The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1870-04-23 00:00:00

THE HARRIER HUNT STEEPLE CHASES
AT STOURBRIDGE.

Once more, through the kindness of several
gentlemen, the sporting community of this town
and district have had the pleasure of seeing
another race over the old course. It is now
something like fourteen years since there has
been any racing over the old course, which was
ones fatuous for drawing good fields together.
Many of our readers will recollect the Cup day
which always ;drew together an immense con-
course of people from all parts; but front vari-
ous causes a good deal of public support was
withdrawn, and the last meeting or two dwindled,
and in 1856 they disappeared altogether. Some
few years ago an effort was made by the towns.
people to revive them, and meetings were held,
~nd a good deal of money was promised; but it
ended in nothing, as the grind could not be
obtained. On Wednesday last, the races that
took place were totally different from what had
taken place in former years, and were thoroughly
local, the horses being confined to those which
had been regularly hunted with Mr. Trow's har-
riers during the present season, and to horses
belonging to farmers over whose land the said
harriers have been in the habit of hunting, and
the races were consequently somewhat of a pri-
vate character, there being no placards printed,
or advertisements in newspapers. But, notwith-
standing this, it oozed out and got spread
abroad. The result was one of the largest con-
courses of persons that had attended during the
last few years in the old racing times, and we
may say the most aristocratic company, the
elite of the town and district being present.
No doubt the fine weather had a good deal to
do in drawing together so many of the fair sex.
There was a great number of amusements on
the ground, and the usual quantity of stalls.
There was also a host of the betting fraternity,
many of whom appeared to do a good business,
as a good deal of money changed hands. The
running was partly over the old course, and
partly over land belonging to several gentlemen
who had kindly consented to the use of it, anti
was about three miles in length. The first riv::e
set down was the Ismere Cup, for which there
were four entries, three going to the post.
lt was won, after an exciting race, by Brookfield,
who after a tremendous struggle succeeded in
overhauling Gipsy, the favourite, in the last few
hundred yards, and eventually won by a length
aud me half. The rider, Mr. W. Orazebro-uk,
Jun., was greeted with loud cheering on return•
mg to weigh in, as he is very popular with the
town and district. The Welter Cup drew to
gether a field of seven horses, and was won by
Sir Robert, the came gentleman steering him
to victory as rode the winner in the previous
nice. Six ran for the Farmer's Cup, which was
won by Random Dick. Three races were set
down, but through the kindness of Colonel Bar.
rows, who eubscribed;go, and collected 1:4, a
tourth race was run; the Scurry for beaten
nurses, which was won by Anus in the easiest
manner. The stewards were U. Urazebrook,
Esq., M. P. Orazebrook, Esq.,;W. Trow, Esq.,
and Captain Foster. Starter: Captain Walker.
Judge Mr. S. Smith.
The 'MIRE Cce, for horses which have been raga-
,arly hunted with Mr. Trow's harnym daring time present
season, and whine have never started in a stesplechatie
or fiat race of any description; 12st each ; about three
males; entrance one sue ; to be ridden by owners, or by
gentlemen who have hunted with Mr. Trow's harriers..
Mr. W. Cirszebrook, jun., as Brookfield, aged,
• . W Orszebrook 1

Mr. Lea's Gipsy, aged,l2st .
Major smith
Mr. Henry's ttoebuck, aged, 12a1
Betting: 7 to 4 against Gipsy,s to 2 against Roebuck,
and 3tu 1 against Brookfield. As will be area frma the
foregoing, Gipsy we. the favourite, but 6 to 4 and 7 to 4
was laid on the field. The three got oil well together.
Gipsy Won took up the running, and maintained the lead
maul • few yards off the last fence, when Brookfield
caught her, and a most determined finish took
place, Brookfield beating the favourite by a length and
a half. On Mr. W. Grazebruok arriving in the paddock
he was received with tremendous cheering.

The WELT).e. CCP, for horses which have been regu-
larly hunted with Mr. Trow's harriers during the pre.
sent flesooll, and which have Deter etarttii iii a steeple
chase or flat race of ut2y description; list each; about
three miles ; entrance one sovereign; rider. as is the
Isuiere Cup.
Mr. W. Westbrook, jun., ns Sir Robert, aged,
list W. Wasebrook 1
Mr. C. E. Firmstone's Black Boy, aged, list
C. E, Firtnstone 2
Mr. H. T. Hickman'e Polly, aged, list,
H. C. Hickman 3
Mr. B. Wooldridge's Charlemagne, 6 yrs, 14at
l's.Sunith 4
Mr. 51. H. Grazebrook's Alice Grey, aged 12st
51. tirszebrook 0
Mr. W. H. Chellingworth's The Propnet, 5 yrs,
list . W. H. Chellauswurth 0
Mr. Wm. Trow's Tantara, aged 14s1, C. Brown
Betting : 5 to 4 against Sir Hobert, 3 to 2 against
The Prophet. In tow race Sir Hobert took the lead,
and maintained it throughout, except for a very short
diem's*, lie won easily hy two leugths. A moat de-
termined race took place for second honour., which were
won by Mr. Flreutihme, h 1 ahead. Tautere did hot pa”
the post, having thrown his riser, but fortunately the
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The legatees Cre, value £l7 (or in specie), added to
a sweepeiakes of 10. each, for horses belonging to far.
were, over whose land Mr. Trow's harrier. have been in
the bruit of hunting, and which horses have beau in
their pulisessiou since January let, 1870; the second
horse to sliTe his stake; 12.1 each; starters at auy pre.
Viotti. Me or steeple chase 7Ms extra; winner* 14Th,
extra; about three miles; riders es in Ismere Cup.
Mr. W. Smith's Random Dick, aged, 12st 7th
W. Smith 1
Mr. Wheeler's Boxamor, aged 12st 711,, Wimeler 2
Mr. klercer's Annie. agtd, 12,1
Mr. D. Cochraue's Docility, aged, 12st 71b,
M. Sparrow 0
Nlr. Cochrane's Ledbure 12e1 7th F Swindell 0

Mr. J. Raybould's I'oncl4ood, aged .1-24 ith, -
W. Gruebrook 0

Betting: 2 to 1 against Random Dick, 2 to 1 against
Random Dick, 2 to 1 against Annie, and 3 to 1 bar two.
Leiibury reftio,l the second fence, bet afterwards went
oaer, and at the fourth fenec threw his rider, who was
not injured. After a well contested race, the Cup was
won by Random Dick. An objeeion was lodged against
the winner by Mr. Sparrow, on the ground that the
buret, was not the bone fide property of Mr. Smith, and
that he had only recently had it in his possession. But
it was urged on the contrary that he Inni complied with
the conditions, which stated that horse* haying been in
their possession •• since '' January Ist, 180, aad the ob-
jection was overruled.

Smelly R 4Cli, for beaten horses; 105 entrance; with
£8 added.

Mr. Mercer's Annie Owner 1
Mr. Sparrow's Broomfield 2
Mr. Cochrane'. Docility 3
Mr. Trow's Tantara 0
Mr. Coehrane's Ledbury : 0
Mr. Clivliiow.worth's Prophet
Mf. llasoldine's Young Hopeful

Betting: 4 to 1 against Annie, who made all the run.
fling, and won in a canter by several hundred yards.
Lei 'bury came to grief, and threw Ins rider; as did also
Young Hopeful. Neither of the riders were seriously
injured, and the whole !nay he considered a screen, and
angora well for future meetings. During the day Mr. 0.
Gr.tzebrook, with hid usual liberality, entertained a large
circle of friend..

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