The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-07-07 00:00:00

HAMPTON RACES.

FinsT DAY, WEDNESDAY, JULY B. 1
This being the first day, the course was not so numerously ats
tended as is sometimes the ease. We should be wrong, however,'
in saying diet the cteudarce was thin, for notwithstanding the
sky was overcast, both the road and the river presented a very
lively appearance, and long before the races commenced the course'
boasted of a brilliant display of the highest rank and fashion, and
a great number of dashing equipages ; nor do we recollect a more
animated first day.
Mr. Hughes Ball and his amiable lady were present, and during
the week keep open house at Oatlands, where a large party of
fashionable% are assembled.
There were present the Marquis of Hertford, Lords Bentinck
and Berkeley, the lion. Mr. De Roos, Sir J. Shelley, the Ladies
Berkeley, J. Douglas, Esq. T. Buncombe, Esq. D. Burgh, Esq.
the Hon. Fitzroy Stanhope. Captain Fitzclarence, Captain Berke-
ley, - Gilbert, Esq. V. Mayo, Esq. and several of the most
celebrated dragsmen, whose teams made a very dashing appearance.'
The pickpockets were in very strong force, and from the want of
an efficient police, were very successful. One boy stole a valuable
4 shawl from Lord Hertford's carriage, and made his escape.
The sports of the day commenced at three o'clock, and gave ge-
e, -cal satisfaction, although a pretty heavy shower tell just before.,
The following are particulars.
The C4arence Stakes of 10 sovereigns each, for all ages; the
winne.- to be sold for 130 lova, &c.: three yes 7st. 41b.; four
re get. 11b. • five yrs Rat.; six and aged, ast. 41b.: mares and
geldings e.iliwed 31b. Once round.
Mr. smith's j %ck Bue . nce
Mr. Hide's Aug. 2
‘stin
Mr. Messer's Luc. ling - - - - 3
Ver little betting,
but Augustine was the favourite. Augustine
took the lead at martin:.
•
and kept it about half a mile. when Jack
y
bead, and after making a very severe
Stance came out, got a
.%:v a length. Rode by Tam.
slashing races won cleverly
Three others started, but w.'n not placed.
The Ladies' Plate; for 3-yr. oos, 7st. 71b.; four, Bst. 71b. ; five,
list.; six and aged, ast. 41b. ; al,•ires and geldings allowed 31b.
The 1 inner to be sold for 130, ete: A winner once in 1825 to
carry 31b. ; of two, 51b. ; of three, 745. extra. Twice round the
Course.
Mr. Hide's Augustine . . - - 1
Mr. Coleman's Fortune-teller . . - 2
Hon. G. Berkeley's be. g. Little Driver - - - 3
Mr. Jones's Irene (not 'placed) made good play et starting, and
kept is float for about a mile slid a half, when Form xie.teller came
up, and every herd struggle ensued between these ts li till within
a few kagths of horse, when Augustine let loose, and %,...4n a very
.rettytweeeleverly by a goodlength. Augustine ',seethe facsimile.

two were not placed. -
A Sweepstakes of 5.5 sots. each, for horses, A.c. of all ages.
lion. O. Berkeley's br. g. Dittle Driver, Bst. lib.
Mr. Jones's Irene, Bst. 111 b.
Mr. Hughes Ball's Prince le 800, Pot. Illb. . - - 3
Six started, but only the above three were placed. Little Driver,
the favourite, took the lead, kept it, and woo easy by about two
lengths.
Very fine sport is expected this day.

TURF ROOMS, BAZAAR, JULY 6.
•
This being the ant day of Hampton Races, there were ►ery few
present, and the betting wan confined to three or four of the fa-
vourites; Goshawk and Octasiana getting up about half a point tor
the July stakes.

341 LT STAKES.
is 1 eget -Goshawk I to apt Mr. Greatlle's
4 to 1 apt Octaviana I 7 Is 1 apt Omphale
The others es before.
ST. LEGER-
Si to 1 apt Memnon 12A to 1 apt Cleveland
6 to 1 apt Alderman 25 to 1 agst any other
8 to 1 apt Redganntlet