The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-09-22 00:00:00

raw GREAT ST. IRGER STAKES.
(BY EXPRESS.)
DONCASTER, TUESDAY SIGITT, 12 o'CLoar.

glie intense interest which this long looked for and
sexbusly expected race has excited is perhaps unprece-
gated in the annals of racing. The Derby and Oaks in ;
the early part of the year were brilliantly attended, nor
iu expectation disappointed in the almost countless multi- I
Hides that assembled. The St. Leger, however, not only
kr excise& these celebrated home sports, but it is scarcely
risible to guess at the numbers which this day crowded
the course.
The Yak festival might boast of its thousands and tens
of thousands—its brilliancy of rank—its attractions—its
tuperalleletl performance—but all must give way to the •
apleadid scene which presented itself on the present occa- I
Jim. Carriages and six, barouclies, and bung-ep fours-in-
hand, graced the course in great numbers. Every vehicle
wiling 90 miles, of every description, was in requisition,
sod the Johnny Raw. (it' Yorkshire may have any) stuck
st on (rides in their selection ; the equestrians were innu-
merable, and the trotters were of a superior description from
the want of aonveyanceB, and tag-rag and bob-tail might be
seen at an early hour " plodding their weary way" to the
scant of action Check-by jowl with the bourgeois of all
the eurrouuding villages. If a foreigner could have be-
he'd the tout ensemble he would have been unable to ex-'
press his astonishment ; for, even to us who have witnessed
every species of mobility, it was a novelty. Towns, vil-
lages, hamlets, all had disgorged themselves, not only of
the heads of the families, but even Joan and her unshod
Mosocesis joined the congregated mass. The elegant dresses
of the ladles in their carriages, with the party-coloured,
ind ali-colourcd.iletmentieke of the rustic damsels, gave
an enlivening ;and indescribable appearance to the whole,
which would require the pencil of a Hogarth totive any
ides of.
The Stand each day has been crowded at one guinea
8-head, and the net produce of the admissions was de-
clared after the St. Leger, to Mr. Lockwood, the judge, to
be 4,090 guineas, being nearly 300 guineas muse than
ever was taken before.
11:1 Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex arrived here at
sae o'clock to-day, and at two proceeded to the Course.
The were also present his Highness the Duke of Bruns-
wick, Prince Schwartzenburgh, Prince RousomoiFaki
Baron Eutaw, and many other foreigners of distinction.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry were in
swat by the Judge's Stand, partitioned off, and in the stand
was the Duke of Devonshire, and several of his friends.

We also observed--
The Dukes of Portland, Watt Mid, Toed.; Alarquises Blandford,
Wormier, Titbitsld, Exeter. Queenbeny ; Lords Darlington,
Qmiondi, F. and W. Bentinck, Clements, J. Fitzroy, C. Fitzroy,
Bloke, A. Hill, Lvodock. liurghersh, Gort, Wallace, Scarbo-
woe. Pelham, Ashby : Earl's, Chesterfield. Orford, Muncastcr,
fitswilliam„ Sefton; bards Notarauby. Milton, Kelburne, Ron-
eddy, Caw:Wish Marquis of Loodooderry, Sir W. Maxwell, Sir J.
Brag, Sir J. Astley, Hr. Baird, Mr. Lombion, Mr. Oreville,
C.;lcfnel Aubrey, Mr. Wan, Mr. Houigewortli, Mr. lesrquharwn,
slr. Milne*, Mr. Criven. &a &e.
The betting on the St. Leger has this year been so ex-
traordinary, as almost to exceed belief. Cleveland has
been the principal object of speculation, and about him the
fluctuations from the last Doncaster races to the present
time hare been unprecedented; every manoeuvre has been
resorted to in order to make him a source of profit : one
day he has been thrown back, and the next brought up,
thus giving the knowing ones a certainty of gaining if he
was, and of not losing if lie was beat; in fact, techni-
cally, he bas been a good book-horse, and has afforded
ample scope far the inventive and calculating quali-
fications of the Bulls did Bears of the Betting-room,
lle has also been the source of speculation in all
parts of the country, where nothing but Cleveland
was though: of; he was put down as safe to win, the others
being entirely out of the question. The other favourites
have also been very extensively speculated on, but the bet-
ting about them has been chiefly guided by public running.
Hernnon in particular has not varied from his station as
first favourite (except for a few days, when Cleveland
beaded him). Since the last St. Leger he was brought
into high favour by his success at the last meeting, and
confirms& in it by his subsequent performauoes. About
Atom' 'nothing definite was raid till the last York Meet-
ing, where he won the 30-soy. stakes. This brought kiwi
up, and by a great many good judges he was Looked to
w:a, but others considered him too fleshy, and fancied that
he was a roarer ; but this we doubt, as he came in for the
Ott-mentioned stakes quite fresh. His trial with Figaro
au said to be favourable, and raised him greatly in the bet-
ting-list; but the defeat of that horse by Lottery was calcu-
lated to remove that impression, and he would very pro-
bably harc receded, but for King Catton, by the same sire,
winning the Champagne yesterday. He is a very powerful
horse, and capable of a deal of wear and tear.
We now come to the races, which were this day admir-
ably conducted. The business-of the course was, notwith-
standing the crowd, well executed, and accidents prevented.
The races commenced with the Two-year-old Stakes,
which, with the others, will be found accurately detailed
as follows:

Two Year Old Produce Stakes of 100 gs. each, h. ft.. foe colts,
Bst. lib. ; fillies, Bat. Rtd House in.
Mr Lambtnn's b. f. Claudine, by Ebor, out of Orphan . 1
Mt. /louldsworth's b. f. Meer', by Filbo . - . . 2
Mr. Pine's b. c. by Ardrussan, out of Juliana, paid forfeit.
Betting 6 and 7 to 4on (isocline. The winner took the lead,
'rade pretty Yenning, and woo a good race by three quarters of a
brisk. James Robinson rode the winner, and Dockery Meets.
211 E GREAT ST. LEGER STARES OF 23 SOVS. EACH,
for syr olds; colts, list. 21b. ; and fillies, Bst. St. Leger Course.
lfd Subscribers.
11r. Watt's b. c. Memnon, by Whisker, out of 31annella, bi
Dick Andrews - - - -
Mt. Russell's E. c. The Alderman, by Bourbon, out of Maniac 2
The following started but were not placed :•••••
Len! Kelbarea's ch. c. Aaron, by Scud.
Mr. Baird's b. c. Cleveland. by Prime Minister.
Lord Esetse's b. c. Itedgauntlet, by Scud—Dulcinse.
Mr. Uday's b. e by Muley, dam by Scud.
bit J. Dyad's be. c. Trinculo, by Canoe.
Mr. J. Dilly's b. f. Pastime, by Partisan.
Mr. W. Ridley's Fleur-tte-f,is.
Mr. Wyndhsro's be. c. Brother to Addy.
Ih. R. Benson's b. c. Dauntless, by %I halebone.
31r. Haatheote's to. c. Oberon, by Phantom.
Mr. Uppleby's gr. f. Camelina, by Camillus.
Lord K.lhuroe's ch. c. Daredevil, by Viscount.
Colenol King's eh. L Ultima. by Bourbon.
dlr. Lasibtou's ch. e. Count Porro.
Alr. Jackson's eh. C. Rapid, by Leopold. 1
Mr. Ileuldsworth's be. e. His Grace. by Filho.
Mr. Houldsworth'e gr. c. Androgeus, by Minos.
Mr. Hurt:l6:es'. b. c. by Ebor.
Mr. NV Cs M. c. Bob Logic, by ttmotensko.
p_whip or .. %,... Crowcatchey, by Blasklock.
Mr. Rhisditle's b. e. ()vitriol, by Bourbon.
Mr. Butler's b. e. Spina's', by Catendo.
Mr. P. Lumhty's r e. Falcon, by Interpreter.
Mr. Watts's ch. f. Zino, by Blacklock.
Colonel Cradock'sb. c. Homer, b Calton.
an W. Milee's to. f. Hybla, by Interpreter.
Mr. Riddell's b. c. Brigand, by X Y Z.
Loc.l Londonderry's Brownloek.

BETTING AT STARTING.
11 to 1 art Memnon 12 to I apt Cleveland
G to 1 ugst Horner Add
a to 1 agst Redgaantlet 21 to 1 agst Pastime
is to 1 *gat Alderman 1,000 to 20 east Dauntless.
Provious to running Mr. Lockwood, the Judge, went down tato
la troghing.moni, and addressed the jockies (thirty), saying—
.' That he wished at this very Important moment that every thing
tasting to the running should be governed in the most upright limn.
rivi. irui in order to gain this desirable point it was nece•ssry that
thel vhvuld, when mounted, take their stations, pass by the stand
el o body, and noon le get ready for starting. When vo dons he'
%ski 'hull off hie has sad woven, with the word " Off" and such
"'Pali's:mid be deemed A start; hut If he saw any thing wrong
stew le should muse two flags to be shown in directions which he
lottitul out, which would imply a false start."
Atter this the different horses were mounted, each taking hie
Iletv,joekles trying their atirrupl, &e.; and a lapse of seventeen
Nunes marred before they all got together, which gave the ape.
`:sous an opportimity of viewing the movements and capabilities
"ht horses, and theitly owning to • final determination in their
"bnli t after a great deal of marching anti counter marching, and
• ire; .ig about to get into a proper line, at 12 minutes before 31
' lick die word " Or" was given and they started ; but it was so
, die colours WRS hoisted and hack they came, baying to work
`'arwirws into line before they could be brought into reaction : jai
Ugce minute. and a half the signal was repeated, wed all WA• right.
bs.ntlesa jumped off, and made very severe running to the hill ;
oleo time up Brother to Addy,who continued the race at a slashing
II! !ii the lied House. where most of the screamed ones dropped
Then 51emnun came is front, closely followed by Alderman.
~• between these two there was fine running till near home, when
loon shot ahead, and won the Great St. Leger. by Pere's'
..7 no. It wee a hearties) race, and the greatest part of it was
r 'IY contevted. Relleaesulet might have had a better station in
Probability, had he not unavoidably ran against a post placed
%Jot to shoo the course in a distant part of ti, and which be
-'. pieces. 11', uctientand that the hope has materially in.