's Monkey, in a match for A.. F., -200 gs. half forfeit. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. M., Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Bourbon by Sorcerer. Houghton Meeting, October 30. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs' each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Cussan's ch. f. Medora by Selim. Handi- cap stakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Craven's b. f. Na- dejda by Granicus. A Gold cup, value 90 gs. A. F., won by Mr, Lake's b. c. Cashew by Gamenut or Bobtail. A Subscription handi- cap plate of £50, D. L, won by Sir C. Bunbury's br. h. Muley by Orville. Handicap stakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Quinola by Waxy. The Audley end stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's Wanderer by Gohanna. Handicap stakes of 25 gs. each, A. F,, won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. c. Equator by Zodiac. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1815. New7n,arket, April 12. — Wire by Waxy, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; three mile heats. April 27. — Don Cossack by Haphazard, four years old, list.; three mile heats. Chester, May 2. — Spartan by Milo, four years old, 8st. '2lb.; thrice round. Guildford, May 30. — Wanderer by Gohanna, four years old, lOst 4lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 6, ffor hunters). — Ch. m., name and pedigree unknown, aged, list. lOlb.; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, July 4. — Don Carlos by Sir Charles, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 4. — Wire by Waxy, four years old, 9st. 211).; two mile heats. Winchester, July 18. — Compromised between Merryfield, aged, 12st. 2lb., and Grey Marquis, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, July 18. — Meteor by Milo, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, July 2G. — Sir William Wallace by Sir David, three years old, Gst.; four mile heats. Salisbury, July 2(i. — Wanderer by (iohanna, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. BRITTSFl TURF. 145 Lewes, August 9. — Wanderer by Gohanna, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, August 15. — Cat by Stamford, six years old, 9st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Canterbury, August 16. — Wire by Waxy, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 21. — Jack-my-Lad by Williamson's ditto, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 5. — Spartan by Milo, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 12. — Spartan by Milo, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 20. — Legacy by Benningbrough, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Boncaster, September 25. — Bay Colt by OrviUe, four years old ; four mile heats. Carlisle, October 3. — Epperston by Delphini, aged, 8st. 12lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 5. — Araxes by Quiz, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; B.C. Caledonian Hunt, October 9. — Epperston by Delphini, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Richmond, October 11. — Altisidora by Dick Andrews, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 25. — Luxima by Swordsman, four years old, 8st. 7lb.; four mile heats. April 27. — Milecius by Escape, five years old, lOst. 4lb., four mile heats. April 29. — Blackthorn by Ebony, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 13. — Whitewall by Camillus, four years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 15. — Queensbury by Remembrancer, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 16. — Nabockhsh by Rugantino, four years old, 98t.; three mile heats. VOL. II. L 146 HISTORY OF THE June 17. — Charlotte by Buffer, aged, 8st. lllb.; four mile heats, Bellewstown, June 29. — Nabocklish by Rugantino, four years old, 9st. 71b. Royal Corporation, (for six years olds) , July I9. — Wrangler by Buffer, four years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 22. — Blackthorn by Ebony, four years old, 8st. 9lb.; three mile heats. Londonderry, Auyust 4. — Tilbury by Chariot, five years old, 8st. 9lb.; three mile heats. Ciirragh, September 13. — Wliitenose by Don Quixote, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 14. — Oakstick by Fitz-Emily, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. September 15. — Miss Tooley by Teddy, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. October 18. — Jumelle by Buffer, three years old, Sst. 4lb.; three mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September \g. — Sir Roger by Sir Walter, four years old, 7st. 1 lib.; four mile heats. List of the number of winners got by the fol- lowing celebrated stallions, and the number of prizes won by them in the course of this year : — By Benningbrough 5 Winners of 9 Prizes. Camilhis 9 „ 18 Cardinal York 4 „ 11 Castrel 7 „ 16 Delphini 3 „ 9 Dick Andrews 10 „ 17 Gohanna 8 „ 29 Hambletonian 10 „ 17 Haphazard 11 „ 11 Meteor 5 „ 15 Orville 20 42 Remembrancer 12 ,, 23 Rubens 9 » 30 Selim 15 „ 28 Sorcerer 5 „ 10 BRITISH TURF. 3y Stamford 9 Winners of 13 Prizes „ Walton 9 „ 26 „ „ Waxy 9 „ 26 „ 147 The Duke of Dorset, a young and amiable noble- man, who only came of age on the 15th of No- vember, 1814, most unhappily lost his life from an accident he met with while hunting in Ireland, in the February of this year. Carried by Lord Pow- erscourt and his attendants to the nearest dwell- ing, and placed on a hard mattress, he requested to be raised, in order that he might breathe more freely ; and while this was being done, fancying himself slipping off the couch, he exclaimed : "I am off!" and shortly after expired. We quote this circumstance merely that we may refer to the immoral and unworthy feeling w^hich must influence those who could parrot this simple exclamation into the defiance of the atheist and infidel, and then quote it as an instance of the " gross irreligion of sportsmen." L 2 148 HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER IV, Racing in Great Britain from 1815 to 1820 — Death of Joseph Rose, the Jockey — Match between Sir Joshua and Filho da Puta — Re- markable death of Sir Joshua — Race for a gold cup and 3000 gs. on the Curragh (Ireland) — Death of Edward EUerker, Esq. — Enor- mous betting at Epsom Races — Attempt to get up races on Worm- wood Scrubs, near London, prevented by the Quarter-Master- General of the Forces — Death of Colonel Mellish — Death of Mr. Richard Goodisson, the trainer of Newmarket — Sale of General Gower's stud. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1816. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 15. — The Craven stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Bourbon by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., four subscribers, won by Lord Maynard's b. c. Paukakou by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., five subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Crecy by Walton. The Riddlesworth stakes of 200 gs. each, twenty-one subscribers, won by Mr Andrews' b. c. Nectar by Walton out of I'Huile de Venus. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., five subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Walton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's bl. f. Yarico by Sorcerer ; walked over. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, ten subscribers, won by I^ord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscrib- ers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Milton by Waxy, received three-fourths, and Sir C. Bunbury's c. by Thunderbolt out of Eleanor one-fourth of the two forfeits. Produce stakes of 50 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Mr. Haffenden's bl. f. Pythoness by Sorcerer. A Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Lord Rous's ch. c. BRITISH TURF. 149 Tigris by Quiz. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 gs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. h. Slender Billy by Young Woodpecker. The Claret stakes of 200 gs., four subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. St. Sebastian! by Castrel. The Port stakes of 100 gs., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Whiskey by Waxy. First Spring Meeting, Monday April 29. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's Yarico by Sorcerer. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Partisan by Walton. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs., B. C, five subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. h. Aladdin by Giles. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-seven sub- scribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Nectar by Walton. Produce stakes of 100 gs., T. M. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. f. by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 30 gs. each, D. M., won by Orville. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Alien by Dick Andrews. £50 by sub- scription, B. C, won by Lord Jersey's br. h. Fugitive by Camillus. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Lord Rous's ch. c. Tigris by Quiz. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Belvo- rina by Stamford. Subscription handicap plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Lord Darlington's ch. c. Sir Thomas by Sir David 1 ; Mr. Cus- san's ch. f. Medora 2. The 1000 gs. stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Rhoda by Asparagus. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., R. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Rous's b. c. Firemaster by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Milton by AVaxy. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each. A. F., six subscribers, won by Mr. Blanchard's b. f. Castrella by Castrell. Subscription handicap plate of £50, won by Lord Darlington's br. c. Paulus by Sir Paul. Second Spring Meeting. — Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Stowell's b. h. Golden Leg by Waxy. Han- dicap plate of £50, A. F., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer by Gohanna. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Fandango by Selim. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. c. Equator by Zodiac 1 ; the Duke of Graf- ton's b. h. Partisan 2. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. h. Pointers by Giles. Handicap 150 HISTORY OF THE sweepstakes of 5 gs. each with £50, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho. The Jockey club plate, B. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer by Gohanna ; walked over. Epsom, Wednesday, May 29. — The Woodcot stakes, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Dick Andrews out of his barb mare. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-one subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Prince Leopold by Hedley outof Gramarie by Sorcerer 1 ; Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Nectar by Walton 2 ; Lord Stowell's eh. c. by Walton out of Pauhna 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-eight subscribers, won by Lord G. L. Gower's b. f. Landscape by Rubens 1 ; Lord Foley's b. f. Duenna by Sir David 2 ; Mr. Walker's ch. f. by Selim, dam by Sky- scraper 3. Newmarket, July Meeting, July 18. — The July stakes, thirty-three subscribers. Lord Stowell's b. c. Merrymaker by Dick Andrews 1 ; Lord Stowell's ch. f. Lady Charlotte by Dick Andrews 2. First year of the renewal of the stakes of 10 gs. each, won by Lord Jersey's br. h. Fugitive by Camillus. .£'50, D. L, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each., T. Y. C, Mr. Wyndham's b. f. by Gohanna. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, R. M., Lord Suffield's b. c. Congress by Eagle or Haphazard. The Town plate of £50, won by Lord Foley's b. f. Duenna by Sir David. Doncaster, Monday, September 23. — The St. Leger stakes, forty-six subscribers, won by Sir B. R. Graham's b. f. The Duchess (late Duchess of Levan) by Cardinal York, dam by Benningbrough 1 ; Mr. Watts' b. c. Captain Candid by Cerberus out of Mandane 2 ; the Duke of Leeds' b. c. Rasping by Brown Bread, dam by Pegasus 3. Newmarket First October Meeting. — The Trial stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Minuet by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's ch. c. Elector by Election. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, D. L, three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Milton by Waxy, received forfeit. One third of a subscription of 25 gs., A. F., eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Discord by Popinjay. The Newmarket St. Leger stakes, D. L, thirty-two subscribers, won by Mr. Ferret's b. c. So- vereign by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Foley's ch. m. Scheherazade by Selim. One third of a sub- scription of 25 gs., A. F., eighteen subscribers, Mr. Lake's b. c. BRITISH TURF. 151 Prince Leopold by Hedley walked over ; Lord Egremont's ch. c. Elector received 30 gs. to withdraw. 50 gs., B. C, won by Lord Rous's ch. c. Tigris by Quiz. The Tower plate, D. I., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Scarecrow by Canopus. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., D. M., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Golden Leg by Waxy, Sweepstakes of 200 gs., each, D. M., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Bourbon by Sorcerer. Second October Meeting, October 14. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. h. Aladdin by Giles. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Boyce's Nadejda by Granicus. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. by Gohanna. Tlie first class of the Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, won by Mr. Rush's ch. c. Scrapall by Granicus. A Subscription handicap plate of £50 won by Mr. Bay- zand's ch. c. Sorcerer. The Town plate, T. M. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Scarecrow by Canopus. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer by Go- hanna. Sweepstakes of 300 gs., h. ft., R. M., won by Mr. Wynd- ham's gr. c. Skim by Gohanna. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr Neville's br. f. Guendolen by Sorcerer. Houghton Meeting, October 28. — The Garden stakes of 100 gs., D. 1., won by Lord Foley's b. f. Duenna by Sir David. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, won by Lord Foley's ch. f. Canvas by Rubens ; re- ceived forfeit. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's Skim by Gohanna. £50, last three miles of the B. C, was to be sold for 300 gs. &c., won bj"^ Mr. Wyndham's b. c Scarecrow by Canopus ; the winner was claimed. Handicap stakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C„ won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. c. Equator by Zodiac. Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Lord Stowell's br. c. Brush by Rubens. The Houghton Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, A. M., fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. AVanderer by Gohanna. Handicap stakes of 25 gs. each, D, M., won by Mr. Neville's br. f. Guendolen by Sorcerer. A Subscription handicap plate of £50, D. L, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Scarecrow by Canopus. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Whiskey by Waxy. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, Mr. Prince's ch. f. by Walton out of CapeUa. The Audley End stakes, won by Mr. Stephenson's b. f. CastreUa by Castrel. 152 HISTORY OF THE WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN I8O7. Newmarket, April 29. — Discord by Popinjay, three years old, 8st, 3lb.; three mile heats. May 2. — Wanderer by Gohanna, four years old, list.; three mile heats. Chester, May 7. — Comedian by Grimaldi, four years old, 8st. 2lb.; three times round. Guildford, June 4. — Wanderer by Gohanna, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 11, {for hunters.) — Toy by Hedley, five years old, list. 9lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, June 25. — Colleague by Dick Andrews, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 2. — Tigris by Quiz, four years old, 9st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Chelmsford July 23. — Minuet by Waxy, four years old, 8st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Nottingham, July 23. — Nottingham by Windle, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 30. — Robin Adair by Walton, five years old, list. Clb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 7- — Garus by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 7. — Wanderer by Gohanna, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 14. — Seagrave by Walton, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 14. — Doctor Russell by Whitelock, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. August 24. — Legacy by Benningbrough, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Warwick, September Z. — Araxes by Quiz, five years old, list. Gib.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 10. — Araxes by Quiz, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 18.— B. f. by Camillus, four years old, 76t. lllb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TUR^. 153 Doncaster, September 23. — Everlasting by Luck's-all, four years old^ lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 3. — Anticipation by Hambletonian, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; B. C, Carlisle, October 1 . — Orphan by Camillus, four years old, 7st. 71b.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 7- — Epperston by Delphini, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, October 10. — King David by Remembrancer, five years old, 8st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, 'April 23. — Peturia by Orville, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 25. — Nabocklish by Rugantino, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 27. — Cossack by Master Bagot, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June II. — Billy the Beau by Soldier, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats June 13, (for six years olds.) — Nabocklish by Rugantino, ^ve years old, I2st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 14. — Tamerlane by Camillus, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 15. — BallinakiU by Washington, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 27.— Platoff by Master Bagot, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, JwZy 24.— Annaby Jerry Sneak, sLx years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, July 27.— PlatoflF by Master Bagot, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 5.— Platoff by Master Bagot, four years old, 78/. lllb.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 1 1 .—Milesias by Escape, aged 12st.; four mile heats. September 12.— Phantom by Swordsman, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. 154 HISTORY OF THE September 13. — Ch. m. by Schedoni, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 15. — Wellington by Schedoni, three years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 14. — Wire by Waxy, five years old, 8st. 81b.; four mile heats. The following is a list of races won by horses got by the following stallions in this year : — Camillus 38 Selim 24 Dick Andrews . . 38 Sir David^ . 34 Gohanna 22 Sorcerer 25 Orville 25 Walton 28 Rubens 29 Waxy 24 On the 26th of February in this year, 1816, Joseph Rose, for many years jockey to Thos. Sta- pleton Esq., died at York in the 80th year of his age. On the first day of the Craven Meeting at New- market, the following match attracted an immense concourse of spectators. It was between Mr. Neville's ch. c. Sir Joshua by Rubens, 8st. 21b., and Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Filho da Puta, by Haphazard, winner of the Doncaster St. Leger stakes in 1815, 8st. 91b.; R. M., 1000 gs. h. ft. Sir Joshua took the lead, which he maintained throughout, winning by a neck, after a spirited struggle. W. Arnold jockied the winner, and T. Goodison rode Filho, in excellent style. Large sums depended on this event; the betting at starting BRITISH TURF. 155 being eleven to eight and six to four on Sir Joshua. After Sir Joshua had been beaten at the First Spring Meeting at Newmarket, by Castrella by Castrel, for the Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., Mr. Houldsworth challenged Sir Joshua to run the same match over again for 2000 gs. which offer was declined by Mr. Neville, who had the misfortune to lose this famous horse from an accident at Newmarket, on the 14th of December. As this case is one of rare occurrence, we give the report of Mr. Bowles of Cambridge, who was employed to examine the carcase. " With res- pect to the appearance of Sir Joshua, on opening his abdomen, I found at least four pails full of coagulated and fluid blood. His near pelvis bone was fractured, just where the head of the thigh is recurved into the socket, and a portion of the fractured bone had forced its way into the abdomen, and by tearing the blood vessels, made an immense wound, which caused the fatal haemorrhage. I think the accident must have occurred from the horse getting up hastily, having seen several simi- lar fractures ; but no instance in which the bone had forced itself into the cavity of the belly. Sir Joshua's lungs, and every other part which I saw, appeared perfectly sound." On the 22nd of April Mr. Bruen's b. f. Wire by Waxy, which he had purchased of the Duke of 15t> HISTORY OF THE Grafton six months previously for 3000 gs. won a Gold cup and stakes to the amount of 3000 gs. over the Curragh, Ireland. This race excited consi- derable interest in England, as well as inlreland,and Mr. Bruen is said to have won £20,000 on the event. On the 16th of June, Edward Ellerker Esq., died at Hart, near Hartlepool, in the 84th year of his age. This gentleman was well known on the Turf, as an owner and breeder of race-horses, among the most famous of which were Snake, Regulus, Charmer, Minerva, Saxoni, Windlestone, Cardinal York, Cleveland, Archduke, Slender Billy, Lorenzo, &c. No less a sum than 300,000 gs., is said to have been paid and received at Tattersall's in the set- tlement of the betting at Epsom races in this year. On the 21st of October in this year General Gower's stud was sold at Tattersall's. The fol- lowing are some of the prices : Raphael, stallion, four years old, by Rubens out of Iris. Iris, brood mare, by Brush, covered by Haphazard. Landscape, brood mare, (winner of the Oaks') covered by Woeful Mitre, brood mare by Waxy, covered by Haphazard. Miranda, brood mare, by Sorcerer, covered by Phantom. Petronilla, brood mare, by Sir Peter, covered by Phantom. Anastasia, brood mare, by Trumpator, covered by Haphazard Mirth, brood mare, by Trumpator, covered by Raphael. . 205 75 300 105 110 105 99 60 The amount realized, by the sale of the whole studj two year olds and yearlings included, was 2,403 gs. BRITISH TURF. 157 PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1817. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 7. — The Craven stakes, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Roller by Quiz. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each for colts, &c., D. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. Student by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, colts and fillies, &c , D. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f Trictrac by Dick Andrews. The third Riddes worth stakes, Ab. M., twenty-four subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Young Wizard by Wizard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's br. c. Gazelle by Sorcerer. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's bl. c. Pickaxe by Pioneer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. The Student by Dick Andrews. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., four subscribers, won by Sir C. Bunbury's bl. c. Moscow by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. by Ca- nopus. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., A. F., won by Mr. Shakspeare's ch. h. Osraan by Sehm. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. F. Thornhill's ch. c. The Cryer by Sorcerer. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Anticipation by Hambletonian. Sweep- stakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. by Eaton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. The Student. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. L, nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Rut- land's b. c. Fandango. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. f. Leech by Election ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Lowther ; paid 50 gs. compromise to Major Wilson. The extra class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. L, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Dundas' gr. f. Mermaid by Ca- nopus. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. D. M., won by Mr. Rush's b. f. Cabinet by Haphazard. A Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Villier's br. c. Crusada by Sir David. The Claret stakes, four sub- scribers, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. c. BobadU by Rubens. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M. won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. 158 HISTORY OF THE Trictrac by Dick Andrews. A Gold cup, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer. The Billingbear stakes, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. The Flyer by Vandyke Jun. The Port stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Prince Leopold by Hedley. First Spring Meeting, April 2 1 . — The Cockboat stakes, four sub- scribers, won by Lord Rous' ch. c. Fascinator by Sorcerer. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's gr, c. by Canopus. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., five sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Fandango by Selim. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C., won by Lord Stowell's ch. f. The Ambassadress by Dick Andrews. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, four subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's b. g. Belville by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., six sub- scribers won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. brother to Raphael by Rubens. Produce sweepsti^kes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Sorcerer. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty- four subscribers, won by Mr. Stonehewer's b. c. Manfred by Election. Tlie Newmarket stakes, D. M., twenty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's br. c. Gazelle by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, si.x subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's br. c. Aquilo ; received forfeit. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Skim by Gohanna. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by Mr. Watson's b. f. Neva by Cervantes. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Waterloo by Walton. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. R. Boyce's b. f. by Canopus. Second Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, A. F., three subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Skim by Gohanna. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Domine Sampson by Zodiac. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, five subscribers, won by H.R.H. the Duke of York's br. c. Gazelle by Sorcerer ; walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Stonehewer's br. f. Manfreda. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. c. Bobadil by Rubens. The Jockey club plate, B C, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Labrador by Jack-a-lantern. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Lord Suflield's ch. c. Bulow by Eaton. Epsom, on Wednesday .—'Uxq Woodcot stakes, won l)y Mr. Lake's Jeremy Gradus by Eaton. BRITISH TURF. 159 Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's ch. c. Azor by Selim out of Zoriada, 1. Mr, Wilson's ch. c. Young Wizard by Wizard, 2. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-seven subscribers, won by Mr. Watson's b. f. Neva by Cervantes out of Mary by Sir Peter, 1. Mr. Lake's b. f. Amabel, by Election out of ScrapaU's dam, 2. Mr. Blake's b. f. by Election out of Selim's dam, 3. The Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Trictrac by Dick Andrews. Ascot Heath, June 3. — The Oatlands' stakfis, won by Lord Dar- lington's b. g. BelviUe by Orville. The Gold cup, won by Mr. Blake's br. c. Sir Richard by Dick Andrews. Newmarket July Meeting, July 7- — The July stakes, twenty sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Loo by Waxy. Sweep- stakes of 50 gs. each, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Blake's b. c. by Election. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's ch. c. Azor by Selim ; received forfeit. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Lord Jersey's c. Parrot by Walton. The Town plate of £50, won by the Duke of Portland's ch. c. Indus by Quiz. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer by Gohanna. Handicap sweep- stakes of 15 gs. each, T.Y.C., won by Mr. Vansittart's b. f. Juniper. Doncaster, Monday, September 22. — The St. Leger stakes, fifty-two subscribers, won by Mr. Peirse's b. c. Ebor by Orville out of Cons- tantia by Walnut. 1. Mr. Watt's b. c. by Whitelock out of Rove- dino's dam, 2. The Duke of Hamilton's b. c. Restless by Remem- brancer, 3. Newmarket, First October Meeting, September 29. — The Trial stakes, ten subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Bourbon by Sorcerer. Post sweepstakes of 300 gs. each, won by Mr. Lake's br. c. Gazelle by Sorcerer. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. c. Bobadil by Rubens. The St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, twenty-six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Waterloo by Walton. Post sweepstakes of 300 gs., three subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. f. Leopol- dine by Walton. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., D. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. h. Sir Thomas by Sir David. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, twenty subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. David. The Town plate of ^50, won by Mr. Watson's br. c. Fitz-Orville by Orville. IGO HISTORY OF THE Second October Meeting, October 13. — Sweepstakes of 500 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Vansittart's ch. h. Equator by Zodiac. The Garden stakes, won by Mr. Terrett's b. c. Sovereign by Rubens. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, B. C, twenty subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho, 1 . Mr. Thornhill's ch. h. Anticipation, 2. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Wanderer by Gohanna. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's b. f. by Phantom. The Town plate of £50, T. M. M., won by Mr. Stone- hewer's ch. c. Maro by Waxy. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Canopus. Second class of the Oat- land's stakes, won by Mr. Terrett's b. c. Sovereign by Rubens. Houghton Meeting, October 27. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. f. Canvas by Rubens. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Farrell's b. c. The Duke by Bobtail. Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Chifney's b. f. Romp by Selim. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr, Prince's b. c. Captain Candid by Cerberus. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, R. M., won by Mr Udney's br. c. The Student by Dick Andrews. The Audley end stakes, won by Mr. Vansittart's b. c. Pendulum by Orville. The Houghton Oatlands' stakes of 30 gs. each, R. M., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Da\'id by Sir David. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Leech by Election. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1817. Newmarket, April 22. — Minuet by Waxy, three years old, 9st. 4lb.; three mile heats. April 24. — Tigris by Quiz, four years old, list.; three mile heats. Chester, May 6. — Catherine by Castrel, five years old, 9st. lib.; thrice round. Guildford, May 27. — Librador by Jack-a-lantern, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 3, Cfor hunters.) —Glow-worm by Brainworm, five years old, list. 9lb.; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, June 24. — Dio by Whitworth, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July I. — The Giant by Cerberus, three years old, 7st. Ulb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 161 Edinburgh, July 16. — Fitz-Orville by Orville, five years old, 8st. 3lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 22. — Duenna by Sir David, four years old, Sst. 5lb.; two mile heats. Nottingham, July 22. — Nottingham by Windle, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 29. — Araxes by Quiz, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 6. — Marksman by Paynator, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 13. — Ruler by Rubens, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Salisbury, Augustl3. — Araxes by Quiz, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. York, August 20. — D. I. O. by Whitworth, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 3. — Crecy by Walton, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 9- — Crecy by Walton, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 17. — Woodpecker Lass by Young Woodpecker, four years old, 7st. lUb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 22. — D. I. O. by Whitworth, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 30. — Fitz-Orville by Orville, five years old, Sst. 61b.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 2. — Bobadil by Rubens, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; B. C. Ayr, October 6. — King Da\'id by Remembrancer, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Richmond, October 8. — Woodpecker Lass by Young Woodpecker, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 22. — Phantom by Swordsman, three years old, Sst. 71b.; four mile heats. April 24. — Nabocklish by Rugantino, five years old, lOst ; four mile heats. VOL. II, M 162 HISTORY OF THE April 26. — Old Jack by Fitz-Emily, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 10. — Allgood by Goodall, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 12. — Spider by Sir Walter, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 13. — Platoff by Master Bagot, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 14.— Spider by Sir Walter, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 26. — PlatofFby Master Bagot, five years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 23. — Prince Leopold by Jerry Sneak, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, July 26. — Old Jack by Fitz-Emily, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 10. — Sir Tooley by Zodiac, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September II. — Souvenir by Recordon, three years old, lOst.; two mile heats. September 12.— Phantom by Swordsman, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, September 13. — PlatofF by Master Bagot, five years old, Sst. 8lb.; four mile heats. October 15. — Pope by Waxy Pope, three years old, Sst. 71b.; three mile heats. The following is a list of the number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions : — By Camillus 10 winners of 21 Prizes „ Canopus .5 17 „ „ Castrel 8 19 ., „ Cerberus 5 6 „ „ Dick Andrews 15 29 „ „ Election 8 14 „ „ Gohanna 4 10 „ BRITISH TURF. By Hambletonian 4 winners of 9 „ Orville 20 ,, 41 „ Paynator 2 12 „ Quiz 5 13 „ Remembrancer 7 18 „ Rubens 14 34 „ Selim 8 21 „ Sir David 7 20 ,, Sorcerer 13 25 „ Thunderbolt 4 13 „ Walton 15 40 „ Williamson's Ditto 5 14 163 The inhabitants of the parishes of Haniraer- smith and Fulham had subscribed and made preparations for the estabhshment of races an- nually on Wormwood Scrubs, when the following notice put an end to their exertions, which have never been renewed : — "1 do hereby give you notice not to come upon, or trespass, or commit any trespass in or upon a certain place called Wormholt Wood, otherwise Wormwood Scrubs, in the parish of Ful- ham, and the county of Middlesex ; and that in case you do so after this notice, you will be considered a wilful trespasser, and an action of law will be forth- with commenced against you for the same. " Signed by the solicitor, in behalf of the Quarter-Master-General of the Forces." " Dated, Aug. 14, 1817." In the same month, the well-known Colonel M 2 164 HISTORY OF THE Mellish died, at his farm at Hodsack Priory, aged 37. Had this gentleman confined himself to the turf, there is no doubt but that he would rather have increased than injured his fortune, as he was generally allowed to be a perfect judge of the powers, the qualities and capabilities of race- horses. Instead of this, he followed with avidity, and an utter recklessness of expense, every sporting pursuit, and even among the pugilists he was reckoned the patron of their art, which was then much more in vogue as a public amusement than at the present day. As a na- tural consequence, the late Colonel soon ran through his immense paternal property at Blythe, which was accordingly sold, and he retired to his farm at Hodsack Priory, bearing his change of circumstances with perfect equanimity. During the short period which he served in the Peninsular War, he obtained much credit for his military talents, his activity, and patience of fatigue, and was appointed aid-de-camp to General Sir Row- land Ferguson. He made his first appearance on the turf at Durham races, in 1801, when his horse, Welsh- man by Sir Peter, (rode by W. Pierce), won a match of 50 gs., and from that period up to his death, we find him constantly running horses for the principal plates and stakes in the kingdom. In 1804, his famous horse, Sancho, won the St. Leger stakes at Doncaster, and in the year fol- lowing, they were won by his horse, Stareley. BRITISH TURF. 165 On the 9th of September, Mr. Richard Goodison, the well-known trainer, died at Newmarket. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1818. Nevnnarket, Craven Meeting, April 13. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Skim by Gohanna. The fourth Riddlesvvorth stakes, thirty-eight subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Prince Paul by Walton. Sweepstakes of J 50 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Mr. Watson's br. c. Cracow by Clinker. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. c. by Dotterel. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Lord Rous's b. c. Lepus by Zodiac. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, eight subscribers, won by Lord Rous's gr. c. Zenith by Zodiac. The Oatlands' stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. French's br. h. Fugitive by Camillus. Pro- duce sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. f. Fillagree by Soothsayer. Subscription, plate of £50, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Fitzcloddy by Seymour. The Cockboat stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Finesse by Peruvian. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, thirteen subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Prince Paul by Walton. The Claret stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. The Student by Dick Andrews. The extra class of the Oatlands' stakes, eighteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Sam by Scud ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. Strephon by Rubens. A subscription plate of i?50, won by Lord Warwick's b. c. Trouba- dour by Dick Andrews. The Port stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's br. c. Gazelle by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Neale's ch. f. by SeUm. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's Prince Paul; re- ceived forfeit. Produce sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, six subscribers. Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Prince Paul; received forfeit. First Spring Meeting. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Vever's ch. m. Lady Byron by Sir Ulric. The Juniper Stakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's 166' HISTORY OF THE ch. f. Carrots out of Vanity ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's f. Qua- drille, sister to Fandango; received forfeit. The 2000 gs. stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Foley's b. c. Interpreter by Soothsayer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, seventeen subscribers, won by Mr. Jones's b. f. Fanny by Poulton. £50 by subscription, won by Mr Wyndham's gr. c. Skim by Gohanna. Produce sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers. Lord Jersey's ch. f. Filligree by Soothsayer ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, eight subscribers, won by Mr Crockford's b. c. Merrymaker by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. Tlie Student by Dick Andrews. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. c. Roger Bacon by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Aquilo by Sorcerer or Thunderbolt. £50, won by Mr. Watson's br. c. Fitz-Orville. The 1000 gs. stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. f. Corinne by Waxy. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, won by Mr. Rush's ch. c. Schwartzen- berg by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, won by Mr. Blake's Inferior by Waxy. Second Spring Meeting, May 11. — Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Lord Foley's ch. c. Philarmonus by Soothsayer. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., each, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. by Cesario. Han- dicap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, won by Mr. Crockford's b. c. Merrymaker by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakesof 15 gs. each, won by Mr. ThornhUl's b. c. Screw by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. The Giant by Cerberus. The Jockey Club plate, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Mr. Neale's ch. h. Carlton by Cardinal York. Epsom, Wednesdatj, May 17- — The Woodcott stakes of 30 gs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's ch. f. Funny by Granicus or Seymour. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-six subscribers, Mr. Thorn- hill's ch. c. Sam by Scud out of Hyale 1 ; Lord Darlington's gr. c. by Sorcerer, dam by Delpliini 2 ; Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Prince Paul by Walton 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-seven subscribers, Mr. Udney's br. f. Corinne by Waxy 1 ; Lord Stowell's br. f. by Phantom 2 ; Mr. Jones's b. . Fanny by Poulton 3. BRITISH TURF. 167 Ascot Heath, June 9. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. c. Anticipation by Hambletonian. The Gold Cup, seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Darhngton's b. g. Belville by Orville. Newmarket, July Meeting, July 13. — The July stakes, twenty-six subscribers, won by Lord Foley's ch. f. Miracle by Soothsayer. Sweep- stakes of 10 gs. each, T. M. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. m. Rhoda by Asparagus. A Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. Neale's ch. f. Canvas by Rubens. The Town Plate, won by Sir C. Bunbury's br. c. Boniface by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Miracle by Soothsayer. Doncaster, Monday, September 21. — The St. Leger stakes, fifty-one subscribers, Mr. Peirse's b. c. Reveller by Comus out of Rosette by Benningbrough 1 ; Mr. Peirce's b. c. Ranter by Comus 2 ; Mr. O. Powlett's gr. c. by Comus out of Albuera 3. Newmarket, First October Meeting, September 28. — Tlie Trial stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Darlington's b. m. Castrella by Castrel. third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Watson's br. c. Fitz-Orville by Orville. The St. Leger stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Allegro by Orville. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, twenty-sub- scribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Allegro. The Town plate, won by Mr. Neale's ch. c. by Haphazard. Second October Meeting, October 12. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, twenty-subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. m. Rhoda by Asparagus. The Garden stakes, won by Mr. Wat- son's br. c. Fitz-Orville by Orville. A Handicap sweepstakes, won by the b. f. Amabel by Election. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Batson's br. c. Stainborough by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Carrots by Juniper. ITie Town plate, T. M. M., won by Lord Jersey's br. c. David by Sir David. Tlie second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Prince's b. c. Man- fred by Election. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's ch. f. Silvertail by Gohanna. Houghton Meeting. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each,T. Y. C, won by Mr. Vansittart's br. c. Shm by Sehm. ^50, &c., won by Mr. Wyndham's ch. f. Silvertail by Gohanna. First class Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Neale's ch. f. 168 HISTORY OF THE Canvas. Second class Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Little Dick by Dick Andrews. First class Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, D. M., won by Lord Suffield's ch. h. Glow worm by Brain worm. A Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Crockford's ch. f. Comus. Second class Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, won by Mr. Lake's Amabel by Election. Subscription Handicap of £50, won by Lord Jersey's Cannon-ball by Sancho. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Prince's ch. f. out of Paleface. Second class Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord Foley's br. c. Boniface by Sorcerer. First class Haiidicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord Exe- ter's br. f. Advance. Handicap sweepstakes of 30 gs. each, A. F., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Loo by Waxy. The Audley End stakes, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. f. Furesse by Peruvian. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1818. NpwmarJcet, April 28. — Trictrac by Dick Andrews, three yeai's old, 8st. 4lb.; three mile heats. April 30. — Skim by Gohanna, four years old, list., three mile heats. Chester, May 5. — Duphcate by Sir H. Wilharason's Ditto, four years old, Sst. 9lb.; thrice round. Guildford, June 2. — Merrymaker by Dick Andrews, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 9- — Belville by Orville, aged, lOst. Bib.; four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, June 23. — B. c, by Bay Trophonius, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 7- — Lepus by Zodiac, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Nottingham, July 21. — Br. c. by Orville, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 21. — Gainsborough by Rubens, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, July 22. — Lucifer by Whitworth, five years old, Sst. 2lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 28. — Rhoda by Asparagus, five years old, Sst. lllb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 169 Salisbury, July 29. — Carlton by Cardinal York, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 5. — Pendulum by OrviUe, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; foui;' mile heats. York, August \7. — Bustler by Camillus, five years old, list.; 61b.; four mile heats. August 20. — Woodpecker Lass by Y. Woodpecker, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 11). — Enchantress by Sorcerer, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warvnck, September 2. — Camelion by Y. Woodpecker, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 8. — Camelion, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 16. — Flora by Camillus, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 21. — St. Helena by Stripling, four years old. lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 29. — Wagtail by Y. Woodpecker, four years old, 7st. 71b.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 1. — Cannon-ball by Sancho, aged, 12st. 2lb. Caledonian hunt, October 5. — King David by Remembrancer, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 21. — Phantom by Swordsman, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 23. — Bunnagh by Schedoni, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 25. — Souvenir by Recordon, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 9. — Souvenir, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats, Jttwell. — Olympus by Hawthorn, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 12. — Olympus, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. June 13. — Olympus, five years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 25. — Platoflf by Master Bagot, six years old, 9st. 71b., three mile heats. 170 HISTORY OF THE Royal Corporation, July 22. — Warrior by Champion, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 25. — Model by Recordon, four years old, 7st. Hlb.; two mile heats. Jjondonderry, August 3. — Warrior, six years old, 8st. 13lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 9. — Altamont by Warrior, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 10. — B. c. by Waxy Pope, three years old, 8st.; two mUe heats. Sejjiember 11. — Phantom, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Currugh, September 12. — Souvenir, four years old, 7st. lllb.; four mile heats. October 14. — Framorz by Waxy, three years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. The following is a list of the number of races, won in this year by horses, got by the following ■ stallions : — By Camillus 11 winners of 21 „ Cerberus 6 17 „ Comus 7 ' 13 „ Dick Andrews 11 >, 22 „ Election 7 12 „ Gohanna 3 9 „ Governor 8 16 „ Hambletonian 2 13 „ Haphazard 5 8 „ Juniper 6 9 „ Orville 12 33 „ Paynator 3 12 „ Remembrancer 6 10 „ Rubens 12 37 „ Selim 11 19 „ Soothsayer 4 12 „ Sorcerer 14 22 „ Stamford 8 IS BRITISH TURF. 17 1 By Thunderbolt 13 Avinners of 24 Prizes „ Walton 10 „ 29 „ „ Waxy 10 „ 26 „ „ Williamson's Ditto 6 „ 40 „ PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1819. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, April 12. — The Craven stakes, twenty subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sanclio. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Port- land's br. c. Tiresias by Soothsayer. The fifth Riddlesworth stak es thirty-nine subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Blue Stocking by Popinjay. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Master Henry by Orville. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M. three subscribers, the Duke of Graf- ton's f. Catgut by Comus or Juniper ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's ch. c, Reuben Butler by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M. won by Major Wilson's ch. f. Schedam by Juniper. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Foley's br. c. Boniface by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, R. M., five subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Snake by Hap- hazard. Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sultan by Selim beat Lord Jersey's ch, c. by Juniper, Ab. M., 200 gs. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Miracle by Soothsayer. Sweepstakes of lOQ gs. each, D. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Sail by Scud. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Magistrate by Camillus. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. M., four subscribers. Lord Foley's b. c. The Dominie by Shuttle ; received forfeit. The Claret stakes, four subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Allegro by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. Sir Topaz by Scud. The Cock- boat stakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by Lord Rous's br. c. Master General by Sorcerer. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by br. c. by Sir David. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias by Soothsayer ; received forfeit. The Hampton Court stud stakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., D. M., fifteen subscribers. 172 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Vansittart's gr, c. Finance by Treasurer. Sweepstakes of lOOgs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's ch. c. by Comus. Tlie Port stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. G. L. Fox's ch. c. Merlin by Castrel. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers, Mr. Watson's ch. f. Evadine by Haphazard; received forfeit. Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sultan beat the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Miracle, Ab. M., 200 gs. First Spring Meeting, April 26. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, four subscribers, Mr. Bouverie's ch. c. Barmecide by Selim. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. h. Anticipation by Hambletonian. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, seven subscribers, Mr. Bou- verie's b. c. Inferior by Waxy. The 2000 gs stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Anter by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. f. by Truffle out of Oliveira; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Suffield's ch. c. Reuben Butler by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, D. M., won by Mr. Forth's b. c. Hospi- tality by Election. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., 'five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Allegro by Orville. The 1000 gs. stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Catgut by Comus. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs., A. F., won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Quadrille by Selim. The Newmarket stakes, thirty-eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias by Soothsayer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., won by Lord Foley's b. c. Interpreter by Soothsayer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., five subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's Blue Stockings by Popinjay. The Palace stakes, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias. Second Spring Meeting, May 10. — Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. h. Little Dick by Dick Andrews. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, Lord Suffield's b. c. Sorcerer. The winner was claimed. The Jockey Club plate, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. Cannon-ball by Sancho. Epsom, Wednesday, May 26. — The Woodcot stakes, seven sub- scribers, won by Mr. T. Sadler's ch. f. Lady-foot by Rubens. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-four subscribers, the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias by Soothsayer 1 ; Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sul- tan by Selim 2. BRITISH TURF. 173 Friday. — Tlie Oaks' stakes, thirty-nine subscribers, Mr. Tliorn- hill's b. f. Shoveler by Scud 1 ; Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. f. Espagnole by Orville 2 ; Major Wilson's ch. f. Schedam by Juniper 3. Ascot Heath, June 8. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Quadrille by Selim. The Gold cup, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Godard's ch. h. Anticipation by Hambletonian. Newmarket, July Meeting, July 12. — The July stakes, twenty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's f. by Wlialebone. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. M. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's ch. c. Zero. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, D. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Warwick's ch. c. Wouvermans by Rubens. The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Snowdon by Skiddaw. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Athenian by Pericles. Boncaster, Monday 20. — The St. Leger stakes, fifty subscribers, won by Mr. J. Ferguson's b. c. Antonio by Octavian, dam by Evander 1 ; Mr. Pierce's b. c. Wrangler by Walton 2 ; Lord Eglinton's b. c Archibald by Stamford 3.* Newmarket, First October Meeting, October 4. — The Trial stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Advance by Pioneer. The Stocken Hall stakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., eight subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Antar by Haphazard. Post sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Snake by Haphazard. The Garden stakes, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Advance. The St. Leger stakes, won by the Duke of Port- * In consequence of a representation to the stewards that several horses prepared for starting, in this race, had not gone off with the rest, the above was in the first instance declared a false start, and a fresh race was run as follows : — Col. Craddock's b. c. Sir Walter by Whitworth out of Esther 1; Mr. Pierce's b. c. Wrangler by Walton 2; Lord Eglinton's b. c. Archibald by Stamford 3. Antonio was not started. The whole question, however, was subquently referred to the Stewards of the Jockey Club, whose decision was as follows ; — Newmarket, Tuesday, October 5, 1819. The Stewards of the Jockey Club having taken into consideration the case laid before them by the Stewards of Doncaster Races, respecting the St. Leger Stakes, and having examined Mr. Lockwood, the person appointed by the Stewards to judge and start the race, are decidedly of opinion that the race should have been adjudged to Antouio, and, consequently, that the stewards should not have allowed a second race. Signed by order of the Stewards of the Jockey Club. Edward Weatherby. 174 HISTORY OF THE land's br. c. Tiresias by Soothsayer. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, D. I., twenty subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Allegro by Orville. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, A. F., twenty subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias ; walked over. The Town plate, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Dulcinea by Cervantes. Second October Meeting, October 8. — Produce sweepstakes of 500 gs. each, nine subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. by Rubens. One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, B. C, twenty subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. h. The Giant by Cerberus. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Forth's ch. c. Admiral by Election. Handicap stakes of 15 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Rush's Romp by Selim. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Rush's b. f. Romp. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Blue Stockings by Popinjay. Sweep- stakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. Rush's ch, f. by Woeful. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. Espagnole by Orviile. The Town plate of £^0, T. M, M., won by Mr. Ramsbottom's b. c. Beppo by Teddy. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Vansittart's gr. c. Financier by Trea- surer. On account of the fall of snow on the Thursday of this meeting, the races intended for that day were postponed to the next day, Friday. Houghton Meeting, November 1. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y, C, won by Mr. Forth's b. c. Dictator by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Lord Stowell's ch. c. Brusher by Blucher. Post sweepstakes of 300 gs. each, A. F., four subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b, c. by Rubens. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Bouverie's ch. c. Barmecide by Selim. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Gen. Grosvenor's f. Minnow by Pericles. A Gold cup, value 150 gs., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Allegro by Orville. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, A. F., three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Charlton's b. c, Strephon by Rubens. Handi- cap stakes of 10 gs. each, D. M., won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Antar by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, h. ft., R. M., won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Shreckorn by Skiddaw. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Foley's b. c. by Haphazard. Handicap stakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won l>y Lord G, H. Cavendish's b. h. BRITISH TURF. "175 Little Dick by Dick Andrews. Subscription handicap plate of 60 gs., R. C, won by Mr, Udney's b. f, Corinne by Waxy. Handicap stakes of 10 gs. each, won by Mr. Lake's bl. f. Soota. The Audley End stakes, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias by Soothsayer, WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1819. Newmarket, April 27. — Finesse by Peruvian, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; three mile heats. April 29. — Cannon-ball by Sancho, aged, 12st.; three mile heats. Chester, May 4. — Carolan by Musician, five years old, 9st. 61b.; thrice round. Guilford, June 1. — Anacreon by Walton, five years old, list. 61b.;' four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 8. — Hospitality by Election, four years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 22. — Roman by CamiUus, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mUe heats. Ipswich, July 6. — Schedam by Juniper, three years old, 7st. Sib,; two mile heats. Winchester, July 27. — Hospitality, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, August 8. — Fay by Phantom, four years old, 8st. 51b.; two mile heats. Lewes, August 4. — Skim by Gohanna, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 4. — Effie Deans by Ashton, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 9. — Ranter by Comus, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 10. — Ch. f. by Cesario dam by Sir Solomon, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mUe heats. Canterbury, August 18. — Enchantress by Sorcerer, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 7. — Gaudy by Peruvian, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 14. — Advance by Cardinal York, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. 176 HISTORY OF THE Lincoln, September 15. — Cottage Girl by Tliunderbolt, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 20. — Cardenio by Cervantes, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 28. — Grey Middleham by Walton, five years old, 8st. four mile heats. Nevjmarket, October 7- — Advance by Pioneer, four years old, lOst 4lb.; B. C. Richmond, October 6. — Trictrac by Dick Andrews, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 11. — Harlequin by Brainworm, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, October 15. — Lucifer by Whitworth, six years old, 8st. lOlb.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 20. — Parthenope by Walton, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 22. — Altamont by Warrior, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 24th. — Bob Gore by Bob Booty, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. June 8. — Lancet by Orville, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 10. — Altamont, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ju7ie 11. — Ambrosio, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 12. — Altamont, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 24. — The Dandy by Lord Sligo's Waxy, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 21. — Altamont, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 24. — Oracle by Black Trophonius, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 2 — Oracle, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 8. — RoUer by Quiz, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 9. — Prendergast by Lord Sligo's Waxy, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 177 September lO.-^Margaret by Overseer, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 11. — Bob Gore, four years old, 7st. lllb.; four mile heats. October 13. — Prendergast, three years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. The following is a list of the number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions. By Ashton 1 winner of 13 Prizes Camillus 7 winners of 17 „ Comus 8 16 „ Dick Andrews 6 9 „ Gohanna 3 7 „ Governor 5 10 „ Hambletonian 2 11 „ Haphazard 15 29 „ Juniper 5 10 „ Marmion 5 14 „ Orville 10 20 „ Paynator 2 8 „ Phantom 3 11 » Rubens 15 33 „ Scud 4 9 „ Selim 10 22 Sir Paul 4 11 „ Smolensko 5 12 „ Soothsayer 7 18 „ Sorcerer 12 18 „ Stamford G 14 „ Thunderbolt 16 „ 26 ,; Walton 13 26 „ Waxy 7 12 „ Williamson's Ditto 7 16 „ VOL. II- N 178 HISTORY OF THE PRINCIPAL STAKES, ETC., IN 1820. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 3. — The Craven stakes, twenty- four subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Antar by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Mr. Low by Walton. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Mr. Thomhill's ch. c. Sailor by Scud. Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sultan by Selim beat Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. by Rubens, A. F., 100 gs. The first class of the sixth Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b c. Pindarrie by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B, M., won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Corioli by Juniper. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. f. by Truffle. Sweep- stakes of 150 gs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's br. c. Luck by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., four sub- scribers, won by Mr. Thomhill's ch. Sardonyx by Scud. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., won by Mr. Thomhill's Sardonyx. The second class of the sixth Riddlesworth stakes, twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Emmeline by Waxy. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Galley's b. c. Champion by Truffle. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Bodenham's b. c. Spectre by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. each, D. M., seven subscribers, won by Lord StoweU's b. c. Anti-Gallican by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. each, R. M., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. Abjer by Truffle. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. by Waxy. The Claret stakes, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias beat Mr. G. L. Fox's ch. c. MerHn, who broke his leg, A. F., 300 gs. h. ft. The Cockboat stakes, D. M., eight subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Ivanhoe by Phantom. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. I., twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Banker by Smolensko. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Canova by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Aspasia by Pericles. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. f. by Truffle. The Port stakes, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Snake by Hap- hazard, beating Sultan. BRITISH TURF. 1 79 First Spring Meeting, April 7. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Calchas by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. C, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Rous's eh. g. Euphrates by Quiz. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., six subscribers. Lord Stowell's b. c. Anti-Gallican by Waxy; walked over and divided the forfeits with Mr. Udney's Abjer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, T. Y. C, three subscribers. Lord Warwick's b. f. by Selim; received forfeit. The Woodcot Green stakes, five subscribers, Mr. Vansittart's The Doe by Sor- cerer; received forfeit. The 2000 gs., twenty-one subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Pindarrie by Phantom. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, A. F., five subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Banker by Smolensko, the Duke of Portland's br. c. Tiresias. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Roger's ch. f. Nina by Selim. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. Rowena by Haphazard. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. R. Milne's br. c. Boniface by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., five subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Sir Piercie by Vandyke, Jun. The Newmarket stakes, thirty-eight subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Ivanhoe by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Bombasine by Thunderbolt. The Palace staked, four subscribers, v/on by Mr. Udney's br. c. Abjer by Truffle. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, R. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Robin Hood. Second Spring Meeting, May 1. — Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs., T. Y. C , won by the Duke of Rutland's b. h. Inferior by Waxy. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Spring-gun by Scud. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Suffield's br. c. by Vandyke, Jun. The Jockey Club plate, B. C., won by the Duke of Portland's br c. Tiresias. Handicap sweep- stakes of lOgs. each, T. Y. C, won by LordSuffield's ch. c. Glow-worm. Epsom, Wednesday, May 17. — The Woodcot stakes, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. by Hedley. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-two subscribers, Mr. Thorn- hill's ch. c. Sailor by Scud out of Goosander 1 ; Mr. Udney's br. c. Abjer by Truffle 2 ; Lord G. H. Cavendish's ch. c. Tiger by Mid- dlethorpe 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, thirty -nine subscribers. Lord Egre- N 2 180 HISTORY OF THE mont's b. f. Caroline by Whalebone out of Marianne 1 ; Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Rowena by Haphazard 2 ; Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Bombasine by Thunderbolt 3. Ascot Heath. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Galley's b. c. Champignon by Truffle. The Gold cup, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Eraser's b. c. Champignon by Truffle. Newmarket July Meeting, July 10. — The July stakes, nineteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Gustavus by Election, Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, T. M. M., thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Trance by Phantom. The Town Plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Robin Hood by Octavius. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, twenty-one subscribers, won by Mr. Roger's ch. f. sister to Hospitality by Election. Doncaster, Monday, September 18. — The St. Leger stakes, seventy- two subscribers. Sir E. Smith's ch. c. St. Patrick by Walton, dam by Dick Andrews ; Mr. Benson's b. c. Copeland by Cumberland 2 ; Mr. Wilson's b. c. Locksley by Smolensko 3 ; Mr. Ferguson's ch. f. Lady of the Vale by Mowbray 4. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 2. — The Trial stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Lake's b. c. Banker by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, D. L, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Mr. Low by Walton, Sweepstakes of 300 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Calchas by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 150 gs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. c. Pindar by Phantom. The Newmarket St. Leger stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Mr. Low. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Hunter's ch. c. Rasselas by Walton. The Town plate of £50, won by Mr. Wynd- ham's br. f. Carohne by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, won by Lord Rous's ch. c. Hoopoe by Quiz. Second October Meeting. — The Garden stakes of 100 gs.. Won by Sir J. Shelley's 1). c. Antar by Haphazard. One third of a subscrip- tion of 25 gs. each, eight subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. f. by Soothsayer. The Billingbear stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. Abjer by Truffle ; received forfeit. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, won by Mr. Lake's bl. f. Soota by Grani- cus or Seymour. One third of a subscription of twenty-five gs. each, eight subscril)ers, won by the Duke of York's b. c. Banker by Smo- lensko, The first class of the October Oatlands' stakes, won by Gen. BRITISH TURF. 181 Grosvenor's ch. f. Blue Bell by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 25 gs. each, Ab. M., won by Mr. Rush's b. m. Romp by Selim. The se- cond class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Lake's h. c. Banker by Smolensk©. Tlie Town plate of £50, won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Vandyke Jun. out of Rosetta. The third class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. Caroline by Whalebone. Houghton Meeting, October 30. — First class of a Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Crockford's Sultan by Selim. Se- cond class of a handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Crockford's ch. c. Brutus by Rubens. A Gold cup, value 150 gs., won by Mr. Roger's br. m. Counie by Waxy. Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 gs. each, won by Lord Grosvenor's ch. c. Arbiter by Pe- tronius. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Abra by Thunderbolt. Sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. by Y. Gohanna. The Audley End stakes, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Antar by Haphazard. N.B. — An additional meeting was held at Newmarket this year, which occupied the Sth and 9th of November ; the sport, however, was not worth mentioning. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1S20. Newmarket, April 18. — Shoveller by Scud, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; three mile heats. April 20. — Corinne by Waxy, four years old, 1 1st., R. C. Chester, May 2. — Duplicate by W's Ditto, six years old, thrice round. Guilford, May 22. — Lancaster by Governor, five years old, list. Gib.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, May 30. — Ranter by Comus, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Newcastle, June 20. — Consul by Camillus, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, July b. — Clootie by Whitworth, aged, 8st., 12lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 4. — Tiresias by Soothsayer, four years old, 9st. 5lb ; two mile heats. Winchester, July 11. — Vanguard by Haphazard, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. 182 HISTORY OF THE Nottingham, July 18. — Blucher by Fitz-Teazle, four years old, list, 4lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, July 19- — Gainsborough by Rubens, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 25. — Antiope by Whalebone, three years old, 7st.; two mile heats. Lewes, August 10. — Little John by Octavius four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 21. — Sir AValter by Whitworth, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. August 25. — Torrelli by Cerberus, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 23. — Enchantress by Sorcerer, six years old, 12st. four mile heats. Warwick, September 5.— Strephon by Rubens, five years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Litchfield, September 12. — Warwick by Sorcerer, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 13. — Cottage Girl by Thunderbolt, five years old, 8st. lllb.; two mile heats. Doncaster, September 18. — Alfred by Fitz-Teazle, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 26. — Percy by Walton, four years old, 8st.; four mile heats. Newmarket, October 5. — Little John by Octavius, four years old, lOst, 4lb.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, October 9. — Clootie by Whitworth, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 25. — Kitten by Lord Sligo's Waxy, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 27, (for five year olds.) — Bob Gore by Bob Booty, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats, Aj>ril 29. — Bob Roy by Bob Booty, three years old, 8st ; three mile heats. June 13. — Prendergast by Lord Sligo's Waxy, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 183 June 15. — Roller by Quiz six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 16. — Dandy by Lord Sligo's Waxy, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 17. — Dandy, five years old, 9st. 7lb.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 29. — Dandy, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 22. — Triton by Navigator, four years Id, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 8. — Roller by Quiz, six years old, 8st. 13lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 14. — Roller, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 14. — Thetis by Navigator, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. September 15. — Kitten by Lord Sligo's Waxy, three years old, Sst. 71b.; four mile heats. October \ 8. — Thistle by Lord Sligo's Waxy, three years old, Sst. 71b.; three mile heats. September 16. — The Lord Lieutenant's plate, Regent by Election, four years old, 7st. lllb.; four mile heats. The following is a list of the number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions. By Ashton 2 winners ( )f 10 „ Camillus 5 11 „ Cerberus 3 „ 10 „ Comus 11 „ 29 „ Haphazard 14 33 „ Langton 5 13 „ Marmion 2 „ 8 „ Octavius 4 11 „ Orville 8 ,, 22 ,, Paynator 3 13 ,, Phantom 6 21 „ Rubens 19 „ 48 „ Scud 8 16 „ Selim 9 29 184 HISTORY OF THE By Smolensko 10 winners < 3f20 Pri » Soothsayer 9 » 17 , j> Sorcerer 7 ,. 16 , j> Stamford 9 j> 26 , » Thunderbolt 10 >j 28 , „ Truffle 4 }} 15 , ,, Walton 13 „ 30 , „ Waxy 9 »» 17 , „ Whalebone 5 j> 13 , » Whitworth 3 „ 9 , BRITISH TURF. 185 CHAPTER V. Racing in Great Britain from 1820 to 1825 — Death of Sir Charles Bunbury — Fatal accident to the Hon. Mr. Trevor while riding a race — A Royal Plate given to be run for annually at Manchester — Singular instance of success on the Irish turf — Exportation of thorough-bred stallions — Prices fetched by the race-horses' of Messrs. Pierce, Charlton, Udney, &c., &c. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1821. Newmarket Craven Meeting, Jlpril 2. — The Craven stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's ch. c. by Comus. The first class of the seventh Riddlesworth stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Rosicrucian by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Bittern by Thunderbolt. Renewal of the Woodcot Green stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Rous's b. c. Incantator by Sorcerer. The second class, of the seventh Riddlesworth stakes, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's ch. f. Ibla by Truffle. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Wortley's b. c. Locksley by Smolensko. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine sub- scribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Sporus by Orville. Sweep- stakes of 200 gs. each, D. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Carbonaro by Woeful ; received forfeit. The Claret stakes, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. f. Emiline by "Waxy. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by H. R. H. the Duke 186 HISTORY OF THE of York's b.c. Banker by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Lawrence by Rubens, Sweepstakes ofl50gs. each, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Bou- verie's b. c. Tressihan by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Titian by Rubens. The forfeit class of Oatlands' Stakes, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Bouverie's gr. c. Arbutus by Walton. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. B. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of York's b. c. Frimont by Blucher; received forfeit. The Port stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. Abjer by Truffle. A Silver cup, won by Mr. Prendergast's ch. f. Rosetta by Rugantino. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Mr. Galley's b. c. Fitz-Hedley by Hedley. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Freak by Hedley ; received forfeit. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Richard, brother to Sporus by Orville. A Gold cup, value 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sultan by Selim. First Spring Meeting, May 7- — Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, B. C., sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Adjer by Truffle. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, Ab. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Zeal by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., five subscribers. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. I. seven subscribers, won by the Duke of York's b. c. Banker by Smo- lensko. The 2000 gs. stakes, eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Reginald by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, A. F,, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Cuyp by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Mr. Wynd- ham's b, c. Cripple by Whalebone. A handicap Gold cup, value 90 gs., D. M., won by Mr. Crockford's b. c. Sultan by Selim. A sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Clarendon's b. c. Alasco by Clavileno. The 1000 gs. stakes, nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. Zeal by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, seven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Sporus by Or- ville. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. each. (Third year.) The Newmarket stakes, thirty-one subscribers, Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Gustavus by Election. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, Ab. M., four subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zeal by Partisan; walked over. Second Spring Meeting. — Handicap sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, T. Y. C, won l)y Mr. Crockford's b. h. Sultan by Sehm. Handicap BRITISH TURF. 187 sweepstakes of 20 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. Rush's b. m. Romp by Selim. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. f. Sardonyx by Scud. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, New T. Y. C, the winner was to be sold for 100 gs. if de- manded, won by Lord Suffield's bl. c. by Muley ; the winner was claimed. The Jockey Club plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. h. Little John by Octavius. Epsom, Wednesdaii, June 6. — The Woodcot stakes, won by Lord Warwick's ch. c. by Juniper. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-four subscribers, Mr. Hun- ter's gr. c. Gustavus by Election out of Lady Grey by Stamford 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Reginald by Haphazard 2 ; Mr Ramsbottom's br. c. Sir Hildebrand by Octavius out of Truth's dam 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-three subscribers. Lord Exe- ter's b. f. Augusta by Woeful, dam by Rubens out of Guildford Nan 1 ; Mr. Udney's ch. f. Ibla by Truffle 2 ; Mr. R. Milne's b. f. Lady by Coraus 3 ; the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zeal by Partisan 4 ; Mr. Crockford's b. f. by Rubens out of Chryseis 5 ; Mr. Udney's ch. f. Pantouffle by Crispin 6; Mr. Turner's br. f. by Walton out of Fairing 7- Ascot Heath. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Okendon's b. h. Strephon by Rubens. The Bellingbear stakes, won by Mr. Udney's ch. f. Ibla. The Gold cup, seven subscribers, the Duke of York's Banker by Smolensko ; walked over. Newmarlcet, July Meetiny, July 9. — The July stakes, eighteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Rous's b. c. The Stag by Sorcerer. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. M. M., twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Tipsy by Election. The Red Lion stakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Roebuck by Chilton. The Town plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's bl. c. Black-and-all-black by Octavius. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. brother to Ringleader by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 50 gs. each, T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's ch. Rosahnd by Rubens. Doncaster, September 17- — The Great St. Leger stakes, forty-nine subscribers, Mr. Orde Powlett's br. c. Jack Spiggot by Ardrossan out of a sister to Bourbon 1 ; Mr. Watson's ch. f. Fortuna by Comus 2 ; Lord Scarborough's b. c. Coronation by Catton 3 ; Lord Fitzwilliam's 188 HISTORY OF THE b. c. Sandbeck by Catton out of Oivillina 4 ; Mr. Allison's br. c. Vingt-un by Srnolensko 5. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 1. — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Exeter's b. h. Sultan by Selim. ITie Grand Duke Michael stakes of 50 gs. each, with a cup of 200 gs. value, A. F., sixty-five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Michaelmas by Tliunder- bolt. The Newmarket St. Leger stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Augusta by Woeful. A Gold cup of 90 gs. value, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Rosicrucian by Sorcerer. The Town plate, won by Lord Stradbroke's br. c. Incantator by Sorcerer. Sweep- stakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. Villier's ch. c. Tanais by Don Cossack. Second October Meeting, October 15. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, A. F., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c, Reginald by Haphazard. The Garden stakes, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Sporus by Orville. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Augusta by Woeful. One third of a subscrip- tion of 25 gs. each, D. L, seven subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Robin Hood by Octavius. A Gold cup of 90 gs. value, won by Lord Maynard's b. c. Blue Ruin by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 15 gs. each, won by Mr. E. F. Meynell's ch. f. by Waxy ; the winner was claimed. The October Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Fox's ch. c. Northwester by Haphazard. The Town plate, won by Mr. Pettit's ch. g. Euphrates. Handicap stakes of 10 g. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Crockford's br. c. by Selim. Lord E.xeter's Sultan by Selim beat Mr. Greville's Banker, D. M., 800 gs. Houghton Meeting, October 29- — One third of a subscription of 25 gs. each, B. C., seven subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's gr. h. Little John. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C. won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Ivanhoe by Phantom. A Gold cuj>, value 100 gs., T. Y. C., won by Lord Verulam's b. f. Varennes by Selim. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each. New T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won l)y Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Betty Flint by Selim. The Audley End stakes, won by Mr. R. Pettit's ch. g. Euphrates. Handicaj) sweep- stakes of 10 gs. each, A. F., won by Mr. E. F. Meynell's ch. f. by- Waxy. BRITISH TURF. 189 WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1821. Newmarket, May 8, (ages as in ^priZ).— Caroline by Whalebone, three years old, Sst. 4lb., R. C. May 10, (ages as in April).— Master Henry by Orville, five years old, list. 9lb., R. C. Chester^ May 8.— ^Eacus by CamiUus, four years old, Sst. 2lb.; thrice round. Ascot Heath, June 19-— Moonrake by Rubens, four years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Guilford, June 28.— Tybalt by Thunderbolt, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 3.— Sporus by Orville, four years old, 9st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Newcastle, June 17.— Borodino by Smolensko, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 24.— Tipsy by Election, three years old, 7st. two mile heats. Winchester, July 25.— Moonraker, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, August 1 .— Hambletonian by Stamford, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 1.— Little John by Octavius, fiveyearsold, list. Gib.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 7-— Ashbud by Ashton, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mUe heats. Salisbury, August 8. — Haldon by Rubens, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 20. — Sir John by Smolensko, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 22. — Robin Hood by Octavius, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 4. — The Main by Haphazard, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Richmond, September 11. — The Main by Haphazard, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 17. — Sir John by Smolensko, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. ]J)0 HISTORY OF THE Carlisle, September 25. — Gonsalvi by Cardinal York, four years old, 8st.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 26. — Cora by Waxy, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 4. — Luss by Hedley, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; R. C. Richmond, October 3. — Eliza Leeds by Comus, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Caledonian hunt. — Archibald by Stamford, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 24. — Thetis by Navigator, three years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 26. — King William by Musician, five years old, iOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. April 28. — Langar by Selim, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 12. — Langar by Selim, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 14. — King William by Musician, si.x: years old, 9st. three mile heats. June 15. — Bob Roy by Bob Booty, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 16. — Bob Roy by Bob Booty, five years old, 9st., four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 29. — Ivanhoe by Recordon, three years old, 6st. 4lb.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 38. — Bergami by Sunbeam, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. Juli/ 21. — Friday by Robinson Crusoe, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 14. — Roller by Quiz, aged, 9st.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 12. — Roller by Quiz, aged, 12st.; four mile heats, September 13. — Young Roseden, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 191 September 14. — ^Thetis by Navigator, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 17. — Meteor by Rainbow, three years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. September 1 5. — The Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Roller by Quiz, aged, 9st.; four mile heats In this year the number of races won by horses got by the following stallions, were as follows, viz : — By Castrel 2 winners of 8 „ Comus 13 24 „ Election 5 12 „ Haphazard 18 41 „ Octavian 7 11 „ Octavius 5 18 „ Orville 6 23 „ Paynator 4 12 „ Quiz 3 15 „ Rubeus 13 48 „ Selim 9 26 „ Smolensko 10 27 „ Soothsayer 7 11 „ Sorcerer 6 11 „ Stamford 11 31 „ Thunderbolt 9 17 „ Truffle 5 12 „ Walton 11 22 „ Wlialebone 7 12 „ "Woeful 4 13 The stallions Election and Young Whiskey died this year. On the 31st of March in this year, the turf was deprived, by death, of one of its oldest patrons, Sir Charles Bunbury, who died at his 192 HISTORY OF THE residence in Pall Mall, at the advanced age of 82. This excellent sportsman had been on the turf for nearly half a century, during which period he kept a numerous and valuable stud of race-horses, which he ran for all the principal stakes and plates throughout the kingdom, and with no small share of success. His horse Diomed won the first Derby stakes at Epsom in 1780, and among the perform- ances of his best horses, too numerous for our limits, we may mention those of Eleanor and Smolensk o as most worthy of attention. The former famous mare won both the Derby and Oaks in 1801, besides many other stakes , and in 1813, Smolensko carried off the Derby, and after- wards gained enormous sums for his owner by his successful running. In private life Sir Charles Bunbury was gene- rally esteemed for his amiable temper and kind- ness of heart ; while on the turf he was reckoned a first rate judge of race-horses ; and as he bore throughout his career the highest character for integrity, he was the great authority referred to ^on all subjects connected with racing. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1822. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 8. — ^Tlie Craven stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Godolphin by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. by Selim. The first class of the eighth Riddlesworth stakes, won by Lord Egre- mont's br. c. Wanton by Frolic. Sweepstakes of 25 gs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Williamson's bl. f. HaiTiet l)y Pericles. Sweepstakes of . BRITISH TURF. 193 100 gs. Ab M., four subscriljers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Posthuma by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. R. M., three subscrib- ers, won by the Duke of Portland's gr. f. Vaultress by Walton. Tlie second class of the eighth Riddlesworth stakes, Ab. M., fourteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Posthuma. The Oat- lands' stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Fox's ch. c. North- wester by Haphazard. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D.M., won by Mr. R. Pettit's b. c. Anti-Gallican by Waxy. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Whizgig by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., D. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's Pastille by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, R. M., nine subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's b. f. by Rubens and Mr. Wyndham's br. c. Wanton by Frolic, ran a dead heat. After the dead heat, the Duke of Rutland and Mr. Wyndham agreed to divide the stakes.* Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Veru- lam's ch. c. Vapour by Phantom ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., B. M., four subscribers. Lord Exeter's b. c. Holbein by Rubens ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., R. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Whizgig. Sweep- stakes of 100 gs. D. M., eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Whizgig. The Hampton Stud stakes, six sub- scribers. Lord Stradbroke's b. c. the Stag by Sorcerer ; received for- feit. The Port stakes, four subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zeal by Partisan ; received foifeit. First Spring Meeting, April 22. — Sweepstakes of 200 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by the Duke of York's b. c. Moses by ^Tiale- bone or Seymour, out of sister to Castanea. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, B. M., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Guerilla by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. R. M., won by the * Case 3. Decisions of the Jockey Club in the Racing Calendar for 1822.— The Duke of Rutland and Mr. Wyndham, whose filly and colt ran a dead heat for a sweepstakes in the Craven Rleeting this year, afterwards agreed to divide the stakes ; but it being deemed necessary for one of the horses to walk over, a doubt arose as to the mode of settling bets, and the following cases were submitted to the Jockey Club. 1st. A. bets B. 5 gs. on the field against one of the horses which ran a dead heat ; 2nd. A. bets B. five to two against the other ; 3rd. A. bets B. three to one that one of the horses which ran the dead heat and Augusta in the Claret stakes did not both win. The stewards and members of the Jockey Club decided that in the first and second cases the money betted must be put together and then di^ded equally between the parties ; and in the third case, that the dead heat being the first event, the bet thereby became void, VOL. I^ O 1 94 HISTORY OF THE . Duke of Portland's gr. Vaultress by Walton. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., R. M., won by Lord Cavendish's b. c, Godolphin by Parti- san. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. Eraser's b. Laire by Selim. Sweepstakes of 10 gs., T. Y. C, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Northey's b. f. Spirite by Phantom. The 2000 gs. stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. f. Pastille by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Sir J. Byng's ch. £.' Civet by Cervantes. The 1 000 gs. stakes, ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. Whizgig by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., seven subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Godolphin. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Mona by Partisan. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Mystic by Hedley. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, A. F., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's ch. c. Bacchanal by Comus. Second Sjmnff Meeting, May 6. — Handicap sweepstakes of 20 gs., A. F., won by Mr. Bouverie's b. c. Tressilian by Orville. Sweep- stakes of 10 gs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's bl. f. by Smolensko. Handicap plate of £50, won by Lord Clarendon's ch. m. Mirandole by Haphazard. The Jockey Club plate, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Centaur by Canopus-Hammond. £50, T. M. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. by Y. Gohanna ; the winner was claimed. Epsom, Wednesday, May 22. — The Woodcot stakes, won by Mr. T. Sadler's b. c. Triumph by Fyldener. The Derby stakes, fifty-three sub- scribers, won by the Duke of York's 1). c. Moses by M^halebone or b. c. Seymour out of sister to Castanea by Gohanna 1 ; Mr. Rogers' Figaro 2 ; the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Hampden 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-two subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Pastille by Rubens out of Parasol 1 ; Major Wilson's ch. f. by Rubens out of Tippitiwitchet 2. Ascot Heath, Jtme4. — The Oatlands' stakes won by Mr. L. Charl- ton's b. h. Master Henry by Orville. The Gold cup, eleven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Ramsbottom's br. c. Sir Huldibrand by Octavius. Newmarket July Meetiny. — The July stakes, twenty-seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Foley's b. f. Palais Royal by Blucher. Sweep- stakes of 10 gs. each, T. M. M., eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. c. Sharper by Octavius. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, fifteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. BRITISH TURF. '195 f. Gabrielle by Partisan ; the winner was claimed. The Town plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. by Y. Gohanna. Doncaster, Monday, September 16. — The Great St. Leger stakes, seventy-three subscribers, Mr. Petre's b. c. Theodore by Woeful out of Blacklocks' dam 1 ; Mr. Gascoigne's ch. f. Violet by Comus 2 ; the Duke of Leeds'gr. c. by Comus, dam by Evander 3 ; seven to four and two to one against Swap, the favorite, who was not even placed ; and 100 to 1 against the winner, twenty- three horses started. The Gascoigne stakes of 100 gs. each, St. Leger course, twelve subscrib- ers, won by Mr. Orde Powlett's gr. c. Swap by Catton 1 ; Mr. Petre's b. c. Theodore 2 ; 7 to 2 on Theodore. Newmarket First October Meeting, September 30. — The Trial stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Guerilla by Partisan. The Palace stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. c. Swivel by Scud. The St. Leger stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Posthuma. ITie Town plate, won by Mr. Wynd- ham's b. f. Twattyby Whalebone. Second October Meeting, October 14. — Sweepstakes of 300 gs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Hampden by Ru- bens ; walked over. One third of a subscription of 25 gs., A. F., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Pastille by Rubens. Post sweepstakes of 50 gs. nine subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Augusta by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 10 gs., won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Betty by Selim. One third of a subscription of 23 gs., D. I,, seven subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Centaur by Canopus ; walked over. Mr. Lechmere Charlton challenged for the whip, and named his b. h. Master Henry by Oi^ville, aged ; the challenge not being accepted, Mr. Charlton was entitled to the whip, which has been transferred to him accordingly. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Whizgig by Rubens. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Electress by Election. The Town plate, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Tipsy by Election. Houghton Meeting, October 20. — One third of a subscription of 25 gs., B. C, Lord Egremont's b. c. Centaur by Canopus ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 50 gs., T. Y. C, five subscribers. Lord Foley's b. f. Palais Royal by Blucher, received forfeit; Mr. Rush's f. by Pioneer, withdrew her stake. First class of a Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 gs., won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Electress by Election. o 2 196 HISTORY OF THE • Second class of a handicap sweepstakes of 10 gs., won by Mr. R. Pettit's br. c. Ajaz by Amadis. The Audley End stakes, won by Mr. Udney's ch. m. Mirandola by Haphazard. Sweepstakes of 10 gs. each, T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. R. Pettit's ch. f. Pin- cushion by Sorcerer or Ditto ; the winner was claimed. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1822. Newmarket, April 23. — Luss by Headley, four years old, 9st. 4lb. ; R. C. April 25. — Luss, four years old, list.; R. C, Chester, May 7- — Cataline by Cerberus, four years old, 8st. 9lb.; thrice round. Ascot Heath, June 4. — Centaur by Canopus, four years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Guilford, June 12. — Carbonaro by Woeful, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 2. — Twatty by AVhalebone, three years old, 7st. 8lb.; two mile heats. Newcastle, July 20, — Richard by Orville, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 24. — Incantator by Sorcerer, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 30. — Luss, five years old, Sst. lllb.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, Julif 31. — Sir Thomas by Whitworth, five years old, Sst. 2lb.; four mile heats Lewes, August 1. — Centaur, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 6. — Eastham by Sir Oliver, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 7- — Surprise by Don Cossack, four years old, lOst. 4lb ; four mile heats. York, August 19. — Richard, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. August 23. — Cora by Waxy, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 21. — Centaur, four years old, lOst., 4lb.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 19/ War wick, September 3. — Arbatus by Walton, five years old, list. (Jlb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 10. — Carbonaro, four )ears old, lUst. 41b.; four mile heats. Doiicaster, September 16. — Richard, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 24. — Ledstone by Card, York, or Langton, four years old, 8st.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 25. — Noma by Whalebone, four years old, 7st. Sib.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 3. — Centaur, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, October 7- — Monreith by Haphazard, five years old, 9st. lOlb.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curruyh, April 23. — Thetis by Navigator, four years old, 8st. 71b. four mile heats. April 26. — Bob Roy by Bob Booty, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Ajn-il 27. — Baronet by Sir Walter or Friday, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 11. — Lumber by Sligo Waxy, four years old, 8 st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 13. — Ivanhoe by Phantom, five years old, 12st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. June 14. — Thetis, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 15. — Dandy by the Sligo Waxy, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 27. — Johnny Raw by Trim, six years old, 8st. 13lb.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 24. — Rob Roy, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 27. — Friday by Robinson Crusoe, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 12. — Friday, five years old, 8st. 9lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September II.— Roller by Quiz, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. 198 HISTORY OF THE September 12. — Starch by the Shgo Waxy, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 13. — Thetis, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 10. — Starch, three years old, 8st. 71b.; three mile heats. September 14. — Lord Lieutenant's plate. Dandy, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. In this year, the number of races won by horses got by the following staUions, were as follows, viz : By Amadis 6 Winners of 17 1 Ardrossan 3 6 Canopus 1 11 Catton 6 8 Cerberus 3 8 Cervantes 8 24 Comus 17 28 Crispin 2 9 Don Cossack 6 22 Election 6 14 Filho da Puta 2 3 Fyldener 3 7 Gohanna (Youn g) 7 „ 13 Golumpus 4 11 Hambletonian 1 6 Haphazard 16 40 Hedley 5 14 Macbeth 3 T Octavian 5 9 Octavius 4 10 Orville 14 39 Partisan 7 19 Paynator 2 3 Phantom 3 7 Prime Minister 4 16 Quiz 2 8 Rubens 18 56 Selim 13 18 BRITISH TURF. iy Shuttlecock 6 Winners of S „ Sir Oliver 4 ,, !l „ Sir Paul 2 j> (j „ Skidilaw 3 • >j 8 „ Smolensko 9 „ i7 ,, Soothsayer 4 „ 7 „ Sorcerer 3 5> 4 „ Stamford 6 ,, 17 „ Thunderbolt 7 „ 15 ,, Tramp 3 „ 15 „ Viscount 5 » 14 „ Walton 11 „ 20 „ Waxy 3 ,, 10 „ Whalebone 8 ,, 20 „ Whisker 2 » 2 „ Whiskey 1 „ 2 „ Whitelock 1 » 5 „ Whitworth 2 „ 6 „ Woeful 13 >> 28 199 IVizes. The stallions Allegro, Sovereign, and Leopold were sent to Russia, and Usquebaugh and Crispin died. The unexpected decision of this year's St. Leger at Doncaster, caused an excitement in the sport- ing world as great as that occasioned by the two races of the Prince of Wales' Escape in 1791, the cases being also very similar. We cannot do better than quote the following remarks of a well-known sporting writer upon this race. "It is impossible to describe the sensation excited by this race in the sporting circles in London and Doncaster, and all parts of the king- dom, previous to this event, — the hopss of one party of betters, the fears of another squad, the doubts of a third, and the numerous double events connected with Swap to the end of the chapter. 200 HISTORY OF THE A thousand reports had also got into existence respecting the great favourite Swap ; first, ' that he could not win ;' secondly, ' that he had not quality enough belonging to him to carry oif the St. Leger stakes ;' and lastly, ' that he must not win if the Newmarket people were ever to be seen any more on the latter course as a host of betters.' ' What a chance for the groom to make his for- tune,' was observed by an old file,' ' if he under- stood management.' ' No, no,' cried a thorough- bred sportsman, ' there is too much honour at Doncaster for that sort of thing !' It has, how- ever, come off right for the legs ; and instead of being floored to the danger of levanting, they are now bang-up in the stirrups, as to the receipts of lots of blunt." Enormous sums were lost on these two races, and the easy manner in whicli Swap, two days afterwards, beat Theodore for the Gascoigne stakes, confirmed the general opinion of foul prac- tice. Certain it is, that two notorious legs " laid it on thick in the right way," both of whom after* wards figured in no very creditable way both at Newmarket and Doncaster. The other perform- ances of these two horses were very insignificant — those of Swap being the best. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1823. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, ^Ipril 14 — The Craven stakes, seven- teen subscribers, won by the Uuke of Rutland's b. c. Scarborough by Calton. The first class of the ninth Riddlosworth stakes, twenty- BRITISH TURF. 201 two subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Emilius by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Mr. Wynd- hain's br. c. Vedette by Pioneer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, five subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's ch. c. Adroit by the Flyer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Lord War- wick's b. c. Cardinal Puff by Phantom. The second class of the ninth Riddlesworth stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wynd- ham's b. Spermaceti by Whalebone. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. O. Powlett's b. c. Figaro by Haphazard. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. Crockford's br. c. by Selim. The Claret stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. c. Moses by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of lOO gs. each, three subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Talisman by Soothsayer; walked over. The Dinner stakes of 300 gs. each, eleven subscribers, Mr. Udney's b. c. EmiUus. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Fearnought by Comus. The Hampton Court stud stakes, ten subscribers, won by H.R.H. the Duke of York's ch. c. Premium by Aladdin. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, eleven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. f. by Pioneer. First Spring Meeting, April 28. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Midsummer by Thunderbolt. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. Joseph by Soothsayer. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. Apparition by Comus. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, six subscribers, won by ch. c. Fanatic by Soothsayer. The Dedlington stakes of 150 gs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Cinder by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. Pinwire by Whalebone. The 2000 gs. stake?, twenty- two subscribers, won by Roger's ch. c. Nicolo by Selim. Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Crockford's b. f. by Selim. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Hampden by Rubens. Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs. each, won by Lord Darlington's br. c. Marcellus by Selim. The 1000 gs. stakes, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. Zinc by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. L. Fox's b. c. Macduff by Macbeth. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Roger's ch. c. Nicoli by Selim. 202 HISTORY OF THE Second Spring Meeiimj, May 12. — Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Minaby Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, nine subscribers, won by Mr, J. Roger's br. c. Eden by Comus. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Hunter's b. f. by Rubens. First class of a handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Exeter's b. h. Athenian by Pericles. Second class of a handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T, Y. C, won by Mr. Roger's br. f. Scratch by Selim. Lord Foley challenged for the whip with Sultan ; the challenge not having been accepted, his Lordship became entitled to the whip. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Pincushion by Sorcerer. Tlie Jockey Club plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. h. Centaur by Canopus. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, won by Lord Verulam's b. f. Venom by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Logic by Selim. Epsom, Wednesday, May 28. — The Woodcot stakes, nine subscri- bers, won by Mr. Forth's b. f. Miss Jigg by Partisan. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, sixty subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Emilius by Orville, 1; Mr. J. Roger's b. c. Tancred brother to Patch by Selim, 2. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, forty-three subscribers, won by Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zinc by Woeful, 1 ; Duke of Richmond's gr. f. Dan- dizette by Whalebone out of Fair Ellen, 2 ; Mr. Rush's b. f. by Pioneer out of Reserve, 3. Ascot Heath, June 10. — ^The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Rams- bottom's b. c. Bay Burton by Tramp. The Gold cup, eight subs- cribers, won by Lord Darhngton's br. c. MarceUes, Newmarket July Meetinrj, July 7. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., new T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Scarborough by Catton. The July stakes, twenty seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Fearnought by Comus. The Town j)late won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Scarborough. Sweepstakes of 10 gs., new T. Y. C, fifteen subscribers won by the Duke of Portland's ch. f. Gabrielle by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. William- son's b. f. Harriet by Pericles. Buncaster, September 5. — The Great St. Leger stakes, eighty-four subscribers, won by Mr. Watt's ch. c. Barefoot by Tramp out of Rosamond by Buzzard, 1 ; Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Sherwood by BRITISH TURF. 203 Filho da Puta, 2 ; Mr. Riddle's br. c. Comte d'Artois, by Bour- bon, 3.* NewmarJcet First October Meeting, September 29- — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Darlington's b. c. Marcellus by Selim. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty five subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Emilius by Orville. The St. Leger stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Vaurien by Whalebone. The Town plate won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. Spermaceti by Whalebone. This meeting afforded very inferior sport both as to stakes, matches, horses, and attendance. Second October Meeting, October 13. — One third of a subscription of 25 sovs. each, A. F., ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zinc by Woeful. Post sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, eight subs- cribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Pastille by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 400 gs. each, D. L, five subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. Emilius by Orville. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C., won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Logic by Selim. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs. each, D. L, ten subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Hampden by Rubens ; walked over. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. f. Elfrid by Wanderer. The Town plate, won by Mr. Thornhill's br. h. Adolphus. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Hunter's b. c. Ganymede by Orville. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, T. Y. C., three subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Specie by Scud. The Prendergast stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Gre- ville's b. c. Don Carlos by Election. Houghton Meeting, October 27. — One third of a subscription of 25 sovs. each, B. C, ten subscribers, liord Egremont's b. h. Centaur by Canopus, five years old ; walked over. The Houghton Oatlands' stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Scarborough by Calton. Handicap plate of £50, won by Lord Darlington's ch. c. Barefoot by Tramp. Subscription plate of £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Logic by Selim ; the winner was claimed. First class handicap * The above is to be considered the actual start for the St. Leger stakes. There was a field of twenty seven horses mounted and ready at the time appointed for the race, when after two or three false starts, twenty three of the number went away, without the word having been given, and although the bugle was sounded to call them back, they per- severed and ran the course through, Mr. Peirce's b. c. by Comus, out of Rosanne, coming in first, Barefoot second, and Comte d'Artois, third. 204 HISTORY OF THE sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. Greville's br. c. Logic l)y Selim. Second class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, won l)y Mr. Powlett's b. c. Eden by Comus. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, Mr. Molony's b. f. Scold by Selim. Subscrijition handicap plate of £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Whizgigby Rubens. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. Crockford's br. h. by Sehm. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Batson's Mystic by Hedley. The Audley End stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Bizarre by Orville. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1823. Newmarket, April 29- — Luss by Hedley, five years old, 9st. lOlb.j R.C May 1. — Centaur by Canopus, four years old, list.; R. C. Chester, May 6. — Euphrates by Quiz, aged, 8st. lOlb.; thrice round. Ascot Heath, June 10. — Centaur by Canopus, fi-ve years oldj lOst, four mile heats. Guilford, June 18. — Wouvennans by Rubens, aged, 12st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 1. — Br. c. Juniper, dam by Oscar, three years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Newcastle, July 15. — Pity-ine by Woeful, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Nottinyham, July 15. — Cattline by Cerberus, five years old, list. 61b.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 22. — Veil by Rubens, three years old 7st.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 30. — The Champion by Stamford, five years old, Sst. 2lb ; four mile heats. Winchester, July 29. — Momentus by Woeful, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, July 31. — Centaur by Canopus, five yeai's old, list Gib.; four mile heats. Salisbury, Any ust 6. — Biondetta by Rainbow, four years old, lOst, 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 18. — Pity-mc by Woeful, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 205 Canterbury, August 20. — Centaur by Canopus, five yeai's old, list. 61b. ; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, September 1. — The Pirate by Stamford, four years old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 2. — Holbein by Rubens, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Lichfield, September Q. — Holbein by Rubens, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 15. — Little Driver by Ardrossan, four 3'ears old, lOst. 4lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 23. — Sir Henry by Comus, four years old, 8st.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 24. — Fair Charlotte by Calton, four years old, Sst. 4lb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 2. — Hampden by Rubens, four years old, lOst. 4lb. ; R. C. Richmond, October 1. — Fortuna by Comus, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 22. — Tipsy by Election, four years old, Sst. 7lb.; four mile heats. April 24. — Talbot by Goodall, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 26. — Starch by Waxy Pope, three years old, 2st.; three mile heats. June 10. — Starch by Waxy Pope, four years old, Sst. 71b.; four mile heats. June 12. — Talbot by Goodall, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 13. — Talbot by Goodall, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 14. — Johnny Raw by Trim, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 26. — Rob Roy by Bob Booty, aged, 9st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, June 2'i. — Friday by Robinson Crusoe, six years old, 9st. 71b. ; four mile heats. June 26. — Welcome by Recordon, four years old, 7st. 1 lib.; two mile heats. 206 HISTORY OF THE Londonderri/, August 4. — Welcome bj- Recordon, four years old, 8st., one mile heat. Carmcjlu September 3. — Lawyer by Selim, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 4. — Munster by Rugantino, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. September 5. — Thetis by Navigator, six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 15. — Munster by Rugantino, three years old, 8st. 7lb; three mile heats. Curragh, September 6. — The Lord Lieutenant's plate. Starch by Waxy Pope, four years old, 7st. Ulb.; four mile heats. In this year, the number of races won by horses got by the following stallions, were as follows, viz : — By Ardrossan 4 Winners of 6 Prizes „ Blacklock 2 3 „ ,, Blucher 4 4 „ Bourbon 3 8 „ „ Bustard 5 11 „ Camillus 2 6 „ „ Canopus I 9 „ „ Castrel 2 6 „ „ Catton 7 21 ,, Cerberus 2 6 „ „ Cervantes 3 6 „ „ Comus 29 65 „ „ Don Cossack 3 13 „ „ Election 4 7 „ „ Filho da Puta 10 22 „ „ Friend Ned 1 9 „ „ Fyldener 5 11 „ Haphazard 10 26 ., „ Hedley 4 8 „ „ Juniper 3 8 „ Knorsley 2 5 „ „ Langton 1 6 „ By BRITISH TURF. Leopold 3 Winners of 7 Pr Maclieth 3 ,, 11 Muley 4 5 Octavian 4 „ 14 Octavius 4 14 OrviUe 12 2-2 Partisan 7 „ 17 Paynator 2 G Phantom G 11 Pioneer 5 11 Poulton 5 11 Prime Minister 6 27 Rubens 10 43 Selim 11 » 2S Sir Oliver 3 7 Smolensko 31 26 Soothsayer 10 16 Stamford 8 16 Thunderbolt 0 13 Tramp 5 10 Viscount 5 11 Walton 9 18 Wanderer 2 9 Waterloo 1 8 Whalebone 10 23 Whisker 6 17 Williamson's Ditto 5 10 Woeful 9 25 207 The Hon. Mr. C. Trevor, a most promising young sportsman, met with his death this year, from running against a post while riding a race, having incautiously turned his head too far round, to observe the position of the other horses in the race. As this accident has occurred several times. 208 HISTORY OF THE we purpose noticing the subject more fully in our chapter on jockies and jockeyship. His Majesty signified his intention, in the Oc- tober of this year, of giving the sum of 100 gs., to be run for annually at Manchester, to com- mence in the year 1824, by horses, mares, or geldings, carrying the following weights, viz : four years old, lOst. 21b. ; five, list.; six, list. 51b.; and aged, list. 71b. Heats, three miles, and a distance, &c. Hampden, the winner of the King's plate at Newmarket, performed the distance, 3 miles, 5 furlongs, and 187 yards, in seven minutes, four seconds, carrying lOst. 41b. In the month of November, the Marquis of Shgo was the holder of the Northumberland gold cup, the Peel cup, the Whip, the Sligo whip, and the King's, an extraordinary instance of success on the Irish turf, and the first time these prizes ever fell together into the possession of one indi- vidual . In the course of this year, the following famous stallions were lost to the British turf, viz : Sooth- sayer, Antar, and Interpreter, sent to Russia, Rainbow to France, Steeltrap to New South Wales, Poulton by death. PRINCIPAL STyVKES, &C., IN 1824. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 19. — Tlie Craven stakes. BRITISH TURF. 209 won by Lord Verulam's ro. c. Vargas by Orville, Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs. each, Ab, M., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. The Stag by Sorcerer. The Tenth Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Rebecca, by Sooth- sayer. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. f. Cobweb by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, D. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's ch. c. by Phantom out of Silvertail. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Skiff by Partisan. The first class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. I., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's br. c. Comte d'Artois by Bourbon. The second class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Hunter's br. c. Ganymede by Orville. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., D. M., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's ch. c. Grenadier by Waterloo. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. D. M., seven subscribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. f. Angelica by Rubens. The Dinner stakes R. M., ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Rebecca. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. R. M. eight subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Dragoman by Interpreter. Sweepstakes of 150 gs. D. M,, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Skifi". Sweepstakes of 50 gs. R. M., six subscribers. Lord Exeter's b. f. by Cato out of Omphale ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by H.R.H. the Duke of York's b. f. Humbug. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, D. M., five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. Dragoman. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C. won by Mr. H. Neale's ch. c. The Scholar by Bourbon. The Burleigh stakes, D. M. six subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's br. f. Lyrnessa by The Flyer out of Briseis. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., A. F., five subscribers. Lord Verulam's ch. f. Verbena by Comus ; walked over. Newmarket First Spring Meeting, May 3. — Sweepstakes of 100 gs., B. C, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Veil by Rubens. The Breakfast stakes of 100 gs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's b. f. Pedigree by Anticipation. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. for colts, won by H.R.H. the Duke of York's b, c. Orion by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 gs. for fillies, T. Y. C, four sub- scribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. by Orville out of Barrosa. Sweepstakes of 200 gs,, R. M., six subscribers, vvon by VOL. II. P 210 HISTORY OF THE Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., A. F., four subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. c. Premium by Aladdin. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. f. Cobweb by Phantom ; received forfeit. The 2000 gs. stakes R. M., twelve subscribers, Mr. Haff'enden's b. c. Sweetbriar Ijy Shuttle Pope 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tiara by Castrel or Soothsayer out of Pope .Joan 2. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Mr. J. Rogers' ch. c. Nicolo by Selim. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 sovs., A. F., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. c. Premium. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. Powlett's br. c. brother to Antelope, by Smolensko ; the winner was claimed. The 1000 gs. stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. Cob- web by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. by Orville out of Barrosa. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Serab by Phantom. Second Sprhig Meeting, May 17. — Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Pucelle by Muly. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wilson's bl. c. Pedrillo by Soothsayer. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., A. F., won by Mr. Udney's ch. m. Mirandola by Haphazard. First class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. R. Pettit's ch. c. Nicolo by Selim. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Darhngton's b. c. by Whisker out of Castrella. The Jockey Club plate, won by Sir J. Byng's b. h. Morisco. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Pettit's ch. c. Nicolo. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Posthuma by Orville ; received forfeit. Epsom, Wednesday, June 2. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Yates' b. h. Orator by Prime Minister, llie Woodcot stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. J. Rogers' b. f. Scandal by Selim. Tkursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty eight subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric by Phantom, dam by Walton, out of Mock- bird's dam 1. Sir W. Milner's br. c. Osmond by Filho da Puta out of Banshee by Sorcerer, 2. Friday. — 'Vhe Oaks' stakes, forty-one subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. f. Cobweb by Phantom, out of Filagree by Soothsayer, 1 ; Mr. Yates' gr. f. Fille de Joie by Filho da Puta out of Little Gimcrack's dam, 2. BRITISH TURF. 211 Ascot Heath, June 15. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Bizarre by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs.. New Mile, nine subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric by Phantom. The Swinley stakes, three subscribers, Lord Darling- ton's ch. c. Barefoot by Tramp ; walked over. The Wingfield stakes, nine subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric. The Windsor Forest stakes, four subscribers, won by Lord Warwick's ch. f. Ka- therine. The Gold Cup, seven subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Ca- vendish's Bizarre. Newmarket July Meeting, July 12. — The July stakes, nineteen subs- cribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Redgauntlet by Scud. Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., T. M. M., eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Palais Royal by Blucher. The Town plate won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Banquo by Phantom. Doncaster. — Tlie Champagne stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Watts' b. c. Memnon by Whisker. Produce sweepstakes of 100 gs., five subscribers, Mr. Whittaker's Lottery by Tramp ; walked over. The Great St. Leger stakes of 25 gs. each, seventy seven subs- cribers, Mr. Gascoigne's bl. c. Jerry by Smolensko, out of Louisa by Orville 1 ; Lord Sligo's b. c. Canteen by Waxy Pope 2. Tlie Gas- coigne stakes of 100 gs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Sligo's b. c. Canteen by Waxy Pope. Sweepstakes of 20 gs., twenty subscri- bers, won by Mr. Watts' b. c. Memnon. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 4. — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Exeter's b. h. Sultan by Selim, aged. Grand Duke Michael stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric by Phantom. Mr. Udney's br. c. Erailius beat Mr. W. Edwards' gr. h. Jock the Laird's brother, 8st. 51b. each, Ab. M., 500 gs., h. ft Sweepstakes of 50 gs. T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Attica by Comus. The St. Leger stakes, fifteen subs- cribers, won by Mr. Rush's br. c Mc'Adam by Pioneer. The Town plate won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tiara by Castrel or Sooth- sayer. Second October Meeting, October 18. — Post sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Hunter's br. c. Ganymede by Orville. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., A. F., ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tiara by Castrel or Soothsayer. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., D. L, 10 subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Zinc. The Oatlands' stakes, won by the p2 212 HISTORY OF THE Duke of Richmond's gr. f. Dandizette by Whalebone. The Town plate, T. M. M., won l)y Lord Verulam's Vitellina by Colinus. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Mr. Prendergast's b. f. Witch by Soothsayer. A sweepstakes of 100 sovs., twenty subs- cribers. Sir J. Shelley's ch. c. Cedric by Phantom ; walked over. Mr. Udney's ch. c. Grenadier, withdrew his stake. The Prender- gast stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Red Gauntlet by Scud. Houyhton Meeting, November 1. — One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., B. C, ten subscribers. Lord Egremont's b. h. Centaur by Canopus 1 ; Lord Exeter's b. h. Sultan, aged 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, Mr Wilson's bl. e. Pedrillo by Soothsayer; walked ovep. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Ramsl)ottom's br. c. Cejjhalus by Blucher. The Audley end stakes won Ijy Lord Exeter's ch. c. Zealot by Partisan. The Houghton Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Exeter's b. m. Augusta by Woeful. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1824. Newmarket, May 6. — Augusta by Woeful, five years old, 9st. I Oil).; R. C. May 6. — Morisco by Muley, four years old. list.; R. C. Chester, May 4. — Adroit by The Flyer, four years old, 8st. 9lb.; thrice round. Manchester, June 10. — Cognovit by Ambo, four years old, lOst 2lb.; three mile heats, and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 15. — Centaur by Canopus, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, June 23. — Shuffler by Walton, five years old, 8st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Guilford, June 23. — Blunder by Comus, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 6. — Oscar by Juniper, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 6. — Codicil by Smolensko, four years old, lOst. four mile heats. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, July 13. — Lottery by Tramp, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 213 Nottingham, July 20. — Cognovit, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 27. — Veil by Rubens, four years old, 8st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Salisbury, August 3. — Champion by Poulton, five years old, 1 1 st. rib.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 4. — Mina by Orville, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. York, August 16. — Bordeaux by Bourbon, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. August 20, Cfor mares). — Violet by Comus, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 18. — Picton by Smolensko, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 7. — Sharper by Octavius, five years old, list. 7lb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 14. — Sharper, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 20. — Arrogance by Master Goodall, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 28. — Corrector by Camillus, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 29. — Minna by Camillus, four years old, Sst. 4lb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 7. — Premium by Aladdin, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, October 9. — Panmure by Catton, four years old, Dst. 4lb.; four mile lieats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 20. — Toe by Recordon, four years old,, Sst. 71b. four mile heats. April 22, (for five year olds). — Starch by Waxy Pope, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 24. — Skeleton, by Master Robert, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 8. — Irishman by Milesius, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. 214 HISTORY OF THE June 10, (for six year olds). — Welcome by Recordon, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June Jl. — Welcome, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 12. — Starch, five years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 24. — Haidee by Recordon, five years old, Sst. 9lb.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 21, {for six year olds). — Welcome, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 24. — Welcome, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 2. — Friday by Robinson Crusoe, aged, 9st.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 8. — Langar by Selim, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 9. — Shgo by Waxy Pope, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 10, {for mares). — Haidee, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 13. — Sligo, three years old, Sst. 7lb.; three mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 11. — Starch, five years old, Sst. 8lb.; four mile heats. In this year the number of races won by horses got by the following stallions, were as follows, viz : By Aladdin (son of Giles) 2 Winners of 5 Prizes. „ Amadis 2 >> 5 „ „ Anticipation 6 >> 12 „ „ Ardrossan 6 „ 7 „ „ Blacklock 6 5> 12 » „ Blucher 4 „ 11 » „ Bourbon 5 „ 10 „ „ Bustard (son of Castrel) ,, .5 j» „ Camiilus 3 „ 20 „ „ Castrel 3 » 5 j> „ Catton 6 „ 11 , „ Cervantes 11 ,, 6 „ „ Comus 26 ,, 61 ,, „ Ditto (WiUiamson's) 2 }> 9 „ BRITISH TURF. By Election G Wi nners of 8 Prizes. ,, Filho da Piita 19 50 ,, „ Fyldener 3 8 ,, ,, Griraaldi 2 3 ,j ,, Haphazard 5 11 ,, „ Juniper 2 8 >> „ Leopold 4 U „ „ Muley 7 16 ,, ,, Octavian 1 14 >j „ Octavius 6 22 » „ Orville 10 20 J) ,, Partisan 5 13 ji ,, Paynator 1 3 „ „ Phantom 14 35 ,, .„ Pope (son of Waxy) 2 9 „ ,, President 2 7 „ „ Prime Minister 6 19 ,, • „ Quiz 5 8 „ ,, Rubens 14 20 » „ Scud 1 3 » „ Selim 6 10 » „ Sir Paul 2 6 „ „ Smplensko 14 27 ,, „ Soothsayer 13 33 >} „ Sorcerer 1 1 „ „ Stamford 2 2 >i „ Tramp 6 12 ; „ Walton 11 19 )) ,, Waterloo 4 7 „ J, Whalebone 6 19 ) „ Whisker 9 25 )t „ Woeful 9 19 y> 215 Mr. L. Charlton's stud was sold this year at Ludford Park. Neuter brought 150 gs., Myra 45, Castrel 50, and 1,850 gs. was refused for Master Henry. Seven brood mares, one yearling colt. 216 HISTORY OF THE and three yearling fillies, one foal colt, and two foal fillies, produced 1,942 gs. In November Mr. Udney sold Emilius by Or- ville, four years old, winner of the Derby in 1823, to Mr. Thornhill, for 1,800 gs., and Lord Kilburne purchased Jerry from Mr. R. O. Gascoigne for 2,000 gs. The racing stud of Mr. H. Peirse, who died in this year, was sold by Mr. Tattersall, at Beda- land, and realized the following prices, viz : Guineas. 1. Reveller, 9 yrs. old, by Comus.—Sold to Mr. Shard 108O 2. Lisette, 18 yrs. old, by Hambletonian, (not offered.) 3. Rosanne, by Dick Andrews, with a filly at her foot by Grey Walton, and covered by Walton. — Mr. Noel 1020 4. A Grey Mare, by Wizard, with her colt foal by Walton, and covered by St. Patrick.— Mr. Noel 200 4. A Bay Colt, 4 yrs. old, by Comus, out of Rosanne. — Mr. Lambton ' 1560 6 A Grey FiUy, 4 yrs. old, by Comus out of Lisette. — The Duke of Leeds 420 7. A Chestnut Colt, 3 yrs. old, by Walton, out of Lisette. — Mr. Noel 320 8. A Brown Colt, 3 yrs. old, by Walton, out of Rosanne. — Mr. Lambton 1670 9.- A Grey Filly, 4 yrs. old, by Walton, out of Lisette. — Mr. Noel 4G0 10. A Grey Colt, 2 yrs. old, by Whisker, out of the Wizard mare. — Lord Darlington 500 11. A Bay Colt, 2 yrs. old, by Ebor, dam by Walton.— The Duke of Leeds 430 12. A Grey filly, yearling, by Walton, out of Lisette. — The Duke of Leeds 710 The total amount produced by the sale was 9,065 gs. BRITISH TURF. 217 PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1825. Newmarhet Craven Meeting, April 4. — Craven stakes, nineteen sub- Kcribers, won by Mr. Fulwar Craven's b. c. Longwaist by Whalebone. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Pettit's gr. f. Bravura by Outcry. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., seven sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Cramer by Election. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Caven- dish's bl. c. Black Cat by Bourbon. The eleventh Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus by Election. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of York's b. Dahlia by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., Ab. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Hogarth by Rubens. The Oatlands' Stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. F. Craven's b. c. Longwaist. The Duke of York's b c. Peter Proteus by Partisan walked over, dividing the stakes with Mr. F. Craven's ch. Mittimus by Magistrate. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. Ariel by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., Ab. M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of York's br. c. Lionel Lincoln by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. Rufus. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. J. Rogers' b. Ahne by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Cramer. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs.. D. M., seven subscribers, won by Mr. J. Rogers' b. f. Aline. Sweepstakes of 100 gs., R. M., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus. Sweepstakes of 150 gs., A. F., four subscribers, won by Mr. Thomhill's br. f. Surprise by Scud. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs. Ab. M., seven subscribers, the Duke of York's b. c. Peter Proteus by Partisan walked over. The Port stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Serab by Phantom. The Wellington stakes of 200 sovs. each, for fillies, A. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. Tontine by Election. Sweepstakes of 300 gs., D. M., three subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. Armida by Woeful walked over. The Wellington stakes of 200 sovs., for colts, A. M., seven subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's Cramer walked over. First Spring Meeting, April 18. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. Adeliza by Sooth- 218 HISTORY OF THE sayer. Post Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., h. ft., R. M.j eleven suljscribers, won by the Uuke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus by Election. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y, C, seven subscribers, won by Mr. F, Craven's ch. c. Helenus by Soothsayer. The 2000 gs. stakes, ten subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Enamel by Phan- tom. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Exeter's br. c. by Comus. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D, M., won by Mr. Wort- ley's ch. f. Carmelite by Comus. Handicap sweepstakes of 100 sovs., A. F., six subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Serab by Phantom. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs. D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's gr. c. Second-sight by Phantom. The 1000 gs. stakes, eight subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tontine by Elec- tion walked over. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Crockery by Rubens. Second Spring Meeting, May 2. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. m. Posthuma by Orville. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Wyndhara's ch. c. by Phantom. £50, R. M., won by Mr. Wyndliam's br. c. Camel by Whalebone, Second class, handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Anson's b. f. Ina by Smolensko. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. Pettit's gr. f. Bravura by Outcry. The Jockey Club plate, won by Lord Verulam's ch. f. Vitellina by Comus. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Richmond's gr. m. Dandizette by Whalebone. £50, T. M. M., won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Hurly Burly by Quiz. Epsom, Wednesday, May 8. — The Woodcot stakes, won by Mr. Walker's ch. c. by Interpreter. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-eight subscribers. Lord Jersey's ch. c. Middleton by Phantom out of Web by Waxy 1 ; Duke of Graf- ton's ch. c. Rufus by Election 2 ; Mr. Batson's ch. c. Hogarth by Ru- bens 3. Friday. — Tlie Oaks' stakes, fifty subscribers. Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Wings by the Flyer out of Oleander by Sir David 1 ; Mr. F. Cra- ven's b. f. Pastime by Partisan, lame, 2 ; the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tontine by Election 3. Ascot Heath, May 31. — The Oatlands' stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Whiteside's br. h. Picton by Smolensko. The Gold cup, six subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Bizarre by Orville. BRITISH TURF. 219 Newmarket July Meeting, July 11. — A sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Muleteer by Muley. The July stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wortley's b. c. Cru- sader by Cervantes. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. won by Mr. Wynd- ham's ch. c. by Phantom. The Town plate, won by Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Muleteer. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. g. Infelix by Phantom. Doncasfer, Tuesday, September 26. — The Great St. Leger stakes, eighty-eight subscribers, Mr. Watts' b. c. Memnon by Whisker out of Manuella 1 ; Mr. Russell's b. c. Alderman by Bourbon 2. The Gold cup, value 350 gs., won by Mr. Whittaker's br. h. Lottery by Tramp. Neivmarket First October Meeting, October 3. — The Trial stakes, D. M., won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Stumps by Whalebone. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Bolero by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, T. Y. C, won by Lord Oxford's b. c. Orion by Phantom. Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's b. c. Cricketer by Octavius. The Anson stakes, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Paul Jones by Partisan. The St. Leger stakes, eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus by Election. Post sweepstakes of 150 sovs., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Mortgage by Teasdale. The Town plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Stumps. Second October Meeting, October 17. — The Garden stakes, won by Lord Verulam's ch. f. Vitellina by Comus. One third of a subscrip- tion of 25 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's br. c. Camel by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Powlett's br. h. Logic by Selim. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., D. L, ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Pucelle by Muley. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Nowell's b. c. by Aladdin. The Oatlands' stakes, Mr. Grevill's b. c. Don Carlos walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. L, thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Bolero by Partisan. Handicap plate of £100, won by Mr. Bloss' ch. f. Double Entendre by Comus. The Town plate, won by Mr. Pettit's ch. g. Cataline by Cerberus. The Prendergast stakes, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wortley's b. c. Crusader by Cervantes. 220 HISTORY OF THE Houyhlon Meeting, October 31. — One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., B. C, ten subscribers, won by Col. Wilson's bl. m. Black Daphne by Juniper. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, five sub- scribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Goshawk by Merlin walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C., won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. PuceUe by Muley. Handicap plate of 100 sovs., D. I., won by Lord Anson's b. c. Sligo by Waxy Pope. Tlie Bildeston stakes of 100 sovs. each, T. Y. C., four subscribers. Sir J. Bing's br. c. Skirmish by Smolensko. Handicap plate of £50, A. F., a dead heat between the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Tontine by Election and Mr. Hunter's gr. f. Walton out of Lisette ; after the dead heat Tontine walked over, and the Duke of Grafton and Mr. Hunter agreed to divide the plate. Handicap sweepstakes, T. Y. C., won by Lord Exeter's b. m. Palais Royal by Bliicher. Subscription handicap plate of £50, D. L, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. c. Stumps by Whalebone. The Audley End stakes, won by Lord Anson's Sligo by Waxy Pope. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1825. Newmarket, April 19. — Tiara by Castrel or Soothsayer, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; R. C, Aiwil 21. — Oscar by Juniper, four years old, list.; R. C. Chester, May 3. — Elephant by Filho da Puta, four years old, 8st. 2lb.; thrice round. Winchester, May 5. — Young Corrector by Corrector, five years old, 1 1st.; heats three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, May 31. — Cydnus by Quiz, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Guilford, June 8. — Cydnus, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, June 22. — North Briton by Octavian, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. Winchester, June 21. — Razor by Whisker, four years old, lOst. 71b. ; four mile heats. Newcastle, July 12. — Royalist by Leopold, four years old, lOst. 7lb. ; four mile heats. Notlinyhum, July 19. — Elephant, four years old, lOst. 7lb. ; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 221 Ipswich, July 26. — Black Daphne by Juniper, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Salisburi/, August 3. — Prosody by Don Cossack, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Lewes, Auyust 4. — Cydnus, four years old, IGst. 71b. ; four mile heats. York, August 8. — Negociator by Prime Minister, six years old, 8 St. 13lb. ; two mile heats. Chelmsford, August 2. — Isabella by Comus, five years old, 8st. 13lb. ; two mile heats. Canterbury, August 17- — Cydnus, four years old, iOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Weymouth, August 25. — Prosody, aged, list. 71b., two mile heats. Warwick, September 8. — Elephant, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, September 7. — Ben Ledi by Viscount, five years old, 9st. lOlb.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 13. — Elephant, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 19. — Confederate by Comus, four years old, lOst. 71b. ; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 27. — Young Corrector, five years old, list. 71b. ; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 28. — Minna by Camillus, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 6. — Double Entendre by Comus, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Richmond, October 5. — Lady Blanche by Bigot, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Cfurragh, April 26. — Mary Anne by Waxy, four years old, 8st, 71b.; four mile heats. April 26. — Dunkellin, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Ap7-il 30. — Brabazon by Bob Booty, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 14. — Straw by Navigator, four years old, 8st. 7lb.; two mile heats. 222 HISTORY OF THE June 16. — Welcome by Recordon, six years old, 12st. 411). ; four mile heats. June 17. — Irishman by Milesius, five years old, 9st. ; three mile heats. June 18. — Starch by Waxy Pojje, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 30. — Welcome, six years old, 8st. 13lb. ; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 20. — Irishman, five years old, 9st. 71b. ; four mile heats. July 23. — Telemaque by Recordon, four years old, 7st. lllb. ; two mile heats. Derry, August 1. — Welcome, six years old, 8st. 13lb. ; three mile heats. Curragh, September '[^J . — King William by Musician, aged, 12st. four mile heats. September 8. — Byron by Bob Booty, three years old, 8st. ; two mile heats. September Q. — Harriet Wilson by Queensberry, six years old, lOst. ; four mile heats. October 19. — Miss Foote by Oiseau, three years old, 8st. 4lb. ; three mile heats. Loj-d Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 10. — Straw, four years old, 7st. lllb. ; four mile heats. In this year the number of races won by horses got by the following stallions, were as follows, viz : — }y Aladdin 2 w inners of 6 Prizes ,, Amadis 5 8 „ Ambo 5 (3 „ Anticipation 4 9 „ Ardrossan 13 29 „ Blacklock 9 21 „ Blucher G 12 „ Bourbon 9 15 „ Bustard 4 8 ,, Camillus 4 11 By BRITISH TURF. Castrel 1 Winner of 2 Catton 12 11 Cervantes 3 4 Champion 2 7 Comus 21 53 Ditto (Williamson's) 3 6 Don Cossack 3 9 Election 10 2G Epperston 3 G Filho da Pnta 17 55 Fitzjames 3 10 Flyer 1 3 Fyldener 2 5 Grimaldi 2 7 Haphazard 4 8 Hedley 1 5 Hollyhock, an Irish hon se 2 7 Interpreter c 9 Juniper 3 8 Muley 6 13 Octavian 9 25 Octavius 4 13 Orville G 11 Partisan 9 22 Paulovvitz r> 15 Paynator 1 1 Phantom 17 47 Pope 3 9 Poulton 3 6 Quiz 3 12 Rainbow 3 9 Rubens 12 33 Screveton (young) 1 13 Scud 1 1 Sehm 5 12 Smolensko 8 21 Soothsayer 10 26 Stamford 2 2 Staveley 1 1 223 Prizes. 224 HISTORY OF THE „ Swinley 1 Winner of 2 Prizes „ Tram]) 2 7 „ ., Usquebaugh 1 4 „ „ Walton 9 14 „ „ Waterloo 5 8 „ „ Waxy 1 1 » „ Welbeck 2 5 „ „ Whalebone 13 13 „ „ Whisker 10 29 „ „ Woeful 5 9 „ alliens Scud, Selim, Walton, Pioneer, and Vandyke, died this year. BRITISH TURF. 225 CHAPTER VI. Racing in Great Britain from 1825 to 1830— Eccentricities of James Hirst— Right of the Jockey Club to warn off persons from the race- course at Newmarket, estabUshed at the Cambridge Assizes — The Derby of 1827— Death of Mr. Croft, the trainer— Presentation of a piece of plate to Mr. Robson, the trainer, on his retirement — Death of J. Kearton, the jockey — Great courage and presence of mind of CUft, the jockey— Death of George IV — His connection with the turf — Particulars of the disputes arising from the two races of his horse Escape — Performances of the race-horses of George IV on the turf, from his first entrance in 1784, up to the period of his death — Stud sales, &c. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1826. NewmarJcet, Craven Meeting, April 10. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Mills's br. c. Trinculo by Comus, S. D. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Ab. M., won by Mr. Wortley's b. f. Scandal by Selim. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. Tirailleur by Captain Candid. The twelfth Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's ch. c. the Moslem by SeUm. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Dervise by Merlin ; Lord Exeter's Tirailleur bolted. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., won by Mr Van- sittart's b. Curl by Whisker. Sweepstakes of 150 sova., D. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. Bolivar by Comus. The Breakfast stakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Wortley's br. the Dragon by Cervantes. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Rogers' b. c. Waterman by VOL. II. Q 226 HISTORY OF THE Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Parapluie by Merlin. The Claret stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. c. Chateau Margaux by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr Rush's b. c. Carthago by Pioneer. The Port stakes, six sub- scribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. c. Camel by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's bl. c. Tory by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. by Woeful out of Pantina. The Bildeston stakes, three subscribers. Sir J. Bing's br. c. Skirmish by Smolensko received forfeit. First Spring Meeting, April 24. — The Clarendon stakes of 200 gs. D. M., fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wortley's br. c. Crusader by Cervantes. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. T. M. M., five subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Bizarre by OrviUe. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of York's b. f. Rachael by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., R. M., won by Mr. Tarleton's ch. f. Miss Tree by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., won by Mr. Tarleton's ch. f. Miss Tree by Merhn. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers. Lord Oxford's b. c. Swiss Guide by Tramp received forfeit. The 2000 gs. stakes, twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Dervise by Merlin. £50 by subscription, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Pucelle by Muley. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Poulet's b. c. Mephistopheles by Crecy. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's br. c. the General by Comus. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, A. F., seven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Enamel by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. Theakston's b. c. by Or- viUe out of Pranks; the winner was claimed. The 1000 gs. stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. Problem by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. Butterfly by Magistrate. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, the Duke of Portland's br. c. by Tiresias out of I'Huile de Venus, received forfeit. The Newmarket stakes, twenty- five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Goshawk by Merlin. Second Spring Mcptiiig, Mag 8. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., A. F., won by the Duke of Portland's br, c. Toil-and-trouble by Man- BRITISH TURF. 227 fred. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. D. M., won by Lord Anson's ch. Noured- din by Aladdin. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., Ab. M., three subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Chloris by Partisan and Mr. Greville's b. c. Monops by Manfred divided the forfeit. First class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Wilson's br. g. Bull-dog by Tiresias. Second class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Muleteer by Muley. The Scrub stakes of 100 sovs,, D. M., twelve subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Gos- hawk by Merhn walked over. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., four sub- scribers, won by Mr. Rogers' br, c. Nonsuit by Smolensko. The Jockey Club plate, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus by Election walked over. Epsom, May 24. — ^The Woodcot stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's b. f. Translation by Interpreter. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, fifty-seven subscribers. Lord Egre- mont's b. c. Lapdog by Whalebone, dam by Canopus 1 ; Mr. West's br. c. Shakespear by Smolensko out of Charming Molly by Rubens 2. Friday. — ^The Oaks' stakes, forty-nine subscribers, Mr. Forth's b. f. LiUas by Interpreter 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Problem by Merlin out of Pawn 2. Ascot Heath, June 5. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c. Mortgage by Teasdale. The Gold cup, eight sub- scribers, won by Mr. Wyndham's Chateau Margaux. Newmarket July Meeting, July 10. — 'A sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's bl. c. Black Swan by Whale- bone. The July stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Wjoid- ham's b. c. Tom Thumb by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of JO sovs., T. M. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Rogers' gr. c. Turban by Sehm. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, NewT. Y. C, twelve sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. by Woful. The Town plate, won by Lord Oxford's b. c. Swis^ Guide by Tramp. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Atticus by Comus. Doncasier, Thursday 19. — The Great St. Leger stakes, ninety-five subscribers. The course was sixty yards shorter than the year before, the starting post having been placed so much forwarder. Lord Scar- borough's b. c. Tartare by Catton out of Henrietta by Sir Solomon 1 ; Lord Fitzwilliam's b. c. Mulatto by Catton 2. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 2. — The Trial stakes, nine Q 2 228 HISTORY OF THE subscribers, won by Col. Wilson's b. g. Bull-dog by Tiresias. Tlie Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Hobgoblin by Comus. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., A. F.. won by Mr. Greville's b. Rachael by Whalebone. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Gen. Gros- venor's ch. f. Spite by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers. Lord G. H. Cavendish's f. by Partisan out of Mouse, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Greville's br. f. Fawn by Smolensko. The St. Leger stakes, eighteen subscribers. Lord Tavistock's ch. f. Leeway by Aladdin, and Mr. Rogers' b. c. Monarch by Comus. ran a dead heat. After which. Leeway walked over, and Lord Tavistock and Mr. Rogers di- vided the stakes. 'ITie Town plate, D. L, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. c. Dervise by Merlin. Seco7id October Meetinrj, October l6. — Tlie Frogmore stakes, D. L, six subscribers, won by the Duke of York's ch. f. Elizabeth by Rain- bow. The Gai'den slakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Bizarre by Orville. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., A, F., seven subscribers, won by Col. Wilson's b. c. Lamplighter by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 300 gs., D. L, three subscribers, the Duke of York's b. f. Rachael by Whalebone received forfeit. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. by Allegro. The Clearwell stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by Mr. Haftenden's b. c. Trumpeter by Waxy Pope. One third of a subscrip- tion of 25 sovs., D. L, seven subscribers. Lord Egremont's br. c. Chateau Margaux by Whalebone, walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. Moloney's ch. c. Vi\'ian Grey by Anticipation. The Oatlands' stakes, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Rufus, Mr. Greville's b. f. Rachel, Lord Anson's br. f. Heroine. It was agreed that Rufus should walk over ; the Duke of Grafton, Mr. Greville, and Lord Anson, dividing the forfeits. Handicaj) sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Mule- teer by Muley. Handicap plate of 100 sovs., A. F., won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. h. Bizarre. The Town i)late, won by Mr. Pettit's br. f. Rigmarol by Soothsayer. Sweej)stakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's bl. c. Sir Geoflrey Peveril by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' ch. f. Pasta by Selim. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Novice by Selim. The Prendergast stakes, twenty- one subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Maria by Waterloo. BRITISH TURF. 229 Hoxiyhlon Meeting, October 30. — Sweepstakes of 200sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers,, won by Gen. Groavenor's ch. f. Spite by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C., five subscribers, won by Mr. Hun- ter's ch. c. by Gustavus. The Scrub stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Anson's ch. c Nonreddin by Aladdin. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., B. C, seven subscribers, won by Lord Wharnclifle's b. h.. El Dorado by Sir Walter Raleigh. Handicap plate of £100, D. L, won by the Duke of Portland's br. c Mortgage by Teasdale. £50, A. F., won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Shakespeare by Smolensko. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Udney's b. h. Tarandus by Sorcerer. Handicap plate of £50, D. L, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Hobgoblin by Comus. The Audley End stakes, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. the Alderman by Bourbon. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., A. F., three subscribers, Lord Anson's ch. c. Noureddin received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Mr. R.Pettit's ch. f. Miss Hammond by Gustavus. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 182b Newmarket, April 25. — Wings by the Flyer, three years old, 8st. 4lb.; R. C. April 27. — Oscar by Juniper, five years old, list. 9lb.; R. C. Chester, May 2. — Euphrates by Quiz, aged, 9st, lOlb.; thrice round. Manchester, May 17. — Dramatist by Comus, four years old, lOst. 2lb.; heats, three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 6. — Chateau Margaux by Whalebone, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four mile heats. Guilford, June 15. — Nigel by Election, four years old, lOst 71b.; four mile heats. Edinburgh, June 21. — Robin Hood by Walton, five years old, 8st. 2lb.; four mile heats. Neivcastle, July 4:. — Canteen by Waxy Pope, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 18. — Oscar, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 25. — Maldonia by Fungus, three years old. 7st. 2lb. ; two mile heats. 230 HISTORY OF THE Salisbury, July 26. — Cricketer by Octavius, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 3. — Governess by Milo, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 2. — Chateau Margaux, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Winchester, August 7. — Cricketer, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. York, August 8. — Serab by Phantom, five years old, list. 71b. ; four mile heats. Weymouth, August 9- — Prosody by Don Cossack, aged, list. 71b.; two mile heats. August 11. — Governess, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 23. — B. c. by Warrior, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 6. — Miss Forester by Filho da Puta, five years old, list. 71b. ; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 12. — Autocrat by the Grand Duke, four years old, lOst. 71b. ; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 18. — Brownlock by Blacklock, four years old, lOst. 71b. ; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 20. — Careless by X. Y. Z„ six years old, list. 12lb. ; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 27. — Elizabeth by Walton, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 5. — Stumps by Whalebone, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats Caledonian Hunt, October 4. — Skiff by Partisan, five years old, 9st. lOlb.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 25. — Miss Foote by Oiscau, three years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 27. — Munster by Rugantino, five year,s old, lOsl.; tour mile heats. April 29.— Miss Foote, three years old, 7st. lUb.; three mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 231 June 13.— Byron by Bob Booty, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. June 15.— Friar by Spartacus, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 16. — Friar, five years old, three mile heats. June 17.— Starch by Waxy Pope, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewston, June 29.— Miss Foote, aged, 9st.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 19. — Friar, five years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. /w/y 22.— Balderdash by Overseer, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 2. — Friar, five years old, Sst. 9lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 6.— Welcome by Recordon, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. September 7.— Mount Loftus by Hollyhock, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. September 8. — Tipsy by Election, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 9.— Miss Foote, four years old, 7st. 1 lib ; four mile heats. October 18.— Mount Loftus, three years old, Sst. 71b.; three mile heats. The following is a list of the number of prizes won in this year by horses got by the following stallions, viz : — By Abjer 7 Winners of 8 Priz( „ Aladdin 3 »» 14 ,. „ Amadis 4 » 10 „ „ Ambo 2 » 7 „ „ Anticipation 3 »> 9 „ „ Ardrossan 11 > 33 „ „ Blacklock 14 >» 38 „ „ Bourbon 4 » 11 „ „ Bustard 4 }> 7 „ „ Catton 17 >t 37 „ „ Champion 2 10 „ 232 HISTORY OF THE By Comus 18 Winners of 46 „ Ditto (Williamson's) 1 6 „ Don Cossack 2 9 „ Election 4 11 „ Filho da Puta 20 61 „ Fungus 1 5 „ Haphazard 1 1 „ HoUyhock, an Irish horse 3 11 „ Magistrate 8 17 „ Manfred 5 9 „ Mango 3 8 „ Merlin 7 21 „ Milo 5 12 „ Muley 5 19 „ Octavian 5 12 „ Octavius 3 6 „ Orville 4 7 „ Partisan 8 23 „ Paulo\vitz 6 14 „ Paynator 1 1 „ Phantom 11 23 „ Quiz 3 7 „ Rubens 11 16 „ Scud 2 7 „ Sehm 8 10 „ Shuttlecock 1 7 „ Smolensko 9 22 „ Soothsayer 9 32 „ Spectre 5 12 „ Tiresias 6 10 „ Tramp 10 18 „ Walton 8 19 „ Waterloo 3 14 „ Whalebone 22 60 „ Whisker 10 19 „ Woeful 12 27 At the Doncaster races of this year, an eccentric individual, named James Hirst, attracted much BRITISH TURF. 233 observation, from the singularity of his "equipage." It consisted of a body, composed of hazel sticks, plaited, and secured with strong cord, with a head covered with old check bed-furniture. This ma- chine was mounted on four large light cart-wheels, of equal size, and was drawn by one horse at a rapid rate. The old " squire, *' as he was called, had for many years indulged in similar vagaries, and had such an objection to paying taxes, that it has been affirmed that he, at one period, drove mules instead of horses ; trained a pig to serve as a pointer for his shooting ; and even has been known to ride a bull with the Badsworth hounds.* This eccentric old sportsman died in Yorkshire, in 1829, at the advanced age of 91 years. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1827- Newmarket, Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, A. F., won by the Duke of Portland's b, c. The Alderman by Bourbon. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Ab. M., won by Mr. Vansittart's b. c. The Deer by Blacklegs. Sweepstakes of ] 50 sovs., won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Crysalis by Orville. The Thirteenth Riddlesworth stakes of 200 sovs., fifteen subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Glenartney by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Latimer by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., for fillies, six subscribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's br. f. Memima by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., seven subscribers, won by Lord Wharncliffe's ch. c. Carthusian by Comus. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., five subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. f. Brocard by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Rode- * See Old Sporting Magazine, 2nd series, vol. 19, p. 46. 234 HISTORY OF THE rick by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., for fillies, D. M., five subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. f. Brocard. The Breakfast stakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Dilly's bl. c. Othello by Blacklock. The Oatlands' stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Anson's b. h. Sligo by Waxy Pope. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Monody by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by Lord Clarendon's b. by Partisan. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's b. c. Forfeit by Woeful. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., D. M., nine subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's br. c. Maresfield by Antar. The Claret stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Dervise by Merlin. The Dinner stakes of 300 gs., R. M., three subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. f. by Partisan out of Ridicule ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Turcoman, by Selim. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. m. Gulnare by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Rogers' bl, g. Nonsuit by Smolensko. The Port stakes, nine subscribers, won by Col. Wilson's b. c. Lamplighter by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. Ab. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. f. Brocard. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, Lord Jersey's b. c. Glenartney ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., three subscribers. Sir J. Shelley's br. c. Johnny by Little John : re- ceived forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 gs., R. M., four subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Mameluke by Partisan ; received forfeit. First Spring Meeting, April 30. — Handicap sweepstakes oi 10 sovs,, Ab. M., won by Lord Southampton's b. c. Toss by Bourbon. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. f. Gulnare by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Rogers' bl. g. Nonsuit by Smolensko. ITie second Clarendon stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. Astonishment by Filho da Puta. The Gold cup originally purchased in 1768, by sub- scription of twenty four noblemen and gentlemen, was challenged for this meeting by Mr. Wyndham, the nomination being sealed up ; the cup in the possession of Lord Grosvenor ever since 1780, when Pot-So's walked over for it, became the property of Mr. W., the challenge not having be^n accepted. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., BRITISH TURF. 235 D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. HafFenden's br. c. Pontiff by'^Waxy Pope. The 2000 gs. stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Turcoman by SeUm. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Wharncliffe's b. f. Pastime by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., B. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., seven subscri- bers won by Mr. Irby's br. f. Toso by Rainbow. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Col. Yates' b. f. Garcia by Octavian. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Lord Wharncliffe's br. c. The Dragon by Cervantes. The 1000 gs. stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Arab by Woeful. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's r. f. Serenade by Rainbow. Second Spring Meeting, May 14. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., A. F., Skiff by Partisan. Lord Darlington's Memnon by Whiskey, beat Lord Exeter's ch. h. Enamel, Sst. 71b. each, A. F., 1000 gs. h. ft. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Exeter's b. h. Redgauntlet by Scud. The Jockey Club plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. h. Chateau Margaux by Whalebone. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Anson's ch. c. Noureddin by Aladdin. Epsom, Wednesday, May 30. — ^The Woodcot stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Hartley's br. f. Brocard by Bobadil. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, eighty-nine subscribers. Lord Jer- sey's b. c Mameluke by Partisan, out of Miss Sophia by Stamford 1 ; Lord Jersey's b. c. Glenartney by Phantom out of Web 2. Friday. — ^The Oaks' stakes, seventy-nine 'subscribers, Duke of Richmond's br. f. Gulnare by Smolensk© out of Medora by Selim 1 ; Mr. Forth's b. f. Translation by Interpreter, out of Fair Ellen 2 ; Netvmarket July Meeting, July 9. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' bl. g. Nonsuit by Smolensko. The July stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Rogers' b. f. Scribe by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. M. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. c. Daemon by Amadis. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, Duke of Grafton's b. c. Lan- castrian by Merlin out of Mona ; received forfeit. The Town plate, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. by Merlin out of Rhoda. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Greville's br. f. Fawn by Smo- lensko. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, twelve subscribers. 236 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Ramsbottom's b. f. by Aladdin. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, won by Lord Anson's ch. c. Noureddin by Aladdin. Doncaster, Tuesday, September 18. — The Great St. Leger stakes, ninety subscribers, Mr. Petre's b. f. Matilda by Comus, her dam Juliana by Gohanna, out of Platina by Mercury 1 ; Mr. GuUy's b. c. Mameluke by Partisan 2 ; Major Yarburgh's br. c. Laurel by Black- lock, out of Mc'Adam's dam. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 1. — The Trial stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Wharncliffe's b. m. Pastime by Par- tisan. Tlie Grand Duke Michael stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's ro. c. by Partisan. The St. Leger stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. c. by Partisan, out of Antiope. ITie Town plate, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. c. Grampus by Whalebone. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. G. Edward's ch. c. Upas by Abjer. Second October Meeting, October 15. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. T. Y. C, won by Lord Wharncliffe's ch. c, Carthusian by Comus. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. Gaberlunzie by Whalebone. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Lancastrian by Merlin. The Garden stakes, T. M. M. won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's br. f. Souvenir by Or\'ille. The Clearwell stakes, won by Mr. Tliornhill's ch. c. Merchant by Merhn. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., D. L, seven subscribers, Col. Wilson's b. c. Lamplighter by Merlin ; walked over. First class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Wharncliffe's b. m. Pastime by Partisan. Handicap plate of £100, A. F. won by Mr. Scott Stone- hewer's ch. c. Goshawk by Merlin. Second class of the Oatlands' won by Mr. Payne's br. c. Belzoni by Blacklock. The Town plate, T. M. M., won by Mr. Prendergast's b. f. Garnish by Comus. ITie Prendergast stakes, twenty seven subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Merchant. The Frogmore stakes of 100 sovs., D. L, thirteen subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's ro. c. by Partisan out of Espagnole. Houghton Meeting, October 29- — One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers. Lord Egremont's br.h. Chateau Margaux by Whalebone; walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's gr. h. Stumps by Whalebone. BRITISH TURF. 237 Handicap plate of £100, won by Mr. Sowerby's br. h. Skiff by Par- tisan. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., A. F., five subscribers. Sir J. Shel- ley's br. c. Johnny ; received forfeit. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's ch. c. Goshawk by Merlin. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Mountcharlcs' b. c. Royal Oak by Catton. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' b. f. Zoe by Orville. The Audley end stakes, A. E. C, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's br. f. Souvenir by Orville. Swee[). stakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. f. Zoe. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1827- Newmarket, May 1, {ages as in April). — Leeway by Aladdin, three years old, 8st. 4lb. ; R. C. May 3, (as in April). — Chateau Margaux by Whalebone, four years old, list. ; R. C. Chester, May 8.— Euxton by Rinald, four years old, Sst.; thrice round. Guilford, June 5. — Leeway, four years old, 71b.; four mile heats. Manchester, June 6. — Cock Robin by Blacklock, five years old, list.; three mile heats and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 12. — Chateau Margaux, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. June 15. — Rambler by Wanderer, six years old, list. 12lb. ; two mile heats and a distance. Edinburgh, June 20. — Apostate by King David, four years old, 7st. 4lb. ; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 3. — Mildew, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 18. — Mortgage by Teasdale, five years old, list. 71b., four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 24. — Leeway, four years old, Sst. 51b.; two mile heats. Nottingham, July 26. — Brownlock by Blacklock, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 6. — Stumps by Whalebone, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. York, August 'J. — Brownlock, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. 238 HISTORY OF THE Salisbury, August 28. — Mortgage, five years old, list. 7lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 6. — Mortgage, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Weymouth, September 5. — Luzborough by Williamson's ditto, aged, list. 71b.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 11, — Euphrates by Quiz, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 17. — Brownlock, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Carlisle, September 26. — Springkell by Epperston, six years old," list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 26. — Lady Georgiana by Catton, four years old, 8st. 4lb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 4. — Lamphghter by MerUn, four years old, lost. 71b.; R. C. Richmond October 3. — Purity by Octavian, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 3. — Springkell, six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 24. — Miss Foote by Oscar, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 26. — Miss Foote, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 28. — Paladour by Bob Booty, three years old, Sst.; three mile heats. June 12. — Paladour, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 14. — Miss Foote, five years old, 4st. r2lb.; four mile heats. June 15. — Carlow by Bravo, four years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 16 — Giles by Rainbow, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, July 28. — Paladour, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 25. — Miss Foote, five years old, 9st. 71b.;- four mile heats. July 28. — Paladour, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 6. — Mount Loftus by Hollyhock, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 239 ('urragh, September 5. — Giles, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. apptember 6. — Snout by Whitenose, three years old, Sst.; two mile heats. September 7. — Miss Foote, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 17.— Napoleon by Bob Booty, three years old, Sst. 71b.; three mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Septembers. — Paladour, four years old, 7st. 1 lib.; four mile heats. The following is a list of the number of prizes won in this year by horses got by the following stallions, viz : By Abjer 3Wr nners o if 11 : „ Aladdin 4 » 14 „ Amadis 4 >» 12 „ Ambo 3 ,, 15 „ An tar 1 }> 4 „ Anticipation 3 >t 14 „ Ardrossan 6 '} 14 „ Ardrossan (young) 1 j> 8 „ Blacklock IG >» 32 „ Blucher 5 >» 14 „ Bourbon 7 »> 15 „ Bustard 4 „ 5 „ Castrel 2 „ 9 „ Catton IS „ 49 „ Cervantes G »» 11 „ Champignon 7 „ 11 „ Comus 14 „ 28 „ Ditto (Williamson's) 1 »» 4 „ Filho da Puta 22 ,. 63 „ Grimaldi 4 » 8 „ Haphazard 2 ft 1 „ Hollyhock, an Irish horse 3 » 7 „ Magistrate 10 >> 11 „ Mango 2 >> 4 „ Merlin 14 »> 33 240 HISTORY OF THE „ Muley 1 Winner o ■ 5 Prizes „ Octavian 7 ,, 17 „ Orville 4 „ 11 „ Partisan 10 „ 21 „ Panlowitz 5 ,, 24 „ Phantom 7 ,, 15 „ Pope (Waxy) 8 „ 15 „ Quiz 1 „ 3 „ Reveller 1 ,, 1 „ Rubens 1 ,, 14 „ Scud 2 ,, 7 „ Selim 5 „ 13 „ Smolensko 10 •> 24 „ Soothsayer 5 „ 16 „ Tiresias 5 „ 7 „ Tramp 11 „ 12 „ Usquebaugh 1 >» 9 „ Walton 5 , 12 „ Waterloo 4 » 23 „ Whalebone 21 „ &G „ Whisker 10 „ 23 „ Woeful 11 „ 25 It was the general opinion that Glenartney could have won this year's Derby, and it was commonly remarked that few instances had occurred of two such horses having been bred in one year by the same owner. That his noble owner thought highly of this horse may be readily inferred, from the fact of his refusing 5000 gs. for him, after this race, although he sold Mameluke during the Ascot Meeting, to Mr. Gully, for 4000 gs. As our authority for the first part of this statement, we will quote the editorial description of this race, given in the Old Sporting Magazine. BRITISH TURF. 241 " After three false starts, the final go was given; Bachelor, Mameluke, Glenartney, Edmund, Windermere, Gaberlunzie, and the Espagnole colt, got well away. In a twinkle Glenartney had the lead and kept it ; at Tattenham corner every horse but Mameluke was beat ; the two came along at little more than an easy exercising pace, Edmund, Gaberlunzie, and Lord George made a fruitless attempt to come up. At the distance, it was poundage on Glenartney, but Harry Edwards' 'powerful arms, thanks to a strong bridle, pulled his horse well together, though not quite double. Ro- binson's judgment at the instant shpped Mameluke, and he was declared winner. Edmund was third, Lord George fourth, and Gaberlunzie fifth, but without a chance. It is proper here to state, because such has been publicly before mentioned, that Lord Jersey's jockeys had positive orders not to consider each other, but each was to win if he could. No doubt such was the fact,| and if his Lordship and party, of the two, wished Mameluke to win, it is lucky for them ; for we fully agree, with a remark made on the settling day, that had Glenartney's bridle broke, he could not have lost." The following sales took place in this year. Horses, in training, of the Duke of Grafton. Rufus by Election, four years old, 340 gg.; Bolero by Partisan, four years old, 290 gs.; Goshawk by Merlin, three years old, 700 gs.; Norman by Abjer, 350 gs.; and Daemon by Amadis, 140 gs. VOL. II. R • 242 HISTORY OF THE^ The best horses in the stud of Mr. Mytton, a name well known in the sporting world, reaUzed the following prices, being sold at Halston by Mr. Beardsworth, viz : — Whittington by Filho da Puta, 290 gs.; Longwaist by Whalebone, 860 gs.; Flex- ible by Whalebone, 530 gs. The famous stallion Figaro, was also sold by Messrs. Tattersall for 1,850 gs. By the exertions of the stewards, the sport for this year at Epsom races was much increased, no less than three new stakes having been opened. The right of the Jockey Club, to warn persons off the Newmarket race course, was fully established at the Cambridge assizes, by a verdict to that effect, given by a jury in an action for trespass, brought by the Duke of Portland against S. Haw- kins, Esq.; who had been forbidden the race course, on account of having used unbecoming language to Lord Wharncliffe on the heath, for what the former gentleman considered an unjust decision of the Jockey Club. On the trial, evi- dence was produced by the Jockey Club, that the proprietorship of the race course had been vested in that body, since the year 1753, as tenants of the Duke of Portland. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1828. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 7. — ^The Craven stakes, ten sub- scribers, won by Col. Wilson's b. c. Lampligbter by Merlin. Ilan- dicaj) sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Ab. M., won by Mr. Moloney's br. f. BRITISH TURF. 243 Bobadil. The fourteenth Riddlesworth stakes, Ab. M., eight sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c, brother to Emilius by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Bugle by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., for fillies, D. M., four subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. by Godolphin. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., three subscribers, Mr. Wyndham's ch. f. Urganda by Tiresias, walked over. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Charon by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M. six subscribers, won by Lord Sefton's bl. c. Juryman by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs.. R. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Chico. First class of the Oatlands' stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's b. c. Mameluke by Partisan. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., D. L, five subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Glenartney by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., A. F., three sub- scribers, Mr. Payne's ch. c. by Walton out of Johanna Southcote, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, D. M., won by Lord Oxford's b. c. Gnat by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., six subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's br. Rosalia by Walton. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes, D. L, eight subscribers, won byLordG. H. Cavendish's b. c. Amphion by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.,T,Y. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. f. Sontag, two years old. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M,, three subscribers, won by Lord G H. Cavendish's br. f. by Godolphin. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. by Godolphin. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., R. M., five subscribers, won by Sir J. Shel- ley's b. c. Barnado by Bastard. The Dinner stakes, three subscribers, won by Lord Anson's br. f. Louisa by Filho da Puta. The Underley stakes of 100 sovs., R. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Moloney's b. f. Zoe by Orville. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., four sub- scribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Enthusiast by Whisker. The Claret stakes, D. L, seven subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Caven- dish's ro. c. Rapid Rhone by Partisan. Subscription plate of £50, D. M., won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's ch. c. Goshawk by Merlin, who was claimed. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's br. c. Lambtonian by Filho da Puta. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers. Lord Jersey's ch. Trampoline by Tramp 1 ; Mr. Houldsworth's b. Flush out of Loo 2 ; Lord Exeter's br. Bessy by Tramp out of Bess 3. Previously to the R 2 244 HISTORY OF THE race, Flush, Tnimpoline and the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Turquoise, sister to Turcoman, started without Bessy, and came in in the order they are here named ; but this being deemed a false start, Turquoise was drawn, and the race was run over again, as above, after the fol- lowing race. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Lambtonian. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. c. War- lock by Walton. ITie Port stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's b. c. Mameluke. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., five sub- scribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. f. by Godolphin. Pro- duce sweepstakes of 240 sovs., four subscribers, Mr Wyndham's ch. f. Urganda, walked over. First Spring Meeting, April 21. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Udney's b. f. by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. D. M , four subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cad- land by Andrew. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' bl. g. Nonsuit by Smolensko. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., four subscribers. Sir J. Shelley's br. c. Giraffe by Walton, walked over. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., R. M., three subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's br. f. Rosalia by Walton. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., sLx subscribers, won by Lord G. Cavendish's ro. c. Rapid Rhone by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, Lord Jersey's ch. f. Trampoline by Tramp, received for- feit. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-seven subscribers," won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cadland. £50, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. h. Chateau Margaux by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., three subscribers. Lord Anson's ch. c. by Merhn out of Pure received forfeit. Mr. Gully's br. c. Mameluke received forfeit from Mr. Lumley's b. f. Babel, A. F., 200 sovs., h. ft. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Roger's bl. c. Coroner by Magistrate. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's b. c. Maresfield by Antar. The 1000 gs. stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Moloney's b. Zoe by Orville. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., nine subscribers, the Duke of Rut- land's br. c. Cadland, walked over. The Newmarket stakes, twenty- three subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Zinganee by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Udney's b. f. Sontag by Woeful. On the Monday in this meeting, Mr. Scott Stonehewer challenged for the cup, which challenge not having been accepted, Mr. Stonehewer became entitled to the cup. BRITISH TURF. 245 Second Spring Meeting, May 5. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Lady William by Blacklock. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., A. F., won by Lord Sefton's br. c. Johnny by Little John. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., five sub- scribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's br. c. Gros de Naples by Blucher ; the winner was claimed. First Class. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C., won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's ch. c. Kildare by Regent. Second Class. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Sefton's b. m. Pastime by Partisan, six yrs. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., first half of Ab. M., won by Mr. Meynell's b. c. Meridian by Guliver. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Mr. Udney's b. h. Tarandus by Sorcerer ; the winner was claimed. The Jockey Club plate, B. C, won by Mr. Wyndham's br. h. Chateau Margaux by Whalebone. Epsom, Wednesday, May 21.— The Woodcot stakes, six subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Shepherdess by Strephon. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, eighty-nine subscribers, a dead heat between the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cadland by Andrew out of Sorcery, and Mr. Petre's ch. c. the Colonel by Wliisker out of My Lady's dam. A desperate struggle ensued for the conquering game, which proved in favour of Cadland. Robinson rode the winner, and Wm. Scott, the Colonel. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, seventy-eight subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Turquoise by Selim out of Pope Joan 1 ; Mr. Rawlinson's ch. f. Ruby by Rubens out of Reality's dam 2. Ascot Heath, Tuesday, June 3. — The Oatlands' stakes, ten sub- scribers, Mr. Payne's br. h. Belzoni by Blacklock 1 ; Mr. Delme Rad- cliffe's ch. f. Maria 2. The Gold cup, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Moloney's br. f. Bobadilla by Bobadil. Nev)market, July Meeting, July 7. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Theakston's b. c. Jour de Noces by Black- lock. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. Flush by Blacklock. The July stakes, thirty subscribers, a dead heat between Lord Exeter's b. f. Greenmantle by Sultan and Mr. Greville's b. f. Fancy by Moses out of Favourite. The deciding heat was won by the former. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. M. M., seven subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's br. c. Demon by Amadis. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. New T. Y. C, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's gr. c. Skim. The Town plate, won i>4G HISTORY C)I- TUF. by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. 'I'uniuoise by Selim. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. Rogers' br. c. MediUlist by 'Hresias. Jhncustcr, Tupsdnif, September 1(3. — The Great St. Leger stakes, eighty subscribers, Mr. Petre's ch. c. the Colonel by Whisker 1 ; Major Yarburgh's br. f. Belinda, sister to Laurel, 2. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., eight subscribers, Mr. Petre's ch. c. the Colonel, walked over. A'^ewmarket, I'lrst October Meeting, September '29- — The Trial stakes, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. Amphion by Partisan. The (iirand Duke Michael stakes, twenty subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cadland by Andrew. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., three subscribers, won by Sir J. Shelley's br. Rosalia by Walton. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T, Y. C, won by Mr. Udney's b. f. Sontag by Woeful. The October Underley stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Mufti by Merlin. The Anson stakes of 300 sovs. each, T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Lyric by Merlin. The St. Leger stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cadland. Handicap stakes of 15 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Egremont's b. c. brother to Twatty by Whale- bone. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Tlouldsworth's b. f. nush by Hlacklock. The Town plate, D. L, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Turquoise. Second October Meeting, October 13. — One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Tur- quoise by Seliin. T\\e Garden stakes, M'on by Mr. Moloney's ch. c. Rough Robin by Sober Robin. The Clearwell stakes, nineteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Greenniantlc by Sultan; 71b. extra. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. Payne's br. h. Belzoni by Blacklock. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., D. L, six subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Glenartney by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, Lord Exeter's b. f. Greenmantle received forfeit. First class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. Flush by Blacklock. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C. won by Mr. Payne's br. h. Shakes- pear by Sinolcnsko. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscrib- ers, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. h. Logic by Selim. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs.. D. L, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Omen by Orville. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. L, BRITISH TURF. 247 four subscribers, Mr. Payne's br. c. by Moses out of Gramarie re- ceived forfeit. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes won by Mr. Delme RadclifFe's b. m. Fleur-de-lis by Bourbon. Handicap sweep- stakes of 15 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Payne's ro. f. Jungfrau by Skim. Handicap plate of £100, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. h. the Alderman by Bourbon. The Town plate, T. M. M,, won by Mr. O'Connor's b. c. Charon by Woeful. Col. Wilson's b. h. Lamphghter by Merlin received from Lord Cleveland's b. h. Memmon, B. C, 200 sovs. and the whip. The Prendergast stakes, T. Y. C, twenty-six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Greenmantle. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C. won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Glenartney. Houghton Meeting, October 27. — Handicap sweepstakes, Ab. M., won by Mr. R. Roberts' b. f. Locket by Blacklock. £50 won by Mr. Sowerby's b. c. Paleraon by Vampire, who was claimed. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's br. f. Prodigy by Tiresias, who was claimed. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. f. Gulnare by Smolensko. The Audley End stakes. Lord Verulam's b. f. Brocard by Whalebone 0 ; Lord Jersey's b. g. Glenartney by Phantom 0 ; after the dead heat, Glenartney walked over, and Lord Jersey and Lord Verulam divided the stakes. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Greville's b. c. Nessus by Centaur. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1828. Newmarket, April 22. — Souvenir by Orville, three years old, 8st. 4lb. ; R. C. April 24. — Brownlock by Blacklock, five years old, list. 9lb.; R. C. Chester, May 6. — Euphrates by Quiz, aged, list. 9lb. ; thrice round. Guilford, May 27.— BroAvnlock, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Manchester, May 28. — Scarborough by Catton, four years old, lOst. 2lb.; heats, three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 3.— Chateau Margaux by Whalebone, six years old, list. 12lb. ; four miles. 248 HISTORY OF THE June 6.— Mr. Pendanger by Tramp, five years old, list. 71b., two miles and a distance. June 17. — Monarch by Comus, five years old, 9st. 3lb.; three miles. Ipswich, July 1. — Grampus by Whalebone, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Newcastle, July 8.— Springkell by Epperston, aged, 12st.; four miles. Chelmsford, July 29. — Trample by Tramp, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; two mile heats. York, August 5. — Malek by Blacklock, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. August 8. — Sister to Tarrare by Catton, four years old, lOst.; four miles. Winchester, July 22. — Brownlock, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 7- — Spondee by Interpreter, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four mile heats. Nottingham, August 14. — Mr. Watt by Magistrate, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 20. — Grampus, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Warwick, September A. — Mr. Watt, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four mile heats. Weymouth Septembers. — Colleger by Rubens, five years old, list, lllb.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 9. — Sampson by Arabo, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 15.— Malek, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. Carlisle, September 24. — Brunswick by Comus, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 24.— Lady Georgiana by Catton, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 2.— Lamplighter by Merlin, five years old, list. 71b.; 11. C. Edinburgh, October 15.— Robin Hood by Walton, aged, 8st. 12lb.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 17.— Act?con by Scud, six years old, lOst.; four miles. BRITISH TURF. 249 IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 24. — Alice Lee by Recordon, three yo^rs old, 8st. 71b.; four miles. April 24. — Damian de Lacy by Feramorz, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 26. — Napoleon by Bob Booty, three years old, 8st. 71b.; three miles. June 10. — Napoleon, four years old, 8st. Bib.; two mile heats. June 12. — Paladour by Bob Booty, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 13. — Mount Loftus by Hollyhock, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 14. — Giles by Rainbow, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 26. — Napoleon, four years old, 9st. three mile heats. Londonderry, August 6. — Napoleon, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 3. — Damian de Lacy, four years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 4. — Milo by Langar, three years old, Sst.; two miles. September 5. — Miss Foote by Oiseau, six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 15. — Napoleon, four years old, 7st. lllb.; three miles. September 6. — Napoleon, four years old, 9st. lllb.; four miles. The following is a list of the number of prizes won in this year by horses got by the following stallions, viz : By Abjer 4 Winners of 10 Prizes. „ Aladdin (Giles) 3 „ 11 „ „ Aladdin (Orlando) 2 „ 6 „ „ Amadis 3 „ 6 „ „ Ambo 6 „ 21 „ „ Andrew 1 „ 8 , „ Antar \ „ 5 „ „ Ardrossan 3 „ 8 „ 250 HISTORY OF THE By Banker 1 Winner of 8 Prizes. „ Blacklock 35 80 „ Bobadil 2 7 „ Bourbon 3 7 „ Bustard (Castrel) 2 3 „ Candidate I 5 „ Cannonball 5 7 „ Castrel 1 2 „ Catton 15 24 „ Cervantes 8 15 „ Champignon 7 12 ,, Comus 9 19 „ Ditto (Williamson's) 1 3 „ Don Cossack 3 9 ,, Dr. Syntax 1 M 1 „ Epperston 1 .. 2 „ Filho da Puta 31 77 „ Fungus 1 » 5 „ Godolphin •1 j> 4 „ Grey Walton 1 .> 7 „ Langar ■I >> 2 „ Magistrate 9 23 „ Manfred' 4 „ 8 „ Master Henry i 6 „ Merlin 10 30 „ Muley 3 4 „ Octavian 4 7 „ Orville 6 15 „ Partisan 7 17 „ Phantom 8 25 „ Piscator 2 7 „ Quiz 1 5 „ Reveller 5 9 „ Rinaldo 2 7 „ Rubens 8 29 „ Selim 2 13 „ Skim 5 16 „ Smolensko 7 17 „ Soothsayer 4 10 BRITISH TURF. 251 By Spectre 8 Winners of 18 Prizes. „ Sultan 2 „ 5 „ Tiresias 7 „ 16 „ Tramp 14 „ 31 „ Usquebaugh 2 „ 6 „ Walton 8 „ 14 „ Waterloo 4 ,, 14 „ Waxy Pope 3 „ 6 „ Whalebone 16 „ 43 „ Whisker 17 „ 43 „ Woeful 6 „ 16 On the 26th of June, Mr. James Croft the trainer, died at Middleham, Yorkshire, in the 42nd year of his age. Among the principal patrons of this well- known northern trainer, we find at different times the names of the Duke of Leeds, Lord Kelburne, the Hon. Mr. Petre, Sir Wm. Maxwell, Mr. Gas- coigne, Sir B. R. Graham, &c., and the following winners of the St. Leger came out of his stable, viz : — Filho da Puta, the Duchess, Theodore, and Jerry. The year 1822, when Theodore won the St. Leger, produced a case we believe unparalleled in the annals of racing ; the four first horses in the race having been all trained by Mr. Croft. Upon the retirement of Mr. Robson, the well- known trainer, of Newmarket, from the turf in the course of this year, many of the leading members of the Jockey Club subscribed for a piece of plate, which they presented him in testimony of their regard for the integrity, zeal, and abiUty, displayed by him for many years in his business. 252 HISTORY OF THE PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1829. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 20. — The Craven stakes, ten subscribers, won by W. Chifney's b. c. Zinganee by Trumj). The fifteenth Riddlesworth stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Patron by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Dilly's b. c. Wimbush by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's Pauline by Moses. The Virgin stakes of 150 sovs., five subscribers, Mr. Irby's gr. f. Flirt by Blacklock ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., three subscribers, v/on by the Duke of Rich- mond's b. c. Scimetar by Sultan or Centaur. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. Tiresias. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., R. M , six subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's bl. c. Gas by Walton. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., for fillies, &c., si.x subs- cribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Seraph by Phantom. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Greville's b. f. Lady EmUy by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 200 gs. each, three subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. c. Scheik by an Arabian out of Selma. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. Vansittart's br. f. Magawiska by Whisker. Tlie Oatlands' stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. Jenkins by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's br. c. Mariner by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 1 00 sovs., D. M., won by Mr. Rush's ch. c. by Phan- tom. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., five subscribers. Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. by Godolphin; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., six subscribers. Lord Exeter's Green Mantle by Sultan ; received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M , three subscribers, Mr. Chifney's ch. f. by Sam out of Morel ; received for- feit. Produce sweepstakes of 300 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Will-o-the-Wisp by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Caradori by Centaur. The Lincoln's inn stakes of 1 50 sovs., A. F., six subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Augustus by Gustavus. The Claret stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Zinganee. The Dinner stakes.Lord lixeter's ch. c. Patron; walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers Lord Orford's h. c. Scheik ; walked over and divided the forfeit with Mr. Greville's BRITISH TURF. 253 br. f. Semiramis by Tiresias out of Diana. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's ch. c. The Lion by Tiresias. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Worry by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Patron. The Port stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's ch. c. Privateer by Walton. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., Ab. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's b f. Magawiska; walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., three subscribers. Lord Exeter's b. c. by Phantom out of Ada; received forfeit. First Spring Meeting, May 4. — The Bildeston stakes, nine subs- cribers, won by Mr. J. Rogers' ch. c. Gambol by Nicolo. Sweep- stakes of 300 sovs., won by Mr. Payne's b. c. by Orville. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. c. Mohican by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscri- bers, won by Mr. Payne's b. f. Pauline by Moses. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's Amphion by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., R. M., four subs- cribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Burman by Partisan. The 2000 gs. stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Patron by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, eleven subscribers, won by Sir Mark Wood's br. c. John de Bart by Carbon. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, Mr. Greville's b. c. Nessus by Centaur ; walked over. The Spring Underley stakes of 100 sovs., R. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. by Tire- sias. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. f. Lady Emily by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., seven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., A. F., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Rush's b. c. Jenkins by Merlin. The 1000 gs. stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's b. c. by Godolphin out of Mouse. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Patron. Mr. Gully's b. c. Mameluke beat Mr. Moloney's ch. c. Rough Robin, D. M., 200 gs. h. ft. Second Spring Meeting, May 18. — Handicap sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Sowerby's bl. c. Coroner by Magistrate. First class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. Glenartney by Phantom. Second class han- dicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Gre- 254 HISTORY OF THE ville's ch. c. Harlequin by Cervantes. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. &c., won by Lord Anson's ch. c. by Regent. The Jockey club plate. Lord G. H. Cavendish's Rapid Rhone by Partisan; walked over. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Mr. Dilly's br. f. Slander by Comus. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Exeter's b. g. Longlegs by Filho da Puta. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Orford's ch. f. Emilia by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. Mr. Rush's ch. f. by Phantom out of Discord. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Hindostan by Whalebone ; received forfeit. Epsom, Wednesday, June 3. — Tlie Woodcot stakes, eight subscri- bers, won by Mr. Young's ch. c. Acis by Blacklock. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, eighty-nine subscribers, Mr. Gral- wick's b. c. Frederick by Little John, dam by Phantom out of Election 1 ; Mr. Forth's gr. c. The Exquisite brother to Dandizette 2. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, seventy-seven subscribers, Lord Exe- ter's b. f. Green Mantle by Sultan, out of Dulcinea by Cervantes 1 ; Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna by Sultan out of Bess 2. Ascot Heath, June 16. — The Oatlands' stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Chifney's b. c. Zinganee by Tramp. The Gold cup, eigh- teen subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Zinganee by Tramp, beating among others, Cadland, Mameluke, Green Mantle, The Co- lonel, &c. Newmarket July Meeting, July 13. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., New T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Caradori by Centaur. The July stakes, won by Sir Mark Wood's ch. c. The Mummer by Reveller. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Seraph by Phantom. The Town plate, Mr. Pierces' donation not having been claimed this year as a marriage portion, Mr. Batson's b. f. Seraph the winner of this plate was entitled to it. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., New T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Emerald by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Batson's br. f. Discovery by Tiresias. Doncaster, Tuesday, September 15. — The Great St. Leger stakes, ninety-seven subscribers, Mr. Petre's ch. c. Rowton by Oiseau, his dam Katherina by Woeful out of Landscape 1 ; Lord Cleveland's br. c. Voltaire by Blacklock, dam by Phantom grandam to Overton 2 ; Lord Langford's bl. c. Sir Hercules, by Whalebone 3. Newmarket First October Meeting, September 28. — The Trial stakes, a BRITISH TURF. 255 dead heat between Sir Mark Wood's b. f . Lucetta by Reveller, and Mr. Batson's b. f. Seraph by Phantom ; after which, Lucetta walked over, and Sir M. Wood and Mr. Batson divided the stakes. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. Sketch Book by Rubens. The Lilly-boo stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Dilly's b. c. Cetus by Whalebone. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. f. Pauline by Moses. The St. Leger stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord G. H. Cavendish's br. c. by Godolphin. The October Underley stakes of 100 sovs., A. F., five subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Acacia by Phantom. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's ch. f. The Fairy by Emilius. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers. Lord Exeter's b. f. Green Mantle by Sultan ; received forfeit. The Town plate, D. L, won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Seraph by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., Ab. M., eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna by Sultan. Second October Meeting, October 12. — One third of a subscrip- tion of 25 sovs., seven subscribers. Lord Exeter's b. f. Green Man- tle; walked over. The Garden stakes, won by Sir. M. Wood's b. f. Lucetta by Reveller. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Pera by Sultan. The Clearwell stakes, thirty-three subscribers, won by Lord Sefton's b. f. Mouche by Emilius. Mr. Gully's b. h. Mameluke, beat Col. Wilson's Lamplighter lOst. each, B. C, 200 sovs , and the whip. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Turquoise by Selim. First class of the Oatlands' stakes won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cadland by Andrew. The Town plate won by Mr. Irby's b. c. Orville dam by Soothsayer. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Hunter's gr. c. by Gustavus. Handicap plate of jS'lOO, A. F., won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Rough Robin by Sober Robin. Sir M. Wood's br. f. Lucetta beat Lord Exeter's b. f. Green Mantle D. L, 200 gs. ITie Prendergast stakes, twenty-three subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Mahmoud by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Caller by Whisker. Houghton Meeting, October 26. — llie Criterion stakes, won by Mr. DeUy's b. c. Cetus by Whalebone. Handicap plate of £100, D. L, won by Mr. Gully's b. h. Mameluke. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs,, B. C, seven subscribers, Duke of Grafton's Turquoise by 256 HISTORY OF THE Selim; walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won liy Mr. Batson's ch. c. Suffolk Punch by Wrangler. After this race, the start being disputed, it was run over again and won by the Duke of Richmond's Aranda but the stake was finally awarded to Mr. Batson, (see p. 167, case ix, vol. i of this work). Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's Glenfinlas by Moses. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., ten subs- cribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. h. Enamel by Phantom. Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Rogers' b. c. Envoy by Comus. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C-, eight subscribers. Count Bathyany's ch. f. Wilhelmina by Nicolo. Handicap plate of £50, D. I., won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Oppidan by Rubens. The Audley End stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Cad- land. ■WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1829. Newmarket, May 5. — Souvenir by Orville, four years old, 9st. 4lb.; R. C. May 7. — Spondee by Interpreter, four years old, list.; R. C. Chester, May 5. — Big Ben by Magistrate, four years old, 8st. 2lb.; thrice round. Manchester, June 'lO, — Brunswick by Comus, five years old, list.; three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 17. — Rapid Rhone by Partisan five years old, 1 1 St. 71b.; four miles. June 19. — Job by Spectre, five years old, list. 71b; two miles and a distance. Ed'mhurgli, June 18. — Victory by Waterloo, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, June 30.— Helenus by Soothsayer, aged, 9st. 71b.; three miles. Newcastle, July 27.— Black Heddon by Blacklock, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. Guilford, July 7-— Linkboy by Aladdin, six years old, list 12lb.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 7— Lamplighter by Merlin, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 25/ Chelmsford, July 21. — Turquoise by Selim, four years old, 8st. 51b.; two mile heats. York, July 28. — Malek by Blacklock, five years old, list. 71b.; four miles. Winchester, August ^. — Jocko by Filho, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 4. — Gameboy by Octavian, four years old, lOst. 71b; four mile heats. Canterbury, August 19. — Gameboy, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four mile heats. Salisbury, August 21. — Jocko, six years old, list 12lb.; four mile heats. Warwick, September 4. — Jocko, six years old, list. 121b.; four mile heats, Lichfield, September 8. — Euphrates by Quiz, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 14. — Cambridge by Catton, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. Weymouth, September 15. — Moses by Walthamstow, aged, list. 7lb.; two mile heats. Carlisle, September 23. — ^The Earl of Percy, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 23. — Ballad Singer by Tramp, four years old, 8st. 4lb.; two miles. Richmond, September 30. — Delphine by Whisker, four years old, lOst.; four miles. Newmarket, October I. — Cadland by Andrew, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, Octcber 14. — Victory, four years old, 9st. 4lb.; four miles. Nottingham, October 22. — Terror by Magistrate, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 21. — Foam by Langar, three years old, 8st. 71b.; four miles. April 23. — Demain de Lacy by Feraraorz, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. VOL. II. S 258 HISTORY OF THE April 25. — Navarino by Legacy, three years old, 8st.; three mile heats. June 7. — Navarino, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 11. — Paladour, by Bob Booty, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four miles. June 12. — Napoleon by Bob Booty, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 13. — Cup-bearer by Olympus, five years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 25. — Napoleon, five years old, 8st. 9lb.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 22. — Paladour, six years old, 9st. 71b.; four mile heats. July 25. — Navarino, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 4. — Paladour, six years old, Sst. 13lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 9- — Cup-bearer, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 10. — Skylark by Waxy, three years old, 8st.; two miles September l\. — Guiccioli by Bob Booty, six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 14. — Skylark, four years old, Sst. 71b.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 12. — Speculation by Tramp, five years old, Sst. 8lb.; four miles. The following is a list of the number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions; — By Abjer 3 Winners of 9 „ Aladdin (Giles) 2 6 „ Amadis 1 2 „ Ambo 6 13 „ Andrew 1 4 „ Antar 1 7 ,, Ardrossan 3 6 ,. Banker 3 8 „ Blacklock 29 62 BRITISH TURF. By Bourbon 2 Winners of 10 „ Bustard (Castrel) 4 9 „ Cannonball 7 „ 9 „ Catton 11 25 „ Centaur 8 11 „ Cervantes 19 „ Champignon 7 9 „ Comus 6 13 „ Corinthian 2 8 „ Dr. Syntax 3 7 „ Don Cossack 2 8 „ Emilivis 8 12 „ Figaro 8 12 ,, Filho da Puta 28 69 „ Godolphin 3 li „ Hollyhock 1 6 „ The Laird 1 7 „ Langaar 2 7 „ Magistrate 7 ., 13 „ Manfred 3 6 „ Master Henry 10 20 „ Merlin 10 21 „ Moses 5 12 „ Muley 5 9 „ Octavian 3 11 „ Oiseau 3 11 „ Orville 7 13 „ Partisan 5 14 „ Paulowitz 5 12 „ Percy 2 15 „ Peter Lily 2 G , Phantom 14 33 , Piscator 1 G , Regent (Election) 2 6 , Reveller 9 22 , Rinaldo 2 5 , Rubens 11 30 , Sehm 1 5 , Smolensko 4 7 s 2 259 2«0 HISTORY OF THE By Soothsayer 2 Winners of 5 „ Spectre 6 10 „ Sultan 5 13 „ Teniers 3 8 „ Tiresias 16 23 „ Tramp 19 39 „ Walton 4 7 „ Waterloo 3 9 „ Waverley 4 8 „ Whalebone 20 42 „ Whisker 16 44 „ Woeful 7 11 Towards the middle of June in this year Mr. J. Kearton, the veteran jockey, died at the advanced age of 93. This well known rider's career com- menced in the training stables at Middleham, and his talents for riding, combined with his strict in- tegrity, soon introduced him into excellent employ- ment. In his day, " the golden age of the turf," he won a greater number of gold cups than any of his contemporaries. In 1784 he won the Don- caster St. Leger, then the ninth year of its esta- blishment, on Omphale ; but at that time this stake was not productive of so much competition as the gold cups and other prizes. Towards the end of his life Kearton, after a tedious litigation, became possessed of a conside- rable property, which no doubt soothed his declin- ing years. For the last three years of his life he was totally blind, and confined to his bed ; but he retained his mental faculties unimpaired to the last. It is worthy of remark, that Kearton, and . BRITISH TURF. 2G 1 his cotemporaries, John Pratt, John Singleton, J. Oakley, Joseph Rose, and John Sheppard, all died about this period, at very advanced ages, and in full possession of their mental faculties to the last. At Shrewsbury races, in this year, Clift the jockey evinced remarkable coolness and courage under the following very dangerous circumstances: as he was riding Niagara for the Member's plate, the bridle broke, so that the bit came entirely out of the horse's mouth ; upon which, with great pre- sence of mind, he gathered up the dangling bridle, and guided his horse with his whip, till she stopped at the winning chair. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1830. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 12. — The Craven stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. f. Seraph by Phantom. The sixteenth Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Priam by Emilius out of Cressida. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus by Sultan. The Bildeston sale stakes, R. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Suffolk Punch by Wrangler. The Oatlands' stakes of 50 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Oppidan by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three sub- scribers. Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Tantivy by Emilius, walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Rover by Middleton. The Column stakes, forty- seven subscribers, Mr. Chifney's b. c. Priam 1 ; Lord Exeter's Augus- tus 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Emerald by Emilias. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., A. F.,won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Albert by Waterloo or Moses. 262 HISTORY OF THE Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. f. Charlotte West by Tramp. Forfeit class of the Oat- lands' stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Acacia by Phantom. The Claret stakes, five subscribers, won by Lord Langford's bl. c. Sir Hercules by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six sub- scribers, won by Lord Grosvenor's b. c. Thermometer by Whisker. The Port stakes, ten subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Green- mantle by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Poyntz's ch. f. the Gawrie by Sultan. First Spriiuj Meeting, April 26. — The Scrub stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. c. Donegani by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., won by Lord Anson's ch. f. Zarina by Morisco. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, won by Mr. S. Stonehewer's ch. the Fairy by EmiHus. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. Mr. Chifney's b. c. Priam, 8st. 4lb., received forfeit ; Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus, 8st. 4lb., withdrew his stake. The Trio stakes, three subscribers, Mr. R. Wilson's br. c. Rondo by Nicolo out of Lezinka, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., A. F,, four subscribers, Mr. Chifney's b. c. Priam, Sst. 4lb., received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., R. M,, five subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. f. by Wrangler. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Wilson's ch. c. by Emilius. The 2000 gs. stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus by Sultan. Produce sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Anson's b. f. Zillah by Whisker. Produce sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Anson's b. f. Zillah by Whisker. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., four subscribers. Lord E.xeter's ch. c. Augustus received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. M. M. four subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. c. Oppidan by Rubens. The Spring Underley stakes, R. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Cleveland's ch. c. by Emilius out of Sheldrake. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., R. M., six subscribers, Mr, Rogers' ch. f. Mari- nette by Tiresias out of Mary, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D M., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. Citron by Centaur. The 1000 gs. stakes, D. M., twenty subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. Charlotte West by IVamp. Sweepstakes of 100 .sovs., D. M., six subscribers, Lord Exeter's b. c. Mahmoud by Sultan received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M. six sub- scril)ers. Lord Exeier's ch. c. Augustus received forfeit; Lord BRITISH TURF. 263 Anson's ch. c. Portrait withdrew his stake. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Hindoo by Whalebone. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs;, won by Lord Worcester's b. c. Cervantes, dam by Walton. Second Spring Meeting, May 10. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Emerald by Emilius. The Forest stakes, three subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Finance by Merlin. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Ab. M. Mr. Ridsdale's br. c. Tranby by Blacklock. Sweepstakes of 500 sovs., B. C., ten subscribers, won by Mountcharles' b. c. Gay- hurst by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Pettit's b. c. Zany by Morisco. The Jockey Club plate, the Duke of Rutland's br. h. Cadland by Andrew, walked over. Epsom, TImrsday, May 25. — The Craven stakes, thirteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. Delme RadclifFe's ch. h. the Colonel by Whisker. The Shirley stakes, won by Mr. Corbet's b. f. Jenny Vertpre by Bobadil. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Griffith's b. c. Thorngrove by Smolensko. ITie Tancred stakes, won by the Duke of Richmond's br, g. Juvenis out of Pranks. Wednesday. — The Surrey stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Griffith's b. h. Musquito by Master Henrj'. The Woodcot stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Roger's b. f. by Partisan, dam by Rubens out of Penny Trumpet. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, eighty-nine subscribers, Mr. W. Chif- ney's b. c. Priam by Emilius I ; Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c. Little Red Rover by Tramp 2 ; Lord Exeter's b. c. Mahmoud by Sultan 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, seventy-seven subscribers, Mr. Scott Stonehewer's b. f. Variation by Bustard out of Johanna Southcote by Benningbrough 1 ; Lord Sefton's b. f. Mouche by EmiMus 2 ; Mr. Corbett's b. f. Jenny Vertpre' by Bobadil 3. Ascot Heath, June 8. — The Oatlands' stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Cooper's b. c. Merman by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs.. Old Mile, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Priam by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eighteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Brambilla by Partisan. ITie Swinley slakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Greenmantle by Sultan. The Albany stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's 264 HISTORY OF THE b. c. Mahmoud by Sultan. The Windsor Castle stakes, five sub- scribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Paradox by Merlin, walked over. A Gold cup, value ICO sovs., the surplus in specie, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Gardner's br. m. Eramelina by Blacklock. The Royal stakes, for fillies, seven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's eh. f. Charlotte West by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., T Y. C, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. J. Day's br. f. by Figaro. The Gold cup, value 100 sovs., the surplus in specie, ten subscribers. Sir M. Wood's Lucetta by Reveller, four years old 1 ; Mr. Delme RadclifFe's eh. h. the Colonel bv Whisker 2 ; Lord Exeter's b. f. Greenmantle 3 ; Mr. Delme RadclifFe's b. h. Zinganee 4. The Royal stakes, Old Mile, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Delme RadclifFe's b. c. Young Onion by Master Henry. The Windsor Forest stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Sadler's ch. f. Design by Tramp. Newmarket July Meeting, July 12. — The July stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's b. c. Zany by Morisco. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., nine sub- scribers, won by Mr. Gully's b. c. Tranby by Blacklock. Sweep- stakes of 25 sovs., won by Mr. Payne's b. c. Turk by Tramp. The Town plate, won by Mr. Rogers' ch. c. Firman by Sultan. Doncaster, September 20. — 'ITie Fitzwilliam stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Scarborough's b. c. WindclifFe by Waverley. The Champagne stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, won by Mr. Houlds- worth's b. f. Frederica by Sultan. The St. Leger stakes, sixty-eight subscribers, Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham by Filho da Puta out of Miss Craigie 1 ; Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Emancipation by Whisker 2. The Corporation plate, won by the Duke of Leeds ch. m. Jenny Mills by Whisker. Tlie Cleveland stakes, won by Lord Fitwilliam's b. h. Medora by Cervantes. Mr. W. Chifney's Priam beat Lord Kelbourne's br. c. Retriever, by Sraolensko a mile and a half, 500 gs. h. ft. The Gascoigne stakes, seven subscrib- ers, Mr. W. Chifney's Priam, walked over. The Gold cup, won by Lord Kelbourne's br. c. Retriever. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., twenty-two subscribers, won by Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Birmingham. Newmarket Fimt October Meeting, October 4. — The Trial stakes, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Brambilla by Par- tisan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs, six subscribers, won by Mr. Payne's b. Ladyljird by Bustard. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty- four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus by Sultan. BRITISH TURF. 265 Sir M. Wood's Lucetta received forfeit from his Majesty's b. h. Zin- ganee for the cup and 200 sovs. each, B. C. The Anson stakes of 300 sovs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Oxygen by EmiUus. The October Underley stakes, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Albert by Waterloo or Moses. The St. Leger stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus. The Town plate, won by Col. Wilson's br. c. by Comus out of Rot- terdam. Second October Meeting, October 18. — The Garden stakes, four sub- scribers, Lord Worcester's b. h, Coulon by Whisker 1 ; Sir M. Wood's br. f. Lucetta 2. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., A. F., seven subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. c. Captain Arthur by Bobadil. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. Red Rose by Merlin. The Clearwell stakes, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Oxygen by Emilius. ITie Duke of Rutland's br. h. Cadland beat his Majesty's b. h. Zinganee, lOst. each, B. C, for the whip and 200 sovs. each. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers. Sir M. Wood's b. f. Lucetta by Reveller, walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Albert by Waterloo or Moses. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Oxford's b. c. Coventry by Tramp. The Town plate, won by Mr. Hunter's gr. f. Christian by Gustavus. The Pren- dergast stakes, thirty-two subscribers, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's b. c. Zany by Morisco. Houghton Meeting, November 1. — The Criterion stakes, thirty sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. by Partisan, dam by Andrew. Handicap plate of £100, D. L, won by Sir M. Wood's br. f. Lucetta. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's br. h. Cadland walked over. The Nursery stakes won by Lord Oxford's br. f. Naiad by Whalebone. Sweep- stakes of 25 sovs., won by Col. Russel's br. f. Papillote by Mus- tachio. The Audley End stakes, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Albert. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1830. Newmarket, April 27- — Tosoby Rainbow, five years old, 9st. lOlb.; R. C. April 29. — Cadland by Andrew, four years old, list.; R. C. 266 HISTORY OF THE Chester, May 4.— Mayfly by Piscator, aged, 9st. lOlb.; thrice round. Manchester, June 2.— Mirabel by Blacklock, four years old, lOst. 2lb.; heats, three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 8. — Merman by Whalebone, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. June 11. — B. m. by Reveller, five years old, list. 71b.; two miles and a distance. Neivcastle, June 22.— The Earl by Percy, five years old, list. 71b.; four miles. Guilford, June 22. — Bustle by Whalebone, three years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Winchester, July 16. — Jocko by Filhoda Puta, aged, 12st.;four mile heats. Ipswich, July 20. — Jack Junk by Nicolo, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 20. — Bustle, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Edinburyh, July 2S. — Round Robin by Baridono, four years old, 7st. eib.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 2. — Gambol by Nicoli, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. York, August 3. — Mendicant by Tramp, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four miles. August 7. — Ballad-singer by Tramp, five years old, lOst.; four miles. Salisbury, August 6. — Harmony by Reveller, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Ascot Heath, August 24. — Rough Robin by Sober Robin, five years old, 9st. 3lb.; three miles. Cuiiterhury, August 25. — Gameboy by Octavian, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Weymouth, September 8. — Tyk by Tramp, four years old, ICst. 7lb.; two mile heats. Warwick, September 9. — Jocko by Filho, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Lichfield, September 14.— Jocko, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. JJoncaster, September 20. — Bullud-singer, five years old, iOst. 71b.; four miles. BRITISH TURF. 26? Carlisle, September 29-— Young Patrick by Sir Patrick, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 29.— Fortitude by Whisker, four years old, 8st. 4lb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 7.— Gayhurst by Whalebone, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, October 22.-Leda by Filho, six years old, lOst.; four miles. Nottingham, October 28.— Jocko, aged, 12st., four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Ctirragh, April 20.— Tidings by Harbinger, three years old, 8st. 71b.; four mUes. April 22.— De Vere by Feramorz, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 24. — Mount Eagle by Waxy, three years old, Sst.; three miles. Jane 8.— Mount Eagle, four years old, 8st. 7lb.; two mile heats. June 10. — De Vere, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 11. — Skylark by Waxy, four years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 12 — De Vere, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 24. — Skylark, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 20. — Napoleon by Bob Booty, six years old, 9st. 7lb.; four mile heats. Jidy 21.— Dandy by Dandy, four years old, 7st. lllb.; two mile heats. Londonderry, August 18. — Napoleon, six years old, Sst. 13lb.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 8. — Napoleon, six years old, 12st.; four mile heats. September 9. — Pioneer by Roller, three years old, 8st.; two miles. September 10. — Urgandy by Tiresias, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 13. — Silly Pat, three years old, Sst. 71b.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, September 11. — Skylark, four years old, 7st. lllb.; four miles. The number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions was as follows, viz : 268 HISTORY OF THE By Abjer 6 Winne irsof 10 I „ Ambo 4 „ 13 „ Andrew 1 5 „ Ardrossan 3 6 „ Blacklock 23 59 >, Bobadil 5 14 „ Bustard (Castrel) 5 11 „ Cannonball 4 „ 12 „ Catton 9 15 „ Centaur 4 „ 16 „ Cervantes 7 12 „ Comus 9 22 „ Doctor Syntax 2 5 „ Emilius 21 45 „ Figaro 11 IG „ Filho da Puta 20 62 „ Godolphin 3 8 „ Hollyhock 1 7 „ Langar 2 10 „ Magistrate 4 15 „ Master Henry 7 10 „ Merlin 9 23 „ Moses 6 11 „ Muley 8 14 „ Nicolo 0 >, 8 „ Octavian 1 3 „ Oiseau 4 8 ,, Orville 3 8 „ Partisan 5 7 „ Paulowitz 7 n „ Phantom 10 25 „ Reveller 15 34 „ Rubens 11 27 „ St. Patrick 4 11 " Smolensk© 6 12 „ Spectre 9 14 ,, Sultan 9 26 „ Swiss 6 10 „ Tiresias 9 15 „ Tram)) 24 46 BRITISH TURF By Wanderer 4 Winners of 9 Prizes „ Waxy Pope 2 „ 5 „ „ Whalebone 20 » 52 „ „ Whisker 26 »» 61 „ „ Woeful 1 » 3 „ „ Wrangler 3 „ 15 „ 269 On the 2Gth of June, in this year, the turf was deprived by death of the support of its most illustrious and earnest patron, George IV. In 1784, the Prince of Wales made his first appear- ance as a proprietor of race-horses, and soon entered into the pursuits of the turf with all the ardour of a thorough sportsman, and was generally allowed to possess great judgment in all matters appertaining to race-horses and races. In 1786 he was compelled, from the embarrassment of his circumstances, to part with his racing stud ; but two years afterwards, upon his debts being paid and his income enlarged by parliament, he re- turned to the enjoyment of his favourite amuse- ment with increased zest. As we purpose giving a detailed account of the success of George the Fourth's race-horses, we will confine ourselves here to a brief explanation of the unfortunate event which occasioned his second retirement from the turf in 1792. At this distance of time, when all the angry feeling engendered by interest and partisanship has passed away, a plain statement of facts, as they occurred, is all that is necessary, leaving it to the reader to draw his own conclusions. On the 20th October, 1791, the Prince of Wales' 270 HISTORY OF THE best horse, Escape, ridden by the late Samuel Chifney, was beat by Coriander, (by two lengths,) and Skylark, for the plate, for which he was the favourite in the betting ; Ditch-in. On the fol- lowing day. the betting being 4 and 5 to 1 against Escape, this horse, jockied again by Chifney, beat Skylark and other horses easily, B.C. Upon this, a great outcry was raised at New- market by the losers, who did not hesitate to say that Chifney had rode to lose on the 20th, and that the Prince of Wales was implicated in the cheat. The Prince, on the contrary, affirmed that he had not a stiver on the first race, while on the second, he only won about 400 gs. In order to satisfy the Jockey Club as to Chif- ney's riding in these races, he made an affidavit, of which the following is a copy ; he also caused him to be examined by Sir Charles Bunbury, Ralph Button, and Thos. Panton, Esquires, the Stewards of the Jockey Club. " Middlesex. " Affidavit of Samuel Chifney, of Newmarket, in the county of Cambridge, rider, maketh oath and saith, that he, this deponent, did ride Escape belonging to his Royal Higlmess the Prince of Wales, in a race in which he was beaten, on the 20th October, 1791, at Newmai'ket ; and that he did also at Newmarket ride the same horse in another race, on the next day, viz. the 21st of October, 1791, ni which he won. That he made BRITISH TURF. 271 no bet whatsoever against Escape for the 20th of October, 1791, when he was beaten ; but this de- ponent had one bet of 20 gs. upon Escape, and no more, for the 21st of October, 1791, when he won, which was betted for the deponent by Mr. Vaux- hall Clark. And this deponent further saith, that he was not interested or concerned directly or indirectly in any other bet whatsoever against or for Escape, for either of the before mentioned days. And this deponent further maketh oath that on the said 20th of October, 1791, he neither did, nor caused or procured to be done, anything to check, hinder, or prevent the said horse Escape, from winning, but on the contrary, did everything which his judgment suggested to him, and his powers enabled him, to make Escape win the race he ran on the 20th, &c. And this deponent fur- ther maketh oath and saith : That in no place that he has had the honour of living in since 1784, has he won a guinea against any horse that was beat, where he either trained or rode him. And this deponent further maketh oath and saith : That which is asserted in the foregoing narrative or statement is true, with his thoughts on the s^me. (Signed) Samuel Chifney. Witness, JohnCollick." In 1804, Chifney published a narrative of these occurrences, to which he added some directions for riding races, which we shall notice in another place. In this little work, to which he gave the 272 HISTORY OF THE name of " Genius Genuine," and which was pub- lished by subscription of five guineas each, and is now very scarce, he accounts for Escape's losing on the 20th, from his being short of work, and states that the gallop of that day was the means of getting him into sufficient trim to win on the following. Notwithstanding Chifney's affidavit and expla- nation, Sir Charles Bunbury informed his Royal Highness, that if he suffered Chifney to ride his horses, no gentleman would start against him. The Prince was too generous to sacrifice his jockey, and therefore declined the turf altogether for some years. On tlie 10th of December, 1792, part of the Prince of Wales' and the whole of the Duke of York's studs were sold. The following is a list of the horses, with the price fetched by each. THE PRINCE'S STUD. STALLIONS. Guineas. Anvil, got by Herod, dam by Feather, grandam by Lath, great grandam 1)y Childers; she was own sister to Snip, Blacklegs, etc • 700 Saltram, got by Eclipse, dam by Snap, grandam by Regulus, out of a full sister to Black-and-all-Black 700 BROOD MARES. Calash, a bay mare, by Herod, the dam of AVhiskcy, covered by Sultram 300 BRITISH TURF. 273 Guineas. A brown mare, ^ot by Eclipse out of the dam of Interpreter, co- vered by Anvil 155 A Bay Mare, got by Alfred, dam by Herod, out of an own sister to Eclipse, covered by Anvil 165 A Bay Mare, got by Herod, dam (Flora) by Squirrel, out of An- gelica, covered by Saltram 130 A Bay Mare, got by Highflyer, dam by Herod, covered by Saltram 70 Dido, a chesnut, by Echpse, covered by Saltram 300 Jocaster, a brown, sister to Highflyer, covered by Saltram 80 Nina, a chesnut, by Eclipse, covered by Amdl 135 Heron, a grey, by Herod, covered by Saltram. 295 A Brown Mare, by Highflyer, covered by Saltram 65 A Grey Mare, by the Boringdon Arabian, covered by Anvil. . 33 HORSES IN TRAINING WITH THEIR ENGAGEMENTS. Whiskey, 3 yrs. old, by Saltram 650 Coeur de Lion, 3 yrs. old, by Highflyer 350 Spankaway, 3 yrs. old, by Saltram 150 Fire, 3 yrs. old, by Anvil 105 Clementina, 3 yrs. old, by Vertumnus 165 Cymbeline, 2 yrs. old, by Anvil 330 Warwick, 2 yrs. old, by Pot-80's (numerous engagements). ... 20 A Colt by Volunteer, 2 yrs. old, in the Derby, &c 430 A Colt by Saltram, 2 yrs. old. ditto, &c 60 A colt by Highflyer, 2 yrs. old, ditto, &c. 20 A Filly by Saltram, 2 yrs. old, in the Oaks 190 A FiUy by Dungannon, rising one year old 45 Peracmon 1 03 Acasia 53 THE DUKE OF YORK'S STUD. Soldier, a chesnut horse, got by Eclipse 115 Chanticleer, 5 yrs. old 540 Brother to Halbert, 1 yr. old, with engagements 4 50 A Colt by Volunteer, 1 yr. old, ditto 50 A Colt by Highflyer, 1 yr. old, ditto 50 Tatton by Soldier 13 VOL. II. T 274 HISTORY OF THE The Prince returned to the turf in 1810, but did not visit Newmarket for some years after ; and even when at length, having received the fol- lowing letter, which was agreed to unanimously at a numerous meeting of the Jockey Club, held at Brighton in 1805, he consented to forgive the insult he considered had been put upon him, and again to attend the Newmarket meetings, his Royal Highness left off sending horses there after the completion of his engagements in 1808, and confined his patronage to Brighton, Lewes, Bi- bury, Kingscote, and Haddington, for many years. " To H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, " May it please your Royal Highness, " The members of the Jockey Club, deeply re- gretting your absence from Newmarket, earnestly entreat the affair may be buried in oblivion, and sincerely hope that the different meetings may again be honoured by your Royal Highness's con- descending attendance." The following is an account of the success of George IV on the British turf, with the exception of the performances of those horses which, be- tween 1807 and 1827, ran in the names of Warwick Lake, Esq., and the Hon. Mr. Charles Greville. During the latter part of his racing BRIl'ISH TURF. 275 career, the late Mr. Delme RadcliiTe had the management of his Majesty's racing stud. 1784. — Anvil by Herod, 60 gs. at Newmarket. Merry-Traveller, 100 gs. and 50 gs. at Up Park, Sussex. 1785. — Hardwicke by Ancient Pistol, the Claret stakes and 250 gs. at Newmarket, and 300 gs. at Nottingham. Saltram by Eclipse, 600 gs. at Newmarket. Figaro by Florizel, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Ulysses by Florizel, three stakes of 200 gs. each at Newmarket. Anvil, 90 gs., twice 200 gs., and 100 gs. at Newmarket. Ascot by Herod, 50 gs. at Newmarket, 100 gs. at Up Park, and 200 gs. at Lewes. Rockingham by Highflyer, 500 gs. at Newmai-ket. Rosa- letta by Nabob, £50 at Ascot. 1786. — Hackwood by Echpse, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Mufti by Fitz-Herod, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Anvil, 300 gs. and 75 gs. at Newmarket. Rockingham, £50 at Newmarket, 125 gs. and £50 at Ascot. 1788. — Countryman by Bordeaux, 50 gs. at Newmarket. High- lander by Bordeaux, 10 gs., 150 gs., and 250 gs. at Newmarket. Chiveley by Conductor, 300 gs. at Newmarket. Victor by Dioraed, 50 gs. at Brighton, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Canto-Baboo by Eclipse, 100 gs., 150 gs., and three stakes of 50 gs. each at Newmarket. Don Quixote by Eclipse, twice 200 gs. at Newmarket. Gunpowder by Eclipse, the Jockey Club plate, 300 gs., and 202 gs. at Newmarket. Pegasus by Eclipse, the Macaroni stakes, 100 gs., and 200 gs. at Newmarket, and the King's plate at Ipswich. Scota by Eclipse, 50 gs. and 100 gs. at Newmarket. Brother to Steady by Highflyer, 200 gs. at Newmarket. Cowslip by Highflyer, £^50 at Epsom, and the King's plates at Salisbury and Canterbury. Chance by Javelin, £50 at Ascot, and £50 at Brighton. Sir Thomas by Portal, the first class of the Prince's stakes, the Bolton stakes, 500 gs., and a compromise at Newmarket, and the Derby stakes at Epsom. Supei'b by Sweet- william, 200 gs., 100 gs., and 200 gs. at Newmarket. Hawthorn by Turf, 100 gs. at Newmarket. 1789- — Countryman, £50 at Newmarket. Bruiser by Boxer, 25 gs. at Newmarket. Tot by Carbineer, 500 gs. at Newmarket, £71 at York, and the cups at Richmond and Doncaster. Canto-Baboo, 60 gs. at Newmarket. Don Quixote, 20 gs. at Newmarket. Gun- T 2 276 HISTORY OF THE powder, two £50 plates at Stafford. Scota, the King's plate for mares at Newmarket. Serpent by Eclipse, 250 gs. at Ascot. Es- cape by Highflyer, 200 gs. at Newmarket. Traveller by Highflyer, 500 gs. at Newmarket. Verjuice by Highflyer, ^'SO at Ascot. Lance by Javelin, twice 100 gs., 70 gs., and 700 gs. at Newmarket. Filly by Jupiter, £50 at SwafFham. Sir Thomas, the Jockey stakes, 25 gs. and the 140 gs. at Newmarket, 950 gs. and 100 gs. at York. Minikin by Ruler, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Thorn by Sweetbriar, the King's plate at Newmarket. 1790. — Louisa by Ancient Pistol, the Prince's stakes at Ascot, and 200 gs. at Newmarket. Tot, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Don Quixote, 100 gs., 10 gs., and 200 gs. at Newmarket, and twice 100 gs. at Ascot. Gunpowder, £50 at Newmarket, £50 at Huntingdon, and £50 at Stafford. King Hermon by Eclipse, the Macaroni stakes at Newmarket. Pegasus, 400 gs., 200 gs., and the King's plates at Newmarket, Winchester, Lewes, and Canterbury. Scota, 60 gs. at Lewes. Serpent, twice 200 gs. and 100 gs. at Newmarket. Arch- bald by Highflyer, 25 gs., 100 gs., 300 gs., and 100 gs. at Newmarket. Bubble by Highflyer, 200 gs., 55 gs. at Newmarket, and the King's plates at Guilford and Salisbury. Escape, 500 gs. at Newmarket, and £295 at York. Fitzwilliam by Highflyer, 800 gs. and 750 gs. at Newmarket. Traveller, 225 gs. and 500 gs. at Newmarket. Magpie by Imperator, 60 gs. at Newmarket. Chamboocby Mambrino, 45 gs. at Newmarket. Smoker by Pilot, 100 gs., 200 gs., and 100 gs at Newmarket, the Conflans stakes at Brighton, and 60 gs. at Lewes. Sir Thomas, £50 and 25 gs. at Newmarket. Tiny by Pot-So's, ^50 at Newmarket. Phalanx by Ruler, £50 at Salisbury, 150 gs. and 500 gs. at Newmarket. Caroline by Saltram, 300 gs. at Newmarket. 1791. — Mademoiselle by Diomed, 660 gs. at Newmarket. Devi Sing by Eclipse, 1 50 gs. and £60 at Newmarket. Don Quixote by Eclipse, 100 gs. and £50 at Newmarket. Pegasus by Eclipse, the King's plate at Newmarket, and 140 gs. at Stockbridge. Serpent by Eclipse, 80 gs. at Brighton, 60 gs. and the Ladies plate at Lewes. Amelia by Highflyer, the third class of the filly stakes, 1000 gs., 300 gs. at Newmarket, and the Prince's stakes at Ascot. Escape, 250 gs., 1000 gs., 140 gs., and 55 gs. at Newmarket. Traveller, 400 gs. at Newmarket. St. David by Saltram, the second class of the Prince's stakes at Newmarket. Cruper by Tandem, 60 gs. at Newmarket, 40 gs. at Burford, and the King's plates at Lichfield and BRITISH TURF. 277 Burford. Baronet by Vertumnus, the Oatlands' stakes at Ascot, and the King's plates at Winchester, Lewes, Canterbury and Newmarket. Clementina by Vertumnus, £50 at SwafFham, and 200 gs. at New- market. 1702. — Cymbeline by Anvil, the July stakes at Newmarket, the Orleans' stakes at Brighton, and 150 gs. at Bedford. Master Black- cap by Anvil, 200 gs. at Newmarket. St. George by Anvil, the Bolton stakes, £50 and 100 gs. and 100 gs. at Newmarket. Made- moiselle by Diomed, the first class of the filly stakes at Newmarket. Cinderella by Dungannon, the third class of the filly stakes at New- market. Traveller, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Cleopatra by Saltram, 1500 gs. and 50 gs. at Newmarket. Queen of Sheba by Saltram, 900 gs. at Newmarket. Whiskey by Saltram, 1000 gs., 2000 gs., the 1400 gs., and twice 100 gs. at Newmarket, and £50 at Bedford. 1800. — Knowsley by Sir Peter, the King's plates at Guilford, Winchester, Lewes and Lichfield, and 80 gs. at Lewes. Little Harry of Hilton by Skyscraper, 50 gs. at Ascot. Ploughator by Trumpator, £50 at Brocket Hall. 1801. — Jack Andrews by Joe Andrews, the Woburn stakes at Bedford, and £50 at Enfield. Bay horse by Jupiter, 250 gs. at Brocket Hall. John o' Groat by Overton, £50 at Bedford, and 50 gs. at Newmarket. Tag by Precipitate, 90 gs. at Bibury. Rel)el by Trumpator, twice £50 at Bibury, and the Petworth stakes at Brighton. 1802. — Surprise by Buzzard, 100 gs. at Brighton. Brown Colt by Fidget out of Cselia, £50 at Ascot, £50 at Lamburn, £50 at Lewes, and the Petworth stakes at Brighton. Tag by Precipitate, £50 at Brighton. Lucas by Sir Peter, 130 gs. at Bibury, and £50 at Oxford, Bedford, and Newmarket. Pacificator by Trumpator, the Craven stakes, and £50 at Bibury. Rebel by Trumpator, 100 gs. at Goodwood, i:'50 and 60 gs. at Lewes, and the October Oatlands' at Newmarket. Shock by Waxy, 100 gs. at Brighton, and 50 gs. at Newmarket. 1803. — Albion by John Bull, the Pavillion stakes at Brighton. Grey Arabian, 100 gs. at Winchester. Nitre by Precipitate, 50 gs. and 120 gs. at Lewes. Rebel, £50 at Bibury, and the Petworth stakes at Brighton. 1804. — Aniseed by Coriander, 1 10 gs. at Bibury, the King's plate and 50 gs. at Lewes. Albion by John Bull, 100 gs. and 75 gs. at 27 S HISTORY OF THE Newmarket. Nitre by Precipitate, 100 gs., 75 gs., 50 gs. and £50 at Newmarket. Rebel, £50 at Lewes, and the second class of the October Oatlands' at Newmarket. 1805. — Aniseed, 100 gs. at Bibury. Orville by Benningbrough the Somersetshire stakes, and the cup with 200 gs. at Brighton, the King's plate and 90 gs. at Lewes. Albion, 600 gs. at Brighton, and 300 gs. at Lewes. Barbarossa by Sir Peter, the Egremont stakes at Brighton. Petruchio by Stride, .£'50 at Bibury and £50 at Brighton. Rebel, the Craven stakes and part of the Barrington stakes at Bibury, the Smoker stakes at Brighton, and £50 at Lewes. Bay Horse by Woodpecker, 70 gs. at Bibury. 1806. — Orville, 150 gs., 50 gs., and 200 gs. at Newmarket, 150 gs. and 90 gs. at Lewes. Selim by Buzzard, 50 gs. at Brighton, and the First class of the October Oatlands' at Newmarket. Albion, the Smoker stakes at Brighton. Barouche by Overton, .€50 at Brighton. Barbarossa, .£50, 100 gs., and the King's plate at Newmarket, the Somersetshire stakes at Brighton, the King's plate at Lewes, the King's plate and 60 gs. at Canterbury. Haphazard by Sir Peter, 1000 gs. at Lewes. 1807. — Orville, 300 gs , 150 gs., 125 gs. at Newmarket, the Somerset stakes at Brighton, 200 gs., 90 gs. and 60 gs. at Lewes. Rugantino by Benningbrough, the Petworth stakes at Brighton. Sister to Selira, 100 gs. at Brighton, 50 gs. at Lewes, 100 gs. and 125 gs. at Newmarket. Selim, the Craven stakes, 100 gs., and a class of the October Oatlands' at Newmarket. Trafalgar by Gohanna, 1000 gs. and 500 gs. at York. Pedestrian by Pipator, the Welter stakes at Bibury. Barbarossa, 195 gs., 30 gs. and 250 gs, at Bibury. Mungo by Sir Peter, 100 gs. at Newmarket. Sir David by Tnimpa- tor, 200 gs. and the Gold cup at Brighton, 200 gs. and 120 gs. at Newmarket. 1827. — Dervise by Merhn, the Town plate of £100 with £80 added at Southampton. Mortgage by Teasdale, the King's plates at Win- chester, Salisbury and Warwick, and £50 at Newmarket. Maria by Waterloo, the Swinley and the Windsor Forest stakes at Ascot, £l65 at Abingdon, and £100 at Newmarket. 1828. — Fleur de Lis by Bourbon, the cup at Oxford, a class of the Oatlands', and £200 at Newmarket. Maria, the Windsor Oatlands' at Ascot, the Somersetshire stakes at Bath, and £40 and £90 at Ejjham. BRITISH TURF. 279 1829. — Fleur de Lis by Bourbon, the Craven stakes at Epsom, £100 at Stockbridge, the cup at Goodwood, and the Falconer's cup at Lincoln. Maria, £500 at Ascot. Hindostan by Whalebone, 100 gs. at Ascot, and the cup at Northampton. 1830. — The Colonel by Whisker, the Craven stakes at Epsom, and £70 at Stockbridge. Hindostan by Whalebone, £50 at Newmarket, and the Cup stakes at St. Albans. Young Orion *by Master Henry, the Royal stakes at Ascot. 280 HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER VII. Racing in Great Britain from 1830 to 1833 — Malpractises at Don- caster — Death of John Mangles, the jockey — His late Majesty, "WiUiam IV's encouragement of racing — Mr. Osbaldiston's famous match against time, two hundred miles performed in 8 hours and 42 minutes — Mr. Osbaldiston's challenge to the sporting world — Death of Mr. James Weatherby, keeper of the match-book at New- market.— The Doncaster St. Leger of 1832, with Mr. E. Bond's explanation of his purchase of Ludlow — Duel between Mr. Os- baldiston and Mr. Gully — Sporting obituary — The Earl of Scar- borough —Lord Amesbury — The Earl of Fitzwilliam — Ralph Rid- dell, Esq. — Sir Harry Goodricke, and Mr. F. Richardson, with particulars of their connection with the Tiu-f, &c. PRINCIPAL STAKKS, &C., IN 1831. Newmarket Craven Meetinc/, April 4 . — The Craven stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. Chifney's b. c. Priam by Emilius, three years old. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Ab. M., sixteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Spaniel by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., D. M., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Wag- stafl:*'s b. f. Joan of Arc by Bustard. The seventeenth Riddlesworth stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Riddles- worth by Emilius out of Filagree. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., four subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Vestris by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. BRITISH TURF. 281 Anthony byTramp. The Bildeston stakes, won by Mr. Mills'b.c. White- boy by Blacklock 1 ; after a dead heat with Mr. Gully's b. c. Wrangler 2, Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M. six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Vagrant by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. WagstaiF's b. f. Streamlet out of Bizarre. The Oat- lands' stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Varna by Sultan. The Bildeston dinner stakes, five subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's br. c. Sarpedon by Emilius. The Column stake?, nineteen subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Vestris. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Lord Cleveland's br. c. Marcus by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., eight sub- scribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. Circassian by Sultan. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. Lord Lowther's ch. f. Flourish by Partisan, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., R. M., four subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's br. c. Sarpedon. The Claret stakes, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Am- phiaraus by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's gr. c. Ciudad Rodrigo by Emilius. The Dinner stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Riddlesworth, Sweepstakes of 23 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Sowerby's b. c. Sir Thomas^ by Abjer. The Port stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. Priam. First Spring Meeting, April 18. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs.. New T. Y. C, won by Mr. Cook's b. c. Harold by Manfred, Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus by Sultan. Fourteen horses started for this sweepstakes at first, and ran the whole course, when Mr. Houldsworth's ch. f. Fortitude came in first and Augustus second, but this being declared to 'be a false start, the race was run over again and declared as above. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., Ab. M., nine subscribers, the Duke of Graf- ton's b. f. Oxygen by Emihus walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. h. Oppidan by Rubens. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-six subscribers, wonby Lord Jersey's ch c. Riddlesworth by Emihus. The Underley foal stakes, ten subscribers, Lord Cleveland's br. c. Marcus by Emihus received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Sir S. Graham's ch. h. Villager by Bustard. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs, D. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Sowerby's b. c. Paradox. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., A. F., five subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. c. Captain Arthur by Bobadil. The 1000 gs. 282 HISTORY OF THE stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's b. f. Galan- tine by Reveller out of Snowdrop. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. c. Heemus by Sultan. The Newmarket stakes, thirty-four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Riddlesworth. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Williamson's b. c. Agreeable by Emilius out of Surprise. Second Spring Meeting, May 2. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Sir M. Wood's b. c. Cetus by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Williamson's b. f. Margaret by Wrangler. The Jockey Club plate, the Duke of Rutland's ch. h. Oppidan walked over. Lord Chesterfield challenged for the whip with Zinganee, by the acceptance not being signified, the whip was resigned. Epsom, Tuesday, May 17. — Tlie Craven stakes, won by his Majesty's ch. h. the Colonel by Whisker. The Shirley stakes, seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Spaniel by Whalebone. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs, four subscribers, won by Mr. Maberley's ch. f. Antigone by Middleton. Wednesday. — The Surrey stakes of 25 sovs., Derby Course, won by Mr. Weatherill's ch. f. Taglioni by Whisker. The Woodcot stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's b. f. Whimsey by Partisan. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, one hundred and five subscribers. Lord Lowther's b. c. Spaniel by Whalebone, dam by Canopus, 1 ; Lord Jersey's ch. c. Riddlesworth by Emilius 2. The Oaks' stakes, eighty-six subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Oxygen by Emilius out of Whizgig by Rubens 1 ; Lord Exeter's ch. f. Marmora by Sul- tan out of Miss Catton 2 ; Lord Lowther's b. f. Guitar by Partisan 3 ; Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. Circassian by Sultan 4. Jscot Heath. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Mills' b. f. Mouche by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Van- sittart's ch. c. Ru1)ini by St. Patrick. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. for colts, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Vestris by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. for three years old fillies, twelve subscribers. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four sub- scribers, won by Mr. Thornhlll's b. f. Earwig by Emilius. The Aft^any stakes, five subscribers. Lord Exeter's br. c. Haemus by Sultan walked over. The Swinley stakes, three subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus by Sultan. The Windsor Forest BRITISH TURF. . 283 stakes, four subscribers. Lord Exeter's Memora by Sultan walked over. The Royal stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. c. Hcemus by Sultan. The Gold cup, five subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's b. c. Cetus by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Beiram by Sultan. Newmarket July Meeting, July 11. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine by Juniper. The July stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Beiram by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, won by Col. Peel's br. f. Eccentricity by Bedlamite received forfeit. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord W^orcester's b. h. Coulon by Whisker. The Town plate, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine. Doncaster, Monday, September IQ. — The Fitzwilliam stakes, eleven subscribers, Mr. Riddell's b. c. Emancipation by Whisker 1 ; Mr. Beardsworth's Birmingham 2 ; Mr. Gully's br. h. Tranby 3. The Champagne stakes, thirty- one subscribers, won by Mr. Walker's br. f. Francesca by Partisan. Produce stakes of 100 sovs., seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Milton's br. c. Pontefract by Cervantes. Tuesday. — The Great St. Leger stakes, eighty-six subscribers. Lord Cleveland's b. c. Chorister by Lottery, dam by Chorus, 1 : Mr. Skip- sey's br. c. The Sadler by Waverley 2. The Gascoigne stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Robinson's b. c. Liverpool by Tramp. The Gold cup, value 150 gs., won by Mr. WagstaflPs br. c. The Sadler by Waverley. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., twenty-three subscribers, won by Mr. WagstafFs br. c. The Sadler. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Petre's ch. h. Rowton by Oiseau. Newmarket First October Meeting. — The Trial stakes, six subscrib- ers. Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine by Juniper 1 ; Lord Lowther's b. c. Spaniel 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, won by Col. Peele's b. c. Lochinvar by Swap. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty-four subscribers, won by Lord Orford's br. c. The Grand Duke by Wrangler. Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Priam received 130 sovs. and the cup from Sir M. Wood's br. m. Lucetta, for the cup and 200 sovs. The St. Leger stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine. The Cockboat stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Archibald by Paulowitz. The Town plate, won by Mr. Williamson's gr. c. Protocol by Partisan. Second October Meeting, October 17. — Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Kitty Fisher by 284 HISTORY OF THE Smyrna. The Garden stakes won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's b. f. Variation by Bustard. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Oxygen by Emilius, walked over. The Clearwell stakes, forty subscribers, won by Mr. Chifney's ch. f. Emihna by EmiHus. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., seven subscribers, Lord Exeter's ch. c. Augustus by Sultan, walked over. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Vagrant by Tram. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Lumley's b. c. Erymus by Moses. The Town plate, won by Mr. Payne's ch. c. Paddy by St. Patrick. The Prendergast stakes, twenty-six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Beiram by Sultan. Houghton Meeting, October 31. — The Rural sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. L, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Elvas by Whalebone The Criterion stakes, thirty-six subscribers, won by M. Dilly's ch. c. Margrave by Muley. One third of a subscription of 25 sovs., B. C, seven subscribers, won by Sir. M. Wood's br. m. Lucetta by Reveller, five years old. The Pocket stakes of 150 sovs,, five subscribers. Lord Exeter's ch. f. Marmora by Sultan, received * forfeit. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs.T. Y. C., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Chifney's b. f. Landrail by Bustard. Handicap sweep- stakes of 25 sovs., R. M., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's ch. c. Marvel by Muley. Handicap sweepstakes of 30 sovs., six subscrib- ers, won by Mr. Payne's ch. c. Paddy by St. Patrick. Handicap sweepstakes of 30 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Cooke's b. c. Incubus by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's br. f. Lioness by Tiresias, who was claimed. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs,, D. M., nine subscribers, won by Lord Warwick's br. f. Water Witch by Whalebone. The Nursery stakes, won by Mr. Dilly's Gratis by Middleton. The Ca- venham stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's b. f. Reaction by Truffle. The Audley End stakes, won by Sir M. Wood's Lucetta. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., won by Cajjt. liyng's Dujad, two years old. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by the Duke of Grafton's bl. c. Ebony by Truffle, who was claimed. BRITISH TURF. 285 WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1831. Newmarket, April 19. — Lucetta by Reveller, four j-^ears old, 9st. 4lb.; R. C. April 21. — Oppidan by Rubens, five years old, list.; R. C. Chester, May 3. — Cupid by Tramp, four years old, 8st. 2lb.; thrice round. Manchester, May 25. — The Earl by Percy, six years old, list 5lb.; three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, May 31. — Oppidan, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. June 3. — Falconbridge by Manfred, five years old, list. 71b.; two miles and a distance. Hampton, June 8. — Bustle by Whalebone, four years old, Sst. 71b.; heats, t\vice round and a distance. Newcastle, June 21. — Carolan by Catton, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Guilford, June 28. — Abel by Filho da Puta, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Ipswich, July 5. — Bre by Comus out of Rotterdam, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Salisbury, July 28. — Jocko by Filho da Puta, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 26. — Schumla by Sultan, four years old, Sst. 5lb.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 27. — Round Robin by Borodino, five years old, Sst. 2lb.; four mile heats. York, August 2. — Wardcliflfe by Waverley, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Lewes, August 4. — Mahmoud by Sultan,10st. 71b.; four mile heats. Goodwood, August 19. — Medhurst by Whalebone, three years old, 7st.; three mile heats. Weymouth, August 17. — Jocko, aged list. 71b.; heats, about two miles. Canterbury, August 24. — Camillus by Cannon-ball, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Winchester, August 24. — Jocko, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. 2SG HISTORY OF THE Warwick, Septcmher 8. — Jocko, aged, 12st.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 13. — Jocko, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Doncaster, September 19. — WardcliflFe, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Shrewsbury, September 22. — Hazard by Waverley, five years old, 9st. 8lb.; thrice round and a distance. Carlisle, September 28. — The Earl, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. Lincoln, September 2S. — Maria by Whisker, four years old, 8st. two mile heats. Newmarket, October 6. — Schumla, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; R C. Richmond, October 5. — Lady Sarah by Tramp, five years old, four mile heats. Caledonian hunt, October 14. — Charley by Percy, aged, lOst.; four mile heats. N.B. — The King's plate at Nottingham was not run for this year. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 26. — Vat by Langar, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four mile heats. April 28. — Skylark by Waxy, four years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 30. — The Distingue, by Waxy, three years old, 7st. lllb.; three mile heats. June 14. — The Distingue, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two mile heats. June IG. — Mount Eagle by Waxy, five years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 17. — Skylark, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 18. — Mount Eagle, five years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 30. — Skylark, five years old, Sst. 9lb., three mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 20. — Skylark, five years old, 9st. 7\b.; four mile heats. July 23. — Skylark, five years old, 98t.; two mile heats. Curratjh, September 7. — Mount Eagle, five years old, 12st.; four mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 287 September 8. — Cinnamon by Middleton, three years old, 8st.; two mile heats. September 9. — Urganda by Tiresias six years old, lOst.; four mile heats. October 19. — Mount Eagle, five years old, lOst. 51b.; three mile heats. Lord Lieutenant's Plate; September 10. — Mount Eagle, five years old, Sst. Sib.; four mile heats. " The King's plate at Londonderry was won by Skylark. In this year, the number of races won by horses got by the following celebrated stallions, were : — By Ambo 4 Winners of 10 „ Blacklock 14 25 „ Bobadil 4 13 „ Bustard (son of Castrel) 5 9 „ Cannonball 5 24 „ Catton 15 30 „ Comus 10 24 „ Doctor Syntax 7 10 „ EmiUus 23 58 „ Figaro 10 15 „ Filho da Puta 25 59 „ Godolphin 3 9 „ Lottery 8 27 „ Magistrate 3 11 „ Manfred 5 9 „ Master Henry 8 14 „ Morisco 4 8 „ Moses 5 12 „ MerUn 6 15 „ Middleton 7 14 „ Muley 8 17 „ Orville 2 6 „ Partisan 10 16 „ Paulowitz 6 11 „ Peter Lely 5 14 Prizes. HISTORY OF THE Jy Phantom 4 Winners of 9 Pri „ Reveller 11 » 37i , „ Rubens 10 >> lOi , „ St. Patrick 4 j> 10 , „ Smolensko 16 >> 12 , „ Spectre 7 » 19 , „ Sultan 11 „ 31 „ Swap 5 » 15 , ,, Tiresias 9 » 15 , ,, Tramp 26 » 45 , „ Waverley 4 ,> 16 , „ Waxy Pope 2 »> 8 , „ Whalebone 22 >> 4S , „ Whisker 17 5> 46 , „ Wrangler 7 „ 16 , A rumour having gone abroad, at the commence- ment of Doncaster races for this year, that cer- tain parties intended starting horses, for the sole purpose of getting in the way of " certain favour- ites," and thus causing confusion, *' a practice by no means uncommon with the northern gentry of a certain genus,'' the stewards issued the follow- ing notice ; which, if mischief was intended, certainly produced the desired effect, viz : — " At a meeting this afternoon of the gentlemen connected with the turf, it being stated that strong and apparently well-grounded suspicions are en- tertained that a determination has been entered into by certain individuals to interfere with the fair start and just decision of the "race for the St. Leger," it has been resolved, that in the event of any nefarious act of the kind being attempted. BRITISH TURF. 289 it be Strongly recommended to all future stew- ards, not only to prevent every jockey who has been proved either to have created false starts, or otherwise to have behaved unfairly, during the race, from ever again riding at Doncaster ; but that the master of these jockeys, if afterwards proved to have been implicated in such transac- tion, be prevented ever again starting a horse at these Meetings." By order of the Stewards, J. Lockwood, Jun. Clerk of the Course. Doncaster, 19th September, 1831. On New Years' Day, John Mangle, for many years considered an excellent jockey, died at Middleham, Yorkshire, in the 80th year of his age, and in the enjoyment of an independence acquired by his talents and unsullied integrity. He suc- ceeded in carrying off the St. Leger no less than five times ; viz : in 1780, 86, 87, 88, and 92. In June, the racing stud of the Earl of Sefton, on his retirement from the turf, was brought to the hammer, and realized 3,609 gs. On the death of George IV., some anxiety was felt by the sporting world as to the degree of patronage his royal successor would bestow upon racing. This was, however, soon at an end ; for although his late Majesty, WilUam IV., sold off the horses in training, he determined to keep up a VOL. II. u 290 HISTORY OF THE stud of about twenty-five brood mares, putting them to the best stallions, and selling the produce annually at Tattersall's as yearlings ; a truly patriotic resolution, and in which he persevered till the day of his death. In addition to this mark of royal favour, his Majesty was also pleased to grant 100 gs., to be run for annually at the Liverpool Aintree Meeting, besides having the hoof of the celebrated Eclipse set in gold, and given as a challenge prize to be run for at Ascot, with a sweepstakes of 100 gs. each, with 200 gs. added by his Majesty. On Saturday, the 5th of November, in this year, one of the most interesting events that ever occupied the attention of the sporting world, was decided at Newmarket. This was a match made between Colonel Charite and George Osbaldeston, Esq., for 1000 gs. aside ; Mr. Osbaldeston under- taking to ride two hundred miles in ten hours, with an unlimited number of horses. The ground over which the match was performed, was four miles in length, beginning and ending at the Dukes' stand. Mr. Osbaldeston started at twelve minutes past seven, dressed in a purple silk jacket, black v^elvet cap, doeskin breeches, and top boots, and dividing the distance into heats of four miles each, performed it with twenty-eight horses, as follows. BRITISH TURF. 291 OWNBBS' AND HORSES* NAMES AGE. TIME. Mr. Osbaldeston's Emma Mr. Sowerby's Paradox Mr. Osbaldeston's Liberty Mr. Sowerby's Coroner Mr. Osbaldeston's Ebberston Ditto Don Juan Mr. Tilbume's Morgan Rattler Mr. Sowerby's Paradox, 2nd time Mr. Osbaldeston's Cannonball Ditto Clasher (his famous steeple-chaser) Mr. Shrigley's Ultima Mr. Tilbume's Fairy Mr. Sowerby's Coroner, 2nd time Mr. Osbaldeston' Liberty, ditto Ditto Emma, ditto Ditto, Don Juan, ditto Ditto Ebberston, ditto Ditto Cannonball, ditto Mr. Shrigley's Ultima, ditto Mr. Gully's Trauby Mr. Tilbume's Fairy, 2nd time Ditto Jlorgan Rattler, ditto Mr. Gully's Tramp colt Mr. Arnold's Dolly Lord Lowther's Acorn colt Ditto Smolensko colt Mr. Gully's Tranby, 2nd time Mr. J. Robinson's Skirmisher Mr. Rush's Guildford Mr. Arnold's Dolly, 2nd time Mr. Rush's Ikey Solomons aged aged aged aged 4 6 aged aged aged aged 4 aged S 4 3 3 9 0 9 20 9 25 9 25 9 10 9 6 9 21 9 21 9 8 10 9 41 9 28 8 58 8 58 9 8 54 9 25 8 25 8 45 12 0 Heavy rain, and continued with little intermission for three hours after his starting. 24 miles in 58 min. includ- ing stoppages. Broke down a short distauce from home, and trotted in, in a sad state. 48 miles in 2h. Im. 5s. Coroner star ted badly. Other horses went oft' with him to prevent his bolting. After this round, Mr. Os- baldeston drank a mouthful of weak brandy and water. fiO miles in 2h. 33m. Em- ma ran on the wrong side of a post, coming down the Ditch, but Mr Osbaldeston turned her, and made his round good. 72 miles in 3h. 4m. Rain left off, but the wea- ther raw and cold. This was the best horse Mr. Osbaldeston rode. 80 miles in 3h. 25im. 100 miles in 4h. 19m. 52s. At the close of this round, Mr. Osbaldeston took a mouthful of bread and some brandy and water. This round was the quick- est in the match, and wonder- ful when we consider that in the famous match between Hambletonian and Diamond, at racing weights, the B. C. was only run in 8m. 25s., " while Mr. Osbaldeston rode list. 21b." 120 miles in 5h. ll^m. After this round, Mr. Osbal- deston rested six minutes and a half, and lunched upon a cold partridge and brandy and water in the stand, but al- though wet to the skin, re- fused to put on dry clothes. In this round Mr. Osbal- deston was thrown, but re- ceiving no hurt, soon remount- ed; he, however, appeared a little distressed when he came in, which put the opposite party in hopes. Among other bets, 1,000 to 100 sovs. was laid that he did not perform the distance In 9 hours. u 2 HISTORY OF THE No. of heats. owners' and horses' names. REMARKS. h. m. 8.1 32 Mr. Henry's Tam-o'-Shanter 4 9 40 4 33 Mr. G. Edward's El Dorado aged 9 20 .. 34 Mr. Wagstaff's Coventry 4 9 i •• 35 Col. Wilson's Ringleader 4 8 42 .. 36 Mr. Gully's Tranby, 3rd time 5 8 \^ •• 37 Mr. Pettit's Ipsala 4 8 20; .. 38 Mr. J. Robinson's Skirmisher, 2nd time aged 8 45; .. 39 Mr. Rush's Guildford, ditto 5 9 10 .. 156 miles in 6h. 49m. Odds six to four on his 40 Mr. Wagstaff's Streamlet 3 8 60 •• doing it in 9 hours, and ten to one in 10 hours. After this round, the weather improved. 41 Lord Ranelagh's Donegani 4 9 12 42 Mr. Payne's Hassan 4 9 0 .. 43 Mr. W. Chifney's Surprise filly 3 9 10 44 Col. Wilson's Ringleader, 2nd time 4 9 30 Pulled up lame. Tranby, it will be observed. 45 Mr. Gully's Tranby, 4th time 5 8 50 did his 16 miles in 33m. 15s. After this round, the weather became again unfavourable. 46 Mr. Wagstaff's- Coventry, 2nd time 4 9 30 47 Mr. Pettit's Ipsala, ditto 4 9 0 48 Lord Ranelagh's Donegani, ditto 4 9 0 A violent storm. 49 Mr. Wagstaff's Streamlet, ditto 3 10 16 50 J. Robinson's Skirmisher, 3rd time 4 9 40 ^ 8 42 0 200 Allowed for stoppages, &c. 200 Miles performed in 1 22 56 7 19 4 or, at the rate of " 26 miles an hour." Mr. Osbaldeston did not appear much fatigued with his extraordinary task ; but, on its con- clusion, rode into Newmarket on his hack amidst the congratulations of his friends and the cheers of the multitude, and having taken a warm bath, and after two hours' repose, joined a dinner party, as if nothing had happened. Owing to the remissness of his friends in laying on money " for his account," as he himself de- clared, he did not, after deducting expenses, win more than £1,800 on this event. Shortly afterwards, upon its having reached his ears that many had spoken slightingly of the dif- ficulty of this performance, he pubHshed the fol- BRITISH TURF. 293 lowing challenge, which, we need scarcely add, has never been accepted, viz : — " I challenge any man in the w^orld, of any age, weighing or carrying my weight, to ride any dis- tance he prefers, from 200 to 500 miles, for £20,000, but if he will only ride 200 or 250 miles, I will ride for £10,000. Or, I will ride against the jockey of 7st. whom they talk of backing to ride 200 miles in eight hours, receiving thirty minutes for the difference between 7st. and list. Or, I will take £10,000 to £3,000, or £20,000 to £6,000, that I ride 200 miles in eight hours, which, it must be allowed, would be' a wonderful performance for 1 1 st. odd, and I think almost im- possible ; at least, a single accident would lose the match, and I should scarcely have time to mount and dismount. 1 am always to be heard of at Pitsford, near Northampton. (Signed) George Osbaldeston." Pitsford^ Wednesday, Nov. I6th, 1831. The following verses, suggested by this exploit, appeared in the December number of the New Sporting Magazine, to which talented periodical we acknowledge ourselves considerably indebted for the description of Mr. Osbaldeston's match, of which it contained the fullest and most correct account of the day. 294 HISTORY OF THE TIME AND THE SQUIRE. A MATCH. Time " 'gainst the field," the parsons cry. And add, by way of commentry To warn each racing sinner. Whatever length life's course may be, " A. T., M. M., or T. Y. C, " Time's sure to be the winner." " Out upon their authority !" The Squire exclaims ; " What's Time to me " That I his steps should follow ? " To challenge him I'm not afraid." " Done," replies Time ; a match was made. And Time was beaten hollow. The following famous horses changed hands, this year, viz : — The Saddler, 3 yrs. old, pur- chased by Mr. Wagstaff, for £3,000 ; Fang, 2 yrs. old, by Mr. F.Richardson, for £3,300 and half his engagements ; Emancipation, 4 yrs, old, by Mr. Gully, for 1,500 gs. ; Chancellor, 3 yrs. old, by Lord Wilton, for 800 gs., and Laurel, by Mr. Theobald for 1,200 gs. In our sporting obituary for this year, we have to record the death of Mr. James Weatherby, of Oxendon Street, Haymarket, at the age of G4. This gentleman was, for many years, keeper of the Match Book at Newmarket, and publisher of the Racing Calendar, in both which offices he was succeeded by his sons, the present Messrs. Wea- therby. BRITISH TURF. 295 PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C.5 IN 1832. Newmarket Craven Meeting, Monday, April 23. — The Craven stakes, nine subscribers, won by Col. Wilson's b. c. Chapman by Emilias. Handicap stakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Rush's b. c. Roadster by Mc Adam. The eighteenth Riddlesworth stakes, seventeen sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Somnambule by Moses out of Dream. Sweepstakes of J 00 sovs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's gr. c. Cassador by Middleton. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Mills' b. f. Kate by Lapdog out of EfHe Deans. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Roberts' b. c. Herrier by Merlin. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., for fillies, six subscribers, Capt. Byng's br. f. Dryad by Whalebone walked over. Mr. Massey Stanley's ch. c. Crutch by Little John, beat Mr. WagstafF's br. c. The Saddler by Waverley, last half of Ab. M., £200, h. ft. ; won by a head only. The Bildeston Produce stakes, three subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Santillane by Wrangler. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs. for fillies, five subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's bl. f. Olga by Paulowitz. First class of the Oatlands' stakes of 50 sovs., nine sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Oxygen by Emilius out of Whizgig. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., R. M., won by Lord Litch- field's b. c. Terry Alt by Sligo out of Miniature. Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Stanley's Crutch. Mr. Wagstaff's br. c. The Saddler by Waverley, beat Mr. Henry's gr. c. Protocol by Partisan, A. F., 500 sovs. ; won by a head, after a fine race. The Column stakes, thirty subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's ch. f. Amphitrite by Tiresias out of Emily. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's ch. h. Taurus by Phantom or Moresco. Second class of the Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's br. h. Tranby* by Blacklock. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Lord Worcester's ch. c. The Copper Captain. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Low- ther's Sceptre by Partisan out of Scandal's dam. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Mills' b. f. Kate by Lapdog. The Claret stakes, five subscribers, won by Sir Mark Wood's Ca- marine by Jupiter dam by Rubens. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., nine * Mr. Osbaldeston rode this horse several times in his famous match against time, vide page 290 29G HISTORY OF THE subscribers. Lord Exeter's Beiram by Sultan out of Miss Cantley, received forfeit. The Ale stakes, five subscribers, the Duke of Graf- ton's b c. jEneas by Emilius out of Pastile 1 ; Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. Vajrrant by Tramp 2. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. for 2 yrs. olds, D. M., won by Mr. Riddesdale's St. Giles by Tramp out of Arcot Lass. The Port stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Robin- son's Liverpool by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., for 2 yrs. olds, five su])scribers, won by Mr. Mills' br. c. by EraiHus out of Mustard. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, four subscribers, won by Lord Wor- cester's b. c. Haymaker by Wrangler. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Somnambule by Roses. First Spring Meelinc, Monday, May 7- — Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft., six subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Sarpedon by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Grant's b. f. Flora by Partisan out of Fatima. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, T. M. M., won ])y Capt. Byng's gr. c. Ciudad Rodrigo by Emilius. Swee])stakes of 30 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Grant's Flora. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Hatson's Mixbury by Catton out of Harriet. Sweepstakes of 100 K()\s., five subscriljers, won hj Mr. Houldsworth's br. f. Corset by Vt halebone. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., R. M., Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine by Jupiter, dam by Rubens, received forfeit. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Forth's ch. c. Marvel by Muley out of Lucreta. The King's plate, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. f. Oxygen. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, seven subscribers, won l)y Mr. Gully's Tranby by Blacklock. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-four subscribers. Col. Peel's b. c. Archbald by Paulowitz 1 ; Mr. W. Edwards' b. c. by Woeful out of Posthuma 2. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Beiram by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. f. Alea by Whalebone. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Henry's ch. c. Tam-o'-Shanter by Tiresias. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Lord Jersey's br. f. Alea by Whale- bone. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Van- sittart's ch. c. Rubini by Sir Patrick. The King's plate. Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Priam by Emilius 1 ; Sir M. Wood's br. c. Lucetta by Reveller 2. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty-three subscrib- er*, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Galata by Sultan out of .Advance. BRITISH TURF. 297 The Newmarket stakes, thirty-four subscribers, Mr. Batson's br c. Mixbury by Catton 1 ; Lord Exeter's ch. c. Beiram 2. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Mr. Munro's b. f. Re- action by Truffle. Second Spring Meeting, Monday, May 21. — The Rubbish stakes, won by Mr. Forbes's b. f. Roulette by Roller or Ivanhoe. Sweep- stakes of 103 sovs , three subscribers, won by Mr. Henry's b. f. Mar- garet by Wrangler. Second class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs , won by Sir R. K. Dicks' b. f. Miss Mary Anne by Truffle. First class handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Scott Stone- hewer's b. 0. Zany by Moresco. The Rubbish stakes, won by Mr. Cooper's br. c. Sluggard by Bobadil out of Black Polly. Sweep- stakes of 25 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Young Rapid. Tlie Jockey Club plate. Sir M. Wood's Lucetta by Reveller ] ; the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Oxygen by Emilius 2. Epsom, Tuesday, June 5. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Vansit- tart's ch. c. Rubini by St. Patrick. Tlie Shirley stakes, eight sub- scribers, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Archibald by Paulowitz. Wednesday. — The Ewell stakes, won by Sir R. K. Dicks' b. f. Miss Mary Anne by Truffle. The Gold cup, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Dickenson's ch. h. Lawnsleeves by Dr. Syntax. The Woodcot stakes, nine subscribers, won by Col. Peel's Young Rapid by Stain- borough. The Surrey stakes, won by Sir G. Heathcote's b. f. Shrine by Blacklock. The Epsom plate, won by Mr. Saddler's b. f. Keep- sake by Filho. Thursday. — The Derby Stakes, a hundred and one subscribers, Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c. St. Giles by Tramp out of Arcot Lass 1 ; Mr. Van- sittart's ch. c. Perion by Wliisker 2 ; Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c. Trustee by Catton out of Emma 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, eighty-three subscribers. Lord Exeter's br. f. Galata by Sultan out of Advance 1 ; Mr. S. Day's b. f. Lady Fly by Bustard out of Brown Duchess 2 ; Mr. Sadler's b. f. Eleanor by Middleton out of Eliza, 3. Ascot Heath, Tuesday, June 19. — The Oatlands' stakes, thirteen subscribers, Mr. Wm. Chifney's ch. h. Rowton by Oiseau. Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers. Lord Lowther's b. c. Lazarone by Partisan walked over. His Majesty's i)late, won by Mr. Watson's b. c. Conscript, late May Boy, by Whalebone. The Albany stakes. 298 HISTORY OF THE nine subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Spencer by Sultan out of Dulcinea. Tlie Swinley stakes, six subscribers. Lord Exeter's ch. c. Anthony by Tramp walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. for fillies, nine subscribers, Mr. HouldsAvorth's br. f. Corset by Whalebone out of sister to Sultan 1 ; Mr. Batson's b. f. Banquet by Truffle 2. — N.B. The Jockey Club afterwards adjudged the stakes to Mr. Batson, on the ground that Corset was improperly named. The Eclipse foot, three subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Priam by Emilius. Tlie Gold cup, twelve subscribers. Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine by Juniper 1 ; Mr W. Chifney's ch, h. Rowton by Oiseau 2 ; having previously ran a dead heat. The Windsor Forest stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Galatea by Sultan. I^ewmarl-et, July Meetinc/, Monday, July 9. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs , won by Mr. Wood's ch. c. Ambrosia by Middleton. The July stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Forester by Gustavus out of Young PipyUna. Mr. M. Stanley's ch. c. Crutch by Little John, beat Mr. Scott Stonehewer's Zany by Moresco, T. Y. C, 500 sovs. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Mr. Payne's br. c. Sluggard by Bobadil. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Wilson's b. c. by Whalebone out of Silvertail. £50, won by Sir M. Wood's Lucetti by Reveller. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Mr. WagstaiFs b. m. Landrail by Bustard. The Town plate, won by Lord Burlington's br. c. by Bizarre out of Mouse. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Lowther's b. c. Sceptre by Partisan ; the winner was claimed. Goodwood, Tuesday, August 14. — The Levant stakes, ten subscrib- ers, won by Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Weeper by Woeful. The Drawing-room stakes, twenty-nine subscribers to the sweepstakes, and thirty-nine to the bonus, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Beiram by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's bl. f. Olga by Paulowitz. The Goodwood stakes, sixty-nine subscribers, forty-one of whom paid only 5 sovs each, won by Sir M. Wood's Lucetta by Reveller. The Gold cup, thirty-three subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Priam by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Tavis- tock's b. c. Posthumus by Woeful. Doncasier, Monday, September 17. — The Fitzwilliam stakes, eight BRITISH TURF. 299 subscribers, won by Mr. Beardsworth's br. h. Birmingbam by Filho. The Champagne stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by Lord Cleve- land's br. c. by Muley out of Nancy by Dick Andrews. Tuesday. — The St. Leger stakes, seventy-three subscribers, Mr. Gully's ch. c. Margrave by Muley out of Principessa's dam by Elec- tion 1 ; Sir R. W. Bulkeley's b. c. Birdcatcher by Sir Patrick 2. The Selling stakes, three subscribers, won by Lord Sligo's b. c. Westport by Langar. ITie Corporation plate, won by Mr. Hunter's br. m. Volage by Waverley. The Gascoigne stakes, eleven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Gully's Margrave by Muley. The Gold cup, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Riddell's bl. c. Gallopade by Dr. Syntax. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Beardsworth's br. c. Wolverhampton by Abjer. The Scar- borough stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Skipsey's b. c. Physician by Brutandorf. The Filly stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Chifney's ch. f. Emiliana by Emilius. Newmarket First October Meeting, Monday, October I. — The Trial stakes, three subscribers, Mr. S. Day's b. f. Salute by Muley, walked over. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's ch. c. Margrave by Muley. £50, B. C, won by Sir M. Wood's br. m. Lucetta by Reveller. Sir M. Wood's Camarine by Juniper, received 130 sovs. ft. and the cup from Lord Chester- field's Priam by Emilius, B. C, for the cup and 200 sovs. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Enchantment by Merlin. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Sir M. Wood's ch. h. Capt. Arthur by Bobadil. The St. Leger stakes, seventeen subscribers. Col. Peel's br. c. Archibald by Paulowitz 1 ; Mr. Gully's Margrave by Muley 2. The Town plate, D. L, won by Lord Clarendon's ch. f. Datura by Reveller, dam by Don Cossack. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., etc., won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Titania by Merlin. The King's plate, won by Sir M. Wood's Lucetta by Reveller. Second October Meeting, Monday, October 15. — ^The Garden stakes, won by Mr. Scott Stoneh ewer's Variation by Bustard. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Henry's b. f. Margaret by Wrangler. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Mills' Kate by Lapdog. The Cleanvell stakes, forty-two subscribers, won by Lord Oxford's gr. c. by Jerry out of Lisette by Hambletonian. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Lord Lowther's Messenger by Partisan. 800 HISTORY OF THE Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- ton's b. c. Divan by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., four sub- scribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Galatea by Sultan out of Ad- vance. The Town plate, won by Mr. Newman's b. c. Drover by Partisan. Handicap plate of 100 sovs., won by Lord Tavistock's Taurus by Phantom or Moresco. The Prendergast stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Glaucus by Partisan out of Nanine. Sir M. Wood challenged for the whip, and named Ca- marine. The challenge not having been accepted, the whip was resigned to him. Houghton Meeting. — The Criterion stakes, forty-two subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Weeper by Woeful. The Rural stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's b. c. Hokee Pokee by Muley out of Longwaist's dam. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Payne's br. f. Corset by Whalebone. Handicap sweep- stakes of 25 sovs., won by Mr. Mills' b. f. Kate by Lapdog. Handi- cap plate of 100 sovs., D. L, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's b. m. Variation by Bustard. Tlie Nursery stakes, won by Mr. Forth's b. f. Maressa by Muley out of Clare. Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Cama- rineby Juniper, beat Mr. Stanley's Crutch by Little John, T. Y. C, 200 sovs. The Audley End stakes, won by Sir M. Wood's Cama- rine. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Mr. Henry's gr. c. Protocol by Partisan. Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Glaucus by Partisan, beat Lord Orford's gr. c. Clearwell by Jerry out of Lisette, An. M., 500 sovs. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Forth's ch. c. Marvel by Muley. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Yates' gr. g. Gab by Swap. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1832. Newmarket, Mag 8. — Oxygen by Emilius, three years old, 8st. 4lb., R.C. May 10. — Priam by Emilius, four years old, Sst. 2lb., thrice roimd. Chester, May 8. — Speculator by Lottery, four years old, Sst. 2lb.; thrice round. Manchester, June 13. — Tetotiim by Lottery, four years old, lOst. 2lb.; heats, three miles and a distance. Newcastle, June 19.— Stotforth by Octavian, six years old, lOst. 12lb.; four miles. BRITISH TURF. 301 Ascot Heath, June 19- — Conscript by Whalebone four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. June 22. — Lawnsleeves by Dr. Syntax, six years old, list. 12lb.; two miles and a distance. Hampton, June 27. — Mistletoe by Emilius, four years old, 8st. 71b.; heats, twice round and a distance. Ipswich, July 3. — Ringleader by Merlin, five years old, list. 7lb.; four mile heats. Liverpool, July 5. — Speculator, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. Guilford, July 11. — Timekeeper by Smolensko, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four mile heats. Chelmsford, July 17. — Lucetta by Reveller, six years old, Qst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Salisbury, July 26. — Jocko by Filho, aged, 1 2st.; four mile heats. York, August 7- — Stotforth, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. August 10. — Maria by Whisker, five years old, lOst.; three miles. Lewes, Augusts. — Donegani by Tramp, five years old, list. 71b.; four mile heats. Goodwood, August 17. — Jocko, aged, Qst.; three miles. Canterbury, August 22. — Conscript, four years old, lOst. 71b.; heats, nearly two miles. Winchester, August 23. — Jocko, aged, 12st.; four mile heats. Northampton, August 29. — Vagrant by Tramp, four years old, 8st. Sib.; twice round. Warwick, September 6. — Jocko, aged, 12st.; two mile heats. Weymouth, September 6. — Little Red Rover by Tramp, five years old, list, lib.; heats, about two miles. Bedford, September 6. — Lucetta, six years old, 9st. 71b.; three miles. Litchfield, September 12. — Clarion by Catton, four years old, lOst. 71b.; two mile heats. Leicester, September 12. — The Cardinal by Waxy Pope, five years old, 9st. 3lb.; thrice round and a distance. Doncaster, September 17. — Contest by Catton, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. Shrewsbury, September 20. — Jocko, aged, 12st.; twice round and a distance. 302 HISTORY OF THE Carlisle, September 26. — Ossian by Catton, four years old, lOst. 71b.; four miles. Lincoln, September 26. — Volage by Waverley, five years old, 9st. two mile heats. Newmarket, October 4. — Lucetta, six years old, list. 12lb.; R. C Nottingham, October 12. — Vanish by Phantom, aged, 12st.; four mile heats, Caledonian Hunt, October 19. — Terror by Magistrate, aged, lOst.; four miles. Edinburgh, October 25. — Ballochmyle by Peter Lely, four years old, 7st. 4lb.; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 24. — Regina by Teniers, four years old, 8st. 71b.; four miles. April 26. — Mount Eagle by Waxy, five years old, lOst.; four mile heats. April 28. — Bags by Master Robert, three years old, 8st.; three miles. June 12. — Elvas by Whalebone, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two mile heats. June 14. — Mount Eagle, six years old, 12st. 4lb.; four mile heats. June 15. — Silly Pat by Langar, five years old, 9st.; three mile heats. June 16. — Mount Eagle, six years old, 9st.; four mile heats. Royal Corporation, July 25. — Mount Eagle, six years old, 8st. 2lb.; four mile heats. July 27. — Mount Eagle, six years old, 9st. 9lb.; two mile heats. Bellewstown, August 9. — Leather Plater by Spartacus, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Curragh, September 5. — Skylark by Waxy, six years old, list. 12lb.; four mile heats. September 6. — Ada by Byron,three years old, 7st. lllb.; two miles. September 7. — Ada, three years old, 7st. 71b.; four miles. October 17. — Skylark, six years old, lOst. 9lb.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 8. — Skylark, six years old, 8st. 13lb. ; four miles. BRITISH TURF. 303 The number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions, was : — By Dr. Syntax 3 Winners of 13 „ Emilius 14 >» 24 „ Figaro 8 „ 17 „ Filho da Puta 20 » 58 „ Jerry 9 » 10 „ Lapdog 4 „ 11 „ Lottery 12 j> 23 „ Master Henry 11 „ 26 „ Merlin 6 „ 14 „ Middleton 13 >» 33 „ Moses 3 „ 9 „ Muley 13 » 37 „ Partisan 18 » 34 „ Paulowitz 7 » 14 „ Pope 5 » 12 „ Reveller 8 » 20 „ Rubens 7 „ 13 „ Sir Patrick 6 j> 21 „ Smolensko 3 » 7 „ Sultan 13 „ 35 „ Swap 7 » 15 „ Tiresias 7 » 12 „ Tramp 14 >» 33 „ Whalebone 21 >» 69 „ Whisker 20 „ 42 „ Wrangler 5 „ 13 The Doncaster Meeting this year was but thinly attended, from the prevalence of the cholera ; and the sport was marred by the general mistrust and indignation directed against parties whose appear- ance on the turf, as owners of favourites for stakes 304 HISTORY OF THE of the first magnitude, must ever be attended with unpleasant results. At the commencement of the meeting, it trans- pired that a Mr. E. Bond, the proprietor of the Atheuceum gaming-house, in London, and hitherto unknown on the turf, had purchased Ludlow, a horse in great favour for the St. Leger, and dreaded as a formidable rival to Mr. Richardson's Fang, of Mr. Beardsworth, for no less a sum than '* 5000 gs." This naturally excited general suspicion of the existence of one of those confederate plans by which the public are plundered for the benefit of the few, and which bring such odium upon the turf. Upon being roundly charged with this, Mr. Bond confessed that there was a " fourth party " concerned in the alleged purchase of Ludlow, be- sides his brothers and himself, but declined naming him. It is, however, an act of justice due to this individual and his brothers, that we should place before our readers his own vindication of the charges made against him, and which appeared in the following letter addressed to the Morning He- rald newspaper : Sir, " I feel confident that common justice will in- duce you to insert the following. I bought Lud- low : I gave 5,000 gs. for him, public opinion say- BRITISH TURF. 305 ing he was the best horse. 1 backed him to win £2,925 of Mr. Thomas, £2,400 of Mr. Halliday, £1,600 of Mr. Crockford, £1,000 of Mr. Botsul, besides smaller bets on the St. Leger stakes, mak- ing in the whole £15,000. I challenge the whole betting world to prove I laid one guinea against him. Respecting the fourth party, I still say that the public has nothing to do with it. I have shown, as far as I had control over the horse, that the running, riding, and my intentions, were per- fectly honest. Why am T called on for more ?" &c. &c. (Signed) Ephraini Bond. 26, St. James's Street, 25th Sept. 1832. Be the merits of this case as they may, one thing is certain, viz : that the suspicion of some- thing wrong being intended, was general before the race, and gave a material check to speculation on its chances ; besides which, Mr. Gully's carry- ing off the prize, chiefly owing to the splendid riding of Robinson, was hailed with universal satis- faction. A dispute arising out of this aflair, occasioned a duel between Mr. Gully and Mr. Osbaldeston, in which the former gentleman had a narrow es- cape of his life, his adversary's bullet having passed through his hat. VOL. 11. X. 306 HISTORY OF THE The Earl of Scarborough and Lord Amesbury, better known as Charles Dundas, Esq., M.P. for Berkshire, two of the oldest and most staunch supporters of the turf, died in the course of this year. Both had reached a very advanced ;age, and were generally esteemed. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1833. Newmarket Craven Meeting. — The Craven stakes, twelve subscrib- ers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. f. Camarine by Juniper. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., Ab. M., twenty-two subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's Sir Benjamin Backbite by Whisker. The nineteenth Rid- dlesworth stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. g. Lucius by EmiUus out of Cobweb. The Desert stakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Weeper by Woeful. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., six subscribers, Lord Ches- terfield's ch. c. Brother to Marcus by Emilius, walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. &c. for foals of 1830, R. M., six subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Falernia by Chateau Margaux. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., R. M., six subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's br. c. Despot by Sultan. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by Mr. Scott Stone- hewer's ch. f. Chantilly by Gustavus. The Oatlands' stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Hunter's b. c. Rounceval by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., seven subscribers, Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Forester received forfeit. The Column stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. f. Revelry by Reveller. The Anson Dinner stakes of 200 sovs., A F., nine subscribers, won by Lord Exetei-'s b. c. Sir Robert by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., D. M , five subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. f. Malibran by Whiskey. The Bildeston sale stakes, of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, Mr. Payne's ch. c. Wrangler out of Whiteboy's dam, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of iOO sovs., &c., out of mares that never Dred a winner, three subscribers. Col. Peel's b. f. Malibran by Whisker, received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, D. M., five subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Little Cassino by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 forfeit., T. Y. C, six sub.scribers, won by Gen. BRITISH TURF. 30/ Grosvenor's Falernia. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, thir- teen subscribers, won by Mr. Kirby's br. f. Dinah by Champignon. The Claret stakes, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's ch. c. Trustee by Catton. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, Mr. Scott Stonehewer's ch. c. by Tarrare walked over, and divided the forfeits with Mr. Thornhill's br. f. Misrule by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Verulam's ch. c. Basto by Truffle. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Kent's ro. f. Baleine by Whalebone. The Port stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Galatea by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's ch. c. Anglesea by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Cooke's ch. f. Tarantella by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., six subscribers, won bv Lord Exeter's b. c. Sir Robert by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., D. M., three subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Weeper. The Ale stakes of 100 sovs., won by Lord Berners' br. c. Erailius out of Rotterdam. First Spring Meeting, April 22. — The Optimist stakes, three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Hunter's Volage by Waverley. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., R. M., won by Mr. Osbaldeston's br. c. The Sadler by Waverley. The 2000 gs. stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Lord Oxford's gr. c. Clearwell by Jerry. The Lincoln's Inn stakes of 100 sovs. for colts, T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's ch. c. by Sultan. The Lincoln's Inn stakes of 100 sovs. for fiUies, T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's br. f. Misrule by Merlin. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., D. M., five subscribers. Lord Tavistock's ch. c. Anglesea by Sultan divided the forfeits with Lord Jersey's Lucius by Emilius. The 1,000 gs. stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, won by Mr. Cook's ch.f. Tarantella by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., D. I., three subscribers, won by Mr. Osbaldeston's br. f. Lady Elizabeth by Lottery, llie Newmarket stakes, thirty-four subscribers, Mr. Hunter's gr. c. Forester by Gustavus 1 ; Lord Ox- ford's gr. c. Clearwell 2. » Second S-prhig Meeting, May 6. — The Wretched stakes, of 100 sovs., A. F., four subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. c. Cow- dray by Sultan. The Jockey Club plate, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. m. Camarine by Juniper. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Shard's b. f. Zitella by Reveller. X 2 308 HISTORY OF THE Epsom,, Wednesday, May 22. — Tlie Woodcot stakes, won by Mr. Yates' b. f. Ophelia by Bedlamite. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, a hundred and twenty-four sub- scribers, Mr. Sadler's ch. c. Dangerous by Tramp out of Defiance by Rubens 1 ; Mr, J. Scott's b. c. Connoisseur by Chateau Margaux 2 ; Mr. Rawlinson's b. c. Revenge by Fungus 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, ninety-six subscribers. Sir M. Wood's br. f. Vespa by Muley out of Miss Wasp by Waxy 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's br. f. Octave by Emilius 2 ; Mr. Batson's ch. f. Revelry by Reveller. Ascot Heath. — The Oatlands' stakes, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Ernest by Bedlamite. The Windsor Forest stakes of 50 sovs., seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Octave by Emilius. ITie Echpse Foot won by Mr. Cosby's bl. h. Galopade by Dr. Syntax. The Gold cup, eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Galatea by Sultan. Newmarket July Meeting, July 8. — The July stakes, thirty-one sub- scribers, won by Mr. Scott Stonehewer's b. f. Zulima by Sultan out of Emma by Orville. The Town plate won by Mr. Batson's ch. f. Revelry. Goodwood. — The Drawing-room stakes, thirty-three subscribers to the sweepstakes, and thirty-seven to the bonus, won by Mr. Raw- linson's b. c. Revenge by Fungus. The Goodwood cup, thirty-seven subscribers, won by Mr. Kent's ch. h. Rubini by St. Patrick. Doncaster, Tuesday, September 17. — The St. Leger stakes, seventy- five subscribers, Mr. Watts' b. c. Rockingham by Humphrey Clinker out of Medora by Swordsman 1 ; Mr. Walker's br. c. Mussulman by Muley 2. The Gascoigne stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Watts' ch. c. Belshazzar by Blacklock. The Cup, &c., won by Mr. Watts' b. c. Rockingham. Newmarket First October Meetir.g, September 30. — The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty-four subscribers, won by Col. Peel's ch. c. Nonsense by Bedlamite. The Hopeful stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Nevill's ch. f. Amadou by Sultan. The St Leger stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Sir Robert by Sul- tan. The Town plate, D. L, won by Mr. S. Stonehewer's ch. f. Chan- tilly by Gustavus. Second October Mfetiny, October 14. — (Second class) Derby and Oaks' challenge stakes, three subscribers, won l)y the Duke of Graf- T^RITISH TTniF. 309 ton's br. f. Octave by Emilius. 'llie Garden stakes, eight subscrib- ers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c i-Egyptus by Centaur. The Clearwell stakes, forty-one subscribers, won by Mr. Yates' eh. c. Bentley by Buzzard, The Oatlands' stakes, six subscribers. Col. Peel's Malibran and Mr. Ridsdale's Sevilian divided the forfeits. The Town plate, won by Mr. Cooper's br. c. by Catton out ofTwatty. The Prendergast stakes, T. Y. C, thirty-two subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. f Rosalie by Whalebone. Houghton Meeting, October 28. — First class of the Derby and Oaks' challenge stakes of 100 sovs., A. F., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. ^^gyptus by Centaur. The Boudoir stakes, four subscribers, won by Mrs. Grosvenor's b. f. Languish by Cain. The Criterion stakes, forty-four subscribers, won by Mr. Yates' ch. c. Bentley by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Olympic by Reveller. The Nursery stakes of 25 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Sir F. John- stone's b. f. by Merlin, dam by Phantom. The Audley End stakes, of 25 sovs., six subscribers, three of whom paid 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. S. Stonehewer's ch. f. Chantilly by Gustavus. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1833. Newmarket, April 23. — Camarine by Juniper, four years old, 98t. R.C. April 25. — Lucetta by Reveller, six years old, 12st.; R. C. Chester, May 7- — Manchester by Whisker, five years old, lOst.; thrice round. Manchester, May 29. — Giovanni by Filho, five years old, lOst.; heats, three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 4. — Datura by Reveller, four years old, 9st. 2lb.; rather more than three miles. June 7. — Donegani by Tramp, six years old, list. 12lb. ; two miles and a distance. Guilford, June 11. — Sussex by Skim, four years old, Qst lib.; two mile heats. Hampton, June 13. — Tourist by Dr. Syntax, four years old, 98t. lib. ; heats, twice round and a distance. 310 HISTORY OF THE Newcastle, July 18. — The Dancing-Master by Felton, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; three miles. Ipswich, July 2. — Br. c. by Bizarre out of Mouse, four years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 3. — Lady Elizabeth by Lottery, five years old, 9st, lllb.; two mile heats. Liverpool, July 4. — Satan by Lottery, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Lancaster, July 18. — Remember by Jerry, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Chelmsford, July 23. — Revelry by Reveller, three years old, 7st. 5lb. ; two mile heats. Goodwood, August 2. — Whale by Whalebone, three years old, 7st. 4lb.; about three miles and five furlongs. Shrewsbury, August 8. — RusseU by Corinthian, aged lOst.; three miles. York, August 6. — Physician by Brutandorf, four years old, 8st. 12lb.; two miles. Salisbury, August 8. — Little Red Rover by Tramp, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. Lewes, August 14. — Lucetta, aged, lOst. 3lb.; heats, about two miles and a half. Canterbury, August 22. — Guildford by Hampden, aged, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. Northampton, August 28. — Volage by Waverley, six years old, lOst.; three miles. Weymouth, August 29. — Pounce by Merlin, four years old, 9st. Gib.; heats, about two miles. Bedford, September 4. — Volage, six years old, lOst.; three miles. Warwick, September 5. — Diana by Catton, five years old, lOst.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September U. — Giovanni, five years old, lOst. ; two mile heats. Leicester, September 12. — Volage, six years old, lOst ; thrice round. Doncaster, September 15.— Lady Elizabeth, five years old, 9st. 9lb.; four miles. Lincoln, Soptembir 25, — Volage, six years old, lOst.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 311 Carlisle, September 26. — Revolution by Oiseau, six years old, lOst.; four miles. Richmond October 2. — Maid of Melrose by Brutandorf, four years old, 8st. 7lb.; three miles. Newmarket, October 3. — Ernest by Paulowitz or Bedlamite, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Edinburgh, October g. — Little-go by Lottery, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 10. — Meretrix by Filho, aged, lOst.; four miles. Nottingham, October 11. — Independence by Filho or Sherwood, aged, lOst.; two mile heats IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 2 3. — B. f. Byron, three years old, 7st. 71b.; four miles. April 25. — Skylark by Waxy, six years old, lOst.; four miles. April 27. — Shamrock by Roller, three years old, 8st.; three miles. June 11. — Peacemaker by Drone, three years old, 7st.; two miles. June 13. — Skylark, aged, 12st.; four miles. June 14. — Shamrock, four years old, 8st. 4lb.; three miles. June 15. — Skylark, aged, 9st.; four miles. Bellewxlown, July 2/. — Skylark, aged, 9st.; three miles. Royal Corporation, July 23. — Silly Pat by Langar, six years old, Bst. 12lb.; four miles. July 25.— Beagle by RoUer, three years old, 6st. 7lb.; two miles. Londonderry, August 12. — Leather Plater by Spartacus ,five years old, Bst. lOlb.; two miles. August 13, (brought from IS32). — Murza by Roller, four years old, 8st. 2]b.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 4. — Monteagle by Waxy, aged, 12st.; four miles. September 5. — Ereney Roller, three years old, 8st.; two miles. September 6. — Ada by Byron, four years old, 8st. 13lb.; four miles. October 16. — Skylark, aged, lOst. lllb.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 7. — Skylark, aged, 9st.; four miles. 312 HISTORY OF THE In this year, the number of races won by horses got by the following stallions, was as follows, By Ambo 2 Winners of 6 Prizes ,, Bedlamite 8 18 „ ,, Blacklock 10 19 „ ,, Brutandorf 6 16 „ „ Bustard (son of Castrel) 2 6 „ „ Buzzard (son of Blacklock) 5 „ n „ „ Cain 7 15 „ „ Camel 8 14 „ „ Catton 15 424 „ „ Centaur 3 8 „ Champion (son of Selim) 4 7 „ „ Chateau Margaux 8 16 „ „ Comus 10 24 „ ,, Corinthian 3 7 ,. „ Dr. Syntax 4 9 „ ,, Emilius 11 16* ., ,, Figaro 8 9i „ „ Filho da Puta 14 36 „ „ Gustavus 4 HI „ „ Jack Spigot 3 10 „ „ Jerry 10 22 „ „ Lottery 19 50 „ Master Henry 8 21 „ „ Meriin 6 7i „ „ Moses 3 8 „ ,, Muley 10 14 „ „ Partisan 10 23 „ „ Young Pavillion 1 7 ,. „ Young Phantom (late Virgilius) 3 12 „ „ Reveller 12 29 „ „ St. Patrick 6 16 „ ,, Smolensko 1 4 „ Sultan 20 46 „ BRITISH TURF. Tramp 12 Wini lers of 35 Prizes. Truffle 7 „ 9 „ Waverley 2 „ 13 „ Whalebone 13 „ 35 „ Whisker 11 »> 194 „ Wrangler 4 >» 7 „ 313 In the turf obituary of this year we find the names of more than one distinguished sportsman. First on the Hst stands the late Earl FitzwilHam, who departed this life on the 8th of February, 1 833, at Milton Abbey, near Peterborough, Northamp- tonshire, at the advanced age of 85 ; during seventy-seven years of which period he was a peer, having succeeded to the title when only eight years of age. Devotedly attached to the manly field-sports of his native country, the late Earl " won golden opinions" from his fellow sportsmen, by his amiable manners and good na- ture. His first connection with the turf was about the year 1770, as the confederate of his uncle, the Marquis of Rockingham, then considered the leading patron of racing. This confederacy con- tinued till the Marquis's death in 1782, upon which Earl Fitzwilliam took the stud and stables to himself. Among the many celebrated race -horses which this nobleman's stables produced, may be men- tioned the following, whose principal performances are given in this work, viz : — Pewit by Tandem, 314 HISTORY OF THE Minstrel by Phenomenon, Cade by Phenomenon, Sir Solomon by Sir Peter, Orville by Beninbrough, Woodpecker by Buzzard, Paulina by Sir Peter, Knowsley by Sir Peter, Cervantes by Don Quixotte, Pumpkin by Stamford, Amadis by Don Quixotte, Cid by Sancho, Cossack by Sir Paul, Anselmo by Cervantes, Cardenio by Cervantes, Peppercorn by Capsicum, Civet by Cervantes, Beatrice by Ar- drossan. Dramatist by Comus, Humphrey Clinker by Comus, Mulatto by Catton, Medora by Cer- vantes, Ballad Singer by Tramp, Leo by Comus, &c., &c. Earl Fitzwilliam was by no means fortunate in winning many of the great stakes, with the ex- ception of the St. Leger, which he won in 1789 with Pewit, in 1802 with Orville, and in 1807 with Paulina. Old John Singleton trained and rode for Lord Fitzwilliam, when confederate with the Marquis of Rockingham, until 1774, when his advanced age compelled him to resign the saddle in favour of Christopher Scaife, who had married Single- ton's daughter. On the retirement of Single- ton from the training department, he was suc- ceeded by John Lunn, who soon after resigned in his turn ; upon which Scaife took the entire management of the stud, but met with an accident at Stamford races, in 1793, in consequence of which he never rode again. BRITISH TURF. 315 On the elder Scaife's retirement from the stable 1808, his son John succeeded him, and retained the situation till 1825, when it was placed in the hands of Clift and his son Thomas. The successors of Old Scaife, as his Lordship's jockies, were, a son of his, young Christopher Singleton, for a short time, then John Singleton, Jun. (nephew to the Old Singleton,) till the end of 1802 ; John Jackson from that period till 1804, succeeded by Old Shepperd, till 1806 ; when the present veteran, Wm. Clift, obtained the appoint- ment, which he filled with honour for many years, until the encroachments of age obliged him to resign it. After him, Thomas Lye rode for Lord FitzwiUiam for about two years, and was super- seded by Henry Edwards, the last jockey who rode for the late Earl, In 1831, the Earl retired from the turf, upon the advice of his relations, occasioned by some circumstances connected with the race at York in that year, when his horse, Medora, was beaten by Lord Scarborough's Cambridge, and the Duke of Leeds' Jenny Mills, entirely owing to the bad riding of Edwards — which was so bad, indeed, as almost to warrant the conclusion of its having been intentionally so. On the 9th of March in this year, Ralph Riddell, Esq., of Felton Park, near Morpeth, Northumber- land, died, universally esteemed. This worthy 316 HISTORY OF THE sportsman made his debut on tlie turf in 1791, and from that period, to the day of his death, was one of its firmest and most honourable supporters. Among his horses, we find some of the most celebrated racers this country ever produced, and which made their appearance in the following order, viz. : In 1800, Merry Andrew by Walnut out of Sylvia; in 1811, XYZ, by Haphazard, dam by Spadille ; in 1813, Encore by ditto, dam by Star; in 1814, Dr. Syntax by Paymaster, dam by Beningbrough out of Jenny Mole by Carbuncle ; in 1816, Lydia by Remembrancer out of Helen, by Hambletonian ; in 1824, Caccia Piatti by Whisker, dam by Walton ; in 1828, Zodiac by Centaur, dam by Eaton; in 1829, Principe by Whisker out of Princess by Comus, &c., &c. The most celebrated of these, and the best horse Mr. Riddell ever possessed, was Dr. Syntax, which he purchased of Mr. Knapton, of York, a well- known breeder of blood-stock, who had bought him when a foal, from Humphrey Osbaldeston, Esq., of Hunmanby, near Scarborough, Yorkshire, by whom he was bred. It appears that Dr. Syntax ran no less than forty-nine times, out of which he won thirty-six races, in which he defeated all the first rate horses of the day, and gained his owner the sum of £3,G54 in ten years, in tlic following order, viz. : — BRITISH TURF. Year. started. Won. Lost. Amounts £ ! gained. s. 1814 8 5 3 453 10 1815 7 6 1 436 5 1816 5 4 1 483 0 1817 4 2 2 302 0 1818 4 4 0 524 12 1819 4 3 1 504 0 1820 4 4 0 457 13 1821 4 3 1 314 7 1822 4 2 2 39 10 1823 5 3 2 140 0 317 In addition to these sums, he won 20 gold cups, viz. : one at Middleham, five at Lancaster, seven at Preston, one at Pontefract, five at Rich- mond, and one at Northallerton. This famous race-horse was about 15 hands and an inch high, and of a dark brown colour. Worn out with old age, he was shot at Newmarket on the 15th of July, 1838. Sir Harry Goodricke and Mr. Francis Richard- son died this year. The former gentleman was well known in Leicestershire, as a master of hounds, in which capacity he was generally es- teemed, both for his knowledge of the noble sport of hunting, and his good-nature in the field. The latter well-known turfite was of low origin, but acquired some property and much notoriety by betting in the ring. His last speculation with Fang was not successful, as we have before ex- plained. 318 HISTORY OF THf: The Duke of Cleveland's Chorister by Lottery, winner of the St. Leger in 1831, died in this year. Cadland, (winner of the Derby in 1828), Lottery by Tramp, Napoleon and Tetotum, were sent to France during this year. BRITISH TURF. 319 CHAPTER Vm. Racing in Great Britain in the years 1834 and 1835— An account of the performances of Plenipotentiary and Glencoe, with their pedi- grees— Action tried at York, Ridsdale v. Gulley, for an assault — Death of the Earl of Derby, with a brief notice of his career on the Turf— 'Deaths of the famous stalUons Longwaist and Partisan, with their pedigrees, &c. — The Derby stakes for 1835, won for the first time since their establishment by a North country horse — The Oaks' and the Great St. Leger stakes won in the same year, 1835, by the Queen of Trumps, being the first time these two stakes were ever won by the same horse — Her pedigree and performances — Sporting Obituary — John Mytton, Esq. — Richard Wilson, Esq. — ■ Richard Shepperd, the trainer — Bartle Atkinson, the jockey and trainer — Wm. ArnuU and Benjamin Smith the jockies — Mr. Wm. Beardsworth, &c., &c. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1834. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 14. — The Craven stakes, ten subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Colwick by Filho. The twentieth Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-three subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's gr. c. Viator by Stump out of Katherine. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Greville's br. f. Pickle by Emilius. The first Tuesday's Riddlesworth stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan out of Trampoline. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., R. M., five subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary by EmiUus out of Harriet by Pericles. The Oatlands' stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's br. f. Vespa by Muley. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscril)ers, Mr. 320 HISTORY OF THE Hunter's gr. c. Morotto by Gustavu-s received forfeit. First year of a sweei)Stakes of 50 sovs., eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Vansit- tart's br. f. Lotteria by Lottery. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. c. Airy by St, Patrick. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Lichfield's b. c. Altamont by Sligo. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Gully's gr. c. Viator. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs.. nine subs- cribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary 1 ; Lord Jersey's cb. c. Glencoe 2. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, ten subs- cribers, Mr. Houldsworth's b. h. David by Catton. The Claret stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Glaucus by Par- tisan. Sweepstakes of 40 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, Mr. Greville's br. f. Pickle received forfeit. The Ale stakes, three subs- cribers, won by Colonel Peel's ch. c. by Wrangler. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, four subscribers, won by Mr. Marson's ch. f. Chance by Patron. The Hare park stakes of 100 sovs. each, five f-ubscribers, won by Sir S. Graham's b. f. Zuleima by Sultan. The Port stakes, won by the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Muley by Muley. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., five subscribers, the Duke of Graf- ton's ch. c. Olympic by Reveller, walked over and received one forfeit ; Mr. Mills' b. c. brother to Kate, received the other two forfeits. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, six subscribers, Mr. Mills' b. c. brother to Kate by Lapdog received forfeit. First Spring Meeting, April 28. — Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Fortunatus by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Olympic by Reveller. The Desert stakes, ten subscri- bers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. c. \\Tiaie by Whalebone. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., B. C, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Kent's ro. f. Baleine by Whale- bone. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. Mr. Greville's br. f. Pickle by Emi- lius received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., six subscribei's, won by Mr. Grant's b. f. Fiddle-faddle by Whalebone. The 1000 gs. stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Lord Berners' ch. f. May-day by Lamp-lighter out of Camarine's dam. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., tliree subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's Muley-Moloch by Muley walked over. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won BRITISH TURF. 321 by Mr. Watts' ch. c. Belshazzar by Blacklock. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Darius by Reveller. During this meeting the cup was challenged by the Duke of Cleveland who delivered to the keeper of the match- book his nomination sealed up. The challenge not being accepted by the holder of the cup, it was relinquished and the nomination returned to the challenger unopened, as required by the conditions. Second Spring Meeting , May 13. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. m. Circassian by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T.Y.C., won by Lord Lichfield's gr. g. Gab by Swap. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., T.Y.C., nine sub- scribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. f. Ethilda by Skim. The Jockey Club plate. Sir M. Wood's b. f. Vespa by Muley walked over. In this meeting the whip was challenged for by Mr. Biggs' ch. h. Little Red Rover by Tramp, aged. The challenge not being accepted, the whip was resigned. Epsom, Tuesday, May 27. — The Craven stakes, won by Lord Ches- terfield's b. h. Colwick by Filho da Puta. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Champion's b. f. by Mame- luke out of Waltz. The Shirley stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Edward's b. c. Intriguer by Reveller. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. f. Redleg by Greyleg. The Epsom stakes won by Mr. Forth's b. h. Gratis by Middleton. The Committee's stake of 100 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each. Craven Course, won by Mr. Forth's b. f., sister to Echo by Emilius. The Woodcot stakes, three subscribers, won by Mr. Ri- cardo's b. f. Bracelet by Mameluke. The Cup stakes, nine sub- scribers, won by Mr. Gardner's br. f. Myrrha by Whalebone. The Croydon stakes won by Mr. Trelawney's b. c. Land's-endby Reveller; the winner was claimed. Tuesday. — The Derby stakes, one hundred and twenty-three sub- scribers, Mr. Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary by Emilius out of Harriet by Pericles, 1 ; Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Shilelagh by St. Patrick out of Emilina's dam by Whisker, 2 ; Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan, 3. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, ninety-five subscribers, Mr. Cosby's br. f. Pussy by Pollio out of Valve by Bob Booty, 1 ; Mr. Forth's b. f. Louisa by Longwaist out of Miss Witch, 2 ; Mr. Richardson's b. f. Lady de Gros by Young Phantom out of Jenny Miles's dam, 3. VOL. II. Y 322 HISTORY OF THE Ascot Heath, Tuesday, June 10. — The St. James's Palace stakes, eighteen subscribers, Mr. Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary by Emihus walked over. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. f. NeU Gwynne by Sultan. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Col. Peel's b. f. Malibran by Whisker. Tlie Fern Hill stakes, ten subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Alexis by Leviathan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Olympic by Reveller. The Ascot Derby stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Cosby's br. f. Pussy by Pollio. The Albany stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. f. Pickle by Emihus. The Banquet stakes, six subscribers. Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Mam- moth by Leviathan walked over. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., T. Y. C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. c. Welcome by Luz- borough. The Swinley stakes, five subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. c. Samarcand by Blacklock. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Cosby's b. c. StradbaUy by Reveller or Waterloo. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Fortunatus by Sultan. The Gold cup, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Glaucus by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., T, Y. C, nine subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. c. Ascot by Reveller. The Eclipse Foot, three subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's Glaucus. The Windsor Forest stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's b. f. Louisa by Longwaist. The Royal stakes, nine subscribers, Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six sub- scribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Alexis. Neivmarket July Meeting, July 7. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Sir S. Graham's b. f. Zuhma by Sultan. The July stakes, twenty- nine subscribers, won by Mr. Pettit's b. f. Kate Kearney by Benedict. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Eva by Sultan. The Town Plate, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. c. Charivari by Reveller. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs. won by Mr. Yates' ch. m. Sensitive by Cain. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. won by Mr. Yates' b. c. Tnce by Bedlamite. The Chesterfield stakes, twenty- six subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. c. The Glama by Camel. Doncaster, September 15. — The Fitzwilliam stakes, won by Mr. Orde's b. h. Tomboy l)y Jerry. The Champagne stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, won by Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c. Coriolanus by Emilius. The four years' old produce stakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, Mr. Houldsworth's ch. f. Fidelity by Whisker, walked over. The Great BRITISH TURF. 323 St. Leger stakes, seventy-one subscribers. Lord Westminster's b. c. Touchstone, by Camel out of Banter by Master Henry 1 ; Lord Sligo's ch. c. Bran by Humphrey CHnker, 2 ; Sir J. Boswell's ch. c. General Chasse by Actaeon, 3 ; the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Shil- lelah by St. Patrick, 4. The four years old stakes of 50 sovs., three subscribers, the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Muley Moloch, walked over. The Foal stakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Nevill's ch. f. Amadou by Sultan. Tlie three years' old stakes of 200 sovs., twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Heseltine's b. c. Worlaby Bay- lock by Blacklock. The Gascoigne stakes, nine subscribers, won by Sir E. Blake's ch. c. Bran by Humphrey Clinker. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., thirty-two subscribers, won by Mr. Walker's ch. c. Pilgrim by Langar. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each with twenty added, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Mostyn's b. f. Birdlime by Comus. The Scarborough stakes of 30 sovs., twenty subscribers, won by Sir J. Boswell's ch. c. General Chasse by Actseon. Newmarket First October Meeting, September 29- — Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., three subscribers, won by Col. Peel's br. h. Lochinvar by Swap. The Holt stakes, eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Florin by Sultan. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's b. c. Flatterer. Tlie Buckingham stakes, seven subscribers. The Hopeful stakes, nine- teen subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Eva by Sultan. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's ch. c. Non- sense by Bedlamite. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Mr. Pettit's b. f. Kate Kearney by Benedict. The St. Leger stakes, six- teen subscribers, won by Mr. Yates' ch. c. Bentley by Buzzard. The Town plate, won by the Duke of Rutland's Armadillo by St. Patrick. Post sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Count Hun- yady's ch. c. Charivari by Reveller. Second October Meeting, October 13. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Orford's ch. f. Chataigne by Emi- lius. The Garden stakes, five subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan. The Clearwell stakes, thirty-four subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Preserve by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Lord Tavistock's b. f. Oakapple by Royal Oak out of Mona. The Oatlands' stakes, won by Mr. Yates' ch. m. Sensitive by Cain. The Town plate, won by Mr. Forth 's ch. c. Robinson Crusoe by Helenus. The Prendergast stakes, thirty-two subscribers, Y 2 324 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Mills' br. f. Hester by Camel. Sweepstakes of 130 sovs. three subscribers, Gen. Grosvenor's b. c. Nautilus walked over. Lord Chesterfield challenged for the whip, and named Glaucus ; the chal- lenge was not accepted. Houghton Meeting, October 27. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Gardner's b. h. Messenger by Partisan. The Criterion stakes, thirty-nine subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Preserve by EmUius. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Mills' b. c. Lurcher by Greyleg. The Nursery stakes, won by Mr. Grant's ch. c. Knobstick by Emilius. Sweepstakes of ID sovs., won by Mr. Mill's br. f. Camlet by Camel. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1834. Newmarket, April 29. — Vespa by Muley, four years old, 9st. 4lb.; R.C. May 1. — Little Red Rover by Tramp, aged, 12st.; R. C. Chester, May 6. — Manchester by Whisker, six years old, lOst. 5lb.; thrice round. Manchester, May 21. — Revolution by Oiseau, aged, lOst. 5lb.; three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 10. — Astracan by Chateau Margaux, four years oldj 9st. 2lb.; rather more than three miles. June 13. — Omen by Orville, aged, 12st.; two miles and a distance. Newcastle, July 17. — B. c. by Longwaist, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; three miles. Hampton, June 1 9. — Rockingham by Humphrey Chnker, four years old, 9st. 71b.; heats, twice round and a distance. Guilford, June 24. — Rockingham, four years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. Liverpool, July 3. — Despot by Sultan, four years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 3. — Revenge by Fungus four years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. Lancaster, July 10. — Consol by Lottery six years old, lOst. 21b.; two mile heats. Ipswich, July 15. — Dirce by Partisan, four years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 325 Edinburgh, July 15. — Prince by Figaro, five years old, 9st. illb.j two mile heats. Chelmsford, July 22. — Vespa, four years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Goodwood, August 1. — Glaucus by Partisan, four years old, 9st. 2lb.; about three miles and five furlongs. Yorli, August 5. — The Physician by Brutandorf, five years old, 9st 4lb. ; two mile heats. August 8. — The Mystery by Lottery, four years old, 8st. 71b.; three miles. Bedford, August 6. — Diree, four years old, 9st. lib. ; three miles. Salisbury, August 7. — Revenge, four years old, 9st. 61b.; two mile heats. Lewes, August 13. — Famine by Humphrey CUnker, three years old, 8st 2lb.; heats, about two miles and a half. Weymouth, August 28. — Cecilia by Comus, five years old, lOst.; two mile heats. Northampton, August 27.— Diana by Catton, six years old, lOst.; three miles. Canterbury, August 28. — Rockingham, four years old, 9st. 61b. ; two mile heats. Warwick, September 4. — Diana, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 10.— Traveller by Tramp, six years old, lOst. 3lb. ; two mile heats. Leicester, September 10. — Armadillo by St. Patrick, three years old, 7st. 1 lib.; thrice round, about three miles and a distance. Doncaster, September 15. — Consol, six years old, lOst.; four miles. Shrewsbury. September 18.— Russell by Corinthian, aged. lOst,; three miles. Lincoln, September 25. — Mystery, four years old, 9st. 4lb.; two mDe heats. Newmarket, October 2. — Malvina by Oscar, four years old, 9st. 7lb, , R. C. Carlisle, October 3.— Muley Moloch by Muley four years old, 9st.; four miles. Nottingham, October 10.— Noodle by Bedlamite, three years old, Sst. 2lb.; two mile heats. 326 HISTORY OF THE Caledonian Hunt, October 24. — Inheritor by Lottery, three years old, 7st. 9lb,; four mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 22. — Lady Elizabeth by Lottery, five years old, 9st. lib.; four mile heats. April 24. — New Fashion by Drone, three years old, 8st.; four miles. April 26. — Frenzy by Roller, three years old, 8st.; three miles. June 10. — New Fashion, four years old, 8st. 71b.; two miles. June 12. — New Fashion, four years old, lOst. 7lb.; four miles. June 13. — Frenzy, four years old, 8st. 4lb.; three miles. June 14. — Frenzy, four years old, 7st. lOlb.; four miles. Bellewsiown, June 26. — New Fashion, four years old, Sst.; three mile heats. Down Royal Corporation, July 23.— New Fashion, four years old, 7st. 1 lib. ; four mile heats. July -0.- Shamrock by Roller, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 3. — Skylark by Waxy, aged, 12st.; four miles. September 11. — Thump by Humphrey Clinker three years old, 8st.; two miles. September 5 — Lady Elizabeth six years old, lOst.; four miles. October 15. — Lupin by Velocipede, three years old, 8st. lOlb.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 6. — Frenzy, four years old, 7st. Ulb.; four miles. The following is a list of the number of races won in this year by horses got by the following stallions : — By Acta^on 8 Winners of 20 Prizes. „ Bedlamite 7 >, 14 „ „ Blacklock 8 „ 19 „ BRITISH TURF. By Brutandorf 2 Winners of 5 Prizes, „ Buzzard 3 J) 3 » „ Cain 10 jj 26 i> „ Camel 14 5> 24 „ „ Catton 10 „ 29 >» „ Champion 3 „ 8 j> „ Chateau Margaux 5 » 11 JJ „ Comus 6 >y 21 JJ „ Corinthian 2 »> 9 JJ „ Defense 3 J> 9 >j „ Dr. Syntax 3 >} 5 JJ „ Emilius 14 » 27 JJ „ Figaro 11 „ 24 JJ „ Filho da Puta 10 j> 25 JJ „ Fungus 2 » 12 JJ „ Humphrey Clinker 3 }> 9 JJ „ Jerry 7 » 22 JJ „ Lamplighter 4 „ 7 JJ „ Langar 6 » 11 ,. „ Lapdog 4 >» 8 JJ „ Longwaist 3 » 5 JJ „ Lottery 23 » 48 JJ „ Mameluke 6 » 6 » „ Master Henry 4 >» 12 JJ „ Muley S » 26 JJ „ Oiseau 1 j» 6 JJ „ OrviUe 1 j> 5 JJ „ Oscar 1 » 5 JJ „ Phantom 1 » 1 JJ „ Partisan 11 }} 35 JJ „ Reveller 19 >» 34 JJ „ Rubens 1 » 1 JJ „ Saracen 2 » 8 JJ „ St. Patrick 6 » 18 JJ ,, Sober Robin 1 }> 4 j> „ Sultan 21 5> 43 JJ „ Swap 2 » 4 j> „ Tramp 9 » 24 JJ „ Vampire 2 }> 8 JJ „ Velocipede 11 » 16 JJ S27 328 HISTORY OF THE By Whalebone 13 Winners of 29 Prizes. Sf Whisker 7 18 ,, }> Woeful 2 2 „ Mr. Shard's Reveller was sold at Tattersall's in October, and pur- chased by the Marquis of Exeter for 400 gs. This year was distinguished by the first appear- ance of " Plenipo " by Emihus, and " Glencoe " by Sultan, two of the best horses that recent turf history has to boast of. Such being the case, a brief summary of the performances of these celebrated race-horses, in this year, may not be unacceptable. Both these horses made their debut at the New- market Craven Meeting, where Glencoe won the Tuesday's Riddlesworths, beating Zulima, the win- ner of the July stakes, and others, in a common canter. On the same day, Plenipo won a sweep- stakes of 50 sovs. easily, by two lengths. The next performance of these two famous rivals is one to which particular attention cannot be too earnestly recommended, as it proves, be- yond a doubt, that Plenipo was equally superior for speed as for stoutness ; which latter point, has been repeatedly denied by those parties who pretended to perceive nothing singular in his defeat for the St. Leger. This race was for a sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, R. M., and at starting, the betting was 5 to 4 on Glencoe. According to orders, Glencoe was sent off at a terrific pace, it being BRITISH TURF. 329 thought that Plenipo could not hold out ; a mis- take soon made evident ; for it appeared that he could not only stand the pace better, but had really more of it left in him ; which he soon proved, — for, upon Glencoe's beginning to give way, he took the lead, and won easily by four lengths. After this race, large offers, we believe as much as £5,000, were made to Mr. Batson for his horse, all of which were declined by that gentleman, who declared his intention of keeping him to run for the Derby. These offers must of course be always looked upon with great suspicion, as few persons would give so enormous a sum for a favourite for a great stake, for the mere chance however good, of winning it ; while by losing, they might acquire large sums, without running any risk. Nothing could exceed the style in which Plenipo carried off the Derby stakes at Epsom, winning, with ease, by two lengths ; the race being run at a rate of speed which the oldest sportsmen present all agreed that they had seldom before witnessed. Among the rejoicers at Mr. Batson's splendid victory, his tenants were, no doubt, the most sincere ; that gentleman having promised them, ■.hat if he should win the Derby, they should all hold Iheir farms rent free for a year. Plenipo's next appearance was at Ascot Heath, vhere he walked over for the St. James's Palace s:akes ; Glencoe, and sixteen other crack horses, djclining the contest. 330 HISTORY OF THE At Goodwood, Glencoe won the Cup, in a canter, by three lengths, proving his great superiority as a racer, it being the first time this cup was won by a three years old. So high did Plenipo stand in public opinion on the day of the St. Leger, that the betting, up to the period of starting, was 5 to 2 on him, while the odds against Touchstone, the winner of the race, were 50 to 1 . Eleven horses started for this great race, Bubastes taking the lead at a very severe pace ; and although this horse was not even placed for the Derby, before reaching the Red House, he had totally defeated the great Plenipo w^ho came in last but one ; Shilelah, the seconc for the Derby, coming in fourth. Nothing could exceed the excitement and vexa- tion of the numerous backers of Plenipo, upon witnessing this unexpected termination of the race; nor were they slow to make those accusations cf foul play which are always rife on these occasions. It must be confessed, that the fact of a horse of such undoubted superiority, running so badly when backed to an enormous amount, is "ugly enough ;" and to this day, no explanation has reached the public, throwing the least light upcn the matter. By the majority, the horse is coi- sidered to have been totally unfit, from fatness and want of training, to run a yard. As for these few who pretend that he was fairly defeated by the severe running made by Bubastes, tlieir BRITISH TURF. 331 opinions must have been formed without reflec- tion. However all this may be, it must ever be re- gretted that Mr. Batson did not afFord that thorough knowledge of everything concerning the management and training of his horse, to which the public had an undoubted right ; and although that gentleman's high character for integrity, places him above the shade of suspicion of foul practice, he must still labour under the charge of, at least,^ carelessness, for having, with his great experience on the turf, suffered so splendid an animal to be ruined by an ignorant or designing trainer. The remaining performances of this second Eclipse, still further confirmed the public opinion that he could have carried off" the St. Leger with great ease. But after the " Doncaster affair," few could be found to back him, and those few suffered at Ascot for their credulity ; as we shall presently shew. A reference to the racing for the following year, (1835) will show our readers that at the Newmarket Craven Meeting, Plenipo again made his appear- ance. On this occasion, his condition was perfect, and his fine form, muscle, and legs, clean as a foal's, excited general admiration ; and it was universally admitted that he was a perfect model of what a race-horse ought to be. His first race 332 HISTORY OF THE was for the Craven stakes, when he defeated Col. Peel's Nonsense, 5 yrs. old, the Duke of Cleve- land's Shilelah, 4 yrs., Lord Chesterfield's Glaucus, 5 yrs., and five others. The pace was terrific, all doing their utmost to choke oflf the " phenome- non," but in vain, Plenipo winning easily by a length. His next performance, in the same meeting, excited great interest, from a doubt which existed among many experienced turfites as to his being able to run a short distance at a great rate of speed. This race was for a subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, a distance not much exceeding half a mile ; and Lord Orford entered his horse, Clearwell by J.-^rry, five years old, for the purpose of clearing up this doubt, that horse having the reputation of first rate speed for that distance. This event was decided by Plenipo winning by three lengths, and his jockey, Robinson, declared that his horse " was never at half his speed." The close of the Craven Meeting, and Plenipo's last appearance, took place on the same day, when he walked over for the Port stakes. This was contrary to what was held out to the pubhc, as it was implicitly believed, up to the day of the race, that he was to start for the Gold Cup at Ascot, where he would again meet Bran, (the second for the St. Leger), and Glencoe. Great was the consternation of his unfortunate backers when BRITISH TURF. 333 they learned that their favourite was not to start on the morrow, but had gone " no one knew whither." Whether or not this " backing out" was caused by the horse being amiss, no person could say ; the most complete secresy having been preserved up to the last moment, as to his condition, health, and movements. It is however only fair to state, that in answer to the animadversions of the sport- ing writers of the day, Mr. Batson addressed a letter to the editor of the Morning Post, stating that he had declared the fact of his horse being *' amiss" in the Jockey Club stand at Ascot on Wednesday morning, (the day previous to the race). This, however, can scarcely be called making it public, which was his only correct course. So strongly excited was the indignation of the public by this inexplicable conduct, that Craven, in giving an account of this affair in the Old Sporting Magazine, mentions as a fact that '* Mr. Batson's trainer, George Paine, was advised by one of the most respectable of his caUing to leave Ascot early on Thursday, for he did not consider it safe for him to remain there during the day." The race for the Ascot Cup terminated as might be expected, Glencoe proving an easy winner by a length, " beating, among eight others. Bran, the conqueror (?) of Plenipotentiary." In addition to this splendid performance, Glen- 334 HISTORY OF THE coe won in 1834 the 2000 gs. stakes, the Good- wood Cup and the Garden stakes. We shall close this account of their performances with the full pedigrees of these two splendid racers. Mr. Batson's Plenipotentiary was foaled in 1821, and got by Emihus out of Harriet by Pericles, (son of Evandez) ; grandam by Selim ; great grandam, Pipilyna by Sir Peter ; great great grandam. Rally by Trumpator ; great great great grandam, Fancy (sister to Diomed, winner of the Derby in 1780) by Florimel ; great great great great grandam, Sister to Juno by Spectator ; great great great great great grandam, Horatia by Blank ; Childers, Miss Bel voir by Grey Grantham, Paget Turk, Betty Percival by Leede's Arabian out of a daughter of Spanker. Glencoe, the property of the Earl of Jersey, foaled in 1831, was got by Sultan out of Trampo- line by Tramp ; grandam, Web (sister to Wire) by Waxy ; great grandam, Penelope by Trum- pator ; great great grandam, Prunella by High- flyer ; great great great grandam, Promise by Snap ; Julia by Blank ; Spectator's dam by Part- ner ; Bonny Lass by Bay Bolton ; Darley's Ara- bian, Byerly Turk, Taffolet Barb, Place's White Turk; Natural Barb mare. On the 27th of March, Mr. Ridsdale's action for an assault against Mr. Gully, then Member of Parliament for Pontefract, was tried at York. It appeared from the evidence that Mr. Gully BRITISH TURF. 335 having met Mr. Ridsdale out hunting, commenced a conversation with him, as to whether he had said that he (Mr. Gully) had won £12,000 on the previous St. Leger. Mr. Ridsdale answered in the affirmative, upon which some words arose, and Mr. Gully, losing his temper, struck him on the back with his whip. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, with £500 damages, and it may be remarked, as a singular coincidence, that in the cause " Colonel Thornton v. Flint," tried in the same city in 1808, the same damages were given for the same offence. On the 21st of October, the venerable Earl of Derby departed this life at Knowsley Park, near Preston, Lancashire, in the 83rd year of his age, universally beloved and regretted. This veteran sportsman, whose name will ever live in the sporting annals of his native country, as the originator of the Epsom Derby and Oaks' stakes,* made his debut on the turf in 1 77^, when he suc- ceeded to the title on the death of his grandfather, the eleventh Earl. He soon entered with ardour into the exciting business of the race-course, became a member of the Jockey Club, and one of the most distinguished leaders of that most famous circle of sportsmen, whose support of our national pastime has caused that period to be remembered as the " golden age" of the British turf. * See page 316, vol. i. 336 HISTORY OF THE In 1779, the Earl of Derby instituted the Oaks' stakes, which he won with his mare, Bridget by King Herod. But although he generally started horses for this stake and the Derby, he met with no great success, having only won the former once more in addition to the above, viz : with Hermione by Sir Peter in 1794, and the latter once with his celebrated horse, Sir Peter Teazle.* After the year 1797, his Lordship almost en- tirely left off running horses at Newmarket, con- fining his support chiefly to races in his own provincial district, which did not fail to experience that increase of trade, the invariable effect of respectably and numerously attended turf meetings. Lord Derby's first trainer, we believe, was old Saunders, who was succeeded by his son, and upon his dismissal, (about the year 1825), Bloss, a relative of Bloss of Newmarket, took office, which he held until his noble master's death. Among his Lordship's jockies, we find the names ofPierse, Dunn, (who was killed at Chester), R. Spencer, Benjamin Smith, Johnson Lye and Tem- pleman. The Earl was also most enthusiastically attached to hunting and cocking, in which latter pursuit he was, we believe, generally considered unrivalled. His Lordship married twice, his second wife being the exemplary and accomplished actress. Miss Farren. * See page 6, voL ii. BRITISH TURF. 337 PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C. IN 1835. Newmarket, Craven Meeting, Monday, April 20. — The Craven stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr, Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary by Emi- lius. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's b. c. Lucifer by Lottery. The twenty-first Riddlesworth stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. f. Oak-apple by Royal Oak out of Mona. Handicap sweepstakes of 50 sovs. four sub- scribers, won by Mr. Copeland's ch. c. Sir Felix by Blacklock or Langar. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Walker's b. f. Guerdon by Tramp. The Scrub stakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, Mr. Cooke's gr. c. Fop by Stumps walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. f. Bodice by Langar. The second Tuesday's Riddlesworth stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. c. Ibrahim by Sultan out of sister to Cobweb. Sweepstakes of 1 00 sovs., six subscribers, won by Col. Peel's gr. c. Paulus by Emilius. The Oatlands' stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Richardson's b. f. Lady de Gros, by Young Phantom, four years old. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. Lord Tavistock's b. f. Oak-apple received forfeit. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs. five subscribers, Mr. Batson's b. c. Luminary by Lamplighter received forfeit. The St. James's Club stakes, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Newton by Ve- locipede. Subscription plate of £50, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary. The Chesterfield Dinner stakes, eight sub- scribers, Lord Orford's b. c. Stargazer by Tramp, 0 ; Mr. W. Ed- wards's b. f. Burden by Camel, 0; Lord Exeter's b. c. Bosphorus fell and broke his leg ; after the dead heat Burden walked over, and Lord Orford and Mr. Edwards divided the stakes. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., sixteen subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. f. Oak- apple. The Bildeston Dinner stakes, five subscribers, Mr. Pettit's b. c. Ibrahim by Emilius walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. g. Vahant by Velocipede. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. c. Ibrahim by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. c. Ascot. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. f. Waresti by Sultan. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, eleven subscribers, VOL. II. Z 338 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Walker's br. h. Consol by Lottery, aged. Post match, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. JEgon by EmUius and b. f. Balance by Emilius received forfeit from Lord Chesterfield's ch. f. Drab by Re- veller and ch. c. Belus by Emilius, The Grosvenor Square stakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Verulam's b. c. Perrot by Emilius. The Port stakes, four subscribers, Mr. Batson's ch. c. Plenipotentiary received forfeits. Newmarket First Spring Meeting, Monday, May 4. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Greville's b. c. Pholus by St. Patrick. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Col. Peel's gr, c. Paulus by EmUius. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eight sub- scribers, won by Mr. W. Edwards's br. f. Burden by Camel. The Breakfast stakes, six subscribers, Mr. Mills's br. f. Hester by Camel walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., twelve subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Fergus by Waverley. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-six subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. c. Ibrahim by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by Gen. Yates's Bentley by Buzzard. The Bildeston Sale stakes, won by Col. Peel's b. c. by Filho da Puta out of Young Rhoda. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Gen. Grosvenor 's br. f. Mouse- trap by Bizarre. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Florin by Sultan; the winner was claimed. The 1000 gs. stakes, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Preserve by EmiUus. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. D. M., won by Col. Peel's br. c. Filho da Puta. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs,, T. Y. C, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Alfred by Partisan. The NeAvmarket stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. i. Bodice by Langar. Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. m. Revelry. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. S. Stonehewer's b. f. by Sultan. The Gold cup was not challenged for. Newmarket Second Spring Meeting, Tuesday, May 19. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., D. M., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c, Bubastes by Blacklock. £50, R. M., won by Col. Peel's ch. c. Castaway by Cain. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won l)y Mr, Boyce's b. c. Mozart by Figaro ; the winner was claimed. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Sowerby's b. c. Rioter by Reveller. (First class,) Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's bl. f. Flame by Lamplighter, three years old. (Second class,) Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won BRITISH TURF. 339 by Mr. Hunter's b. f. sister to Forester by Gustavus, three years old. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Mr. E. Peel's ch. f. Post-haste by the Colonel. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's br. f. by Bustard. The Jockey Club plate, Lord Exeter's ch. m. Datura by Reveller, six years old, walked over. At this meeting the whip was not challenged for, Epsom, Tuesday, June 2. — The Craven stakes, seven subscribers, won by Col. Peel's ch. h. Nonsense by Bedlamite. The Shirley stakes, six subscribers, Mr. J. H. Peel's b. c. Trim by Edmund, ridden by Chappie and Mr. Ridsdale's gr. c. Luck's-all ran a dead heat, but in consequence of a complaint made by the rider of the former, the stewards adjudged the race to Trim. The Epsom stakes, one mile heats, won by Mr. Rogers' b. f. Nosegay by Emilius. Wednesday. — ^The Gold cup, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's b. c. Lucifer by Lottery. The Woodcot stakes, won by Mr. Mills' b. c. Swallow by Camel. The Croydon stakes, one mile heats, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's bl. f. Flame by Lamp- lighter. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, one hundred and twenty-eight sub- scribers, Mr. Bowes's ch. c. Mundig by Catton out of Emma by Whisker, 1 ; Lord Orford's b. c. Ascot by Reveller out of Angelica by Rubens, 2. The Slow stakes, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's bl. f. Flame. The Ewell stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Ridsdale's br. c. Marcian by Chateau Margaux. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, ninety-eight subscribers, Mr. Mostyn's br. f. Queen of Trumps by Velocipede out of Princess Royal by Castrel, 1 ; Mr. Greville's ch. f. Preserve by Emilius out of Mustard by Merlin, 2 ; Lord Orford's b. f. Bodice by Langar, 3. Ascot Heath, Tuesday, June 16. — The St. James's Palace stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. c. Ascot by Reveller. The Oatlands' stakes, three subscribers, two of whom paid 10 sovs. each, Mr. Crosby's br. f. Pussy by Pollio received forfeit. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Ceta by The Colonel. The Ascot Derby stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's br. f. Griselda by Pollio. Mr. Batson challenged for the Eclipse Foot, and delivered his nomination sealed up, the chal- lenge not being accepted, the Foot was transferred to Mr. Batson, according to the articles. Tlie Albany stakes, eight subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. c. Valentissimo by Velocipede. Sweep- z 2 340 HISTORY OF THE stakes of 50 sovs., T. Y, C, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. c. Wilberforce by Luxborough. The Swinley stakes, five sub- scribers. Sir E. Baker's ch. c. Bran by Humphrey CUnker walked over. A plate of £50, Col. Peel's Nonsense by Bedlamite walked over. The Royal stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Aurelius, brother to Augustus, by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's b. f. Ethilda by Skim. The Gold cup, thirty-six subscribers, Lord Jersey's ch. c. Glencoe by Sultan, 1 ; Sir E. Baker's ch. c. Bran, 2 ; Col. Peel's ch. h. Nonsense, 3. The Windsor Forest stakes, five subscribers. Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Eva by Sultan walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. c. Ibrahim by Sultan. Newmarket July Meeting, Tuesday, July 7- — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's ch. c. Castaway by Cain. The July stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c. the Athenian, brother to Glaucus, by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Sir M. Wood's ch. h. Amesbury by Phantom. The Town Plate, Mr. Perram's donation of £31 15s. not having been claimed as a marriage portion was paid to the winner of this plate. Col. Peel's ch. c. Castaway. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Sir M. Wood's Amesbury. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. W. Edwards' br. f. Burden by Camel. The Chesterfield stakes, thirty-four sub- scribers, Mr. Greville's ch. c. Elis by Langar, 1 ; Mr. Chifney's b. c. The Athenian, 2. Goodwood, Tuesday, July 28. — The Drawing-room stakes, twenty- five subscribers to the sweepstakes, twenty-eight to the bonus, won by Mr. Greville's ch f. Preserve by Emilius. The Lavant stakes, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. W. Chifney's b. c the Athaenian by Partisan. Wednesday. — The Verulam stakes, three subscribers, Mr. GreAille's Preserve walked over. The Goodwood stakes, one hundred and seventeen subscribers, fifteen of whom paid the larger forfeit, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Glaucus by Partisan. Thursday. — The Molecomb stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. c. Ehs by Langar. The Gold cup, forty-seven sub- scribers, Mr. Theobald's b. h. Rockingham by Humphrey Chnker 1; Lord Chesterfield's Glaucus 2. Doncaster, Monday, September 14. — The FitzwilUara stakes of 10 BRITISH TURF. 341 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Egremont's ch. h. Nonsense by Bedlamite. The Champagne stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. f. Beeswing by Dr. Syntax. The Great St. Leger stakes of 50 sovs., sixty-seven subscribers, Mr. Mostyn's br. f. Uueen of Trumps by Velocipede out of Princess Royal, 1 ; Mr. W. Richard- son's ch. c. Hornsea by Velocipede, 2 ; Mr. Golden's br. c. brother to Hope by Lottery, 3 ; Mr. Greville's ch. f. Preserve by EmiUus, 4. The Cleveland stakes, fifteen subscribers, seven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. W. Richardson's b. f. Lady de Gros by Young Phantom. Wednesday. — The Doncaster stakes, ten subscribers, the Duke of Cleveland's Muley Moloch by Muley 1 ; Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Glaucus 2. The Foal stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Bowe's ch. c. Mundig by Catton. The Selling stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Crompton's b. f. Mayflower by Jerry. Corporation plate, won by Mr. Crompton's Mayflower. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Ridsdale's ch. c, Coriolanus by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., thirty-three subscribers, won by Mr. Dawson's b. c. Locomo- tive by Waverley. The Gold Candelabrum, value 300 sovs., given by the stewards, with 50 added in specie by the corporation. Lord Westminster's br. c. Touchstone by Camel 1 ; Mr. W. Richardson's ch. c. Hornsea 2 ; Sir J. Boswell's ch. c. General Chasse' 3. The Gascoigne stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Robinson's br. c. Stockport by Langar. Friday. — the Scarborough stakes, twenty subscribers, Capt. Tay- lor's ch. c. Ainderby by Velocipede 1 ; Mr. Mostyn's br. f. Queen of Trumps 2. In this race, the Queen of Trumps swerved, in conse- quence of a dog running across the course, opposite the stand. The Hornby Castle stakes, four subscribers. Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Glaucus by Partisan 1 ; the Duke of Cleveland's br. h. Muley Mo- loch 2, who broke down. A sweepstakes of 20 sovs., five subscribers> Mr. Mostyn's Queen of Trumps walked over and divided the stake with Mr. Allen's Madame Pelerine by Velocipede. A plate of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Mostyn's b. f. Birdlime by Comus. Newmarket First October Meeting, Tuesday, Sejitember 29- — The Grand Duke Michael stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's br. c. Ibrahim by Sultan. The Buckenham post produce stakes, four subscribers, won by Col. Peel's gr. f. Zenana by Sultan. The Buck- 342 HISTORY OF THE enham foal stakes, four subscribers, Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Wish walked over. The Hopeful stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Col. Peel's ch. f. Hoax by Bedlamite. Handicap ^sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Sir M. Wood's ch. h. Amesbury by Phantom. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. G. Clark's ch. f. Lady Ann by Langar. The St. Leger stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Orford's b. c. Ascot by Reveller. The Town plate, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Clarionet walked over. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Calrauck by Zinganee. Produce stakes of 200 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Chesterlield's b. c. Ginnums by Sultan. Second October Meeting, Monday, October 12. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Gardner's b. f. Ethilda by Skim. The Clearwell stakes, thirty-five subscribers, won by Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis by Langar. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. Juliana. Handicap plate of £100, won by Mr. Batson's ch. m. Revelry by Reveller. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Edwards' ch. f. Pepper by Bedlamite. The Town plate, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Ulrick by St. Patrick. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eight subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's br. c. by Catton. The Prendergast stakes, thirty-three subscribers, b. c. Alumnus by Saracen 1 ; Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis 2. Lord Jersey challenged for the whip, and named Glencoe. The chal- lenge was not accepted. Houyhton Meeting, Monday, October 20. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Gardner's b. f. Ethilda by Skim. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. f. Skim-milk by Little John or Skim. The Criterion stakes, forty-six subscribers, Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis by Langar 1; Col. Peel's b. c. Slane 2. Handicap plate of £100, won by Mr. W. Day's br. f. Pussy by Pollio. Subscription plate of £bO, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Luminary by Lamplighter ; the winner was claimed. Handicap plate of £50, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Bubastes by Blacklock. Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs., twenty subscribers. Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis walked over. The Patience stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. f. Bucephalia by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Cooper's ch, g. by Figaro. BRITISH TURF. 343 The following is a list of the number of prizes won in this year by horses got by the following stallions, viz. : — By Actseon 8 Winners of 26 Prizes. „ Banker 3 10 „ Bedlamite 11 24 „ Bizarre 3 8 „ Blacklock 6 12 „ Brutandorf 2 5 „ Cain 6 23 , Camel 6 16 „ Catton 6 11 „ Champion 1 2 „ Chateau Margaux 3 3 „ The Colonel 4 9 „ Comus 4 13 „ Defence 4 6 „ Dr. Syntax 2 8 „ Edmund 3 9 „ Emilius 24 41 „ Fencer 1 12 „ Figaro 8 13 „ Fi4l»t> da Puta 9 22 „ Fungus 3 14 „ Humphrey Clinker 4 9 „ Jerry 9 25 „ Lamplighter 4 9 „ Langar 11 29 „ Longwaist 7 14 „ Lottery 23 62 „ Master Henry 4 12 „ Memnon 3 4 „ Merhn 1 6 „ Muley 4 9 „ Mulatto 2 5 „ Orville Junior 2 7 „ Partisan 9 19 344 HISTORY OF THE „ Peter Lely 4 Winners of 7 Prizes „ Phantom 2 j> 4 >» „ Young Phantom 3 » 8 »> „ PoUio 3 „ 7 » „ Reveller 14 >> 38 t> „ RoUer 2 » 14 >» „ Sailor 3 „ 17 >j „ Saracen 3 » 5 » „ St. Patrick 4 » 15 „ „ Sherwood 1 }> 6 j> „ Sir Gray 3 »> 11 » „ Skim 1 » 6 » „ SUgo 3 » 9 » „ Sultan 19 >» 46 » „ Swap 3 » 4 >» „ Theodore 1 „ 4 » „ Tramp 9 » 15 » „ Vampire 1 , 7 j> „ Velocipede 19 » 36 » „ Whalebone 7 >t 12 >» „ Whisker 3 > 11 j> „ Woeful 1 > 1 » Ebor was purchased this year for the Emperor of Russia, of Mr. Wm. Barton of Fulford, near York, for 500 gs. ; and Tranby, from the royal stud at Hampton Court, was sold for 1,000 gs. for America. The following celebrated stallions died in the course of this year : Longwaist, the ornament of the Underley stud, in May, in consequence of accidentally striking his head against the doorway of the stable. The performances of this famous racer are comprised in the years from 1824 to 1828 ; during which BRITISH TURF. 345 period, he won twenty-seven prizes, fifteen of which were gold cups. Longwaist had just at- tained the age of fourteen years, and only a short time previous to his death, his owner, Mr. Lowell, refused £5,000 for him ; observing, that no sum of money would induce him to part with him. Longwaist was got by Whalebone, son of Waxy, out of Nancy by Dick Andrews, son of Joe An- drews by Eclipse ; grandam. Spitfire by Benning- brough, son of King Fergus by Eclipse ; great grandam by Young Sir Peter, son of Doge ; great great grandam by Engineer ; great great great grandam by Wilson's Arabian ; Mutton's Spot, Mogul, Crab, Bay Bolton, Curwen Barb, Spot, White-legged Lowther Barb, Old Vintner mare. Partisan died at Link's Farm, Newmarket, aged twenty-four years. His performances as a three year old were very inferior, but as a four year old, he beat Bourbon and many other good horses. Partisan was bred by the Duke of Grafton, and foaled in 1811, being got by Walton out of Parasol by Pot-8o's ; her dam Prunella by High- flyer, &c. In the month of December, Tramp being com- pletely worn out with age, was shot at How-bridge Farm, near Malton. Tramp made his debut at Malton Craven Meeting, in 1813, and closed his career at Doncaster in the following year. He was very successful as a stallion ; for at the time of his death, the total value of the stakes won by winners 346 HISTORY OF THE of his get, was calculated by a well known sport- ing writer to have amounted to £6 7, 50 1.5s. Among these, we find two winners of the Derby, St. Giles and Dangerous ; one of the St. Leger, Barefoot ; two of the " whip," Zinganee and Red Rover. He was bred by Richard Watt, Esq., of Bishop Burton, near Beverley, Yorkshire, and foaled in 1810, being got by Dick Andrews, son of Joe An- drews ; his dam. Scamp's dam, by Gohanna ; grandam, Frexinella by Trentham ; great gran- dam by Woodpecker ; great great grandam, Everlasting by Eclipse ; great great great grandam, Hysena by Snap ; great great great great grandam, Miss Belsea by Regulus ; great great great great great grandam by Bartlett's Childers; Honeywood's Arabian, Mr Bowe's Byerley Mare, the dam of the two True Blues, &c. In this year, the Derby stakes, for the first time since their establishment, were won by a north country horse, Mr. Bowe's ch. c. Mundig by Catton. The north country " speculators " won heavily on this race, having backed their horse against Ibrahim, the great favourite with the New- market people. The betting, immediately previous to the start, was 7 to 4 and 2 to 1 against Ibra- him, 4 to 1 against Ascot (the second horse), and 6 to 1 against the winner. By far the best horse of this year, was the Queen of Trumps, the property of the Hon. E. M. L. Mostyn, M.P., by whom she was bred in 1832. BRITISH TURF. 347 She is a dark brown mare, and got by Velocipede out of Princess Royal by Castrel out of Queen of Diamonds, her dam by Sir Peter out of Lucy by Florizel, Frenzy by Eclipse ; her dam by Engineer, Lass of the Mill by Traveller, Miss Makeless, &c- Her first appearance was at Holywell Hunt Meet- ing in 1834, when she won the Champagne stakes. In 1835, she won the Oaks' in a canter, the Knowsley dinner stakes at Liverpool, the St. Leger at Doncaster ; thus winning both the Oaks and the St. Leger, which had never been done before. At the same meeting she was defeated by half a head,* by Ainderby, for the Scarborough stakes ; and on the same day, walked over for the three year old stakes. Li the following year, (1836), she won the Stand Cup, and walked over for the Marquis of Westminster's plate at Chester, the Borough cup at Newton, and a Post sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each at the Holywell Hunt Meeting. The sporting obituary for this year contains the following names : — On the 29th of March, that eccentric sportsman, John Mytton, Esq., died in the King's Bench prison, in London, in the 38th year of his age. Inheriting a splendid fortune, Mr. Mytton, at an early age plunged into a vortex of heedless gaiety and expense, which after a comparatively brief * Her defeat was caused by a do^ running almost under her legs, when within the distance, and which threw her out of her stride. 348 HISTORY OF THE career, left him a bankrupt both in pocket and in health. For the history of his sporting exploits and eccentricities, we refer our readers to his Me- moirs, written by Nimrod, who has performed the kind (!) office to the memory of his friend, of per- petuating the remembrance of his almost insane acts of reckless folly and -extravagance ; much, we believe, to the sorrow of his family. His racing career commenced in 1817, and not- withstanding the enormous sums* which he ex- pended on his stud, he was never a winner of any of the great stakes. His best horses were, Hab- berley, Banker, Euphrates and Longwaist ; al- though the latter was not successful while in his hands. Dilly was his principal trainer, and Whitehouse his jockey. The following anecdote will sufficiently illustrate the character of this erratic being, who preserved, in after life, the same giddy thoughtlessness which might have been excused in his youth. When at Westminister School, he wrote to the then Lord Chancellor, Eldon, (he being a ward in Chancery), to inform him that as he was about to be married, he required an increase in his allowance. We here must explain that our hopeful youth was at this period only about fourteen years old, and enjoyed an al- lowance of £400 a-year. To this modest re- quest the Chancellor returned the following laconic * Mr. Mytton himself declared that m 1826 he expended £70,000 on the turf. BRITISH TURF. 349 answer : — " Sir, If you can't live on your al- lowance, you may starve ; and if you marry, I'll commit you to prison !" Richard Wilson, Esq., of Bildeston House, Suffolk, died in June, in the 75th year of his age. This gentleman was the proprietor of the Bildeston breeding estabKshment, which was his favourite hobby for nearly a quarter of a century, and which was sold off by Messrs. Tattersall's after his death. He made his debut on the turf in 1821, but for several years previous had been known as a breeder of blood stock. His success was trifling, and he is better known as a breeder than owner of first-rate race-horses, and was es- teemed for his great evenness of temper. His first regular stud sale took place in 1822, when his stud being small for that and the three suc- ceeding years, the produce did not realize more than about £500 a-year. In 1829, he had so far increased it that it produced £1400, and in 1832, £1600, but fell off again in two following years. Notwithstanding that his stud is supposed to have cost him a large sum annually, he is thought to have died in good circumstances, having been left a legacy of £40,000 by Lord Chedworth, and been many years the confidential steward of the Duke of Northumberland. Richard Shepherd, a trainer on the nor- thern turf, died at Langton Wold, after a short illness, aged 43. His first master was Old Sykes, 350 HISTORY OF THE a very excellent trainer, but an original of the first water ; and under his able tuition, he soon showed promise of that skill in training for which he was afterwards distinguished. Many are the droll stories told of his master, Sykes, but we will content ourselves with one anecdote, which sufficiently shows the character of the man. Being on a sick bed, he wrote a let- ter to an intimate crony, containing this advice, " I have done many in my time. Tommy, but never did you ; don't be agen Merlin for the Leger." Upon Sykes's retirement, Mr. Hichard Watt, of Bishop Burton, then confederate with Mr. G. Crompton, appointed Shepherd to his situation, in which he had the good fortune to bring out, among others, the following well known and successful racers, viz : Abbot, Caesar, Catiline, Lottery, Barefoot, Abron, Brutandorf, Memnon, Belzoni, &c., &c. Upon the dissolution of the confederacy which existed between Mr. Watt and Mr. Cromp- ton, Shepherd commenced with an open stable, and trained, at different periods, the horses of Mr. Vansittart, Mr. Allen, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Gully, &c. In the same month, Bartle Atkinson, for some time trainer to the well known Col. Mehish, and af- terwards to the Duke of Leeds and Sir H. Tempest Vane, Bart., closed his mortal career, aged about 60. He was first brought into notice by Wm. BRITISH TURF. 351 Peirse, the trainer, and while his weight permitted, was in much requisition as a jockey. Being com- pelled to relinquish his business as a jockey, he for some time turned hunting groom, until a hand- some legacy, left him by his master, enabled him to commence as trainer with Col. Mellish. Atkin- son's best horses were Sancho and Staveley, (both winners of the St. Leger), Stockton, Eagle, Bedale, Smuggler, Streatham Lass, Mowbray, The En- graver, &c. On the 29th of April, Wilham Arnull, the well known jockey, died at Newmarket, in the 50th year of his age, from the effects of the gout, to which he had been a martyr for many years. His father was John Arnull, the jockey to the Prince of Wales towards the close of the last century, and who won the Derby, upon Sir Frank Standish's Archduke, in 1799. Wm. Arnull learned the rudiments of his profession in the stables of Frank Neale, and soon brought himself into notice for his courage and the firmness of his seat. Much of his early success is to be attributed to Richard Boyce, the trainer of the large stud of Messrs. Shakespeare and Ladbroke, who lost no opportu- nity of promoting the interest of the young jockey, with whom he was connected by marriage, they having married two sisters. He won the Derby four times, viz : on Hannibal in 1804, Cardi- nal Beaufort in 1805, Mr. Ladbroke's Octavius in 1812, and in 1814 upon Blucher. In the great 352 HISTORY OF THE match between Sir Joshua and Filho da Puta, Ar- null rode the former with great skill. As a jockey, he is generally admitted to have been less noted as a scientific than as a bold and strong rider, per- fectly capable, however, of doing justice to his horse, and the fullest confidence was ever reposed in his integrity. In private life his conduct was unexceptionable. The next in the fatal list is Benjamin Smith, the well known northern jockey, who died at Littlethorpe, near Ripon, on the 27th of May. Smith commenced in the stables of old John Low- ther, commonly known by the nickname of Black Jack, who trained horses on Bramham Moor, on the Tadcaster and Leeds road. His next masters were Charles Dawson of Richmond, and Old John Mangles, of Middleham, the latter being the first that mounted him as a jockey. Smith was not long in pushing himself into notice, and we soon after find him riding for the Earl of Strathmore, Sir Hedworth Williamson, Sir Thomas Gascoigne, and others, no longer numbered with the living. He won the St. Leger six times, viz : in the years 1803-8-9-11-16 and 24. In his early career, he met with an accident when riding for Lord Archibald Hamilton, afterwards Duke of Hamilton, which merits being recorded, from the great cou- rage he displayed under most extraordinary cir- cumstances. It occurred at the York August Meeting, in 1786, when he rode his Lordship's BRITISH TURF. 353 grey colt, Ironsides, and while in the act of start- ing, received a kick on the leg, from Mr. Gar- forth's gr. h. Brilliante. Notwithstanding this, Smith rode through the race, bringing his horse in the winner, but almost fainted in his saddle when it was over, was obliged to be carried to the scale ; upon medical assistance being brought, it was found that the brave fellow had actually rode and won a four-mile race with a broken limb. He retired from the turf in 1826. Mr. Wra. Beardsworth, the proprietor of the " Repository" at Birmingham, died in that town in September. His first appearance on the turf was in 1817, and for seven years he met with in- different success. In 1830, he won the St. Leger, wath Birmingham. VOL. II. A A 354 HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER IX. Racing in Great Britain in the years 1836 and 1837 — The winners of the Derby and St. Leger in 1836— Present of Arabian horses to his Majesty from the Imaum of Muscat — Death of the eccentric " Parson Harvey" — Melancholy suicide of the Hon. Henry Au- gustus Berkeley Craven — Death of Frank Boyce the jockey — Re- marks on the Derby, Oaks and St. Leger races in 1837. — C. C. Greville, Esq. and the Newmarket St. Leger — Samuel Chifney's bankruptcy — Decease of his Majesty William IV, and consequent sale of the Royal Stud at Hampton Court — Death of Sir Mark Wood, Bart, and sale of his valuable racing stud, with the pe- digrees and performances of his two n^mous mares, Camarine and Lucetta — Death of the Earl of Egremont — Death of James Ed- wards, the Newmarket trainer. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1836. Newmarket Craven Meeting, Monday, April 4. — The Craven stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Bird's b. c. Redshank by Sandbeck. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. AureUus by Sultan. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Perth's b. m. Famine l)y Humphrey Clinker. The twenty-second Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton by Sultan out of Cobweb. The Scrub stakes, nine subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Waverer by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs , seven subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's b. c. Taishteer by Whisker or Zinganee. Third year of the Tuesday Riddlesworth BRITISH TURF. 355 stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Muezzin brother to Beiram, by Sultan. The Oatlands' stakes, five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Etwall's b. h. The Revenge by Fungus. Sub- scription plate of £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Alumnus by Saracen. The Column stakes, thirty-three subscribers, won by Mr. Osbaldeston's b. c. Ebberston by Velocipede Partisan out of Jessy. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Calmuck by Zinganee. The forfeit class of the Oatlands' stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. J. H. Peel's ch. h. Uncle Toby by Cain. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Greville's ch. c. Jacket by Langar walked over. The Bruton Street stakes, four subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton walked over. The Grosvenor Square stakes, five subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. g. Haveldar by Helenus. The Port stakes, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Elezondo by Camel. First Spring Meeting, Monday, April 18. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's ch. f. Arsenic by The Colonel out of Arsena. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Sir M. Wood's ch. h. Amesbury by Phantom. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's ch f. Destiny by Sultan. £50, three miles of B. C, Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Glaucus by Par- tisan walked over. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-eight subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton by Sultan, 1 ; Lord Litchfield's ch. c. Elis, 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Osbaldeston's bl. f. by Velocipede. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four sub- scribers. Lord Chesterfield's b. c. by Zinganee walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., ten subscribers won by Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. St. Luke by Bedlamite. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., with 300 added, eleven subscribers, Mr. Cookes' br. c. Sheet Anchor by Lottery, 1 ; Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis, 2. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty-three sub- scribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's ch. f. Destiny by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Ridsdale's gr. c. Luck's All by Tramp. The Ladies' stakes, four subscribers. Col. Peel's gr. f. Zenana by Sultan walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Ridsdale's b. c. VandenhofF by Brutandorf ; the winner was^claimed. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-three sub- scribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Muezzin by Sultan. Handi- cap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Lord Ches- A A 2 356 HISTORY OF THE terfield's 1). c. Alfred by Partisan. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. won by Gen. Yates's b. c. Grand Cairo by Camel. Second Spring Meeting, Tuesday, May 8. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Bird's b. c. Redshank by Sandbeck. £50, R. M., won by Mr. Bird's b. c. Redshank. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Car- toon by Priam walked over and divided the forfeit with Mr. Greville's Zimri by Zinganee. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Pettit's b. c. Menasby Emilius. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Gen. Yates's b. c. Grand Cairo by Camel. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Floristan by Catton. The Jockey Club plate, won by Lord Exeter's gr. c. Luck's-all by Tramp. The Whip was not challenged for. Epsom, Tuesday, May 7- — Tlie Craven stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Sir L. Glynn's ch. c. Recruit by the Colonel. Tlie Shirley stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Phillimore's b. f. Lady Anna by Camel. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., four subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's b. c. Lupus by Laurel. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sffvs., won by Mr. Shelley's b. h. Airy by St. Patrick. The Woodcot stakes, five subscribers, won by Captain Williamson's b. c. Arrow ])y Cadland. Tlie Gold cup stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's ch. c. Knobstick by Emilius. The Ewell stakes, ten subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. m. Rosalie by Whalebone. The Epsom stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. by Emilius. The Derby stakes, one hundred and twenty-eight sub- scribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton by Sultan out of Cob- web, 1 ; Lord Wilton's ch. o. Gladiator by Partisan out of Pauline, 2. The Headly stakes, seven subscribers, won by Col. Peel's ch. f. Ar- senic by The Colonel. The Oaks' stakes, ninety-eight subscribers, Mr. J. Scott's b. f. Cyprian by Partisan, 1 ; Mr. Houldsworth's ch. f. Destiny by Sultan out of Fanny Davies, 2. Ascot Ileafh, Tuesday, May 3]. — The Ascot Derby stakes, sixteen subscribers. Sir F. Collier's b. c. Lieutenant by the Colonel, 1 ; Lord Exeter's b. c. Muezzin, 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three sub- scribers, Lord Greville's ch. f. Marmalade by Emilius walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Greville's ch. f. Marmalade by Emilius walked over. Sweejistakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. The Svvinley stakes, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Au- relius by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., seven subscribers, won BRITISH TURF. 357 })y Col. Peel's ch. f. Arsenic by The Colonel. The Windsor Forest stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Phlllimore's b. f. Lady Anna by Camel. The Fern Hill Dinner stakes, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. g. Haveldar by Helenus. The Gold cup, twelve subscribers. Lord Westminster's br. h. Touchstone by Camel, 1 ; Mr. Theobald's b. h. Rockingham, 2. The Royal stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. f. Oak Leaf by Royal Oak. The Buckhurst stakes, eleven subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton by Sultan, 1 ; Lord Exeter's Muezzin, 2. Newmarket July Meeting, Tuesday, July 12. — Sweepstakes of lOsovs., won by Mr. Bird's b. c. Redshank by Sandbeck. The July stakes. Lord Orford's b. f. Armenia by Mulatto out of Ascot's dam, 1 ; Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban, brother to Beiram, 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers. Col. Peel's b. f. Guess by Jerry walked over. The Town plate, Mr. Perram's donation of £3 1 15s. not having been claimed as a marriage portion was paid to the winner of this plate, Mr. Bird's Redshank. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. won by Mr. Thornhill's b. c. Emilius. The Chesterfield stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Sir M. Wood's ch. c. The Glama by Camel. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Jeremy by Waverley. Goodwood, Wednesday, July 27. — The Drawing-room stakes, twenty- three subscribers to the sweepstakes and twenty-three to the bonus, won by Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis by Langar. Thursday. — The Goodwood stakes, ninety-four subscribers, fifty- three of whom paid only 5 sovs., won by Mr. Houldsworth's br. c. Felix by Sultan. Friday. — Tlie Molecorab stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Saddler's ch. c. Defender by Defence. The Gold cup, forty sub- scribers. Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Hornsea by Velocipede, 1 ; Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Ehs by Langar, 2. The Racing stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Ehs. Doncaster, Monday, September \Q. — The Fitzwilham stakes, seven subscribers, Mr. Mostyn's b. m. BirdUme by Comus and Sir J. Boswell's ch. h. General Chasse by Actseon ran a dead heat. After the dead heat Birdlime walked over, and Mr. Mostyn and Sir J. Boswell divided the stakes. The Champagne stakes, twenty- five subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Jeneed by Sultan. 358 HISTORY OF THE A free handicap of 15 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Bell's br. f. Zebetta by Langar. Tuesday. — Produce stakes of 100 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Poulett's b. f by Priam out of Miss Fanny's dam. The Great St. Leger stakes, seventy-five subscribers. Lord Lichfield's ch. c. EUs by Langar out of Olympia, 1 ; Mr. W. Scott's b. c. Scroggins, brother to St. Giles, by Tramp, 2. The Cleveland stakes, seven subscribers, two of whom paid 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Bell's br. f. Zebetta by Langar. The Foal stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Houlds- worth's ch. c. Vathek by Sultan. Renewed Doncaster stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Skipsey's br. c. The Bard by Waverley. The Corporation plate, won by Mr. Bestow's ch. c. Abercrombie by Ad- vance. The two years old stakes of 20 sovs., thirty-four subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's br. c. Cardinal Puff by Pantaloon out of Puff. The three years old stakes of 200 sovs., fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. W. Scott's b. c. Scroggins by Tramp. The Gascoigne stakes, five subscribers. Col. Westenra's br. c. Wedge by Picton walked over. The Gold cup, won by Lord Westminster's br. h. Touchstone by Camel. The Scarborough stakes, twenty-six sub- scribers, won by Mr. Bell's br. f. Zabetta by Langar. The Filly stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. S. D. Fox's b. f. Miss Lora by Lottery. ITie Hornby Castle stakes, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's ch. c. Jordan by Langar. The Town plate of 100 sovs., two-mile heats, Mr. J. Day's b. c. Venison, 2, 1, 1, Mr. Bird's b. c. Redshank, 1, 2, 3. Newmarket First October Meeting. Tuesday, October 4. — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Egremont's br. c. Hock by Chateau Margaux. The Hopeful stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Egeria by Emilius. The Hare Park stakes, four subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's br. f. Laodice by Priam. The Bucking- ham stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, twenty-four subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton, 1 ; Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Ehs, 2. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., for the produce of mares covered by Au- gustus in 1833, three subscribers, Mr. Edwards' ch. f. Prin- cess Augusta received forfeit. Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Hornsea received forfeit from Lord Exeter's ch. c. Aurelius for the cup and 200 sovs. The St. Leger stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Et- wall's b. c. Alumnus by Saracen. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs.. BRITISH TURF. 359 ten subscribers, won by Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. St. Luke by Bedlamite. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs,, six subscribers, won by Lord Egre- mont's b. f. Madeira by Chateau Margaux. The Town plate, won by Mr. W. Edwards' br. c. Royal George by Royal Oak. The Rutland stakes, twelve subscribers. Col. Peel's b. c. Anvil by Gaberlunzie 1 ; Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban, 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Col. Peel's br. f. Rosabel by Shakespeare. Second October Meeting, Monday, October 17. — Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's b. c. Newlight by Paris. Col- Peel's b. c. Slane by Royal Oak received forfeit from Lord Exeter's ch. c. Aurelius, D. M., 200 sovs., half forfeit. Tlie Clear- well stakes, thirty-two subscribers. Col. Peel's ch. f. Bedlamite out of Garcia 1 ; Mr. J. Day's b. f. Chapeau d'Espagne 2. Col. Peel's b. c. Slane, 3 yrs. old, 7st., beat Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Hornsea, 4 yrs. old, 8st. 8lb., D. M., 200 sovs., half forfeit. The Oatlands' stakes won by Mr. Walker's b. f. Gipsy by Tramp. The Town plate, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. h. Ulrick by St. Patrick. Handicap plate of £100, Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. St. Luke by Bedlamite, and Mr. Bond's ch. c. Coriolanus, ran a dead heat ; after the dead heat, St. Luke won after a severe race. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, Mr. Gardner's b. c. Ma- gician by Zinganee. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Sir S. Graham's b. f. Avon by Shakespeare. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Marmalade by Emilius. The Prendergast stakes, twenty-three subscri])ers, won by Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Cartoon by Priam. Newmarket Houghton Meeting. — There was a heavy fall of snow on the Saturday morning preceding the races, and it remained on the ground till Tuesday evening ; several of the races, fixed for Monday, were, in consequence, postponed. The snow was cleared from the Criterion course on Monday morning; and on Tuesday, above a hun- dred men, besides numerous stable-boys, were employed from an early hour, in clearing a tract of sufficient breadth, from the Ditch to the Turn of the Lands. Monday, October 21. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., six sub- scribers, won by Mr. Smith's b. c. Mozart by Figaro. The Criterion stakes, thirty-six subscribers, won by Mr. J. Day's b. f. Chapeau d'Espagne by Dr. Syntax. Handicap plate of £100 won by Mr. Walker's b. f. Gipsy by Tramp. Lord Jersey's b. c. Bay Middleton beat Lord Exeter's b. c. Muezzin, 300 sovs , half forfeit. Sweepstakes 360 HISTORY OF THE of 50 sovs , three subscribers, won by Col. Peel's gr. f. Zenana by Sultan. Subscription of £50, won by Col. Peel's ch. f. Arsenic. The Palace stakes, five subscribers, won by Col. Peel's Rosabel by Shakes- peare. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. John Day's b. f. Chapeau d'Espagne. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's b. f. Guess by Jerry. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Ehs by Langar and Col. Peel's b. c. Mr. Waggs by Langar ran a dead heat ; after which, Lord Lichfield and Col. Peel agreed to divide the stakes. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, Mr. Thornhill's ch. h. Mendizabel by Merlin or Mer- chant 1 ; Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. St. Luke 2. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. won by Mr. Lichtwald's br. f. Castaside by Mameluke or Camel ; the winner was claimed. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Suflield's b. c. Newhght by Lamplighter. The Nursery stakes, won by Lord Lichfield's b. f. Cassandra by Priam. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Anvil by Gaberlunzie. The Audley End stakes, seven subscribers, two of whom paid 100 sovs. each, won by Mr. Byng's b. h. Airy by St. Patrick. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1836. Newmarket, April 21. — Famine by Humphrey CUnker, five years old, 9st. 4lb. ; R. C. April 22. — Famine, five years old, lOst. 8lb.; R. C. Chester, May 3. — Isaac by Figaro, five years old, lOst.; thrice round. Manchester, May 25. — Catherina by Whisker, six years old, lOst. 6lb ; three miles and a distance Ascot Heath, May 31. — Jacob Faithful by Langar, three years old, 7st. 2lb. ; from the new mile post, round, and in. June 3. — Olympic by Reveller, five years old, list. 71b.; two miles and a distance. Hampton, June 9. — Haveldar by Helenus, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; twice round and a distance. Neivcastle, June 21. — Wentworth by Confederate, three years old, 7st. 2lb. ; three miles. Winchester, June 29. — Fair Jane by Jerry, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Ipswich, July 5. — Daniel by St. Patrick, four years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 361 Edinburgh, Jtdi/ 5. — The Count by Figaro, five years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Liverpool, July 21. — Tom Shipman by Teniers, three years old, 7st. 5lb. ; two mile heats. Guildford, July 19.— Fair Jane, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Goodwood, July 19. — Fair Jane, three years old, 7st, 4lb.; about three miles and five furlongs. York, August 3. — Mundig by Catton, four years old, 8st. 12lb.; two miles. August 4. — Myrrha by Malek, five years old, Qst. lib.; three miles. Salisbury, August 3. — The Drummer by the Colonel, three years old, 8st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Lewes, August [0. — Venison, three years old, 8st. 2lb.; heats, the new course. Chelmsford, August 16. — Marmalade by Emilius, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Egham, August 25. — Hornsea by Velocipede, four years old, Qst. lib. two miles and a distance. Canterbury, August 24. — Royal George by Royal Oak, three years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Northampton, August 24. — Taishteer by Zinganeeor "Whisker, three years old, 7st. lllb.; three miles. Warwick, September 8. — Venison, three years old, 8st. 2lb. two mile heats. Weymouth, September 8. — Spume by Roller, five years old, lOst.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 14. — Venison, three years old, Sst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Leicester, September 14. — Rioter by Reveller, five years old, lOst.; heats, twice round. Doncaster, September 19. — Venison, three years old, 7st. 9lb.; four mile heats. Shrewsbury, September 22. — Sylvan by Cain, four years old, 9st. lib.; four mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, September 30. — Inheritor by Lottery, five years old, 7st. 9lb.; three miles. Bedford, September 28. — Royal George, three years old, 7st. lllb.; three miles. 362 HISTORY OF THE Lincoln, September 29. — Destiny by Sultan, three years old, 8st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 6. — Hornsea, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Nottingham, October 14. — Mundig, fovu: years old, Qst. 4lb.; two mile heats. Carlisle, October 20. — Locomotive by Waverley, three years old, 7st. 9lb.; four miles. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 26. — Whim by Drone, three years old, 7st. 71b.; four miles. April 28. — Thump by Humphrey Clinker, four years old, 9st. 2lb.; four miles. April 30. — Confusion by Starch, three years old, 8st.; three miles. June 14. — C. by Economist out of Isora, three years old, 7st.; two miles. June 16. — Frenzy by Roller, six years old, list. 2lb.; four miles. June 17. — C. by Economist out of Isora, three years old, (ist. 71b.; three miles. June 20. — Frenzy, six years old, 9st.; four miles. Bellewstown, June 30. — Confusion, four years old, 8st.; three mile heats. Down Royal Corporation, July 20. — Rust by Master Robert, six years old, 8st. 12lb.; four mile heats. July 22. — Confusion, four years old, Sst. 4lb. Curragh, September 9. — Thump, five years old, list. 71b.; four miles. September 10. — Langford by Sir Hercules, three years old, 8st.; two miles. September M. — Maria by Sir Hercules, three years old, 7st. 71b.; four miles. October 19. — lliump, five years old, lOst. 51b.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's plate, Curragh, September 12. — Frenzy, six years old, Sst. 13lb.; four miles. BRITISH TURF. 363 List of the number of prizes won in this year by- horses got by the following stallions, viz : — ByActseon 6 VVmnersc >t 10 IT „ Advance 1 3 „ Battledore 4 11 „ Bedlamite 7 7 „ Bizarre 3 7 „ Blacklock 4 6 „ Brutandorf 4 6 „ Bustard 1 5 „ Cadland 2 2 „ Cain 7 17 „ Camel 10 23 „ Cardinal PufF 3 5 „ Catton 9 15 „ Champion 2 5 „ Chateau Margaux 5 10 „ The Colonel 12 37 „ Comus 4 9 „ Corinthian 3 9 „ Defence 7 20 „ Dr. Faustus 3 7 „ Dr. Syntax 3 10 „ Emilius 15 27 „ Figaro 8 26 „ Filho da Puta 5 15 „ Fungus 5 6 „ Humphrey Clinker 4 6 „ Jerry 9 17 „ Lamplighter 3 8 „ Langar 24 50 „ Lapdog 1 5 „ Longwaist 5 9 „ Lottery 17 41 „ Luxborough 3 10 „ Malek 3 5 „ Mameluke 2 7 „ Master Henry 3 10 364 HISTORY OF THE By Memnon Merlin Merchant Middleton „ Mulatto Muley Outlaw Partisan „ Peter Lely „ Phantom Potemkin Priam Rajah Reveller Roller Royal Oak Rubens St. Patrick „ Sandbeck Sailor Saracen Sir Gray Skim Stumps ,, Sultan Swap Teniers Theodore- Tramp Varnish Velocipede Voltaire Wamba Waverley Waxy Pope Whalebone Whisker „ Woeful Worthy Zinganec 5 Winners of 7 Prizes 3 6 1 „ 4 1 1 4 „ 7 5 7 1 » 6 10 ,, 24 4 „ 6 1 2 1 „ 5 5 5 1 ,, 5 9 ,, 15 2 6 4 t^ 9 2 „ 4 3 „ 9 2 9 3 4 2 5 4 8 1 4 2 4 20 53 1 4 5 „ 12 1 1 6 17 1 5 16 „ 33 4 „ 10 5 10 9 21 1 3 3 12 2 2 1 2 1 1 3 14 BRITISH TURF. 365- The following are the pedigrees of the two best horses of this year, Bay Middleton and Elis, the winners of the Derby and St. Leger„ Bay Middleton, foaled in 1833, was got by Sultan out of Cobweb (winner of the Oaks in 1824) by Phantom, Filagree by Soothsayer, Web by Waxy, Trumpator, Prunella by Highflyer, Promise by Swap, Julia by Blank, Spectator's dam by Partner, Bonnylass by Bay Bolton, Barley's Arabian, Byerly Turk, Taffolet Barb, Place's White Turk, Natural Barb mare. A reference to his performances for this year, shows the following summary, viz : — The Riddlesworth . £-2,600 The Bruton Street stakes 150 The Two Thousand Guineas stakes 1,600 The Derby . 3,475 ITie Buckhurst stakes at Ascot 550 The Grand Duke Michael stakes 6,50 Total 9,025 In the races for the 2,000 gs. stakes, and Grand Duke Michael stakes, he met and defeated Elis. Elis, foaled in 1833, was got by Langar out of Olympia by Sir Oliver (son of Sir Peter) ; grandam Scotilla by Anvil ; great grandam, Scota by Eclipse ; great great grandam. Harmony by Herod, Rutilia by Blank, Regulus, Soreheels, Makeless out of the Darcy Royal Mare. In 1835, this famous horse, as a two year old, 366 HISTORY OF THK won no less than £3,465 of public money. In 1836, he ran second to Bay Middleton for the 2,000 gs. stakes, being beaten only by a neck, after a most severe race, and which excited the greatest interest in all who beheld it. At Good- wood, he won the Drawing-room stakes and the Racing stakes, and ran second to Hornsea for the Goodwood cup. After winning the Lewes stakes, beating a large field, Elis completed his greatest victory, the Great St. Leger stakes at Doncaster, winning easily by a length and a half. In the course of this year, his Majesty received a valuable addition to his stud at Hampton Court, by a present of four Arabians, from the Imaum of Muscat. They consisted of two stallions and two mares, selected by that Eastern Prince, with the greatest care and at a costly price, from the best blood of the desert, and which proclaimed the purity of their descent, by their extraordinary and singular beauty. It is deeply to be regretted that, upon the sale of the royal Hampton Court stud, in 1837, these horses were purchased by foreign governments ; as we thus lost the opportunity of ascertaining whether their stock, after several generations, would prove superior to that of our best native stallions in speed or bottom. On the 13th of May, the Rev. Wm. Harvey, better known by the familiar name of *' Parson Harvey," died suddenly, in the 68th year of his age, at his living, in Caldecot, in Bedfordshire. BRITISH TURF. 367 The eccentricities of the " parson " are still too fresh in the memory of the *' sporting public" to require particular mention ; nor, indeed, are they of sufficient interest to command formal record. We are bound, however, in justice to observe, that his private character was never impugned. On the 21st of May, an inquest was held at the Mitre Tavern, Edgeware Road, on the body of the Hon. Henry Augustus Berkeley Craven, who shot himself, at his residence in Connaught Terrace, on Thursday night, after his return from Epsom. It appeared from the evidence, that the unfortunate gentleman had retired to bed at an early hour, much depressed in spirits, and was found the fol- lowing morning in the back parlour, dead, with a pistol in his hand, which he had discharged into his mouth. Several letters, addressed to different friends, and evidently written by him immediately before committing this fatal act, were found on his writing-table ; their contents, however, did not appear in the evidence. It was proved that the deceased had exhibited considerable excitement at Epsom races, on the day the Derby was run for ; being heard to exclaim more than once during that race, " Jersey wins !" But no evidence was given that the melancholy event was caused by losses on the race, and the jury returned their verdict, *' temporary mental derangement." The real cause, however, of this deplorable event, was the losses sustained by the 368 HISTORY OF THE unhappy gentleman, in backing the field against Lord Jersey's Bay Middleton, for the Derby ; and which, it is believed, would have made him a defaulter to the extent of nearly £8,000 on the 24th, the " settling day" at Tattersall's ; a position his too sensitive feeling of honour made him unable to face. Mr. Berkeley Craven's melancholy fate was deeply deplored by all who knew him, whether as a man or a sportsman ; in which latter capacity, he had ever evinced the strictest integrity. He was in his 60th year, was uncle to the present Lord Craven, and a member of the Jockey Club. On the 1 7th of October, a Mr. Daniel rode a half-bred horse, in a match, for £50 a-side, from the Peacock Inn, Islington, to the Angel Inn, Nor- thampton, a distance of sixty-six miles, against the Telegraph, four-horse coach. They started from the Peacock, at a quarter before six, and arrived at Northampton at a quarter before twelve, Mr. Daniel winning, with a minute and a half to spare, and neither horse nor rider being seriously fatigued. On the 4th of November, within a fortnight after the death of his wife, and a victim to the same incurable complaint, consumption, Frank Boyce, the well known jockey, died at Newmarket, generally esteemed. He did not rank as first rate in his profession as a jockey, and was, moreover, very unlucky, it having scarcely ever been his lot BRITISH TURF. S69 to mount a first-rate horse. And on one occasion, when on the point of winning the Oaks, in 1834, on May-day, she fell down, and broke her neck ; fortune seeming to grudge him even this " slice of the good things." On the same day, the Duke of Portland's famous staUion, Tiresias, winner of the Derby in 1819, closed his mortal career at Welbeck. Ti- resias, although an excellent racer, was not suc- cessful as a stallion. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1837- Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 10. — The Craven stakes, won by Lord Egremont's br. c. Flock by Chateau Margaux. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Mus by Bizarre. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Sowerby's b. h. Rioter by Reveller. The twenty-third Riddlesworth stakes, twenty-one sub- scribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Achmet, brother to Mahomet by Sultan. Produce stakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Col. Peel's eh. Gertrude by Bedlamite. The Hyde Park stakes, three subscribers, Mr. Thornhiirs ch. c. brother to Mouche by Emilius walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Lord Lichfield's ch. c. The Drummer by The Colonel. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Fright by Young Phantom. The fourth Tuesday Riddlesworth stakes, twelve sub- scribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Troilus by Priam out of Green Mantle. The Oatlands' stakes, twelve subscribers, eight of whom ])aid 10 sovs. forfeit, which went to the owner of the second horse ; the Duke of Rutland's b. h. Floristan by Catton, 1 ; Lord Suffield's b. c. Alfred, 2. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. Lord Exeter's ch. c. Gauntlet by Redgauntlet walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango by Emilius walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C,. won by Col. Peel's ch. h. Castaway by Cain. The Column stakes, VOL. II. B B 370 HISTORY OF THE twenty-two subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Troilus. Lord Lichfield's ch. c. Elis by Langar, 8st. 7lb., beat Col. Peel's b. c. Slane, 8st., D. M., 300 sovs , h. ft. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., seven subscribers, the Duke of Cleveland's b. f. by Emilius out of Maria walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers. Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. by Priam out of Octaviana walked over. The Arlington stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Quicksilver by Velo- cipede. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Sowerby's br. c. Ruby by Reveller. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Achmet. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., three subscribers. Lord Exeter's ch. c. Adrian by Sultan walked over. The Port stakes, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Scroggins by Tramp. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. John Day's b. c. Venison by Partisan walked over. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., Lord Exeter's b. c. Troilus walked over. The Bruton Street stakes. Lord Jersey's b. c. Achmet received forfeit. The Ale stakes, three subscribers, the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Calmuck by Zinganee walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, Lord Albemarle's b. c. Gil Bias walked over. Fh-st Spring Meeting, April 24. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs,, T. Y. C, won by Lord Exeter's b. f. Candia by Sultan. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's ch. f. Vulture by Langar. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers. Lord Tavistock's b. c. Young Augustus by Augustus received forfeit. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. J. Day's b. f. Chajjeau d'Espagne by Doctor Syntax. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-three subscribers, v/on by Lord Jersey's b. c, Achmet by Sultan. Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. c. Sepoy by Mulatto. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., fourteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. John Day's b. c. Venison by Partisan. Sweep- stakes of 15 sovs., won by Col. Peel's b. f. Castaside by Mameluke or Camel. The 1000 gs. stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. John Day's b. f. Chapeau d'Espagne. Handicaj) sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. h. Floristan by Catton. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by the Duke of Rut- land's br. c. Rat-trap by Bizarre, 1 ; Lord Berner's b. c. Phosphorus by Lamplighter, 2. The Cup was not challenged for this Meeting. Second Spring Meeting, May 9- — £50 for three years old colts and fillies, R. M., won by Lord Berner's b. c. Phosphorus by Lamplighter. The Jockey Club plate, won by tbe Duke of Grafton's b. c. Calmuck by BRITISH TURF. 371 Zinganee. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, T. Y. C.,won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Hawker, dam by Pan out of Vale Royal. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Sir S. Graham's b. f. Avon by Shakspeare. Epsom, Tuesdmj, May 23. — The Craven stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Alfred by Partisan. The Shirley stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan. The Surrey stakes of 25 sovs., twenty-three subscribers, ten of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Albemarle's br. c. Royal George by Royal Oak. Tlie Epsom plate, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. c. Willesden by Velocipede ; the winner was claimed. The Ewell 50 sovs., won by Col. Peel's gr. f. Zenana by Sultan. The Woodcote stakes, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. Hawker, dam by Pan. The Sutton £50, won by Col. Peel's ch. c. Clifton by Cain. The Gold cup, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Gardner's b. c. Magician by Zinganee. The Croydon 50 sovs. won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Gauntlet by Redgauntlet. Thursday. — The Derby stakes, one hundred and thirty-one sub- scribers, Lord Berner's b. c. Phosphorus by Lamplighter out of Ca- marine's dam by Rubens, 1 ; Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel out of Wings, 2. Tlie Ashstead stakes, 50 sovs., won by Col. Peel's gr. f. Zenana. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, ninety-two subscribers, Mr. Orde Powlett's b. f. Miss Letty by Priam out of Miss Fanny's dam by Orville, 1 ; Mr. John Day's Chapeau d'Espagne by Dr. Syntax, 2 ; Lord Exeter's br. f. Velure by Picton, 3. The Hippodrome, (Baysii-ater,) the Opening Bay, Saturday, June 3. — A plate of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Wickham's b. h. Pincher by Lap- -dog. A plate of 50 sovs., steeple-chase course, two miles, won by Mr. Elmore's Lottery. Ascot Heath, Tuesday, June 6. — The Oatlands' stakes, twenty-one subscribers, nine of whom only paid 5 sovs.. Lord Suffield's b. c. Alfred by Partisan. The Ascot Derby stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango by Emilius. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. Lord Albemarle's b. c. Gil Bias by Muley walked over. A piece of plate, value 200 gs., given by his Majesty, &c., eight subscribers, five of whom paid only 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., ton subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. c. Tawney Owl by B B 2 372 HISTORY OF THE Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., four subscribers, won by Col. Peel's Grand Cairo by Camel. The Windsor Town plate of 100 sovs., won by Mr. Stanley's ch. c. WiUesden by Velocipede. Tlie Swinley stakes, won by Col. Peel's Slane by Royal Oak. The Windsor Forest stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. f. Velure by Picton. The Gold cup, thirty-four subscribers. Lord West- minster's b. h. Touchstone by Camel, 1 ; Col. Peel's b. c. Slane 2. The Albany stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Dardanelles by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango. The Buckhurst dinner stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan. The first class of the Workingham stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban. The second class of the Work- ingham stakes, twenty- four subscribers, won by Col. Peel's Grand Cairo. The Stand plate, won by Mr. Osbaldeston's br. h. Mic-mac by Tramp. The Hippodrome, (Bayswater,) Monday, June 19. — A sweepstakes of 5 sovs, each, with 30 added by the proprietor, one-mile heats, won by Mr. W. Smith's b. f. Oak Leaf by Royal Oak. A plate of 60 sovs., given by the proprietor, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, two-mile heats, won by Mr. V. King's b. h. Hectic by Sultan. Goodwood, Wednesday, August 22. — The Craven stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel. Sweep- stakes of 300 sovs., fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. John Day's ch. c. The Drummer by The Colonel. The Drawing-room stakes, twenty-four subscribers to the sweepstakes, thirty-seven to the bonus, won by Mr. W^eford's b. c. Wisdom by Sultan. The Levant stakes, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes' gr. c. Grey Momus. The Goodwood stakes, one hundred and seven subscribers, sixty- eight of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Robertson's b. h. Lucifer by Lottery. The City plate, won by Col, Peel's ch. h. Castaway by Cain. The Cowdray stakes, won by the Duke of Rich- mond's br. f. Guava by The Colonel. The Member's plate, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Skillegolee by Muley. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., five subscribers, the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Wimple by the Colonel walked over. The Racing stakes, ten subscribers, won oy Mr. Rush's b. c. Pickwick by Camel. The Molecomb stakes, tweniy-six subscril)ers, won by Mr. Bowes' gr. c. Grey Momus. The Duke of Richmond's plate won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Mendicant by Tramp. The Gold cuj), forty-four subscribers, won by Lord BRITISH TURF. 373 Chesterfield's br. c. Carew by Tramp or Comus. The Waterloo shield, being a piece of plate, value £1000, representing the Battle of Waterloo, the free gift of Lord George Bentinck, added to a sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft., the owner of the second horse received 100 sovs., and of the third 50 sovs, out of the stakes. King's Plate Course, forty subscribers. Col. Peel's b. c. Slane by Royal Oak, I ; Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab, 2 ; Mr. John Day's The Drummer, 3 ; forty horses entered for this stake which excited much interest in the sporting world. Hippodrome, Fourth Meeting, Friday, September 8. — The Doubtful stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 added, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Ste- venson's gr. c. Gimcrack by Stumps. The Gold cup value 1 20 sovs., two-mile heats, won by Mr. Firth's eh. c. Cavalier by Redgauntlet. The Olympic sweepstakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Elmore's Lottery. Saturday, — The Farewell stakes, T. Y. C, won by Mr. Fairlie's b. f. by Shakespeare out of Caradori ; the winner was claimed. The Bayswater plate of 50 sovs., handicap, two-mile heats, won by Mr. Henessey's b. g. Bravo by Flexible. The Olympic stakes, won by Mr. Elmore's Lottery. Doncaster, Monday, September 18. — The Fitzwilliam's stakes, won by Mr. Bell's Miss Eliza by Humphrey Clinker. The Champagne stakes, twenty- four subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Don John by Tramp or Waverley. Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Powlett's br. c. Wentworth by Confederate. Tuesday. — The four years old stakes, four subscribers, the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Wedge by Picton walked over. The Great St. Leger stakes, sixty subscribers, Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango by Emilius out of Mustard, 1 ; Mr. Fairlie's ch. c. Abraham Newland by Malek, 2 ; Epirus, the favourite fell soon after starting, and W. Scott, his jockey, broke his collar bone. The Cleveland stakes, nine subscribers, three of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Orde's b. f. Bee's-wing by Doctor Syntax. Two years old produce stakes, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Leed's gr. c. Ver- tumnus by Acta?on, by Velocipede. Renewal of the Doncaster stakes, ten subscribers, Mr. Hesseltine's br. c. Slashing Harry by Voltaire walked over. The Selhng stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Rhodes' br. c. Conservative by Voltaire. The Corporation plate, won by Mr. Clark's br. c. by Sir Hercules out of Roue's dam. The three years old stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Osbaldes-- 3/4 HISTORY OF THK ton's b. c. Mahomedan by Miiley. The two years old slakes, twenty- six subscribers, won by Mr. H. Combe's ch. c. Cobham by the Colonel out of Frederica by Moses. The Gold shield, value 300 sovs., Mr. Orde's b. f. Bee's-mng. The Gascoigne stakes, seven sub- scribers. Lord Westminster's br. c. Cardinal PufF by Pantaloon walked over. Friday. — The Hornby Castle stakes, four subscribers, Mr. S. L. Fox's bl. c. The Doctor by Doctor Syntax walked over. The Filly stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Blakelock's bl. f. Yarico by Waverley. The Scarborough stakes, 15 subscribers, Mr. F. L. Fox's bl. c. The Doctor walked over. The Town plate, two-mile heats, won by Mr. Hesseltine's br. c. The Bard by Waverley. Newmarket First October Meeting, October 3. — The Hopeful stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Saintfoin by St. Patrick out of Mangelwurzel, 1 ; Mr. Bov/e's gr. c. Grey Momus, 2. The Grand-Duke Michael, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Troilus by Priam. The Buckingham post produce stakes, (reduced to a match), won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca by Sultan, beating Col. Peel's gr. c. St. Vitus. Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan, and Lord Suffield's gr. c. Pocket Hercules by St. Nicholas, D. M., 100 sovs. h. ft., ran a dead heat. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., six sub- scribers, won by Mr. Pettit's b. f. Anne Boleyn by Taurus out of Miss Mary Anne. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eleven sub- scribers, won by Col. Peel's b. c. Grand Cairo by Camel. The St. Leger stakes, twenty-four subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. c. Mango by Emilius. The Town plate, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Quicksilver by Velocipede. The Rutland stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Kirtle by Sultan. Tlie Queen's plate, Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. St. Luke walked over. Second October Meeting, Monday, October 16. — Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., four subscribers, won by Capt. Gardner's ch. c. Toothill by Tlie Colonel. Col. Peel's ch. f. Arsenic by the Colonel beat the Duke of Eichmond's b. c. Mus, T. Y. C, 100 sovs., h. ft The Garden stakes, five subs., won by Lord Exeter's br. c. Mango. Col. Peel's ch. f. Vulture by Langar received forfeit from Lord Lich- field's ch. c. Elis, 200 sovs., h. ft. First class, £50 for two years old colts and fillies, T. Y. C, won by Col. Peel's ro. c. Paganini by Sir Benjamin. Second class, £50 for two years old colts and fillies, won by Mr. Hunter's br. c. Osprey by Buzzard. Mr. Thornhill's br. f. Egeria by Euiiiius l)t'at Lord Exeter's 1). f. Vclurc, D. M.. 200 sovs.. BRITISH TURF. 375 h. f. The Clearwell stakes, forty subscribers, won by Col. Peel's br. c. Ion by Cain. The Oatlands' stakes, five subscribers, three of whom paid 10 sovs. each, Mr. Sowerby's br, c. Ruby by Reveller, 1; Lord Suf- field's gr. c. Pocket Hercules, 2, after a dead heat. Lord Chesterfield's br. e. Critic by Voltaire received 25 sovs. forfeit from Lord Suffield's eh. c. Bamboo, T. Y. C, 200 sovs., h. ft. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Albemarle's ch. f. Handy-Dandy by Peter Lely. Handi- cap plate of £100, A. F., won by Mr. Wilson's ch. c. Quicksilver by Velocipede Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Elf by Shakspeare. Tlie Town plate, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. c. Sepoy by Mulatto. Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's ch. f. Basil by The Colonel. Mr. Hunter's b. c. Osprey beat Lord Exeter's br.f. Velure, T. Y. C, 100 sovs., h. ft. The Duke of Richmond's b. c. Mus by Bizarre beat Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Mendizabel, D. M., 200 sovs., h. ft. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., fifteen subscribers, won by Col, Peel's br. c. Puppy by Lapdog. The Prendergast stakes, thirty-four subscribers, won by Mr. John Day's ch. c. D'EgviUe by The Colonel out of Varennes. Houghton Meeting, Monday, October 30. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. m. Skim-milk by Little John or Skim. Col. Peel's ch f. Vulture by Langar beat Mr. J. Bowe's gr. c. Grey Momus, T. Y. C, 1000 sovs. Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant beat Lord Suffield's b. c. Cowboy, 1 00 sovs., D. M., h. ft. Mr, Thornhill's br. f. Egeria by Emilius beat the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Rat-trap, 200 sovs., h. ft. The Criterion stakes, forty-two subscribers, won by Mr. John Day's ch. c. D'Egville by The Colonel. Handicap plate of £100, D. L, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c Brute by Brutandorf, £50, won by Capt. Gardner's b. c. Magician by Zinganee ; the winner was claimed. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. S. Smith's br. f. La Meprisee by Velocipede. Subscription plate of £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Elf by Shakspeare ; the winner was claimed. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Batson's ch, f. Voluptuary by Reveller. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Bland's ch. f. Handy-Dandy by Peter Lely. Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan beat Mr. Hunter's br. c. Osprey, T. Y. C, 100 sovs., h. ft. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., seventeen subscribers, Mr. Bowe's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus, 1 ; Col, Peel's ro. c. Paga- 37(> HISTORY OF THE nini, 2. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won bv the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Wimple by The Colonel. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Mus by Bizarre. The Nursery stakes, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. g. Hoogley by The Colonel. The Audley End stakes, won by Lord Suffield's ch. h. Turban by Sultan. The Gunton stakes, six subscribers, Mr. J. Day's ch. c. D'Egville by the Colonel walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Daedalus by Buzzard. Handicap sweep- stakes of 25 sovs., won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Mus by Bizarre. The Hippodrome, Fifth Meeting, Thursday, November 23. — The Good-bye stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Bond's ch. c. Ken- sington by Reveller. The Screw stakes, S. C. C, won by Mr. J. Elmore's William TeU. Saturday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Bond's Kensington. A handicap of 5 sovs. with 20 added, won by Mr. Matthew's b. f. Pontiff out of Margaret. '^Tlie Screw stakes, won by Mr. Elmores' Wilham Tell. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1837. Newmarket, April 25. — Pussy by PoUio, six years old, 9st. lOlb.; R. C. April 27. — Venison by Partisan, four years old, 9st. 4lb.; R. C. Chester, May 2. — Catherine by Whisker, aged, lOst. 51b.; thrice round. Manchester, May 17. — Miss Bowe by Catton, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 17. — Venison, four years old, 9st. 2lb.; from the new mile post once round and in. June 9. — Olympic by Reveller, six years old, list. 12lb.; about two mUes and a distance. Hampton, June 15. — Rioter by Reveller, six years old, lOst. 2lb.; heats, twice round and a distance. Newcastle, June 20.— Modesty by Malek, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; heats, twice round and a distance. Winchester, July 18. — Slane by Royal Oak, four years old, 9st. lib. ; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 377 Ipswich, July 18.— Rienzi by Tramp, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Liverpool, July 20. — Wentworth by Confederate four years old, 9st, lib.; two mile heats. Guildford, July 20. — Royal George by Royal Oak, fom- years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Chelmsford, July 25. — Voluptuary by Reveller three years old, 7st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Lancaster, July 29. — Paroles by Augustus or Shakspeare, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Goodwood, August 4. — Edgar by Shakspeare, three years old, 7st. 4lb.; about three miles and three quarters. Lewes, August 17. — Carew by Tramp or Comus, four years old, lOst. 61b.; heats, the new course. Salisbury, August 6. — Olympic, six years old, lOst. 3lb., two mile heats. York, August 16. — Lincoln by Negociator, three years old, 7st. 9lb.; two miles. Northampton, August 30. — Redshank by Sandbeck, three years old, 7st. 9lb.; two miles. Egham, August 31. — Hornsea by Velocipede, five years old, 9st. lllb.; two miles and a distance. Weymouth, August 31. — Mayflower by Jerry, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. Warwick, September 17. — Birdlime by Comus, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 9. — Birdlime, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; two mile.heats. Leicester, September 13. — Redshank, four years old, 9st. lib.; three miles. Doncaster, September 18. — Wentworth, four years old, 9st.; four miles. Shrewsbury, September 21. — Birdlime, six years old, lOst.; three miles. Bedford, September 27. — St. Luke by Bedlamite, four years old, 9st. lib.; three miles. Lincoln, September 28. — Miss Letty by Priam, three years old, Sst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 5. — St. Luke, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. 378 HISTORY OF THE Richmond, October 5, — Bee's-wing by Dr. Syntax, four years old, 8st. 71b.; three miles. Edinburgh, October 11. — Modesty, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Caledonian Hunt, October 13. — Modesty, three years old, 7st. 9lb.; four miles. Nottingham, October 13. — Redshanks, four years old, Ost. 4lbs.; two mile heats. Carlisle, October 20. — The Doctor by Doctor Syntax, three year old, 7st. 9lb. four miles. IN IRELAND. Curragh, Ap-il 25. — Maria by Sir Hercules, three years old, 7st. 71b.; four miles. April 27. — Langford by Sir Hercules, three years old, 8st.; four miles. April 29. — Langford, three years old, 8st.; three miles. June 13. — Birdcatcher by Sir Hercules, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two miles. June 15. — Frenzy by Roller, aged, ]2st.; four miles. June 16. — Harkaway by Economist, five years old, 6st. 71b.; three miles. June 17. — Frenzy, aged, 9st.; four mile heats. Bellewstown, June 29. — Argirio by Roller or Drone, five years old, Sst. 9lb.; three mile heats. Down Royal Corporation, JmZj/ 21.— Arthur by Sir Hercules, four years old, Sst. Sib.; two mile heats. Curragh, September 6. — Maria, four years old, lOst. 5lb.; four miles. September 7- — Harkaway, three years old, Sst.; two miles. September 8. — Maria, four years old, lOst.; four miles. October IS. — Harkaway, three years old, Sst. lOlb.; three miles. The Lord Lieutenant's Plate, September 9. — Maria, four years old, 7st. lllb.; four miles. List of the number of prizes won in this year by horses got by the following stallions, viz : By Actccon 12 Winners of 23 Prizes. „ Adventurer 2 „ s „ BRITISH TURF. By Battledore 3 Winners of 15 Prizes. „ Bay Malton 1 4 „ Bedlamite o » 12 „ „ Bizarre 3 10 „ „ Brutandorf 7 10 „ „ Bustard 3 12 „ Buzzard 3 9 „ „ Cadland 1 5 „ „ Cain 6 18 „ „ Camel 9 13 „ „ Cardinal Puft" 2 6 „ „ Catton s 19 „ „ Champion 1 4 „ Chateau Margaux 2 3 „ The Colonel 12 23 „ „ Comus 4 19 „ „ Defence 5 20 „ „ Doctor Faustus 3 12 „ „ Doctor Syntax 4 19 „ „ Emilius 11 24 „ „ Figaro 4 „ 14 „ Filho da Puta 4 8 „ Humphrey Clinker 5 9 „ „ Jerry 5 17 » „ Lamplighter 5 10 „ „ Langar 15 42 „ Lapdog 2 „ 7 „ „ Longwaist 2 8 „ Lottery 12 40 „ „ Malek 3 17 „ „ Mameluke 3 8 „ „ Master Henry 3 10 „ „ Memnon 5 15 „ „ Middleton 2 5 „ „ Mulatto 3 9 „ „ Muley 7 ' „ 18 „ „ Octavian 1 2 „ „ Pantaloon 4 12 „ „ Partisan 4 11 » 379 380 HISTORY OF THE By Peter Lely 4 Winners of 4 Prize „ Picton 4 13 „ „ Priam 12 23 „ Reveller 10 31 „ Rowton 3 5 „ Royal Oak 4 12 „ „ St. Patrick 6 12 „ „ Sailor 1 4 „ Sandbeck 3 14 „ „ Shakspeare 8 13 ,, Sultan 17 50 „ „ Tramp 13 25 „ „ Velocipede 13 32 „ „ Voltaire 10 18 „ „ Wamba 4 14 „ „ Waverley 10 21 „ „ Whalebone 1 4 „ „ Whisker 1 6 „ „ Zinganee 4 15 „ The two great races at Epsom this year, from the inferiority of the horses which contested them, and the slowness of pace with which they were run, produced less interest in the sporting circles than had been known for many years. On the Tuesday preceding the Derby day. Phosphorus was so lame, that John Day declined to ride him for that great stake ; and we believe Lord Berners in- sisted on his starting, regardless of the earnest remonstrances of his trainer. At starting, the betting was 7 to 2 against Caravan, the second horse, while 40 to 1 was in vain offered against Phosphorus ; who, contrary to all expectation, came in a winner by half a length, Mango, after- wards winner of the St. Leger, being about sixth. BRITISH TURF. S81 The Oaks was run at a miserable pace, afford- ing an eas)^ victory to Miss Letty, herself a very inferior mare, having ran only fourth for the Claret stakes at the Catterick Bridge Meeting in the previous March, which stakes were won by Abraham Newland, afterwards second for the Great St. Leger. This year's race for the St. Leger stakes at Doncaster, is more remarkable for the accidents that occurred in it, than from the pace at which it was run. The first of these befel Epirus, the favourite, the betting being 2 to 1 against him. Being on the inside of the course, at the dip of the hill, he was forced, from want of room, upon the bank of the ditch, and after running nearly forty yards, and with great difficulty keeping his legs, at last fell into the ditch, throwing his jockey, Wm. Scott, on to the course, when Prime Warden ran over him, and struck him with his hind leg, by which he sustained a severe fracture of the collar-bone. At the four-mile starting post, a greyhound ran into the course, and after causing much alarm and confusion among the eight horses, then running well together, at last ran between Henriade's legs, and threw him down. His rider, John Day, how- ever, luckily escaped without injury. The practice of bringing dogs to races cannot be too severely animadverted upon, from the great risk they have but too frequently occasioned to human life ; and we would earnestly recommend .S82 HISTORY OF THE to the superintendents of the poUce, to whom the care of our prmcipal race-courses is now com- mitted, most rigidly to enforce the penalties pro- vided by existing acts of parliament, against all persons so offending. To return to the race, we have to observe that it was only with much " persuasion" that Mango was at length brought in a winner, Abraham New- land being a good second. Scott and Day* each * In connexion with this year's racing, we feel it due to that pubHc- spirited gentleman, C. C. Greville, Esq., a member of the Jockey Club, to notice certain paragraphs contained in Craven's ia) report of the Newmarket First October Meeting, pubUshed in the November num- ber of the Old Sporting Magazine. (&) Before quoting these paragraphs, it is necessary to observe that Mr. C. C. Greville had entered his horse. Mango, for the Newmarket St. Leger stakes. The following are the paragraphs in question. " This evening it was universally current, that Mango had broken down, and a guinea to a shilling was the course of exchange about him for the morrow's Leger. At a late hour, there was a report that he had been out after dusk upon the heath ; but the result of it, sup- posing the fact to have been as stated, was kept for the service of all whom it might concern. To inquiries at the Rooms, the answer was, that he was not scratched for his Wednesday's engagement.'' On the day of the race, the writer continues thus : — " At the Rooms this morning, little was done Init with reference to the next Derby. It was announced that Mango would go for the Leger, but among the select, this seemed to have been anticipated, and made no change in their looks or books ; but very different was the case with those who had backed the field at a pony to a pound. (ii) The gentleman who writes under the signature of Craven, and who for some time reported the racing at Newmarl^et for the Old Sporting Magazine, is at present the editor of the " Sporting Review." (/j) See Old Si)orting Magazine, vol. xvi, second series, pages 28, 2'.>, and 31, the No- vemlior number for \H:i7. BRITISH TURF. 383 maintained, after the race, that he must have won, but for the accident. Something intended to be received as an explanation of the impres- sion sent abroad of that horse's being broken down, was given out ; but I must be permitted to say, that it was the lamest part of the whole business in my estimate. Tlie explanation was to the effect, that the trainer, Mr. Dilly (Mango is not now in the hands of Mr. Prince), who first pronounced the case a break-down, (that is to say, a violent, generally a fatal muscular injury) presently discovered that it was merely a bruise of the foot, or some trifle of the kind. When this discovery was effected, is not stated ; but at whatever time it was so providentially made, no notice of the circumstance was issued to the public till it could no longer be kept, and when it was no longer useful to conceal it. Whether any hopes existed or not, that the bruise might allow the horse to start, surely it would have been as courteous to have stated that it merely was a bruise that confined him to his stable, and not a break-down, that precluded the possibility of his crossing the threshold of its door." Upon these paragraphs appearing in print, Mr. Greville lost no time in calling their author to account ; and after some correspond- ence, which it is not necessaiy to republish here, the case was referred to the stewards of the Jockey Club, when the result was, the follow- ing apology and explanation from Craven, which was pubUshed in the May number of the Old Sporting Magazine, vol. xvii, second series, page 7, and headed : THE LATE NEWMAKET ST. LEGER. '* In consequence of the letter addressed to the stewards of the Jockey Club, in the December number of the Sporting Magazine, a meeting was appointed by them at Messrs Weatherby's, Oxendon Street, London, for the Monday following the Craven week, to inves- tigate the statements which appeared in my account of the Newmarket St. Leger, in the First October Meeting, 1837. The correspondence which took place between Mr. Greville and myself has already made public the points at issue, viz : whether 20 to 1 were the odds at any time against Mango for that race, and whether any concealment 381 HISTORY OF THE In the commencement of this eventful year, the pubUc generally were astonished by the bankruptcy had been used as to the actual nature of the casualty which had be- fallen him immediately preceding it." After briefly referring to his justification published in the same number of the Old Sporting Magazine that contained his corres- pondence with Mr. GreviUe, Craven thus proceeds : — " In proof of the odds against his horse never having been those quoted by me, Mr. Greville called Mr. Crockford and the newspaper reporter for Tattersall's. Without alluding to the evidence of those parties, I admit, upon the faith of a letter read to me from Col. Peel, that I was deceived by my sources of information, that the price had not been current about Mango, though offered in a single instance, and I have to express my regret for the unintentional error into which I was betrayed, both to the public and to Mr. Greville. " Upon the second point, Mr. Dilly, Mr. Greville's trainer, was called ; who stated, that no kind of concealment had been practised as to the accident to Mango ; and also, that he had not a shilling de- pending upon the race for the St. Leger. A letter was read from Lord George Bentinck, to the effect that Mango was galloped by John Day, on the Bunbury Mile, at three o'clock, on the afternoon pre- ceding that event, in his Lordship's presence, a circumstance of which every one at Newmarket might have availed himself; while testimony was borne by the Duke of Beavxfort, Col. Anson, and Cai)tain Rous, to the straightforward, honourable conduct of Mr. Greville in all that related, not only to this case, but to ev-ery other in which they had known him engaged. I have thus given the authorities by which Mr. Greville disproved the statements in my notice of the Newmarket St. Leger, because I would place the affair before the readers of this work, as it addressed itself to me. Having expressed my regret, I have done all that an honourable man can do towards those he may have unintentionally injured. If I have been brief in my notice of the meeting, it arises from want of space alone, and a desire not to j)ermit the earliest opportunity to escape, of informing the public of the result of it." We have little to observe, after quoting this ample vindication of Mr. Greville's conduct throughout this aflair, except that it ought to BRITISH TURF. 385 of Samuel Chifney, the jockey, although then, as for many years previously, in possession of more than double the income of any two others in the same calling. Those, however, who were ac- quainted with the style in which he lived, " his liveried servants, champagne dinners, and elegant equipages," must have foreseen this end to such boundless and misplaced expenditure. His bank- ruptcy gave rise to a curious question, which was decided in a court of law, and being of some im- portance to trainers, we have given a brief sum- mary of the proceedings. On Thursday, the 15th of June, in the Court of Review, Westminster, an issue relative to the bankruptcy of this well-known jockey was tried before a jury, under the following circumstances. About the 6th of April, a fiat of bankruptcy was taken out against Samuel Chifney. Several of the creditors immediately petitioned against it, alleging in their petitions, that he was no trader, and that he neither bought nor sold for profit ; that he was merely a trainer for such gentlemen as employed him, and that, not being, in any legal sense, a dealer serve as a warning to writers connected with sporting literature, not lightly to bring such charges against noblemen and gentlemen, guardians of the best interests of the turf; there being ever too many of its enemies in the field to seize upon them with avidity, and use them as the best and readiest weapons to wound our national sports, by impeaching the honour of their best and noblest patrons. VOL. II. C C 38G HISTORY OF THE for the means of his support, the bankruptcy could not be sustained. To these petitions, several affi- davits had been put in reply, but the Court, consi- dering them to be unsatisfactory, directed that the evidence should be adduced before a jury, of the facts stated in the bankrupt's answer. The issue, then, to be tried, was this : first, was the bankrupt a livery stable-keeper, as he alleged himself to be ; and secondly, was he a general dealer in hay and corn. Several witnesses were called, who deposed to Chifney's having occa- sionally sold hay and corn to Mr. Tebbold, to the Duke of Cleveland, Sir M.Wood, Mr. Thornhill, to his brother, WiUiam Chifney, and other persons. The bankrupt himself was also called, and examined by Mr. Petersdorf. He stated that he had been a Jivery stable-keeper for upw^ards of thirty years ; he took in to livery at Newmarket the horses of respectable persons, and did not limit the number to racers, as he had carriage-horses, brood mares, hunters, &c. He bought and sold hay and corn to several persons, but kept no accounts, and never had any books, as he was no scholar. His wife occasionally made memorandums of what was bought or sold, upon a loose sheet of paper ; but, not thinking they would be necessary after the accounts were settled, they were destroyed. For the last four or five years, he has been trainer to the Duke of Cleveland, but all his life before that, he was a livery stable-keeper. BRITISH TURF. 387 Chifney was examined at considerable length by Mr. Humfrey, who then addressed the jury, and commented with great severity on the evidence of the bankrupt and his brother ; and the jury, after consulting for about ten minutes, found the following verdict : — " We are unanimously of opinion that Samuel Chifney was not a horse- dealer, for he had no board over his stables, and only liveried horses which were sent him to be trained ; and we are still more unanimously of opinion that he was not a dealer in hay and corn." The trial lasted the whole day. In consequence of this verdict, Chifney suffered much inconvenience and loss of time by imprison- ment, until he took the benefit of the Insolvent Act. This was an unpropitious year for the interests of the turf, as it witnessed the breaking up of two of the most considerable racing-studs in the country, caused by the deeply lamented deaths of their owners. First in importance, as in the affectionate sympa- thies of his subjects, was that of William IV. Al- though no sportsman himself, most probably from the fact of the bias of the pursuits of his youthful days having been directed towards the sea, his Majesty suffered no opportunity to escape, of pro- moting our national amusements of the turf and the chase. Under his munificent patronage, the cc2 288 HISTORY OF THE royal stud, bequeathed to him by his brother, attained superior excellence, only, alas ! to make its dissolution the more keenly felt by the nation after his death. Nothing could exceed the general indignation of all parties throughout the kingdom, when it be- came publicly known that this noble appendage to royalty was to be broken up and sold off, for the benefit of foreigners. But, notwithstanding the remonstrances of members of both houses of the legislature, without distinction of political party, the sale was persevered in. The following memorial on this subject, was presented to her Majesty's government, from the leading members of the Jockey Club. " We, the undersigned, have heard, with great concern, of the probability of a dissolution of the royal stud at Hampton Court. We think that the great and permanent attraction of the annual stud sale, by producing competition, enhances the value of thorough-bred horses, and thus promotes the improvement of the breed throughout the kingdom. We trust, therefore, that her Majesty's government may be induced to advise the Queen to retain the establishment ; and we have the less scruple in expressing this hope, because we are persuaded that, under judicious management, the proceeds of the sale would be found, upon an BRITISH TURF. 389 average, to cover all the expense of maintaining the stud. " Beaufort, G. Anson, G. Bentinck, S. Batson, Chesterfield, H. Biggs, Clarendon, G. Byng, Dorset, C. C. Greville, Richmond, Wm. Hallett, Suffield, W. Powlett, Tavistock, G. Rush, Uxbridge, J. R. Udney, Wilton, H. S. Waddington, Dorset, C. Wilson. Oxford." The following are the particulars of the sale. The splendid stud was sold by Messrs. Tatter- sall, in the paddocks at Hampton Court, on Wed- nesday, the 25th of October ; and, as might have been expected, notwithstanding the weather was unfavourable in the early part of the day, drew together an immense concourse of " all sorts," including many influential noblemen and gentle- men connected with the turf, agents from France, Germany, Russia, and Prussia, and an immense collection of trainers, breeders, and others interest- ed in the sale, or drawn thither by curiosity. The young stock having been recently weaned, and some of them affected by the influenza, did not 390 HISTORY OF THE look well. The best of them, that out of Wings, had suffered so severely, as to go blind, his price being thereby reduced from three or four hundred to forty-six guineas. The stallions excited great interest. The first put up, was the Colonel, who was bought of the Hon. E. Petre, after winning the St Leger, for 4,000 gs.; he broke down at Ascot in 1831, after running a dead heat with Mouche. Actseon was bought of Lord Kelburne, for 1,000 gs. The Black Arabian was purchased for Germany, and the Bay for France. The two last colt foals, and the filly out of Young Es- pagnole, went abroad. The general produce of the sale was as follows : — broodmares, 9,568 gs. ; colt foals, 1,471 gs. ; filly foals, 1,109 gs. ; the stallions and two half- bred colts, 3,541 gs. ; total, 15,692 gs. Most of the lots were purchased by commission ; Baron Maltzhan acting for the government of Prussia, and M. Lupin from that of France. BROOD MARES. Guineas. A Grey Arabian Mare of the purest caste ; covered by the Colonel 50 A Grey ditto of the purest caste, from the Imaum of Muscat ; covered by the Colonel 150 A Grey ditto of the purest caste, from the Imaum of Muscat ; covered by Acta?on 105 Burden by Camel out of Maria by Waterloo ; covered by Ac- tseon, mare untried 115 Miss O'Neil by Camillus out of Birmingham's dam by Orville ; covered by Actaeon 50 BRITISH TURF. 391 Ouineas. Delphine by Whisker, dam My Lady by Comus out of The Colonel's dam, &c. ; covered by Plenipotentiary, horse un- tried 360 Shortwaist by Interpreter out of Nancy, the dam of Longwaist, by Dick Andrews ; covered by Camel 60 A Chesnut Mare by Oscar out of Camarine's dam by Rubens ; covered by Actseon 670 Fleur-de-Lis by Bourbon out of Rachael, the dam of Magis- trate, Minos, &c., by Stamford, Volunteer, &c. ; covered by Emilius 550 Gulnare by Smolensko out of Medora by Selim ; covered by Actseon 395 Jewess by Moses out of Calendulas, the dam of Burgundy, &c. by Camerton ; covered by Plenipotentiary, horse untried. . 200 Xarifa by Moses, her dam by Rubens out of Pointer's dam by Woodpecker out of Gohanna's dam ; covered by Taurus. ... 80 Zaire, Crutch's dam, by Selim out of Zephyretta ; covered by Rockingham, horse untried , 36 Nanine, Glaucus's dam, by Selim ; covered by Emilius 970 Wings, the dam of Caravan, by The Flyer ; covered by Actaeon and Camel 600 Scandal, the dam of Intriguer, by Selim, Haphazard, Precipi- tate, &c. ; covered by the Colonel 400 Lady Sarah by Tramp, dam by Cervantes ; covered by Ac- tseon 260 Rachel by Whalebone out of Moses's dam; covered by Ac- tseon 180 Lady Emmeline by Young Phantom, dam by Orville, Buzzard, &c. ; covered by the Colonel 300 Sarah by Whisker out of Jenny Wren by Young Woodpecker, &c. ; covered by Actseon 300 Galatea by Amadis, the dam of Recruit, her dam Paulina by Sir Peter, &c.; covered by the Colonel lOb Young Mouse, the dam of Rat-trap, &c., by Godolphin out of Mouse, &c. ; covered by Actseon 360 Maria by Waterloo out of Belvorina by Stamford ; covered by Actoeon 170 302 HISTORY OF THE Guineas. Variella, sister to Voltaire, by Blacklock, dam by Phantom, &c. covered by the Colonel 180 Locket by Blacklock, dam Miss Paul by Sir Peter, &c. ; covered by Rockingham, horse untried 200 Peri, the dam of Sir Hercules, by Wanderer, &c. ; covered by The Colonel 210 La Danseuse by Blacklock, dam Madame Saqui by Remem- brancer, &c. ; covered by Actaeon 380 Ada, sister to Augusta, by Woeful, her dam by Rubens, Guild- ford, &c. ; covered by Rockingham, horse untried 120 Marpessa by Muley out of Clare, the dam of Flatterer, &c., by Marmion, Gohanna, &c. ; covered by Camel 230 Sultana, sister to Sultan, by Selim ; covered by The Colonel. . 120 Spermaceti by Whalebone, dam by Gohanna, Catharine, by Woodpecker, &c. ; covered by Glaucus, horse untried 105 I^eeway by Aladdin out of Johanna Southcote, dam of Varia- tion, &c.; covered by Taurus 220 Black Daphne by Juniper, dam Spotless by Walton ; covered by The Colonel 190 Young Espagnole by Partisan out of Espagnole by Orville, &c.; covered by The Colonel 220 EUzabeth by Rainbow out of Belvoirina ; covered by Taurus. . 80 Codicil, the dam of Heiress, by Smolensko out of Legacy by Beningbrough, &c.; covered by Camel 200 Sister to Sailor, Cloudesley's dam, by Scud out of Gossander, &c. ; covered by Rockingham, horse untried 110 Miss Chfton by Partisan out of Isis by Sir Peter ; covered by Plenipotentiary, horse untried 100 Miss Craven by Mr. Lowe, dam by Soothsayer, Buzzard, High- flyer, &c, ; covered by Glaucus, horse untried 1 50 Aricia by Rubens out of Diana, the dam of Actaeon, by Stam- ford, &c.; covered by Rockingham, horse untried 77 Belvoirina, the dam of Ehzabeth, Maria, &c., by Stamford — Mercury — Herod, &c.; covered by the Black Arabian, horse untried 55 Palatine, sister to Arachne, by Filho da Puta out of Treasure by Camillus, &c., covered by Act?eon 90 Icaria by The Flyer out of Parma ; covered by Buzzard 6 1 BRITISH TURF. 393 COLT FOALS. Guineas. A Chesnut Colt by Actseon out of Wings, the dam of Caravan, blind 46 A Bay Colt by Dr. Syntax out of Sarah by Whisker 190 A Colt by Plenipotentiary out of Zaire by Selim, the dam of Crutch 110 A Chesnut Colt by Actseon, dam by Oscar out of Camarine's dam 150 A chesnut Colt by Actseon out of Scandal, the dam of In- triguer 105 A Brown Colt by Mulatto out of Lady Sarah by Tramp 80 A Bay Colt by Mulatto out of Lady Emmeline'by Young Phan- tom, dam by Orville, &c 105 A Brown Colt by The Colonel out of Young Mouse by Godol- phin, the dam of Rat-trap 200 A Brown Colt by The Colonel out of Black Daphne by Juniper out of Spotless 210 A Chesnut Colt by Rubini out of Galatea, the dam of Acis, Re- cruit, &c.; horse untried 62 A Chesnut Colt by Actseon out of Locket by Blacklock, dam by SirPeter, &c 37 A Bay Colt by Glencoe out of Shortwaist by Interpreter out of Nancy, Longwaist's dam, horse untried 105 A Brown Colt by The Colonel out of the first Arabian mare. . 71 FILLY FOALS. A Chesnut Filly by Actseon out of Gulnare (winner of the Oaks) by Smolensko, dam Medora by Selim, &c 63 A Brown Filly by Camel, out of Cloudesley's dam, the sister to Sailor 165 A Chesnut FiUy by Cain out of Elizabeth by Rainbow out of Belvoirina by Stamford 81 A Bay FiUy by Plenipotentiary out of Rachel by Whalebone, &c , horse untried 66 A Bay Filly by Croesus out of Variella, sister to Voltaire ... 71 394 HISTORY OF THE Guineas A Bay Filly by The Colonel out of Young Espagnole — Parti- san— Espagnolle — Orville, &c, &c 70 A Bay Filly by Rubini out of Spermaceti by Whalebone — Go- hanna — Catherine by Woodpecker, &c., horse untried .... 46 A Bay Filly by Rubini or Cain out of Sultana, Sister to Sul- tan, horse untried 70 A Bay FiUy by Glencoe out of Marmessa by Muley, both un- tried 62 A Bay Filly by Actaeon or Cain out of Delphini by Whisker out of My Lady by Comus out of The Colonel's dam 26 A Chesnut FUly by Cain out of Codicil, the dam of Heiress, by Smolensko — Legacy by Benningbrough — Sir Peter, &c. . 31 A Chesnut Filly by Cain out of Ada, sister to Augusta, by Woeful, dam by Rubens, &c 30 A Chesnut Filly by Cain out of Burden by Camel out of Maria by Waterloo, mare untried 33 A Chesnut Filly by The Colonel out of Miss O'Neil by Camillus out of Birmingham's dam 70 A Bay Filly by Camel out of Xarifa by Moses, dam by Rubens, &c , 40 A Chesnut Filly by the Colonel out of La Dan sense by Black- lock, &c 51 A Chesnut Filly by Actaeon out of the second Arabian mare, mare untried 58 A Bay Filly by The Colonel out of the third Arabian mare, mare untried 76 STALLIONS, &c. The Colonel* by Whisker, dam by Delphini, her dam Tipple Cider by King Fergus out of Sylvia by Young Marsk. He is the sire of d'Egville, Cobham, Drummer, Lieutenant, Skirmisher, Heiress, Arsenic, Recruit, Toothill, Post- haste, &c . 1 550 Actaeon by Scud out of Diana, Sister to Emily, the dam of * nir. Tattersall was the purchaser of The Colonel, whkh he seat down t& his farm at Dawley, near Uxbridge. BRITISH TURF. 395 Guineas. Emilius, by Stamford, her dam by Whiskey out of Grey Doriraant by Dorimant, &c. He is the sire of General Chasse, The Stag, Burletta, Golden-drop, Miss Margaret, and many others 920 The Black Arabian of the purest caste, from the Imaum of Muscat 580 The Bay Arabian of the purest caste, from the Imaum of Mus- cat 410 Blood Royal by Royalist, dam by Sir Harry Dimsdale 96 A Bay Gelding, rising two years, by Rubini out of a well bred mare 35 A Grey Gelding rising two years, by The Pacha out of a well bred mare > 46 In this year, Sir Mark Wood, Bart., closed his short but brilliant sporting career with his life, being only in the 42nd year of his age. After the timely sale of his estate and borough of Gatton, in Surrey, to Lord Monson for £180,000,* in 1829, Sir Mark resolved to devote himself to the pursuit of the turf, and for this purpose, took up his resi- dence at Hare Park, about five miles from New- market. The late Baronet was more fortunate in the first four years of his connection with the turf than afterwards ; during this period, he won the Oaks with Vespa, besides numerous prizes with his famous mares, Lucetta and Camarine. The sale of Sir Mark Wood's racing and breed- ing stud took place on Saturday the 21st of Oc- tober, at Hare Park. * The borough was afterwards disfranchised by the Reform Bill, by which Lord Monson is calculated to have lost £100,000 by his bargain. 396 HISTORY OF THE From the following return it will be seen that the six brood mares fetched 3,525gs.; the seven horses in training 1,198 gs.; the three two year olds 766 gs.; the five yearlings 2,235 gs.; and the four foals 1,181 gs.; total 8,905 gs. BROOD MARES. Guineas. A Chesnut Mare by Bustard by Castrel out of Camalina, sister to Camel, the dam of Beccassine, covered by Phy- sician, both untried 120 Camarine,* by Juniper out of a Rubens Mare, her dam Tippi- * Camarine, foaled in 1828, bred by Lord Berners, of Didlington, Norfolk, was got by Juniper, son of Whiskey, her dam, foaled in 1819, by Rubens; grandam Tippityvvitchet by Waxy — Hare by Sweetbriar — Justice — Chymist — South, sister to Sir James Lowther's Babraham by Babraham — Golden Ball, son of Partner — Mr. Grisewood's Bushy Molly by the Hampton Court Childers — Lord Halifax's Bushy Molly by the Chesnut Litton Arabian — Lord Halifax's Harmer Maze by King William's Chillaby Barb — the Byerley T>n-k, &c. &c. The deeds of Camarine are, perhaps, unequalled in the annals of turf history for ex- cellence, as the following detail will show. Although she ran for neither the Derby nor Oaks, the winners of botii stakes of her year met in her a signal defeat ; and no question, had the winner of the St. Leger encountered her, the same fate would have been his doom. On the 19th October, at Newmarket Second October Meeting, 1830, Camarine the first time of her starting ran second Lord Cleveland's br. c. Marcus by Emilius for a ^"50 plate for two year olds, T. Y. C, beating sixteen others in the race. At Newmarket Craven Meeting, 1831, rode by A. Pavis, she won ^50 T. Y. C, beating very easily eight others. She was then sold to the late Sir M. Wood, who paid 79 sovs. ft. for her to Mr. Stonehewer's b. c. Zany in a match for 100 sovs., U. M. At New- market July Meeting, lode by Robinson, she won a stakes of 10 sovs. each, eleven sub- scribers, T. Y. C, beating eight others. On Wednesday in the same meeting, rode by Robinson, she won A'50, one mile, and a distance, beating two others easy. At New- market First October Meeting, rode by Chappie, she won the Trial stakes, A. F., beating Spaniel (the winner of the Derby) and three others in a canter. On Wednesday in the same meeting, rode by Chappie, she won the Newmarket St. Leger stakes, D. L, beat- ing Oxygen (winner of the Oaks) and four others in a canter. At Newmarket Craven 1832, rode by Robinson, she won the Claret Stakes, D. I., beating Circassian very easy. At the First Spring slie received 140 fts. from Vestris and Rubini. At Ascot Heath rode by Robinson, she ran a dead heat with, and afterwards beat cleverly by two lengths, Mr. Chifney's Knwton, (> yrs. (the winner of the Doncaster St. Leger). The Sadler also started. At Newmarket First October she received 130 sovs. ft. and the Cup, from Lord Chesterfield's Priam, 5 yrs., (the winner of the Derby). In the Second Oc- tober Meeting, she thalleiigcd for the Whip, which challenge not being accepted, the Wliip was resigned to her owner. Sir M. Wood. At Newmarket Uoughlon she received BRITISH TURF. 397 Guineas. tywitchet by Waxy out of Hare by Sweetbriar, covered by Physician, both untried 1550 Lucetta* by Reveller out of Luss by Hedley out of Jessy by Tottridge, covered by Plenipotentiary, both untried 1000 Pastime by Partisan out of Quadrille by Selira, covered by Physician, horse untried 380 Louisa by Orville out of Quadrille by Selim, covered by Phy- sician, horse untried 125 ft. from Margrave (the winner of the Doncaster St. Leger.) On Friday in the same meeting, rode by Robinson, carrying 8st. 51b., she beat very easily by three lengths Mr. Stanley's Crutch, 8st. 71b., for 200 sovs., T. Y. C, Sir Mark is said to have won 3000gs. upon the match. (This was Crutch's own length, he was allowed to be the fastest horse at Newmarket for the T. Y. C.) Same day, rode by Robinson, she won the Audley End Stakes, A. E. C, beating very easily Mazeppa, Hokee Pokee, Fang and Ludlow, giving them all a deal of weight. At Newmarket Craven, 1833, Camarine, rode by Robinson, won the Craven Stakes, A. H., beating in a canter Lady Charlotte and Fang; previous to the race there was a false start, all getting oflf except Lady Charlotte and Fang, when Camarine came in first in a canter, beating Rubini, Theban, Volage, and five others — 4 to 1 on Camarine, after the false start 10 to 1 on her. At the First Spring Meeting she walked over for the King's Plate, R. C. Next day she walked over for ^50, B. C. At Newmarket Second Spring, rode by Robinson, she won ^6^60, B. C, beating Lord Tavistock's Taurus. These were the whole of lier performances. * Lucetta, foaled in 1826, was bred by S. Batson, Esq., of Horseheath, near Cam- bridge ; she was got by Reveller, (a son of Comus,) her dam Luss by Hedley, grandam Jessy, (Batchelorand Scrab's dam,) by Totteridge; great grandam Cracker, (Selina, DoUa- loUa, Gatty, &c.'s dam), by Highflyer;' great great grandam Nutcracker, (Scorpion's dam,) by Matchem ; great great great grandam Miss Starling, sister to the Ancaster Starling, by Starling out of Ringbone, (Barforth's dam,) by Partner — Lusty Thornton, by Mr. Croft's Bay Barb — Chesnut Thornton by Makeless — Old Thornton by Brimmer — Dicky Pierson — Burton Barb Mare, &c., &c. The first time of her starting she ran for the Riddlesworth Stakes at Newmarket Craven 1829, but was last out of five, the race being won by Patron, betting even on Lucetta; a short time previous to the race. Sir M. Wood was induced to give 2000 gs. for Lucetta. He and his party were heavy losers on the race. At Epsom, Lucetta was brought out for the Oaks, but made but little running ; the party had, however, a nice opportunity to get off their money. At the Newmarket First October, she began to show in her true form, by running a dead heat with her old com- panion, Seraph, for the Trial Stakes, beating three others ; Mr. Batson and Sir Mark divided the stake. In the Second October, she at 8st. 21b., rode by Buckle, beat Green Mantle, 8st. .51b., in a canter, with odds as high as 5 to 1 against her; this match made a great deal of noise, many (losers of course) saying it was a do. She won altogether twenty-five times (including the Great Goodwood Stakes, two Gold Cups, and seven King's Plates), and received one compromise. Amount of her winnings .^3,955. 398 HISTORY OF THE Guineas. Rococo's dam by Blacklock out of Altisidora, covered by Ple- nipotentiary, horse untried 350 HORSES IN TRAINING. Amesbury by Phantom out of Euphrasia by Rubens ISO Tom Beazley, 4 yrs., by Jerry out of Tippet, &c 250 Blankney, 3 yrs., by Velocipede out of Lunatic, the dam of Bessy Bedlam 105 A Chesnut Filly, 3 yrs., by Langar out of Isabel by Wanderer. 100 A Bay Colt, 3 yrs., by Catton out of SUght, claimed in July for 200 gs 400 A Chesnut Colt, 3 yrs., by Partisan out of Aline by Woeful. . 80 A Bay Colt, 3 yrs., by Cetus out of Leila by Waterloo 83 TWO YEARS OLD- A Brown Filly by Camel out of Codicil, bought at the annual sale of yearlings at Hampton Court for 300 gs 510 A Roan Colt by Partisan or Cetus out of Louisa by Or^dlle, &c. 165 A Chesnut Filly by Rowton, dam by Sam out of Morel 91 YEARLINGS. A Bay Yearling Filly by Cetus out of Lucetta, mare untried. 310 A Chesnut Yearling Colt by Rowton or Cetus out of Camarine, mare untried 1010 Brother to Rococo by Cetus, dam by Blacklock out of Altisi- dora, &c 250 A Bay Yearling Colt by Rowton out of Bustle by Whalebone. 155 A Bay Yearling Filly by Cetus or Rowton out of Pastime by Partisan out of Quadrille by Selim, &c 510 FOALS IN 1837. A Colt Foal by Jerry out of Lucetta, mare untried 640 A Colt Foal by Jerry out of Louisa by Orville 250 A Colt Foal by Plenipotentiary out of Pastime, horae untried. 260 BRITISH TURF. 399 Guineas. A Filly Foal by Vanish, dam by Bustard out of Camelina, sister to Camel, the dam of Beccasine, mare untried 31 On the 1 1 th of November, in this year, died at his seat, Petworth, Sussex, the Earl of Egremont, in the 86th year of his age, during fifty years of which period, his Lordship was the owner of race -horses. In the good old days, when racing studs were kept by noblemen and gentlemen for the production of stock for their own service, and not merely as "a trade," the late Earl's breeding establishment at Petworth con- tained nearly seventy thorough-bred brood mares. His Lordship's stock was remarkable for their stoutness, and he was extremely partial to the blood of Gohanna. Among the late Earl's prin- cipal successes on the turf, during his lengthened career, it is sufficient to refer the reader to the years 1782, 1804-5-7-26, in each of which he won the Derby ; and it is worthy of remark that he also won the Oaks exactly the same number of times, viz.: 1788-89-95, 1800-20. In this year's obituary we also find the name of that veteran Newmarket trainer, James Edwards, who for nearly half a century occupied a conspi- cuous position on the turf. Edwards was first brought into notice by the late Richard Verner, Esq., the friend and confederate of the late Duke of Bedford, and in whose service he acquired a deserved reputation as a trainer. Upon the death 400 HISTORY OF THE of his patron, upwards of forty years ago, Edwards commenced on his own account, and was soon en- trusted with the racing studs of Lord Villiers (the present Earl of Jersey) and Sir John Shelley. It would greatly exceed our limits to enumerate the numerous winners brought to the post under Edwards' management, while acting as trainer to these studs. It is sufficient to state, that Sir John Shelley's famous horses, Phantom and Cedric, sire and son, both winners of the Derby, came out of his stable ; and among those of Lord Jer- sey's we find the well-known names of Velure, Antar, Prince Paul, Leopoldine, Cressy, Glenart- ney, Middleton, Cobweb, Mameluke, Glencoe, Ibrahim, Bay Middleton, Achmet, &c., &c. The form in which Edwards brought his horses to the post has been generally admitted to have been much superior to that accomplished by any other trainer ; for he appeared to have acquired the enviable and difficult science, of bringing his horses into a condition, " not merely sufficient to win one race, but many." He left behind him four sons, the eldest of whom carries on his father's business as a trainer, m the stables of the Old Palace at Newmarket. The other three are well-known jockies. BRITISH TURF. 401 CHAPTER X. Racing in Great Britain in 1838 — Remarks on the Derby, Oaks and St. Leger races, witli the pedigrees of the winners — Correspondence between Harvey Coombe, Esq. and Mr. John Scott respecting the horse, Cobham — Dispute as to tlie identity of Mr. Theobald's Loutherbourg, with the decision of the Jockey Club — Sporting Obi- tuary— The Duke of Leeds — Lord Berners — Robert Robson, the Newmarket trainer — Samuel Day, Jun., the jockey — Stud Sales, &c., &c. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1838. Newmarket Craven Meeting, Monday, April 1 6. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Bird's b. h. Redshank by Sandbeck. Handicap stakes of 10 sovs., fourteen subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's br. c. Seth by Voltaire. Handicap stakes of 10 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's ch. m. Arsenic by The Colonel. The twenty-fourth Riddlesworth stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Phoenix by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., five subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. m. Romania by Sultan. Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango by Emilius, received forfeit from Mr. Osbaldeston's b. c. Mahometan by Muley, T. M. M., 300 sovs., 100 ft. Tuesday. — The CofFee-room stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Batson's ch. f. Vesperillo by Reveller. The fifth Tuesday's Riddlesworth stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca by Sultan. The Oatlands' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's Cow-boy by Voltaire. VOL. II. D D 402 HISTORY OF THE Wednesday. — The Stockton stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. g. St. Peray by St. Patrick. £50, T. Y. C, won by Col. Peel's r. c. Paganini by Sir Benjamin. The Co- lumn stakes, twenty subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Boeotian by Taurus. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three sub- scribers. Lord Jersey's br. c. Abdallah by Ishmael walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Dcedalus by Buzzard walked over. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., four subscribers. Lord Ches- terfield's b. c. Don John by Tramp or Waverley walked over. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs. five subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. g. by Cetus, sister to Cobweb. The Berkeley Square stakes, nine sub- scribers, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Chemist by Zinganee, 1 ; Lord Suffield's br. f. Callisto by Camel, 2 ; Lord Chesterfield's br. f. In- dustry by Priam, 3. The Claret stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango by Emilius. Post produce stakes of 200 sovs. each, three subscribers, the Duke of Portland's b. f. by Zinganee out of Ruth walked over. Friday. — Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., for three years old fillies, Mr. Batson's ch. Vesperillio by Reveller, 1 ; Lord Albemarle's b. Bar- carolle by Emilius, 2. The Port stakes, twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Rat-trap by Buzzard out of Flame's dam, beating Epirus, Caravan, &c. Subscription plate of ,£'50, won by Mr. Bond's b. c. Young Kean by Shakspeare. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Greville's b. f. Morella by Emilius walked over. First Spring Meeting, Monday, April 30. — £50, won by Mr. Sower- by's ch. c, Scamander by Priam. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Bond's b. f. by Partisan. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b, c. Bracelet by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Chemist by Zinganee. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs., won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Cow-boy by Voltaire. Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel beat Lord Lichfield's b. h. The Carpenter for 300 sovs., 200 sovs. ft., T. M. M. Lord Chester- field's b. h. Scroggins by Tramp beat Mr. Thornhill's ch. h. Mendi- zabel by Merlin or Merchant for 200 sovs. h. ft. D. M. Tuesday.— Ilex Majesty's purse of 100 gs., for mares, R. C. won by Lord Exeter's b. Velure. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty-nine subscribers. BRITISH TURF. 403 Lord George Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus, 1 ; Mr. Thorn- hill's ch. c. Saintfoin by St. Patrick, 2 ; Lord Suffield's ch. c. Bam- boo by Cain, 3. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., B. C, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango by Emilius. Lord Suffield's b. c. Cowboy received forfeit from Mr, Thornhiil's br. f. Egeria by Emilius, A. F., 200 sovs., h. ft. Wednesday. — £50, B. C, won by Mr. Sowerby's ch. c. Scamander by Priam. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for four years old, T. Y. C, three subscribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's b. g. Fifer by The Colonel. Handicap stakes of 10 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr, Roger's b. f. Slender by Long waist. Thursday. — Lord Exeter's b. c. Corban by Sultan beat Lord Lich- field's b. f. Cassandra by Priam for 100 sovs., D. M. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., D. M., won by Lord Suffield's b. c. Cowboy by Voltaire. The Gold cup, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Dardanelles by Sultan. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty-two subscribers. Lord Albemarle's br. f. Barcarolle by EmiUus, 1 ; Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca by Sul- tan, 2 ; Lord Exeter's Romania by Sultan, 3. Her Majesty's purse of 100 gs., B. C, won by Mr. Bird's b. h. Redshank by Sandbeck. The Duke of Richmond's b. c. Mus by Bizarre received 100 sovs. forfeit from Lord Chesterfield's b. h. Scroggins by Tramp, Ab. M., 300 sovs., h. ft. Friday. — Handicap stakes of 10 sovs. each, six subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Bracelet by Sultan. Lord Exeter's b. c. Troilus by Priam beat Lord Lichfield's b. h. The Carpenter by Lotter)', for 300 sovs., h. ft., A. F. Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus beat Lord Suffield's ch. c. Bamboo, the same weight and distance as for the 2000 gs. stakes, for 300 sovs. Mr. S. Stanley's br. c. Rat-trap beat Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan, for 300 sovs., D. M. The Newmarket stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Boeotian by Taurus. Handicap stakesof 10 sovs, each, six subscribers, won by Mr. Bond's b. c. by Reveller. The Duke of Beaufort's ch. c. Inuendo by The Colonel received forfeit from Lord Suffield's ch. c. Bamboo by Cain, D. M., 200 sovs., h. ft. Lord Exeter's br. f. Velure by Picton received 100 sovs. forfeit from Mr. Greville's br. c. Mango. Lord Suffield's b. c. Cowboy received 50 sovs. forfeit from the Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Skilleygolee by Muley. Col. Peel challenged for the cup, and delivered his nomi- nation sealed uj). The challenge not having been accepted, the no- D D 2 404 HISTORY OF THE mination was returned unopened, and the cup was transferred to Col. Peel. Second Sprimj Meeting, Tuesday, May 15. — The Duke of Rich- mond's ch. g. Hooghley by The Colonel beat Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Edgar by Shakespeare for 150 sovs., h. ft., D. M. £50, R. M., won by Col. Peel's ro. c. Paganini by Sir Benjamin. Lord Lichfield's b. h. The Carpenter by Lottery beat Mr. W. S. Stanley's br. c. Rat- trap, for 200 sovs., h. ft.,D. M. Handicap stakes of 10 sovs. each, D. M., won by Lord Exeter's b. f Elf by Shakspeare. Wednesday. — Handicap purse of £bO, A. F., won by Mr. Thorn- hill's ch. h. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant. Thursday.— ThQ Jockey Club purse of £50, B. C, Mr. Thomhill's ch. h. Mendizabel beating Velure. £50, T. M. M., won by Mr. He- nessey's b. g. Bravo by Flexible. Handicap stakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C, eleven subscribers, won by Col. Peel's b. h. Mr. Waggs by Langar. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, for two years old, won by Lord Suffield's b. f. Alms by Langar. The whip was not challenged for. Liverpool Craven Meeting, Wednesday, May 1 6. — The Aintree stakes, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar. Produce stakes of 10 sovs. each, T. Y. C , won by Mr. Dawson's br. f. Sweet Jessie by Jerry. The Tradesmen's cup, &c., twenty subscribers, five having declared, paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Fowler's br. h. Heron by Bustard. The Purse of £50, won by Mr. Purcell's br. c. Late Bird by Longwaist. Thursday. — The Craven stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Apothecary by Physician. The St. Leger stakes, five subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's ch. c. Sir Ralph by Panta- loon. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers. Lord Westminster's b. f. Motley by Pantaloon, walked over. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. with 30 added, &c. won by Lord Eglinton's Potentate. Friday. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., T. Y. C, three subscribers, won by Mr. Wilkin's br. c. Wee Willie by Liveqiool. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won by Sir J. Boswell's b. c Constantine by Beagle. The Waterloo cup, &c., ten subscribers, won by Mr. J. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab by Lottery. Free Handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Fowler's br. h. Heron by Bustard. York Spring Meeting, Monday, May 21. — A Sweepstakes of 30 BRITISH TURF. 405 sovs., T. Y. C, fifteen subscribers, won by Col. Anson's b. c, Nickleby by Jerry. The St. Leger stakes, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Alzira by Voltaire. The York Derby stakes of 50 sovs. each, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's ch. c. Charley Boy by Acteeon. Tuesday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T, Y. C, won by Mr. Denni- son's b. c. Percy by Margrave. ^£-50, added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs., &c., eight subscribers, won by Mr. H. Robinson's br. c. Mel- bourne. Gorhamhury, Tuesday, May 22. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Stevens' gr. c. Gimcrack by Stumps. The Ladies' purse of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Pryse's ch. c. by Dr. Eady, dam by Reveller. The Gor- hamhury stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Captain Gardner's ch. h. Toothill by The Colonel. The Stand stakes, won by Mr. G. Henne- sey's b. g. Bravo by Flexible. Wednesday. — The Farmer's cup, won by Mr. Line's Townsend. Tlie Verulam stakes, won by Col. Peel's bl. f. Wave by Defence. The Cocked-hat stakes, won by Mr. G. Henessey's Bravo. The Inn- keeper's Purse, won by Mr. Sowerby's br. c. Ruby by Reveller. Hippodrome, Friday, May 25. — Mr. Maxwell's gr. m. Ottawa by Ben Ledi out of Cutty Sark, beat Mr. Mill's b. m. Nell Gwynne for 50 sovs. The Birthday gold cup, won by Mr. S. Parmer's b. g. Bravo by Flexible. The Olympic stakes, won by Mr. Webb's b. m. Paulina. Saturday. — The Metropolitan stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 20 added, won by Mr. Adams' b. f. Anne. Anne also walked over for the Birthday cup, handicap. The Farmer's cup, value 100 sovs., won by Mr. Messer's b. g. Dr. Wind by Mameluke. The Olympic stakes, won by Mr. Matthews' b. h. Vandyke. Epsom, Tuesday, May 29. — The Craven stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel. The Woodcote stakes, three subscribers, won by Mr. Worrall's b. c. Peon by Lap- dog. The Shirley stakes, five subscribers, won by Sir G. Heath- cote's ch. c. Tawney Owl by Buzzard. The Epsom stakes, seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's b. c. Redcar. Wednesday. — The Derby stakes, one hundred and thirty-four sub- scribers. Sir G. Heathcote's br. c. Amato by Velocipede 1 ; Col. Peel's br. e. Ion by Cain, dam Margaret by Edmund, 2 ; Lord George Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus, dam by Cervantes, 3. The 406 HISTORY OF THE following horses also started, but were not placed, y\z : — Lord West- minster's b. c. Albemarle by Young Phantom, Mr. Buckley's ch. c. Tom by Muley, Mr. Worrall's br. c. Dormouse by Bizarre. Mr. Forth's b. c. Conservator, Lord Jersey's b. c. Phoenix, Captain Berkeley's b. c. Bullion, Mr. E. Peel's ch. c. The Early Bird. Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Daedalus, Mr. Gurney's b. c. by Sir Patrick out of Surprise, Mr. Stirhng's ch. c. by Aaron, dam by Young Election, Mr. Bond's br. c. by Reveller, the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Chemist, Sir J. Boswell's b. c. Constantine, Mr. Edwards' b. c. Drum-Major, Lord G. Bentinck's ch. c. D'Egville, Sir J. Mills' br. c. Volunteer, Mr. Tarleton's br. c. Blaize, Mr. Payne's ch. c. Young Rowton, Mr. H. Coombes' ch. c. Cobham, and Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Bretby. The EweU stakes, ten subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. f. Countess. The Ashstead stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Pettit's b. g. Munchausen. Handicap stakes of 15 sovs. each, with 10 added, three subscribers, won by Mr. Harrison's br. c. Mat Bryce. Thursday. — The Sutton stakes, seven subscribers, won by Captain Gardner's b. c. Benedict by Peter Lely. The Croydon stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's br. c. Davie Gellatley by Wa- verley. The Surrey stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. V. King's b. h. Hectic by Sultan, llie Gold cup, etc., four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's br. c. Hibiscus by Sultan. The Durdan's stakes, won by Mr. Shelley's ch. h. Reuben by Bay Malton. Friday. — The Oaks' stakes, ninety-eight subscribers. Lord Chester- field's br. f. Industry by Priam, 1 ; Lord SufBeld's br. f. Callisto by Camel, 2. In addition to these, the following horses started : — Lord Exeter's ch. Mecca, Mr. Mostyn's br. Brown Duchess, Mr. Theo- bald's br. Camelia, the Duke of Grafton's br. Unique, Sir G. Heath- cote's br. Paraquay, Mr. Forth's b. Sister to Marvel by Muley, Mr. Forth's b. The Soldier's Consort, Mr. Greville's br. Morella, Lord Exeter's ch. Romania, Col. Peel's Wave, Mr. Bond's ch. Sister to Glaucus by Partisan, Mr. Bond's b. by Partisan — Coquette, Lord Chesterfield's b. Caroline Elvina, and Mr. Tilbrok's b. Sister to Venison by Partisan. £50, won by Col. Shubrick's br. c. Davie Gellatley. The Derby and Oaks' stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Shelley's ch. h. Reuben. Manchester, Wednesday, June 6. — The Wilton stakes, five sub- scribers, won by Mr. Worthington's b, c. Northenden by Battledore. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers, Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. BRITISH TURF. 407 by Vanish — Flush, walked over. Free Handicap stakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 added, seven subscribers, won by Lord Stanley's b. c. Argante, brother to Amurath. Her Majesty's 100 gs., won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. Potentate. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., with 40 added, sixteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. Howard's b. c. Quid by CHnker. The St. Leger stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wilkins' br. c. Wee Willie by Liverpool. 100 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Capt. Lamb's ch. c. Chit-chat by Velocipede. Maiden purse of 60 sovs., won by Mr. Smith's ch. f. Fairplay by Belzoni. Friday. — The Broughton stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Wilkins' br. c. Wee Willie. The Tradesmen's cup, fourteen sub- scribers, seven of whom paid 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Barrows' b. m. Catherina by Whisker. Handicap stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added, five subscribers, won by Mr. Fairlie's gr. c. Pyramid by Falcon. £60, won by Mr. Hutchin's ch. c. Aimwell by Actaeon. Ascot Heath, Tuesday, June 12.— The Oatlands' stakes, fifteen sub- scribers, nine of whom paid only 5 sovs. each. A piece of plate, value 200 sovs. given by Her Majesty, added to a handicap sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each &c., eight subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca by Sultan. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. e. Westonian by Camel. Her Majesty's 100 gs., won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. h. Valentissimo by Velocipede. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Phoenix by Buzzard. Wednesday.' — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added, three subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs.. Old Mile, thirteen subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Industry by Priam. A handicap plate of 100 sovs., won by Lord Chesterfield's ch. c. Brgtby by Priam. The Windsor Town plate, won by Fulwar Craven's Doncaster by Bustard. A sweepstakes of 30 sovs., T. Y. C, six subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Ilderim by Emilius or Ishmael out of Filagree. The St. James' Palace stakes, ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's b. c. Bffiotian by Taurus. The Gold cup, twenty subscribers. Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus, 1 ; Mr. Bowes' ch. c. Epirus, 2 ; Lord Suffield's Caravan, 3. The Stand plate, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca- The Windsor Forest stakes, four sub- 408 HISTORY OF THE scribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's br. f. Larnaca by Chateau Mar- gaux out of Liric. Friday. — The first class of the Workingham stakes, handicap, fifteen subscribers, won by Fulwer Craven's Doncaster by Bustard. The second class of the Workingham stakes, handicap, sixteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. King's Hectic by Sultan. A plate of £50, eight subscribers, won by Capt. Gardner's br. c. Ochiltree by Gaber- lunzie. Newcastle, Monday, June 25. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing by Doctor Syntax. A piece of plate pre- sented by the late George Barker, Esq. added to a sweepstakes of 15 sovs., 10 ft., St. Leger Course, once round, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing, Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's ch. c. Zoroaster by Priam. Tuesday. — TTie Tyro stakes of 25 sovs. each, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Blakelock's b. c. The Commodore by Liverpool out of Fancy. The St. Leger stakes of 25 sovs. each, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Parkins' br. c. Lanercost by Liverpool. Wednesday. — The Northumberland plate of 100 sovs. added to a handicap stakes of 15 sovs., 10 ft., and 5 only if declared, two miles, twenty-four subscribers, seven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each. Lord Eglinton's b. c. St. Bennett by Catton, 1 ; Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing, 2. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar. A Gold cup or piece of plate, value 100 sovs., fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing. Bath, Wednesday, June 27- — Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, one mile, sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. f. Westeria by Laurel. The Kelston Park stakes, won by Mr. Sadler's b. f. De- ception by Defence. The Somersetshire stakes, fifty-two subscribers, thirty-five of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Capt. Gardner's ch. h. Toothill by the Colonel. Thursday. — The original 5 sovs. stakes, with 50 added, eleven sub- scribers, won by Lord Palmersion's b. c. Ashfield by Defence. The Coronation jjlate of 50 sovs., five subscribers, won by Fuhvar Craven's b. c. Doncaster by Bustard. The Dyrham Park stakes, handicap, won by Mr. Finch's May-flower by Jerry. Hippodrome, Seventh Meetbuj, Friday, June 29. — The Opening stakes, one mile heats, won by Mr. Masser's b. g. The Unknown by Eniilius. BRITISH TURF. 409 the Coronation cup, or piece of plate, value 100 sovs., won by Mr. King's Ratcatcher by Langar. The Hippodrome hunters' stakes, won by Mr. Curwen's gr. c. Blue Ruin by Belzoni. The Olympic stakes, won by Mr. Matthews' Vandyke. Saturday. — The Fair stakes, won by Mr. Shepherd's gr. g. Jim Crow by Gustavus. The cup, handicap, won by Mr. Bond's Young Kean by Shakspeare. The Hurdle Race stakes, won by Mr. Matthews' Vandyke. Wednesday, July 4. — The Embassy stakes, handicap, won by Mr. Shepherd's gr. g. Jim Crow by Gustavus. Mr. Smith's b. g. Chance beat Mr. Macdonald's b. g. Young Logic £50. The Diplomatic stakes, handicap, Mr. Messer's b. g. TheUnknown by Emilius. The Olympic stakes, won by Mr. Matthews' Vandyke. Newmarket July Meeting, Tuesday, July 10. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Greville's br. f. Hilda by Chateau Margaux. The July stakes, thirty-four subscribers, won by the Duke of Rich- mond's ch. c. Bulwark by Defence out of Europa. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by the Duke of Rut- land's b. f. Prism by Camel out of EUzabeth by Rainbow. ^50, D. I., won by Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel. Thursday. — The Town plate, Mr. Pen-am's donation not having been claimed as a marriage portion, was paid to the winner of this plate, Mr. Pettit's b. c. St. Francis by St. Patrick. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. f. by Filho da Puta out of Circassian. The Chesterfield stakes, twenty-four subscribers, won by Mr. Ford's ch. f. Minima by Rowton, dam Deception by Moun- tebank. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. g. St. Peray by St. Patrick. Liverpool July Meeting, Tuesday, July 17- — The Croxteth stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Ogden's b. c. Harpurhey by Voltaire. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. F. R. Price's br. c. Captain Pops by Priam. The Mersey stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Fowler's br. c. Profligate by Emancipation. A plate of 70 sovs., two mile heats, won by Mr. Mostyn's ch. c. by Grand- Duke out of Spavina. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, h. ft., with 20 added four subscribers, Mr. F. R. Price's ch. f. Zillah by Reveller walked over. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, three subscribers, won by Col. Cradock's ch. c. by Recovery out of Primrose. The Tradesman's cup, value 200 sovs., &c., fifty-one subscribers, twenty-four of whom 410 HISTORY OF THE paid only 5 sovs. each, Lord Eglinton's b. c. St. Bennett by Catton, 1 ; Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Harkaway, 2. Thursday. — The St. Leger stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes' ch. c. Appleton Lad by Humphrey Chnker. The Chester- field Produce stakes, eight subscribers, won by Lord Stanley's ch. c. by Velocipede out of Armida. The Derby handicap of 10 sovs. each, with 80 added, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Heseltine's br. c. Slashing Harry by Voltaire. Her Majesty's plate, two mile heats, won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. St. Martin, 4 1, I, ; Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Harkaway, 1, 2, dr. Friday. — The Stanley stakes, won by Mr. F. R. Price's br. c. Captain Pops. The Knowsley Dinner stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Derby's ch. c. Ole Bull by Taurus. The Stand cup, nine sub- scribers, won by Lord Derby's ro. c. Parolies by Augustus or Shaks- peare. The Selling stakes, two mile heats, won by Mr. Fairlie's gr. c. Pyramid by Falcon. Hijjpodrome, Eighth Meeting, Thursday, July 26. — Tlie Welcome stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Shepherd's gr. g. Jim Ci'ow by Gustavus. The Screw stakes, won by Mr. Barker's b. g. Con- servative. Saturday. — The Welter stakes, won by Mr. Barker's b. h. Reform by Don Cossack, The Welcome stakes, handicap, won by Mr. Webb's b. m. Pauline. The Screw stakes, won by Mr. Bruce's b. g. Spicy Bill. Goodwood, Tuesday, July 31. — The Craven stakes, twelve sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's br. h. Mus by Bizarre. Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Industry by Priam beat Lord Exeter's Romania by Sultan, one mile, 500 sovs., h. ft. The Levant stakes, won by Mr. Wreford's br. f. Wapiti, sister to Wintonian, by Camel. The Draw- ing-room stakes, eighteen subscribers to the sweepstakes, and nine- teen to the bonus, won by Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Chapeau d'Espagne by Doctor Syntax. The Inn- keeper's plate of £50, &c., won by Captain Pettit's b. h. Caliph by Sultan. Wednesday. — Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Wreford's br. f. Wapiti walked over. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's br. f. Wapiti. The Goodwood stakes, one hundred and eighteen subscribers, seventy-eight of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Theobald's br. c. Louther- bourg, 1 ; Lord Suffield's St. Luke by Bedlamite, 2. This race occa- BRITISH TURF. 411 sioned an inquiry which we have noticed elsewhere. The City plate of 100 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's Mushy Bizarre. The Racing sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus. The Molecombe stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's br. f. Wapiti. The Gold cup, forty subscribers, won by Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Harkaway by Economist.* TheQueen's plate, won by Lord Suffield'sch. h. St. Luke. The Duke of Richmond's plate of 100 sovs., last mile, won by Lord Jersey's b. f. Joannina by Priam. Friday. — Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., three subscribers, the Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Bulwark by Defence walked over. A Free cup, the gift of Lord Suffield for three years old and upwards, handicap. Craven Course, won by Capt. Gardner's ch. h. Toothill by ITie Colonel. The Cowdray stakes, won by Capt. Gardner's br. c. Ochil- tree by Gaberlunzie. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs. with 150 added by the Marquis of Exeter, sixteen subscribers, eight of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Robertson's ch. g. Olympic by Reveller. Wolverhampton, Monday, August 13. — The Trial stakes, won by Mr. F. R. Price's ch. f. Zillah by Reveller. A Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, five subscribers, Mr. Mott's ch. c. Lustre by Eman- cipation walked over. The Wolverhampton stakes, thirty-five sub- scribers, twenty of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. St. Bennet's by Catton. The Ladies' purse, won by Mr. Johnson's br. h. Job Trotter by Robin Hood. Tuesday. — The St. Leger stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Fouler's ch. c. Gilbert Gurney by Muley. The Chillington stakes, won by Col. Anson's b. c. Nickleby by Jerry. The Cleveland cup, twenty-two subscribers, Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Harkaway by Eco- nomist, 1 ; Mr. Bowe's ch. c. Epirus, 2. Wednesday. — The Wrottesley stakes, won by Mr. F. R. Price's ch. f. Zillah by Reveller. A Foal stakes, reduced to a match, Mr. F. R. Price's ch. f. Zillah walked over. The Hollyoak stakes, thirty-three subscribers, eighteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Fowler's br. h. Heron by Bustard. The Himley park stakes, six subscribers, won by Capt. Lamb's ch. c. Metal by Winton. * A short time after the race, two Irish gentlemen waited on the Duke of Richmond, on the part of Mr. Ferguson, and requested permission to present the cup to the Duchess. The Duke, however, declined the compliment, on the ground that it would be establishing a precedent which might be injurious to future entries for this stake. 412 HISTORY OF THE A Hurdle stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Jenkin's dun m. Duenna by Reveller. Lewes, Wednesday, August 15. — ^The Lewes stakes, twenty-two subscribers, fifteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Theobald's br. c. Loutherbourg. The Cup stakes, with 50 added by the Hon. C. C. Cavendish and G. Darby, Esq., Members for the eastern division of the county, won by Mr. Shelley's b. c. Bay Hampton by Zinganee. The Borough Member's plate of £50, Mr. Jackson's br. c. Primus by Scipio. Thursday. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Wickham's b. h. Pincher by Lapdog. A plate of ^50, won by Lord Chesterfield's eh. f. by Priam out of Speculator's dam. A handicap sweepstakes of 3 sovs., with 40 added, eight subscribers, won by Mr. T. P. Arm- strong's b. f. Heloise by Theodore. Salisbury, Thursday, August 16. — The Wiltshire stakes, twenty-six subscribers, twenty-one of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. J. Finch's b. g. Logic by Lottery. Produce sweepstakes of £50, six subscribers, Mr. Wreford's b. c. by Defence out of Liver- pool's dam walked over. Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. J. Her- bert's gr. h. Luck's- all by Tramp Friday.— A handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs., eight subscribers, two of whom paid 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. C. Finch's br. m. May- flower by Jerry. The City Members' plate of 50 sovs. won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. c. Ratsbane by Muley. The Gold cup, ten sub- scribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Chapeau d'Espagne by Dr. Syntax. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Fulwer Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence. Devon and Exeter, (on Haldon, near Exeter), Wednesday, August 22.— The Devonshire stakes, twenty-six subscribers, fifteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Chapeau d'Es- pagne by Dr. Syntax. The Gold cup, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. c. Ratsbane. The City purse 50 sovs. b. c. Ratsbane. Eghnrn, Tuesday, August 28. — The Gold cup, in specie, ten sub- scribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. c. Tawney Owl by Buzzard. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Dixon's ch. f. by Langar out of Candia's dam. Wednesday. — Produce stakes of 50 sovs. each, five subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's br. f. Paragua by Sir Hercules. The Surrey and Middlesex stakes, thirty-five subscribers, seven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Sadler's b. h. Combat by Defence, BRITISH TURF. 413 half bred. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., three subscribers, won by Mr. Scott's br. f. Queen of Queens by Sir Hercules. Thursday. — The Sunning Hill stakes, handicap, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Balchin's b. f. Lady Agnes by Cain. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., four subscribers, won by Capt. Williamson's br. f. Lady Geraldine by The Colonel. The Queen's plate, won by Sir. G. Heathcote's ch. h. Valentissimo by Velocipede. Doncaster, Monday, September 17. — The Fitzwilliam stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing by Dr. Syntax. The Champagne stakes, twenty-two subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. f. Ehza by Physician. Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Harkaway by Economist. Produce stakes of 100 sovs. each, four subscribers. Sir W. Bulkeley's ch. c. Bangalore by Battledore walked over. Tuesday. — The Cleveland stakes, thirteen subscribers, four of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Prize-flower by Priam, half bred. The Great St. Leger stakes, sixty six sub- scribers, Lord Chesterfield's Don John by Tramp or Waverley out of Lepanto's dam, 1 ; Col. Peel's br. c. Ion by Cain, 2. Produce stakes of 100 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Powlett's b. c. by Langar out of Miss Fanny's dam walked over. Four years old stakes of 20 sovs. .each, three subscribers, Mr. Bowes' ch. c. Epirus by Langar walked over. Wednesday. — The Foal stakes, three subscribers, Mr. Bowes' ch. c. Jagger by Actseon walked over. The Selling stakes, seven sub- scribers, won by Sir. W. Scott's b. h. The Count by Figaro. The Corporation plate of £50, won by Mr. S. King's b. c. Vernal by Actaeon. Thursday. — The three years old sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's b. c. Albemarle by Young Phantom. The Gold cup, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Don John. The two years old stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Womald's gr. c. Bolus by Physician. The Gascoigne stakes, five subscribers. Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Don John walked over. Friday. — The Scarborough stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Perkins' b. c. Lanercost by Liverpool. The Filly stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. S. L. Fox's bl. c. The Doctor by Doctor Syntax. The Victoria handicap, won by Mr. Dennison's b. c. Percy by Margrave. The Town plate of £100, won by Mr. St. Paul's Creeping Molly. 414 HISTORY OF THE Bedford, Wednesday, September 26. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Lord H. Seymour's b. h. Scroggins by Tramp. A purse of £50, won by Mr. Stevens' gr. c. Gimcrack by Stumps. The two years old stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Carter's b. c. Brabant Lap- dog. The Woburn stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. V, King's br. c. Ruby by Reveller. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added, &c., won by Mr. Delme RadclifFe's ch. h. Vagrant by Tramp. The Bedford- shire stakes, won by Mr. Coleman's b. h. Calmuck by Zinganee. The Corporation and Town plate of £50 won by Mr. V. King's b. f. Surprise by St. Patrick. Heaton Park, Wednesday, September 26. — The Stanley stakes, won by Lord Stanley's b. f. Miss Bowe by Catton, rode by the Earl of "Wilton. Tlie Champagne stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Heseltine's b. f. Shadow by the Sadler. The Heaton Park stakes, thirty-four subscribers, twenty-one of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Prize-flower by Priam, half bred. Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Harkaway and Lord Miltown's ch. f. Cruiskeen started but fell. A Gold cup, value 100 sovs., eight subscribers. Lord Westminster's br. c. Cardinal Puff" by Pantaloon walked over. The St. Leger stakes, thirteen subscribers. Lord Chesterfield's br. c. Don John by Tramp or Waverley walked over. Thursday. — A piece of gold plate, the gift of the Earl of Eglinton, added to a sweepstakes of 15 sovs., 10 ft., T. Y. C, sixteen sub- scribers, won by Mr. Ogden's br. c. Harpurhey by Voltaii'e. Han- dicap plate of 100 sovs., the gift of the Earl of Wilton, gentlemen riders, won by Lord Stanley's ch. h. Amurash by Langar ; Earl of Wilton. A plate of £50, gentlemen riders. A, F., won by Mr. S, King's b. c. Vernal by Actseon ; Mr. Kent. Friday. — The Claret stakes, ten subscribers, won by Col. Anson's b. c. Nickleby by Jerry. The Gold cup, value 200 sovs., &c., gentle- men riders, twenty-three subscribers, four of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Bowes' ch. c. Jagger by Actaeon. The Dinner stakes, handicap, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wood's b. f. by Humphrey Clinker out of sister to May-day. 100 sovs. given by the club, handicap, gentlemen riders, won by Mr. Mc. Donough's b. h. The Sluggard. Newmarket First October Meeting, Tuesday, October 2. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Greviile's ])r. f. Hilda BRITISH TURF. 4 1 5 by Chateau Margaux. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, won by Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus. The Hopeful stakes, twenty-three subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Reel by Camel. Lord Suffield's ch. m. Arsenic by Tlie Colonel beat Mr. Greville's b. c. Mango, T. Y. C, 200 sovs. Tlie Bucking- ham stakes, four subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Macremma by Sultan. Wednesday. — The St. Leger stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Col. Peel's b. h. Mr. Waggs by Langar. £50, D. I., won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Rat-trap by Bizarre. Thursday- — The Rutland stakes, nine subscribers, won by Gen. Yates' b. c. Canute by Cain. The Town plate, won by Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca by Sultan. The Queen's plate, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Rat-trap. Royal Caledonian Hunt and Western Meeting at Ayr, Tuesday Oc- tober 9. — Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., five subscribers. Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle walked over. The Ayr gold cup of 100 gs. value, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsey's bl. h. Inheritor by Lottery. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Capt. Richard- son's b. g. Deceiver by Paulowitz. The Caledonian St. Leger, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsey's br. c. Lanercost by Liverpool. Wednesday. — The Caledonian cup, value 100 gs. for Scotch bred horses, Mr. Meiklam's b. f. Modesty by Malek walked over. A plate of £50, won by Mr Meiklam's b. f. Modesty. A Maiden plate of £50, won by Mr. Wauchope's ch. c. Suleiman by Sultan. The Caledonian Coplow, won by Mr. J. O. Fairlie's br. h. Valentine by Lottery. Thursday. — The whip, won by Mr. Fairlie's ch. c. Abraham New- land by Malek. The EgUnton Gold cup, won by Mr, Scott's br. g. Oswald by Conductor. £50, won by Mr. Merry ch. c. Bedershin. Two years old stakes of 25 sovs. each, won by Lord Eghnton's b. c. Uriah by Priam. £50, won by Mr. Merry's br. m. Florentia by Jerry. Her Majesty's plate won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost by Liverpool, Newmarket Second October Meeting, October 15. — Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant. The Garden stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's br. f. Morella by Emilius. Col. Peel's ch. m. Vulture 416 HISTORY OF THE by Langar received forfeit from Lord Lichfield's b. h. The Carpenter, T. Y. C, 500 sovs., h. ft. Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel, received forfeit from Mr. Greville's b. c. Mango, Ab. M., 500 sovs., h. ft. £50, T. Y. C, won by Lord Tavistock's eh. c. All-fours by Augustus. The Clearwell stakes, thirty-seven subscribers, the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Reel by Camel, I. Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Mer- ganse, 2. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's b. f. Hilda by Chateau Margaux. Lord Exeter's ch. f. Mecca by Sultan beat Lord G. Bentinck's d'Egville, A. F., 200 sovs., h. ft. Thursday. — The Town plate, won by Mr. Shelley's br. f. Paraguay by Sir Hercules. Handicap plate of ^glOO, A. F., won by Lord Jersey's b. f. Joannina by Priam. Handicap sweepstakes, eight sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Chymist by Zinganee. Lord SuflSeld's ch. m. Arsenic by The Colonel and Lord G. Ben- tinck's ch. c. d'Egville by The Colonel, T. Y. C, 200 sovs., h. ft., ran a dead heat. The Prendergast stakes, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Dixon's b. c. Camelhno by Camel. £50, A. F., won by the Duke of Rutland's br. c. Rat-trap by Bizarre. The Duke of Rutland challenged for the whip, and named Rat-trap. The challenge not having been accepted the whip was resigned to the Duke of Rut- land. Holywell Hunt, Tuesday, October 16. — Produce stakes of 50 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Sir R. W. Bulkeley's b. f. Piccotie by Teniers. The Pengwan stakes, five subscribers, won by Lord West- minster's br. c. Cardinal PufF by Pantaloon walked over. Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs., Mr. Mostyn's br. f. Brown Duchess by Camel walked over. The Champagne stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. Malvolio by Liverpool. The Mostyn stakes, twenty- one subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's br. c. Cardinal PufF. Thursday. — The Mostyn handicap, sixteen subscribers, ten of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Westminster's Cardinal Puff". A Post sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, four subscribers. Lord Westminster's b. c. Cardinal PufF walked over. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, five subscribers, won by Lord Stanley's br. f. Velocity by Velocipede. The Holywell Hunt plate, four subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's br. c. Cardinal PufF. Newmarket Houyhton Meetitnj, Monday, October 29. — llie Criterion stakes, thirty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Watts* b. f. Cara by Bel- BRITISH TURF. 4l7 shazzar. Col. Peel's ch. m. Vulture by Langar received forfeit from Lord Lichfield's b. h. The Carpenter, D. M,, 200 sovs., h. ft. Tuesday. — First class, handicap plate of £75, won by Col, Wal- pole's ch. c. Blankney by Velocipede. Second class, handicap plate of £75, D. L, won by Mr. Pettit's b, c. St. Francis by St. Patrick. Wednesday. — Handicap plate, won by Mr. Ford's b. c. Quo Minus by Zinganee. Subscription plate, won by Mr. Tliornhill's b. g. St. Peray by St. Patrick. Thursday. — Subscription handicap plate of £50, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Hoogley by the Colonel. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, Ab. M., won by the Duke of Richmond's b. f. Ruby by Camel. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Bond's b. f. Maid of the Mill by Partisan. Mr. Greville's b. f. Mo- rella by Emilius beat Lord Exeter's ch. f Mecca. Friday. — The Nursery stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Newton's br. f. Retrospect by Cetus or Rowton. Mr, Pettit's St. Francis by St. Patrick beat Lord Exeter's br. f. Velure. The Duke of Portland's b. c. Boeotian beat Mr. Thomhill's br. f. Joannina by Priam. Lord Suffield's br. c. Caravan by Camel beat Lord G. Ben- tinck's gr. c. Grey Moraus, T. M. M., 500 sovs. Mr. Ford's ch. f, Mumma by Rowton and the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Vale of Bel- voir by Langar, first half, Ab. M., 200 sovs., h. ft., ran a dead heat. The Gunton stakes 200 sovs., six subscribers, the Duke of Rich- mond's b, f. Reel by Camel walked over. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1838. Newmarket, May 1. — Velure by Picton, four years old, 8st. 4lb., R,C, May 3. — Redshank by Sandbeck, five years old, lOst. 8lb., R. C. Chester, May 8. — Exorable by Memnon, five years old, lOst.; thrice round. Manchester, June 6. — The Potentate by Langar, six years old, lOst. 5lb.; heats, three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, June 12. — Valentissimo by Velocipede, six years old, lOst. 5lb ; from the New Mile post, once round and in. Hampton, June 2\. — Cornborough by Tramp, four years old, 9st. lllb.; heats, twice round and a distance. VOL. II. E E 418 HISTORY OF THE Newcastle, June 26.— Bl. c. by Velocipede out of Miss Fanny and Hackfall by Acteeon, both three years old, 7st. 2lb.; three mile heats. Ipswich, July 3.— Troilus by Priam, four years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 17.— Mulberry Wine by Margrave, three years old 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Liverpool, July 19.— St. Martin by Actaeon, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Guilford, July 24. — Mulberry Wine, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Edinburgh, July 24. — Burletta by Action, six years old, lOst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Lancaster, July 26.— St. Martin, three years, 7st. 51b.; two mile heats. Goodwood, August 2. — St. Luke by Bedlamite, five years old, Qst. 13lb.; about three miles and five furlongs. Letves, August 16. — Pincher by Lapdog, aged, lOst. 3lb.; heats, the New Course. Salisbury, August 16. — Luck's-all by Tramp, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; three mile heats. Chelmsford, August 21. — Daedalus by Buzzard, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; two mile heats. York, August 22. — Primefit by Actaeon, three years old, 7st. 2lb.; three miles. August 23. — Slashing Harry by Voltaire, four years old, 8st. 12lb.; two miles. Canterbury, August 23. — Bay Hampton by Zinganee, three years old, 8st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Northampton, August 29. — Calmuck by Zinganee, five years old, 9st. 9lb.; three mile heats. Egham, August 30. — Valentissimo, six years old, lOst. 2lb.; two miles and a distance. Weymouth, August 30. — I -wish-you- may-get-it by Defence, three years old, 8st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Warwick, September 6. — Red Rover by Lottery, aged, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. Lichfield, September 12. — The Potentate, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 419 Leicester, September 12. — Catherina by Whisker, aged, lOst. 3lb.; thrice round. Doncaster, September 17. — Harkaway by Economist, four years old, 9st.; four miles. Shrewsbury, September 20. — Heron by Bustard, five years old, 9st. 9lb.; three miles. Bedford, September 26. — Scroggins by Tramp, five years old, 9st. 9lb.; three miles. Lincoln, September 27. — Bees-wing by Doctor Syntax, five years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. Newmarket, October 4. — Rat-trap by Bizarre, four years old, lOst. 71b.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, October 12. — Lanercost by Liverpool, three years old, 7st. 9lb.4 four miles. Nottingham, October 12. — Eaglet by Falcon, four years old, 9st.4lb., two mile heats. Carlisle, October 27. — The Doctor by Doctor Syntax, four years old, 9st.; four miles. IN IRELAND. Currayh, April 24. — Cruiskeen by Sir Hercules, five years old, 7st. 71b.; four miles. April 26. — Bontibok by Helenus, three years old, 8st.; four miles. April 28. — Harkaway, three years old, Sst.; three miles. June 12. — Harkaway, four years old, list.; four miles. June 15. — Harkaway, four years old, Sst. 3lb.; three miles. Bellewstown, June 28. — Maria by Sir Hercules, five years old, Sst. 9lb.; three mile heats. Down Royal Corporation, July 25. — Daxon by Langar, aged, Sst. ]3lb.; four mile heats. July 27. — Arthur by Sir Hercules, five years old, 9st.; two mile heats. Curragh, July 25. — Frank by Speculation, four years old, Sst. 71b.; two miles. July 27. — Emu by Picton, six years old, 9st.; four miles. September 5. — Maria Victoria by Sir Hercules, five years old, list. 71b.; four miles. E E 2 420 HISTORY OF THE September 6. — M.P. by Young Blacklock, three years old, 8st. 51b.; two miles. September 7. — Gipsy by Sir Hercules, five years old, Qst. 12lb.; four miles. October 17. — George by Roller, three years old, 7st. 9lb.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate, Curragh, September 8. — Magpie by Young Blacklock, four years old, 7st. lllb. ; four miles. In the list which follows, we have given as cor- rectly as we believe possible, the number and value of the races won in this year by horses got by the sires whose names are attached, viz : — £ By The Abbot 1 Winner of 3 Prizes, value 46 „ Actfeon 14 >» 42 3,836 „ Acupuncturer >} 2 99 „ Acorn >> 2 70 „ Adventurer » 2 80 „ Argantes >> 1 50 „ Astbury 5» 2 193 „ Augustus » 1 50 „ Barytes »> 1 30 „ Battledore 3 J> 4 525 „ Bay Malton 2 »> 6 317 „ Beagle 3 » 4 395 „ Bedlamite 9 » 20 1,507 „ Ben Ledi I J» I 50 ,, Belshazzar 1 >> 1 1,020 „ Belzoni 4 » 5 249 „ Bizarre 3 „ 12 2,030 „ Bobadil 1 >y 4 355 „ Bob Logic 1 „ 1 225 „ Brownlock 1 „ 1 25 „ Brutandorf 12 „ 24 1,311 >, Burgundy 1 „ 2 69 „ Bustard 3 ,, 19 1,722 ,^ Buzzard 4 »> 8 4,195 BRITISH TURF. 421 £ By Cadiz 1 Winner of 1 Prize, , value 40 „ Cadland 2 5 » 244 „ Cain 6 14 )> 1,880 ., Camel 9 24 >' 10,065 „ Cardinal Puff 1 3 » 362 „ Catton 3 9 >i 2,455 „ Cetus 1 1 „ 250 „ Champion 1 3 » 195 „ Chateau Margaux 2 5 » 395 „ Clinker 1 1 » 340 „ The Colonel 9 19 » 3,050 „ Comus 2 8 » 5,540 „ Conductor 1 3 yp 65 „ Confederate 2 4 j> 430 „ Corinthian 2 5 » 455 „ Conservator 1 1 >> 40 „ Cripple 1 5 » 206 „ Defence 10 24 » 4,605 „ De Vere 1 4 )f 225 „ Doctor Eady 3 3 >> 125 „ Doctor Faustus 6 18 » 904 „ Doctor Syntax 5 IC » 3,038 „ Don Cossack 1 4 „ 154 „ Duplicate 2 2 >» 60 „ Economist 1 4 >i 1,195 „ Eghnton 1 1 }) „ Emancipation 4 7 » 677 „ EmiUus 10 18 » 4,560 „ Falcon 3 9 „ 545 „ Figaro 3 12 j> 701 „ Filho da Puta 4 „ 3 » 140 „ Firman 2 5 » 337 „ Flexible 2 12 » 647 „ Fungus 2 » 2 » 83 „ Gainsborough 1 » 1 » 100 " Gaberlunzie 2 „ 3 }> 255 „ Grand Duke 1 » 1 » 60 „ Grimaldi (son of) 2 „ 5 » 371 '122 HISTORY OF THE 5y Grenadier Winner of 1 Prize , value 30 „ Grey Pretender 1 » 30 „ Guerilla 3 » 171 „ Gustavus 5 » 230 „ Harry 1 „ 13 „ Harlequin (the Arab ) 1 I » 24 „ Helenus 1 )} 30 „ Hesperus 1 » 48 „ Hindostan 1 » 50 „ Humphrey Chnker 9 » 1,040 „ Incubus 3 j> 158 „ Irish Homer 1 >> 37 „ Ishmael 1 „ 100 „ Jerry 12 „ 1,306 „ Johnny Raw 1 » 100 „ Jujube 7 „ 410 „ Juniper (son of) 1 „ 28 „ Lambtonian I » 55 „ Langar 17 39 „ 3,850 „ Langolee 2 j> 90 ,, Lapdog 2 3 „ 210 „ Laurel 2 6 » 711 „ Liverpool 4 14 » 2,085 „ Longwaist 2 4 „ 230 „ Lottery 8 22 » 2,167 „ Ludford 1 1 >> „ Luxborough 2 2 » 69 „ Macadam 1 2 » 15 „ Magnet 1 4 »» 109 „ Malek 2 8 „ 1,365 „ Mameluke 3 9 >> 715 „ Margrave 3 6 » 405 „ Master Henry 1 1 >} 45 „ Medora 2 5 >t 356 „ Memnon 3 11 „ 1,633 „ Merchant 1 3 335 „ Merman 1 3 » 90 „ Mozart 1 2 >» 80 „ Mulatto 1 1 40 BRITISH TURF. 423 £ ByMuley 8 Winners of 23 Prizes, value 1,890 Napoleon le Grand, " (son of Blacklock) Napoleon, (son of" " Bob Booty) „ Oppidan „ Palmerin „ Pantaloon „ Partisan „ Patron „ Paulowitz „ Y. Pavilion „ Peter Lely „ Percy „ Y. Phantom ,, Philip the First „ Physician „ Picton „ Piscator „ Polygar „ Predictor „ Priam „ Rajah „ Recordon „ Rector „ Recovery „ Remnant „ Reveller „ Son of Reveller „ Richard* Robin Hood, (son' of Octavius) Robin Hood, (son of Blacklock) „ Rossini „ Rowton „ Rubens * The prizes won by this horse's get were merely a Farmer's purse and a Tradesman's cup, of little value. }' » 1 »» 35 h >» 2 » 170 1 » 1 ry 40 2 » 4 » 195 5 „ 14 » 1,615 2 » 5 » 275 1 » 2 >y 100 1 y* 7 » 380 1 y> 1 » 21 2 >f 2 » 85 2 „ 10 y 615 3 „ 4 j> 1,255 1 y> 3 j> 142 6 y, 8 » 2,085 2 „ 5 >> 570 1 „ 2 j» 83 1 „ 1 » 35 1 „ 2 „ 90 13 >y 35 » 8,493 2 „ 6 j> 459 1 » 1 „ 200 1 » 1 » 58 2 » 7 » 705 1 j> 1 „ 50 9 >» 23 „ 2,082 I „ 4 >» 276 1 >y 2 " }^ )> 2 « 36 }^ » 5 >y 436 1 „ 1 y> 50 3 » 4 y> 940 1 „ 5 j^ 134 424 HISTORY OF THE £ By Ruby 1 Winner of 1 Prize , value 40 „ St. Nicholas 6 12 698 „ St. Patrick 7 20 1,589 „ The Saddler 2 4 845 „ Sailor 1 2 78 „ Sampson 1 1 21 „ Sandbeck 4 8 468 „ Saracen 1 1 45 „ Scipio 1 1 50 „ Shakspeare 5 12 600 „ Shrigley 2 5 267 „ Sir Benjamin 1 3 150 „ Sir Hercules 6 10 1,120 „ Sober Robin 1 2 190 „ Spot 1 1 30 „ Strephon 1 3 95 „ Stumps 4 12 648 „ Sultan 14 24 3,940 „ Swap 2 2 105 „ Tamworth 1 1 50 „ Teniers 1 2 230 „ Taurus 4 15 3,653 „ Theodore 2 2 95 „ Tiresias 1 „ 1 100 „ Tinker 2 2 14 „ Tramp* 7 11 990 „ Tranby 2 4 „ 180 „ Troy 1 4 „ 215 „ Vanish 2 » 7 „ 460 „ Velocipede 18 >» 37 „ 6,481 „ Viscount 1 „ I „ 30 „ Voltaire 9 „ 18 » 1,999 „ Wamba 3 )> 8 j> 220 * Don John, the winner of the St. Leger In 1838, although described as got by Tramp or Waverley, to make his nomination valid, was really by the latter horse. His dam was put to both stallions, but Waverley was his sire, the mare haWng broke to Tramp, and several weeks expired before her being j)ut to Waverley, to whose time the foal was dropped to a day. We have therefore added the amount of the St. Leger Stakes to the amount won by winners got by Waverley. BRITISH TURF. 425 £ „ Waverley 6 Winners of 25 Prizes, value 2733 „ Whalebone „ Whisker „ Winton „ Woodman „ Worthy Wrangler, (son of' Rajah) „ Zinganee Total £138,030. After the Newmarket Craven Meeting, we find the favourites for the Derby and Oaks occupying the following positions in the " betting market," the true " pulse of public opinion," viz. : — THE DERBY. 2 » 5 » 360 1 » 5 '» 595 1 It 2 »» 95 1 „ 5 » 198 1 » 2 .. 64 h » 3 M 36 6 » 20 " 2,869 7 to I against Lord Jersey's Phoenix. 8 „ ] If Mr. Payne's Young Rowton. 10 „ ] )> Lord G. Bentinck's Grey Momus 11 „ ] '3 Lord Suffield's Bamboo. 12 „ I » Mr. Armitage's Nonplus colt. 16 „ ' J> Col. Peel's Ion. 17 „] >J Mr. E. Peel's The Early Bird. 20 „ » Mr. Coombe's Cobham. 20 „ '■ }t Lord G. Bentinck's d'Egville. THE OAKS. 7 to 1 against Mr. Batson's Vesperillo. 10 „ 1 „ Mr. E. Peel's Ninny. 11 „ 1 „ Lord SufBeld's Calisto. 13 „ 1 „ Mr. Mostyn's Brown Duchess. Although Phoenix succeeded in winning the Kiddlesworth stakes with ease, (beating, however, only a miserable field of horses, and at a wretched 426 HISTORY OF THE pace,) and thus became favourite through the favour of " the strong party," who are ever ready to place Lord Jersey's horses in the front rank for the great Epsom stakes, nevertheless he could not have maintained his position but for the declared determination of his owner that he should not start again previous to the Derby. Nothing daunted by Bamboo's defeat by Lord G. Bentinck's Grey Momus for the 2000 gs. stakes in the first Newmarket Spring Meeting, his noble owner, Lord Suffield, matched him against the Grey for 300 so vs., the weights and distance being the same as for the 2000 gs. stakes. This match was run on the last day of the meeting, and was a '• second edition" of the previous defeat. Grey Momus winning cleverly by two lengths. For the 2000 gs. stakes, the odds were 6 to 4 against Bam- boo, and 4 to 1 against Grey Momus. For the match, the Grey was the favourite at 5 to 2, and as many considered the first race had been falsely run, and consequently backed Bamboo for the match, much money is supposed to have changed hands on its decision. The following may be quoted as about the cor- rect state of the betting after the First Newmarket Spring Meeting, viz. : — THE DERBY. 4 to 1 against Lord G. Bentinck's (iirey Momus. 6 „ 1 ,, Lord Jersey's Phoinix. BRITISH TURF. 427 9 to 1 against Mr. H. Coombe's Cobham. 12 „ 1 „ Lord G. Bentinck's d'Egville. 14 „ 1 „ Col. Peel's Ion. 20 „ 1 „ Lord Stradbroke's Beggarman. 50 „ 1 „ Mr. Edward's Drum Major. THE OAKS. 7 to 1 against Lord Albemarle's Barcarolle. 7 „ 1 „ Mr. Batson's Vesperillo. 8 „ 1 „ Mr. E. Peel's Ninny. 10 „ 1 „ Mr. Mostyn's Brown Duchess. With the exception of Cohham's becoming first favourite, these odds did not much vary until the eventful day which was to set so many conflicting opinions at rest. On the morning of the Grand Derby Day, Lord G. Bentinck declared to win with Grey Momus ; which announcement had the effect of immediately making the grey first favourite. On the breaking up of the betting-ring immediately previous to the race, the odds were about as fol- lows, viz. : — 5 to 2 against Grey Momus, 7 to 2 against Cobham, 7 to 1 against Phoenix, 8 to 1 against d'Egville, 13 to 1 against Ion, and about the same odds against Young Rowton, 25 to 1 against Lady-bird, 30 to 1 against Albemarle, 33 to 1 against Amato, 40 to 1 each against Conservator and Chymist, 50 to 1 against Bullion, &c. Nothing could exceed the sincere satisfaction with which the public generally hailed Sir Gilbert Heathcote's success, a favour well deserved by 428 HISTORY OF THE that genuine sportsman, whose system has ever been " to run for pubUc money, and never bet a shilling." Amato came in an easy winner by a length, Ion second, and Grey Momus a bad third. Mr. Coombes's " Crack," from which so much was expected, was nowhere, which gave rise to the usual surmises of " foul play, &c.," and led to proceedings between that gentleman and his trainer, Mr. Scott, which we shall presently notice. The amount lost on this race was comparatively small, the principal winners being the Earl of Chesterfield, Messrs. S. Smith, Myers, Barnes, Stubbs, &c., which latter gentlemen reside in the vicinity of Sir G. Heathcote's training stables, and had no doubt received hints that his Derby horse was not a " bad catch" at the price he stood at in the ring. Some of the Stock Exchange worthies are also said to have made some little pickings on this event ; while the principal sufferer among the legs was the well-known Mr. Crockford. A sort of influenza, in the shape of coughs and inflammatory sore throats, having taken all the best mares, being nearly all the original favourites, out of the field, viz. : — Barcarolle, Ninny, Vesperillo, Glenara and Larnaca — the Oaks was left apparently to a very indifferent lot. Of these, Calisto was the favourite, the odds being 5 to 2 against her, 9 to 2 against Industry, 8 to 1 against Mecca, (the winner of the 1000 gs. stakes,) &c. Contrary to BRITISH TURF. 429 the general expectation, this event occasioned much betting, and ended in an excellent race, although the pace was certainly not first rate. Industry won cleverly by a length, Mecca being a close third to Calisto. The Ascot and Goodwood Meetings this year do not deserve any particular notice beyond what will be found in our calendar, with the exception, however, of the dispute with regard to the identity of Mr. Theobald's Louther- bourg, the winner of the Goodwood stakes in this year, which we shall presently take occasion to explain more fully. Amato, a dark bay, about fifteen hands and a half, was got by Velocipede out of Jane Shore by Woeful, her dam Bella Donna by Seymour out of Gramarie by Sorcerer, dam by Sir Peter out of Deceit by Tandem, her dam Perdita by Herod out of Fair Forester by Sloe, her dam by Forester, grand-dam by Partner, Croft's Bay Barb, Make- less, Brimmer, Son of Dods worth, Burton Barb Mare. Industry was got by Priam out of Arachne by Filho-da-Puta, out of Treasure, her dam by Hya- cinthus out of Flora by King Fergus, Atalanta by Matchem, Lass of the Mill by Oroonoko, Old Tra- veller, Miss Makeless by Young Greyhound, Old Partner, Woodcock, Croft's Bay Barb, Makeless, Brimmer, Dicky Pierson, Burton Barb Mare. Doncaster races require a more particular notice, from the performances of Don John, by far the 430 HISTORY OF THE best three years old of his year. His per- formances as a two years old had, even after Epsom races, placed him next to Ion in the betting for the Doncaster St. Leger, and previous to the race he became first favourite, and nobly did he prove himself worthy of the confidence of his backers. The field for this year's St. Leger con- sisted of but seven horses, the smallest that for upwards of twenty years had started for this great stake. Nothing could exceed the ease with which this splendid colt won the St. Leger, cantering in before the field six or seven lengths in advance, which distance he could evidently have increased to almost any extent. Lord Chesterfield's success in winning both the Oaks and St. Leger was hailed by the public with general satisfaction, from the deserved popularity of that nobleman as a sincere and generous patron of British field-sports. Don John's next race was for the Doncaster Gold cup, and here he again showed his superiority, by beating, with 31b. extra, as winner of the St. Leger, Bee's-wing, the best mare on the northern turf. Don John won this match cleverly by two lengths. Don John, a bay horse, fifteen hands three inches high, was bred by Mr. Garforth in 1835, and sold when a foal to Mr. Ridsdale, at the sale of whose stud he was purchased by Lord Chester- field for 140 gs. He was got by Tramp or Wa- BRITISH TURF. 431 verley out of a Comus mare, her dam Marciana by Stamford out of Marcia by Coriander, Faith by Pacolet, Atalanta by Matchem, Lass of the Mill by Oronooko, Old Traveller, Miss Makeless by Young Greyhound, Old Partner, Woodcock, Croft's Bay Barb, Makeless, Brimmer, Dicky Pierson, Burton Barb Mare. We must not conclude our notice of Doncaster races without mentioning that Cobham, who not- withstanding his failure at Epsom, found backers at 16 to 1 on the day of the race, and started for the St. Leger, broke down near the distance, having run what is technically called very " dis- honest." From all accounts, this horse did not possess by any means first rate speed, added to which he was a most uncertain runner. Shortly after Epsom races, Mr. Harvey Coombe thought proper to remove his horse, Cobham, from Mr. Scott's stables ; which occasioned a corres- pondence between them relating to the whole affair, which Scott afterwards published, as he stated, for his own justification with his employers and the public. As the two following letters suf- ficiently show the merits of this disagreement, we shall confine ourselves to them, without offering an opinion as to which of the parties was in the wrong. In Bell's Life in London, published on the 15th of July, we find the following letter from Mr. 432 HISTORY OF THE Coombe to the editor, being in reply to a previous communication from Scott. Sir, " I have read in your paper of Sunday last, a letter addressed by Mr. John Scott to the Marquis of Westminster and other gentlemen, his em- ployers, together with some correspondence be- tween Mr. John Scott and myself. Without adverting at present to the first part of that statement, I shall proceed at once to the race for the Derby stakes at Epsom, and the subsequent treatment of my horse. I believed him to be a superior animal ; T was sanctioned in this belief by the public betting ; and I was confirmed in it by the assurance of Mr. John Scott. I was very much disappointed with his running, which, at the time, I attributed to illness. Immediately after the races of the day were over, that is, on the Wednesday, I went to the stables at Leatherhead. The horse appeared to me to be suffering from distemper, and Mr. John Scott told me that also was his opinion. On my return from London on Thursday evening, and in my way home, I went again to the stables, when the horse appeared easier and better, though in my opinion far from well. I told Mr. John Scott that I had come from London, that I had seen Mr. Field, the veterinary surgeon, who had promised that he would attend BRITISH TURF. 433 to any appointment for that evening or the next morning, as I was desirous that he should see the horse, and give me his opinion. Mr. John Scott appointed the next morning (Friday) at eleven o'clock. I left the stables in the belief that the horse would remain quiet until Mr. Field's arrival. *' Mr. John Scott, in his letter to Lord West- minster, states that he told me of his intention to try the horse on Friday morning. This I most positively deny. It has repeatedly struck me, if that had been his intention, he ought to have ap- prised me of it, and that under the peculiar cir- cumstances of the case, he ought to have been most anxious that I should have witnessed it. On the Friday, and at the time appointed by Mr. John Scott, I attended with Mr. Field, when we were told by Mr. John Scott that he had taken the horse out early that morning — that he had tried him with Bretbv and Albemarle — that he had won the trial, beating Albemarle 60 or 100 yards — that he had proved him to be as good as at his former trial — and that he had bled and physicked him. I was astonished at this announcement, and was inca- pable of making any remark at the instant. Mr. John Scott subsequently stated that he had no doubt the horse had been poisoned previously to the Derby race. He could suspect nobody, and he wished me to send down a Bow Street officer. VOL. !I. F F 434 HISTORY OF THE " On Saturday I was in London, and there I was told that on Thursday morning, the day after the race, the horse had been sweated at the very time 1 beheved him to be labouring under illness from the effect of the distemper, though it appears now to have been from the effect of the poison. I consider such treatment to be unexampled and most unjustifiable. I can never apply other epithets to such conduct. On Sunday, I heard from the foreman of Mr. John Scott, that his master was gone down to the north, and that my horse was to be taken away in a van on Thursday. I had previously determined to remove him from the charge of Mr. John Scott as soon as I could do it with safety to his health, and on Wednesday morning I took him home ; being, as I maintain, justified in so doing by the above facts, and the want of confidence Mr. Scott expressed in the people who had charge of him. " Mr. John Scott attempts to justify his con- duct under an agreement which he states he has from me. Now this agreement, as he calls it, is, I believe, a letter I wrote him soon after he re- ceived the horse, (about Christmas, 1836), and which, if it be of the nature Mr. Scott pretends, why does he not publish it ? I have no copy. " In placing my horse in Mr. Scott's stable, I could never have intended to forego my right to know what I required regarding the management. BRITISH TURF. 435 though I might not claim to direct it ; for whilst . he was engaged in my name, I felt myself respon- sible to the public. " I closed my correspondence with Mr. John Scott by stating that his threatened publication would not give the facts of the case. I feel confi- dent that I am borne out in this assertion, and I now willingly confide the matter to the judgment of the public. I am, &c., &c., H. COOMBE." Cobham, Surrey, July 12, 1838. To this letter Mr. Scott published the following reply in the same journal of the 22nd. TO THE EDITOR OF BELL's LIFE. " Sir, " I have a very short reply to make to Mr. Coombe's letter in your paper of Sunday last, re- specting my treatment of the horse, Cobham. Mr. Coombe denies that T told him it was my in- tention to try the horse on Friday morning. I re- peat what I have stated before, that I did tell Mr. Coombe that the horse should be tried again, for our mutual satisfaction, and that he did not object to it, or express any wish that I should defer it till after Mr. Field had seen him. I am surprised Mr. Coombe's memory should fail him on F F 2 436 HISTORY OF THE this point, as it was first discussed between us imme- diately after the Derby, and I said that if the horse went on well, and appeared no worse for the race, it would be most satisfactory to all parties to try him on Friday morning. With this understanding, I did not consider myself under any obligation to wait for Mr. Field to see him previously. The horse was apparently well on Friday morning, and I therefore tried him, as I had apprised Mr. Coombe I wished to do. I was aware that Mr. Coombe objected to my having bled and physicked the horse, but until the publication of his letter, I did not imagine he ever meant to say the horse was tried without his knowledge. I told Mr. Coombe, on the Thursday, that I had given the horse a gentle sweat that morning ; that he was not the worse for it ; that I fancied he appeared a little drowsy, but that he was in other respects well. I may have stated subsequently that I thought the horse must have had something done to him, as it was not possible to account for his running so badly in the race. I told Mr. Coombe also that I should be glad that a Bow Street officer should be sent down, if there was any chance of his dis- covering any unfair play. " Mr. Coombe says I attempt to justify my con- duct under an agreement I have from him. I do no such thing ; I only intend to shev/ that under that agreement Mr. Coombe's own conduct was not justifiable. I send you a copy of that part of Mr. BRITISH TURF. 437 Coombe's letter to me, when he first sent the horse Cobham to my 'stables, which alludes to the agreement, and shall be much obliged to you to publish it. In conclusion, I have only to say that I treated the horse exactly as I should if he had been my own property, and in the manner that my experience in training led me to beheve was the best under the circumstances of the case. I have the honour to be, &c., &c., John Scott. Liverpool, July 19, 1838 The following is the extract alluded to by Mr. Scott : "I send you the colt, who will, I hope, arrive safe. In regard to terms, you may recollect 1 told you I did not like training. You proposed to take him, pay all expenses, and give me half his winnings ; you to engage him as you pleased, but the colt to be mine. I acceded to those terms." Before offering our own remarks on this case, it is but fair that we should, injustice to Mr. Scott, give the opinions of the noblemen and gentlemen his employers, who after a perusal of the corres- pondence between him and Mr. Coombe, drew up the following statement, which they authorized him to make pubUc. '* John Scott — We have read the statement of correspondence you have sent us, and we are perfectly satisfied that you have 438 HISTORY OF THE done all that is necessary for your justification, and having no reason to doubt your integrity, shall continue our countenance and support as heretofore. " We are, &c., " Westminster. George Anson. Chesterfield. John Bowes. Wilton." Without reference to the immediate case in point, we may safely pronounce on the authority of the facts, admitted in the preceding correspon- dence, that Mr. Coombe did not receive that defe- rence and attention due to him as a gentleman and as a patron of the turf. This requires notice, as it has been, and is still, by no means an uncommon practice among the principal trainers, to assume a " freedom of speech and action" towards their employers, more especially towards those who may only place one or two horses occasionally under their management, which is entirely out of cha- racter between servant and master — the true posi- tion in which they stand. In the present instance, we find from Mr. Scott's own admission, that notwith- standing Mr. Coombe had signified his intention to bring down a veterinary surgeon to see his horse on Friday, on the same morning, previous to his arrival he sweats, bleeds and physics the horse ; well knowing all the time, that the surgeon could BRITISH TURF. 431) not judge of him when in such a condition, and that consequently both he and Mr. Coombe would have had their journey for nothing. Bearing in mind the great uncertninty, and con- sequently, the frequent inutility of pn cite trials, we should feel inclined to doubt that Cobham ever afforded his backers any really plausible hopes of evincing superiority in the grand struggle. No small share of popularity may also with safety be ascribed to Mr. Coombe's indirect influence, as the head of one of the principal brewing firms in the metropolis ; as it is only natural to suppose that the numerous publicans who deal with him, and who, it is well known, as a class, bet considerably on all the grand racing events, would, from " es- 'prit de corps,'" back their patron's horse with more than common zeal. However this may have been, it was certainly not to be expected that Mr. Scott, whatever might have been his own ideas as to the horse's real merit, should have undeceived his backers ; still, on the other hand, we would not, by any means, be understood as insinuating that he took any improper advantage of such knowledge. In consequence of an application of Lord Suf- field, the owner of St. Luke, which horse ran second to Mr. Theobald's Loutherbourg, the win- ner of the Goodwood stakes in this year, an in- quiry into the identity of Loutherbourg was insti- tuted by the Marquis of Exeter, as Steward of the last Goodwood races. 440 HISTORY OF THE It appeared that, in the year 1834, Farrall, the trainer at Epsom, and who trained and managed Mr. Holbrook's horses, named a colt for a stake at Epsom, to be run for in 1836, with the follow- ing pedigree : — ** Colt by Camel, out of Fancy by Phantom ;" whereas his real pedigree was that in which he was entered at Goodwood, which was as follows : — " Br. c. Loutherbourg, by Mameluke, dam (foaled in 1 828) by Smolensko, out of Miss Chance by Trinidad ; three years old," At the request of Lord Exeter, the inquiry was undertaken by Lords Jersey and Wharncliffe, who drew up a report unfavourable to Mr. Theobald's case, on the grounds of insufficiency of evidence, and that Mr. Theobald refused to allow them to examine his stud book containing the entries which concerned Mr. Holbrook's mares. Mr. Theobald, upon being asked by these noblemen why he had entered his horse for the Selling Plate at Good- wood, in 1837, under the second pedigree, replied, " that he did so, because he had been objected to at Epsom in the previous year, and that he knew he was got by Mameluke, and not by Camel, out of Fancy ; and that Fancy was by Smolensko out of Miss Chance, &c., although she had run as being by Phantom out of Miss Skim, and as half sister to Fashion, which mare was so bred." In consequence of this report. Lord Exeter di- rected the stakes to be withheld till he should have taken the opinion of tlie Jockey Club on the ques- BRITISH TURF. 441 tion of Racing Law arising out of it. At his re- quest, a General Meeting of the Members of the Club was called at Newmarket in the Second Oc- tober Meeting, and the following is an account of the proceedings on that occasion : — ** At the meeting of the Jockey Club, held at Newmarket on the 1 7th of October, when the Good- wood Stakes' case was brought forward, the ques- tion of Loutherbourg's pedigree was not taken into consideration, the Marquis of Exeter stating that he had taken upon himself, as Steward of Good- wood races, the responsibility of deciding that that horse started in 1837 under a false pedigree, upon the evidence adduced before Lords Jersey and Wharncliffe, which appeared in the Racing Calendar of the 11th of September. The question put by his Lordship for the opinion of the Club was only the following question of racing law : — " Mr. Theobald's horse Loutherbourg having won the Goodwood Stakes this year, and the pedi- gree under which that horse started in 1837 having been ascertained to be a false pedigree, by an in- vestigation which has taken place since the race, is Loutherbourg thereby disqualified, and the se- cond horse, St. Luke, entitled to the stake ?" Upon which those members of the Club who had an interest in the race retired ; the remaining Members chose the Duke of Portland as chairman, and after some discussion decided, by a majority of 442 HISTORY OF THE votes, that Loutlierboug was not thereby disqua- lified. In consequence of this decision, the stakes were paid to Mr. Theobald. In the commencement of this year, Lord Ber- ners, so long and generally known as " the Sporting Major Wilson of Newmarket," died in the 77th year of his age. His Lordship, who at the period of his death, was perhaps the oldest patron of the " Turf," of which, indeed, he was commonly styled the " Father," became latterly very eccen- tric, while the parsimonious ideas he contracted, would not allow him to keep up his stud in good form. The public were, therefore, not a little as- tonished when, in 1834, his horse Phosphorus, with a " queer leg," and 40 to 1 against him, be- ing besides under the direction and management of a person of no experience as a trainer, carried off the Derby, to the great delight of his noble owner — it being the first time of his winning that great stake. The following anecdote of his Lordship was pub- lished shortly after his death, and is by no means out of keeping with the character of a man of close habits : — Being in a country town attending some races, and having immediate occasion for some cash, he called at a banking house, and requested money for his cheque upon his London banker, stating BRITISH TURF. 443 his name. "My Lord," answered the banker, " there is no need for you to draw upon London ; we shall be happy to pay your draft upon our- selves, as we are in account with you for a consi- derable sum, which your Lordship lodged with us several years ago to your own credit." On the 14th of May, the promising young Jockey, Samuel Day, second son of John Day, of Danebury, died in his 20th year, from the effects of injuries received by a fall while hunting. He was the youngest jockey that ever won the St. Leger, and was rapidly getting into the highest estimation and practice in his profession. On the 2nd of April, Robert Robson, the well- known trainer, whose retirement from the turf we have previously noticed, died at Newmarket, aged 73. He commenced his prosperous career in 1793, with Sir Ferdinand Poole, for whom he trained Waxy, the winner of the Derby, which horse was afterwards the sire of three Derby winners, and as many winners of the Oaks, all trained by him. The Riddlesworth and the 2,000 and 1,000 guineas stakes fell, each, many times, to horses of his training ; besides which, he could boast of having brought out seven winners of the Derby, and twelve winners of the Oaks. In the course of six years, he had, in his stable, the following mares, the most celebrated of their day, viz. : — Lord Grosvenor's Violante and Meteora, and the Duke 444 HISTORY OF THE of Grafton's Penelope, Parasol, and Pelisse, which five won upwards of a hundred engagements. On Tuesday, the 10th of July, His Grace the Duke of Leeds expired at his residence in London, after only three days' illness, in the 63rd year of his age. The Northern Turf sustained a great loss by his death, as he had long been at once its brightest ornament and most liberal patron. His Grace commenced running horses in 1797, when Baron Conyers, and among the best of the long list of horses which passed through his hands, we may mention the names of Mowbray, Rasping, Mercu- tio. Blue Beard, Jenny Mills, Zohrab, &c. &c. His best horse, however, was the celebrated Octa- vian, the winner of the St. Leger, which he pur- chased when a foal, with its dam, from one of his own tenants, having taken a fancy to it while fol- lowing its dam in the plough. Lord Suffield being obliged to decline the turf, his racing stud was sold by Messrs. Tattersall, at their establishment, on the 13th of August, 1839, and fetched the following prices : — BROOD MARES, &c. Puce, by Morton, out of Pucelle, covered by Camel 1 50 gs. Albania, by Sultan, out of Marinella, ditto ditto 91 Juliana, by Partisan 54 Lunacy, covered by Bizarre 50 Gallopade's daui, covered by Bay Middleton 50 BRITISH TURF. 445 Espagnole, covered by Bizarre, with a colt foal by Glaucus 44 gs. Specie, by Scud, out of Quail 40 Zafra, sister to Zeal, covered by Bizarre. ... 30 Young Pipyliiia, covered by Bay Middleton 27 Georgiana, by Partisan, covered by Clearwell 25 A filly, by Gustavus, out of Peggy, 4 yrs. old 45 A bay yearling filly, by Camel, out of Zafra 21 A bay yearling filly, by Mulatto, out of Lunacy 20 HORSES IN TRAINING. Cowboy, by Voltaire, out of Dairymaid, 4 yrs. old 460 Bamboo, by Cain, dam by Picton, 3 yrs. old . 140 Sphynx, by Priam, out of Ambiguity, 2 yrs. old 85 Alan, by Colrick, out of Dahlia, 2 yrs. old ] 60 Alms, by Langar, out of Charity, 2 yrs. old 29 Calisto, by Camel, out of Ursula, 3 yrs. old 120 On the 27th of the same month, the racing and breeding stud of the late Mr. Sowerby was brought to the hammer, at the same establishment, when fourteen horses in training realised £820 ; twelve brood mares, £1,920 ; twelve yearlings, £970. The stallion Augustus, by Sultan, fetched £300, and Skiff, by Partisan, £120. In the Doncaster week, the late Duke of Leeds' stud was sold by Messrs. Tattersall, at the follow- ing prices : — Brood mares and foals. — Rhodocantha, 110 gs.; Lunaria, with a filly by Velocipede, 160gs.; Mrs. Rye, with ditto, 125gs.; Lady Marcia, with a colt by Voltaire, 95gs.; Marianne, with a colt by Muley Moloch, 210gs.; Sister to Redstart, 90gs.; and the Ebor mare, with a foal, by Muley Moloch, 160 gs. 44fi HISTORY OF THE Yearlings. — A colt by Velocipede, out of Mrs. Rye, 210gs.; a colt by Liverpool or Mulatto, out of Rhodocantha, 200gs.; a colt by the Mole, out of Marianna, 41gs.; a filly by Mulatto, out of Sister to Redstart, 21gs.; and a filly by Resolution, dam by Ebor, 66gs. Horses in training. — Arcturus, 150gs.; Ver- tumnus, 560gs.; Barbarina, 270gs.; two year old colt by Waverley, out of Rhodocantha, 50gs.; Po- dalirius, I70gs.; Marcellus, 115gs.; a two year old filly by Langar, 130gs.; a two years old colt by Winterfield, out of Mrs. Rye, 125gs.; a two years old colt by Belshazzar, out of Sister to Swin- ton, 170gs.; a two years old colt by Priam, out of Speculator's dam, 230gs. BRITISH TURF. 447 CHAPTER XI. Racing in Great Britain in 1839 — Remarks on Epsom, Ascot, Good- .wood, and Doncaster Races — Disputed pedigree of Bloomsbury — The Pauline affair — Sporting Obituary, &c., &c. PRINCIPAL STAKES, &C., IN 1839. Pytchley Hunt, March 12. — The Trial stakes, won by Mr. E. Peel's br. c. the Dean by Voltaire. The Tally-ho ! stakes, won by Mr. Fos- ter's ch. f. Bellissima by Bizarre. The Open stakes, won by Mr. Adams' b. f. Anne by Shakespeare. Coventry, March 13. — The Craven Trial Stakes, won by Mr. I. Walters's gr. c. Vertumnus by Velocipede or Actaeon. A Handicap of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Tomes's gr. g. Isaac by Figaro. The City stakes, won by Mr. Careless's b. g. Powick by Henwick. Epsom Spring Meeting, March 14. — Sweepstakes of 5 sovs., with 50 added, by Sir G. Heathcote, Bart., M.P., won by Capt. William- son's br. f. the Drama by Emihus. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. with 25 added, won by Mr. Shelley's br. f. Paraguay by Sir Hercules. Warwick Spring Meeting, March 20. — The Trial stakes, won by Mr. Rawlinson's b. c. Chilson by Fungus. The Debdale stakes, won by Captain Barton's Mark Anthony, aged. A forced Handicap of 10 sovs. each, Mr. Walters's b. c. Goldhurst by Confederate. Bedford Spring Meeting, March 21. — The Oakley stakes, won by Mr. P. Booth's b. g. Nottingham, aged. The Warden stakes, won by Mr. P. Booth's b. g. Nottingham. 448 HISTORY OF THE Croxton Park, March 21. — The Scurry stakes, won by Lord Ches- terfield's Bonny Jack by Jack Spigot, Lord Wiltbn, The Granby handicap, won by Mr. Maley's ch. f. Bellissima by Bizarre, Mr. Sad- ler. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Sir D. Baird's b g. Bustard by Penguin. The Farmers' handicap of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Smith's br. g. brother to Corringham. A Handicap sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Lord Suffield's b. h. Zethus by Mameluke, aged, Mr. Wliite ; The Billesden Coplow stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Ma- ley's Bellissima, 4 years ; Mr. Sadler. The Egerton stakes, won by Mr. Blake's Normanby by Economist ; Mr. Dixon. The Melton Plate, &c., won by Lord Howth's b. c. The Perfidious by Skylark ; owner. Newmarket Craven Meeting, Monday, April 1. — The Craven stakes, ten subscribers, Mr. Ford's b- c. Quo Minus by Zinganee, 4 years ; Robinson 1. Mr. Bowes's ch. h. Epirus, 5 years, 2 : 6 to 4 against Epirus, 4 to 1 against Quo Minus. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., thirteen subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's ch. c. Domino, bro- ther to Masquerade by Mameluke, 3 years old ; Cotton. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. h. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant, 6 years old ; ConoUy. The twenty-fifth Riddlesworth produce stakes, sixteen subscribers. Lord Jersey's b. c. Caesar, brother to Bay Middleton by Sultan ; Robinson 1. Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. EucHd by Emilius out of Maria 2 : 2 to 1 on Csesar. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs , thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid by Emilius ; Conolly. Produce stakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers. Lord Albemarle's br. c. Tros by Priam, received forfeit. Tuesday. — The Oatlands' stakes, thirteen subscribers, four of whom paid 10 sovs. forfeit, won by Captain Berkeley's br. h. Caravan by Camel ; Pavis. The sixth Tuesday Riddlesworth produce stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Ilderim by Emilius or Ishmael out of Filagree ; Robinson. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's b. c. Johannes by Reveller ; Ro- binson. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., nine subscribers, the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Flambeau by Taurus ; Robinson. Tlie Duke of Rut- land's b. c. Flambeau received forfeit from Lord Southampton's f. by Oppidan, R. M., 100 sovs., half forfeit. Wednesday. — Subscription Plate of £50, won by Lord Stradbroke's b. g. Fifer by the Colonel, 5 years old ; Nat. The Column produce BRITISH TURF. 449 stakes, twenty subscribers, won by the Duke of Portland's ch. f. Coenis by Tiresias ; Nat. Thursday . — Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Capt. WiUiamson's br. f. The Drama by Emilias ; Nat. The Vacillation Stakes, seven subscribers, three of whom paid the bonus. Lord Jersey's b. c. Caesar ; Robinson. Mr. Thomhill's ch. c. Euclid received forfeit from Lord Lichfield's br. c. Vernon, 8st. 71b. each, R. M., 200 half forfeit. Fridrn/. — Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Eddison's br. c. Rory O'More by Langar; G, Francis. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid ; Conolly. The Port Stakes, eleven subscribers. Lord George Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus; J Day 1: Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Don John 2 : 5 to 2 on Don John. Catterick Bridge, Wednesday, April 3. — The Craven stakes, won by Mr. Ordes' b. m. Bee's Wing by Dr. Syntax, 6 years old ; Cartwright. The Claret stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Stephenson's b. c. Lightfoot by Velocipede ; Holmes. Thursday. — The Champagne stakes, won by Mr. Jaques's b. f. In- terlude by Physician ; Holmes. The Filly stakes, won by Mr. Bell's b. f. La Sage Femme by Physician or Gainsborough ; Heseltine. The Gold Cup, won by Mr. Ordes' Bee's Wing ; Cartwright. The Borough handicap, won by Mr. Wrather's gr. c. Hackfall by Actseon, 4 years old ; W. Gates. Bath Spring Meeting, Wednesday, April 1 0. — Produce Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, won by Mr. Goodlake's bl. c. Cerberus by Defence ; Co- nolly. The Lansdowne Trial stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Taunton byLambtonian, 3 years old ; Nat. The Weston stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Roe's ch. f. Darkness by Glencoe ; Nat. The Bath stakes (handicap), eighteen subscribers, nine of whom paid 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. Taunton, 3 years old ; R. Pettit. The Dyrham Park handicap stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. CoUitt's d. m. Duenna by Reveller ; half bred. The York stakes (handicap), eight subscribers, won by Mr. Tomes's gr. g. Isaac by Figaro, aged ; S. Darling. Newmarket First Spring Meeting, Monday, April ] 5. — Fifty pounds, last three miles of B. C, Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus by Comus, 4 years old ; walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Worrall's br. c. Dormouse by Bizarre, 4 years old ; Rogers. VOL. II. G G 450 HISTORY OF THE Sweepstakes of 75 sovs., won by Mr. Newton's br. f. Vienna by Ca- mel; Pavis. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Wilson's b. f. Louisa by Mulatto ; Rogers. Tuesday. — Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., B. C, ten subscribers^ won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Don. John by Tramp or Waverley; H. Ed- wards. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., A. F , won by Mr, Pettit's b. c. St. Francis by Patrick ConoUy. The 2000 gs. stakes, twenty subscribers. Lord Lichfield's bl. c. the Corsair by Sir Hercules, out of Gulnare ; Wakefield 1 : Lord Jersey's b. c. Csesar by Sultan 2 : 7 to 1 on Caesar, and 10 to 1 against the Corsair. The Queen's plate, won by Mr. Batson's ch. f. Vespertillo by Reveller, 4 years old ; Chappie. Wednesday. — Fifty pounds, B. C, Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus, 4 years old ; walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ro. c. Courier by St. Patrick ; Pavis. Thursday. — The Queen's plate. Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus, 4 years old, walked over. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty- three subscribers, Mr. Watts' b. f. Cara by Belshazzar ; G. Ed- wards, 1 ; the Duke of Portland's ch. f. Ccenis by Tiresias, 2 : even and 6 to 5 against Coenis, 7 to 4 against Cara. Tlie Clarendon stakes, five subscribers, Mr. Bowes' b. c. Epidaurus, brother to Elis by Langar, walked over ; Lord Jersey's b. c. Caesar withdrew his stake and received half of one of the forfeits ; Lord Chesterfield's b. c. Bloomsbury by Mulatto out of Scroggins' dam withdrew his stake. Friday. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Wilson's ch. h. Quicksilver by Velocipede, 5 years old ; Rogers. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Stradbroke's ch. f. lo by Taurus, 3 years old ; Cotton. The Newmarket stakes, twenty- eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Montreal by Langar ; Pavis. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's b. f. Hesione by Priam ; Nat. Handicap sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, won by Lord Stradbroke's b. g. Fifer by The Colonel, 5 years old ; Nat. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Lord Lynedoch's br. c, Jeffy by Jerry ; J. Day. The cup was not challenged for in this meeting. Tavistock, April 23. — The Ladies' plate, heats, five subscribers, won by Mr. C. Trelawney's b. f. by Hindostan by Sultan. The County Members' purse, two mile heats, won by Sir J. Buller's Anne Boleyn by Taurus. Eijlinton Park, Tuesday, April 23. — The Trial stakes, ton sub- BRITISH TURF. 45 1 scribers, won by Capt. Pettat's b. h. Caliph by Sultan, aged ; owner. The three years old stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's b. c. Easingwold by Mulatto ; W. Noble. The Pebble stakes, won by Mr. Fairhe's br. h. Valentine by Lottery; Capt. Pettat. The Welter stakes, five subscribers, won by Capt. Richardson's br. g. Oswald by Conductor, aged ; owner. The Irvine cup, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Robertson's ch. g. Olympic by Reveller, aged ; Sir D. Baird. The Hunters' stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's b. g. Centurion by Emilius, 6 years old; Capt. Richardson. Wednesday. — The Zohrab handicap stakes, fourteen subscribers, four of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Capt. Houstoun's b. h. Matadore by Picton, aged ; Lord Wilton. The Atalanta Challenge Whip, won by Miss Boswell's bl. h. The Black Diamond by Jerry, 6 years old; Sir F. Johnston. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., with 50 added by Lord Kelbourne, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. The Doctor by Doctor Syntax, 5 years old ; Capt. Richardson. The two years old stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's br. f. Martha Lynn by Mulatto ; Noble. The Lindon stakes, twelve sub- scribers, won by Lord Waterford's b. h. Confusion by Starch, aged ; owner. The Armadale stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Robert- son's ch. g. Olympic by ReveUer, aged ; Sir D. Baird. Thursday. — Handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs., with 55 added by the visitors at Eglinton Castle, eleven subscribers, won by Lord Eghnton's b. g. The Potentate, aged ; Sir F. Johnstone. The Arn- dilly stakes, handicap, five subscribers, won by Lord Waterford's b. h. Confusion, aged ; ovraer. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by Sir J. Boswell's Cognovit ; Sir F. Johnstone. The Berwick- shire gold cup, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab by Lottery, aged; Capt. Pettat. The all aged stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. The Doctor ; Noble. The William field stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's ch. m. Sunbeam by Vanish, 6 years old ; Capt. Richardson. Neivmarket Second Spring Meeting, Tuesday, April 30. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. h. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant, 6 years old ; Conolly. £50, R. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's ro. c. Courier by St. Patrick ; Nat, G G 2 452 HISTORY OF THE Wednesday. — Handicap plate of £50, A. F., won by Lord Tavistock's gr. g. Gimcrack by Stumps, 4 years old ; W. Cotton. Tliursday. — The Jockey Club plate, won by Lord Exeter's ch. g. Adrian by Sultan, 5 years old ; Robinson. £50, T. M. M., won by the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Drogheda by St. Patrick, 3 years old ; Hall. Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, five subscribers, won by Lord Tavistock's ch. c. All-fours by Augustus, 3 years old ; Cotton. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., T. Y, C, won by Mr. Rayner's br. f. Ten-pound-note by Augustus or Taurus ; Robinson. The whip was not challenged for in this meeting. York Spring Meeting, Tuesday, April 30. — The York Derby stakes, ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Commodore by Liverpool ; T. Lye. The two years old stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Col. Anson's b. c. Nicholas by Jerry; H. Edwards. The St. Leger stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Stephenson's b. c. Light- foot by Velocipede ; J. Holmes. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., T. Y. C, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Allen's b. f. Antigua by Mulatto ; J. Marson. The York Oaks' stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Smith's br. m. Margaret by Margrave ; Templeman. The Shorts of 50 sovs. each, five subscribers, won by Major Yarborough's bl. f. Lollypop by Starch or Voltaire; J.Holmes. The Ruby Castle stakes, handicap, fifteen subscribers, two of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, Mr. Ste- phenson's b. c. Lightfoot walked over. Chester, May C. — Tlie Trial stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Price's br. g. Capt. Pope by Priam, 4 years old ; M. Jones. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, nine subscribers, won by Lord Jersey's ch. c. Aeronaut by Velocipede ; Lye. The Tradesmen's plate, forty- three subscribers, eleven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Westminster's br. h. Cardinal PufF by Pantaloon, 5 years old ; Darling. Mr. Ferguson's ch. h. Harkaway, 5 years old, lOst., was not placed. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs., with 50 added, two mile heats, won ]>y Mr. W. Denham's b. f. Query by Emancipation ; G. White- house. Tuesday. — The late Stand cup, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Fer- guson's ch. h. Harkaway by Economist, 5 years old ; Calloway. Her Majesty's plate, won by Capt. Lamb's ch. h. Chit-chat by Velocipede, ConoUy. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Mr. Fowler's b. c. Mogul by Saracen, Dodgson. CO gs., the gift of the BRITISH TURF. 455 Members for the city, won by Mr. Buckley's ch. c. Charley by Muley ; G. Whitehouse. Wednesday.— The Dee stakes, seven subscribers, won by Sir J. Stanley's b. c. Apothecary by Physician ; Templeman. A sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., fourteen subscribers. Lord Westminster's br. h. Cardinal Puff, 5 years old, walked over. The Cestrian stakes, heats, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. g. Barboni by Tramp or St. Nicholas ; Lye. Thursday. — The Beeston Castle stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Griffith's ch. h. Lugwardine by Bobadil, 5 years old ; Chappie . The Marquis of Westminster's plate of 100 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, eight subscribers, Capt. Berkeley's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; ConoUy, 1 ; Mr. Ferguson's ch. h. Harkaway, 5 years old, 2 ; 6 to 4 against Harkaway, and 4 and 5 to 1 against Caravan. The Selling stakes, heats, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Price's b. f. The Lady Abbess by St. Nicholas, 3 years old ; Stag. Friday. — The Palatine stakes, seven subscribers, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Apothecary ; Templeman. The Cheshire stakes> iifteen subscribers, four of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Gasparoni by St. Nicholas, 4 years old; Conolly. The Roodee stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. W. Scott's b. f. Fame by Margrave ; Lye. The Wirral stakes, six sub- scribers, won by Mr. Buckley's ch. f. Lillie, sister to Gilbert Gurney, by Muley ; Conolly. The Ladies' purse, heats, won by Mr. T. Wal- ters' br. h. King Cole by Memnon, 6 years old ; Marlow. Gorhambury, Tuesday, May 1 . — The Ladies' plate, won by Mr. G. Dockeray's b. c. Guardsman by Waterloo, 4 years old ; Butler. The Gorhambury stakes, eighty- three subscribers, sLxty-one of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Coleman's b. h. Calmuck by Zinganee, 6 years old ; W. Coleman, 100 to 8 against. ITie Ladies' stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. T. Theobald's Paulina aged ; Mr. Curwen. The Reserve plate, won by Mr. Parr's ch. h. Malton by Humphrey Clinker, 5 years old; owner. Wednesday. — The Town plate of £50, heats, won by Mr. G. Dockeray's b. c. Guardsman, 4 years old ; Butler. The Verulara stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Daedalus by Buzzard, 4 years old ; W. Boyce. The Kingsbury stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Parr's ch. h. Malton ; owner. 454 HISTORY OF THE Epsom., Tuesday, May 14. — Tlie Craven stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes* ch. h. Epirus by Langar, 5 years old ; W. Scott. The Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Glenlivat by Cetus or Rowton, J. Day, beat Mr. Tlieobald's ch. c. Forlorn Hope by Cydnus, 8st. 71b. each, Derby Course, 500 sovs., h. ft., 6 to 4 on Glenhvat. Tlie Woodcote stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's ch. f. Iris by Cain ; E. Edwards. The Shirley stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr.ThornhiU's b. c. Montezuma by Merchant ; Conolly. The Epsom stakes, won by Lord Stradbroke's ch. f. lo by Taurus, 3 years old ; Cotton. Wednesday. — The Derby stakes, one hundred and forty-three sub- scribers, Mr. W. Ridsdale's b. c. Bloomsbury by Mulatto out of Arcot Lass by Ardrossan ; Templeman, 1 ; Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence out of Lady Stumps by Tramp, 2 ; 12 to 1 against Deception, 25 to 1 against Bloomsbury. The Ewell stakes, seven subscribers, won by Col. Peel's ch. m. Vulture by Langar, 6 years old ; Pavis. The Ashstead stakes, nine subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's ch. c. Chymist by Zinganee, 4 years old ; J. Day, the winner was claimed. The Walton stakes, fifteen sub- scribers, won by Lord Stradbroke's ch. f. lo, 3 years old ; Cotton, the winner was claimed. Thursday. — The Sutton stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Strad- broke's b. g. Fifer by The Colonel, 5 years old ; Nat. Tlie cup of 70 sovs. in specie, &c., six subscribers, won by Mr. Eddison's b. c. Rory O'More by Langar; Francis. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Firth's b. f. Wilderness by Camel ; Wake- field, llie Croydon stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Jack- son's br. c. Sobieski by Scipio ; Child ; the winner was claimed. £50 given by the Members for West Surrey, won by Mr. Dockeray's b. c. Guardian by Waterloo, 4 years old ; Buller. The Durdans stakes, five subscribers, won by Capt. Gardner's br. c. Ochiltree by Gaberlunzie, 4 years old ; Pavis. Friday. — ITie Oaks' stakes, ninety-five subscribers, Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence out of Lady Stumps; J. Day, 1; Sir G. Heathcote's ch. f. Carolina by Velocipede out of Nannette, 2 ; Mr. Wilson's b. f. Louisa by Mulatto, 3; 13 to 1 on Deception, 9 to 1 against Sir G. Heathcote's two, (the other was his b. f. La Bellezza by Emihus, and not placed). The Burgh stakes, seven subscribers. Col. Peel's br. c. Ion by Cain walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs.. BRITISH TURF. 455 six subscribers, won by Lord Lynedoch's br. c. JefFy by Jerry ; J, Day, 5 to 4 on. The Derby and Oaks' stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Delasaux's gr. g. Jim Crow by Gustavus, 5 years old ; Hornsby. Manchester, Wednesday, May 22. — The Wilton stakes, seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. the Potentate by Langar, aged ; Lye. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., six subscribers, won by Lord Stanley's br. f. Velocity by Velocipede ; Lye. A free handicap stakes of 10 sovs. each, seven subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle ; Lye. Her Majesty's plate, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate ; Lye. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. Fowler's b. f» LaUah Rookh by Defence ; Dodgson. The St. Leger stakes, six subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. Malvolio by Liverpool ; Lye. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, eight subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's ch. c. Sir Ralph by Pantaloon, 4 years old ; Holmes. A plate of £60 won by Capt. Lamb's br. h. Gardham by Falcon, 5 years old ; Marlow. Friday. — The Broughton stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Meiklam's br. g. Wee Willie by Liverpool, 4 years old ; Templeman. The Tradesman's cup, twenty-four subscribers, nine of whom paid 5 sovs. each, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. c. Gasparoniby St. Nicholas, 4 years old ; Cartwright. A plate of 60 sovs., won by Lord Eglin- ton's The Potentate. Ascot Heath, Tuesday May 28. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Pettit's b. c. St. Francis by St. Patrick, 4 years old ; Conolly. The Ascot stakes, forty-five subscribers, won by Mr. Forth's ch. f. by Merchant out of Turquoise ; BeU. The Ascot Derby stakes, seven- teen subscribers, won by Mr. W. Ridsdale's b. c. Bloomsbury by Mulatto, 5lb. extra; Rogers. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., seven sub- scribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Stamboul by Reveller ; Darling. Her Majesty's silver vase added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each for three years old and upwards, two miles, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. h. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant, 6 years old, 8st. 5lb.; Conolly. The St. James's Palace stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid by Emilius ; ConoUy. A plate of £50, won by Capt. Gardner's br. c. Ochiltree by Gaberlunzie, 4 years old ; Pavis. Wednesday. — The Swinley stakes, three subscribers, won by Col. Peel's br. c. Ion by Cain, 4 years old ; Paxis. The Albany stakes. -456 HISTORY OF THE seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Arthur by St, Patrick; J.Day. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, nine sub- scribers, won by Mr. Tliornhill's ch. c. Euchd ; Conoily. The Post- masters' and Innkeepers' plate, won by Mr. Corbet's br. f. Jenny Jones by Sir Hercules, 3 years old ; Wakefield. Thursday. — The Buckhurst dinner stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Lichfield's bl. c. The Corsair by Sir Hercules ; J. Day. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Lord Lynedoch's br. c. Jeffy by Jerry, 3lb. extra ; J. Day. The Gold cup, nineteen subscribers, Mr. Day's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; Ro- binson, 1 : Mr. Pettit's b. c. St. Francis, 4 years old 2 : Col. Peel's br. c. Ion, 4 years old, 3 : 5 to 4 on St. Francis, 3 to 1 against Ca- ravan, and 8 to 1 against Ion. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., eight sub- scribers, won by Mr. W. Ridsdale's b. c. Bloomsbury; Rogers. The Grand Stand plate of 100 sovs., handicap, won by Capt. Williamson's br. h. Mervan by Shakspeare, 5 years old ; J, Day. The Windsor Town plate, won by Capt. Williamson's br. f. The Drama by Emilius, 3 years old ; Nat. Tlie Windsor Castle stakes. Lord Lichfield's bl. c. The Corsair ; J. Day, 1 : Mr. T. Walters' ch. c. The Deputy by Priam, 2. N. B. — The Corsair not having carried 5lb. extra as winner of the 2000 gs. stakes, was disqualified, and the stakes were paid to the owner of The Deputy. Friday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Thorn- hill's ch. c. Euclid, 8st. 71b., walked over. The Wokingham stakes, seventeen subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Alemdar by Sultan, four years old ; Darling. A plate of 50 sovs., the gift of the Members for the Borough of Windsor, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, six subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's b. f. Clare by Cain ; Cotton. A plate of 50 sovs., won by Fulwar Craven's I-wish-you-may-get-it by Defence, 4 years old ; Trenn. Beverley, May 29. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Danby's br. f. Maria Louisa by Napoleon le Grand ; Wea- therill. Tlie Gold cup stakes, nine subscribers, one of whom paid 5 sovs. ft., won by Mr. Robinson's b. h. Melbourne by Humphrey Clinker, 5 years old ; Templeman. Plate of £50, given by Mr. G. L. Fox, M.P., won by Mr. S. King's b. f. Tivy by Langar; W. King. Thursday. — The Beverley stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. J Simpson's b. h. Aggravator by Pahnerin, aged ; J. Peek. The BRITISH TURF. 457 Kingston stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. S, King's b. f. Juvenile by Jerry; W. King. Plate of £50, given by J. W. Hogg, Esq., M. P., won by Mr. Robinson's b. h. Melbourne, 3 years old ; Tem- pleman. Newton, Wednesday, June 5. — The Trial stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged ; Lye. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Lord Stanley's ch. f. Imogen by Langar ; Lye. A Gold cup, thirty-five subscribers, six of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Westminster's br. h. Cardinal PufF by Pantaloon, 5 years old ; DarUng. A plate of 60 gs., won by Mr. John Scott's b. c. by Langar out of Trinket; G. Whitehouse. Thursday. — The St. Leger stakes, seven subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. Malvoho by Liverpool ; Lye. The Golborn stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Fowler's b. f. Lalla Rookh by De- fence ; Darhng. The Borough cup, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Denham's b. c. Compensation by Emancipation, 4 years old; G. "Whitehouse. A plate of 60 gs., won by Mr. Oyden's b. c. St. Leo- nard by St. Nicholas, 4 years old ; Bond. Friday. — The Shrigley cup, thirty-three subscribers, nine of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Holker's ch, m. Maid of Monton by Recovery, 5 years old ; Templeman. The St. Helen's Purse, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Meiklam's bl. c. Bushranger by The Mole, 2 years old ; Cotton. The Warrington purse, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Vansittart's b. f. by Sandbeck out of Darioletta, 3 years old. A plate of 60 gs., won by Lord Eglinton's The Potentate ; Lye. Hampton and Moulsey Hurst, Wednesday, June 5. — The Gold Cup in specie, won by Mr. V. King's br. h. Ruby by Reveller, 5 years old ; Sly. The London and Southampton Railway stakes, seventeen sub- scribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. c. by Mulatto or Starch out of Y. Petuaria, 3 years old; Nat. The Strawberry Hill stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Hebden's ch. f. Appleton Lass by St. Ni- cholas ; Francis. Thursday. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Greville's b. c. Rory O'More by Langar, 3 years old ; Nat. The Palace stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Webber's b. g. Harold by Master Henry, aged; Becher. The Hurst plate, won by Mr. Faulconer's b. f. Slender by Longwaist, 4 years ; Wakefield. Friday. — ITie Consolation cup stakes, handicap, seven subscribers. 458 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Coleman's Chymist by Zinganee, 4 years old ; Coleman. The Ferry stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Coleman's Chymist, four years old ; W. Coleman. Bath, Wednesday, June 12. — Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., twenty-three subscribers, won by Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence ; Treen. The Somersetshire stakes, forty-eight subscribers, thirty-six of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Isaac Day's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; A. Pavis. The Kelston Park stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Etwall's b. c. Hill Coolie by Mulatto ; J. Day. Foal stakes, four subscribers, Mr. Sadler's ch. c. Petulant by Defence walked over. Thursday. — The Original 5 sovs. stakes, with 50 added, &c., eight subscribers, won by Mr. Sadler's Dart by Defence, 3 years old ; Mann. The County Members' plate of £50, heats, won by Capt. Lamb's b. h. Gardham by Falcon, 5 years old ; Whitehouse. The City Members' plate of 50 sovs., one mile heats, three subscribers, won by Mr. Isaac Day's b. f. Science by Defence, 3 years old ; Pavis. Hippodrome, Monday, June 17. — The Waterloo plate 100 sovs., free for any horse, the winner to be sold for 500 sovs. if demanded, &c., two mile heats, won by Mr. V. King's br. h. Ruby by Reveller, 5 years old, 9st. 5lb. ; Sly. The Olympic stakes of 3 sovs. each, with 25 added, two mile heats, over the steeple-chase course, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Armstrong's br. g. Colverstown by Philip the First ; J. Mason. The Notting Barn stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 15 added by W. St. Quentin, Esq., six subscribers, won by Mr. Hebden's ch. f. Appleton Lass by St. Nicholas, 3 years old, 7st. 4lb.; Nat. Wednesday.— The Hippodrome free handicap of 100 sovs , two miles, won by Lord Milltown's gr. h. Argirio by Roller or Drone, aged, 7st. lOlb.; S. Mann. The Butterfly stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added, ten subscriberg, won by Mr. Turner's b. f. Maid of the Mill by Partisan, 4 years old, 8st. 51b. ; Simmonds. The Olympic stakes of 3 sovs. each, with 25 added, two mile heats, over the steeple-chase course, won by Mr. Power's b. g. Irishman, list. Qlb.; Murray. Bibury Club, Wednesday, June 19. — A jjroduce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Biggs' b. c. Arrian by Actscon; J. Day, Jun. A handicap plate of £50 won by the Duke of Richmond's b. c. Vale of Belvoir by Langar, 3 years old ; Col. Bou- BRITISH TURF. 459 verie. The Champagne stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. EtwalFs b. c. Hill Coolie by Mulatto ; J. Day, Jun. A free plate of 50 sovs., won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. h. Merrythought by The Colonel, 5 years old; Lord Wilton. Tlie Bibury stakes, twenty-seven subscribers, eleven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Herbert's b. g. Arctic by Brutandorf, 6 years old ; Col. Bouverie. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., four subscribers, won by Mr. Biggs' b. c. Arrian ; J. Day, Jun. The Cup stakes, ten subscribers, six of whom paid 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. W. liey's gr. h. Pocket Hercules by St. Nicholas, 5 years old ; Mr. J. Bayley. The Racing stakes, four subscribers, won by Capt. Williamson's br. c. Melbourne by Emihus ; Nat. The Andover stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by Capt. Pettat's b. h. Caliph by Sultan, aged. A free plate of £50, won by Mr. Etwall's b. h. Alumnus by Saracen, 6 years old ; Mr. J. Bayley. Buxton, June 19. — The Duke of Devonshire's Gold cup, value 100 gs., &c., fifteen subscribers, six of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Copeland's br. h. King Cole by Memnon, 6 years old ; Marlow. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, h. ft., with 20 added, for 2 years old, three subscribers, won by Mr. Lacey's b. c. Adbolton by Colnwick out of Catherina ; Frost. The Buxton plate, heats, won by Mr. Tunnally's ch. f. Petty Larceny by Pickpocket, 3 years old ; White- house. Stockbridge, June 20. — ITie produce stakes, twenty-eight sub- scribers, Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence, 8st. 4lb., walked over. The Thruxton stakes, twelve subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by Emilius, 3 years old ; W. Day. Tlie Stockbridge stakes, handicap, seven subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. h. Merrythought by Ths Colonel ; Conolly. Sweep- stakes 50 sovs. each, six subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Diploma by Plenipotentiary ; ConoUy. Newcastle upon Tyne, Monday, June 24. — The Craven stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing by Doctor Syntax 6 years old ; Cartwright. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for 3 years old, six subscribers, won by Mr. Wormald's gr. c. Bolus by Physician ; Heseltine. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, for 2 years old, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Meiklam's br. f. Remedy by Physician ; Templeman. A Maiden plate of .£50, heats. 460 HISTORY OF THE won by Mr. Lambert's br. f. Thero by Leonardo, 4 years old ; Clarke. Tuesday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. T. Walker's b. f. No. 3 by Jerry; Heseltine. The Tyro stakes, eight subscribers,]won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. f. Laura by Physician ; Lye, The St. Leger stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Stephenson' b. c. Light- foot by Velocipede ; J. Holmes. Her Majesty's plate, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Sampson by Cetus ; Lye. Wednesday. — The Northumberland plate, won by Lord Eglinton's br. h. St. Bennett by Catton, 5 years old ; Lye. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Jaques' b. f. Interlude by Physician ; Templeman. The Corporation plate, eighteen sub- scribers, won by Capt. Wrather's gr. c. Hackfall by Actseon, 4 years old ; Gates, TJmrsday. — The Gold cup, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing ; Cartwright. The Members' plate, heats, won by Mr. Fairlie's gr. g. Pyramid by Falcon, 5 years old ; Cartwright. The Royal Victoria whip stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Wascoe's, br. h. Swainby by Waverley, 6 years old; Livesey. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., with a purse added, for hunters, eight subscribers, won by Capt. Richardson's b. g. Centurion by Emilius ; owner. Fi-iday. — The Innkeepers' plate, &c., heats, won by Mr. Lamb's br. h. Swainby, 6 years old ; Livesey. Cheltenham, Tuesday, July 2. — Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, four subscribers, won by Mr. J. Day's b. f. Science by Defence; Pavis. The Priestbury stakes, won by Mr. Sadler's ch. h. Delusion by Defence, 5 years old ; Darling. The Gloucestershire stakes, fifty- seven subscribers, thirty-eight of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, Avon by Mr. E. Griffith's ch. h. Lugwardino by Bobadil, 5 years old ; Chappie. The Cheltenham stakes, two miles, eight subscribers, won by Capt. Lamb's br. h. Gardham by Falcon, 5 years old; Me. Donough. The Southam stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Jiristow's ch. f. Susanna by Doctor Faustus ; Chappie. Wednesday. — The Sherborne stakes, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Sadler's ch. h. Delusion, 5 years old ; Darling. ITie Tradesmen and Innkeepers' cup of 100 sovs. in specie, added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, h. ft.. Goodwood cup weights and conditions,* two * Mr. Day claimed 100 sovs. for the second horse under this clause, but it was con- BRITISH TURF. 461 miles and a half, eighteen subscribers, won by Mr. Ferguson's ch. h. Harkaway by Economist, 5 years old, 9st. 4lb., 1 ; Mr. J. Day's br. h. Caravan, 5 years old, 9st. 1 lib., 2 ; Lord G. Bentinck's gr. c. Grey Momus, four years old, 9st. 4lb., 3. Tlie Scurry stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Sadler's Delusion; W. Sadler. The Vic- toria stakes, won by Mr. Fairlie's Zohrab by Lottery ; Cartwright. Carlisle, July 2. — The Corby Castle stakes, won by Mr. Parkin's br. c. Naworth by Liverpool; H. Edwards. Maiden plate of £50 won by Mr. Wilkins's ch. c. Clem-o'-the-Clough by Corinth, 3 years old; Lye. The Cup stakes, five subscribers, the Duke of Cleve- land's Sampson by Cetus, 3 years old ; walked over. The Trades- men's cup, seven subscribers, won by Captain Wrather's gr. c. Hack- fall by Actseon, four years old ; Mr. Gates, The Cumberland Hurdle stakes, Mr. W. Jackson's br. g. Frodsham, aged ; walked over. Thursday. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Robertson's ch. g- Olympic by Reveller Macdonald. The Innkeepers' plate, two mile heats. Mr. Fairlie's gr. g. Pyramid by Falcon, 5 years old ; I. Lye- Newmarlcet July Meeting, Tuesday July 9. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Tavistock's ch. c. All- Fours by Augustus Ro- binson. The July stakes, twenty-three subscribers. Lord G. Ben- tinck's b. f. Crucifix by Priam out of Carmehte's dam ; J. Day, jun. 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's ch. f. Currency by St. Patrick out of Bey- gen 2 ; 6 to 5 on Crucifix : 7 to 2 against Currency. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., seven subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Menalippe by Merchant; ConoUy. Fifty pounds, D. L, Mr, Pettit'sb. c. St. Francis by St. Patrick, 4 years old ; walked over. Thursday. — The Town plate, won by Lord Lynedoch's ch. f. Reta- mosa by Reveller; L Stephenson. The Buxton stakes, three sub- scribers, won by Lord Tavistock's b. c. King of the Pack by Taurus ; Robinson. Mr. Greville's br. f. Morella by Emilius, 4 years old, 8st. 81b. (Nat), and Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Merganser, 3 years old, Sst. (Co- noUy) A. F., 300 h. ft., ran a dead heat : 11 to 8 on Morella. The Chesterfield stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Lord G. Ben- tended that the word applied only to the conditions respecting weights. The question was referred to the Stewards of the Jockey Club, who were of opinion that it was not the intention of the article of the Cheltenham cup that the second horse should receive 100 sovs. 462 HISTORY OF THE tinck's b. f. Crucifix (9lb. extra); J. Day 1 : Lord Albemarle's ch. f. Iris 2. There was a false start when the course was ran through. Iris coming in first and Crucifix second. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Lord Exeter's b. h. Corban by Sultan, 5 years old ; S. Manor : Gimcrack was brought on the ground to start and was the favourite ; he met with an accident, and all bets about him were de- clared off. Liverpool, Tuesday, July 16. — The Croxteth stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. the Doctor by Doctor Syntax, 5 years old; Cartwright 1 : Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception, 3 years old, 2. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., nine subscribers, won by Sir R. W. Bulkeley's ch. c. Ginger Blue by Recovery ; Darling. The Mersey stakes, won by Lord Stanley's br. c. De Clifford by Recovery out of Baroness ; M. Jones. A Maiden plate of £70, won by Mr. Mc Do- nough's gr. c. The Friar by Drone, 4 years old ; G. Galloway. Wednesday. — The Sefton stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Al- len's b. f. Antigua by Mulatto ; Marson. A Foal stakes of 100 sovs. each, five subscribers, Mr. Mostyn's Papineau by Emancipation ; walked over. The Tradesmen's cup, seventy subscribers, forty-seven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Major Yarburgh's b. c. Charles XII by Voltaire out of Laurel's dam, 3 years old ; Francis. The Derby Handicai), eighteen subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle, 4 years old ; Lye. The Ladies' purse, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged ; Lye. Thursday. — The Liverpool St. Leger, fourteen subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes's b. c. Hetman Platoff by Brutandorf out of Don John's dam ; H. Edwards. The Two Year Old stakes of 30 sovs. each, &c., seven subscribers, won by Sir J. Stanley's ch. c. Rabbitcatcher by Birdcatcher ; Templeman. The Hooton stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. The Doctor, 5 years old ; Cartwright. Her Majesty's plate. Lord Eglinton's b. g. Tlie Potentate, aged ; walked over. Friday, — The Knowsley Dinner stakes, ten subscribers, won by Lord Stanley's b. c. Charlatan by Physician ; Lye. The Stand cup, twenty-six subscribers, won by Mr. Denham's b. c. Compensation by Emancipation, 4 years old ; Whitehouse. The Grosvenor stakes, sixteen subscribers, won by Mr. W. Ramsay's b. c. Lauercost by Li- verpool, 4 years old ; Cartwright. The Stanley stakes, three sub- BRITISH TURF. 463 scribers Lord Stanley's bl. f. Hoyden, 2 years old ; walked over. The Selling stakes, won by Mr. Etty's br. c. The Quack by Physi- cian, 3 years old ; Lye. Stamford, July 17- — The Burghley stakes, won by Lord Exeter's ch. c. Express by Reveller, three years old ; Nunn. Fifty pounds given by the Marquis of Exeter, heats, won by Mr. King's b. c. Con- dor by Buzzard, 3 years old ; Mitson. The Donation cup stakes, won by Mr. Whincnps b. m. Leader, aged ; Mr. Perkins. 77mrsrfa2/.— The Town plate, won by Lord Tavistock's ch. c. All- Fours by Augustus ; E. Edwards. A Gold cup of 100 sovs. value, ten subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Daedalus by Buzzard, 4 years old ; Wakefield. Winchester, July 23. — Produce Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Wrexford's b. c. Westonian by Camel; J. Day. The Hampshire Stakes, twenty-one subscribers, fifteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by Emilius, 3 years old ; Howlet. The Hunter's stakes, six subscribers, won by Mr. Maley's ch. f. Bellissima by Bizarre, 4 years old ; Mr. W. Sadler. Her Majesty's plate, heats, won by Mr. Isaac Day's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; Pavis. The Winton stakes, three subscribers, Mr. Wreford's b. c. Wardan, Glencoe ; walked over. The City xVIembers' plate, heats, won by Mr. Herbert's b. g. Arctic by Brutandorf, 6 years ; Conolly. Forced Han- dicap of 5 sovs. each, with twenty-five added by the county members, six subscribers, won by Mr. Wadham Wyndham's br. f. Camarilla by Camel, 3 years old ; Pavis. Forced handicap of 3 sovs. each, with 25 added by the county members, nine subscribers, won by Mr. W. Sadler's ch. f. Specimen by Rowon, 3 years ; Mann. Edinburgh, over Musselburgh Course, July 23. — Her Majesty's plate, heats, Mr. Robertson's ch. g. Olympic by Reveller, aged, walked over. Fifty sovs. given by the Duke of Buccleuch, won by Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab by Lottery, aged ; Heseltine. Sweep- stakes of 21 sovs. with 50 added by the City of Edinburgh and Town of Musselbm-gh, Mr. Ramsay's ch. g. Nubia by Sultan, 4 years old. Bowman. Lancaster, July 24.— Seventy pounds given by the Members for the Borough and added to the Cup handicap stakes of 10 sovs. each, six subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged ; Lye. A Maiden plate of £50, the gift of the Duke of Hamil- 464 HISTORY OF THE ton, heats, won by Mr. Atwood's b. c. Cleanthes by Argantes ; Oates. Her Majesty's plate, heats, won by Lord Eglinton's The Potentate ; walked over. Goodwood, Tuesday, July 30. — ^The Craven stakes, eleven subscri- bers, won by Mr. Bowes's ch. h. Epirus by Langar, 5 years old ; W. Scott. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs., twenty-one subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's ch. c. D'Eg\alle by the Colonel ; W. Day. The Lavant stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix by Priam ; J. Day. The Drawing Room stakes, twenty- four subscribers to the sweepstakes, and twenty-five to the bonus, Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence, 8st. lOlb.; Treen I r Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Merganser 8st. 2lb. 2. The Innkeeper's plate, &c., heats, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. c. Tamburini by Ru- bini, 3 years old ; Rogers. Wednesday. — A Plate of £50, won by Mr. Forth's b. f. by Frederick out of Cestus, 2 years old; Bell. The Goodwood stakes, 120 subscri- bers, eighty-three of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Treen's ch. h. Barnacles by Cain, 6 years old, 8st. lib.; Conolly. The Mem- bers' plate, won by Mr. King's ch. h. Jack-in-the-Green by Lamp- lighter, 6 years old ; Wheeler. Tlie Queen's plate, won by Mr. Isaac Day's Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; Pavis. A Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, to which the City plate of 100 sovs. was to have been added if three horses had started ; the owner of the second horse re- ceived 10 sovs. out of the stakes, one-mile heats, six subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes's ch. h. Epirus, 5 years old ; H. Edwards. Thursday. — The Molecomb stakes, eighteen subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's ch. f. Crucifix, 8st. lllb.; J. Day. The Racing stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. c. Westonian by Camel ; J. Day. The Goodwood cup, forty-six subscribers, Mr, Ferguson's ch. h, Harkaway by Economist, 5 years old, 9st. 4lb.; Calloway, 1 : Mr. Dixon's b. c. Hyllus, 3 years old, 6st. lOlb., 2 : Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception, 3 years old, 7st. 3lb., 3 : even on Harkaway, 2 to 1 against Deception, and 20 to 1 against Hyllus. The Duke of Richmond's plate of 100 sovs., won by Mr. S. Herbert's b. c. Clarion by Sultan, 3 years old ; Percy. The Anglesey stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's br. h. St. Bennett by Catton, 5 years old ; Mr. Villiers. Friday. — Handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs. &c., with 100 added by D. Thornhill, Esq., eleven subscribers, six of whom paid only 5 sovs. BRITISH TURF. 465 each, won bythe Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by Emilius, 3 years old; Howht. A free cup, value 100 sovs., the gift of Sir John Gerard, Bart., handicap, won by Mr. Dixon's b. c. Camehno by Camel, 3 years old. The Harkaway cup, handicap, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle, 4 years old; Lye. There was a false start, when Fulwar Craven's br. f. I-wish-you-may-get-it, Lord Jersey's c. Ilderim, and all the horses, •with, the exception of the Corsair, who did not get off, and Clarion, who bolted, ran the course through ; The Lord Mayor and Bellona running a dead heat, and Ratsbane being third, when it was declared a false start; I-wish-you-may-get-it and Ilderim were then drawn. The March stakes, heats, twenty-seven subscribers, nineteen of whom paid 5 sovs. each, which was to be divided between the first and second horses. Lord March's br. f. Guava by The Colonel, 4 years old; Lord March. Post match of 300 sovs. The Duke of Rich- mond's ch. c. Hooghley by Tlie Colonel received 100 sovs. from the Duke of Portland. Hertford, July 31. — The Hertfordshire stakes, won by Mr. R. Boyce's ch. c. Hahnemann by Dr. Eady, 4 years old; J. Lee. The Ware plate, won by Mr. Messer's b. g. Dr. Wynn by Mameluke ; F. Buckle. The Manor stakes, thirteen subscribers, won by Mr. Smith's ch. c. The Pedlar by Belzoni, 4 years old ; Templeman. Tlie Cup stakes, won by Mr. Messer's Dr. Wynn, 5 years old ; F. Buckle. The Tradesmen's cup, won by Mr. J. Gripper's b. m. Young Moggy, aged. The Talley-ho stakes, heats, won by Mr. J. Gripper's ch, g. Borak, aged ; F. Buckle. The Pottery, August 6. — The Borough stakes, Mr. Copeland's b. h. King Cole by Memnon, 6 years old, walked over. The Stewards' plate, fifteen subscribers, six of whom paid only 5 soa^s. each, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged ; Lye. The Members' plate of £50, six subscribers, won by Mr. F. R. Price's br. g. Captain Pops by Priam, 4 years old ; Conolly. The Cham- pagne stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. T. Critchley's bl. c. Dunstan by St. Nicholas ; Lye. A handicap sweepstakes, of twenty- five sovs., with 100 added by W. T. Copeland, Esq., M. P., sixty-five subscribers, thirty-four of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Industry by Priam, 4 years old ; Birbeck. A handicap of 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. Price's b. g. Captain Pops, VOL. II. H H 4C>(i HISTORY OF THE 4 years old ; ConoUy. A maiden plate of 70 sovs., won by Mr. Clegg's br. c. Abraham Cowley by Jerry, 3 years old; Lye. Huntingdon, August 6. — The Cup stakes, seven subscribers, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. c. Daedalus by Buzzard, 4 years old ; Boyce. The Hinchinbrook plate of 50 sovs., heats, Mr. Wesser's b. g. Dr. Wynn by Mameluke, 5 years old ; T. Buckle. The Ladies' plate, won by Mr. W. Smith's b. g. The Unknown by Emilius ; Buckle. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 15 added from the fund, won by Mr. Drage's b. c. Johannes by Reveller, 3 years old ; Buckle. The Huntingdon stakes, won by Col. Peel's b. c. by Longwaist. Tlie Members' plate, heats, won by Col. Peel's b. c. I-am-not-aware by Tranby, 4 years old ; Pa vis. Worcester, August 7. — The Worcestershire stakes, seventeen subscri- bers, nine of whom paid only 5 sovs each, won by Mr. Tomes' gr. g. Isaac by Figaro, aged ; Darling, Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, with 25 added, won by Mr. Fowler's b. f. liallah Rookh by Defence ; Darling. The City Members' plate, won by Mr. Tomes' Isaac, aged; Darling. The Malvern stakes, won by Mr. CoUett's b. c. The Dean by Voltaire, 3 years old ; Whitehouse : Lallah Rookh came in first, but in consequence of her running the wrong side of the post the stakes were given to Dean. The Severn stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Mc. Donogh's gr. g. The Friar by Drone, 4 years old. The Gold cup, won by Mr. Tomes' gr g. Isaac. A plate of £50, given by the Members for the Western Division of the county, for horses bred in the county, and which had never won before the 1st of May last, &c., won by Mr. Price's ch. c. Freeman by Emancipation, half-bred ; Darling. Brighton, Wednesday, August 7'. — The Brighton stakes, thirty-four subscribers, twentj'^-one of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Shelley's ch. c. Tawney Owl by Buzzard, 4 years old ; Wakefield. For this race Ratsbane came in first. Ruby second, Joannina third, and Tawney Owl fifth ; but the rider of Tawney Owl claimed the stakes on the ground that the first four horses went on the \vrong side of a post, and after investigation, the stakes were awarded by the stewards to Tawney Owl. Tlie Pavilion stakes, four subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's ch. f. Iris by Cain ; E. Edwards. The Town plate, won by Mr. Balchin's b. f. Launchaway by Tarrarre, 4 years old ; Wake- field. The Tradesmen's plate, won by Capt. Pettat's Caliph by Sultan, aged ; Chappie. BRITISH TURF. 467 Thursday.— Her Majesty's Gold cup, seven subscribers, won by Mr. V. King's Ruby by Reveller, 5 years old ; Sly. A plate of £50, won by Capt. Pettat's Caliph ; Chappie. Friday. — The Sussex plate, five subscribers, won by Mr. Hornsby's eh. f. Romania, 4 years old ; owner. Newcastle, (Staff), August 8. — Sweepstakes of 5 sovs., with 3o added, won by Mr. Buckley's Charley by Muley ; M. Jones. The Newcastle cup, four subscribers, won by l^ord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged ; T. Lye. The Ladies' Purse, heats, won by Mr. Dawson's ch. f. Primefit by Actaeon, 4 years old ; T. Lye. Friday. — A Maiden plate of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Frost's br. f. Viola by Filho da Puta, 3 years old ; R. Bond. Wolverhampton, August 12. — The Trial stakes, won by Lord Ches- terfield's br. f. Industry by Priam, 4 years old ; Birbeck. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., three subscribers, Mr. Gifford's ch. c. by Langar walked over. The AVolverhainpton stakes, forty- six subscribers, twenty- six of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by Emilius, 3 years old : Howlitt. The Ladies' purse, won by Capt. Lamb's b. c. Speed by Physician, 3 years old ; Whitehouse. The Borough Members' plate, won by Mr. G. Dawson's ch. f.Primefit by Actseon, 4 years old ; Lye. The Wolverhampton St. Leger, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Kremlin by Sultan; Lye. The Chillington stakes, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. brother to Euclid by Emilius ; Lye. The Cleveland cup, thirteen subscribers, the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Kremlin, 3 years old ; Lye, 1 : Mr. Ferguson's ch. h. Harkaway, 5 years old, 8st. 13lb.; 2. The Wrottesley stakes, won by Mr. Fowler's br. c. Profligate by Emancipation ; Dodgson. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., won by Mr. T. Walters' ch. c. Sir Mark by Cetus ; Marlow. The Hollyoak stakes, thirty-seven subscribers, twenty-four of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by the Duke of Richmond's Confusionee, 3 years old ; Howlitt. The Himley Park stakes, won by Captain Taylor's b. c. Chatterer by Physician or Jerry, 2 years old ; Birbeck. Chelmsford, August 13.— Her Majesty's plate, heats, won by Mr. Pettit's b. c. St. Francis by St. Patrick, 4 years old; Pettit. The Stewards' plate, won by Mr. Edwards' b. f. Disagreeable by Agreeable, 3 years old; Cotton. A sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added, won by Gen. Grosvenor's b. h. Merrythought by The Colonel; 5 H H 2 4(>8 HISTORY OF THE years old ; Boyce. A Hunters' stakes, won by Mr. Stevenson's ch. g. Ivan, aged. The Cuj) stakes, won by Gen. Grosvenor's Merry- thought, 5 years old ; Boyce. The Town plate, heats, won by Mr. Faulconer's Slender by Longwaist, 4 years old ; F. Butler. Devon and Exeter, August 14. — The Devonshire stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, twenty-one of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. W. Ley's gr. c. Pergamus by Priam, 3 years old ; Rice. The Ladies' Purse, won by Lord Palmerston's b. c. Ashfield by Defence, 4 years old ; Cowley. The piece of plate, handicap, won by Mr. W. Ley's gr. g. Vasa by Gustavus, 3 years old ; Rice. The City Members' plate, handicap, won by Mr. W. Ley's gr. h. Pocket Hercules by St. Nicholas ; Cowley. The Home stakes, eleven subscribers. Gen. Gilbert's Passport by Firman, 4 years old, walked over. Tlie County Members' plate, heats, won by Gen. Gilbert's ch. c. Passport by Firman, 4 years old ; Cowley. The City purse, heats, won by Mr. W. Ley's gr. g. Vasa, 3 years old ; Horsley. Salisfmry, August 14. — Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs., twelve subscribers, won by Mr. S. Herbert's b. c. Clarion by Sultan ; Co- nolly. The Wiltshire stakes, twenty subscribers, fourteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception by Defence, 3 years old ; Treen. A handicap sweepstakes, with the city owl and 20 sovs. added, heats, six subscribers, won by Mr. Oliver's ro. m. Bodice by Whalebone, aged ; ConoUy. Her Majesty's plate, Mr. J. Day's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; Pavis, 1 : Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception, 3 years old ; 2. In running. De- ception and Deceit bolted, the latter pulled up. Deception turned round and went on, and made good running to the end. The Stand plate, ten subscribers, six of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Herbert's b. g. Artie by Brutandorf, 6 years old; Conolly. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs,, Mr. W. Sadler's ch. f. Specimen by Rowton, 3 years old ; walked over. The cup stakes, six subscribers, won by Fulwar Craven's b. f. Deception ; W. Day. A sweepstakes of 30 sovs., Capt. Williamson's ch. f. Darkness by Glencoe walked over. The Scurry handicap stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added, eight subscribers, won by Mr. S. Herbert's b f. Caracole by Brutandorf, 3 years old ; S. Mann. Leirps, August 14. — The Lewes stakes, fourteen subscribers, eight of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, Mr. Shelley's ch. c. Tawney Owl by Buzzard walked over. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added BRITISH TURF. 469 by the Hon. C. C. Cavendish, M. P., and 10 from the fund, won by Mr. Hornsby's ch. f. Romania by Sultan, 4 years old ; Homsby. The Borough Members' plate, won by Capt. Pettat's b. h. Caliph by Sultan, aged ; Wakefield. Her Majesty's plate, heats, won by the Duke of Richmond's b. h. Mus by Bizarre, 6 years old ; S. Rogers. Sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, with 40 added, won by Mr. Balchin's b. f. Lady Agnes by Cain, 4 years old ; Balchin. Oxford, August 20. — The Oxfordshire stakes, thirty-two subscribers, 20 of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Tomes' gr. g. Isaac by Figaro, aged; Darling. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft., with 55 added by the fund, five subscribers, won by Mr. Goddard's b. c. by Erailius, 2 years old ; Chappie. Tlie County Members' plate of £50, heats, won by Mr. J. Day's b. f. Defence, 3 years old ; Pavis. The Cup, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Tomes' Isaac, aged ; Darling. A Handicap plate of ,£60, won by Mr. Sadler's ch. c. Petulant by Defence, 2 years old ; W. GosUng. The City Members' plate, won by Mr. J, Day's Science, 3 years old ; Pavis. Burton-on-Trent, August 20. — The Britby cup, won by Mr, Ogden's br. c' Harphurhey by Voltaire, 4 years old ; Whitehouse. The Drakelow stakes, won by Mr. Blake's b. h. Normanby by Economist, 6 years old ; Calloway. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added from the fund, won by Mr. Frost's bl. f. Gambolett by Gambol ; 3 years old ; J. Bond. The Cup stakes, won by Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Industry by Priam ; Birbeck. Plate of 50 sovs., given by the Marquis of Anglesey, heats, won by Mr. Frost's GamboUett ; J. Bond. Blandford, August 21. — The Dorsetshire gold cup in specie, ten subscribers. Lord G. Bentinck's b. c. Ratsbane by Muley walked over. A plate of £50 won by Mr. S. Herbert's b. c. Clarion by Sultan, 3 years old ; Conolly. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, eight subscribers, won by Lord Villiers' b. f. Joannina by Priam, 4 years old ; W. Day. The Dorsetshire stakes of 25 sovs. each, &c., twelve subscribers, five of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. S. Herbert's b. g. Arctic by Brutandorf, 6 years old ; Conolly. Tlie Members' plate of £50, won by Lord ViUiers' Joannina ; W. Day. Handicap of 5 sovs. each with 20 added, one mile heats, won by Capt. Williamson's br. f. The Drama by Emilius : W. Day. York August i Meeting, Wednesday, August 21. — Sweepstakes of 25 sovs,, eight subscribers, won by Mr. Bell's b, f. La Sage Femme by 470 HISTORY OF THE Physician or Gainsborough ; Heseltine. The Queen's purse of 100 gs., won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing by Doctor Syntax, 6 years old ; J. Holmes. The Hornby stakes (reduced to a match). Lord AVestminster's br. c. Launcelot, brother to Touchstone, by Camel ; received forfeit. Thursdmj. — The Wilton stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. How- ward's ch. c. Fitzroy by Belshazzar ; Marson. Sweepstakes of IC sovs., T. Y. C, won by Mr. Allen's b. f. Antigua by Mulatto, 3 years old ; Marson. Produce sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, six subscri- bers, won by Major Yarburgh's br, f. LoUypop by Starch or Voltaire ; Holmes. Friday. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., ten subscribers, won by Mr. Par- kin's br. c. Naworth by Liverpool ; H. Edwards. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs., twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes's b. c. Hetman Platoff by Brutandorf ; W. Scott. The City Members' plate, won by Mr. Robinson's b. h. Melbourne by Humphrey Chnker, 5 years old ; Tem- pleman. Plymouth, Devonport, and Cornwall, August, Wednesday 21. — Produce stakes of 25 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. C. Trelawny's b. f. by Hindostan ; walked over. The Saltram stakes of 25 sovs. each, &c., thirty-nine subscribers, twenty-seven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Treen's ch. h. Barnacles by Cain, 6 years old ; Hall. The Plymouth plate, won by Mr. W. Ley's gr. g. Vasa by Gustavus, 3 years old ; Rice. The County Members' Plate of 25 sovs., for half bred horses, heats, won by Mr. Williams's b. g. Sledmere ; Hors- ley, jun. The Chelson Meadow plate (handicap), heats, won by Mr Crofton's b. g. Cricket-ball ; Rice. Thursday. — The Ladies' plate, handicap, heats, won by Mr. Ley's gr. h. Pocket Hercules by St. Nicholas, 5 years old ; Cowley. Her Majesty's gold shield, Mr. W. Ley's gr. g. Vasa walked over. The Lord High Steward's plate of 50 sovs. (handicap), won by Mr. Taun- ton's br. c. Warleigh half bred ; Frampton. Friday. — The Devonport plate of 60 sovs., handicap, won by Gen. Gilbert's ch. c. Passport by Firman, 4 years old ; Kingsland. The Welter stakes, handicap, heats, gentlemen riders, won by Mr. Taun- ton's br. c. Warleigh, half-bred ; Mr. E. Scobel. The United Ser- vice plates of 40 sovs., a forced handicap, won by Mr. Canne's ch. g. St. Patrick ; F. Allibal. The Laira plate of 20 sovs., handicap, won by Mr. Xattle's b. m. Venilia by Velocipede, 5 years old ; Horsley. BRITISH TURF. 47 1 Tunhridye Wells, Wednesday, August 2 1 . — The Manor stakes, won by Mr. Turner's gr. g. Jim Crow by Gustavus, 5 years old ; May. The Visitor's stakes, won by Mr. Bacon's b. f. Maid of Kent by Re- veller, 4 years old ; Higgins. Thursday. — The Tunbridge Wells stakes, won by Mr. Turner's ch. g. Sir Felix by Blacklock or Langar ; May. The Victoria stakes, won by Mr. Bacon's b. f. Maid of Kent ; May. The Tally- Ho ! stakes, won by Mr. J. Armstrong's br. g. Flecknoe; owner. Paisley, August 22.— The Paisley St. Leger stakes, three subscri- bers, won by Mr. Smith's b. c. by Margrave ; Noble. The Paisley Champion stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's b. f. Lady Crainshaws by Contest; Cartwright. Mr. Shanks' b. g. Lottery, G. Noble, beat Mr. Merry's ch. g. Patriot, 12st. each, 2 miles, 200 sovs. The Glasgow cup of 100 sovs. in specie, eighteen subscribers, six of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle, 4 years old ; Oates. The Burgh Members' plate of 50 gs., won by Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab by Lottery, aged ; Cartwright. The Paisley cup of 100 sovs. in specie, five subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's ch. m. Sunbeam by Vanish, 6 years old ; Cartwright. The Silver Bells, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. Ramsay's br. f. Martha Lynn by Mulatto ; Cartwright. The County Members' plate, won by Mr. Sandiland's ch. g. Nubian by Sultan. The All-Aged sweep- stakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. Wauchope's ch. f. Kirtle by Sultan, 4 years old. The Aftershots handicap, won by Mr. Sandiland's ch. g. Nubian, 4 years old. The Gold cup was not run for. Egham, August 27. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Sir G. Heath- cote's b. c. Sophocles by Laurel, out of Bertha, by Reveller ; Chappie. The Gold cup, twelve subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's ch. c. Valaincourt by Velocipede, 3 years old ; Chappie. A Plate of £40 given by the Members for the Western division of the county of Surrey, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs., won by Mr. Sadler's b. f. Deceit by Defence, 3 years old ; Chappie. The Runneymede stakes, heats, eight subscribers, won by Mr. W. Sadler's ch. f. Specimen by Rowton, 3 years old; Chappie. Sweepstakes of 15 sovs., won by Mr. Aplin's b. c. by Laurel, out of Dew-drop, by Defence, 2 years old ; Wakefield. The Surrey and Middlesex stakes, twenty subscribers, eleven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by the Duke of Rich- mond's b. h. Mus by Bizarre, 6 years old ; Rogers, The Anker- 472 HISTORY OF THE wycke stakes, one mile heats, won by Mr. Sadler's b. f. Deceit, 3 years old ; Mann. A sweepstakes of 30 sovs., won by Mr. G. Bulke- ley's br. f. by Emilius out of Christable ; Butler. The Sunninghill stakes, handicap, Capt. Gardner's ch. f, lo by Taurus, 3 years old ; Pavis. The Queen's plate, won by Mr. J. Day's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; Pavis. The Egham stakes, won by Capt. Gar- dener's b. c Bandboy by Trumpeter, 4 years old; Pavis. Ipswich, August 27 . — Her Majesty's purse of 100 gs., 2 mile heats, won by Mr. Pettit's b. c. St. Francis by St. Patrick, 4 years old ; Pettit. The County Members' plate, heats, won by Mr. Roger's b. c. Peon by Lapdog, 3 years old ; Pettit. The Town purse, heats, won by Mr. Sandiford's b. c. Oliver Tavist by Flexible, 4 years old ; Green. Weymouth, August 28. — The Weymouth stakes, won by Mr. Her- bert's b. g. Arctic by Brutandorf, 6 years old, half-bred; ConoUy. A Handicap stakes, heats, won by Mr. Senior's b. g. Black-and-all- Black, aged. A plate of 50 sovs. given by the Members for ihe Bo- rough, &c., won by Mr. Herbert's b. f. Caracole by Brutandorf ; ConoUy. Her Majesty's plate, heats, Fulwar Craven's b. f. De- ception by Defence walked over. A Free handicap of 3 sovs. each with 20 added, heats, won by Mr. Percival's br. c. Ochiltree by Ga- berlunzie, 4 years old ; Benskin. Canterbury y August 28. — Her Majesty's plate, heats, won by Mr. Hornsby's ch. f. Romania by Sultan, 4 years old ; Hornsby. The Bridge plate of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Bacon's b. f. Maid of Kent by Reveller, 4 years old ; Higgins. A Gold cup of QV^ gs., 2 mile heats, won by Mr. C. Hornsby's ch. f. Romania ; Hornsby. The Barham Down plate of 50 sovs., heats, won by Mr. Bacon's Maid of Kent ; Higgins. The Hunter's stakes, won by Mr. Theobald's b. m. Pau- line, aged; Mason. Northampton, August 28. — A Yeoman cup value 50 sovs., heats, won by Mr. Pettifer'sb. f. Catchfly by Saracen. Her Majesty's plate, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by Emilius, 3 years old ; W. Day. A plate of £'50 given by the Town Members, 2 mile heats, won by Mr. White's b. f. Susan by Alpheus, 3 years old ; W.- Day. The Cup stakes, thirteen subscribers, ivon by Lord G. Bentinck's b. c. Ratsbane by Muley, four years old; W. Day. The Northampton stakes, W. B, Drage's b. c. Johannes by Re- veller, 3 years old, walked over. Handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. BRITISH TURF. 473 each, 2 forfeit, with 50 added, heats, 6 subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's Ratsbane, 4 years old ; W. Day. Stockton, August 29.— The Claret stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr, Jaques' b. f. Interlude by Physician; Holmes. Sweep- stakes of 20 sovs., won by Sir C. Monck's b. c. Garland by Langar, 4 years old ; Heseltine. The Thirsk stakes of 20 sovs. each, won by Mr, Shepherd's b. c. Viceroy by Voltaire ; Marson. The Gold cup, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's Wing by Doctor Syntax, 6 years old ; Cartwright. The Londonderry stakes, won by Mr. J. Smith's br. f. Memento by Voltaire. The Cleveland stakes, won by the Duke of Cleveland's Laura by Physician ; Cartwright. The All- Aged stakes with 25 added by J. Bowes, Esq., won by Mr. J. Smith's br. f. Memento ; 3 years old, Cartwright. Warwick, September 3. — The Guy produce stakes, won by Mr. Bristow's ch. f. Susanna by Dr. Faustus ; Chappie, The Leaming- ton stakes, seventy-four subscribers, forty-five of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Tomes's gr. g. Isaac by Figaro, aged ; Dar- ling. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added, 2 mile heats, won by Mr. Isaac Day's ch. c. Tamburini by Rubini, 3 years old ; Pavis. The St. Leger stakes, won by Mr. Collet's br. c. Tlie Dean by Voltaire; Whitehouse. The Yeomanry plate, won by Mr. Stan- ley's b. m. Helen by Troy. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs., T. Y, C, won by Mr. T. Critchley's bl. c. Dunstan by St. Nicholas ; Whitehouse. The Warwick cup in specie, fifteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by EmUius, 3 years old ; Howlett. The Members' plate of £50, two mile heats, won by Lord Brooke's ch. f. Pettv Larceny by Pickpocket, 3 years old ; Whitehouse. The Castle Park stakes, won by Mr. Collet's br. c. the Dean by Voltaire, 3 years old ; Whitehouse. The Stand stakes, handicap, won by Mr. CoUins's Isaac, aged ; Darling. Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Isaac Day's br. h. Caravan by Camel, 5 years old ; Pavis. The Town plate, won by Mr. J. Day's Tamburini, 3 years old; Pavis. Western Meeting, September 4. — Produce stakes of 50 sovs. each, eight subscribers. Lord Eglinton's ch. f. Lais by Corinthian ; walked over. Sweepstakes of 500 sovs., won by Lord Eglinton's b. c. Doc- tor Caius by Physician ; Lye. The Gold cup of 100 gs. value ; eigh- teen subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost by Liver- pool, 4 years old ; Cartwright. A Plate of 50 sovs., two mile heats, won by Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate by Langar, aged ; Lye. 4'J4 HISTORY OF THE The Eglinton gold cup. Lord Eglinton's b. g. The Potentate ; walked over. A Plate of 50 sovs., heats, won by Mr. J. Sandiland's ch. g. Nubian by Sultan, 4 years old ; Cartwright. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs.j eight subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's b. f. Lady Crainshaw by Contest ; Cartwright. Lord Eglinton's br. h. St. Bennett by Catton, 5 years old, Sst. 71b.; Lye, beat Sir J. Boswell's ch. m. Burletta, aged, 7st. 71b., two mile, 200 half forfeit. The Scurry stakes, won by Lord Drumlaurig's Lallah Rookh ; owner. A Plate of £50, two mile heats, won by Sir J. Boswell's b. g. Constantine, 4 years old. A Handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added, won by Lord Kelburne's ch. f. Impertinence, 4 years old ; Lye. Richmond, September 4. — A Plate of £70, won by Mr. Bowes's ch. f. Mickleton Maid by Velocipede, 3 years old ; Francis. The Dundas stakes, won by Mr. Bowes's b. c. Richmond by Memnon jun., 2 years old ; Francis. The Gold cup value 100 gs., eight subscribers, Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's- wing by Doctor Syntax, 6 years old; walked over. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. Jaques's b. f. Interlude by Physician ; Holmes. Plate of £50, two mile heats, won by Mr. Marson's br. c. Humphrey by Sandbeck, 4 years old; J. Marson. Her Majesty's plate,' won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing, 6 years old; Holmes. Southampton, September 5. — The Southampton stakes, fifteen sub- scribers, eleven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Her- bert's b. g. Artie by Brutandorf, 6 years old ; Conolly. A Plate of 30 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of 3 sovs. each, won by Mr. Drew's Young Forester by Merman, 4 years old, half bred ; Crickmere. The Shirley Stakes, won by Mr. Herbert's b. f. Caracole by Brutandorf, 3 years old ; Conolly. A Plate of £50, &c., won by Mr. Etwall's ch. f, Primefit by Actseon, 4 years old ; J. Day. The Gold cup stakes, won by Mr. Etwall's ch. f. Primefit; J. Day. The Borough Members' plate of £50, won by Mr. Etwall's ch. f. Primefit ; J. Day. The Champagne stakes, won by Sir D. Baird's br. g. Morning Star by Conductor; J.Day. Rochester and Chatham, September 5. — A Plate of £50 given by the Members of the Western division of the County of Kent, one mile heats, won by Mr. Goodman's bl. c. Plato by Actieon, 3 years old ; Mann. The Rockingham stakes, won by Mr. Shelley's br. f. The Drama by EmiUus, 3 years old ; Wakefield. The Rochester and Chatham Members' plate, two mile heats, won by Mr. Falconer's b. BRITISH TURF. 475 f. Slender by Longwaist, 4 years old ; F. Butler The Gold cup, two mile heats, won by Mr. Turner's br. f. Isabella by Medora, 4 years old ; Mann. The West Kent stakes, won by Mr. Shelley's ch. c. Tawney Owl by Buzzard, 4 years old; Wakefield. The Hunter's stakes, heats, won by Mr. Armstrong's br. g. Colverstown by Philip the First, 6 years old ; Marson. Lichfield, Spptember 10. — The Staffordshire stakes, twenty-five sub- scribers, sixteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Mill- town's ch. m. Cruiskeen by Sir Hercules, 5 years old ; Neptune Stag. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added from the fund, won by Lord Warwick's ch. f. Petty Larceny by Pickpocket ; Whitehouse. The Queen's plate, won by Mr. Herbert's b. c. Clarion by Sultan, 3 years old ; Conolly. The Gold cup in specie, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. T. Walters's br. h. King Cole by Memnon, 6 years old ; Mar- low. The City Members' plate, two mile heats, won by Mr. E. Peel's gr. c. Saul by Bedlamite, 4 years old ; Whitehouse. Leicester, September 11. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Tomes's g. Isaac by Figaro, aged ; Darling. The Belvoir stakes, won by Mr. Oweley's ch. m. Victoria by RanviUes, aged. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, with 50 added, won by the Duke of Rutland's br. f. Revoke by Camel, 3 years old ; R. Pettit. A gold cup of 100 sovs. value, won by Mr. Tomes's gr. g. Isaac, aged ; Darling. The Quorn plate, heats, won by Mr. Oweley's ch. m. Victoria ; aged Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added, won by Mr. Collins's b. f. Query by Emancipa- tion, 4 years old ; Darling. Abingdon September 11. — Foal stakes of 50 sovs.y won by Mr. Isaac Day's b. f. Canace by Cain ; W. Day. The Cup in specie, thirteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confusionee by Emilius, 3 years old ; Howlett. The Old Berkshire Hunt stakes, two mile heats, won by Mr. Goodlake's bl. c. Cerberus by Defence, 3 years old ; Mr. Sadler. Tlie Holme Park stakes, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Isaac Day's b. f. Science by Defence, 3 years old ; Pavis. Produce sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, Mr. Rawlinson's b. c. Chilson by Fungus walked over. The Marcham Park stakes, twenty-three subscribers, eighteen of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Jersey's b. f. Joannina by Priam, 4 years old ; Pavis. The Bear Wood stakes, handicap, eleven subscribers, won by Capt. Pettat's b. h. Caliph by Sultan aged ; Chappie. Tlie Pusey Horn stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Hussey's b. f. Red Rose by 4'JG HISTORY OF THE Rubini, 3 years old ; Hewlett. The Tally-Ho ! stakes for horses not thorough bred, twenty subscribers, won by Mr. Mathews's b. c. Master Teddy by Safeguard, 3 years old; Treen, The Buckland stakes, three subscribers, Mr. Etwall's b. c. Hill Coolie by Mulatto walked over. The Celerity handicap, heats, won by Mr. Foster's ch. f. Bellissima by Bizarre, 4 years old Mr. Sadler. Doncaster, Monday, September 16. — The Fitzwilliam stakes, won by Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's Wing by Doctor Syntax, 6 years old ; Cart- wright. A Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 30 added by the Corporation, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Kremlin by Sultan, 3 years old ; Benson. The Champagne Stakes, twenty-one subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's br. c. Launcelot by Camel ; Scott. Her Majesty's plate. Lord Westminster's br. h. Cardinal Puflf by Pantaloon, 5 years old, walked over. Tuesday. — Prodvice stakes of 100 sovs. each. Lord Westmin- ster's br. c. Launcelot walked over. The Cleveland stakes, sixteen subscribers, three of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Eglinton's ch. f. Opera by Actseon, 4 years old; Lye. The St. Leger stakes, one hundred and seven subscribers. Major Yarburgh's b. c Charles the Twelfth by Voltaire out of Laurel's dam, Scott, and Mr* Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid by Emilius, Conolly, ran a dead heat : in the decisive heat Charles the Twelfth proved the winner. Bloomsbury, the second favourite and winner of the Derby, was not placed ; 6 to 4 on Charles the Twelfth, 6 to 1 against Bloomsbury, 13 to 1 against Euclid. The Four- Year-Old stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost by Liverpool; Cartwright. Wednesday. — The Foal stakes of 100 sovs. each. Lord Westmins- ter's br c. Sleight-of-hand by Pantaloon walked over. The Doneaster stakes, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Kremlin, 3 years old. The Selling stakes, won by Mr. Etty's br. c. The Quack by Physician, 3 years old ; Lye. The Corporation plate, two mile heats, won by Lord Eglinton's ch. f. Opera, 4 years old; Lye. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 200 sovs., fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes's b. c. Epidaurus by Langar, Scott 1 ; Lord Lichfield's bl. c. The Corsair 2 ; Mr. W. Ridsdale's b. c. Bloomsbury 3. The Gascoigne stakes, won by Lord Westminster's ch. c. The Lord Mayor by Pantaloon ; Scott. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., 25 sub- scribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. brother to Euclid by BRITISH TURF, 477 Emilius ; Lye. The Cup value 400 gs. &c., won by Major Yar- burgh's b. c. Charles the Twelfth, 3 years old ; Lye 1 ; Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost, 4 years old, 2 ; Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing, 6 years old, 3. Friday. — The Hornby Castle stakes, four subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's Cardinal Puff, 5 years old ; W. Scott. The Scarborough stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Col. Cradock's br. c. The Provost by The Sadler; Templeman. The Park Hill stakes, fifteen subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes' ch. f. Mickleton Maid by Velocipede ; W. Scott. The Town plate, two mile heats, won by Lord Eglinton's ch. f. Opera ; T Lye. SKrewsbury, September 1. — The Tankerville stakes, won by Mr. Griffith's ch. h. Lugwardine by Bobadil, 5 years old ; Chappie. The St. Leger stakes, won by Lord Stanley's b. f. Velocity by Velocipede; Jones. The Inkeeper's purse, won by Mr. Holker's ch. m. Maid of Monton by Recovery, 5 years old ; Clarke. The Gold cup in specie, won by Mr. Tomes' Isaac by Figaro, aged ; Darling. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 30 added by the Race Committee, heats, won by Lord Stanley's Velocity, 3 years old ; Dodgson. The Borough Members' plate of 60 sovs., heats, won by Mr. Barrow's b. m. Ca- tharina by Whisker, aged ; Hopwood. Her Majesty's plate, Mr. Tomes' gr. g. aged ; Darling, 1 : Mr. Griffith's ch. c. Lugwardine, 5 years old ; 2. The plate was claimed for Mr. Griffith on the ground that Mr. Collins, the owner of Query, also in the race, was also the owner of Isaac, this was admitted by Mr. Collins, who contended that the race being in one heat, and the starting of two horses not forbidden by the Queen's plate articles, Isaac was not on that account disquahfied. The Master of the Horse directed the plate to be paid to Mr. Griffiths. The County Members' plate of 60 sovs., won by Mr. Meiklam's b. m. Modesty by Malek. 5 years old; G. White- house. Oswestry, September 24. — Sir W. W. Wynn's cup, value 50 sovs. in specie, won by Mr. Holker's ch. m. Maid of Monton by Recovery, 5 years old ; Clarke. The Shropshire stakes, Mr. Tomes' gr. g. Isaac by Figaro, aged, walked over. The North Shropshire County Members' stakes, heats, won by Mr. Tomes' gr. g. Isaac, aged ; Darling. The Oswestry stakes, won by Mr. E. Peel's gr. c. Saul by Bedlamite, 4 years old ; G. Whitehouse. A Gold cup in specie, ten subscribers, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. h. Cowboy by Voltaire, 5 478 HISTORY OF THE years old ; Templeman. The Town subscription plate of £50, won by Sir T. Stanley's b. h. Cowboy ; Templeman. Bedford, September 25. — Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Thorn- hill's ch. h. Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant, 6 years old, ConoUy. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 20 added, eight subscribers, won by Mr. W. Key's br. f. Marialva by Gambol ; W. Cotton. A purse of £50, given by His Grace the Duke of Bedford, won by Mr. Corbet's br. f. Jenny Jones by Sir Hercules ; Mann. The Woburn stakes, won by Lord Albemarle's b. f. Barcarolle by Emilius 4 years old ; E. Edwards. The Bedfordshire stakes, won by Mr. Corbet's br. f. Jenny Jones, 3 years old ; Mann. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added, won by Mr. Theobald's ch. c. Caligula by Augustus, (broke down) ; ConoUy. Handicap stakes of 5 sovs. each, 2 ft., ■ndth 20 added, won by Mr. Goddard's ch. c. by Shortwaist, dam by Bobadil, 3 years old ; S. Sing. Liverpool Autumn Meeting, Wednesday, September 25. — The Eglinton stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Meiklam's br. f. Remedy by Physician ; Darling. The Palatine stakes, handicap, twenty sub- scribers, won by Mr. H. Robinson's br. h. Melbourne by Humphrey Clinker, 5 years old ; Marson. The St. Leger stakes. Lord Eglin- ton's ch. g. Zoroaster by Priam walked over. The Selling stakes, won by Mr. Speed's ch. c. Aim well by Acta:>on, 4 j^ears old ; M. Jones. Thursday. — The Wilton stakes, won by Mr. Heseltine's b. f. The Shadow by The Saddler, 3 years old; Heseltine. The Stewards' cup, ten subscribers, won by Mr. Bell's b. f. La Sage Femme by Physician or Gainsborough, 3 years old; Francis. The Ormskirk purse of £50, won by Mr. H. Robinson's br. h. Melbourne, 5 years old ; Marson. Friday. — The Knowsley stakes, won by Sir T. Stanley's ch. c. Rabbitcatcher ])y Birdcatcher ; Templeman. The Heaton Park stakes, twenty-five subscribers, five of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Milltown's ch. m. Cruiskeen by Sir Hercules, 5 years old ; Stag. The Meggernie Castle stakes, won by Mr. Wliitelock's b. c. Doctor Grainger by Physician, 3 years old ; Marson. The Option stakes, heats, won by Mr. Speed's ch. c. Aimwell, 4 years old ; M. Jones. Lincoln, September 26. — Her Majesty's plate, Mr. Orde's Bee's- wing by Doctor Syntax, G years old, walked over. Sweepstakes of BRITISH TURF. 479 20 sovs., with 25 added, won by Capt. Elmsall's b. c. Bob Peel by Medoro ; Holmes. A Gold cup or piece of plate, value 100 sovs., ten subscribers, Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing, 6 years old, walked over. Subscription purse of 70 sovs., two mile heats, won by Mr. Milner's br. c. Humphrey by Sandbeck, 4 years old ; Holmes. Newmarket First October Meeting, Tuesday, October 1. — Handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Tavistock's ch. c. All-fours by Augustus, 3 years old ; E. Edwards. The Buckenham stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Wreford's b. c. Warden by Glencoe ; J. Day. The Grand Duke Michael stakes, nineteen subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid by Emilius ; Conolly. The Hope- ful stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix by Priam ; J. Day, Jun. Sweepstakes of 150 sovs., six sub- scribers. Lord Tavistock's f. by Glencoe out of Frolicsome, walked over. Wednesday. — i?50, Mr. Thornhill's Mendizabel, 6 years old, walked over. The St. Leger stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Montreal by Langar ; Stephenson. Thm-sday. — The Town plate, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid; Conolly. The Rutland stakes, twelve subscribers, won by Mr. Wre- ford's b. c. Warden by Glencoe, 3lb. extra ; W, Day. The Queen's plate, won by Mr. W. Scott's b. f. Fame by Margrave, 3 years old ; Nat. Post sweepstakes of 300 sovs., three subscribers. Lord Lich- field's bl. c. The Corsair by Sir Hercules walked over. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. T. Y. C, four subscribers. Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix, 8st. 71b., walked over. Royal Caledonian Fife Hunt, {Cupar Course, about a mile round), October 1. — The Caledonian St. Leger stakes, four subscribers, won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. Malvoho by Liverpool ; Lye. Tlie Gold cup of 100 sovs. in specie, &c., eleven subscribers, four of whom paid only 4 sovs. each, won by Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. The Doctor by Doctor Syntax, 5 years old; Cartwright. The Fife Hunt plate of f CO Mr. Fairlie's gr. g. Pyramid by Falcon, 5 years old ; Lye. The Cale- donian cup of 100 gs., for Scotch bred horses, won by Mr. J. Laing's ch. g. Birthday by Percy, 6 years old ; Lye. £50, &c., added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Ramsay's br, c. Lanercost by Liverpool, 4 years old ; Cartwright. A plate of 50 sovs., heats, won by Sir J. Boswell's b. f. Anna-Maria by Huntingdon, 3 years old ; Lye. The Whip, with 50 sovs. added, Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. The Doctor, 5 years old, walked over. £50 added to a sweepstakes of 480 HISTORY OF THE 10 sovs. won by Lord Eglinton's br. c. Malvolio, 3 years old ; Lye. A plate of £50, given by the Fife Hunt, heats, won by Sir J. Bos- well's b. f. Anna Maria, 3 years old ; Noble. A plate of 50 sovs., given by the Town of Cupar, heats, won by Sir J. Boswell's b. g. Constantine by Beagle, 4 years old ; J. Holmes. Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost, 4 years old; Cartwright. 50 sovs, gentlemen riders, won by Lord Dunmore's br. c. Aladdin by Young Blacklock, 4 years old ; Capt. Raitt. A plate of 50 sovs., won by Mr. Fairlie's gr. g. Pyramid, 5 years old ; Lye. A plate of 60 sovs., won by Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle, 4 years old ; Lye. Holywell Hunt, October 8. — Produce sweepstakes, Mr. Mostyn's b. c. Papineau by Emancipation walked over. The Mostyn stakes, twenty-three subscribers, won by Lord Westminster's ch. c. The Lord Mayor by Pantaloon, 3 years old ; Francis. The Champagne stakes, won by Sir J. Stanley's ch. c. Rabbitcatcher by Birdcatcher ; Tem- pleman. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., Mr. Mostyn's b. c. Papineau walked over. The Pengwern stakes, won by Mr. F. R. Price's br. f. Lady Abbess by St. Nicholas, 3 years old ; Conolly. Tlie Mostyn handicap sweepstakes, fifteen subscribers, eleven of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. F. R. Price's br. g. Captain Pops by Priam, 4 years old ; Stag. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, won by Mr. F. R. Price's ch. c. July by The Tulip, 2 years old ; Stag. The Holywell hunt plate, won by Lord Westminster's ch. c. Sir Ralph by Pantaloon, 4 years old ; Templeman. The Hokee Pokee stakes, won by Lord Stanley's br. c. Charlatan by Physician, 3 years old ; Francis. Nottingham, October 9. — A cup, value 100 sovs., twelve sub- scribers, three of whom paid only 6 sovs. each, won by Mr. Robinson's b. h. Melbourne by Humphrey Clinker, 5 years old ; Gates. A plate of £50, heats, won by Mr. Massey's b. g. Tubalcain by Cain. A plate of ,£60, given by the Members for the County, heats, won by Mr. Lacey's b. f. Viola by Filho da Puta. Her Majesty's plate, won by Mr. Massey's b. g. Tubalcain, 3 years old ; Wliitehouse. A Han- dicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs., with 30 added, won by Mr. Walker's br. f. Lollypoj) by Starch or Voltaire, 3 years old ; Birbeck. York October Meeting October 1 1 . — The York October Race Club stakes, won by Mr. Simpson's b. g. Aggravator by Palmerin, aged ; owner. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. with 20 added, won by Col. Cra- dock's b. f. Galipot by Physcian ; G. Nelson. Handicap stakes of BRITISH TURF. 481 5 sovs. each, heats, eleven subscribers, won by Mr. Allen's b. c. Quid by Tramp or Clinker, 3 years old ; Lye. The All-aged stakes, won by Mr. Shepherd's b. c. Viceroy by Voltaire, 2 years old ; Lye. Newmarket Second October Meeting, Monday, October 14. Han- dicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Lord Milltown's b. f. Medea by Drone, 3 years old ; Stag. The Garden stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Flambeau by Taurus, 3 years old ; Cotton. £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c, iEther by St. Patrick, 3 years old; Nat. Tuesday— £50. T. Y. C, won by Mr. Wreford's b. c. Warden by Glencoe ; J. Day. Sweepstakes of 5 sovs, with 25 added from the Town racing fund, nine subscribers, Mr. W. Edwards's ch. f. Remnant by Cain out of Burden, 2 years old. Cotton, walked over after a dead heat with Mr. Sadler's b. f. Caracole by Brutandorf, 3 years old ; Conolly. The Clearwell stakes, twenty-nine subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix by Priam, 71b. extra ; J. Day, Jun. Wednesday. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., six subscribers, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. Montreal by Langar ; Pavis. Sweep- stakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Fyson's ch. f. by Augustus out of Amoret by Abjer, 2 years old ; Nat. The Cesarewitch stakes, twenty- six subscribers. Lord Milltown's ch. m. Cruiskeen by Sir Hercules, 5 years old, 6st. 61b.; Stag, 1 : Mr. Bowes' ch. f. Mickleton Maid, 3 years old, 5st. lOlb., 2 : 3 to 1 against Cruiskeen, 4 to 1 against Mickleton Maid. Thursday. — Handicap plate of £100, won by Col. Peel's b. c. by Longwaist out of Heron's dam, 3 years old ; Cotton. The Town plate, won by Mr. Etwall's ch. f. Primefit by Actseon, 4 years old ; J. Day. Friday. — Handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. with 25 added from the Town racing fund, won by Mr. Greville's ch. f. Trojana by Priam ; Nat. The Prendergast stakes, twenty-five subscribers, won by Lord George Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix ; J. Day. The Whip was not chal- lenged for in this meeting. Kelso, October 15. — The Berwickshire gold cup of 150 gs. won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost by Liverpool, 4 years old ; W. Noble. The Duke of Roxburgh's plate or cup, value 50 gs., won by Sir J. Bos%vell's ch. m. Burletta by Actason, aged ; Holmes. The Ladies' plate, fourteen subscribers, eight of whom paid only 5 sovs. each, won by Mr. Fairlie's br. g. Zohrab by Lottery, aged ; Weatherell. VOL. II. I I 482 HISTORY OF THE Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. Fairlie's gr. g. Pyramid, 5 years old; Cartwright, A plate of £50, two mile heats, won by Mr. Fairlie's Zohrab, aged ; Weatherall. A Whip, given by Lord F. Fitzclarence, added to a handicap sweepstakes of 5 gs. each, &c., won by Mr. G. Sandieland's Nubian by Sultan, 4 years old ; W. Noble. £50, won by Lord Eglinton's b. f. Bellona by Beagle, 4 years old ; Lye. Dumfries, October 17. — A Gold cup, value 100 sovs., eleven sub- scribers, won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost by Liverpool, 4 years old; AV. Noble. £50, heats, won by Mr. Dawson's ch. c. Clem-o'- the-Clough by Corinthian, 3 years old ; G. Noble. A plate of £50, won by Mr. Ramsay's Lanercost ; Noble. A Plate of £50, five sub- scribers, won by Lord Eghnton's br. h. St. Bennett by Cartwright. Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. Alexander's br. c. by Young Blacklock; Noble. Northallerton, October \7. — Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., won by Mr. J. GiU's b. c. Resolution by Physician ; Gates. The Town plate, two mile heats, won by Mr. Shafto's b. c. by Physician, A Gold cup, seven subscribers, won by Col. Cradock's br. c. The Provost by Tlie Saddler ; 3 years old ; Gates. A plate of £50, two mile heats, won by Mr. Heseltine's br. f. The Shadow by The Saddler ; Gates. A Silver cup, ten subscribers, won by Col. Crawford's b. f. Dolphin by Priam, 3 years old; Francis. Produce sweepstakes of 25 sovs. won by Mr. BeU's b. f. La Femme Sage by Gainsborough ; Heseltine. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Howard's b. c. Quid by Tramp or CUnker, 3 years old ; Marson. Newmarket Houghton Meeting, Monday, October 28. — The Cam- bridgeshire stakes, fifty-five subscribers, twenty-one of whom paid 5 sovs. ft. won by Mr. Ramsay's br. c. Lanercost by Li\'Terpool, 4 years old ; Noble. The Criterion [stakes, forty-four subscribers ; a dead heat between I Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix by Priam, J. Day, Jun., and Gen. Yates' b. c. Gibralter by Muley, Sst. 7lb., Nat ; after which Crucifix walked over, and Lord G. Bentinck and Gen. Yates divided the stakes. Handicap sweepstakes of 25 sovs., won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c Flambeau by Taurus, 3 years old; Ro- binson. Tuesday. — £50, won by Lord G. Bentinck's br. f. Sal \'olatile by Augustus, 2 years old ; J. Howlett. Handicap plate of £100, won by Lord Lichfield's ch. f. P'eather by Acta^on, 3 years old, a feather; J. Howlett. ^ BRITISH TURF. 483 Wednesday. — Subscription plate of £50, won by Mr. Dixon's b. c. Camelino by Camel, 3 years old ; Nat. Handicap plate, won by the Duke of Grafton's b. c. ^Ether by St. Patrick, 3 years old ; Nat. Thursday. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs., won by Mr. GreviUe's ch. c. Proteus by Cetus ; Nat. Subscription handicap plate of £50, won by Lord Jersey's b. f. Joannina by Priam, 4 years old; Robinson. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs., nineteen subscribers, won by Lord G. Ben- tinck's ch. c. Capote ; W. Day. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., won by Mr. Roger's br. f. Miss Hawk by Buzzard, 3 years old ; S. Rogers. Friday. — ^The Audley End stakes, won by Col. Peel's br. c. Tlie Dey of Algiers by Priam, 3 years old ; Pavis. The Nursery stakes, won by Mr. W. Edward's b. c. Assassin by Taurus ; W. Cotton. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., five subscribers, won by Mr. E. Peel's ch. c. Negus by Bedlamite ; Nat. WINNERS OF ROYAL PLATES IN 1839. Newmarket, April 16. — Vespertilio by Reveller, four years old, 8st. 9lb.,R. C. April 18. — Grey Momus by Comus, four years old, Qst. 8lb., R. C. Chester, May 7. — Chit-chat by Velocipede, five years old, lOst.; thrice round. Manchester, May 22. — Tlie Potentate by Langar, aged, lOst. 5lb.; three miles and a distance. Ascot Heath, May 28. — St. Francis by St. Patrick, four years old, Qst. 2lb.; from the New Mile post, once round and in. Hampton, June 6. — Rory O'More by Langar, three years old, 7st. 5lb.; heats, twice round and a distance. Newcastle, June 25. — Sampson by Cetus three years old, 7st. 2lb.; three miles. Carlisle, July 5.— Olympic by Reveller, aged, lOst.; four miles. Guildford, July 16.— Jagger by Actaeon, four years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. Liverpool, July 18.— The Potentate, aged, lOst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Winchester, July 23.— Caravan by Camel, five years old, 9st. 1 lib.; two mile heats. 1 I 2 484 HISTORY OF THE Edinburgh.— Olympic, aged, lOst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Lancaster, July 25.— The Potentate, aged, lOst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Goodwood, July 31.— Caravan, five years old, 9st. I3lb.; about three miles and five furlongs. Chelmsford, August 13.— St. Francis, four years old, 9st. lllb.; two mile heats. Salisbury, August 14.— Caravan, five years old, lOst.; three mile heats. Lewes, August 15. — Mus by Bizarre, six years old, lOst. 3lb.; heats, the New Course. York, August 21.— Bees'-wing by Doctor Syntax, six years old, 9st. 71b.; two miles. Egham, August 29.-^Caravan, five years old, 9st. lllb.; two miles and a distance. Ipswich, August 27. — St. Francis, four years old, 9st. lib.; two mile heats. Canterbury, August 28. — Romania by Sultan, four years old, 9st. 61b.; two mile heats. Northampton, August 28. — Confusionee by Emilius, three years old, 7st. lllb.; three miles. Weym,outh, August 29. — Deception by Defence, three years old, Sst. 2lb.; two mile heats. Warwick, September 5. — Caravan, five years old, lOst.; two mile heats. Richmond, September 5. — Bees'-wing, six years old, 9st. 5lb.; three miles. Lichfield, September 10. — Clarion by Sultan, three years old, 8st. 2lb.; two mile heats. Leicester, September 11. — Isaac by Figaro, aged, lOst.; three times round. Doncaster, September 16. — Cardinal PufF by Pantaloon, five years old, 9st. 9lb.; four miles. Shrewsbury, September 20. — Lugwardine by Bobadil, five years old, 9st. 9lb.; three miles. Bedford, September 25. — Mendizabel by Merlin or Merchant, six years old, lOst.; three miles. Lincoln, September 26. — Bee's-wing, six years old, 9st.; two mile heats. BRITISH TURF. 485 Newmarket, October 3.— Fame by Margrave, three years old, 9st. 21b.; R. C. Caledonian Hunt, October 11. — Lanercost by Liverpool, four years old, 9st.; four miles. Nottingham, October 4. — Tubalcain by Cain, three' years old, 8st. 2lb., two mile heats. IN IRELAND. Curragh, April 23.— Waitstill by Alcaston, six years old, 9st.; four miles. April 25. — Cregane by Young Lottery, three years old, 8st. 61b.; four miles. April 27. — Cregane, three years old, 8st. 51b.; three miles. JuneW. — Cadot by Blacklock or Alcaston, three years old, 9st. 2lb.; four mUes. June 14. — Roscius by Turcoman, three years old, 6st. 71b.; three miles. Bellewstown, June 27. — Arthur by Sir Hercules, six years old, Sst. 13lb.; three mile heats. Down Royal Corporation, July 24. — Waitstill, aged, Sst. lOlb.; four mUe heats. July 26. — Revenge by Roller, aged, 9st. 5lb.; two mile heats. Curragh, July 25, — Retriever by Recovery, three years old, 7st.; two miles. July 26. — Alba by Dandy, four years old, Sst.; four miles. September 4. — M.P. by Young Blacklock, four years old, list.; four miles. September 5. — Retriever, three years old, Sst. 51b.; two miles. September 6. — Alba, four years old, 9st. 4lb.; four miles. October 1 6. — Alba, four years old, Sst. lOlb.; three miles. Lord Lieutenant's Plate. — Cadot, three years old, 5st. ; four miles. In the list which follows, we have given as cor- rectly as we believe possible, the number and value '186 HISTORY OF THE of the races won in this year by horses got by the sires whose names are attached, viz : — £ „ Acorn 1 Winner of 1 Prize . value 55 „ Actseon 13 31 „ 2,689 „ Agreeable 1 4 » 200 „ Adventurer 1 2 }» 53 „ Alpheus 1 1 >> 50 „ Argantes 1 1 )> 50 „ Astbury 3 10 „ 301 „ Augustus 5 11 „ 470 „ Bachelor 1 1 „ 50 „ Battledore 1 2 „ 115 „ Beagle 2 10 „ 1,525 „ Bedlamite 3 4 „ 170 „ Belshazzar 1 1 >> 1,000 „ Belzoni 2 4 » 123 „ Birdcatcher 1 3 „ 225 „ Bizarre 3 10 » 1,830 „ Young Blacklock 2 3 » 184 „ Bobadil 2 5 » 1,110 „ Bob Gore 1 1 >» 153 „ Brutandorf 6 18 » 2,330 „ Buzzard 4 8 » 1,130 i, Cadland 1 3 » 172 „ Cain 8 13 » 2,727 5, Camel 9 21 >' 5,242 „ Cardinal PufF 1 4 >> 203 „ Catton 1 4 »» 855 „ Cetus 3 , 6 ,, 605 „ The Colonel 7 11 >> 3,957 „ Colwick 1 1 »» 50 „ Comus 2 8 >> 1,276 „ Conductor 1 „ 3 »» 210 „ Confederate 1 „ 1 j> 60 „ Corinthian 4 ,, 5 » 310 BRITISH TURF. d 3y Coronet 1 Winner of 3 Prizes, value £ 71 „ Conservator 1 3 125 „ Contest 1 2 285 „ Cripple 1 4 205 „ Defence 13 34 7,271 „ Doctor Eady 2 2 265 „ Doctor Faustus 5 14 1,031 „ Doctor SjTitax 2 17 1,676 „ Drone 2 3 195 „ Economist 2 6 1,655 „ Emancipation 7 20 2,003 „ Emilius 13 36 6,536 „ Exile 1 1 45 „ Feramorz 1 2 45 „ Falcon 4 15 828 „ Figaro 1 18 2,705 „ Filho da Puta 3 8 329 „ Firman 1 6 354 „ Fitzwalton 1 2 150 „ Flexible 3 7 246 „ The Flyer 1 2 100 „ Frederick 1 1 50 „ Fungus 3 }> 7 451 „ Gainsborough 1 1 75 „ Gambol 2 3 170 „ Gaberlunzie 1 3 131 „ Glencoe 3 6 1,945 „ Young Grimaldi 1 3 99 „ Grey Viscount 1 1 55 „ Guerilla 2 4 109 „ Gustavus 2 8 395 „ Harry 1 2 26 „ Harlequin 1 1 39 „ Henwick 1 2 100 „ Hesperus 1 1 18 „ Hindostan 1 2 91 „ Humphrey Clinker 2 10 1,296 „ Huntingdon 1 » 2 100 487 488 HISTORY OF THE £ By Hussar 1 ' Winner of 1 Prize , value 75 „ Jack Spigot 1 1 » 50 „ Incubus 1 2 j> 47 „ Jerry 7 11 >> 1,232 „ Jujube 1 9 »> 440 „ Lamplighter 1 2 » 100 „ Lambtonian 1 2 ■ j> 300 „ Langar 14 42 >» 6,340 „ Laurel 3 3 „ 390 „ Lapdog 1 • ,j 2 j> 100 „ Leonardo 1 2 » 90 „ Liverpool C 18 )> 3,070 „ Longwaist 2 8 » 439 „ Lottery 3 14 j> 964 „ Young Magistrate 1 7 >> 203 „ Magnet 1 1 t> 30 „ Malek 1 1 yy 60 „ Mameluke 3 5 „ 465 „ Margrave 4 6 » 555 „ Master Henry 1 6 » 245 „ Medora 3 4 >} 375 „ Memnon 2 7 >> 695 „ Memnon, Jun. 1 1 >i 70 „ Merchant 4 4 » 980 „ Merman 4 5 » 160 „ The Mole 1 2 » 230 „ Morning Star 1 1 j> 50 „ Mozart 1 3 » 80 „ Mulatto 7 14 >• 6,406 „ Muley 5 8 >» 1,197 „ Napoleon le Grand 1 1 >» 45 „ Olympus 1 1 » 110 „ Oppidan 1 1 „ 100 „ Palmerin 1 8 »> 415 „ Pantaloon 5 12 j> 2,722 , Partisan 2 2 „ 113 „ Patron 1 1 „ 25 „ Pengwin 1 2 » 197 BRITISH TURF. £ By Percy 1 Winner oj 6 Prizes, value 345 „ Y. Phantom 1 1 100 „ Philip the First 1 2 99 „ Physician 15 24 4,435 „ Pickpocket 2 6 285 „ Picton 1 1 180 „ Piscator 1 3 126 „ Plenipotentiary 1 1 150 „ Priam 13 32 10,793 „ Ranvilles 1 • 2 95 „ Record 1 1 35 „ Recovery 3 6 990 „ Reveller 14 33 2,634 „ Robin Hood 2 2 51 „ Rowton 2 5 241 „ Royal Oak 1 1 21 „ Rubini 2 4 280 „ Safeguard 1 1 85 „ St. Nicholas 8 15 1,740 „ St. Pati'ick 6 14 1,135 „ rne Saddler 2 4 260 „ Sandbeck 5 10 458 „ Saracen 3 3 300 „ Scipio 1 1 100 „ Second 1 1 75 „ Shakspeare 2 2 155 „ Shortwaist 1 1 42 „ Shrigley 1 2 100 „ Silkworm 1 1 28 „ Sir Hercules 8 15 5,592 „ Skylark 3 5 350 „ Strephon 2 13 m „ Starch 2 4 425 „ Stumps 2 3 195 „ Sultan 11 30 4,892 „ Taurus 14 1,451 „ Tarrare 2 1 „ Theodore 3 126 „ Tiresias 3 650 489 490 0 HISTORY OF THE £ By Tiger 1 Winner of 1 Priz e, value 20 „ Tomboy 2 170 „ Tranby 50 „ Treasurer 24 „ The Tulip 40 „ Troy 50 „ Trumpeter 55 „ Vanish 5 1,030 „ Velocipede 15 27 3,004 „ Voltaire 7 24 6,123 „ Wamba 2 5 191 „ Waterloo 1 4 200 „ Waverley 5 8 299 „ Whalebone 2 7 228 „ Whisker 1 10 463 „ Winterfield 1 1 75 „ Woodman 1 2 95 „ Worthy 2 2 71 „ Wrangler 1 3 103 „ Zinganee 5 7 1,197 Total £143,204 In the first betting lists for the Derby of 1839, we find the name of Lord Jersey's Caesar, brother to Bay Middle ton, as first favourite ; and after his winning the Riddlesworth and the Vacillation stakes in the Craven Meeting, for the former of which he was freely backed at 2 to 1, the odds quoted against him for the Derby were only 5 to 1. Besides Ceesar, the other horses quoted were, the Dey of Algiers by Pilgrim, an untried colt, at 11 to 1 ; Flambeau with 1 6 to ] ; Tros with 22 to 1 ; Epidaurus, 33 to 1 ; Montreal, 35 to 1 ; Euclid by Emilius, winner of two sweepstakes of BRITISH TURF. 491 50 sovs, &c., 40 to 1 ; Ilderim by Emilius or Ishmael, winner of Tuesday's Riddlesworth, 40 to 1 ; and Deception, with 66 to I against him. The First Spring Meeting produced but httle change in the relative position of these horses ; for, notwithstanding Caesar's defeat for the 2,000 gs. stakes by The Corsair, he still remained first favourite for the Derby, while The Corsair was only quoted, at first, as favourite in the list with 10 to 1 against him, and then, as third, with 8 to 1. As the eventful day approached, Caesar receded, and occupied only the third place, Sleight-of-hand and Euclid taking the first and second in the fluctuating scale of public opinion ; while 1000 to 15 was laid against the horse destined to prove the winner, only a week before the races ; which odds, however, were reduced to 25 to 1 before the start. To the no small surprise and vexation of the " knowing ones," Bloomsbury came in winner of the Derby by a length, Deception second ; no other horses being placed. On the Friday after the race, Mr. Fulwar Craven, the owner of Deception, made an objec- tion to the pedigree of Bloomsbury, and requested that the stakes might be withheld, in order to afford time for a proper investigation of the objec- tion. To this the stewards assented ; but on the following Tuesday, forwarded the following docu- 492 HISTORY OF THE ment to Messrs. Weatherby, as their decision of the matter. *' We, the Stewards of Epsom races, consider- ing that although by rule 58, when the quahfica- tion of any horse is objected to after the race, the onus of proof Ues upon the party objecting, yet that we are not thereby precluded from receiving proof of such qualification from the owner of the horse objected to, if he shall see fit to tender it, have this day, at the request of Mr. Ridsdale, examined the evidence tendered by him in support of the qualification of his horse Bloomsbury, and are of opinion that the entry in the calendar is correct, that Bloomsbury was qualified to start for the Derby, and that his owner is entitled to the stakes. (Signed) Gilbert Heathcote, J. De Teissier." To Messrs. Weatherby. The stakes, however, were not given up on the authority of this decision, as the fiamer of Decep- tion had taken the precaution of serving a legal notice on the stakeholder not to pay them. Leaving this matter for the present, we shall conclude our remarks on Epsom races, by a slight notice of the Oaks, which stakes were won by Deception by two lengths. The betting on this race, in the early part of the year, did not excite BRITISH TURF. 493 its usual interest, from none of the fillies entered for the Oaks having been favourites or winners of the 1,000 gs. and other stakes, the usual touch- stones of their merits. We next come to Ascot races, which once more brought the Derby horses before the public. The first race we have occasion to refer to was for the Ascot stakes (handicap), won by Mr. Forth's filly by Merchant by half a length, after a splendid race, for which the public were indebted to the great judgment displayed by those who fixed the weights. The excellent riding of Little Bell, a mere child, only four stone, and who rode the winner, excited general wonder and admiration, and even attracted the notice of her Majesty, who was pleased to have the juvenile jockey brought before her after the race, and graciously presented him with a ten-pound note. It is said that, upon being asked his weight by the Queen, he answered, to the no small amusement of the royal circle, " Please, ma'am, master says as how I must never tell my weight." This little bijou of a jockey was accidentally picked up by Mr. Forth, while riding a restive horse in Oxford Street. Mr. Forth had him apprenticed to him ; but he soon afterwards bolted, but was recovered, upon a reward of £10 being offered by Mr. Forth, much after the method practised on the loss of a favourite lap-dog. The next race, the Ascot Derby, caused 494 HISTORY OF THE some excitement, fromX/ords Lichfield and Exeter having each formally objected to Bloomsbury's pedigree, who was the favourite at 5 to 1 . The race was won cleverly by Bloomsbury, by nearly a length, carrying 51b. extra. His only other performance at this meeting, was for the 200 gs. sweepstakes, which he won in a canter from Mr. Forth's Sister to Hector by Priam, who was started only to claim. The doings of the other Derby horses will be found in our calendar, and require little or no remark. Much of the interest invariably attached to the race for the gold cup was lost, by Grey Momus, the general favourite, having gone amiss. St. Francis, at starting for this stake, was the favourite, at even against the field, and is supposed to have lost the race by having made the running, which circumstance was taken advantage of by Robinson, with his usual quickness and tact, and who brought out Caravan at the critical moment, and succeeded in bringing him in a winner by a length. John Day, on Corsair, came in first by two lengths, and in a canter, for the Windsor Castle stakes, but owing to Day having omitted to put the extra 51b. on his horse, as winner of the 2,000 gs. stakes, Alderman Copeland's The De- puty was declared the winner. Altogether, the meeting may be said to have gone off v/ith better sport and a more distinguished BRITISH TURF. 495 and numerous attendance than had been witnessed at Ascot for many previous years. The great success of Mr. Thornhill, as will be seen on reference to our calendar, afforded much satisfaction to all real well-wishers of the turf. We have before taken occasion to give a de- scription of the Grand Stand, which was opened to the public for the first time at this meeting. At Goodwood, every arrangement had been made by the Duke of Richmond, to ensure the comfort and convenience of the public, besides catering for them an excellent list of sport ; and his Grace's kind intentions were crowned with complete success. The comparative punctuality with which the sports of the day came off, was not the less praiseworthy, on account of its rarity in racing matters. Indeed, the length of time the public have to wait beyond the hour fixed upon in the advertisements and on the cards, for races to come off, has been long a crying evil on almost every English race-course. But, even here, the horses did not start till three quarters of an hour, at least, after the appointed time ; and yet, this has been designated as great punctuality by the entire sporting press. The following is a description of the leading events of this Meeting. The Levant stakes. — At starting, the betting was 4 to 1 on Crucifix (J. Day), and it was soon evi- dent that her opponents had no chance against her tremendous speed. She won in a canter by about 496 HISTORY OF THE two lengths ; Lord Lichfield's Firefly, sister to Phosphorus, 8st. 31b. (Wakefield), second ; Lord Albemarle's ch. c. Exit by Vanish, 8st. 71b. (E. Edwards), third. The Draiving-room stakes. — Betting : 7 to 4 on Deception, 4 to 1 against Merganser, 6 to 1 against Nickleby, and 7 to 1 againt Bosphorus. Deception started with the lead, at a moderate pace, and kept it throughout, winning in a com- mon canter by four lengths. The Goodwood stakes. — Betting : 3 to 1 against Confusionee, 9 to 2 against The Lord Mayor, 12 to 1 against Romania, 15 to 1 against Lam-not- aware, 16 to 1 against Joannina, 16 to 1 against Barnacles, 22 to 1 against The Friar, 20 to 1 against Morella, 30 to 1 against Cornborough. The horses started for this race in a tremendous storm. Wee Willie and Confusionee going off" late and in bad places. Percy took up the running with Romania, which she kept for about half the distance, when Confusionee passed her and took up the running. Half way down the hill, Con- fusionee resigned in her turn to Morella ; but passing the distance, Barnacles came up with her, shook her off" at the stand, and won easily by two lengths. There were many who afiirmed that Confusionee would have won, but for the accident of her reins getting twisted at starting, through which she lost ground. Considering the heavy state of the course, the pace was excellent. BRITISH TURF. 497 The Queen's plate of 100 ^s. — Betting : 5 to 1 on Caravan. Till within half a mile from the post, the Wing's colt cut out the running, when Caravan passed him with great ease, and seemed to have it all his own way— indeed, so much so, that he was freely hacked to win at 10 to 1. The finish, however, proved ticklish work for the layers of these odds ; for, to their manifest consternation, Caravan began to flag ; so much so, that at the stand, Beggarman was almost head and head with him ; after a close struggle. Caravan won by a neck only. During the morning of Thursday, the Cup day, a report had got abroad that Mr. Ferguson was resolved not to start his horse, Harkaway, unless those who had backed him to win would lay him £1500 to £500; and it soon appeared that Mr. Wakefield had been induced to lay his agent £600 to £200, as his share of his business. This bet was afterwards brought before the stewards for decision by Mr. Wakefield, who having gone fully into all the circumstances, declared it void, as being fraudulent. The Molecombe stakes was the opening event of Thursday ; the betting for which, before start- ing, was 4 to 1 on Crucifix, 6 to 1 against De- fendant, and 7 to 1 against Iris. At starting, De- fendant took the lead, Iris and Crucifix (71b. extra) waiting on him until past the distance, when it appeared evident that " the Defendant would lose VOL. II. K K 498 HISTORY OF THE his cause ;" for at this point, Crucifix shot by him, winning by a length with great ease, De- fendant beating Iris by a neck only. Crucifix, from her numerous engagements, natu- rally excited great interest in the betting circles. All parties admit that the mare has an uncommon rate of speed ; and although many, looking at the extreme narrowness of her chest, which, indeed, is very remarkable, on that account deny that she possesses either the constitution to train on, or the stoutness to run on, if she should ever come in contact with a rival in speed, neverthe- less, even these admit that her running at the last July Meeting at Newmarket showed anything rather than deficiency in stoutness. It must, at the same time, be borne in mind, that sometimes, as in her case, speed is stoutness, as it enables her to go along side of horses at a pace which, while it causes them to exert, perhaps, their utmost speed to live with her, being greatly within what she is capable of, allows her to husband both wind and strength for the final struggle. The Goochvood Cup. — Betting : Even on Hark- away, 2 to 1 against Deception, who carried weight as winner of the Derby, to avoid disqualification, should the result of the Bloomsbury trial be in her favour; 8 to 1 against Doctor, 14 to 1 against Hyllus, 20 to 1 against Alemdar, 50 to 1 against Roe. This was one of the fastest races on record, the time being 4 minutes 58 seconds. liarkaway had BRITISH TURF. 499 all his own way from the commencement, and won with great ease by two lengths ; Hyllus beat De- ception by one length for the second place ; as for the rest, such was the tailing, that the judge was enabled to place the whole. Mr. Ferguson's Harkaway, 5 yrs., 9st. 4lb. (Calloway 1 Mr. Dixon's b. c. Hyllus, 3 yrs., 6st. lOlb. (Crouch) 2 Fulvvar Craven's Deception, 3 yrs. 7st. 3lb. (Chappie) 3 Mr. Ramsay's bl. h. The Doctor, 5 yrs., 9st. 2lb. (Cartwright). . 4 Mr. Bowes's Epirus, 5 yrs., 9st. 4lb. (Scott) 5 Duke of Richmond's b. h. Beggerman, 4 yrs., 8st. lib. (Rogers). . 6 Lord Exeter's b. c. Bosphorus, 3 yrs., 6st. lOlb. (Edwards) 7 Lord Exeter's ch. c. Alemdar, 4 yrs., 8st. 5lb. (Darling) 8 Lord Westminster's br. h. Richard Roe, 4 yrs., 8st. 1 lib. (E. Ed- wards) 9 We will conclude our remarks on this meeting with the pedigree and performances of Harkaway, which splendid racer may with justice be named the " Irish Eclipse." Harkaway is a powerful but coarse looking horse ; so much so, indeed, that it has been often remarked, that he looks more like a cart horse than a racer. His colour is chesnut, with white on his face, and he has a large spavin. But it is when in action that the extraordinary powers of this horse are seen, and the apparent ease to him- self with which he gallops, his vast stride and great rate of going, are truly wonderful. Harkaway (1834) was got by Economist out of the Nabocklish mare, and comes from our best K K 2 500 HISTORY OF THE and purest blood on both sides. The NabockHsh mare was bred by Lord Cremorne in 1823, her dam, Miss Tooley, by Teddy-the-Grinder, out of Lady Jane, by Sir Peter. Economist (1825) was got by Whisker, out of Floranthe, which mare Avas bred in Yorkshire in 1818, got by Octavian, her dam Caprice, by Anvil out of Madcap, by Eclipse, Blank, Blaze, &c. Harkaway started four times at the Curragh in his native country, in 1836, but only won once. In 1837, he ran eleven times and won ten; in 1838 he started eight times, and was only beaten twice ; all these performances being at the Curragh. Harkaway made his first appearance on the Eng- lish turf at the Liverpool July Meeting in 1838, where he ran second to Lord Egiinton's St. Ben- nett, for the Tradesmen's Cup. At the same meeting, on the following day, he won the first heat for her Majesty's Plate of 100 gs., ran second for the next, and " although (Qr. because) the betting was four to one on him for the third, was drawn." At Goodwood, the same year, he carried off " the Cup," in a canter; and, in the following August, won the Cleveland Cup at Wolverhamp- ton, giving Mr. Bowes's Epirus three pounds. At Doncaster, he beat Cardinal Puff', and three others, for Her Majesty's Plate of 100 gs., but fell in run- ning for the Heaton Park stakes in the same month, the betting being even, Harkaway against the field. For his performance in 1839, we refer BRJTISH TURF. 501 our readers to our calendar for that year, in which we have given them in full. Such was the opinion entertained by the sport- ing world of the conduct of the owner of this splendid animal, that Harkaway was driven with scorn from the Goodwood stakes, and from most, if not all the handicaps in which he appeared. To return to the racing events of the year which call for remark. We next come to the Hamp- ton races, and it is with regret that we find our- selves obliged, as honest historians, to prolong the remembrance of transactions such as the following. At these races, a well-known half-bred mare, called Pauline, came out for the Palace stakes, won the first heat with ease, started for the second, but reserved herself for the third. When she had started for the third, it became obvious that her racing powers were decidedly superior to those of all her opponents. With the emulation of an old practitioner, she pulled hard, shook her head, and tried to spring to the lead. Her rider held her with a powerful curb with difficulty ; it required, indeed, his utmost exertions to prevent her winning, and he brought her in amidst the loudly expressed indignation of the spectators. The Stewards of the Jockey Club met on Thurs- day, June 12, at Weatherby's for the purpose of investigating this foul transaction ; but as the owner of Pauline did not make his appearance, the decision of the case was suspended. The follow- 502 HISTORY OF THE ing letter, however, was received on the part of Curwen. 7, Upper George Street, Bryanstone Square, June 12, 1839. " Curwen, the rider of Pauline, was attacked by ' irritative fever,' arising from and out of that ill-judged and thoughtless circumstance on his part. Hence, with his authority, I take upon myself the task of endeavouring, if possible, to lessen the amount of blame which is necessarily attached to his name, by laying the whole tran- saction, as far as he is concerned, before the public. " I understand, a week previous to the race, a verbal contract existed between the owner of Harold and the owner of Pauline, that each should claim for the other ; such agreement was in force till the termination of the second heat. Just as Mr. Curwen was getting mounted for the third heat, the owner of Pauline gave notice to him that he was not to win. Mr. Curwen, without a mo- ment's consideration, thoughtlessly gave in to this arrangement, and the result is known. Mr. Cur- wen, in vindication of his character, begs to state that, previous to the last heat, he stated publicly, and also individually, to Mr. George Payne, that the mare was to win if she could ; that was his impression, conviction and determination, until he subsequently received instructions to the contrary, BRITISH TURF. 503 just at the moment of starting. I have his au- thority to state, that no man deplores more than himself having yielded to such an order. That he could have no aim or object relative to himself, is clear, and to the most suspicious mind, I fancy, sufficiently convincing, inasmuch that he defies his most inveterate calumniators to prove that he had one sixpence depending, or in expecta- tion, on the issue of the race. If there has been any underhand roguery or robbery, as has been plainly enough stated, experienced on that occa- sion, he solemnly affirms that he was no partici- pator therein. That he yielded too suddenly to orders, he confesses ; and I, his medical attendant, with truth state, he has, and is sufficiently punished, both in mind and body. If I may be allowed to advance an opinion, his head, not his heart, was the cause of error. He also, when taxed at the moment with losing the race, main- tained he did his best — he now retracts. But what man is there who, at all times, is alive to the sudden suggestions of moral impulse? Who, in the heat of dispute, readily allows he is wrong ? This beautiful trait of the human character, comes only after the cool moments of reflection, and reason has resumed her throne, and issued com- mands that justice may be done to those whom the offender has injured. " He is but young, but I fancy he has received a lesson, a practical reproof that he will carry to his grave. 504 HISTORY OF THE " May I presume on the consideration of the gentlemen of the turf, since that he has made the amende honorable, that they will bury in oblivion his first, his only, and, from what I have seen, certainly, will be his last error on any such other occasion. I am, &c., John Gray." The following minute is further illustrative of the case : — Monday, June 17. '' In consequence of the absence from town of the owner of Pauline, the stewards of Newmarket are unable to give a satisfactory decision on the Palace stakes run for at the late Hampton races. Mr. Theobald is expected in town to-day, and the stewards have been assured that he will imme- diately reply to their letter. Under these circum- stances, the result must be postponed till Wednes- day. The stewards recommend that the payment of bets to Mr. Theobald, as owner of Pauline, be suspended, but they have no power to prevent the settlement of other bets in the race, which may have been made by parties innocent of any intent to take unfair advantage. (Signed) H. J. Rous, Stradbroke, (for Lord Chesterfield.") Pursuant to their notice of adjournment, the BRITISH TURF. 505 stewards of the Jockey Club met on Wednesday morning in Oxendon Street ; but the owner of the mare was again " wanting." The stewards, there- fore, agreed to withhold their decision till the following Monday, and directed letters to both the owner and jockey of Pauline, desiring them to forward to Messrs. Weatherby's office a written statement or defence, by that period. The stewards of the Jockey Club met on Mon- day, Jane 24, and gave the following opinion : ** The stewards of the Jockey Club having taken into consideration the evidence in support of the charge against the owner and rider of Pauline in the race for the Palace stakes at Hamp- ton, and the explanation given by the former, in which he admitted that he ordered his jockey to lose the race to prevent his mare being claimed, are of opinion that the whole proceeding was frau- dulent and disgraceful, and that bets on this race, lost to Mr. Theobald or to Mr. Curwen should not be paid. Beaufort, Stradbroke (for Lord Chesterfield.) H. J. Rous." June 24th. Upon the publication of the above, Mr. Theo- bald addressed the following letter to the editor of the Morning Post. '' Sir, " In the morning papers of Tuesday, is pub- 506 HISTORY OF THE lished the opinion of two of the Stewards of the Jockey Club, relative to the running of my mare, PauHne, for the Palace stakes at Hampton races, which, in justice to myself, I am compelled to answer. " In the first place, they state that they have taken into consideration the CAddence in support of the charge against the owner and rider of Pauline, and the explanation given by me at Messrs. Weatherby's on Monday last, June 24, in which I admitted that I gave orders to my jockey, Mr. Curwen, not to wdn the race, to pre- vent my mare being claimed ; but they strenu- ously avoid stating the circumstances under w^hich I gave these orders, and the facts I brought for- ward to justify my conduct ; which statement, I beg you will have the goodness to publish, as given by me in the presence of Lord Stradbroke and Captain Rous, w^ho were the only members of the Jockey Club who attended ; trusting that the public will fairly judge of my conduct in the transaction, and whether others would not have acted in a similar way, under similar circum- stances. " The following is a statement of the facts as they occurred : — *' Previous to the race, I had made an agree- ment with Mr. Munro to claim for each other, in the event of either horse winning ; which I believe is a justifiable and customary proceeding upon the BRITISH TURF. 507 turf. Pauline, as you are aware, won the first heat, Harold the second, the mare being reserved for the third. When Mr. Curwen was mounted for the last heat, Mr. Munro told me, that should my horse win, I should certainly lose her, as she would be claimed. Upon hearing this, and finding such to be the case, 1 deter- mined not to run the risk of losing her, and immediately gave Mr. Curwen orders to prevent the possibility of it. This I felt, under the cir- cumstances, perfectly justified in doing, as I can happily declare that I was in no way interested in the race, except the feeling I had in saving my mare, and having a few paltry bets in backing her, and the chance of winning the stakes, which I determined to forego. They then state their opinion to be that the whole affair is fraudulent and disgraceful. This I defy them to prove. How can they prove it fraudulent, when I can most solemnly declare, on the oath of a gentleman, that neither I or Mr. Curwen won one shilling by the race, nor were, either directly or indirectly, bene- fited by the result? This, sir, is a clear state- ment of the motives under which I acted, and I trust that the public, on reading this declaration of facts, will exonerate me from any intent to deceive or take any fraudulent advantage. " I was naturally much surprised to see the Duke of Beaufort's name annexed to the docu- 508 HISTORY OF THE merit, for he was not present at my interview, heard nothing of my defence, and has never had any communication with me on the subject. I have given orders to my sohcitor to commence an action both against Lord Stradbroke and Captain Rous, for defamation of character. " By inserting the above in your valuable paper to-morrow, you will much oblige your obedient servant. " P. Theobald." 4, Orchard Street, Portman Square, June 26th We need scarcely mention that the threatened action was never brought. Before we proceed to our notice of Doncaster races, we must recur to the dispute between Mr. Ridsdale and Mr. F. Craven, with reference to the pedigree of Bloomsbury. This question was not set at rest until the month of August, Lord Lich- field having given in the following protest against the jurisdiction of the Jockey Club, upon its meet- ing at Messrs. Weatherby's on the 8th of .June, for the purpose of investigating Bloomsbury's pedigree. It is necessary previously to observe that Lord Lichfield, by objecting to Bloomsbury before .his two races at Ascot, had thrown the onus of proving the correctness of his pedigree on Mr. Ridsdale, and had agreed to abide by the decision of the BRITISH TURF. 509 Jockey Club, to which the question was referred by the Stewards of Ascot Races. The following is his Lordship's letter : — TO THE STEWARDS OF ASCOT RACES. *' My Lords and Gentlemen, — In making in- quiries into the disqualification of Bloomsbury for starting for the Derby stakes, and the sweepstakes of 200 sovs. at Ascot, I have found the greatest difficulty in obtaining information from parties who are fully capable of giving it, but who are unwilling to do so unless they are compelled to come forward by virtue of an authority which they dare not disobey. You are aware that the point to be decided does not involve any nice dis- tinction of racing law, but is one purely of fact : and as neither you nor I possess the means of en- forcing the attendance of a single witness, and as the chain of evidence, though so strong as to con- vince any reasonable mind, is yet of such a nature that the failure of a single link would destroy its effect, I feel convinced that it would be doing the greatest injustice to my case to try it before a tri- bunal so constituted. I am bound, therefore, by what is due to myself, as well as others, to object to your proceeding any further in this matter, which must necessarily be left to the decision of a court of law, where the attendance of such witnesses as I require can only be enforced. I beg, therefore, 510 HISTORY OF THE to offer this to you as a formal renunciation of any authority supposed to be derived from my ac- quiescence in your proceedings ; and I hereby revoke and declare null and void any such act of mine ; and I give you notice that, in consequence of the difficulties to which I have in this statement referred, I shall not offer before you any evidence whatsoever, and that I protest against your making any decision. I have the honor to be, with the greatest respect, my Lords and Gentlemen, your obedient servant, Lichfield." St. James's Square, June 7, 1S39. His Lordship produced the report of a charge by Chief Justice Tyodal, in another case, tried at Warwick in 1831. The stewards then proceeded to read the charge, in which it was distinctly laid down by that learned judge, that either party might withdraw his consent to an arbitration, and, in the event of such withdrawal previous to the hearing of the case, that the arbiters had no power to de- termine thereon. Under these circumstances, the stewards considered that no decision of theirs would be binding on the parties, and therefore that it was useless to proceed further in the in- quiry. The Earl of Lichfield consented, on the recom- mendation of the stewards, to pay all reasonable expenses incurred by Mr. Ridsdale, in bringing BRITISH TURF. 511 his witnesses for the contemplated investiga- tion. The charge of Chief Justice Tyndal, alluded to above, was in the case of a dispute about the Guy- stakes at Warwick. For these stakes a horse be- longing to the late Mr. Beardsworth reached the winning-post first ; but the stakes were claimed by the owner of the second horse, (Getus, belonging to the late Sir M. Wood), on the plea that Mr. Beards- worth's horse was in arrear for former stakes. Beardsworth, we believe, did not agree to the refe- rence to the Jockey Glub ; and if so, the cases were not exactly analogous. On Thursday, August 22, the Bloomsbury busi- ness came on for decision at Liverpool, before Baron Maule, and a special jury. RIDSDALE V. CRAVEN. Mr. Creswell stated the plaintiff's case, and having called his witnesses, made out his case as clear as possible. He incontestibly proved that Arcot Lass, the dam of Bloomsbury, was covered by Mulatto, and by no other stallion ; and this direct evidence was collaterally supported by the testimony of others (particularly that of Messrs. Gattle and Harewood) in such a manner as to leave no doubt on the mind of the most scep- tical. Mr. Serjeant Wilde rose to address the jury, 5] 2 HISTORY OF THE evidently embarrassed with the nature of the sub- ject ; he laboured hard and irksomely in his vo- cation, and at length proceeded to call his wit- nesses, the Duke of Richmond amongst the number. The testimony of his Grace went merely to show the customary and acknowledged laws and regulations of the turf, and had no direct reference to the pedigree of Bloomsbury. A number of other witnesses were called, who gave their evidence in a manner not calculated to carry conviction, but rather to excite suspicion, and it was at best irrelevant. The learned Serjeant was conscious of the weakness of his case as regarded oral testimony, and endeavoured to impress the jury with an idea of the importance of the autho- rity of the Stud Book. In fact, Serjeant Wilde endeavoured to make the most of his very inferior materials. The learned judge, like his brethren of the bar, felt evidently not at home in the business, and in his summing up made as few remarks as possible. The jury, with sense and propriety, requested to be furnished with a copy of the Stud Book and Racing Calendar, and after having retired for about half an hour, returned a* verdict for the plaintiff — the announcement of which was followed by a burst of applause. It clearly appeared on the evidence, that all this litigation and ill-feeling, so detrimental to the best interests of the turf, originated in the care- BRITISH TURF. 513 lessness from which this error had been allowed to creep into the Stud Book. What makes the Messrs. Weatherby appear less excusable in this case is, that they neglected to correct the mistake after they were made acquainted with it ; they having allowed the pedigree of Bloom sbury to appear different in their two publications, the Stud Book and the Racing Calendar. This brings us to the great northern meeting, which upon the whole, may be said to have de- rived additional public interest, from the fact of Bloomsbury being the first favourite for the St. Leger. The great and increasing importance of compa- ratively new meetings has, of late years, turned some of the tide of popular favour from the North into other channels. The late agitation of the Bloomsbury question was, therefore, looked on as a perfect God-send, as tending to excite an inte- rest in the St. Leger stakes — the great feature of the Doncaster Meeting — which they would not otherwise have possessed. The FitzwiUiam stakes : Mr. Orde's b. m. Bee's-wing. Betting, 7 to 2 on Bee's-wing. Won in a canter by four lengths. Handicap of 10 sovs. : Duke of Cleveland's b. c. KremUn. Betting 6 to 4 on Kremlin. Won easy by one length and a half. The Champagne stakes : VOL. II. L L 514 HISTORY OF THE Lord Westminster's br. c. Launcelot, brother to Touchstone, Scott. . 1 Lord Kelburne's ch. c. Retainer out of Emilia 2 Mr. Osbaldeston's ch. c. by Belshazzar, dam by Whalebone 3 Mr. Blakelock's ch. f. by Curtius ; Lord Eglin- ton's b. c. Dr. Caius by Physician; Mr. Orde's b. f. Queen Bee by Liverpool ; Mr. Jaques' f. In- terlude by Physician ; and the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Brother to Euclid by Emilius, also started, but were not placed. Much betting took place on this race. At start- ing the odds were : — 5 to 4 against Launcelot, 4 to 1 against Queen Bee, 5 to 1 against Brother to Euclid, and 7 to 1 against Interlude. It now becomes our painful duty to account, as w^ell as possible from the facts, for the great depression Bloomsbury undoubtedly underwent about this period. In addition to rumours which had gone abroad, that this crack horse was amiss, hints were thrown out most unsparingly, that Bloomsbury was to be sold for £3000, and in addi- tion, one half of the stakes if he won. It is but jus- tice to Mr. Ridsdale to say that on finding the omi- nous fluctuations which these rumours occasioned, he lost no time in giving them an instant and indignant denial. But this proved of no effect. On the Monday evening, while Charles XII's backers showed increased confidence, those of Bloomsbury thought only of hedging off" all they could. Malvolio and Euclid became strong favour- ites, the former from the favourable results of a BRITISH TURF. 515 trial on the previous day, and which got whispered about ; the latter being, after Bloomsbury, the " chosen representative of the late Derby horses." The unexpected fineness of the weather on Tuesday, and the all-powerful attraction of the St. Leger, brought together multitudes from the largely populated towns of Sheffield, Leeds, Man- chester, &c. The racing commenced with the Cleveland stakes, which was won in a canter by Lord Eglin- ton's ch. f. Opera, though the bets were 4 to 1 on Compensation. On account of the unusual excitement caused by the St. Leger, the following summary of opinions and other information respecting the favourites, may, perhaps, not be altogether unacceptable to our general readers. Charles the Twelfth is a brown colt by Voltaire out of Wagtail (Laurel's dam), by Prime Minister; her dam by Brille, out of Miss Grimsthorpe by Weasel ; her dam Ancaster — dam Ancaster — Sampson — Oroonoko , &c. His height may be about sixteen hands, and he is certainly a horse of much power, being round-ribbed and having long quarters, with strong thighs and large hocks. His head and neck are the worst points about him. The following is, we believe, his only performance, viz : — At the last Liv^erpool races, he won the Trade Cup, carrying 6st. 61b., beating a large field, which included, among others, Lord Eglinton's St. Bennett, L L 2 516 HISTORY OF THE Mr. Bowes' Epirus. Sir T. Staaley's Cowboy, Mr. Ramsey's Lanercost, Mr. Denham's Compen- sation, &c., &c. Bloomsbury is a fine-ribbed horse, with good hips, large muscular thighs, and high hocks, and is generally said to be good tempered. His public running is well known, and it must not be forgot- ten that he had previously beaten Euclid for the Derby, that horse not being even placed. As far as outward appearance went, he seemed apparently in good form and condition. Euclid is a fine showy horse, standing about fifteen hands and two inches, and appeared in the highest possible form and condition. He was got by Emilius out of Maria by Whisker ; her dam by Hermes out of Velocipede by Pipator, Beatrice by Sir Peter. The closing prices of the favourites at starting, as well as the " Babel of tongues " enabled us to collect, was 6 to 4 on Charles the Twelfth, with his backers anxious to do business ; 6 to 1 against Bloomsbury, 10 to 1 against Malvolio, and 13 to 1 against Euclid. A few minutes after four o'clock, the horses came to the post, and after one false start, the breathless multitude beheld them get away in excel- lent order. Immediately after starting, Charles the Twelfth took up the running at a severe pace, followed by Bloomsbury, Euclid, the Dolphin, Bolus, Malvolio, BRITISH TURF. 517 and the Provost. In this order they continued till descending the hill, when Bloomsbury fell behind Malvolio and Provost, and seemed to have neither pace nor bottom left in him. In going over the deep ground near the Red-house, Charles was several lengths a-head of Euclid, the pace be- coming every instant more severe, and the tailing in proportion ; in short, the race was soon confined to Charles and Euclid, the rest resigning all pretensions. At the distance, Euclid, who had been gradually getting up to his opponent, went to his head, and looked very like a winner. At this moment, nothing could exceed the anxiety of the vast assemblage of spectators, who appeared entirely rapt up in the intense struggle taking place under their eyes. In the run in, Euclid was several times driven against the rails by Charles, but, notwithstanding, managed to make it a dead heat. Altogether, this was a most interesting struggle ; both horses ap- peared much distressed on coming in, and we cannot help thinking, that but for the mishap against the raiUngs, EucUd would have been the winner. The time of running was three minutes and twenty-seven seconds. The betting for the second heat opened at 6 to 4 on Charles, but closed at 5 to 4 on Euclid, from the large sums employed in hedging. In this race, Conolly cantered in front for the first three quarters of a mile, Scott playing the 518 HISTORY OF THE same waiting game, being the reverse of his sys- tem of tactics in the first heat. At length, EucUd broke into strong running, Scott following at a steady rate, and in going over the deep ground, was several lengths behind, but after passing the Red-house, he soon made up his lost ground, and at the distance, the rivals once more found them- selves " head to head." Another desperate struggle now ensued, but at the stand, Charles succeeded in getting his head in front, an advan- tage which he maintained to the post. This heat was run in three minutes and forty-five seconds. Thursday being the Cup day, was necessarily attractive, and all who remained at Doncaster attended. For the Three Year-old stakes, Blooms- bury was again shamefully beaten by those who hitherto stood no chance with him. For the Cup, the betting was 6 to 5 on Charles, 5 to 3 against Bee's-wing, 6 to 1 against Lanercost, and 18 to 1 against Compensation. Charles the Twelfth started with the lead, but Lye's orders being to wait, he drew up his horse, and followed in the wake of Bee's-wing ; Lanercost third. These positions were maintained, with little variation, till near the distance, when all three " joined issue," and made a good race till within the distance, when the mare gave in. At this moment, Lanercost looked so like winning, that large odds were vociferously offered against his Swedish Majesty ; but at the stand, Lye made a desperate effort, and BRITISH TURF. 519 succeeded in landing his horse a winner, by a head. On the 17th of January, in this year, John Lawrence, the well-known writer on horses and on sporting, died at his cottage, at Peckham, in Surrey, at the advanced age of 87, enjoying health and the perfect use of his faculties almost to the last moment. He was, at the period of his death, the oldest contributor to the Old Sporting Magazine, having commenced to write in it as early as the year 1799, and for many years his name was con- stantly before the public in its pages. His best work, the " History of the Horse," has passed through fourteen editions ; besides which, he wrote and compiled several works of repute. He was a warm opponent to the system of " summering the hunter;" and he persisted in giving wrong pedigrees to several of the most famous race-horses of the last century ; in both of which positions, it is scarcely necessary to observe, he was most egregiously in error. We must, however, do him the justice to add, that he was on all occasions an earnest advo- cate for the kind treatment of animals, especially the horse, and materially assisted the late Mr. Martin, M.P. for Galway, in his philanthropic exertions to prevent cruelty to the brute creation. On the 6th of April, died in consequence of a fall from a horse, George Ezard, for many years managing groom in the stables of John Scott, the well known trainer, ofWhitwall, near Mal- ton. 520 HISTORY OF THE On the 3rd of May died, the well known trainer and jockey, Wm. Pierse, of Richmond, Yorkshire, aged 74 years. His death, it appears, was the result of an accident, having taken, by mistake, an over dose of colchicum, to ward off an incipient attack of the gout, a complaint to which he had long been a martyr. On the 5th of August, the celebrated northern jockey, John Jackson, died at Northallerton, in the 71st year of his age. In his day, he was considered inferior to none in the saddle, and enjoyed the patronage of the leading characters of the turf. He carried off the St. Leger oftener than ever fell to the lot of a jockey before or since, having won that great stake no less than eight times, viz : in 1791, on Mr. Hutchinson's Young Traveller ; in 1 794, on Mr. Hutchinson's Bening- brough ; in 1796, on Mr. Cookson's Ambrosio ; in 1798, on Sir T. Gascoigne's Symmetry; in 1805, on Mr. Mellish's Staveley ; in 1813, on Mr. Watts' Altisidoro; in 1815, on Sir Wm. Max- well's Filho da Puta ; and in 1822, on Mr. Petre's Theodore. He retired from the turf in his 55th year, and at the time of his death, kept the Black Swan and St. Leger Hotel, in Northallerton. BRITISH TURF. 521 CHAPTER XII. Breeding and rearing of racing-stock — ^Training and management of race-ho rses — Training-stables — Food — ^Water, &c. So much has been written on the breeding and management of racing- stock, that even a bare reference to the systems recommended by the different writers, would almost carry us beyond our limits, without affording any interest to the reader ; a few general remarks, therefore, is all we propose to offer. Although the observation is perfectly just, that in every matter connected with the turf, no fore- sight or care can prevent its events from being, for the most part, decided by chance, nevertheless, the great prizes annually turned up in this lottery, tempt speculators to spare neither cost nor trouble to deserve success. These speculators may be classed under the following heads, viz : breeders of racing-stock who do not run horses, and those 522 HISTORY OF THE who do ; those who, not being breeders them- selves, run horses which they have purchased as yearUngs or in training; and lastly, the *' motley crew," who, having no horses of their own, busy themselves in observing and betting upon the performances of those belonging to others. At present, we confine ourselves to the breeders, and before proceeding with our subject, venture to express an opinion that the owners of large studs actively engaged on the turf, would find it more to their advantage to breed, than to purchase their horses. It may, we are aware, be retorted on us, that the purchaser is certain of some return for his money, as he gets his colt or filly ; while the breeder, after incurring a great expense on the mare, must sometimes be disappointed, by receiv- ing no produce. Against this, we must bear in mind, how frequently the purchaser pays " too dear for his fiddle," and, indeed, as it often turns out, would have been a gainer by losing the pur- chase money, and sometimes considerably more, by the death of the animal on the first day of its coming into his possession. It is true, that the same contingency may arise with the breeder who runs his own horses, but by no means to the same extent; for expenses incurred by a breeder in obtaining his racing-stock, cannot for one moment be compared with those of the purchaser, who has to begin with the BRITISH TURF. 523 price of a promising yearling, say from two to five hundred guineas ;* or, should he prefer a two- year-old, of fashionable blood, and the winner or second in any of the great Spring two-year-old stakes, he will find himself out of pocket to the ex- tent of from five to fifteen hundred guineas. In fact, nothing but the immense amount of stakes, as we have previously shown, for colts and fillies, can justify such a speculation. The requisites necessary to render breeding profitable as a " business," are, judgment in se- lecting, and plenty of money at command to secure mares and stallions of the best blood ; paddocks and necessary buildings on a suitable soil ; and intelligent and trustworthy grooms to look after the establishment. With all these essentials in proper order, breeding, distinct from racing, cannot fail to pay, on the average, whether the foals are sold off at weaning time, or as yearlings. The present race of stud-grooms and trainers, form a very different class of men from their pre- decessors, whom they far excel in point of re- spectability and intelligence, the result of education and the general diffusion of useful knowledge. Books written by those who have taken practical experience and nature for their guides, have been • The yearly sales of the late royal stud, of the studs of Mr. Nowell of Underley Hall, Westmoreland, the Earl of Durham, and others of the principal breeders of racing-stock, will be found fully to bear out the above quotations. 524 HISTORY OF THE published for the service of breeders and trainers, who have both read and reflected on their contents. The breeder, taught by practical knowledge the bad eflfects of a humid atmosphere, and rank and succulent food, now provides warm sheds, small paddocks on a dry upland soil, and, as we shall presently show, plenty of corn for his young rac- ing stock. Having fixed on a dry, healthy situation, such as, for instance, the neighbourhood of Downs, and provided every convenience and accommodation for the mares and young stock, together with loose boxes, and a small exercise ground, well secured with a high and impervious fence for the stallions, the breeder's next care is to purchase brood mares and entire horses, particularly the latter, as expe- rience has long confirmed the truth of the suppo- sition, that in breeding a racer in his highest form and excellence, the stallion is of more import- ance than the mare. On consulting the racing calendar for the last fifty years, it will be seen that the produce of the highest bred and most success- ful mares by inferior stallions, has turned out comparatively worthless, while all our most cele- brated winners have been got by the best entire horses. The breeder must, therefore, readily see from this, that it is the worst possible economy to purchase cheap stallions ; and he should never grudge paying the difference between the price of a first-rate sire and an inferior one. Above all BRITISH TURF. 525 things, it is essential that both mares and stallions should be free from " constitutional infirmity ;" by which term, is understood a tendency to defects in the wind, and of their legs and feet to give way in training. The most eminent authorities on the sciences of human pathology, have agreed as to heredit- ableness of certain diseases and defects, such as scrofula, gout, insanity, &c., and guided by their discoveries, able veterinarians, both foreign and British, have maintained that the horse is subject to the same law of nature, and they quote numerous cases in support of this theory. A modern writer on this important sub- ject observes, with equal force and truth, that the Arabians, after having brought their breed of horses to the highest pitch of improvement of which they considered them capable, have pre- served their chief perfections, namely, great en- durance of fatigue, with highly organised matter, and natural soundness of limb, by restricting the use of stallions until approved of by a public inspector of them. Similar precautions are also taken in several European states. Inattention to this important law of nature, has occasioned many an owner of race-horses large sacrifices of money, by breeding from favourite stallions and mares a progeny incapable of stand- ing the severity of training, or which " goes amiss," before making the sHghtest return. On 526 HISTORY OF THE the other hand, the knowledge of this defect has frequently prevented breeders sending mares to stallions of otherwise good repute ; instances of which it would be invidious to quote. To the defects above mentioned, we must add badness of temper, which is a great drawback to a full and safe exercise of the powers of the racer, and which is often found to be hereditary. In the choice of the brood mare, after the sound- ness of her constitution, and freedom from the above disqualification have been ascertained, the breeder should direct his attention to shape and substance, selecting an animal with a good roomy frame; what is termed a " fashionable " pedigree is also a requisite, in case her produce is to be brought to market previous to performing in public. The racing capabilities of both mare and stalhon, form an important consideration with the breeder in matching them ; his object being to combine the good qualities of both sire and dam in the produce ; as for example, should the forte of the mare lay in speed, then a stallion should be se- lected, remarkable for the stoutness of his running. The system of breeding in-and-in with race- horses, has occasioned much difference of opinion, and given rise to much discussion among those most interested, and best capable of forming a judgment on the subject. The advocates in its favour, cer- tainly appear to have the best of the argument, as BRITISH TURF. 527 they adduce many instances of its success, against the mere theory of its opponents. Among these instances are Flying Childers, and many of our best racers from his time up the present day ; the case also of George IV's favourite mare, Maria, being particularly dwelt on, her produce by Rubens and Soothsayer being worthless, while that by Water- loo and Rainbow, both closely allied to her, proved winners. We think the following opinion of Mr. Hankey Smith, on this subject, particularly to the point. This inteUigent writer, who resided a considerable period among the Arabs, and neglected no oppor- tunity of obtaining information, remarks in his work called " Observations on Breeding for the Turf," that " colts bred in-and-in, show more blood in their heads, are of better form, are fit to start with fewer sweats than others ; but when the breed is continued incestuous for three or four crosses, the animal degenerates." It must be understood, however, that by breed- ing in-and-in, this writer does not mean breeding from brother and sister, or from a mare with her own sire, but " after the first cross, to return to original blood." Contrary to the practice pursued with other sorts, blood mares are put to the horse very early in the year, the object being that their produce may be dropped as soon as possible in the com- mencement of a new year ; as, according to the 528 HISTORY OF THE modern system of racing, they are obliged to be put " into work " before they are two years old. It being our intention to avoid any such detail and explanations in this work as might have the effect of rendering it unfit for general perusal, we shall not dwell upon certain points, which may be found in a variety of cheap and useful publica- tions ; a selection of which should always be kept for reference in every breeding establishment. The careful stud- groom will make it a point to pay the utmost personal attention to the comfort and safety of the sires and dams under his charge, leaving no important duty to the mercy of under- lings. According to the necessity enacted by the con- ditions of most important racing-stakes now annu- ally the subject of competition, thorough -bred stock must be considered in training from the moment they first see the light. Too much care cannot be taken in sheltering the foals from the rain and weather, in warm sheds, constructed with rollers on the sides of the entrances, so as to prevent injury to the timid little animals as they rush in and out by the sides of their dams. These entrances, as well as the walls or hedges of the paddocks, should be free from any projec- tion against which they might hurt themselves in their quick and giddy movements. As they are required to display at the " starting- post" at two years old, in a form, and with powers, BRITISH TURF. 529 as nearly as possible approaching to maturity, their constitutions must be forced with the most gene- rous nourishment ; consequently we find that corn, in large quantities, is given to the young animal, in addition to the milk of the highly fed dam ; and as the occasion may require, physic is administered by the careful stud-groom. Young blood stock cannot be handled too soon, too carefully, or too gently ; as their tempers, good or bad, in after life are almost invariably the result of their treatment at this period. We are, however, happy in being able to state, that the present system of breaking colts is conducted with less severity, and, therefore, with less danger to the animal, than formerly. The less green food or carrots are given the better; indeed, the old outcry about " natural food," is now quite at an end, it being generally conceded, that the present racer is an " artificial animal, and best reared and brought to perfection by artificial means." In describing what we consider should be the situation and the plan of building best suited for training stables, we are fully aware that these matters are but seldom placed at the discretion of trainers. Nevertheless, while such information, founded on the soundest authorities, may in some instances prove available to the fullest extent, it will also serve as a guide for such improve- ments in any existing establishments as may VOL. II. M M 530 HISTORY OF THE require them, and that the nature of the huilding will allow. The principal points to be attended to in the choice of situation ; are vicinity to the training ground, a dry and level foundation, and a southerly frontage ; the latter being exceedingly exhilirating and healthy for horses. The building itself should be a centre with wings ; the centre to consist of two stories, and to be furnished with a clock on its exterior. Care should be taken that the walls are of a sufficient substance to keep out the heat in summer and the cold in winter. In the centre are to be placed the apartments for the trainer, or should he be so important a personage as to require a separate establishment of his own — of the head training groom. A large kitchen or common hall should also be pro- vided for the boys ; and rooms prepared with cup- boards and presses, both furnished with good locks, to contain saddles, bridles, trial jackets and caps, spare clothes, sweaters, trusses, medicines, instru- ments, &c. besides "the library" of the establish- ment, which we may define to consist of the trial book, the stud-books, racing calendars, and works on training and the veterinary art. In addition to these, and in order that it may not be said that these establishments form an exception to the progress of the times in this respect, we would recommend the purchase of many of those cheap and useful works so common BRITISH TURF. 531 at the present day, as a source of improvement and amusement to the stable lads in their idle hours. In one of these apartments, the weighing ma- chine may be placed ; and it is highly necessary, that the strictest method and regularity should be observed in the arrangement of every thing, so that the minutest article may be forthcoming at a moment's notice. The lower apartments should be amply provided with fire-places of large dimensions, as well for the common purposes of the establishment, as for drying the sweaters, when this cannot be done in the open air, and heating large boilers so that a constant and plentiful supply of hot water be always at hand for use in the stable. The sleeping apartments of the boys should be over the wings, so that they may be enabled to hear what is passing underneath, and to summon or afford assistance in the stable, should this, as sometimes happens, be required in the night time. The interior of the wings should be divided into compartments, each containing four stalls at most, (more being attended with inconvenience) and should be about twelve feet in height, and pro- vided with small openings in the front wall, as close to the ceiling as possible, in order to retain a proper temperature and ventilation at all times. In each compartment there should be two windows, with shutters or blinds outside ; and as the exercise boys are in the habit of mounting the horses in M M 2 532 HISTORY OF THE the stable, care must be taken that the door-ways are of sufficient size to prevent accidents. Each stall should be ten feet in length and six in breadth, and the divisions between every two ought to be nearly six feet high ; in addition to which, the walls should be surrounded by a wainscoting, extending from the ground to about four feet from its surface. Care must be taken that the rack and manger are so constructed and placed, and that the fasten- ings to the latter are of such a length and descrip- tion, that they may secure the horse, beyond the power of injuring himself. In every stable containing three or four stalls, there should be a bin to contain corn and beans, a hay crib, and racks and pegs for the light exer- cise saddles, bridle, &c., &c. The stable floors should be paved with wood, which we are inclined to prefer to either flat paving stones, or bricks, notwithstanding the two latter have always been, and are now in general use. The " wooden pavement," quite a recent inven- tion, and first laid down in Oxford Street by Mr. David Stead, is in sexagon shaped pieces, about four inches in depth, with the grain uppermost, and is so fluted as to prevent the horse slipping ; while the least possible declivity in each stall and loose box serves to carry off' the water. One or two bails made of ash, which are far safer than chains, should be put up after every BRITISH TURF. 533 stable hour, and at night, so as to shut each horse into his stall. Most of these remarks apply to the construction of loose boxes ; only it should be borne in mind that as the horse, is nearly always loose in the latter, greater precaution is rendered necessary, to prevent his getting into mischief, and, therefore, the greatest care should be taken to secure the door, and not to leave any projection which might injure a horse while playing. If possible, the stables, granary, &c., should be shut in by a high wall, within which, besides a yard for common purposes, a ring of sufficient diameter (150 to 200 feet would be ample,) with a smooth level surface, should be formed, for exercising the horses when necessary, instead of going on the usual training ground. Near this ring should be placed, in a good situation for sun and air, water troughs with covers, provided with locks ; live fish also should be constantly kept in the troughs, in order to detect the presence of poison. It was a saying of the late celebrated Dr. Bab- bington, that a knowledge of cookery should form no small portion of the acquirements of the physician, for the benefit of the sick ; a remark which to a great extent applies also to the feeding of horses. Too much attention cannot be paid by the care- ful trainer, to the feeding of his horses, both as 53 i HISTORY OF THE regards the quality and quantity of the food, and its effect on the condition of the animal. Few race horses, when in training, require more than seven pounds of hay during the twenty four hours ; and this should be the hard upland quality, and care should be taken to see that it possesses that fresh and agreeable smell, the sure criterion of its being well made and got in. Hay that is new, or has been heated in the rick, produces looseness, thirst, and other bad effects, and should, therefore, be carefully avoided. Clover hay of good quality is sometimes of benefit to light delicate horses, whose appetites require coaxing. Oats being the principle food of horses in train- ing, the trainer should pay particular attention to their quality, which should be the very best ; he should carefully reject all such as appear light and not sweet, and such as have been subjected to the process of kiln-drying. Beans, being of a heating and astringent nature, require to be given with caution, and never in too large a quantity. Horses that are good feeders seldom require them except on a journey, when perhaps the corn and hay are of inferior quality ; a contingency which now seldom arises, with a horse travelling to run for any great stake, as sufficient corn is sent in the caravan which conveys him. Horses of delicate constitutions and of an BRITISH TURF. 535 irritable temperament, are frequently too light of body, their bowels being easily relaxed, especially when alarmed. While the good feeder, or as Mr. Darvill calls him, the " craving" horse, will readily consume his twelve to fifteen quarts of oats during the day, the more weakly animal will only eat about ten, and will be found to derive benefit from beans judiciously administered. These, being chosen of the best quality, should he hulled and split, and about a double handful may be mixed in each feed of corn. White peas, and even wheat, are sometimes mixed wdth the corn, to tempt the appetite of bad feeders with variety ; but this practice is not by any means approved of by the best authorities we have con- sulted. Chaff, cut only from the best hay, may be mixed with the oats of those horses who, feeding too voraciously, do not sufficiently grind their corn. Mr. Darvill recommends this to be done with race horses only when laying by in the winter ; but as the habit of "bolting" their food must be pro- ductive of much injury at all times, we see no objection to its general practice, care being taken to regulate the quantity of hay accordingly. Bran mashes are generally used in preparing horses for physic ; they are also found very bene- ficial and cooling to horses of a costive and phlethoric habit of body during the winter, and 536 HISTORY OF THE may be given several times a week, mixed with the corn. All strange messes and drinks, formerly so commonly in use in the training stables, and for par- ticulars of which we refer our readers to the works of veterinarians published in the last century and a few in the early part of this, are now entirely exploded, being universally admitted to be as in- jurious to the horse as they are unnatural. We now come to green food, which as the prac- tice of turning out race horses has been generally discontinued, is now given in the stable. In 1828 we find Mr. Darvill deprecating the practice of turning out either race horses or hunters* — a doctrine now generally admitted and followed. The descriptions of green food given to " stale" * The following is the passage we have alluded to above : " When race horses are once taken into training, they should be kept in the stables both summer and winter until they have completed their running. If turned out for three or four months, as hunters usually are, (but which, by the bye, is very injudicious, as I have often known those with large carcasses come up with very bad, and sometimes incurable coughs,) they would doubtless get rid of the staleness arising from the work they have done. Their constitutions would no doubt be much refreshed by the beneficial effects of the pure air and the green food, provided the season were dry, and the paddocks not too large. Their legs and feet would be also much benefitted : the former from the gentle exercise they would give themselves in this natural state, and the latter from the soft surface of the ground. Yet these advantages are more than counter balanced by the mischief which at times results, &c. BRITISH TURF. 537 horses that require '• soiling," are vetches, clover grass, tares and lucerne. These should be cut when beginning to blossom, being at that period tender and full of juice ; and they should be brought from the field to the stable, perfectly fresh. The green food may be mixed with hay or not, at the discretion of the trainer, with whom rests also the responsibility of regulating its use, ac- cording to the constitution, and the state of body, as arising from work of the horse ; particularly watching its effect, and when occasion for physic may arise. In winter, delicate feeders, laying by, may have a few carrots with their corn ; but we would not recommend their common use in the stable, as we are aware is sometimes the practice. The best water for horses, is soft, fresh, and pure rain river, or pond water, and it is absolutely necessary, to preserve health in the stable, that a constant and ample supply should be on the premises. In order to effect this, when well or spring water is the only water to be obtained, it should be put into troughs, having some clay and chalk at the bottom, and softened before use, by exposure to the sun and air. Such is the effect a change of water has been known to produce in a horse, that in some instances, even the loss of a great race has been with much show of reason ascribed to this cause alone ; and careful trainers have even gone so far 538 HISTORY OF THE as to carry with a horse, on the eve of an import- ant engagement, a supply of the water he has been accustomed to. After walking exercise in the winter, unless the weather be very mild, the horses should have their water with the chill off. BRITISH TURF. 539 CHAPTER XIII. Training and Management of tlie Race-horse continued — Clothing — Physic — Walking Exercise — Galloping and Sweating. Clothing forms an important article in the economy of the training stable, and is of the greatest utihty to the trainer, as by its use in sweating his horses, he is enabled to reduce them to the necessary lightness of body, without running the risk of injuring their legs by very strong gal- lops, or their constitutions by physic ; these latter being the only other means of effecting his ob- ject. The clothing in general use in the racing stable is made of a sort of kersey check, of much finer and lighter quality than that which is used for hunters or other horses. It may be of whatever colour the owner may fancy ; and the initials of his name are commonly embroidered on it. The clothing may be divided into the following parts, viz. : — the sheet, breast-cloth, quarter-cloth, 540 HISTORY OF THE pad-cloth and hood ; the latter piece being now, we believe, generally used to throw over the horse's loins after he has been dressed, instead of what was formerly called the fillet cloth. These different pieces are secured with proper rollers and strings ; but as these and other details are now perfectly understood by all first-rate saddlers, it is not necessary to proceed with further details ; a few general explanations and remarks is, therefore, all we propose to offer. The clothes commonly called the sweaters are made of swan's skin, a sort of woollen stuff. They consist of nearly the same pieces as those above- mentioned, and care should be taken that the sheet is of sufficient size to cover the whole body, shoulders and quarters of the horse, and to lap well over beneath his belly ; for which purpose Mr. Darvill observes, that the centre part of it should be nearly two yards and a half long. According to the same authority, the breast-cloth or sweater should be made full three yards in length, and three quarters of a yard in breadth. Judging from the prints of horses sweating, dated the middle of the last century, the hood was not then in use ; nor are we aware when this most essential article of clothing was first introduced. Of those used in sweating, when only one hood is required, it should have ears to it ; but in the case of more than one being required, the last only should have them, to enable the groom to put them on BRITISH TURF. 541 with greater facility. When the trainer deems it necessary to put additional clothing over the above, he should use old cloths for the purpose, having, of course, first seen that they are in proper repair, and that any necessary alterations have been made. In the hottest part of summer, lighter clothing, made of serge, linen, or calico, may be used both in the stable and at exercise. A proper supply of rollers, straps, boots, knee- caps, fetters, &c., should always be kept in the stable, in such order and place as to be serviceable at a moment's notice. A list of these, and of all the other articles of saddlery used in the racing- stable, can be at all times obtained at the principal saddlers at Newmarket, York, Doncaster and Epsom ; and the trainer should make it his busi- ness to inquire, from time to time, at these places as to any inventions and improvements in these matters which may have sprung out of the present advanced state of practical science, so as to avail himself of them if really serviceable. It is not our purpose, in offering these details and remarks to the reader, to have it for a moment supposed that we are laying down a complete system of training race-horses ; as we are perfectly aware that it would require the whole space of one of these volumes to do this fully and efficiently. Feeling that a work of this nature might be con- sidered incomplete were we to pass this subject 542 HISTORY OF THE entirely over, we flatter ourselves that, to the general reader, at least, these chapters may not be found altogether barren of interest, as yielding him some little insight into the training and manage- ment of the horse in his noblest form — that of the British, and as Dibdin aptly termed him, the " high-mettled racer." Should fuller information be desirable, we would recommend the works of Messrs. Nicholas Hankey Smith and Darvill, as perhaps the best ; both these gentlemen having written after much practical acquaintance with their subject. The next point to which we would direct the attention of our reader, is the use of physic in the training stable, not as administered to horses la- bouring under serious diseases, and which require the services of the veterinary surgeon, but in those cases which come directly into the province of the trainer. The occasions we refer to, are w^hen at the end of the autumn, and in the spring, the animal has to undergo a regular course of physic, or when in training, the state of his legs or any minor ailment, may require the use of medicine. On the con- clusion of the racing season, after being kept for some months on dry and highly nourishing and stimulating food, and constantly in work on the hard soils of the different race-courses and exer- cising grounds, three or four doses of physic, ad- ministered with an interval of about ten davs or BRITISH TURF. 543 a fortnight between each dose, will be found ne- cessary to get rid of that worn and feverish state commonly known under the name of staleness, and will at the same time bring the horse's legs, which will almost always then be found swollen and in- flamed, to their proper size. In the spring, too, before the animal is again put in training, a repetition of the same treatment is desirable, in order to carry off the grossness and humours he contracts when soiled. At these periods, it is not necessary that the physic should be of the same strength as that given in training ; the preparation for it, however, is the same, that is to say, mashes of bran and oats for two or three days. The precautions and general treatment in use with horses of other descriptions when in physic, should be of course adopted with the racer, and are too well know^n to require more particular mention. Horses in training are very liable to suffer from injuries in the legs, from blows while exercising, and other causes, and these cases require the utmost attention and skill on the part of the trainer. He must necessarily stop the horse from his work, as rest is indispensable to his cure. But this remedy is sometimes productive of, if possible, worse evils ; for should the accident occur not long before the horse has to race, he may put up more flesh while idle than can be trained off again in sufficient time to bring him in proper condition 544 HISTORY OF THE to the post. It is now that the trainer calls in the aid of physic, and by its judicious use, keeps his horse from getting fat in his inside until his leg shall be sufficiently recovered to stand work. This, of course should be gradual ; in fact, too much caution cannot be exercised in this respect, and to prevent any risk from the thoughtlessness or trickiness of boys, the trainer should himself watch his first gallops and sweats, taking care to put one of his best and most steady riders on the horse. Every training stable should be provided with a medicine-chest, in which the following drugs, &c., should be kept ; and to prevent accidents, as some of them are deadly poisons, the key should never be out of the possession of the trainer. Aloes, (Barbadoes,) Resin, Alum, Sal ammoniac. Arrowroot, Spanish flies (also called Cantha- Basilicon, yellow, rides), Camphor, Sweet spirits of nitre, Castile soap. Spirit of turpentine. Ginger, in powder. Spirit of wine, Goulard's extract. Salt, common. Honey, Soft soap. Hogs' lard, Tar, Barbadoes, Laudanum, Tartar, emetic. Linseed meal. Tincture of myrrh. Nitre, Treacle, Oil of carraway, Venice turpentine. Oil, castor. Vinegar, Oil of cloves, Vitriol, blue. Oil of olives. Vitriol, while. Oil of origanun. Verdigris, Prei)ared ammonia. Wax, White lead. BRITISH TURF. 545 also Apothecary's weights, a measure for fluids, an apparatus for compounding medicines, &c. In addition to these, the following instruments and articles should be kept, viz : — fleam and blood stick ; tooth-rasp, with a guard ; seaton and curved needles ; abscess lancet ; docking machine ; firing, searing, and budding irons, casting hobbles, im- proved ball iron ; drencing horn, flannel for fo- mentations and poultices, woollen and linen ban- dages, tow, &c. The exercise necessary to get a horse into proper wind and condition to race, may be thus classi- fied, viz : walking exercise, galloping exercise, and sweating. The trainer having carefully pre- pared his horse, by physic, for the work necessary to get him into racing order, commences in the spring (regulating the period according to his engagements) with walking exercise. But before we proceed to enter further upon this subject, we must observe that no precise rules for exercising the different descriptions of horses can be laid down ; and in no one thing is the talent and experience of the trainer made more apparent than in his regulating the work according to the constitution, age, &c., of his horse, and any circumstances that may arise to occasion a de- parture from the usual practice, with regard to a particular horse. We have before observed, that the training stables cannot be too close to the downs on which VOL. II. N N 546 HISTORY OF THE the horses are exercised, as they incur much risk in having to traverse any considerable distance on common roads, to reach the training ground. We would further recommend, as an additional pre- caution, that before going into the open country, they should be walked round the stable-yard, until their skittishness shall have evaporated, and they shall have become a little steady. After getting his horse into a little better form, by walking exercise every morning and evening, for from half an hour to two hours, as may appear requisite, the training-groom commences giving them short gallops, increasing their length gradually, as his horse's condition and wind im- prove ; taking care, however, to observe from day to day the manner in which they stand the work, and relaxing or adding to it accordingly. These gallops not only have the effect of preventing a horse from getting on to much flesh, and of improv- ing his wind, but at the same time they teach him to stride, and to be active on his legs. At exercise, the horses are divided into classes, the arranging of which depends principally on their age, but sometimes on their qualities, — such as stoutness or speed ; each class having a horse to lead the gallops or sweats. Wlien the pace is slow, a common hack is good enough for this sort of work ; but should it be severe, or should the trainer wish to form some idea of the rate of going of any of his untried horses, then a horse of BRITISH TURF. 547 superior powers, and of known public running, is generally selected. The length of gallops for different horses, vary from half a mile to a mile and a half; but the distances of three quarters of a mile and a mile and a quarter, are, we believe, most frequent. The horses being, at length, in a proper state to undergo sweating, this severe exercise is to be given them from time to time. While some horses are so extremely delicate, and have to run such short lengths, that they may be brought to the post without sweating, others requTe this se- vere sort of exercise as often as three times a fortnight. In addition to the important task of regulating the quantity of work according to age, constitu- tion, &c., the trainer must observe the length of ground necessary to make them sweat well, and bear in mind that in the commencement of train- ing, his principal object is to get the flesh off them. But as they are getting forward in their work, and approach the day of public trial on the race-course, it will become necessary to increase the rate of going sufficiently to bring them stout to pace. The trainer, or in his absence a groom he can trust, having mounted a hack, accompanies the horses about to be sweated, and who are clothed in their sweaters, to the downs, giving on the way such directions and advice to the boys who have N n2 548 HISTORY OF THE to ride, as they may require, more especially to the head lad who has to lead the gallop and regulate the pace. While the horses are taking the gallop, the trainer is occupied in watching their action and rate of going, making lads increase or diminish the latter, as may be necessary, and taking care to be where the horses are pulled up, so as to perceive the effect of the sweat on each horse. The ground selected for this purpose should be at least two miles, and, if possible, considerably more, in circumference ; and a place having on it in some parts one or more gradual ascents and descents, is preferable to a perfect level. Accord- ing to Mr. Darvill, the proper length for a yearling to go a sweat is two miles ; for a two-year- old, two miles and a half; a three-year-old, three miles or three miles and a half; a foar-year-old, four miles or four and a half ; while a five or six- year-old may, at times, sweat five miles. But, as we have before observed, these lengths are fre- quently altered from circumstances, as the trainer may deem requisite. After the horses are pulled up, they should be allowed to stand for a minute or two, to recover their wind a little, and, as it is called, blow their noses. They should then be ridden gently to the rubbing-house, or should there not be one on the training-ground, to the stable, where the lads having turned them about in their stalls, dismount, and proceed to loosen their horses' girths, and BRITISH TURF. 549 unbuckle their boots. The next proceeding is to heap on the horses a quantity of additional cloth- ing, which has the effect of immediately and con- siderably increasing their respiration, and caus- ing them to break out into a violent sweat. This operation occupies from five minutes to a quarter of an hour, during which time, the horses may be refreshed by having their heads wiped and their legs rubbed. When they are considered to have perspired sufficiently, the cloths are removed, and the boys proceed immediately to scrape the sweat off them with a wooden scraper, and well rub them down ; after which they should be refreshed with a few mouthfuls of luke warm water, be warmly and drily clothed, and then again walked out until suf- ficiently cool to be dressed. During their absence from the stable, the stable-doors and windows may be thrown open, the beds set fair, &c. 550 HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER XIV. Training grounds— Trainers, their duties, &c.— Mr. Holcroft's diary of his early hfe as a stable-boy — Anecdotes, &c. We have before observed that the training sta- bles should be in the immediate vicinity of large open downs, as well for the benefit of the air as for the sake of a suitable training ground. The more extensive these downs, the better, as afford- ing greater variety of ground, and preventing the necessity of constantly using the same portion ; a practice which much injures the surface for gal- loping. When, however, this cannot be avoided, rolling, at a proper time, may be resorted to with advantage. Mr. Darvill is of opinion, that it is not so much the hardness of the ground, as the uneven surface of it, that occasions horses to break down ; and that small mole-hills and cart-ruts, are the principal causes of this injury. This is rea- sonable enough ; but, at the same time, the bad effects of galloping horses over the hard, flinty BRITISH TURF. 551 soil which the principal training grounds of the south of England become in summer and autumn, are too well known to require further explana- tion. We are, however, happy in being able to state that a remedy has been found which, to a great extent, if not completely, remedies this evil, and which has the advantage of being both cheaply and easily obtained. The material we allude to is common tan, which may be obtained from the tanner's yard, sometimes for the trouble of carting, but always for a few shillings a load, and which, having been exposed for a few days to the action of the sun and air, should be spread over the turf, which should be afterwards rolled. The original proprietor of the Hippodrome was the first who perceived and availed himself of the advantage of this dressing, having used it with the most complete success on his race-course at Not- ting Hill, the soil of which consists of clay which is baked excessively hard, and subject to crack in warm weather. It appears that when he first con- templated using tan, every person to whom he mentioned his intention, endeavoured to dissuade him, particularly the farmer to whom he had let the grazing of the Hippodrome ; the objection urged being, that it would '* entirely destroy the grass." He, therefore, tried it on a small scale before venturing further. His first experiments proving that this objection 552 HISTORY OF THE did not hold, he used it in large quantities, and found that it produced the following advantageous results, viz : by acting as a network over the roots of the grass, it protected them and the surface of the soil from the sun, and prevented cracks. In the next place, it formed an elastic carpet, which com- pletely prevented that jarring to horses' legs which had been previously much complained of ; a relief which appeared perfectly astonishing to the rider coming from the common ground on to the soil thus prepared, and which may be said to give the sensation of riding on a Turkey carpet, as compared to a stone pavement. Lastly, it yro- moted the growth of the grass. We believe that although the gentleman above alluded to has entirely retired from all concern in the Hippodrome, the use of tan is still continued there with success ; and we feel confident that, before long, we shall see it used on many other race- courses and training-grounds, particularly those of a clayey or chalky soil, as is the case with nearly all those in the south of England. Although a considerable portion of the downs in the vicinity of Newmarket have been enclosed for many years, enough remains to afford both race- courses and training-ground of great extent and variety. The horses standing at the west end of the town, are generally galloped and sweated on that part of the heath where the courses are situated ; for which there is ample space along BRITISH TURF. 553 the flat by the side of the ditch, and home up Cambridge Hill, or over the flat, coming home round the turn of the lands on the lower side of the Beacon Course, without touching the running ground. The principal training- ground for the horses that stand at the east end of the town, is the Warren Hill, on the road leading to Bury. Next to Newmarket, the downs of Epsom and Ascot may be said to be the principal training- grounds of the south of England. These, how- ever, we have sufficiently described in our chapter on race-courses ; we will, therefore, proceed to notice the principal training-grounds in the north, which, from their soft elastic surfaces, are better adapted for horses that are in strong work than those of the south. Yorkshire contains the four best training- grounds in the north of England. Of these, the most extensive is Black Hamilton, on the high road leading from Thirsk to Helmsley. Notwith- standing that the soil is a strong, stiflf clay, this ground gallops well, — the turf being very much intermixed with moss, which prevents it from be- coming hard, and preserves it elastic even in the driest weather. Langton Wolds, the next ground, is extensive, contains every variety of surface, and is princi- pally covered with short heather, intermixed with moss, affording a fine springy turf for galloping. 554 HISTORY OF THE These wolds, or downs, are divided into the train- ing-ground and the race-course, by the high road leading from the town of Malton, the latter laying on the right of it ; and the only drawback on them is their difficulty of access from the training- stables. The Middleham Moors, divided into the upper and lower moor, is the third training-ground, and is open to the same objection as the Whiteclift Moors, on the score of not containing sufficient space ; the upper moor contains the best galloping ground. The Whiteclift Moors, about two miles from the town of Richmond, are likewise divided into higher and lower moor. The latter is the race-course, and is within a mile from the town. These may be said to form the principal train- ing-grounds in England, as no first class horses are trained on any other. Of course we do not include in this sweeping clause, the training- grounds of noblemen and gentlemen who train at home. These are, however, strictly private, being in their own parks. The best training-ground in Ireland, and per- haps in Europe, is the Curragh of Kildare, a fine open heath, of nearly five thousand acres of elastic turf. This we have sufficiently described in our chapter on race-courses. In Scotland, by far the best ground is Gullane Links, to the east of Edinburgh, and close to the sea. It consists of a large tract of sandy soil, BRITISH TURF. 555 thickly covered with moss, and is moist and elastic in the driest part of the season. From the circum- stance of its absorbing the heaviest rain in a few hours, it is equally available for galloping in the wettest weather. Having touched, so far, on what suggested itself as an outline of training, we will now proceed, on the same plan, to treat of the qualifications, whether natural or acquired, necessary to form a good trainer. In no calling of life is shrewdness and caution more required than in the trainer 3 in fact, without these requisites to start with, a man might as well attempt to scale the moon as to do any good on the turf. In addition to these indispensables, he should be of the strictest integrity ; which, sooner or later, amply repays its possessor, by obtaining for him the confidence of his employer and the public. He must also be sober, that he may always have a clear head to study and attend to the various tempers and constitutions ol the horses placed under his management, so as to do the best with them in training, and afterwards run them to the best advantage. Finally, he must be close to all the world, except his employer, concerning the secrets of the stable. As the trainer is expected to know every thing relating to a race-horse and to the turf, his ap- prenticeship to his calling cannot begin too early in life. The knowledge we allude to, may be 556 HISTORY OF THE briefly defined under the following heads, which are not unworthy the attention of those noblemen and gentlemen on the tnrf, who may not be ashamed of learning. In the first place, the trainer should acquire a competent knowledge of the Stud-Book, so as to be able to advise and guide his master in the pur- chase of brood mares, the selection of stallions, or even the purchase of young horses to run. This has reference to their selection with regard to pedigree, or what is commonly called fashion- able or running blood. From actual observation, in preference to theory, he should endeavour to make himself a good judge of the formation and action of a race-horse. The very nature of his calling of course gives him abundance of opportunity of doing this. The racing calendar should be his constant study and companion ; its laws, rules and regula- tions of racing, he should have at his fingers' ends, and he should know, with accuracy, the running of all the horses of the day, the length of the courses they run over, the weights they carried, and the opponents they defeated. He should keep a strict account of the expen- diture of the stable, with a view to economy, and to correct prices, and should endeavour to ob- tain as much knowledge as possible, to enable him to judge of the quality of every article which enters it, especially the corn, hay, &c. BRITISH TURF. 557 In the stable, his whole energies should be devoted to the one great object of getting his horses in the best possible condition to bring to the post ; and as this cannot be accomplished by following to the letter any system which has been laid down, he must call to his aid all that his own knowledge and experience, matured by constant and severe reflection, may suggest. Among the divisions of practical training which especially require the attention of the trainer, the trials of race-horses require particular notice ; for unless the greatest care be taken in selecting a horse of known public running, and in proper con- dition at the time, the nicest skill in regulating the weights, according to age, fixing the distance, &c., and putting up the best jockeys, will not prevent the trainer and his employer from being misled by the result. We cannot do better than quote the words of a well known writer on sporting literature, with refer- ence to this subject. — Speaking of trials, he says, "There is no contrivance by which more money can be thrown away, than in the so called trials. The trial horse is often stale, and with hardly a leg to stand on, at high weights, and perhaps on a course which does not suit him, it brought out against a young one, in the highest possible train, fresh, and ready to fly out of his skin, and a light weight on his back. The old one, whether it be his forte or not, must make the play ; and, as naturally may 558 HISTORY OF THE be expected, the young one runs up to the old one Uke a shot, as the trainers say ; he is accord- ingly backed heavily, and on the day, gets a com- fortable beating, to the very great surprise of those in the secret. This is not always the case, but I fear too frequently it is. Another evil in the usual mode of trying is, that boys, not jockeys, are put up in trials, by way of greater secresy : as if a trial ever yet was kept quite a secret.*" * The following anecdote, for which we are indebted to the New Sporting Magazine (vol. xiv, p. l/l), is an admirable illustration of the Jast remark, and, at the same time, a specimen of turf stratagem. " About a fortnight before the St. Leger, 1836, a trial took place in one of the leading stables in the north, and the ' favourite of the summer' having been found wanting, another goodly animal was placed in the enviable position of ' first favourite.' The result of the trial was duly forwarded to a gentleman in town of great influ- ence in the sporting circles, and was supposed to be known to him only. This gentleman happened to be rather late in his attendance at Tattersal's, and upon his arrival there, how great was his surprise to find that Mr. G — — x had, by some means or other, profited largely by the knowledge of the trial, thereby preventing the party getting on at all. The gentleman having written to the ' Brothers,' and in- formed them of this untoward event, it was upon strict, though secret inquiry, found that the trial had become known through a lad in the stable, a relation of a celebrated trainer at Newmarket, who was in some degree connected with Mr. G x's turf speculations. And now, the cure. A day was fixed for another trial between the horses, and unknown to any of the lads, the winner of the previous trial was made to carry a heavy saddle about 14lb. weight. This just reversed the thing. As soon as the post allowed, the news of this trial reached Newmarket, and was duly forwarded to the neighbourhood of the Regent's Park, where Mr. G x resides. It only remains to state, that the party connected with the northern stable completely suc- ceeded in the manoeuvre ; Mr. G x got quit of his fancied ' good BRITISH TURF. 559 Numerous are the cases in point, which might be cited in support of the truth of this position ; but the recent one with Mr. Harvey Coombe's Cobham, is still fresh in the memory of the pub- lic. This horse, which rose to be first favourite for the Derby, entirely from his success in pri- vate trials against horses of established repute, could not run a yard in public. We have given the methods of private trials, and the regulations concerning them, laid down by the Jockey Club, in a previous part of this work ; all, therefore, that remains for us to add on this point, is to recommend to the trainer the careful perusal of that part of Mr. Darvill's excel- lent work on racing, which treats on this subject, and in which he will find proper directions for trying horses of every age, and of every descrip- tion of temper and constitution. In addition to mere works of reference on racing, and the best works on the training and management of race-horses, the trainer should fur- nish himself with the works of our best veteri- narians, and make himself thoroughly conversant with the different symptoms, modes of treatment, remedies, &c., which they explain and recommend. A catalogue of such works can be readily obtained and safe things,' and in return, was pretty freely dosed with a kind of gladiator sauce. In the sequel, however, these doings did not pay for the trouble, as the * favourite ' came off but second best." 5C0 HISTORY OF THE from any of the booksellers who deal in works on sporting subjects, and we would advise that the following works should, at all events, form part of the selection, viz : — The works of Mr. John Lawrence ; Mr, Percival's Elementary Lectures on the Veterinary Art, his Anatomy of the Horse, and his Hippopathology ; the Veterinarian, by Messrs. Percival and Youatt, from its commence- ment in 1828, up to the present day ; Mr. James Turner's work on the Navicular Disease ; and all the works of Mr. D. P. Blaine, who is, perhaps, without exception, the first veterinary surgeon of the present day. If, in addition to a careful study of these and other similar works, our trainer could find time to attend some lectures, with dissections, either at the College in London, or elsewhere, he would find himself a considerable gainer by the time so be- stowed. In conclusion, we must mention as certainly not the least important of a trainer's duties, that by every consideration, whether a strict regard for his employer's interest, or in a moral point of view, he is bound to make the lads under him as happy as circumstances will permit, and to take every opportunity of instructing them as to the duties of their situation. When we consider that nearly all our best trainers and jockeys began life as lads in a racing- BRITISH TURF. 561 stable, the manner of living, and everything con- nected with these youths becomes a matter of interest. We shall, therefore, make no apology to our readers for giving the extracts with which we shall conclude this chapter. We must, how- ever, previously give a list of the principal train- ers of the present day, and, as correctly as our memory serves us, the names of their most influ- ential employers. BoYCE ; employed by the Duke of Rutland, Mr. Wigrara, and the Hon. G. Byng. Cooper ; Lord Lichfield, Gen. Yates, and Col. Peel, John Day ; Lord G. Bentinck, Mr. Etwall, and Mr. Wreford. Death ; Captain Gardner. Edwards ; Lord Tavistock and Lord Albemarle. Johnson ; Lord Kelburne. Marson ; Captain Daintree and Mr. Watt. Pettit ; Lord Orford and Mr. Thornhill. Prince ; The Duke of Portland and Mr. Greville. Perren ; Gen. Grosvenor. Ransom ; Lord Jersey. Rogers; Mr. Warrall, Mr. Hussey, Mr. Goddard, and Mr. C. Wilson. Robinson ; Mr. Theobald, Mr. Holbrook, Mr. Cooke, and Mr. Os- baldeston. John Smith ; the Duke of Cleveland. Scott ; Lord Chesterfield, Lord Westminster, Col. Anson, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Hebden, Mr. G. Clark, and Mr. Eddison. Serwood ; Sir Gilbert Heathcote. Turner ; Lord Exeter. The extracts we alluded to above, are from the memoirs of the late Thomas Holcroft,* written by * The principal works of this celebrated dramatist and author, are VOL. ir. o o 562 HISTORY OF THE himself, and continued to the time of his death, from his diary ; with notes and other papers by Hhe late Wm. Hazlitt.* Born of obscure parents, Holcroft's childhood was passed in such utter poverty, that even the situation of stable-boy was deemed an important change for the better ; and although that part of his diary which describes his life in this humble situation may be looked upon by many of his readers with contempt, to the sportsman it must ever be full of interest ; for not only does it afford a complete picture of the order of the day of that era in the racing stables, but at the same time gives us a complete insight into the life and cha- racteristics of the stable-boy, from the pen of one in every way qualified for the purpose. During the races at Nottingham in 1760, Hol- croft's youthful mind was strongly taken with the ex- citement of these amusements. In his own words : — " These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done. At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help. I be- the comedies of "The Road to Ruin," "Tlie Deserted Daughter," " Duplicity," &c. His best prose works are his " Travels in France," " Anna St. Ives," and " Hugh Trevor." * Memoirs of the late 'lliomas Holcroft, in 3 vols., edited by Wm. Hazhtt, published by Longman and Co., Paternoster Row, 1816. BRITISH TURF. 563 lieve I assisted him a little in mending of shoes, but my asthma, till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress. At one time, indeed, I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad ; I did not like stocking- weaving. " The question now occurred to me, whether it would be possible for me to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket. I was at this time, in point of clothing, in a very mean, not to say ragged condition, and in other respects, was not much better off. The stable-boys I saw at Notting- ham, were healthy, clean, well fed, well clothed, and remarkable rather for their impudence, than seem- ing to live under any kind of fear or hardship. Ex- cept their impudence, I liked every thing else 1 saw about them ; and concluded, that if I could obtain so high a situation as this, I should be very for- tunate. ' ' These reflections preyed so heavily upon my mind, that I was at last induced to mention them to my father ; and he having a predilection for every thing belonging to a horse, and, therefore, a high respect for this, the noblest state of that animal's existence, fell into my views, and only feared that they could not be accomplished. He resolved, however, that trial should be made ; and, after inquiring among the jockeys, thought it advisable o o 2 564 HISTORY OF THE to apply to a Mr. Woodcock, who kept stables four or five miles from Newmarket, where he trained horses entrusted to his care. Mr. Wood- cock examined me, asked my age, found I was light of weight, and, as I suppose, liking the answers I gave to his questions, to our very great joy, agreed to take me upon trial. " In the course of my life, there have been several changes that, each in their turn, greatly affected my spirits, and gave me advantages far beyond what I had ever before enjoyed. Of these gradual elevations, this was the first. I should now be somebody. I should be entrusted with the management of one of that race of creatures that were the most admired and beloved by me : I should be well clothed, wear a livery, which would shew I belonged to one of the great : I should not only have food enough, but of that kind which was highly relishing to the appetite of youth ; and, in addition to all this, should receive an annual stipend. I jumped, as it were, from a precarious and mean existence, where I could not tell what worse might happen, into a permanent and agreeable employment. I had only to learn to ride, and perform the duties of a stable-boy, of which I had no fear, for I supposed them far less difficult than I afterwards found they were. " The grooms that resided at, and in the vicinity of, this famed town, are all, more or less, ac- quainted with each other ; and on Mr. Wood- BRITISH TURF. 5G5 cock's recommendation, I was put under the care of Jack Clarke, who lived with Captain Vernon, he having luckily a led horse, which I was to mount. " The day of parting with my father, and of beginning our journey, was an anxious one. He could not too emphatically repeat the few well- meant precepts he had so often given me, nor I too earnestly assure him, I would love and obey him all my life. Notwithstanding his severity, he was passionately fond of me, my heart entered into the same feelings, and there was great and unfeigned affection between us. *' As is the custom in travelling with trained horses, we set off early, and walked without hurry. When we stopped to breakfast, the plenty of excel- lent cold beef, bread and cheese, with the best table beer, and as much as we pleased, gave me a foretaste of the fortunate change I had made. This, indeed, exceeded my utmost expectations — I was entering upon a new existence — was delighted, full of hope and cheerful alacrity, yet too timid to be presumptuous." The next extract is full of interest ; nothing can be more touching than language in wdiich the author contrasts his life as a stable-boy with that he had previously led. " There are few trades or professions, each of which has not an uniform mode of life peculiar to it, subject only to such shght variations as are 566 HISTORY OF THE incidental and temporary. This observation is particularly applicable to the life of a stable- boy. " All the boys in the stable rise at the same hour, from half-past two in spring, to between four and five in the depth of winter. The horses hear them when they aw^aken each other, and neigh, to denote their eagerness to be fed. Being dressed, the boy begins with carefully clearing out the manger, and giving a feed of oats, which he is obhged no less carefully to sift. He then proceeds to dress the litter, that is, to shake the bed on which the horse has been laying, remove whatever is wet or unclean, and keep the remaining straw in the stable for another time. The whole stables are then thoroughly swept, the few places for fresh air are kept open, the great heat of the stable gradually cooled, and the horse, having ended his first feed, is roughly cleaned and dressed. In about half an hour after they begin, or a little better, the horses have been rubbed down, and re- clothed, saddled, each turned in his stall, then bridled, mounted, and the whole string goes out to morning exercise ; he that leads being the first ; for each boy knows his place. ** Except by accident, the race-horse never trots. He must either walk or gallop ; and in exercise, even when it is the hardest, the gallop begins slowly and gradually, and increases till the horse is nearly at full speed. When he has gallopped BRITISH TURF. 567 half a mile, the boy begins to push him forward, and without relaxation for another half mile. This is at the period when the horses are in full exer- cise, to which they come by degrees. The boy that can best regulate these degrees among those of light weight, is generally chosen to lead the gallop ; that is, he goes first out of the stable, and first returns. " In the time of long exercise, this is the first brushing gallop. A brushing gallop signifies that the horses are nearly at full speed before it is over, and it is commonly made at last rather up hill. Having all pulled up, the horses stand some two or three minutes, and recover their wind ; they then lei- surely descend the hill, and take a long walk ; after which they are brought to water. But in this, as in every thing else, (at least as soon as long ex- ercise begins) every thing given to them is mea- sured. The boy counts the number of times the horse swallows when he drinks, and allows him to take no more gulps than the groom orders, the few^est in the hardest exercise, and one horse more or less than another, according to the judgment of the groom. After watering, a gentle gallop is taken, and after that another walk of considerable length ; to which succeeds the second and last brushing gallop, which is by far the most severe. When it is over, another pause thoroughly to recover their wind is allowed them, their last walk 568 HISTORY OF THE is begun, the limits of which are prescribed, and it ends in directing their ride homewards. " The morning's exercise often extends to four hours, and the evening's to much about the same time. Being once in the stable, each lad begins his labour. He leads the horse into his stall, ties him up, rubs down his legs with straw, takes off his saddle and body clothes ; curries him carefully, then with both curry-comb and brush, never leaves him till he has thoroughly cleaned his skin, so that neither spot nor wet, nor any appearance of neglect, may be seen about him. The horse is then reclothed, and suffered to repose for some time, which is first employed in gratifying his hunger, and recovering from his weariness. All this is performed, and the stables are once more shut up, about nine o'clock. " Accustomed to this life, the boys are very little overcome by fatigue, except that early in the morning they may be drowsy. 1 have sometimes fallen slightly asleep at the beginning of the first brushing gallop. But if they are not weary, they are hungry, and they make themselves ample amends for all they have done. Nothing perhaps can ex- ceed the enjoyment of a stable-boy's breakfast ; what, then, may be said of mine, who had so long been used to suffer hunger, and so seldom found the means of satisfying it ? Our breakfast con- sisted of new milk, or milk porridge, then the BRITISH TURF. 569 cold meat of the preceding day, most exquisite Gloucester cheese, fine white bread, and con- cluded with plentiful draughts of table beer. All this did not overload the stomach, or in the least deprive me of my youthful activity, except, that like others, I might sometimes take a nap for an hour, after so small a portion of sleep. *' For my own part, so total and striking was the change which had taken place in my situation, that I could not but feel it very sensibly. I was more conscious of it than most boys would have been, and, therefore, not a little satisfied. The former part of my life had most of it been spent in turmoil, and often in singular wretchedness. I had been exposed to every want, every weariness, and every occasion of despondency, except that such poor sufferers become reconciled to, and almost insensible of suffering, and boyhood and beggary are fortunately not prone to despond. Happy had been the meal where I had enough ; rich to me was the rag that kept me warm ; and heavenly the pillow, no matter what, or how hard, on which I could lay my head to sleep. Now I was warmly clothed, nay, gorgeously, for I was proud of my new livery, and never suspected there was disgrace in it ; I fed voluptuously, not a prince on earth perhaps with half the appetite, and never-faihng relish ; and instead of being obliged to drag through the dirt after the most sluggish, obstinate, and despised among our animals, I was mounted 570 HISTORY OF THE on the noblest that the earth contains, had him under my care, and was borne by him over hill and dale, far outstripping the wings of the wind. Was not this a change, such as might excite re- flection even in the mind of a boy ?" The following description of what the author calls the " grandeur of alarm" in the horse, is particularly happy. " I once saw an instance of what may be called the grandeur of alarm in a horse. In winter, during short exercise, I was returning one evening, on the back of a hunter, that was put in training for the hunter's plate. There had been some little rain, and the channel, always dry in summer, was then a small brook. As I must have rubbed his legs dry if wetted, I gave him the rein, and made him leap the brook, which he understood as a challenge for play, and beginning to gambol, after a few antics he reared very high, and plunging forward with great force, alighted with his fore-feet on the edge of a deep gravel-pit, half tilled with water, so near that a very few inches further he must have gone headlong down. His first asto- nishment and fear were so great, that he stood for some time breathless and motionless : then e;ra- dually recollecting himself, his back became curved, his ears erect, his hind and fore leg in a position for sudden retreat ; his nostrils from an inward snort, burst into one loud expression of horror ; and rearing on his hind legs, he turned BRITISH TURF. 571 short round, expressing all the terrors he had felt by the utmost violence of plunging, kicking, and other bodily exertions, I was not quite so much frightened as he had been, but I was heartily glad, when he became quiet again, that the accident had been no worse. The only little misfortune I had was the loss of my cap, and being obliged to ride back some way in order to recover it." We conclude these interesting extracts with our author's version of the anecdote of the racer. Forester. " When T had been about a year and a half at Newmarket, Captain Vernon thought proper to match him (Forester) against Elephant, a horse belonging to Sir Jennison Shafto, whom, by the bye, I saw ride this famous match. Forester, there- fore, had been taken up, and kept in training a sufficient time to qualify him to run this match ; but it was evident that his legs and feet were far from being in that sound state which such an exertion re- quired, so that we concluded that he must be beaten, for the reputation of Elephant arose out of his power rather than his speed. " Either 1 mistake, or the match was a four mile heat over the straight course ; and the abilities of Forester were such, that he passed the fiat, and ascended the hill as far as the distance post, nose to nose with Elephant ; so that John Watson, who rode him, began to conceive hopes. Between this and the chair, Elephant, in conse- 572 HISTORY OF THE quence of hard whipping, got some Uttle way be- fore him, while Forester exerted every possible power to recover, at least, his lost equality ; till finding all his efforts ineffectual, he made one sudden spring, and caught Elephant by the under jaw, which he griped so violently as to hold him back ; nor was it without the utmost difficulty that he could be forced to quit his hold. Poor Forester, he lost ; but he lost most honourably ! Every experienced groom, we were told, thought it a most extraordinary circumstance. John Wat- son declared he had never in his life been more surprised by the behaviour of a horse." BRITISH TURF. 573 CHAPTER XV. Jockies and Jockeyship — The training of Jockies — ^The Jockies of the last century — ^Their costume, &c. — Anecdotes of the elder Chifney and of William Clift — Riding to order, an anecdote of the late Arthur Pavis and the Irishman — Prospectus for a Turf Benevolent Fund — The Qualifications necessary for a good Jockey — The Jockey's seat and style of riding — Anecdote of John Jackson's riding for the St. Leger of 1822 — The set-to, or finish of a race — The fatigues under- gone by Jockies — The method of training practised by Jockies to reduce their weight — ITie opinions of the late Mr. W. Sandiver, the surgeon of Newmarket, on the training of Jockies — The most famous Jockies of the present day — Samuel Chifney — James Ro- binson— William Scott, &c., &c., with anecdotes of them and their styles of riding, &c. — Country Jockies — Gentlemen Jockies — Steeple-chase and hurdle-race riders, &c., &c., &c. The practic3 of racing introduced, at a very early period, that peculiar seat and method of riding practised by our jockies with a grace and science unknown in other countries. For many years after racing became a favourite amusement with our nobility and gentry, and while the sport may be said to have been in its infancy, the usual 574 HISTORY OF THE riders employed were the grooms of the training stables, part of whose routine of duty this was considered, and who thought themselves fortunate if, in addition to their wages, their success on any occasion was rewarded with a small gratuity by their master. In many sporting pictures of the events of the days of the " olden time," we find portraits intro- duced of these riders both, in their every-day dress, which was generally the livery of their master, and in the costume in which they rode, which latter had by no means the appropriate and elegant ap- pearance of that worn by the dandy jockies of the present day.* We have no positive data to enable us to ascer- tain with certainty the period when the business of riding races was first raised by the patronage of the sporting public to the rank of a separate pro- fession ; but we are strongly inclined to suppose that this took place very early in the eighteenth * Some idea may be formed of the figure of fun these riders must have presented from the following directions, given about' a century backj as to their racing costume, by the author of the " Gentleman's Recreation." " Your clothes," says this authority, " should be of coloured silk, or of white Holland, as being very advantageous to the spectator. Your waistcoat and drmvers (we presume by this, that indispensable article of modern costume, breeches, was not then in fashion, at least, with jockies) must be made close to your body, and on your head a little cap tied on. Let your boots be gartered up fast, and your s])urs must be of good metal." BRITISH TURF. 575 century, at least, partially ; for we must admit that many noblemen and gentlemen continued the old practice of employing their grooms for a con- siderable period. The first mention we find of re- gular jockies is, in the description of the well- known match between Merlin and a favourite horse of Old Frampton's, which took place about the year 1720, which we have before noticed. The jockies who figured on this occasion were " one Hesletine, of Newmarket, and Jerome Hare, of Cold-Kirby, near Hambleton." Of these jockies little is known to us but their names, and that little we have given in the previous part of this work. It proves that they would have been deemed regular " barbarians" by the " satin jacketed gentlemen" of the present day. Their system of riding was noted for its cruelty in the administration of punishment ; a practice now happily almost exploded ; and as the races in those days were run over long distances, strength was probably more prized than skill in the old jockies, at least those who figured previous to the time of the elder Chifney, Buckle, Fitzpatrick, &c. Of these ancient worthies of the saddle, the principal whose names have reached our times are, John Crofts, James Cranburn, Stephen Jefferson, Thomas Dean, Thomas Pattison, John South, Edward Bambrough, Match'em Tims, Leonard 576 HISTORY OF THE Jewison, Old Christopher, John Pratt,* Charles Dawson, John Lazenby, Peter Jackson, Michael Mason, Richard Foster, Tesseyman, Thomas Jack- son, John Korton, Old Wheatly, South, John Prince, John Mangle, f William Waugh, John Watson, John Singleton, John Oakley, (the rider of the famous Eclipse) , John Arnull, Dennis Fitz- patrick, Buckle, Old Sam Chifney, Old CUft, &c. The life of a jockey being one of almost con- tinued hardship, privation and danger, it is not to be wondered at that men are rather impelled to adopt this calling from the force of circumstances than as a matter of choice. We find, accordingly, that these men, as indeed is still the case with nearly all those of the present day, began life as stable-boys ; from which (the lowest round in fortune's ladder), they raised themselves by per- sonal fitness, and by acquiring the necessary skill, to the highest point of their ambition, viz. : that of a first-rate Newmarket, or northern jockey. This being the case, refinement of manners, of course, formed no part of their creed, and many * This famous jockey is said to have ridden eleven races over the Beacon Course in one day ; making with the distance he must have ridden on his hack, at least eighty-eight miles in the saddle. There is a fine portrait of this rider, mounted on the well-known little horse, Gimcrack, painted by Stubbs. t John Mangle, nick-named " Crying Jackey," from his not un- frequent custom of shedding tears when beaten in a race. BRITISH TURF. 577 are the droll stories told of some of these originals, hinging on this little failing, joined to their profes- sional peculiarities. We must content ourselves with the two following anecdotes, which sufficiently illustrate our meaning. Although so splendid a rider over a race-course, Old Chifney by no means shone as a workman across a country ; nor did he ever willingly incur any risk when following the hounds ; and his ti- midity in the field being well known to his royal master, the Prince of Wales, his Royal Highness often derived much amusement by practising on it. Keeping his eye on his nervous jockey, the Prince would delight in ordering him to lead the way over difficult places ; an unpleasant distinction which Chifney could not well decline, and many a tumble was the result of his obedience. On one occasion, having received a terrible purl over a fence, which the prince had sent him over to explore, the un- lucky jockey, as soon as he could find breath, bawled out the following report, to the no small amusement of his royal master and his atten- dants: — "A ditch, by G— d ! your Royal High- ness, and I have nearly broken my neck, and if you try it, yours will be quite done for." Our next illustration of the characteristics of these rough and ready riders of the old school, refers to Old William Clift,* an instance of whose nerve, * We believe this veteran jockey is still enjoying a green old age at Newmarket. VOL. II. P P 578 HISTORY OF THE even in the last days of his riding, we have be- fore mentioned in this work. The incident we allude to occurred about twelve years ago, when he rode Dramatist at York, for the King's Hundred. This horse took it into his head to bolt, when leading a few lengths, and stopping quite sud- denly at a large wet drain, threw poor Clift with great force on his back at the bottom of it, where the peculiar form of the place held him fast, and prevented his extricating himself, A lady, who happened to be near this secluded spot, on seeing the accident, hastened in great alarm to the assis- tance of the veteran, and inquired with much ten- derness if he felt himself seriously injured : — *' Hurt be d— d !" cried Clift, "here," holding out a hand covered with mud, " d — n it, pull me out!" Upon this polite request being complied with, Clift remounted and rode in ; and although much shaken with the fall, and though several jockies offered to do it for him, he persisted in riding a walk over for the next stake, in his mud- besmeared jacket. The practice of riding to order, which the elder Chifney informs us, in his "Genius Genuine," was in use in his time, was certainly highly detrimental to the acquirement of skill by the jockey, who by this system, was reduced to act the part of a mere automaton in a race. Nothing could be more ridiculous than this practice, which the elder Chif- ney had the merit of breaking through ; and as the BRITISH TURF. 5/9 following anecdote is an apt illustration of the point, we give it for the benefit of the hero's bro- ther wiseacres, if, indeed, any such exist in these enlightened days. The subject of the anecdote was the late admirable little jockey, Arthur Pavis; it occurred at the Liverpool Meeting, in 1830, and is thus related by an eye-witness, whose words we quote. '* On entering the saddling stables, I discovered Pavis, in an unknown colour, mounted upon a horse called Young Patrick, belonging to an Irish gentle- man, whose patronymic begins with the consonantF. In a few seconds, with a particularly red face, fol- lowed the owner, who, without w^aiting to take breath, began : — *' ' Misther Pavis, I believe?' *' ' That's my name,' said Arthur. ** ' Well, then, they tell me you are a fine rither, but, bee me soul, I don't like your rithing at all.' "'Indeed!' said the other, smiling; 'then, as it strikes me, you had better get some one else.' " ' Oh no, bee G — d ! sit still where you are — I don't mane that ; but I hear all you Newmarket rithers till your masters you'll make the running, and after that, ye go poking behind, as you did yesterday on Bolivar. Bee me soul, if you had made running wid him, he'd have won in a canter. p p 2 580 HISTORY OF THE Now, ye see, 1 want ye to make running all the way.' "'Very well,' said Arthur; 'hut suppose I can't go fast enough ; what's to be done then ?' " ' Oh, by Jasus ! then I suppose you must stop behind!' " These were no delicately- whicpered orders, but given coram populo, with the good will of a speaking-trumpet. " ' Away they went,' as Pavis told me the de- nouement some time after, ' at a pace that I knew that they could not live to come home with ; so T laid last till within a quarter of a mile from the finish, and then cantered in first, fifty yards or so. But all this availed nothing with Mr. F., who, as soon as I had dismounted, swore by the god of war I should never cross another horse of his ; and he has kept his word.' " We will now proceed to notice the most essen- tial points necessary to form an accomplished jockey, and will afterwards describe the " science of race-riding," or jockeyship, and the system of training in use among jockies, to reduce their weight. In person, the jockey should be rather under the middle size^ say about five feet, five inches,* and * This was the height of old Chifney, the father of the present jockey ; he was also noted for his beautiful symmetry and muscular power, being, in fact, a perfect model of what a jockey should be. BRITISH TURF. 581 although light, should possess a compact, mus- cular and active frame. He should be, in fact, a *' pocket Hercules." He should be of a shrewd and calculating dis- position, and neglect no opportunity of improving his judgment, by observation and practice in his profession. Above all, he must be a perfect master of his temper, accustomed to keep a con- stant check upon his tongue, possess much per- sonal intrepidity, be honest to his employers, and of temperate habits. In order to obtain a good seat, hands, a know- ledge of pace and confidence, it is absolutely requi- site that he s^hould have been reared, from his earliest years, in a racing stable, and been accus- tomed to ride constantly horses of all forms shapes and tempers. By constant exercise, and by the practice of athletic games, he should endeavour to acquire as much as possible that pliability about the arms, shoulders and back, which adds so much to his power and ease when in the saddle. He should habituate himself to be scrupulously attentive to cleanliness in his person, and to the neat fitting of his clothes, especially when in the appropriate costume of his calling. A modern jockey, in one respect, may be said to resemble the sailor ; for, like him, he undergoes the severest and most dangerous toil to earn his money, and, but too often, expends it with the 582 HISTORY OF THE most heedless extravagance. We would, there- fore, add to the above list, the important item of economy, the practice of which will not only, by rendering him independent, place him beyond the temptation of bribery, but secure him against want, should an accident ever incapacitate him trom pursuing his profession, or when old age shall oblige him to retire from the turf. We are sorry to be obliged to say that this caution is by no means uncalled for ; for it is a well known fact, that more than one of our leading jockies of the present day, in receipt of large incomes from their profession, live in a style as imprudent as it is out of character, and which renders putting by a provision for a '* rainy day," or against old age, quite out of the question. The melancholy fate of his father did not act as a sufficient warning to the no less talented son, the present Samuel Chifney, in this respect ; and we grieve to say, he has paid dearly for placing too little value on monev.* * While the march of philanthropy has ditfused the blessings of peace and comfort to the ill-favoiired of fortune, in almost every pro- fession and caUing followed in this great empire, it appears more tlian strange that the just claim of a most meritorious class, should so long have been overlooked. It is true that, towards the end of the year 1837, the proprietor of the Hippodrome endeavoured to form an insti- tution for the relief of decayed jockeys, and even issued circulars and prospectuses ; but from what reason we have never been able to learn, the matter fell to the ground. Should this attempt, however, be revived with pro|)er spirit, and tlie support of some of the lead- BRITISH TURF. 583 Having enumerated the personal qualifications necessary to form a good jockey, we will now ing patrons of the turf be secured, — in obtaining which, we cannot imagine that there would be much difficulty, — it would, no doubt, be successful ; and in the hopes that this may soon take place, we give below a copy of the prospectus issued on the occasion alluded to, and which may prove useful in case of such an event. THE TURF BENEVOLENT FUND. " To be instituted for the rehef of decrepid or maimed jockies, and their widows and infant families, and of those reduced to poverty, whose characters are unblemished. " The lives of jockies are extremely arduous, and much bodily suffering has to be sustained, which occasionally leads to incurable disease, or premature old age and death, Jockies, also, frequently meet with accidents, which sometimes maim them for life, or unfit them for their vocation for a long period, and sometimes terminate fatally. They are likewise liable to vicissitudes of fortune ; and when poverty surrounds them, while their integrity is unblemished, they are objects of pity, and deserve assistance. " If an institution can be formed, which, while it provides the means of support to decayed, decrepid, or maimed jockies, and to their widows and families when left destitute, shall, at the same time, tend to raise the moral character of the jockey, such an institution would, it is conceived, confer important benefit on the turf, and be supported by the humane. If there be a power, also, vested in the managers of the institution to apply a certain sum, annually, in re- warding good conduct or skill in jockies, an additional incentive will be given to them to exert all their energies in sustaining a high repu- tation. " It is, therefore, proposed that an institution shall be formed, to be called " The Turf Benevolent Fund," to be supported by volun- tary contributions, and by a tax levied, by common consent, on all stakes gained, and by an assessment on every jockey winning a race, as hereafter described. " The fund so collected, to be applied by a committee of manage- 584 HISTORY OF THE proceed to describe his proper seat on a race- horse, and the method of horsemanship, which merit, to be nominated annually by the Stewards of the Jockey Club, or chosen from the voluntary subscribers, for the following objects. " In relieving the wants of jockies of unimpeachable character for integrity, reduced to destitution. " In relieving the wants of the helpless widows and children or parents of jockies, left destitute, or in educating and apprenticing such children. " In rewarding, annually, by prizes in medals, or otherwise, par- ticular instances of science and skill in race-riding, or of general meri- torious conduct. " No jockey, nor his family, to have any benefit from the fund, who shall not have continued, while able to do so, a subscriber to the fund, of 10s. per annum, and also consenting, in all cases, to the following regulations, as far as they apply to him. " First. — That every owner of a horse winning any stake of the value of £50 or less, shall pay 10s. to the fund; exceeding £50, but not exceeding £100, £1 to the fund; exceeding £100, and not ex- ceeding £200, £2 to the fund ; exceeding £200, and not exceeding £1000, £5 to the fund ; and above £1000, £10 to the fund. " Second. — Every jockey winning a race, shall pay Is. to the fund. " Besides the humane acts which it would be in the power of the institution to perform, the mode of gathering the funds, and the terms on which alone they can be distributed, would certainly lead to raise the character of the jockey. " In obtaining the funds by the means stated, a spirit of careful- ness and of charity will be always kept aUve ; and to win a race, will afford additional pleasure and excitement. Better nerve, also, will be possessed by the jockey, from the consciousness that, if tempo- rarily injured by an accident, he will be taken care of by the fund, if he be without means, until he has recovered. " The provision, likewise, that assistance can be afforded only to the jockey of unblemished character, would have the best ten- dency in keeping jockeys strictly honest, and worthy of the high confidence which is necessarily placed in them." BRITISH TURF. 585 we will call the " science of jockeyship or race- riding." The principal point in which the jockey's seat differs from every other, arises from the comparative shortness of the stirrups ; for, as the race-horse, in running, sinks down in his fore quarters, in his stride, to the extent of several inches,* no man with long stirrups could seat himself with a suffi- cient purchase in the saddle, to obtain a good re- sisting power for holding his horse. To obtain the necessary seat, the jockey should sit with his fork well down in the saddle, his stir- rups being of sufficient length to enable him to clear his pummel when he stands up in them in the race. Having been lifted into his saddle by the trainer, after carefully inspecting the saddling of his horse, so as to be certain that every thing is secure, we will proceed with our jockey, seated in the manner we have described, to the race-course. Having Although the distresses of jockies do not come before the pubhc, nevertheless, there have been, as, indeed, there are still, but too many- cases in which the benefits conferred by such an institution, would be very acceptable, as the following cases prove. The famous John Singleton, one of the riders of the Eclipse, and the first winner of the Doncaster St. Leger, 1776, died a pauper in Chester workhouse ; and Jack Oakley, the jockey who most frequently rode the same famous horse, died in a parish poor-house, near Park Lane. * The celebrated " Eclipse," who was naturally low in his fore quarters, sunk nearly eight inches. 586 HISTORY OF THE taken his *' up-gallop," of from a quarter to half a mile, according to the distance he is about to run, and which gallop is generally led for him by the trainer, on his hack, he walks his horse quietly to the place of starting. He now places himself in a position, the best calculated to start his horse to advantage the mo- ment the signal is given ; having his near-side bridle rein passed outside of, and over, the lower part of the palm of the left hand, and then pressed firmly with the thumb, and with the off-side rein between the middle and third fingers of the right hand — in w^hich he also has his whip. Except when using the whip, the jockey should always hold his horse's head with both hands. If a double rein to a curb-bit is used, the near-side rein passes between the middle and third fingers of the left hand, and the off-side one between the middle and third fingers of the right hand; in both cases, the hands should be well down on the withers. His method of starting his horse depends en- tirely upon the distance, and we cannot do better than place him in the different situations in which he will have to " make running," or "wait," as circumstances may require. We should here ex- plain that what is called "making running," is practise d with a horse distinguished for his stout- ness and power of endurance. With such a horse, the jockey's best plan is to run the race from end BRITISH TURF. 587 to end, so that by cutting up the horses opposed to him by severe " play," he wins the race. Such a horse is also called " honest ;" and when of an idle or lurching disposition, and requiring much rousing and even punishment, he is some- times called a '* lawyer," from his not going with- out being paid. When speed, not stoutness, is the best of a horse, quite a contrary system is practised. With such a horse, the jockey plays a waiting game ; that is, he carefully nurses him through the race, so as not to distress him by overpacing him ; as the finish approaches, he creeps up to his horses by degrees, but does not quit them to go in front till he sees that the pace has made them " safe," — when he lets loose and wins. When the distance is short, as in the half-mile race, the jockey must be on the qui vive, not to lose any ground at starting, but catching fast hold of his horse's head, and sticking both spurs into his sides, he is off the moment the signal is given, endeavouring to get his horse into speed as soon as possible. In races of a longer distance, this is not neces- sary. In these, the jockey may start last ; taking care, however, not to lie too far out of his ground. This, indeed, is the method preferred by many of our best riders of the present day, as it the better enables them to judge how the pace affects the other horses ; the whole race being, as it were, a 588 HISTORY OF THE game played before them. This finesse, however, may be easily carried too far, and, no doubt many a race has been thrown away by it. The famous Chifney is accused of practising this waiting game even to a failing. To do it properly, requires consummate skill in the jockey, who should not only be able to judge of how the pace is telling upon the other horses in the race, but how it affects his own ; and nothing but natural aptness, joined to the greatest practice, can gain this valuable acquirement for the rider. It is this knowledge of pace, which enables the accomplished jockey to win his race, by just as much as is sufficient ; thereby, not unnecessarily exposing the powers of his horse ; a nicety which is highly es- teemed by his employers. Gaining the whip hand, is another point the jockey should endeavour to obtain at starting, as this not only enables him to save distance at any turns in the race-course, but gives him the use of his whip with his right hand at any period of the race. But as he cannot always obtain this, he ought to be able to use his whip with the left hand, should circumstances require it. As the jockey will have to ride horses of various tempers and dispositions, the manner of managing each peculiar one, so as to make the most of him in a race, is a matter of no small importance ; for it is in vain for the rider to expect any success with horses of ill temper, unless he can keep his BRITISH TURF. 589 own under perfect control. With such horses, he cannot generally be too gentle ; but he must at the same time be resolute when occasion requires it. The most difficult horses he will have to encounter in his practice, are those of a lazy or craving dispo- sition, which require incessant attention and rous- ing in the race, especially at the finish, and those with delicate constitutions, and with irritable tempers, which will be often found restive and inclined to bolt. With horses of this last description, his hands cannot be too delicate, as they will not stand being pulled, or put out of their way. As long, there- fore, as they go straight, and do not over-pace themselves, the rider should preserve an easy rein. While on this subject, we must express our opinion that the system of riding with what he calls a slack rein, recommended by the elder Chif- ney in his " Genius Genuine," has been run down by more than one writer on this subject, with- out sufficient inquiry into the meaning intended to be conveyed by the author.* In justice to this writer, whose well known skill and experience as a jockey should give his opinions on these matters great weight, we will here quote, in his own quaint language, the * Much nonsense was written by the late Samuel Chifney, in a pamphlet called " Genius Genuine," on riding the race-horse with a slack rein, &c." — Encyclopeedia Britannicn ; Horsemanship, \i. 622. 590 HISTORY OF THE passage in which he explains his meaning, when speaking of a slack rein. " Now, in my own defence, I will name one of those very fine parts in riding a race, as it is thrown in my face, to this time, as a very great fault in my riding, viz., my riding with a loose rein. The Duke of Bedford was near taking me off his horses, saying, the people teased him be- cause I rode his horses with a loose rein, and de- sired me to hold my horse fast in his running. I am sorry his Grace was thus troubled, as it puts a horse's frame all wrong ; and his speed slackened where the horse has that sort of management to his mouth. My reins appeared loose, but my horse had only proper liberty, and mostly running in the best of attitudes. It's usual, when grooms are talking and giving orders to their riders, to hold the horse fast in his running ; and where a horse is intended to make play, their orders mostly are, to hold the horse fast by the head, and let him come, or come along with him ; but it is very much against a horse to hold him fast, or let him bear on his rein in his running ; it makes him run with his mouth more open, and pulls his head more in or up. This causes him, at times, to run in a fretting, jumping attitude, with his fore legs more open ; sometimes it causes him to run stag-necked ; this makes the horse point his fore legs, otherwise called straight-legged ; sometimes it makes the horse run with his neck more down. BRITISH TURF. 591 crowding and reaching against the rider. This reaching against his rider, pulls the horse's fore legs out further than the pace occasions. In all these attitudes, his sinews are more worked and extended, he has more exertion, his wind more locked, and thus reaching and pointing his fore legs, makes them dwell and tire. " The first fine part in riding a race, is to com- mand your horse to run light in his mouth ; it keeps him the better together, his legs are the more under him, his sinews less extended, less exertion, his wind less locked ; the horse running thus to order, feeling light for his rider's wants, his parts are more at ease and ready, and he can run considerably faster when called upon, to what he can when that he has been running in the fretting, sprawHng attitudes, with part of his rider's weight in his mouth. " And as the horse comes to his last extremity, finishing his race, he is the better forced and kept straight with manner * and fine touching to his mouth. In this situation, the horse's mouth should be eased of the weight of his rein ; if not, it stops him, little or much. " If a horse is a slug, he should be forced with a manner up to this order of running, and par- ticularly so if he has to make play, or he will * This word is thus explained by Chifney, in a note. " The word manner is knowing, putting, keeping self and horse in the best of atti- tudes. This gives readiness, force, and quickness. 592 HISTORY OF THE run the slower, and jade the sooner for the want of it. " The phrase at Newmarket is, that you should pull your horse to ease him in his running. When horses are in their great distress in running, they cannot bear that visible manner of pulling, as looked for by many of the sportsmen ; he should be enticed to ease himself an inch a-time, as his situation will allow. " This should be done as if you had a silken rein as fine as a hair, and that you were afraid of breaking it. " This is the most true way a horse should be held fast in his running.'^ It appears sufficiently plain by this explanation, that Chifney never intended to advocate any thing so palpably ridiculous as riding a race wdth a loose rein, but rather a steady but easy hold of a horse's mouth, sufficient to keep him straight, to prevent his overpacing himself, but not so tight as to throw the horse out of his stride, or occasion the other mischiefs he mentions ; and we find the same practice recommended by Mr. Darvill, only in better and more distinct language.* * " 'J'he method adopted by a good riding-boy, head lad, or jockey, in holding a horse after he has started in his gallop, is by putting his hands well down on each side of the horse's withers. By this firm purchase, he is mostly enabled to keep his horse's head up and in place ; for, if in the start, the horse gets his head down, he will, if he feels inchned to do so, most probably break away, or begin his gambols, and, perhaps, throw his rider. Yet it is not to be understood that the BRITISH TURF. !)9:i The use, or rather the abuse of whip, is to be avoided as much as possible, especially with a timid, or a sulky horse ; for when a horse is doing his best, blows of the whip w^ll often throw him out of his stride, and wdth those of the latter de- scription, may occasion the loss of the race, by causing them to " shut up" as it is called, which means shrink to avoid the blows to such a degree, as materially to interfere with their pace. In most cases where punishment is required, the spur, properly used, is to be preferred, and in more than one instance we could name, the spur has worked wonders with horses which were sup- posed to have stood no chance in the race. The St. Leger of 1822 may be quoted in corro- boration of this theory, and it shows that the jockey should never despair of winning. Theo- dore, the wanner, was trained by Mr. James Croft, who tried him at Parlington a few days before the race, with Violet, Corinthian, and a grey colt belonging to the Duke of Leeds, which were in the same stable, and which came in second, third and fourth for the St. Leger. In this trial, Theo- rider is at all times to retain this firm hold of his horse's head. When the rider finds that his horse is settled in his stride, and that he begins, as a horse sometimes will, to reach with his head for a little more Uberty of the rein, the rider should (to prevent the horse's changing his legs or altering his stride) gently raise his hands oS" his horse's withers, or quietly let them slide along that part, and give him the necessary hberty without letting the reins quite loose." VOL. II. Q Q 594 HISTORY OF THE dore was beaten in a few hundred yards, and from the state of his feet, no hopes were entertained of his being " any where" in the race. As Tuesday approached, the horse got worse ; however, on arriving at Doncaster, his feet were dressed, and his corns looked to, but not the least hope was entertained of his doing any good, the odds being 100 to 1 against him. Such was his lamentable state when brought to the post, that it is said Jackson, who rode him, actually shed tears at being put on such a brute. On the signal for the start being given, Jackson, in a fit of despair, caught fast hold of his horse's head, stuck the spurs violently into his sides, and the panic-stricken animal, forgetting his sore feet and corns in this new pain, sprung off with the lead. This infused new spirit into the jockey, who eased his horse as occasion required ; and he had the pleasure of finding the spurs operate suc- cessfully when the struggle came on, in which he proved the victor. The jockey, when within twenty yards of a post or other difficulty, should be careful not to turn his head round in such a manner as to lose sight of what is before him, the slightest glance being sufficient to tell him the position of his opponents ; while neglecting a constant and perfect look-out in front may lead to the most dangerous accidents. In 1823, the Hon. Mr. Trevor met with an acci- dent which proved fatal, by neglecting this pre- BRITISH TURF. 69b caution ; and some years previous, a one-eyed jockey met with a bad accident at Worcester from the same cause. He was winning easily, when turning his head quite round to have a full view of his horses, he ran against a post. We will conclude our remarks on jockeyship with a brief explanation of what is meant by the term set-to, in the finish of a race ; for which pur- pose we cannot do better than quote the description given of this part of the race by Mr. Apperley, the scene being confined to the last four hundred yards. " The set-to is about to begin, or, in other words equally technical, he (the jockey) is about to ' call upon his horse.' But before he does this, he alters his position in his saddle. He has been previously standing up in his stirrups, with his body leaning forward over the horse's withers, and his hands down, somewhat below them. He now changes the position of both body and hands : he seats himself firmly down in his saddle, his body catching, as it were, the stride of the horse ; and raising his hands off his withers, first gives him an easy pull ; and then, and not till then, the set-to begins. He now moves his hands, as if describing a circle,* by way of rousing his horse, by * We find the use of this double movement thus explained by a writer in the Sporting Magazine for May, 1 837. " When a horse is at the top of his speed, the least adverse movement balks his stroke and injures his pace. To illustrate the effect of this forced and ir- Q Q 2 596 HISTORY OF THE ' shaking him,' as it is called ; and although he do€S not quite slacken his reins, he allows him to reach with his head, as a distressed horse always will do, and which is technically termed ' throw- ing him in." Then comes the last resource. If he finds, when within a few yards of home, that he cannot win by these means, and that his horse appears to sink in the rally, he stabs him a few times with his spurs, gets his whip up in his right hand, gives a good pull with his left, and uses it as occasion may require." Although there are some cases in which the natural lightness of the jockey renders severe exer- cise and abstemiousness unnecessary, the life of a jockey, generally speaking, is far from being a pleasant one ; as, in addition to the fatigue and danger of riding races, and performing frequent and long journeys, often at a moment's notice, *" regular action on one side, let the reader place himself upon a chair, lift his feet from the ground, and keeping the left arm perfectly still, let him wind the right forcibly, as if flourishing a whip : so doing, he will find that a hurtful jar will be given to his whole frame. On the contrary, let him, in such a position, work both arms simul- taneously, and his body will remain perfectly steady." * The following may be mentioned as instances of the quick move- ments jockies are frequently obliged to make in the exercise of their caUing. On Wednesday the 5th of September, 1764, Joseph Rose rode Mr. Stapleton's Beaufremont by Tartar, against Vizier for the Ladies* plate, at Lincoln ; on the day after, he rode Young Davy by Scamp- ston Cade, at Richmond ; and on Friday, the 7th, he rode Bachelor by Young Cade, at Manchester. The distance from Lincoln to Rich- BRITISH TURF. 597 (the latter part of his duty in itself no trifle), he is obliged for a considerable period of the year to reduce and keep down his natural weight by train- ing. This training consists of three different methods, the use of which depends entirely on the consti- tution of the jockey : the use of aperient medicine, sweating, and a light diet. While some consti- tutions are much injured by the use of aperient medicines, others require large and frequent doses. mond is about 108 miles, and from Richmond to Manchester, about 72 ; this was performed on horseback, and for the most part over cross-country roads, which in those days were always in the worst possible state. The next are cases of a modern date. Calloway, after riding Bird- catcher, (second for the St. Leger"), at Doncaster, on Tuesday, 18th September, 1832, set off for Shrewsbury, where he rode Clarion on the following day, which ran third for the Gold Cup. No sooner was this race decided than he again set off for Doncaster, where he rode on Thursday ! The distance from Doncaster to Shrewsbury is IGO miles. At the Caledonian Meeting in 1837, Lye, on the Wednesday, rode and won twice ; and on the following day, Thursday, he rode and won at Northallerton, in Yorkshire, the distance from Musselburgh to which is 170 miles. John Holmes, at the same Northallerton Meeting, won a stake on Appleton Lad, on Saturday, and left the town at six o'clock the same evening, and on the Monday following won the Kirwans (the Irish Oatlands') with Mr. Ferguson's famous horse, Harkaway. Wakefield, the jockey at Newmarket, on one occasion within the last two or three years, travelled 500 miles in the course of five days ; three nights and two days of which he passed outside a coach, and during this period, walked 24 miles in sweaters, and rode six races, of which he won three. 598 HISTORY OF THE Again, with reference to exercise, some are ca- pable of going long distances in the sweaters, while others are neither able to perform, nor, indeed, do they require, severe exercise. It is, therefore, impossible to lay down any fixed rule with regard to either of these methods of re- ducing weight. We may, however, observe that strong walking exercise in the sweaters, with abste- miousness at table, should be preferred, by the jockey to the excessive use of medicine ; being certainly not so injurious to his health as the latter, and greatly tending to increase the muscular powers of his body. The sweaters or cloths to be worn by the jockey in his walking exercise must be regulated as to quan- tity, by the state of the weather, and the tempera- ment and condition of the wearer. The clothes ge- nerally used forthis purpose consist of from four to six waistcoats, some of them with sleeves, two or three pairs of drawers, with a suit of loose common clothes over all. These drawers and waistcoats, we believe, can only be procured at Newmarket, and are made of a flannel which does not shrink, and which combines a pleasant softness with con- siderable strength. Duly equipped in this dress, the jockey starts early in the morning for his walk, having pre- viously partaken of some slight refreshment. He commences at a moderate pace, which he increases as he proceeds, and having gone a distance of about BRITISH TURF. 599 four miles, he may indulge himself with a little rest in a convenient place, and at the same time partake of a little warm negus, or cyder with some ginger grated in. Being refreshed, he starts to return home, and this time he should come at a good smart pace the whole way, so as to enter the house in a state of profuse perspiration, and having taken a cup of tea or some weak negus, he should repose for an hour or so on the bed, being well covered with blankets, and be careful not to take off the sweaters till the perspiration has somewhat subsided. He should then strip and place his feet in warm water, at the same time sponging his body all over previous to re-dressing ; being careful to wear flannel next his skin, and to clothe himself suf- ficiently warm ; for, from the pores being open, he is in danger of catching severe colds, and the many complaints which too often take their rise from these causes, and from inattention to which caution, jockies have, on more than one occasion, lost their lives. By strictly pursuing this system, a man may reduce himself from twelve to sixteen pounds in a fortnight ; and so far from decreasing his wind and strength, find both considerably improved by the training. Indeed, it has long been understood that it is the too sudden change which takes place when a man, having accomplished his object, all at once leaves off his abstemiousness and exercise 600 HISTORY OF THE and makes amends for former privations by in- dulgence,— that injures the constitution. On the conclusion of the racing season, the jockey's holidays commence, and during the months in which they may be said to be compara- tively idle, he passes his time in enjoying good cheer,* in visiting, coursing, cock-fighting, and sometimes in hunting. The following information on this subject, com- municated to Sir John Sinclair, in 1805, who was at great pains and cost to collect, by every pos- sible means, the best information respecting the training and reducing of jockies, will be read with interest, from the fact of its having been obtained from the late Mr. Wm. Sandevir, an eminent surgeon, of Newmarket, and who had paid the greatest attention to the subject for many years. *' Q. — How long the training of jockies generally continues ? A. — With those in high repute as riders, in a greater or less degree, from about three weeks be- fore Easter to the end of October ; but a week or ten days are quite sufficient for a rider to reduce himself from the weight he is naturally of, to some- times a stone and a half below it. Q.— What food do they live on, both solid and * The late Frank Buckle always had a goose for supper on the last day of the Houghton Meeting, that being the conclusion of his labours /or the season. BRITISH TURF. 601 liquid, and what quantities are allowed them of each ? A. — For breakfast a small piece of bread and butter, with tea in moderation. Dinner is taken in a very sparing way ; a very small piece of pud- ding, and less meat ; and when fish is to be ob- tained, neither one or the other are allowed ; wine and water is their usual beverage, in the propor- tion of one part wine to two of water. Tea in the afternoon, with little or no bread and butter ; and no supper. Q. — What exercise do they get, and what hours of rest ? A. - After breakfast, having sufficiently loaded themselves with clothes, that is, five or six waist- coats, two coats, and as many pair of breeches, a severe walk is taken, of from ten to fifteen or sixteen miles. After their return home, dry clothes are substituted for those that are made very wet and uncomfortable by sweat, and if much fatigued, some of them will lie down for an hour before din- ner ; after which no severe exercise is taken, but the remaining part of the day is spent in the way that may be most agreeable to themselves. They generally go to bed by nine o'clock, and continue there till six or seven the next morning. Q. — Are they purged ? and what purgatives or other medicines are given them ? A. — Some of them that do not like excessive walking, have recourse to purgative medicines. Two ounces of Glauber salts is the usual dose, and 602 HISTORY OF THE it is very seldom that any other medicine is had recourse to. Q. — Would Mr. Sandevir recommend a similar process to reduce corpulence in other people, whe- ther male or female ? A. — Mr. Sandevir would certainly recommend a similar process to reduce corpulency in either sex, as from experience, heperceives that the constitution does not appear to be injured by it. But he is appre- hensive that hardly any person could be prevailed upon to submit to such severe discipline, that had not been inured to it from his infancy. John Ar- nold, when rider to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, was desired to reduce himself as much as he possibly could, to enable him to ride some fa- vourite horse, without his carrying more weight than was agreed upon ; in consequence of which he abstained from animal, and even farinaceous food, for eight succeeding days, and the only substi- tute was now and then a 'piece of apple ; he was not injured by it at the time, and is noiu in good health. Added to which, Dennis Fitzpatrick, a person at this time continually employed as a rider, declares that he is less fatigued by riding, and has more strength to contend with a determined horse, in a severe race, when moderately reduced, than when allowed to live as he pleased, although he never weighs more than nine stone, and fre- quently has reduced himself to 7st. 71b." Newmarket, June 28, 1805. BRITISH TURF. 603 Another gentleman well experienced in these matters corroborated the above statement, in the following answers made to Sir John Sinclair at the same period as the first. " Q. — What is the process used in training jockeys, and reducing their weight ? A. — Abstinence ; sweating induced by cloathing, and long walks. Q. — What effect has it upon the health and strength ? A. — Neither the one nor the other are impaired when the above are had recourse to in moderation ; but when carried to excess, both, of course, must be more or less affected. Q. — ^What effect has it upon their minds, in re- gard to courage, quickness, etc. A. — When much reduced, peevish and irritable; but perhaps not less courageous than usual. Q. — How long do these effects^continue ? A. — Till the cause is removed. Q. — After being reduced, do they quickly get fat again, or do they continue long in the state to which they were brought ? A. — Many of them are naturally lean ; but Buckle, the great rider, after severe wasting, has gained nine pounds in eighteen hours. Q. — Are jockeys, accustomed to be thus treat- ed, healthy and long-lived ? A. — Their health does not appear to be injured 604 HISTORY OF THE by wasting, nor does the continuance of life appear to be affected by it." First in practice and in skill among the jockeys of the present, day stand the names of the famous rivals Samuel Chifney and James Robinson, each remarkable for his peculiar style of riding, and for the success which he has gained in many a well contested race. It has been well observed of these crack riders, that Chifney's style is that of the Kean school; Robinson's that of Kemble's : — the former is frequently correct, always brilliant : the latter often striking, ever finished. A celebrated sporting character has thus face- tiously expressed his opinion of the comparative merits of these "first rate performers" over a course. "As to Jem Robinson, his talent is not to be questioned ; he will ride through a church- door, however awkward and refractory the animal may be on which he is mounted ; but, as to Sam Chifney, only let him get tight hold of his horse's head, and he'll rush slap through the key-hole." The distinguishing feature of Chifney's style is the manner in which he "waits" until he thinks the time for action has arrived, which he calcu- lates to a nicety, when the quiet, but rapid way in which he steals up to his horses, and then the ter- rific rash, so entirely his own, with which the fini- shes his race, excite the admiration and surprize of the spectators. Even Robinson vields to him BRITISH TURF. 605 when it comes to a close contest between them, as in the celebrated match between Priam and Lu- cetta, which presented a specimen of finished jockeyship, such as has seldom been witnessed. In this famous race Robinson (on Lucetta) led, Chifney lying right in his wake. If the former tried a look over his left shoulder, to ascertain how his opponent was running, the latter was bent to the ofF-side, so as to be out of sight. The race was run in this manner almost from end to end, nor could Robinson ever get a view of his wily adver- sary until he came up to him and passed him to win. Among the numerous instances in which Chif- ney's riding may be said to have been beyond all praise, we may mention the following ; — The race in which Anticipation won the King's Plate, at the Newmarket first October Meeting, in 1816; that of Wings for the Oaks, in 1825; and Mer- chant, in the second October Meeting, in 1827. Chifney has now almost entirely left off" riding. Such is the high opinion generally entertained of Robinson's riding, that he is said at Newmarket to be half a stone better than any other jockey. His style of riding is one of finished elegance ; and although his usual method of bringing a horse through a race is distinguished for its gentleness, never punishing his horse except he sees it abso- lutely necessary, yet when occasion requires, no rider can be more resolute, or administer punish- 606 HISTORY OF THE ment with more accomplished severity. Many of our readers will no doubt remember an instance of this which occured in 1836, when he rode Bay Middleton for the Two Thousand Guineas' Stakes. Whether in obedience to orders, or from his own mistake, he had left the race too fine ; but when, finding his position, he set to with his horse, and brought him successfully through a terrific strug- gle, by the most skillful but desperate punish- ment. Robinson's brother jockeys are well aware of this superiority and even the best of them, with the ex- ception of Chifney, fear to encounter this all accom- plished rider when opposed to him in a "near thing"; as appears in the two following instances, when his opponent was William Scott, the well known northern jockey, himself a first rate work- man. The first of these was after the dead heat between Cadland and the Colonel for the Derby in 1828, when while Robinson and Scott were prepar- ing for the decidmg heat, it was remarked by more than one observer that the latter appeared nervous almost to agitation, as in despair of succeeding against his great rival, in what could not fail to prove a close contest ; and the event proved that his fears were not without reason. The next case was at the final struggle for the Great Portland Handicap in 1836, when Scott, who had made sure of the race on Birdlime, suddenly found Sheet Anchor was being brought up by his dreaded ri- BRITISH TURF. GOJ val ; and certainly he did not evince his usual pre- sence of mind and skill in the emergency. It is, however, no shame to this excellent rider to have been out-manoeuvered by so great an opponent. Robinson may be said with truth to have de- served the great success which has never failed to attend him by his uniform good conduct. It is said that in 1824, this fortunate rider told several friends that he would win the Derby on Cedric, the Oaks on Cobweb, and be married in the same week ; and he accomplished all three undertakings. In 1827, he rode the winner of the Derby and St. Leger, and received a present of one thousand pounds for winning the latter, and this too from a gentleman whom he had never seen before. After Chifney and Robinson, and ranking with Wilham Scott, we find the names of John Day, both father and son, Elnathan Flatman, George Nelson, Edward, George and Harry Edwards, Pa- trick ConoUy (an Irishman), Wakefield, Temple- man, William Boyce, R. Pettit, Rogers, &c., all of whom ride at Newmarket, and are jockeys in good repute and excellent practice. As it would exceed our limits to enumerate the particular instances in which these riders have distinguished themselves in public, we must con- tent ourselves with referring our readers to the lists of "winners of Great Stakes," in our Appen- dix, in which he will find the names of their riders. 608 HISTORY OF THE In addition to these are upwards of thirty jockeys whose practice is confined to the country races. The leading men among these are, T. Lye, S. Hol- mes, Calloway, Wm. Noble, Mann, G. Francis, M. Jones, Wm. Gates, Clarke, Cartwright, Lire- sey, Mitson, G. Whitehouse, Percy, Nunn, How- let, Bowman, Wheeler, Dodgson, Marlow, Bul- ler, Butler, Wm. Coleman, Child, &c. &c. It only remains to speak of the class of jockeys denominated " gentleman riders"; under which name are improperly ranked both those who, being really gentlemen, ride for their own amusement, and those who assume this distinction and ride for hire. The wonder is, that aline between these two is not more generally drawn ; for we find but too frequently noblemen and gentlemen riding in the same race with those who they neither would or could acknowledge as equals any where else. At some of our " Racing Meetings," such as Croxton Park, Goodwood, Eglintoun Park, &c, &c., the stakes to be ridden for by gentlemen are so worded, as to prevent the intrusion of these ob- jectionable persons. This is done by defining the qualification of a gentleman, which is made to con- sist in his being either an officer in the army or navy, a member of a profession, or a member of one of the Clubs. The best riders among the really gentlemen jockeys, are Lord Wilton, Lord Macdonald, Lord March, Sir David Baird, Sir F. Johnstone, Gene- BRITISH TURF. G09 ral Clifford, Colonels Bouverie and Thompson, Cap- tains Pettat, Houston, and P. Williams, and Messrs. D. Radtcliffe, Brand, White, Malony, Wm. Haines, and Saddler. The following is a list of the most noted of those who ride for hire : Messrs. Beecher, Seffert, Bean, Barker, Oliver, Mason, Powell, Simmonds, Wes- ton, the two M'Donoughs and Smith. The chief practice of these riders consists in the steeple- chases and hurdle races that are at present so much in vogue. VOL. II. R R 610 HISTORY OF THE CHAPTER XVII. The leading characters on the Turf at the present day — Betting — The method of " making a Book" — Table of the betting on the Riddlesworth, 2000 and 1000 Guineas Stakes, at Newmarket, the Derby and Oaks, the Ascot Cup and the Doncaster St. Leger, for the last twenty years, showing how often the "Field", and how often the "Favorite" had won &c. — Tattersal's — Method by which Adventurers get into credit in the Betting-ring, &o. &c. The following brief sketch of the " doings" of some of the leading characters on the Turf, at the present time, may, perhaps, be of some interest to the majority of our readers. In the first rank among these we find the present Duke of Grafton, whose early success on the Turf was greatly owing to the excellent stud* he inherited from his fa- ther, who was an excellent judge of racing, and a frequent winner of all the great stakes of his day. The present Duke has won the Derby Stakes four times, and the Oaks' nine, besides most of the good things at Newmarket and other places. * The excellence of the Grafton stud may be said to have been de- rived from the late Duke's famous mare Prunella, by Highflyer out of Promise, and whose pedigree goes back to Boy Bolton, Darley's Arabian, and the Byerley Turk &:c., but to the utmost limit a pedi- gree can go ; viz : to the White Turk, the Taflblet Barb, and the Natural Barb mare. This celebrated dam produced eleven first rate horses, all of whose names, like her own, commenced with the letter P., and it has been computed realized upwards of £100,000 to the Grafton family BRITISH TURF. (Jl I In one year indeed, 1825, it has been stated by Nimrod, that his grace pocketed no less than £13,000 from public stakes alone ! In obtaining this success the Duke of Grafton was no doubt materially aided by the excellent ma- nagement of his trainer, the late Mr. Robson, and the good riding of the late Frank Buckle, Wm. Clift and John Day. Of late years, however, we find his Grace has not been quite so successful, a falling off which has by some been dated from the retirement of the late Mr. Robson. The Duke of Portland has done little since 1828, when he won the Derby with Tiresias, and his stud is now very small ; indeed, like the Duke of Rutland, his Grace may be said to have almost left the Turf. The Duke of Rutland won the Derby with Cad- land in 1828, after a dead heat with the Colonel, and in 1811 and 1814, the Oaks' with Sorcery and Medora. The Duke of Cleveland still continues to evince the same partiality for racing, which he did for many years as Earl of Darlington, and may be said to be still, perhaps, without exception the heaviest bettor on the Turf. His Grace yields to nobody in his knowledge of every thing connected with his favorite amusement, and in the excellence of his judgment of the race-horse ; he is besides the most liberal purchaser of the day, having given in 1832, no less a sum than £3500 for Trustee and Liverpool, and in the years 1823 and 4, £12,000 for four horses ; viz : — Swiss, Swab, Barefoot and Memnon. The two last were afterwards purchased by Mr. Watt, who won the St. Leger with them in the years 1823 and 1825 respectively. The success of his Grace's stud has been principally confined R R 2 (512 HISTORY OF THE to the north, where he won the St. Leger in 1831 with Chorister ; but up to the present day his sta- ble has not produced a winner of either of the great Epsom stakes. To the Duke of Richmond, the Turf stands pe- culiarly indebted for the revival of the races at his splendid domain of Goodwood, which now^ ranks as the fourth country meeting in Eng- land. The Marquis of Exeter has been for many years connected with the Turf, as the breeder and owner of an extensive stud of running horses. His Lord- ship has been particularly fortunate with the Oaks' Stakes, which he has w^on no less than three times ; viz: in 1821, with Augusta; in 1829, with Green Mantle, and in 1832, with Galatea. Since the elevation of the Marquises of Worces- ter and Tavistock to their father's titles, the list of noblemen sportsmen of this rank, is after the above mentioned peer, confined to the names of Westminster, Conyngham and Shgo, of whose rac- ing career all that can be said at present, is that they have deserved success. The Earl of Jersey may be said, since the death of the Earl of Egremont to rank next to the Duke of Grafton as a successful breeder. Among other celebrated winners from his Lordship's stable we find, Cobweb, the winner of the Oaks' in 1824, and Middleton, Mameluke, and Bay Middleton, the winners of the Derby in the years 1825, 1827, and 1836. His Lordship was formerly confede- rate with Sir John Shelley, of great sporting cele- brity, the breeder of Phantom. Like his Grace of Cleveland, Lord Jersey is supposed to be tho- roughly skilled in all the tactics of modern racing. His stud which, although not large, is well selected. BRITISH TURF. 613 is kept at his seat, Middletoii Stony, in Oxford- shire. Tiie Earl of Chesterfield, like most beginners, was some time on the turf before he began to come in for his share of the "good things." He may, how- ever, be said now to have passed the "Rubicon" in this respect, having won in 1838, the Oaks' with Industry, and the St. Leger with Don John. The noble Earl keeps a large racing stud, and bets heavily. The Earl of Burlington is well known as a breeder, but has not a large stud at present ; occa- sionally also, when he takes a fancy to a horse, he bets very high. The Earl of Wilton, grandson to the Earl of Gros- venor, of great sporting celebrity, is well known as an owner of race-horses, besides having the repu- tation of being one of the best gentlemen jockeys of the day. In our chapter on race-courses, we have noticed the annual meeting held at the splendid seat of this public-spirited nobleman. The Earl of Albemarle (the present master of the Horse to Her Majesty) and the Earl of Stradbroke, lately confederate with the Duke of Richmond ; and the Earls of Lichfield, Oxford, &c. are also well known to sporting fame ; but, for their successes on the turf, as well as for those of many other of its leading patrons, we must refer our reader to other parts of this work, where he will find lists of the winners of all the great stakes, cups, &c. with the names of their owners. We must not, however, omit the following names, which have peculiar claims to our notice. Lord George Bentinck, the son of the Duke of Port- land, although comparatively young on the turf in point of years, has shown himself equal, if not, in- deed, more than a match for the oldest stagers. His G\4 HISTORY OF THE Lordship is most enthusiastic in his devotion to this pursuit, and it is said will at any time go any dis- tance to witness a trial. His success has been equal to his spirits and indefatigable attention, and he is one of the heaviest and most fortunate bettors of the day. The venerable General Grosvenor has been many years a constant woer of fortune on the turf, but has too often had reason to complain of the proverbial fickleness of this goddess. His most fortunate hits have been his winning the Oaks', in 1807 with Briseis, and, again in 1825 with Wings, both with heavy odds against them. In 1832, General Grosvenor was fortunate in his purchase of Glaucus, which horse he sold for 3000 guineas, after having won £1400 in public money. The success of Mr. Stephen Batson, one of the oldest members of the Jockey Club, was until 1834, when his famous horse Plenipo won the Derby, &c., confined to the provincial meetings. Mr. Thornhill is the owner of a large stud at his seat at Riddlesworth (whence the famous stakes at Newmarket derive their name), and has the repu- tation of being one of the best judges of racing at Newmarket. In 1818, he won the Derby with Sam, and the same stake again in 1820, with Sailor ; he also won the Oaks' in 1819, with Sho- veler. All these horses were got by Scud. In the Quarterly Review,* we find the following re- marks on these races: — "Previously to Sam's race, this shrewd judge, Mr. Thornhill, pro- nounced the Derby Stakes in his pocket, and he also picked out Gulnareas winner of the Oaks' for the Duke of Richmond, without the possibility, as he expressed himself, of losing it, barring the ac- Xo. XLIX. vol. XCVm. pa^c 427. BRITISH TURF. (il5 cident of a fall. The strange coincidence of his winning the Derby with Sailor by Scud, during a violent gale of wind, will, perhaps, never be for- gotten at Epsom !"* Among the other frequenters of Newmarket whose names stand conspicuous, we may men- tion Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Sir T. M. Stanley, Messrs. Rous, G. Rush, J. R. Udney, C. C. Gre- ville, T, Cosby, G. Byng, G. Payne and Valen- tine Kingston, the "Yorick" of Newmarket. For a host of other names, we must refer our readers to the preceeding and subsequent pages of this work. The public men on the turf who have acquired the most notoriety, from having gained immense sums by betting, have been thus aptly described by Nimrod in the following extract. " Of the public racing men at Newmarket,f Messrs. Crockford, Gully, Ridsdale, Saddler, the Chifneys, &c., we need not say much, their deeds being almost always before us. But looking at the extraordinary results of these men's deeds, who will not allow racing, to be the best trade going ? Talk of studs, talk of winnings, talk of racing es- tablishments — our Graftons, Richmonds, Port- lands, and Clevelands, with all their ' means and appliances to boot,' are but the beings of a summer's day, when compared with those illustrious perso- nages, and their various transactions and doings on the turf. Here is a small retail tradesman, dealing in a very perishable commodity J, become * Our author is, however, mistaken in stating that Gulnare won the Oaks' in Sam's year, for she was not even in existence at that time. We suppose, therefore, he must have meant Mr. Udney's Co- rinne, the winner of the Oaks' in 1818. The Duke of Richmond's Gul- nare won the Oaks' in 1827. t Nimrod, on the " Turf," see Quarterly Review, No. XLIX. vol. XCVIII. pages 426 and 427. X Mr. Crockford was at one time a Fishmonger. 616 HISTORY OF THE our modern Croesus in a few years, and proprietor of several of the finest houses in England ! Behold the champion of the boxing ring, the champion of the turf, the proprietor of a noble domain, an honour- able member of the reformed parliament, all in the person of a Bristol butcher ! Turn to a great pro- prietor of coal-mines — the owner of the best stud in England — one who gives 3000 guineas for a horse- in the comely form of a Yorkshire footman ! We have a quondam Oxford Livery-stable-keeper, with a dozen or more race-horses in his stalls, and those of the very best stamp, and such as few coun- try gentlemen, or, indeed, many others, have a chance to contend tvith. By their father's account of them, (see Genius Genuine, by the Jate Sam. Chifney) the two Messrs. Chifney were stable-boys to Earl Grosvenor at eight guineas a year, and a stable suit. They are now owners of nearly the best horses, and — save Mr. Crockford's — quite the best houses, in their native town. There is the son of the ostler of the Black Swan, at York, bet- ting his thousands on the heath, his neckerchief secured by a diamond pin. Then to crown all, there is Squire Beardsworth of Birmingham, with his seventeen race-horses, and his crimson liveries, in the same loyal, but dirty town in which he once drove a hackney-coach." Some changes have occurred among them since this was written (1833), for more than one of these persons have experienced the instability of fortune. Ridsdale we find a bankrupt in 1836, Samuel Chifney taking the benefit of the Insolvent Act, in 1838 — and, it is well known that Beardsworth died almost insolvent. We have no doubt that, should the rest only remain in "the ring" long enough, and brave the encounter of younger and sharper wits, they will meet with similar reverses. BRITISH TURF. 617 We now come to speak of that species of gam- bling called "Betting," which in no country in the world is carried on to the extent it is in this, whether upon horse-racing, prize-fighting or cock- ing, the two last now happily exploded, which indeed may be said to be peculiarly British amuse- ments. "Making a book," or " betting round," is the plan pursued by what are called the " knowing ones" of the " betting ring," who are early in the field, and generally possess the best information from head quarters, of every circumstance relating to the favorites in betting races. This method of betting has been thus described by the best sporting authorities.* The really knowing man is one who " bets round," in other words, " makes a book" on the race. His system is to lay out a definite sum against all the horses in the betting, and the more the better. Should he be lucky to "get round," and at an average of 20 to 1 against 25 horses, he must win, and this is very frequently the case. To make it clear that the favorite is a bad horse for the knowing ones, we will suppose that a race is about to be run — * For the benefit of the reader who may wish to make himself tho- roughly conversant with this subject, we give the following list of the best authorities he can consult ; — viz : " The Quarterly Review, No. XCVIII" which contains an article on the "Turf" by Nimrod ; to many articles in both the Old and New Sporting Magazines, but particularly to Numbers XIII. XVII. and XXXV. of the latter; "Card's Guide to the Turf"; "the Turf Expositor"; "Hoyles' Pocket Guide to the Turf." "The Turf Ready Reckoner" also by Mr. Green, the author of "The Backgammon Teacher", and an "Essay on Chances", is parti- cularly adapted for the use of the " betting man", as it contains tables of odds on horse-racing, consisting of many thousand calculations of the odds between one horse, or several and others — between se- veral and the field — also about being first and second with two horses — and other chances. 618 HISTORY OF THE that ten horses are in the betting, and that W. B. has made a £1000 book on the following terms. Specifying the horses by the first ten letters in the alphabet, he will stand thus at the commencement of the race — 1000 to 500 (2 to 1) against A 1000 to 333 (about 3 to 1) ,, B 1000 to 250 (4tol) „ C 1000 to 167 (about 6 to 1) „ D 1000 to 125 (8tol) „ E 1000 to 100 (10 to 1) ,, F 1000 to 83 (about 12 to 1) ,, G 1000 to 70 (about 14 to 1) „ H 1000 to 50 (20 to 1) „ I 1000 to 40 (25 to 1) „ J " Now, it is obvious that the favorite, A., is the worst horse in the race for W. B. ; and should it win, he clears, after paying £1000., only £218 (this sum is made by casting up the amounts won on the others — minus the £1000 he has paid), whereas, should the outsider, I. win, he nets £678 after paying the £1000 to the backers of the successful horse. Supposing that more than the ten ran, and that one of those not mentioned came in first, W. B. would then win every one of his bets, (£1718) — the horses not mentioned being technically termed his 'field.' " From this, it will be seen that the correct system to be followed by the " book maker" consists in bet- ting the odds against all the horses in the field, al- ways taking care, however, that he does not bet a larger sum against any one horse that may win, than w^ould be covered by the amount gained on the others which lose. But the bettor, in making his book, does not al- BRITISH TURF. 619 ways confine himself to merely "betting the odds ;" for although he avoids backing a favorite, he does not refuse to take "long odds" against such horses as he fancies ; and here his judgment, knowledge and experience come into play. It will often hap- pen that an outsider on which he has taken the odds at the rate, perhaps, of 25 to 1, say £1000 to £40, when it first came into the market, will at some period before the race, rise to be quoted with only 4 to 1. This affords the bettor aa opportunity of betting £250 to £1000, against it, in which po- sition he risks nothing, but has a chance to win £750. This part of betting is technically called " hedging," and is thus described by Nimrod : — " Let us then suppose A. beginning to make his Derby book at the commencement of the new year. B. bets him (about the usual odds) 20 to 1 against an out-sider, which A. takes in hundreds, viz. 2,000 to 100. The out-sider improves ; he comes out in the spring, and wins a race, and the odds drop 10 to 1. A. bets 1000 to 100 against him. He is now on velvet ; he cannot lose, and may win 1000. In fact, he has £1000 in hand to play with, which the alteration of the odds has given him. But mark ! he is only playing with it ; he may never pocket it, so he acts thus. The out-sider (we will call him Repealer) comes out again, wins another race, and the odds are only 5 to 1 against him ; A. bets 500 to 100 more against him, and let us now see how he stands : If Repealer wins, A. receives from B. £2000 He pays to C. £1000 Ditto to D. 500 1500 Balance in A's favour by Repealer's winning --- £500 020 HISTORY OF THE If Repealer loses, A. receives from C. £100 Ditto ditto from D. 100 £200 A. pays B. £100— Deduct - - - - 100 Balance in A's favour by Repealer's losing £100 " But is there no contingency here ? Yes, the colt, might have died before A. had hedged, and then he must have paid his £100; but, on the other hand, he would have been out of the field, which might have been worth all the money to him in his deeper speculations on other horses. Let us, however, suppose our colt to have remained at the original odds, viz. 20 to I ; in that case A. must have betted 2000 to 100 against him, and then no harm would have arisen." BRITISH TURF. 621 We have compiled the following table for the benefit of those bettors, who make a practice of betting the odds against any horse that may be the favourite immediately before the race. In these we have taken seven principal racing events for the last twenty years, and shewn how often the field, and how often the favourite, has won ; and then, having supposed that a person had during that period bet to the extent of £200 at the current odds against the favourite in each of these races, shewn what would have been the result of such an operation. Betting on or Gain on Losses Year. M'^inners. against the Won. Lost. the on the Favourite. Year. Year. 1820 Riddlesworth Pindarrie, field 2 to I agst. 100 2000 gs. Stakes Pindarrie, favorite even on. 200 1000 gs. Stakes Rowena, fa. 7 to 4 agst. 200 Derby Sailor, fi. 3 to 1 agst. &7 Oaks Caroline, fi. 6 to 4 agst. 134 Ascot Cup Champignon, fi. 5 to 2 on. 500 St. Leger St. Patrick, fi. 9 to 2 agst. 44 1,045 200 1821 Riddlesworth Rosicrucian, fi. 5 to 2 agst. 80 2000 gs. Stakes Reginald, fa. 11 to 10 agst. 200 1000 gs. Stakes Zeal, fa. 6 to 4 on. 200 Derby Gustavus, fa. 2 to 1 agst. 200 Oaks Augusta, fa. 20 to 1 1 agst. 200 Ascot Cup No Race St. Leger Jack Spigot, fi. 5 to 2 agst. 80 160 800 1822 Riddlesworth Wanton, fi. 6 to 5 agst. 166 2000 gs. Stakes Pastille, fa. 6 to 4 on. 200 1000 gs. Stakes Whizgig, fa. 2 to 1 on. 200 Derby Moses, fi. 3 to 1 agst. &7 Oaks Pastile, fa. 6 to 1 on. 200 Ascot Cup Sir Hudibrand, fi. 11 to 8 on. 275 St. Leger Theodore, fi. 2 to 1 agst. 100 688 600 1823! Riddlesworth Emilius, fa. 5 to 4 agst. 200 2000 gs. Stakes Nicolo, fi. 2 to 1 agst. 100 1000 gs. Stakes Zinc, fa. 6 to 4 on. 200 Derby Emilius, fa. 5 to 4 agst. 200 Oaks Zinc, fa. 6 to 5 on. 200 Ascot Cup Marcellus, fa. joint with another horse 6 to 4 agst. each 200 St. Leger Barefoot 2 to 1 agst. 100 200 1,000 622 HISTORY OF THE Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Sta:<:es 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger 1825 Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger 1827 Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger 1829 Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger 1830 Riddlesworth ! 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Winners. Rebecca, fi. Schariar, fi. Cobweb, fi. Cedric, fi. Cobweb, fa. Bizarre, fi. Jerry, fi. Rufus, fa. Enamel, fa. Tontine walked over Middleton, fa. Wings, fi. Bizarre, fi. Memnon, fa. The Moslem, fa. Dervise, fi. Problem, fi. Lapdog, fi. Lelias, fi. Chateau Margaux, fa Tar rare, fi. Glenartney, fi. Turcoman, fi. Arab, fi. Mameluke, fi. Gulnare, fi. Memnon, fa. Matilda, fi. Br. to Emilus, fi. Cadland, fi. Zoe, fa. Cadland, fi. Turquoise, fi. Bobadilla, fi. The Colonel, fa. Patron, fi. Patron, fa. i B. f. by Godolphin out of Mouse, fi. Frederick, fi. Green Mantle, fi. | Zinganee, fa. | Rowton, fa. J Priam, fa. Augustus, fa. Charlotte West, fi Priam, fa. Variation, fi. Lucetta, fi. Birminsjliani, fi. Betting on or against the Favourite. 15 to 8 agst. 2 to 1 agst. 11 to 8 on. 5 to 2 agst. 1 1 to 8 on. 7 to 4 on. 17 to 4 agst. 6 to 4 on. 7 to 4 agst. no betting. 7 to 4 agst. 6 to 4 on. 6 to 4 on. 3 to 1 agst. 1 1 to 8 agst. 6 to 4 agst, 6 to 4 on. .'i to 2 agst. 5 to 4 agst. 6 to 4 on. 2 to 1 agst. 6 to 4 on. 11 to 8 agst. 1 1 to 8 agst. 5 to 1 agst. 7 to 2 agst. 2 to 1 on. 5 to 2 agst. 7 to 4 agst. 54 to 4 agst. 6 to 5 agst. 7 to 2 agst. 5 to 2 agst 6 to 4 agst. 5 to 2 agst. 5 to 4 agst. 8 to 1 on Won. Lost. Gain on Loss on the the Year. Year. 11 to 8 on. 6 to 5 agst. I 2 to 1 agst. I 2 to 1 agst. I 7 to 2 agst. even,5to4on I 7 to 4 on. 3 to 1 agst. 4 to 1 agst. 3 to 1 agst 5 to 2 on. II to lOagst. 107 100 275 80 350 47 300 300 134 300 80 160 100 134 145 145 40 57 80 114 145 57 80 134 160 275 166 100 67^ I 67 500 182 200 200 200 200 200| 2oo; 959 200 600 800 200 774 400 200 200 601 200 I 200 530 400 200 200 200 200 200 200 701 600 816 600 BRITISH TURF. 623 Winners. Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth 2000 gs. Stakes 1000 gs. Stakes Derby Oaks Ascot Cup St. Leger Riddlesworth, fa. Riddlesworth, fa. Galatine, fi. Spaniel, fi. Oxygen, fi. Cetus, fa. Chorister, fi. Somnambula, fi. Archibald, fa. Galata, fa. St. Giles, fa. Galata, fi. Camarine, fa. Margrave, fi. Lucius, fi. Clearwell, fa. TarantiUa, fa. Dangerous, fi. Vespa, fi. Galata, fa. Rockingham, fi. Victor, fa. Glencor, fi. May- day, fi. Plenipotentiary, fa. Pussy, fi. Glaucus, fa. Touchstone, fi. Oakapple, fa. Ibrahim, fa. Preserve, fa. Mundig, fi. Queen of Trumps, fi. Glencoe, fa. Queen of Trumps,fa, Bay Middleton, fa. Bay Middleton, fa. Destiny, fa. Bay Middleton, fa. Cypriam, fa. Touchstone, fa. Ehs, fi. Achmet, fa. Achmet, fa. Chap. d'Espagne, fa Phosphorus, fi. Miss Letty, fi. Touchstone, fa. Mango, fi. Betting on or against the Won. Favourite. 2 to 1 on. 5 to 1 on. 5 to 2 on. 6 to 4 on. 6 to 4 agst. 6 to 5 on. 3 to 1 agst. 5 to 2 agst. 7 to 4 agst. 2 to 1 on. 3 to 1 agst. 2 to 1 agst. 11 to 8 agst. 3 to 1 agst. 5 to 4 agst. 5 to 4 agst. 2 to 1 agst. 3 to 1 agst. 2 to 1 agst. 3 to 1 on. 3 to 1 agst. 7 to 4 agst. 11 to 4 agst. 5 to 4 agst. 9 to 4 agst. 5 to 2 agst. 5 to 2 agst. 1 1 to 10 on. 11 to 8 on. 7 to 1 on. 3 to 1 on. 2 to 1 agst. 2 to 1 on. 6 to 5 on. 1 1 to 8 agst. 6 to 5 on. 6 to 4 on. 6 to 4 agst, 7 to 4 agst, 9 to 4 agst, 6 to 5 agst, 6 to 4 agst, 6 to 5 agst. 6 to 4 on. 5 to 2 on. 7 to 4 agst 2 to 1 agst 2 to 1 on. 9 to 4 agst 500 300 133 67 80 100 67 160 67 100 67 73 160 80 220 100 400 133 114 100 89 Lost. Gain ci the Year, 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 Loss on the Year. 1,000 600 247 800 394 600 533 600 500 1,000 133 1,200 303! 800 HISTORY OF THE Betting on or Gain on Loss on Year. Winners. against the Favourite. Won. Lost. the Year. the Year. 1838 Riddlesworth Phoenix, fa. 2 to 1 on. 200 2000 gs. Stakes Grey Moraus, fi. 6 to 4 agst. 133 1000 gs. Stakes Barcarolle, fi. 5 to 2 agst. 80 Derby- Amato, fi. 5 to 2 agst. 80 Oaks Industry, fi. 5 to 2 agst. 80 Ascot Cup Grey Momus, fa. 5 to 4 on. 200 St. Leger Don John, fa. 13 to 8 agst. 200 373 600 1839 Riddlesworth Csesar, fa. 2 to 1 on. 200 2000 gs. Stakes The Corsair, fi. 7 to 1 on. 1400 1000 gs. Stakes Cara, fi. 6 to 5 agst. 166 Derby Bloomsbury, fi. 5 to 1 agst. 40 Oaks Deception, fa. 13 to 8 on. 200 Ascot Cup Caravan, fi. 5 to 4 on. 250 1 St. Leger Charles 12th, fa. 6 to 4 on. 200 1,856 600 Total 14,413 12,600 Deduct Loss 12,600 1,183 Gain on the twenty years being an average of £90 13 per annum. The betting-rooms of Tattersal's and at New- market are the principal betting marts ; there are, however, appropriate rooms set apart for this pur- pose in many of the principal towns in England, such as Liverpool, York, Doncaster, &c. Tattersal's which may be called the " Stock Ex- change" of betting, is situated on the right-hand side of Hyde Park Corner, as you enter London from Knightsbridge, and is also the principal horse mart of the metropolis. The betting-room is an exceedingly small apartment, when the number of subscribers to it, which exceed 300, are taken into consideration. The subscription is one guinea annually. This celebrated establishment was founded by Mr. Richard Tattersal, who died in February, 1795, leaving a considerable property, acquired by honest industry, and through his famous horse BRITISH TURF. 625 Highflyer, as we have before noticed. He also left an excellent business to his son, Mr. Edward Tattersal. This gentleman died in January, 1810, leaving the property and the business still further increased to his two sons, the present proprietors, who are generally respected by the sporting world for their uniform good conduct. At these, its head-quarters, the betting-ring holds its meetings twice a- week, and on the "setthng day" after the decision of any great race, it is asto- nishing to see the immense sums which change hands — often, it is supposed, to the extent of up- wards of £100,000. The most extensive operators in the betting mar- ket, in addition to those we have before mentioned, are Messrs. Theobald, J. Bland, Bond, Robinson of Manchester, HolUday, Justice, Greatorex, Wakefield, &c., all of whom are regular book- makers on the great races. Besides these speculators, who may be said to " do the thing" on a large scale, there is a more numerous body consisting of gentlemen, farmers, and even tradesmen, who make a practice of always risking some money on the leading racing events of the year. The rear is brought up by the numerous adventurers who frequent what are called " sporting public-houses," of which there are many in the metropolis, and, indeed, one or more in all great towns — in which much betting for small amounts is constantly taking place. Many of these hangers on of the betting-ring manage to make a living by the advantageous bets they will pick up in these houses, chiefly made with foolish tradespeople, ignorant of the subject they are risking their money on, or, perhaps, under VOL. II. s s 626 HISTORY OF THE the excitement of liquor. These adventurers, be- sides betting with each other, have generally some connexion with one of the "regulars in the ring," with whom they can lay off their bets, at the "cur- rent market price." The following is said to be the method by which some of these people, (many of whom have seen better days) manage to get themselves into the betting-ring. Taking what money he can scrape together in his pockets, in Bank-notes, the would-be Turfite frequents New- market and other races, and makes himself ac- quainted with the persons and names of such of the betting men as he thinks may suit his pur- pose. This done, he commences his operation on a favorable occasion, by offering to make a bet with a person in the ring. As may be supposed, the person he addresses, knowing nothing of his man, declines his offer, although otherwise willing to take it, as "suiting his book." Our aspirant is however prepared for this emergency, and immediately pull- ing out his Bank-notes, addresses the other by his name, and hands him the cash to the amount he would lose should the event prove against him ; taking care, at the same time, to put his card into his hand, while expressing his entire confidence in him. Having made this bet, our beginner's next care is to unmsike it ; which he does by laying the same amount off with another person ; and this he accord- ingly performs in the same manner ; so that when the race is over, he receives from one and pays the other — as the case may be — without either losing or winning. His object being to gain credit for a considerable amount beyond what he possesses, he suffers nothing to tempt him to make a bet in earnest till his object is accomphshed, but goes on making one acquaintance after another, in the BRITISH TURF. 627 manner we have described, until the happy period may arrive when, thinking him safe, cash is no longer required of him beforehand. When our aspirant considers himself sufficiently established in the ring, he begins to " put the pot on;'' which means make large bets; and this he may do with success ; or, as too frequently hap- pens, having made bets to the full extent of his credit, and infinitely beyond his means of payment, the event turning out against him obliges him to levant ; that being the term for one who does not "show" on "settling day." It not unfrequently occurs, that parties whose books show a profit on the settUng day, have found themselves, to their great mortification, losers instead of gainers, owing to the defalcations of those with whom they have betted. t;28 HISTORY OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTER. WINNERS OF PRINCIPAL STAKES IN THE PRESENT YEAR. 1840. Newmarket Craven Meeting, April 20. — The Craven stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Boyce's b. h. Scroggins, aged ; Conolly, 6 to 1 agst. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, won by Lord Orford's b. c. by Clearwell ; R. Pettit. The Riddlesworth stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Chesterfield's b. f. The Ant, sister to Industry ; W. Scott, 2 to 1 agst. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, eight subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's br. c. Theon ; T. Lye, 2 to 1 on. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, won by Lord Albe- marle's b. c. Cambyses ; W. Cotton, 2 to 1 agst. The Tuesday Rid- dlesworth stakes, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Bedford's ch. f. Billow ; Robinson, 4 to 1 on. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid ; Conolly, 7 to 4 on. The Coffee- room stakes of 50 sovs. each, five subscribers, won by Lord Albe- marle's b. f. Spangle ; W. Cotton. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's ch. c. by Emilius ; J. Day, 7 to 4 agst. The High Ash stakes, five subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. c. Dreadnought ; J. Day, 7 to 4 agst. The Column stakes, thirty subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's b. c. As- sassin ; E. Edwards. 5 to 2 agst. Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, won by Gen. Grosvenor's ch. f. Diploma ; Wakefield, 3 to 1 agst. Subscrip- tion plate of t"50, won by Mr. Boyce's b. h. Scroggins, aged ; Conolly, even on. Handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, won by the Duke of Rutland's b. c. Flambeau; Robinson, 11 to 8 agst. The Claret stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. c. Euclid ; Co- nolly, 10 to 6 on. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, three subscribers, won by Col. Anson's b. c. Nicholas. Subscription plate of £50, won by the Duke of Portland's ch. c. by Glencoe ; J. Howlett, 6 to 4 on. The Berkeley Square stakes, eleven subscribers, won by Col. Anson's bl. f. Black Bess ; W. Scott, 5 to 4 agst. The Port stakes, won by Lord Albemarle's ch. c. Domino ; W. Cotton, 3 to 1 agst. Sweep- stakes of 100 sovs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Graf- BRITISH TURF. 629 ton's ch. f. Currency; J. Day, 2 to 1 on. The Tedworth stakes, four subscribers, Mr. J. A. Smith's ch. f. Glimpse walked over. Sweep- stakes of 200 sovs. each, Lord Exeter's br. c. Hellespont walked over. Newmarket First Spring Meeting, May 4. — Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, four subscribers, won by the Duke of Cleveland's ch. c. by Emilius ; J. Day, 2 to I on. Tlie Crescent stakes, won by Lord Lichfield's ch. f. by Langar; Wakefield. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, three subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's bl. f. Olive Branch ; W. Cotton, 6 to 4 on. The 2,000 gs. stakes, twenty-five subscrib- ers, won by Lord G Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix; J. Day, II to 8 on. The Queen's plate, won by the Duke of Richmond's ch. f. Confu- sionee ; S. Rogers, 4 to I on. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs. each, four subscribers. Lord Albemarle's ch. c. Domino walked over. The Charles Street stakes, three subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's ch. f. Emetic ; ConoUy. £bQ, won by Lord Albemarle's ch. c. Domino ; W. Cotton. The Sports, three subscribers. Lord Orford's b. c Petito walked over. The Beaufort stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Osbaldeston's ch. f. by Belshazzar; Robinson, 13 to 8 on. The 1000 gs. stakes, twenty-eight subscribers, won by Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix ; J. Day, 10 to 1 on. The Queen's plate, won by Mr. Pettit's b. h. St. Francis ; Robinson, 6 to 5 agst. Handicap sweep- stakes of 50 sovs. each, the Duke of Rutland's br. f. Revoke; W. Ludlow, 5 to 4 on ; disputed. The Newmarket stakes, twenty-seven subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's b. c. Scutari ; Nat. The Cup was not challenged for in this meeting. Newmarket Second Spri?ig Meeting. — £.50, won by Lord Exeter's ch. g. Amurath ; Darling, 7 to 2 agst. Handicap plate of £50, won by Mr. Wigram's ch. f. Teleta ; R. Pettit, 5 to 1 agst. The Suffolk stakes, twenty-six subscribers, nine of whom paid 5 sovs. ft., won by the Duke of Bedford's br. c. King of the Peak ; W. Cotton, 9 to 4 agst. The Jockey Club plate of £50, won by the Dvike of Rutland's b. c. Flam- beau ; Nat, 4 to 1 on. Handicap sweepstakes of 5 sovs. each, won by Lord Orford's br. f. Miss Hawk ; R. Pettit, 3 to 1 agst. Sweep- stakes of 25 sovs. each, five subscribers, Mr. Worrall's bl. c. St. Cloud, S. Rogers, and Mr. Greville's gr. f. Sister to Merle, ran a dead heat ; after which, St. Cloud walked over and divided the stakes with Mr. Greville. £50, won by Mr. Osbaldeston's ch. c. by The Saddler; a lad, 3 to I agst. Captain Rous challenged for the whip, and named Sir Francis ; the challenge not having been accepted, the whip was resigned to him. Epsom, June 2. — The Craven stakes, won by Col. Wyndham's br. c. Pestonjee Bomanjee ; Conolly. The Woodcote stakes, won by Mr. Gre\ille's br. g. Palaemon ; N. Flatman. The Shirley stakes, won by Lord Lynedoch's JefFy ; Stevenson, 7 to 4 agst. The Epsom stakes, won by Captain Gardner's b. c. Barabbas ; Mann, 6 and 7 to 4 agst. The Derby stakes, one hundred and forty-four subscribers, Mr. Robertson's b. c. Little Wonder, Macdonald, 1 ; Lord Westminster's Launcelot, Scott, 2 ; 50 to 1 agst. The following also started, but were not placed : — Mr. Etwall's b. c. by Mulatto out of Melody, Lord Albemarle's b. c. Assassin, the Duke of Cleveland's b. c. Theon, Lord Kelbume's ch. c. Pathfinder, Mr. Houldsworth's c. Confederate, Sir G. Heathcote's b, c. Sophocles, Lord Exeter's c. Scutari, Capt. Gardner's ch. c. Monops, Sir G. Heathcote's b. c. Bokhara, Col. G. 630 HISTORY OF THE Wyndham's b. c. by Nonsense out of Gift, Lord Jersey's c. Muley Ishmael, Lord Exeter's c. Amurath, the Duke of Cleveland's ch. c. by Emilius out of Farce, Mr. Forth's c. by Muley out of Solace, Lord Orford's ch. c. by Clearwell — Angelica. The Ashstead stakes, won by Mr. Faulconer's b. m. March First; F. Butler. The Walton stakes, won by Capt. Gardner's br. f. by ITie Colonel out of Mary Anne ; Mann. The Burgh stakes, won by Capt. Gardner's gr. f. Pulchermia; Mann. The Sutton stakes, live subscribers, won by the Hon. G. S. Byng's b. c. Barabbas ; Nat, 6 to 4 agst. The Cup stakes, two subscribers, Mr. Dockeray's b. c. Lyster walked over. The Croydon stakes, four subscribers, won by Mr. Firth's b. m. Wilderness ; Wakefield. The Ewell stakes, three subscribers, won by Mr. Thornhill's b. f. Menahppe ; Pettit. The Durdan stakes, five subscribers, won by Mr. Faulconer's b. m. March First; Sly. The Oaks' stakes, one hundred and three subscribers, Lord G. Bentinck's b. f. Crucifix, J. Day, 1 ; Mr. Payne's br. f. Welfare, Flatman, 2 ; 2 and 3 to 1 on Crucifix. The following also started, but were not placed : — Mr. Wigram's ch. f. Teleta, the Duke of Grafton's b. f. Currency, Mr. Wreford's b. f. by Glencoe, Col. Anson's Black Bess, Mr. Batson's br. f. Plenary, Lord Albemarle's ch. f. Iris, Mr. Fowler's b. f. Lalla Rookh, Sir G. Heathcote's b. f. by Emihus, Mr. Greatorex's b. f. Po- cahontas, Mr. Bell's b. f. La Femme Sage, Lord Chesterfield's The Ant, Gen. Grosvenor's f. Diploma, Col. Wyndham's ch. f. by Non- sense. A handicap of 2 sovs. each, with 50 added, won by Col. Wyndham's Pestonjee Bomanjee ; Conolly, 7 to 4 agst. A plate of 50 sovs., given by the members for West Surrey, won by Mr. Bris- tow's b. c. Alsdorf ; Chappie. The Derby and Oaks' stakes, won by Mr. Booth's ch. g. Hahnemann ; Sly. Ascot Heath, June 16. — The Trial plate, seven subscribers, won by the Duke of Rutland's Flambeau ; Robinson, 7 to 4 on. The Ascot Derby stakes, ten subscribers, won by Sir G. Heathcote's b. c. Bok- hara ; Chappie. The St. James's Palace stakes, three subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's Scutari; Darling, 6 to 4 on. The Ascot stakes, forty-five subscribers, twenty-four of whom declared, Captain Williamson's Darkness, Percy, 1 ; Mr. Robertson's Little Wonder, Natt, 2 ; 7 to I agst. Darkness, 6 to 4 on Little Wonder. Sweep- stakes of 50 sovs each, eleven subscribers, won by Lord G. Ben- tinck's b. c. The Cornet ; J. Day, 5 to 1 on. The Gold Vase, thir- teen subscribers, won by Mr. R. Pettit's St. Francis ; Robinson, 2 to 1 agst. Her Majesty's plate, won by Lord Albemarle's Domino ; Cot- ton, 7 to 4 on. The Swinley stakes, four subscribers, Mr Bowes's Hetman PlatofF, walked over. Sweepstakes of 200 sovs. each, four subscribers. Lord Exeter's c. Scutari, walked over. The Coronation stakes, nine subscribers, won by Lord Albemarle's b. f. Spangle; Cotton, 5 to 2 agst. Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, five subscribers. Lord Albemarle's b. c. Doctor Dilworth walked over and divided with the Duke of Bedford's f. by Taurus out of Plaything. A Plate of £'50, won by Mr. Galpin's b. f. Blemish ; Percy, 6 to 4 agst. The Windsor Castle stakes, seven subscribers, won by Mr. Greville's ch. c. Perseus ; Nat, 2 to 1 agst. Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, four subscribers, won by Capt. Williamson's ch. f. Decision ; Nat, 6 to 4 on. 'J'he Gold cup, seventeen subscril)ers, Mr. R. Pettit's St. Fran- cis, Chifney, 1 ; the Duke of Grafton's Montreal, J. Day, 2 ; Mr. W. BRITISH TURF. 631 Ridsdale's Bloomsbury, Templeman, 3 ; 5 to 2 agst. St. Francis, 7 to 2 agst. Bloomsbury, 5 to 1 agst. Montreal. The following also started, but were not placed ; — Mr. W. S. Stanley's Flambeau, Mr. ThornhiU's Euclid, Mr. Isaac Day's Caravan, Sir G. Heathcote's Valentissimo. The Windsor Town plate, won by Capt. Gardner's br. f. by The Colonel ; Nat, 4 to 1 agst. The Grand Stand plate, handicap, won by Lord Exeter's Scutari ; Mann, 7 to 2 agst. The Windsor Forest stakes, four subscribers, Sir G. Heathcote's b. f. by Emilius walked over. The Wokingham stakes, handicap, twenty-six subscribers, won by Lord Exeter's Hellespont ; J. Howlett, 7 to 1 agst. A plate of £50, given by the members for the Borough of New Windsor, three subscribers, won by Mr. Webb's ch. c. by the Re- covery ; Natt, 3 to 1 on. A plate of £50, won by Col. Anson's Nicholas ; Francis, 3 to 1 agst. Newmarket July Meeting, July 7. — Handicap sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, won by Mr. Beresford's Bob Peel ; ConoUy, 2 to 1 agst. The July stakes, won by Mr. Wilson's br. c. by Voltaire ; S. Rogers, 9 to 2 and 4 to I agst. £50, won by the Duke of Grafton's Mon- treal ; J. Stephenson, 10 to 1 on. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, Mr. Rogers's ch. f. Jessica (late Chutty) S. Rogers, and Mr. Merton's b. f. by Dr. Syntax, T. Stephenson, ran a dead heat twice ; after which, Jessica walked over, and Mr. Newton and Mr. Rogers divided the stakes. Handicap sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, won by Mr. God- dard's Columella ; Chappie, 6 to 1 agst. The Chesterfield stakes, won by the Duke of Rutland's ch. f. by Tam-us ; Robinson, 7 to 1 agst. The Town plate, won by Lord Lynedoch's Jeffy ; T. Stephen- son, 10 to 6 agst. Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, won by Mr. Ed- wards' Remnant ; E. Edwards, 3 to I on. Goodwood, Tuesday, July 28. — The Craven stakes, nine subscribers, won by Mr. Bowes's Mickleton Maid, 4 years old ; ConoUy. The Lavant stakes, fourteen subscribers, won by the Duke of Richmond's f. by Glaucus, out of Baleine ; Rogers. Sweepstakes of 300 sovs. 16 subscribers, won by Lord Lichfield's bl. c. The Corsair; Robinson. The Goodwood Club stakes, won by the Duke of Richmond's The Currier, 4 years old ; Captain Gardner. The Drawing Room stakes, thirty subscribers to the sweepstakes and sixteen to the bonus, won by Mr. Wreford's Warden ; J. Day. The Welter stakes, won by Mr. Fairlies Zohrab, aged ; Captain Pettat. The Innkeeper's plate, won by Mr. Treen's Doncaster, 6 years old ; Treen. Wednesday. — Ths Member's Plate, won by Captain Gardner's br. to Enterprise, 3 years old ; Flatman. The Goodwood stakes, one hundred and twenty seven subscribers, Mr. Allen's b. f. Orelia, 4 years old, 6st. Qlb ; Percy, I ; Mr. Bowes' Hetman PlatofF, 4 years old, 9st. 71b ; Scott, 2 ; Lord March's Glenlivat, 4 years old, 7st. lib ; Howlett, 3 ; Betting, 3 to 1 agst Hetman, 7 to 1 agst. Glenlivat, and 10 to 1 agst. Orelia. A plate of 50 sovs. won by Mr. Treen's Don- caster, 6 years ; Treen. The Queen's plate of 100 gs. won by Lord Eglinton's Interlude, 3 years old; Lye. The City plate of £100, added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs. ten subscribers, won by the Duke of Rich- mond's Mus, by Bizarre ; Rogers. Thursday. — The Racing stakes, of 50 sovs. each, won by Mr. Wre- ford's Warden, (61b. extra), J. Day. Ilie Molecombe stakes, of 50 sovs each, &c., won by Captain Williamson's ch. f. Decision, by Defence ; 632 HISTORY OF THE BRITISH TURF. Darling. The Goodwood Cup, value 300 sovs. &c. &c. forty subscrib- ers. The Duke of Orleans's Beggarman, 5 years old, 8st. 5lb. Robin- son, 1 ; Mr. Ramsay's Lanercost, 5 years old, 9st. 2lb. 2 ; Mr. Bowes' Hetman Platoif, 4 years old; 8st. lOlb. 3 ; Col. Peel's Dey of Algiers, 4 years old, 8st. 12lb ; Mr. Johnson's Charles XII, 4 years old, 8st. I2lb; Mr Greatore.x's Pocahontas, 3 years old, 6st. 61b; Lord G. Bentinck'sNaworth,3 years old, 6st. 81b ; and Mr. Forth's c. by Muley, out of Solace, 3 years old, 6st. lOlb, also started. An excellent race, and the cheering was immense on its being made known that the Duke of Orleans was the winner. The betting at starting, was 6 to 4 agst Hetman, (taken), 7 to 1 agst. Charles XII, 12 to 1 agst. Laner- cost, and 14 to 1 agst. Beggarman. Friday. — The Goodwood Cup of 1839, value 300 sovs. &c. won by Lord Eghnton's b. g. The Potentate, aged, 8st. 5lb ; Lye. APPENDIX. APPENDIX No. 1. CHRONOLOGICAL REGISTER OF THE DEATHS OF THE MOST FAMOUS STALLIONS. Basto, in the Duke of Devonshire's stud, at Chatsworth, Derby- shire, about the year 1723. Bay Bolton, at Bolton Hall, Yorkshire, 1736, aged 31. Fox, in Lord Portmore's stud in 1738, aged 23. The Belgrade Turk, in the possession of Sir Marmaduke Wyvill, Bart, about the year 1740. Childers, in the Duke of Devonshire's stud, about the year 1741, aged 26. Hartley's Blind Horse, Halnaby, near Richmond, Yorkshire, about the year 1742. Partner, in Mr. Croft's stud at Barforth, Yorkshire, the latter end of the year 1747, aged 29. Old Crab, on Christmas day 1750, aged 28. Godolphin Jirabian, at Hogmagog in 1753, aged 29. Blaze, in 1756, aged 23. He covered in 1755, at Mr. Smith's, Scortow, near Richmond. Cade, at Easby, near Richmond, in September, 1756, aged 22. Tlie Bolton Starling, at North Milforth, Yorkshire, March 24, 1756, aged 29. Snip, at Kenton, Northumberland, May 8, 1757, aged 21. Dormouse, at Mr. Edw. Hale's, Westmorland in 1757, aged 29. Bvffcoat, in 1757, aged 15. Ramper, at Did Martin, Gloucestershire in 1758, aged 22. Young Cartouch, at Hampton Court, in 1759. Tartar, at Mr. Smith's, at Oulston, Yorkshire, the latter end of 1759, aged 16. Sedhury, about the year 1759, aged 25. Bahram, at North Milforth, Yorkshire, 1760, aged 20. Drudge, at Bridge Hill, near Canterbury, 1760, aged 15. Whynot, at Bell-size, Middlesex, in 1764, aged 17- The Cullen Arabian, at Rushton, Northamptonshire in 1761. Regulus, at Low Gaterley, near Richmond, Yorkshire, in 1765, aged 26. 636 APPENDIX. Young Cade, of a bilious cholic at Middleton Tyas, near Richmond, Yorkshire, November 27, 1764, aged IJ. Little Driver, at Sutton, Surrey, in 1767, aged 24. Spectator, at Grimthorp, Lincolnshire, about the year 1767, aged 28. Blank, at Grimthorp, Lincolnshire, in 1768, aged 28. Tortoise, at Scarborough, Yorkshire, in 1776, aged 14. Snap, at West Wratting, Cambridgeshire, in July 1777, aged 27. (He covered at 50 gs.) Sampson, in Lord Rockingham's stud, in 1777, aged 32. Amphion, about the year 1777, aged 10. Le Sang, in the North of Yorkshire, in 1778, aged 18. Marske, in Lord Abingdon's stud, at Rycot, Oxfordshire, .July 1779, aged 29. (He covered at 100 gs.) King Herod, at Newmarket, May 12, 1780, aged 21. Match'em, at Bywell, Northumberland, Feb. 21, 1781, aged 33. (He covered at 50 gs.) Imperator, in August, 1786, aged 10. Morwick Ball, at Mr. Vevers's, Jan. 4, 1787, aged 25. Chrysolite, at York, in the summer 1788, aged 25. Eclipse, at Cannon's, Surrey, Feb. 26, 1789, aged 25. (He covered at 30 gs.) Goldfinder, in 1789, aged 25. Fortitude, at Balsham, Cambridgeshire, 1789, aged 13. Phlegon, at Greystock, Cumberland, 1790, aged 25. Conductor, in Aug. 1790, aged 23. Faggergill, in Aug. 1791, aged 25. Florizel, the latter end of the year 1791, aged 23. Paymaster, at Field House, near Darlington, 1791, aged 25. Tandem, at Highflyer Hall, in Feb. 1793, aged 20. Sir Pepper, at Brumpton, Yorkshire, Jan. 15, 1793. Mercury, at Petworth, Sussex, in April, 1793, aged 15. Highflyer, at Highflyer Hall, Oct. 18, 1793, aged 19. (He covered at 30 gs.) Pontifix, at Reeth, Yorkshire, in 1794, aged 23. Slope, at Catterick, Yorkshire, in 1794, aged 12. Aston, at York, Dec. 28, 1796, aged Standard, at Wentworth Lodge, in May, 1798, aged 8. Phenomenon, after landing at New York in America, the latter end of the year 1798, aged 18. Woodpecker, in the Earl of Egremont's stud, at Petworth, Sussex, in the latter end of 1798, aged 25. Rockingham, in the Autumn, 1799, aged 18. Young Marske, in October, 1800, aged 29. Potoooooooo, in November, 1800, aged 27- Weasel, in March, 1801, aged 24. King Fergus, in 1801, aged 26. Overton, May 30, 1801, aged 13. Crop, late in the year 1801, aged 23. Jupiter, in Is 02, aged 28. Fortunio, April 21, 1802, aged 22. Soldier, in 1802, aged 23. Spadille, in 1803, aged 19. Windlestone, in the autumn of 1802, aged 19. APPENDIX. C37 Precipitate, before landing in America, 1803, aged 16. Pipator, Feb. 20, 1804, aged 17. Bon Quixote, in the summer 1806, aged 22. Skyscraper, in December, 1807, aged 21. Ruler, in 1807, aged 30. Cockfighier, 1807, aged 21. Dmgannon, 1808, aged 28. Trumpator, 1S08, aged 26. Delphini, 1808, aged 27. Oheron, 1808, aged 18. Walnut, 1809, aged 23. Sancho, 1809, aged 8. Giles, 1810, aged 12. Youpg Eagle, 1810, aged 10. Royalist, in the United States, 1811, aged 21. Meteor. 1811, aged 28. Sir Peter Teazle, 1811, aged 27. Stars, United Sates, 1811, 26. Buzzard, ditto, 1811, aged 24. The IVellesley, Grey Arabian, 1811, age unknown. Driver (Lord Egremont's), 1811, aged 28. Corker (brother to Driver), 1812, aged 26. John Bull, 1812, aged 23. Brainworm, 1812, aged 11. Cleveland, 1812, aged 10. Lignum Vitee, 1812, aged 15. Warter, 1812, aged 18. Windlestone, 1812, aged 29. Pandolpho, was shot in 1813, aged 24. Alexander the Great, shot in 1813, having the farcy, aged 15. Traveller (by Highflyer), was shot 1813, aged 28. Witchcraft, 1813, aged 24. Grog, 1813, aged 27- Worthy, 1814, aged 19- Beninghrough, 1815, aged 24. Gohanna, 1815, aged 25. Gamenut, shot in 1815, aged 20. Dick Andrews, 1816, aged 19. Competitor, (the last survi^ang son of Eclipse), 1816, aged 30. Prospero, in 1816, suddenly, after covering a mare, aged 15. Canopus, in 1817, aged 14. Young Woodpecker, 1817, aged 23. Stripling, 1817, aged 22. Hamhletonian, 1818, aged 26. Waxy, 1818, aged 28. Diamond, in France, 1819, aged 27. King Bladud, 1819, aged 27. Sir Solomon, 1819, aged 20. Thunderbolt, 1819, aged 13. Stamford, 1820, aged 26. Czar Peter, 1821, aged 20. Haphazard, 1821, aged 20. Williamson's Ditto, 1821, aged 21. G38 APPENDIX. Sorcerer, 1821, aged 25. Election, 1821, aged l". Youiuj Whiskey, 1821, aged 20. Bobtail, 1822, aged 27- Ebor, 1822, aged 8. Petronius, 1823, aged 18. Poulton, 1823, aged IS. Jonathan, 1824, aged 6. Orlando, 1824, aged 25. Quizzer, 1824, aged 14. Andrew, 1825, aged 16. Hampden, by Rubens, 1825, aged G. Pioneer, 1825, aged 21. jSc?^cZ, was shot, 1825, aged 20. Selim, ditto 1825, aged 23. Shuttle Pope, 1825, aged 18. Vandyke, junior, (broke his leg), 1825, aged 17. Walton, 1825, aged 26. Milo, 1826, aged 24. Oiseau, 1826, from the kick of a mare, aged 17. Orvillc, was shot 1826, aged 27. Queenshury, in Ireland, 1826, aged 17- Quiz, 1826, immediately after covering a mare, aged 28. St. Andero, 1826, aged 21. Dinmont, 1826, aged 14. Friday, 1826, aged 15. Interpreter, in Russia, 1826, aged 11. Warrior, (by Sir Peter), shot 1826, aged 23. Androssen, 1827, aged 19. Whitworth, 1827, aged 22. Castrel, 1828, aged 27. Fyldener, 1829, aged 26. Hollyhock, in Ireland, 1829, aged 24. Tricolor, 1829, aged 9. Osmond, 1829, aged 8. Paulowitz, 1829, aged 16. Rubens, 1829, aged 24. Remembrancer, 1829, aged 29. Sir Oliver, 1829, immediately after covering, aged 29- Smolcnsko, 1829, aged 19. Little John, 1830, aged 14. Marmion, by Whiskey, 1830, aged. 24. Grimaldi, 1830, aged 28. Cannon-ball, 1831, aged 21. Blacklock, 1831 (after covering), aged 17. Majocchi, 1831, aged 15. Octavius, 1831, aged 22. Sir Walter Raleigh, in Ireland, 1831, aged 20. M^axy Pope, 1831, aged 25. Whalebone, broke a blood-vessel, in covering Ogress, and died the next day, Gth Fel). 1831, aged 24. Banker, 1832, aged 16. Merlin, 1832, aged 17. APPENDIX. GSd X. Y. Z., 1832, aged 24. Whisker, 1832, aged 20. Catton, 1833, aged 24. Sober Robin, shot 1833, aged 19. Bulgarian, 1834, aged 16. Brownlock, 1834, aged 12. Humphrey Clinker, 1834, aged 12. Minos, from a kick, 1834, aged 18. Picton, in Ireland, 1834, aged 15. Longwaist, 1835, aged 14. Partisan, 1835, aged 24. Tramp, shot 1835, aged 25. STALLIONS SENT ABROAD. Alington, by Gustavus, to France, in 1832. Alteruter, to France, in 1835. Chateau Margaux, to Virginia, U. S. in 1834. Clinker, by Humphrey Chnker, to Baden, in 1835. Corrector, to Mecklenburg, in 1832. Crutch, died on the passage to Germany in 1834. Dangerous, to France, in 1835. Emilius, to Germany, in 1834. Emancipation, to Virginia, after the season, 1835. Erymus, to Holstein, in the spring of 1832, having covered a few mares in England that season. Figaro, to Mecklenberg, in 1831. Fylde, to Virginia, in 1832. Gaberlunzie, to Prussia, in February 1836. Gustavus, to ditto, in March 1836. Halston, to Germany. Helenus, to Germany, in 1835. Hokee Pokee, to the Duke of Holstein, after the season 1835. Incubus, to Holstein, in January, 1834. Joceline, to Baron Biel, in Germany, in 1834 or 35. Johnny, by Little John, to India, in 1830. Logic, to Holstein, in 1828. He was brought back to England in 1834, covered a few mares here that season, and the whole of the next, and was re-purchased by the Duke of Holstein. Luzborough, to Virginia, in June 1832. Lapdog, to Alabama, U. S. in August 1835. Maresfield, to Sardinia, before the season 1833; he died there about three weeks after his arrival. Margrave, to Virginia, after the season 1835. Merman, to ditto, ditto. Middleton, to Russia, in 1833. Pericles, to Russia, where he died in 1 833. Phantom, to Mecklenburg, in 1832. Predictor, to Mecklenburg, in 1834 or 35. Prime Minister, to Russia, in the spring of 1834. Pickpocket, to France, late in 1835. 640 APPENDIX. Rubens Junior, to Mecklenburg, in 1832. Sarpedon, to Virginia, 1834. Sir Benjamin, to France, in 1834. Shakspeare, to Virginia, in September 1835. Straitwaist, to Germany. Skylark, by Waxy Pope, to America, in 1836. Swiss, to the United States, in 1835. Tranby, to Virginia, in February 1835. Fictoiy, by Waterloo, to America, 1834. Varro, to Mecklenburg, after the season 1835. Windcliffe, to France, late in 1835. Woful, to Prussia, in the autumn of 1832. APPENDIX No. 2. WINNERS OF GREAT STAKES, &c. WINNERS OF THE DERBY STAKES AT EPSOM. Year. Owner. 1780 Sir C. Bunbury 1781 Mr. O'Kelly 1782 Lord Egremont 1783 Mr. Parker 1784 Mr. O'Kelly 1785 Lord Claremont 1786 Mr. Panton 1787 Lord Derby 1788 Prince of Wales 1789 Duke of Bedford 1790 Lord Grosvenor 1791 Duke of Bedford 1792 Lord Grosvenor 1793 Sir F. Poole 1794 Lord Grosvenor 1795 Sir F. Standish 1796 Sir F. Standish 1797 Duke of Bedford 1798 Mr. Cookson 1799 Sir F. Standish 1800 Mr. Wilson 1801 Sir C. Bunbury 1802 Duke of Grafton 1803 Sir H. Williamson 1804 Lord Egremont 1805 Lord Egremont 1806 Lord Foley 1807 Lord Egremont 1808 Sir H. Williamsmi Winner. Sire. Diomed Florizel Young Eclipse Eclipse Assassin Svveetbriar Saltram Eclipse Sergeant Eclipse Aimwell Marc Antony Noble Highflyer Sir Peter Teazle Highflyer Sir Thomas Pontac Skyscraper Highflyer Rhadamanthus Justice Eager Florizel John Bull Fortitude Waxy Pot-8o's Daedalus Justice Spread Eagle Volunteer Didelot Trumpator Br. c. by Fidget- -Pharamond's sister Sir Harry Sir Peter Archduke Sir Peter Champion Pot-8o's Eleanor Whiskey Tyrant Pot-8o's Ditto Sir Peter Hannibal Driver ("ardinal Beaufort Gohanna i'aris Sir Peter Election Gohanna Pan St. George APPENDIX. G41 Year. 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 1S35 1836 1837 1838 1839 Duke of Grafton Duke of Grafton Sir J. Shelley Mr. Ladbrooke Sir C. Bunbury Lord Stowell Duke of Grafton Duke of York Mr. Payne Mr. Thornhill Duke of Portland Mr. Thornhill Mr. Hunter Duke of York Mr. Udney Sir J. Shelley Lord Jersey Lord Egremont Lord Jersey Duke of Rutland Mr. Gratvvdcke Mr. Chifney Lord Lowther Mr. Ridsdale Mr. Sadler Mr. Batson Mr. Bowes Lord Jersey Lord Berners Sir G. Heathcote Mr. Ridsdale Pope Whalebone Phantom Octavius Smolensk© Blucher Whisker Prince Leopold Azor Sam Tiresias Sailor Gustavus Moses Emilius Cedric Middleton Lapdog Mameluke Cadland Frederick Priam Spaniel St Giles Dangerous Plenipotentiary Mundig Bay Middleton Phosphorus Amato Bloomsburv Sire. Waxy Waxy Walton Orville Sorcerer Waxy Waxy Hedley Selim Scud Soothsayer Scud Election Seymour or Whalebone Orville Phantom Phantom Whalebone Partisan Andrew Little John Emilius Whalebone Tramp Tramp Emilius Catton Sultan Lamplighter Velocipede Mulatto WINNERS OF THE OAKS STAKES AT EPSOM. 1779 Lord Derby 1780 Mr. Douglas 1781 Lord Grosvenor 1782 Lord Grosvenor 1783 Lord Grosvenor 1784 Mr. Burlton 1785 Lord Clermont 1786 Sir F. Standish 1787 Mr. Vernon 1788 Lord Egremont 1789 Lord Egremont 1790 Duke of Bedford 1791 Duke of Bedford 1792 Lord Clermont 1793 Duke of Bedford 1794 Lord Derby VOL, II. Bridget Tetotum Faith Ceres . Maid of the Oaks SteUa Trifle Yellow Filly Annette Nightshade Tag Hippolita Portia Volante Caelia Hermione Herod Matchem Herod Sweetwilliam Herod Plunder Justice Tandem Eclipse Pot-80's Trentham Mercury Volunteer Highflyer Volunteer Sir Peter T T 642 APPENDIX. Year. Owiujr. Winner. Sire. 1795 Lord Egremont Platina Mercury 1796 Sir F. Standish Parisot Sir Peter 1797 Lord Grosvenor Nike Alexander 1798 Mr. Durand BeUissima Phenomenon 1799 Lord Grosvenor Bellina Rockingham 1800 Lord Egremont Ephemera Woodpecker 1801 Sir C. Bunbury Eleanor Whiskey 1802 Mr. Wastell Scotia Delphini 1803 Sir T. Gascoigne Theophania Delphini 1804 Duke of Grafton Pelisse Whiskey 1805 Lord Grosvenor Meteora Meteor 1806 Mr. Craven Bronze Buzzard 1S07 General Grosvenor Briseis Beningbrough 1808 Duke of Grafton Morel Sorcerer 1809 General Gower Maid of Orleans Sorcerer 1810 Sir W. Gerrard Oriana Beningbrough 1811 Duke of Rutland Sorcery Sorcerer 1812 Mr. Hewitt Manuella Dick Andrews 1813 Duke of Grafton Music Waxy 1814 Duke of Rutland Medora Sehm 1815 Duke of Grafton Minuet Waxy 1816 General Gower Landscape Rubens 1817 Mr. Watson Neva Cervantes 1818 Mr. Udney Corinne Waxy 1819 Mr. Thornhill Shoveller Scud 1820 Lord Egremont Caroline Whalebone 1821 Marquis of Exeter Augusta Woeful 1822 Duke of Grafton Pastille Rubens 1823 Duke of Grafton Zinc Woeful 1824 Lord Jersey Cobweb Phantom 1825 General Grosvenor Wings The Flyer 1826 Mr. Forth Lilias Interpreter 1827 Duke of Richmond Gulnare Smolensko 1828 Duke of Grafton Turquoise Selim 1829 Lord Exeter Green Mantle Sultan 1830 Mr. Stonehewer Variation Bustard 1831 Duke of Grafton Oxygen Emilius 1832 Lord Exeter Galatea Sultan 1833 Sir M. Wood Vespa Muley 1834 Mr. Cosby Pussy Pollio 1835 Mr. Mostyn Queen of Trumps i Velocipede 1836 Mr. J. Scott Cyprian Partisan 1837 Mr. T. O. Powlctt Miss Letty Priam 1838 Lord Chesterfield Industry Priam 1839 Mr, F. Craven Deception Defence WINNERS OF ' IHE GREAT ST. LEGER STAKEi" 1770 Lord Rockingham's Allabaculia Sampson 1777 Mr. Solhcrton's Bourbon Le Sang APPENDIX. 643 Year. Owners. 1778 Sir T. Gascoigne's 1779 Mr. Stapleton's 1780 Mr. Bethell's 1781 Col. RatclifFe's 1782 Mr. Goodrick's 1783 Sir J. L. Kay'a 1784 Mr. Coates 1785 Mr. Hill's 1 786 Lord A. Hamilton's 1787 Lord A. Hamilton's 1788 Lord A. Hamilton's 1789 Lord FitzwiUiam's 1790 Mr. Goodricke's 1791 Mr. Hutchinson's 1792 Lord A. Hamilton's 1793 Mr. Clifton's 1794 Mr. Hutchinson's 1795 Sir C. Turner's 1796 Mr. Cookson's 1797 Mr. Goodricke's 1798 SirT. Gascoigne's 1799 Sir H. T. Vene's 1800 Mr. Wilson's 1801 Mr. Goodrick's 1802 Lord FitzwiUiam's 1803 Lord Strathmore's 1804 Mr. Mellish's 1805 Mr. Mellish's 1806 Mr. Clifton's 1807 Lord Fitz^villiam's 1808 D. of Hamilton's 1809 D. of Hamilton's 1810 Duke of Leeds's 1811 Mr. Gascoigne's 1812 Mr. Rob's 1813 Mr. Watt's 1814 D. of Hamilton's 1815 Mr. W. Maxwell's 1816 Sir B. R. Graham's 18 17 Mr. Pierse's 1818 Mr. Pierse's 1819 Mr. Ferguson's 1820 Sir E. Smith's 1821 Mr. T. O. Powlett's 1822 Mr. Petre's 1823 Mr. Watt's 1824 Mr, Gascoigne's 1825 Mr. Watt's 1826 Lord Scarbrough's 1827 Mr. Petre's 1828 Mr. Petre's 1829 Mr. Petre's winners. HoUandaise Tommy Ruler Serina Imperatrix Phenomenon Omphale Cowslip Paragon Spadile Young Flora Pewet Ambidexter Y. Traveller Tartar Ninety-three Beningbrough Hambletonian Ambrosio Lounger Symmetry Cockfighter Champion Quiz Orville Remembrancer Sancho Stavely Fyldener Paulina Petronius Ashton Octavian Soothsayer Otterington Altisidora William Filho da Puta The Duchess Ebor Reveller Antonio St. Patrick Jack Spigot Theodore Barefoot Jerry Memnon Tarrare Matilda The Colonel Rowton Sires. Match'em Wildair Young Marske Goldfindcr Alfred King Herod Highflyer Highflyer Paymaster Highflyer Highflyer Tandem Phenomenon King Feargus Florizel Florizel King Fergus King Fergus Sir Peter Drone Delphini Overton Pot-So 's Buzzard Beningbrough Pipator Don Quixote Shuttle Sir Peter Sir Peter Sir Peter Walnut Striphng Sorcerer Golumpus Dick Andrews. Governer Haphazard Cardinal York OrviUe Comus Octavian Walton Androssan Woful Tramj) Smolensko Whisker Catton Comus Whisker Oiseau T T 2 644 APPENDIX. Year. Owners. Winners. Sires. 1830 Mr. Beardswortli's Birmingham Filho da Puta 1831 Lord Cleveland's Chorister Lottery 1832 Mr. Gully's Margrave Muley 1833 Mr. Watt's Rockingham Hump. Clinker 1834 Lord Westminster's Touchstone Camel 1835 Mr. Mostyn's Queen of Trumps Velocipede 1836 Lord Lichfield's Elis Langar 1837 Mr. Greville's Mango Emilius 1838 Lord Chesterfield's Don John Tramp or Waverly 1839 Major Yarburgh's Charles XII Voltaire WINNERS OF THE NEWMARKET CRAVEN. The Monday Riddlesworth Stakes, 200 each, h. ft. Ab. Mile. Year. Owner. Name. 1815 Mr. Neville Sir Joshua. 1816 Mr. Andrews Nectar 1817 Mr. C. Wilson Young Wizard. 1818 Sir J. Shelley Prince Paul. 1819 General Grosvenor Blue Stocking. 1820 Duke of Grafton Pindarrie. 1821 Mr. Batson Rosicrucian. 1822 Lord Egremont Wanton. 1823 Mr. Udney Emilius. 1824 Duke of Grafton Rebecca. 1825 Duke of Grafton Rufus. 1826 Lord Vervilem The Moslem. 1827 Lord Jersey Glenartnej'. 1828 Duke of Portland Varro. 1829 Lord Exeter Patron. 1830 Mr. Chifney Priam. 1831 Lord Jersey Riddlesworth. 1832 Duke of Richmond Somnambule. 1833 Lord Jersey Lucius. 1834 Mr. Gully Viator. 1835 Lord Tavistock Oak-Apple. 1836 Lord Jersey Bay Middleton, 1837 Lord Jersey Achmet. 1838 Lord Jersey Phoenix. 1839 Lord Jersey Csesar. WINNERS OF THE NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING. The 2000gs. Stakes.— A sweepstakes of 100 each, R. M. 1809 Mr Wilson 1810 Lord Grosvenor Wizard, llephestion. APPENDIX. Year. Owner. Name. 1811 Mr. Andrew Trophonius. 1812 Lord Darlington Owen. 1814 Mr. Wyndham Olive. 1815 Lord Rous Tigris. 1816 Lord Cavendish Nectar. 1817 Mr. Stephenson Manfred. 1819 Sir J. SheUey Antar. 1820 Duke of Grafton Pindarrie. 1821 Duke of Grafton Reginald. 1822 Duke of Grafton Pastille. 1823 Mr. Rogers Nicolo. 1824 Mr. HafFenden Schahrier. 1825 Lord Exeter Enamel. 1833 Mr. Cook Tarantella 1834 Lord Berners May Day. 1835 Mr. Greville Preserve. 1836 Mr. Houldsworth Destiny. 1837 Mr. J. Day Chapeau d'Espagne, 1838 Lord Albemarle Barcarolle. 1839 Lord Lichfield Corsair. G45 WINNERS OF THE NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING. Tlie lOOOgs Stakes of 100 each, h. ft. for three year old filhes. Ditch Mile. 1814 Mr. Wilson Charlotte. 1815 Lord Foley br. by Selim. 1816 Duke of Rutland Rhoda. 1817 Mr. Watson Neva. 1818 Mr. Udney Corinne. 1819 Duke of Grafton Catgut. 1820 Duke of Grafton Rowena. 1821 Duke of Grafton Zeal. 1822 Duke of Grafton Whizgig. 1823 Duke of Grafton Zinc. 1824 Lord Jersey Cobweb. 1825 Duke of Grafton Tontine. 1826 Duke of Grafton Problem. 1827 Duke of Grafton Arab. 1828 Mr. Pettit Zoe. 1829 Lord G. Cavendish b. by Godolphin, 1830 Lord Jersey Charlotte West. 1831 Sir M. Wood Galantine. 1832 Lord Exeter Galatea. 1833 Mr. Cooke Tarantella. 1834 Lord Berners May Day. 1835 Mr. Greville Preserve. 1836 Mr. Houlds\\'orth Destiny. G46 APPENDIX. Year. Owner. Name. 1837 Mr. J. Day 1 838 Lord Albemarle 1839 Mr. Watt Chapeau d'Espagne. Barcarolle. Cara. WINNERS OF THE NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER. Grand Duke Michael Stakes ; a Sweepstakes of SO^s. each, p, p. with a Cup, value 200gs. given by his Imperial Highness ; for 3yr. old colts 8st. 71b. fiUies 8st 3lb. A. F. In 1823 this Stake was again renewed, without a Cup added, and in 1825 sovereigns were sub- stituted for guineas. Michaelmas. Emilius. Cedrie. Bolero. Hobgoblin. Rapid Rhone. Cadland. Pauline. Augustus. Grand Duke. Margrave. Nonsense. Flatterer. Ibrahim. Bay Middleton. Troilus. Grey Momus. Euchd. 1821 Lord Grosvenor 1823 Colonel Udney 1824 Sir J. Shelley 1825 Duke of Grafton 1826 Marquis of Exeter 1827 Lord Cavendish 1828 Duke of Rutland 1829 Mr. Payne 1830 Marquis of Exeter 1831 Lord Orford 1832 Mr. Gully 1833 Colonel Peel 1834 Sir M. Wood 1835 Lord Jersey 1836 Lord Jersey 1837 Lord Exeter 1838 Lord George Bentinck 1839 Mr. Thornhill t. o N n o N : SCnUlZK AND C(l , 1:^, POLAVI) STREKT. ibster Family Library of Veterinary Medicine ummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 200 Westboro Road North Qrafton, MA 01536