few of them within the new 4 st. interpretation of the term. This was the last item in the day's inventory. Wednesday's sports, in consequence of their quantity, commenced at noon, which came in " heavily with clouds. But not the less heartily were the industrious energetic in their calling. Your racing "leg" might have suggested the "steam leg," renowned in song-the leg that never tarries or tires. Apropos of business, the Jockey Club arrangements are announced after the races. It is determined that a new stand shall be built at the finish of the Round Course; also that the termination of the Beacon Course shall remain in statu quo, a new weighing-house being substituted for that now existing, more distant from the running ground. The list opened with a match for £200, between Mildew, 9st., and Vivandiere, 6st. 11lbs., T.Y.C. They laid 7 to 2 on the colt, who waited till close upon the chair, when Nat made a rush with him, and won by a neck. The broken-winded one, it will be seen, has been earning his board and lodging during the season.......A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for two-year-olds, Ab. M., 6 subscribers, brought half of them to the post. The odds were 6 to 4 against Solomon, and the like against the filly out of Ear-ring. The former made the first of the running, accompanied by Faux-pas. At the cords the Earring filly went up, passed them, and won easily by a length. She was therefore claimed for the £70, as per conditions. A Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft., for three-year-olds, first half of Ab. M., 9 subscribers. Seven of the lot went. 2 to 1 against Truth, 3 to 1 Prince Caradoc, and 4 to 1 Pierre de Touche. The first and last of this trio ran stride for stride together till hard upon home, when Truth told, winning cleverly by a length. A Subscription Plate of £50, for two and three-year-olds, winner to be sold for £150, T.Y.C. They laid 5 to 4 on Antigone, 4 to 1 against The Swede, the same about Once-more, 5 to 1 against Whisper, and no other backed. Eight entered and seven ran. It was a badly run race, won by Longinus, giving the favourite one-and-thirty pounds! Indifferent as the pace, and short as the distance, the tail was considerable. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for three-year-olds and upwards, winner to be sold for £150, T.Y.C., 8 subscribers. Five" showed.' 6 to 4 on Woodlark, 4 to 1 against The Old Fox, and the same against the Mease. The work was cut out by The Old Fox, who made running nearly to the cords, where the favourite went in front, and won with ease by a length. She did not, however, pass out of her owner's hands. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for three-year-olds and upwards, the winner to be sold for £40, T.Y.C., 4 subscribers. They all went, with 7 to 4 on Falcon and 3 to 1 against Penthesilea. Fernande was first into the ropes, where Falcon went in front, and was the clever winner of a moderate race by a length. He was claimed "at the price." A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for three-year-olds, &c., &c., D. M., 8 subscribers. In consequence of certain casualties, and the character of the colt by Touchstone out of Mountain Sylph, he was permitted to walk over for this event; and subsequently his owner took £13,000 to £1,000 that he-the horse-won the Derby. A Selling Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft., for three-year-olds and upwards, D. M., 4 subscribers, mustered a trio at the post. Mignon was backed at even, and they laid 7 to 4 against Crucible and 7 to 2 against Paul. The favourite ran away with the race by five lengths at the finish. A Handicap Plate of 50 sovs., for three-year-olds and upwards, A. F., drew forth an array of nineteen. Glauca was the fancy, 5 to 2 being taken that she won, the same odds about Loadstone, but less liked; albeit the mare gave him a year and 10lbs. Heroine was at 6 to 1, and several others were mentioned at miscellaneous prices. This view of the ring was the correct one, for Glauca won when she pleased, by a length. The handicapping, as regarded the front rank, was very good. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for all ages, 4 subscribers, last half of Abingdon mile. The whole lot went. 5 to 4 against Eliza Middleton-reported to be "coughing"-and the like odds about The Black Sea. The scurry was a busy one, but the filly was in front from start to finish-a clever winner by a length. Mr. 'Frankum's" (?) Catalan beat The Black Sea for second place by the same distance. A Match for 300 sovs., 50 ft. having paid, an ample day's racing was brought to a close. 66 Thursday, with its genial autumn weather, drew a good company to the heath. Business-on the course-commenced at one o'clock, and was "full of running." The opening race, a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for three-year-olds and upwards, 4 subscribers, A. F., had the quartet at the post. Woodlark was at 5 to 4 against her, 2 to 1 against Gladiole, and 3 to 1 Herbert. Gladiole went away with the lead, and, defeating a very resolute effort of Woodlark's to get up near home, won a capital race by a neck. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for twoyear-olds, &c., &c., 8 subscribers, Last half of Abingdon Mile, brought them all to the post. The betting was 6 to 4 against Lady Gay, 5 to 2 Gipsy Boy, and 6 to 1 Julia. So soon as the speed began to tell its tale, the filly out of Virago, Julia, and Gipsy Boy, appeared as the prominent actors. The run home was "a cracker," the latter winning by a neck. He was claimed for 40 sovereigns, according to the conditions, and is now one of John Scott's protegés. A Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for two-year-olds, 9 subscribers, Abingdon Mile. The field consisted of four; the odds being 7 to 4 against Hesse Homberg, 2 to 1 Artisan, and 3 to 1 against either of the others. The race was all one way." Hesse Homberg took the lead and kept it, winning cleverly by a length; whereupon there arose a disposition to back her for the Nursery Stakes. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for two and three-year-olds, &c., &c., 4 subscribers, T. Y. C., was run for by three. 5 to 4 on Ingratitude, and 7 to 4 against Falcon. This event was like that by which it was preceded. Ingratitude led from end to end, and won in a canter by two lengths. A Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, for two-year-olds, 11 subscribers, D. M. Half a score ran. 6 to 4 against the filly by Birdcatcher out of Wadastra, 5 to 2 filly by Venison out of Tarn Wallin's dam, 4 to 1 Entre-nous, 5 to 1 Vivandiere, the same about Hippogriff, and 6 to 1 Fortuna. They came away as hard as they could split, and reached the ropes "on good terms," as the phrase goes, Here the filly out of Tarn Wallins's dam and Hippogriff cleared the rank, and went stride for stride towards the chair. The filly ran honest and true; but not so Hippogriff-the more he had to do, the more rogue he was, fouling his adversary twice, despite every effort of his jockey. Whitehouse, who rode the mare, naturally "objected," and on the following morning (the historian may now and then conveniently anticipate the order of his facts) the stewards of the Jockey Club issued the following decision : "We are of opinion, after hearing all the evidence produced by both parties, with the additional evidence called by the stewards, that Hippogriff swerved, and came in contact with the filly out of Tarn Wallin's dam, thereby occasioning a jostle, which by rule 64 disqualifies him from winning the race; although we think that the jockey did all in his power to keep his horse straight, that no blame whatever attaches to him, and that the evidence does not prove that the jostle prevented the filly from winning. (Signed) "GLASGOW, Consequent upon this there was a good deal of that which Pierce Egan called" cheek," but nothing was taken by the movement. The result was so far fortunate for the rider of Tarn Wallin's dam, that it put a couple of guineas in his way as indemnity for the damage of his boots by the collision. Renewal of the Glasgow Stakes, of 100 sovs. each, h. ft., for twoyear-old colts, 9 subs., last three-quarters of the Rowley Mile. The field consisted of the subjoined three, at the annexed quotations: 11 to 8 on Hernandez, 2 to 1 against Ariosto, and 4 to 1 Brother to Drakelow. This was as exciting an issue as ever was witnessed-three of the best men on the turf pitted on three-quarters of its best mile, and finishing with a dead heat between the three. For the conqueror they laid 9 to 4 against Hernandez, and 2 to 1 against each of the others. Brother to Drakelow, ridden by Marson, made the running; Ariosto, with Flatman on him, lying next; and, half a length behind him, Butler, in attendance with Hernandez. Thus they entered the bottom, where Ariosto made his effort, caught his horse half way up the cords, and won by a head; Hernandez half a length from the second. By such as are familiar with the scene and "mounting" of this event, the effect will be faintly imagined-to the uninitiated it must remain a myth. A Subscription Handicap Plate, of 50 sovs., for three-year-olds and upwards, D.I. Five went for the "half-hundred," viz., St. Rosalia at 7 to 4 against her, Tophana at 5 to 2, and Mildew, Cranberry, and Bastinado, without backers. As the practice is in the Exeter stable, Tophana made the running, and won cleverly by a length-the word "practice" only applies to the first part of the paragraph. matches having paid, the gallant array was flutted anon-and "left not a wreck behind." Three Friday dawned heavily; but as noon appoached, the weather was like that conventionally attributed to midsummer. The condition of the heath was perfection. It will be seen-I say it with sorrow-that the materiel was not in keeping with the external influences. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, "not a solitary match was run. Is it "handicapping" that has done it all?"...... Is it the gout that produces turtle soup? The suppression of "silver hells" was a heavy blow to racing. Epsom and Ascot were safety valves for the tens of thousands who from peculiar "circumstances" are said occasionally to feel their money burning in their pockets. Ten minutes of roulette al fresco was a specific-their sure resource was the tent of the Israelite. Nobody knows the straits these unfortunates were driven to when Sir James Graham "burked" the thimble-rig: I shall perhaps be permitted to quote an instance-it is a fact...... It was during Michaelmas, in the year referred to, that a stranger entered the coffee-room of the Piazza Hotel, Covent Garden, announcing that he desired to order dinner, The waiter presented the bill of fare with a bow. "I don't want that," said the stranger: "I'll dine at seven o'clock. Let me have five roast geese!" "God bless my soul ! What a order!" soliloquized the waiter. "O" exclaimed the host, "it's no doubt some wager he's lost. Lay covers for ten." At seven o'clock the stranger re-appeared, and was ushered into a private room where a table was spread for half-a-score. "This is not for me," said he, retracing his steps to the coffee-room, and taking his seat in a box laid for one. "I ordered dinner for myself only: there, fetch a bottle of pale sherry, and bring up the geese. The coffee-room waiters looked at him to see if his head was shaved, or whether he bore any brand of Bedlam upon him. All they observed, however, was that he poured out a glass of the wine placed before him, and swallowed it with a placid countenance. And then came the geese-one-two-three-fourfive-the fifth borne by the landlord in person. The bearers held their breath, expecting what should come next. "Have the goodness," said the stranger, taking up a carving-knife and fork, "to bring me the Harvey sauce, cayenne pepper, and a lemon." Being supplied with these savoury accessories, he cut the five "parson's noses" from off the five roast geese, and proceeded to devil them like one skilled in culinary cunning. "Let these be broiled," said he, handing them to an attendant," and brought up covered with a hot napkin.' The stranger ate the five devilled parsons' noses, drank the sherry, and called for the bill. 66 Two, sixteen, six," he read, laying down a five pound note. "Give me two sovereigns- there's three-and-sixpence for yourself. Well! it was rot bad! but I've had better fun at French hazard at Hampton for less money." When The rendezvous on the Heath was appointed for a late hour. the sport began the first course consisted of a Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, 10 ft., for three years old and upwards, 7 subs., D.I., half-a-dozen ran; 7 to 4 against Uriel, and 4 to 1 each against Preslaw, Mildew, Juggler, and St. Ann; the first of the running was made by Preslaw, who at the ropes yielded precedence to the favourite, and Uriel won by three-quarters of a length; the lot were all together at the finish. A Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs., &c., &c., for three years old and upwards, 9 subs., T.Y.C.; seven went for this "small trifle"-bear in memory that this is the meeting to pay expenses, or, failing it, there's Christmas to get over before another chance offers. The odds were 2 to 1 against California, 7 to 2 against Ondine, 4 to 1 against Dulcet, and 5 to 1 each against Miss Ann and Diligence. This was a rattling race home between Dulcet, California, Joc-o'-Sot, and Miss Ann, the quartet ending as it is here written, Dulcet winning by a neck. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for two and three-year-olds, &c., &c., 4 subs., the first half of the Ab. Mile; all went; 6 to 5 against Antigone, and 6 to 4 against Eliza Middleton; the favourite cut out the work till they were within fifty yards of the chair, when the Knight-of-the-Whistle "came" and won by half a length. A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for two-year-olds, &c., &c., 4 subs., first half of the Ab. Mile; again all went; they laid 6 to 4 against Once-more, and 7 to 4 against Gipsy Boy. Faux-pas, bad as he is, contrived to win by a length, but nobody would have him at the 50 sovs. stipulated by the conditions. We now come to the chief betting event of the list, which shall therefore be given with all its details. The NURSERY STAKES of 25 sovs. each, for two-year-olds; D.M.; 22 subs. Lord Exeter's Midas, by Beiram, 8st. 2lb. Mr. Gratwicke's b. f. Hesse Homburg, 7st. 7lb.. Mr. Watts's bk. f. Paquetta, 7st. 3lb. Lord Exeter's Phlegra, 8st. 71b. Mr. Osbaldeston's ch. f. by Pantaloon-Fugleman's dam, 7st. 71b. ..... Capt. Liddell's b. f. Truth, 7st. 13lb... Mr. E. R. Clarke's br. c. Glenhawk, 7st. 10lb.. 1 Norman 3 Robinson 0 Whitehouse 0 Mr. Gratwicke's b. c. Exeter; 8st. 1lb. pd Sir J. Hawley's brother to Truthteller, 7st. 8lb. pd pd pd ........ pd Capt. Hervey's b. f. by Irish Birdcatcher, out of Wadastra, 7st. 5lb... proportion. BETTING: 5 to 2 agst. Brother to Drakelow, 9 to 2 agst. Fugleman's dam filly, 6 to 1 agst. Truth, 6 to 1 agst. Hesse Homburg, 10 to 1 agst. Guardsman, 12 to 1 agst. The Ban, and 12 to 1 agst. any other; Midas not mentioned. Saving that Midas got to the front very early in the scurry, there was nothing prominent in the status till they rushed into the ropes. There the race evidently was left to Midas, Hesse Homburg, Brother to Drakelow, and Paquetta. The first of this lot, from end to end, was the winner, though his victory was only "a head." They said it was owing to an accident that he won at all-how much of accident goes to success in most cases! Fifty Sovereigns for three-year-olds and upwards, A.F. There were seven competitors for this prize, whereof the best fancied in the ring was Andalusia at 2 to 1 versus, 4 to 1 each against Bullfinch and Defaulter, and 5 to 1 Landseer. Defaulter won this by a head-another turn of luck—it was said, inasmuch as Landseer 'disappointed" Fire-King, and so forth. Landseer was claimed by Lord Exeter, in accordance with the new orders of the Jockey Club, paying £100, the sum for which horses entered for the Plate might be claimed, and £50 the value of the stake. The Audley End Stakes of 30 sovs. each, for all ages above two years old, 5 subs., Audley End course, came off a match between Nutshell and Mildew, 2 to 1 on the former. The favourite led all through, and won as he pleased by four lengths. An Amateur Match having paid, the list was run out. It ought to have been said that Mildew gave Nutshell 7lbs. and the " of the race he had previously run. 66 "pull" This last meeting extended, as the custom is, over the whole week, and Saturday closed it with a liberal list. The racing commenced at |