The Express.
London, England, 1867-10-23 00:00:00

Spurting intriligcnce.

NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.
TustsDAy.
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE DAY,
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The final act in the turf drama of Isb7 was enactoil
today with the race for the most memorable 01111.
bridgeshire on record, a dead heat never having previously
occurred on this the last of the autumn handicaps. As
already explained, the betting underwent some con-
siderable change on Monday night, and last night again
the movements were not devoid of sensationalism, as there
was a demonstration in favour of Harry Briolaford, a
hitherto despised outsider, and a strong disposition to
back Wolsey am the likely one to represent the lucky
Kingselere stable. This morning's proceedings in front of
the rooms were a mere reflex of Monday night's doings,
except so far as concerned Blinkhoolie, who receded a few
points, his stable-companion, Knight of the Garter, leav-
ing elf a much better favourite, whilst the heavy invest-
ment.' in favour of the Duke of Hamilton's horse Honesty
brought him close up with Laneret in the quotations.
Mr. 111Tout's party, however, lost none of their confidence,
and the half-brother to Ostreger was backed with extraor-
dinary freedom fora place, which it will be seen he secured.
Although Harry Brailsford kept in renewed demand
the positions of Acta, Julius, and Wroughton were not
materially affected. Lozenge never saw less than 20 to 1,
whilst two points more at least were always obtainable
about Wolsey. The weather was delightfully fine, the
atmosphere putaking of the mildness of May, and the sun
shining brightly lent a charm to the sport on the famous
heath. alies, not anticipating anything like the rude
weather experienced the week previously, appeared in
mummer costume, which considerably enlivened the scene.
The Prince of Wales arrived at Newmarket about midday
and proceeded to the heath on the tine Arab steed pre-
sented to him by the Sultan. The attendance of the general
public, though perhaps as large as ou previousanniversaries
fell somewhat short of that of last year, but only in one
clams, those who patronised the cheap excursion train,
which, on the present occasion, was not run. Racing coin-
menced at half-past 12 with the "Feather Plate" non over
the last three miles of the barbarous Beacon Course,
Thirteen of the fourteen entered went to the post, the
most notable of the runners being Demonstration, and the
most notorious Violet de Clare, who ran into a ditch at
the recent Hendon meeting. The favourite won in a
canter. The Cambridgeshire, appointed for the com-
paratively early hour of 1.1:1, was set next for decision,
and no fewer than 33 runners were telegraphed, the
absentees from the 67 on the card including Dragon.
Etoile Filante, Satyr, Janitor, Rococo, Chignon, Nunes
Ponipilius, Guy of Warwick, and the Priest. The
changes which the betting underwent when the numbers
of the starters were exhibited with their riders will be
found appended to the race, and it is sufficient here to say
that a lung delay occurred at the post before the starter
succeeder in lowering his flag. In on. of the false attempts
Julius. being cannoned against by some other horse, struck
out several tames, Harry Brandond receiving the most severe
kick, while he sustained a slight concussion of the knee.
The race, which will be found fully described below, was a
fine one, and produced an exciting finish between Lozenge
and Wolsey, and the judge being unable to divide them
gave it in a dead heat. The cheering was something
immense. Laneret was third, defeated a couple of lengths
from the dead-heater,. Honesty was fourth, twice that
distance in rear of Laneret, Wroughton being fifth, and
Knight of the Garter next. Act:ea, who bad never been
formidable, was at the bead of the remainder. Tormenter
ran vemy badly all the way, but the absolute last was
William Tell, a horse who broke down at West Drayton,
and who went to the post merely to deride a wager of 50/.
that •• William " saw mho post. The deciding heat
was, in accordance with the custom at Newmarket,
run off after the last race, or after Pace hail
walked over for the Sweepstakes over the Rowley
Mile. the match between Sister to First Flight
and Michael de Basco ending in a forfeiture on behalf of
Lord Glasgow. Great interest was manifested in the re-
null of the deciding heat, which was prolific of immense
speculation. Slight odds were invested on Wolsey, who
Lad the advantage of his opponent throughout. Both
jockeys rode with great skill and judgment, Adams landing
Lftenge after a moat punishing race by a head. Both the
riders came in for an ovation. Kenyon, who has thus
ridden two seconds (having steered Thalia last year), was
as loudly cheered as Adams. Lozenge ran in this race
last year with 181ba more on his back than he
carried to-day, but then he failed to get placed.
The only other race requiring remark is the Selling
Handicap Sweepstakes, which produced five runners.
When the competitors were some distance on the winning
aide of the Buslies-hill, the Prince of Wales's groom at-
tempted to cross the course, but came in collision with
Frisby and Water Cure, both of whom fell, severely shak-
ing their riders, the Baron's jockey especially. Booby
broke his leg, and the injury will doubtless necessitate his
being destroyed. Before the sensation had subsided there
was quite a int h.e on the heath ; several of the jockeys who
were assisting in keeping the people out of the course
until the exact nature of the accident was known were
struck at, but the aggressors were at last compelled to beat
a retreat. Nothing resembling such a scene ever occurred
at Newmarket beforo. Details are appended.
OMB HUNDRED POUNDS, for all ages; weight for age;
winner to be sold for 300 guineas. Last three miles of
Beacon Course. (14 entries.)
Prince noltykoffs Demonstration, by marsyao—Q E D
lms. sst 7lb ear sst 81b) (Butler, 1
Lord Westmorland's D:•moo. 2 y7n, 514 fib (Bissell 2
Mr. E. Rickards' Trifle, 2 yrs, sst 71b (ear Ist blb'
(0. FranchLatir
The following also ran: Sclplo, Q.C., Archaean,
Robert, bplernionr, IrwdU, Violet do Clare, Clarerbouss, The
Pope, soil Rosa Doretta
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itetting : 6 to 4 apt Demonstration, 5 to 1 apt Splen-
dour, 6 to I apt Demon, and 7 to I apt The Pope. Trifle
made play with a clear lead of the others in • cluster to
coming through the gap, where Violet de Clare
dropped away hopelessly beaten, being completely
outpaced. Trifle now increased her lead to nearly a hun-
dred yards, and the field was further straggled at the
Rowleproile poet by the retirement of Scipio, Claverhouse,
Master Robert, and Areberess, all of whom were in dia.
unities. At the turn of the Lands Trifle dropped back
beaten. and Demon took up the running, attended by De-
monstration and Splendour. Halfway up the bill Splen-
dour was beaten, and Trifle was enabled to take third
place wide on the left. The race was now reduced to •
match between Demon and Demonstration, the latter of
whom took up the running thrre.quarters of a mile from
home, and won easily by a length ; bad third. Splendour
and Reel Doretta were together, fourth and fifth; The
Pope, Q.C., and Scipio in • cluster next. A long way off
came Claverhouse, blaster Robert, and Violet de Clare.
The last two were Archeress and 'melt.

THE CAMBRIDOSISIIIILE STAKES of 25 son. each, 10 ft,
and 5 only if declared, with 100 added; winners extra.
The owner of the second received 50 sows. out of the
Makes. Cambridgeshire Course (1 mile 240 yards). (201
nub., 77 of Irk= pay 5. sots.)

lkeffs lateltge, bypireetmeat—Dews with the
Dust, 6 yTe, 74) ilb ift. Adams. 1 I
Sir J. ll ateley's Wolsey, by Priam Minister —itepeutann,
4 yrs,tist Slli Kenyon) t 2
Mr. G. Bryant's I.II)VINSt. 4 yrs. est 71b ,Pordhan S
The famine also ran :—Ceiceops, Julian Duke of York,
Haight of the Garter. nasty Brantford. Tormentor. Staff td's
dam colt. War. The Corporal, Acton, Nu, Jasper. Wroughton,
Hihnhoolie, Captain Kidd, La Dauphine, Jeune Premiere,
Duchess. Marmite. lionesty. Leases, Montagunni, Artnouree,
Grey Stocking, Nancy, Attack colt, William Tall, Adam Bede,
Axtimunitiv. and Ripen.

Young EZireeale.a;seratohed at 12.25 on the day of the

Betting: 5 to 1 agst Laneret, fi to 1 apt Honesty, 100 to
7 each apt Blinkhoolie and Harry Brailaford, 16 to 1 apt
Knight of the Garter, 100 to 6 apt Actin", 20 to 1 each apt
Julius and Lozenge, 2 to 1 apt Wolsey, 25 to 1 each apt
the Stafford's darn colt, Wroughton, and the Attack oolt,
40 to 1 each apt La Dauphine, Jenne Premiere, and Am-
munition, 50 to 1 each apt Cecrops, Duke of York, and
Tormentor, and 1000 to 15 apt War.

The thirty-three competitors being saddled in the
Birdcage Enclosure at the Cesarewitch Stand, at once
proceeded to the starting-post, which was reached a few
minutes. after the time (quarter-past one) for which the
race had been set. All attempts of the starter to get
them away were for a long time frustrated by the fractious-
ness of several of the competitors, and the great anxiety
of several of the jockeys to get well off. Jeune Premiire
was most conspicuous of those who displayed temper, as
she danced about end tried in a variety of ways to throw
her jockey. Blinkhoolie, Leases, Laneret, Wroughton,
and Wolmey were amongst those who were anxious
to get away. but the mast serious consequences
of the continuous breaks-away were occasioned by
Montagnard running against Julius, who resented
this liberty by backing and kicking violently, Nu, Montag-
nard and Harry Brailaford being the chief recipients of
his anger. ('anon, who rode Harry Brailsford, received
one of the kicks on his knee, which was extremely painful
for some time, but he fortunately sustained no serious
hurt. When again in order a good start was baulked, this
time by Blinkhoolie, Grey Stocking and the Attack colt
being left at the post. The patience of the spectators was
well nigh exhausted when the flag was lowered, at five
minutes to two, to a first-rate start, there being scarcely
a head advantage between any of the competitors. In •
perfect line the squadron dashed away at a "cracking"
pace, and so well did they keep together that it was •
matter of extreme difficulty to discern which animal bad
the lead, hut when they Lad fairly nettled in their stride
Julius showed in advance. Daley, however, taking a
"steadier" at him, drew him back in the rear of
Cecrops, Honesty, Knight of the Garter, and
Azta-a, who were running in • cluster on the far
side, Ammunition on the left being slightly in
advance of Wolsey, Wronghton, and Lozenge, and. the
Strafford's dam colt. Laneret was lying well up with
Julius, who headed the ruck, the most prominent of whom
were Harry Brailsford, The Corporal, Armourer, aari
Leases ; the rear division, as they passed the Cesarewitch
Stand, comprising La Dauphine, Blinkhoolie' Duke of
York, War. and Nancy, and many lengths in the rear the
" hobbling " William Tell, who was evidently not at all
at home in such company, but being run merely to decide
a bet as to starting, be did ea much as wasexcepted of him.
When fairly past the Cesarewitch Stand Ammunition and
Cecrops dropped away, Knight of the Garter taking up the
running, Actaa showing most prominently of the leading
division. The positions of the horses were but slightly
varied until nearing the site of the Old Duke's Stand,
where Actaa began to give way, and es they approached
the top of the hill Knight of the Garter compounded