The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-06-02 00:00:00

ASCOT REATH RACES.
SECOND DAY, Tuestsee, Jaws 1.
The Races of yesterday were calculated to give every satlsfaetion
to those who looked oily for amusement, but to sporting men,
though they afforded o;:portunitiee for betting, they were deficient
in real sporting interest, most of them being won easy. In two-.
thirds of tha races the knowing ones were all right. but in the
others they were thrown on their backs. In the event of the
race for his Majesty's Plate, the b.tckers of Serb were very
numerous, though considered rather an uncertain horse; his late
successes at Newmarket brought him into high favour for the
Plate and the °attends, for the former 10, and even 12 to I, being
laid en him ; but it seemed to be forgotten that there is a material
difference in the length of the courses, those on which he ran at
Newmarket being A. F. (one mile) and T. M. M. (two miles).
while yesterday the distances were four miles, and two miles and
a half. He never had a chance With Cydnus, and was not placed
for the Oatlands.
In the fifth race many of the knowing ones were again let into l
by Aline, upon whom they were very confident at 5 to 2 and 3 to 11.
We were rather surprised at their eagerness in backing her at odds,
for there is little doubt that the was lamed, and we heard that she
has not had • center since she left Epsom. The only fine race of
the day was the Match, which proves that two inferior horses will
sometimes make as good a race as the first-raters—it was an ad-
mirable wind-up.
Those who were early on the read on Tuesday were shocked with
a sight which must have damped their genus for the day. A
soldier had been killed the preceding night on the Tumliam Oreen
road by the wheel of sane waggon or cart going over his head.
oral in the morning, till between eight and nine o'clock, the appear.
ance of the spot was horrible.
The weather to-day was favourable, but the occasional gloomy
appoarance of the sky, excited apprehensions that rain would fall
betore evening, which- however inconvenient at the moment, would
have proved serviceable to the roads, which arc in a very dusty
email t ion.
This being a day fixed on by the King to gratify his subjects,
his Majesty (lime to the Course, headed by Lard Marrborough
(who was dressed in green, with the couples, as Master of' the Stag
Hounds) and a more nrcoesous train of outriders than we ever re.
collect observing ;in fact, the whole of his Majesty's stud, by Ms
express command, accompanied him. The Duke of Wellington
sat on the right of his Majesty, and the Lords in Waiting opposite.
His Majesty was received by his Royal Brother the Duke of York,
to the Grand Stand, and immediately after appeared at the window,
a-ei returned the deafening cheers of the spectators With his access
tamed grace and condescension. Die Majesty came on the Course
up the Straight Mile, thus giving a full view of his person and
procession to all present. At three o'clock precisely the races ter.
'Minted; in ten minutes after which his Majesty, attended as be-
fore. left the Course, amidst the enthusiastic helm, of the spectators.
The company tn.day was as to fashion very little inferior to yes-
terday, but in point of numbers fell very short of it. To-morrow,
however, Is the grand day, when a great attendance, and excellent
sport, is anticipated.
There were on the Course
Grkes—Wellington, Dorset, Richmond, Rutland, Grafton, and
Portland.
Mansaftwo--Graham, Worcester, Salisbury, Exeter, de.
Earle—Lowther, Jersey, Very lam. Egremont, Darlington, Tan-
kerville, Warwick, Stradbroke, Scarborough, de.
Lords—Armen, Harborough, Clarendon, Fitzroy. Mennen,
Rolle, Foley, G. Bentinek, F. Ikntinek, Planners, 0. Cavendish,
Somerset, Ditnwieh, dc.
Genera—Grosvenor.
efesars..-IThornbill, Doeglas, Lee. Mundsv, De Rtes, Irby,
Anson, Oreville, Roes, Wyndham, Mills, Cockburn, Tooke, &c.
Sir R. Rirnie, assisted by Messrs. Day, Sayers, Townshend,
Bishop, Taunton, Salmon, and several of the dismounted patrol,
were very active; but one unlucky rogue being caught nibbling,
he was doomed to tindery) the summits' punishment of ducking,
which was carried into execution by tying a rope round his middle.
with one end at one side of the pond at the top of the Course, and 11
the other at the opposite side ; he was then soused from one ede to
the other, till it was thought he had received enough.
An accident took 'place after the races, which was nearly being
attended with serious consequences. Immediately on Captain
Thornton and Mr Littledade getting into the Captain's curricle, the
rein broke, and the horses went off at speed down the Heath to the
bottom, where they were turned by touching a cart ; they then ran
up the Straight Mile, when the axle-tree broke, and the horses were
stopped by the crowd. Happily neither of die gentlemen received
any injury.
There was some betting on the Doncaster St. Leger in the betting
stand, and we beard 600 even taken, the field against the three first
favourite,. Memnon, Alderman. and Redgauntlet.
The following are full particulars of the races :
His Royal Highness the Duke of York's Plate of 50/. for all
ages : three years old, fist. 71b. ' • four years old. fist. 21).. ; 5 years
old, fist. 10Ib. •. 6 years old and aged. 9st. To start at the dis-
tanx pied, and go once round and a distance. The winner to be
sold for 310 guineas. etc.
Sir. Smith's b. e. El Dorado, by Sir Walter Raleigh, out of
Promise - 1
Duke of Rutland's Cephalus, 5 yrs old . 2
Lord Saredbmke's St man, 3 yrs old . 3
Mr. Whiteside's Brother to Antonio. 5 yrs old - 4
Lord Warwick's c. by Crecy. 3 yrs old -
Mr. Meewe's Varga*, 4 yrs old -
Mr. Smith's bl. c. Tamare, by Whalebone, 3 yes old - . dr
Sir. Carpet's cli. c. Graaieits, 3 yes old . dr
Betting-2 to 1 apt Cephalus ;9to 2 apt Strymon ;9to 2
agst Crecy colt ; 7 to 1 agst Brother to Antonio ; and 8 to 1 apt
El Dorado.
Crecy colt took the lead to the Judges' stand on first passing it.
when he was headed by Strytnon, who made all the running to the
distance post on coming home, when Cephalus and brother to As.
tonio came out and made a good race till near home, and then
El Dorado let loose and won an excellent race by r length, rode by
Taut. Robinson rode Cephalus ; R. Boyce, Strymon ; Dockery.
brother to Antonio ; Roggen the Crecy colt ; and .1. Day, Vargas,
The winner was claimed by the Duke of Rutland, according to the
terms of the race.
The Albany Stakes of 50 soy. each, h. ft. for 3year old colts, fist.
71b., and fillies, fist• 3113. The New Mile.
Ilia Royal Highness the Duke of York's c. by Phantom, dam
by Rubens . . I
Duke of Rutland's f. by Phantom, out of Sorcery - - 2
Duke of Grafton's ch. I. Watts . S
Lord Stradbrokes's Second-Sight • Pd
Mr. Meberlv's Evelina ' . -Pd
Lord O. H.f'arendiah's e. by Selim pd.
Mr. Rambottom's b. e. (dead) by Muley pd.
Betting sto 4 apt Sorcery ; sto 2 apt Dul:e of 1 ork's ; and
3 In 1 apt Waltz.
This was as true and as fine a run race as we would wish to see.
Waltz and the Sorcery filly made very severe running, breast to
breast, all the way, until near home. when that crack and and-
valled jockey, Goodison, who had hitherto kept at a commanding
eistance, with his usual judgment made a succesefel rush, In-
stantly got in front, and won in the most clever style by two lengths.
Gralason was himself to-day, and never did his great ability shim/
te.ire. Great odds were offered against him, and taken by those
eIo knew that he never loath till at the post. His Majesty was
heard to compliment the Duke on the success of his horse, which
he attributed to the superior riding of Ooodnion. Barnard rods
•nrcery, and Robinson Waltz.
The Swinley Stakes of 25 soya. each : 3 yrs, 7st. 41b. • and 4 Fes
Bat. 101 b.: fillies allowed 31b. The last mile andhalf.
Mr. F. Craven's ch. c. Helenus, 4 yrs 1
Mr. Cooper's Streatham, 4 ym
Mr. Nowell's ch. c. by Walton, 4 yes
Lord Darlington's gr. e. by Whisker, 3 yrs -
IL R. 11. the Duke of York's Don Carlos, 4 yes -
Betting-7 to 4on Helenus-5 to 2 agst Streatham—and 7to 1
sirlb'. Nowell's.
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Walton colt took the lead, anti made severe running until
the first turn of the Old Mile, when he swerved and ran smack
spinal Streatham, whom he nearly pushed down, and would have
dime so had he not been stopped by Helene,. all three being then
dose together. However, Streatham cleverl recovered himself,
and contested the remaining part of the ground with Ilelenua, who,
inking advantage of the mishaps of his opponents, got in front,
and won his race cleverly by two lengths. It is thought that
Streatham would have won had he not been interrupted. The
winner was rode by Robinson, Streatham by Amull, and Walton c.
ty Dockery.

THE GREAT PIGEON !HATCH.
Furry/ DAT, WIEDNEID•r.
Notwithstanding four out of the six matches have hen decided,
the attendance of sporting men was very full, parecularly An as so
litany were absent at the races, and of the first-rate shots many were
:'resent The match, as to the main. is concluded, but it Is neces.
nary to shoot all six days, there being 100/. on each match, inde-
lendent of the bets. which are immense. The match was decided
tkis day in favour of Mr. Osbaldestone, who killed 35, Capt Ross
killing only 33. At the 43th bird the day was even, but the Cap.
taro then missed two, and lost the match.
The match yesterday for 300 sovereigns. between Lord Kennedy
and another gentleman, was wan by his Lordship by five birds.
A rifle mach took place this morning, between Lord Kennedy
:nil Mr. Ennis, 71 paces, at a target, which was also won by his
Lordship.
A match is made for 100 sovereigns, at 50 birds each, between
Lord Kennedy and Captain Ross, which will tike place on Friday
Noming at the Red House. Bettiug to the amount of many
thousands has already taken plays.
In our Paner of Tuesday, we mentioned that Mr. Osbaldestone
!her with John Manton's gun, and Captain Ross with Joseph
lanton's ; the reverse however was the case—it was Captain Ross
who shot with John 31antou's, and Mr. os4aldestone with Joseph
:d anion's.

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IValsruNa.—The sports at Morrice Town closed on
s tturday night, having been enjoyed the whole week by the holi-
oar folks. Several contests in wrestling remained undecided, the
moil of the,competitnrs being nicely balanced, and the prizes were
r.,ared among the players. The athlete who contended were very
umerous, and much sport was shown. Jordan. the Devonshire
e ant, was present, but did not play, being excluded from the con.
toiC nn account or his strength, skill, and previous success. All the
.'estlers of Devon and Cornwall were invited by the bills, but the
Ration- concluded with the pithy prohibition—" John Jordan
•.epted."—Mymoth Paper.