The Sun.
London, England, 1862-05-24 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 24, 1802.

SPO.RTING IN2ELLIG.EIVCE.

SALISBURY RACES-PRIDAy.

Handicap Plate of 50 nova, the gift of the Members for the
County, for three,yr-olds; winners extra. Three-quar-

tors of a mile.
Duke of Beaufort's Birdhill, 3 yrs, 85t.... (G. Fordham) 1
Mr. Mundy's Springwell's dam filly, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (in.
71b ex.)
Mr. E. Brayley's Knightsbridge, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Page) 3
The following also ran :-Incitatus, Seahorse, Badinage
colt, Harmony, and Amaltheab

Betting-2 to 1 each agst 13irdhill and Knightsbridge, 6
to 1 agst the Springwell's dam filly, 8 to 1 each agst Har-
mony and the Badinage colt, 10 to 1 each agst Incitatus
and Seahorse.

Knightsbridge and Scahorse got away with a slight lead,
the others, with the exception of Amaltbea, who was left
at the coat, coming cn in a cluster until half-way along the
Straight, where Birdhill got up to the side of the two
leaders, the three coming on abreast until opposite the
Stand, where Birdhill took a clear lead, and Knightsbridge
at the same time cutting it, gave Clement an opportunity
of making his effort, which he did with a rush, but with-
out avail, as Birdhill went in an easy winner by a length ;
Knightsbridge beaten for second place by a neck; Sea-
horse was close up fourth; Incitatus fifth, Harry the Great
next, with Harmony whipper-in.
The Longford Castle Stakes of 25 soya each, for two-yr-
olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 61b; certain allowances.

Half a mile. 16 subs.
Mr. J. Clark's]Elcot's dam colt, Sat 10113 . • (J. Snowden) 1
Mit. C. napel's Bright Cloud, 80 711, . (O. 1 ordham) 2
Mr. A. Taylor's ost 61b
Mr. H. Hill's The Knave of Trumps, Bst 71b .. (A. Day) 4
Mr. W. Day's Palmistry filly, Bst 31b (J. Adams) 5

The betting opened at 5 to 4 agst The Knave of Trumps,
and 7 to 4 agst Elcot's dam colt, and closed at 5 b 2
each agst Overture, Elcot's dam colt, and the Knave of
Trumps, and 4 to 1 agst Bright Cloud.

The five got off on excellent terms, all lying in a line
until half the distance was cleared, when the Palmistry
filly took a slight lead, which she soon gave to Bright Cloud,
Overture, and the Elcot's dam colt, the three running
abreast to within a few strides of the chair, where the
Elcot's dam colt got his head slightly in front, and won a
splendid ra3o by half a length ; three-quarters of a
length between the second and third ; Tho Knave of
Trumps was several lengths off, fourth. The Palmistry filly
beaten off.

The Longleat Stakes, a Handicap of 10 soya each, with
50 added by the Marquis of Bath; for three-yr-olds
and upwards; winners extra. One mile and a half. 22

subs.
Mr. Payne's Rockley, 5 yrs, 7st 71b (Drew) 1
Lord Anglesey's Caledon, 3 yrs, Gst 21b (J. Plumb) 2
Mr. J. Clark's Springbok, 3 yrs, Gst 71b (Cannon) 3
- - -

The following also ran :—Highflyer, Schism, Entremet,
Incitatus, and Avongrove.

The betting opened at 7 to 4 taken about Highflyer, and
closed at 5 to 2 agst Caledon, 3 to 1 agst Highflyer, 5 to 1
agst Avongrove, 11 to 2 agst Schism, 8 to 1 agst Rockley,
10 to 1 agst Entremet.

Caledon, having Schism as his next follower, made the
running to the bottom turn, Entremet, Rockley, and High-
flyer going on next, Avongrove, Springbok, and Incitatus
last. Immediately after rounding the turn into the
straight the lot took close order, coming on nearly in a line
down the dip, on rising which Caledon, Entremet, and
Springbok took a slight lead, Schism falling back beaten.
Opposite the Stand Caledon had a clear lead, Rockley and
Springbok second and third. When within a few strides of
the chair Rockley got up to Caledon, and running the
longest gained the decision of the judge in his favour by a
neck, Caledon beating Springbok for second place by a
length and a half; Entremet and Highflyer close up next.
The Wilton Park Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 50 added,
for 2-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 61b ; winners

extra. T.Y.C. Three-quarters of a mile. 17 subs.
Mr. W. Day's Doralice colt, Bst 101 b (J. Adams) 1
Mr. T. Parr's Judex, Bst 101 b (Clement) 2
Mr. J. H. Wyndham's Toni Tom, Bst 101 b (G Fordham) 3
Mr. Morris' Netherby, Sat 101 b (A. Day) 4
Mr. E. Brayley's The Dictator, Bst 101 b (Page) 5
Betting-5 to 4on the Doralice colt, 4to 1 agst Tom
Tom, 6 to 1 agst Judex.
After settling into their places Netherby took the lead,
having Judex second, The Dictator third, Tom Tom and
the Doralice colt, side by side, last. A quarter of a mile
from home the Doralice colt joined Judex and Netherby,
when the latter fell back, and Judex, with the Doralice colt,
had the finish to themselves, the latter, after a fine set-to,
winning on the post by a head; Tom Tom two length,'
from the second; Netherby several lengths off, fourth;
The Dictator last.

The South-Western Railway Plato of 25 sovs, added to
a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, for all ages ; mares and
geldings allowed 31b, with selling allowances, winners
extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. T. Sadler's Matin Bell colt, 2 yrs, sst 101 b (£2O)
(Cannon) 1
Lord 'Westmoreland's Maid of Tees colt, 2 yrs, sst 101 b
(nO) (S. Adams) 2
Mr, Wooleot's Homily filly, 2 yrs, sst 71b (L2O)
(Dowling) 3

Mr. T. Hopper's Delhi, sst 13Ib
Mr. M. Simpson's The Stranger, Gst 131 b (Mr. Hopper) 0
The betting opened at 5 to 4 on Yellow Dwarf, but closed
at 6 to 4 agst Rarey, 3 to 1 agst Raby, and 5 to 1 agst Yel-
low Dwarf. Rarey made all the running, and won by two
lengths ; a bad third.
The Members' Plate (Handicap) of 5 sous each, 1 ft, with
.50 added; winners extra; the second to save his stake.
One mile. 30 subs.
Mr. Jackson's Tim Whiffler, 3 yrs, lot 41b (inc Slb ex)
(Doyle) 1
Mr. C. Peck, jun.'s, Pembroke, 3 yrs, Gat..(llardcastle) 2
Mr. C. A. Rogers's Queen of Tramps, 3 yrs, (Ist 31b
(Blackburn) 3
Mr. Ringrosse's Donne Canne, 3 yrs, Gst 51b (inc slb ex) 4
The following also ran :—Swcetsauce, Longshot, and
Ladybird,
Betting-2 to lon Tim Whiffler—G to 1 agst Longshot
and 7 to 1 agst Pembroke.
Donne Canne made the running to the turn, when the
lot closed, and ran together to the Stand, where Doyle gave
the favourite his head, and won in a canter by a neck ; two
lengths separated the second and third ; same between
third and fourth.
The Birdsall Plate (Handicap) of 30 soya, for all ages
winners extra ; the winner to be sold for 30 sow.
Straight half mile.
Mr. Bowes's Donner and Blitz, 5 yrs, Sat.... (Custance) 1
Mr. R. Lawson's Curatrix, 3 yrs, Gst Gib.. (Hardcastle) 2
Mr. C. Foxton ns Miller o' the Rye,
.3 yrs, 7st 2lb
(Metcalfe) 3
The following also ran :—Lord of the Tees, Dora, Bar-
bara Allan, and Fugleman's Daughter.
Donner una Blitz —2 to 1 agst
Curatrix-6 to 1 agst Fugleman's Daughter-7 to 1 agst
any other.
Won by a short head ; a length and a half between
second and third.
The Harkaway Cup, value 50 soya, by subscribers of 5 sous
each; 13st each; winners extra; gentlemen riders. Two
miles.
Mr. W. J. Simpson's Rarey, 6 yrs, 13st (Mr. C. Pears) 1
Captain Bowyer's Sir Hercules, aged, 12st
(Hon. C. Lane Fox) 2
Mr. H. Lambert's Doctor Malcolm, 6 yrs, 13st
(Mr. C. Boynton) 3
Betting-7 to 4on Rarey-2 to 1 agst Doctor Malcolm.
Won by half a distance.
The Volunteer Rifle Plate and Consolation Scramble
did not fill.

BOYAL TilAnifES YACLIT CLUB.

ALARMING ACCIDENT.

Hitherto during the quarter ofaCentury in which
the spirit of emulation and improvement in yacht-
building and yacht-sailing has been fostered by this
important club giving valuable prizes for competi-
tion. its regattas have passed off year by year un-
marked by any mischance; but yesterday an acci-
dent occurred which might have placed the lives of
upwards of three hundred persons on board the club
steamer the Prince of Wales in imminent peril, and
as it was created considerable alarm, although pro-
videntially unattended with serious consequences ;
and here, before proceeding to further details, it is
but just to Lord Alfred Paget, the noble commodore
of the club, to state that the disaster was in no way
attributable to any mismanagement on his part,
but, on the contrary, had his directions been com-
plied all probability have
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Yachts. Tons. Owners.
Christabel 4B ..
Mr. H. H. Kennard
Marina
.50 ~ J. C. Morice.
Phosphorus
Glance ........
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Audas •• • •

The prizes were a very handsome salver and tea
and coffee service, of a new and elegant design,
chased in rosettes, and gilt, manufactured for the
Exhibition by Hancock, value £lOO, and a second
prize, value £4O, for the second boat. Course, from
Erith to the Nore Light and back, with a time al-
lowance of half-a-minute per ton. There was consi-
derable interest excited by the race, as is usual with
those in this club, and it was increased by the repu-
tation of a new boat, the Phosphorus, as a fast
sailer, where the renown earned by the others
made each of them the favourite.

The Prince of Wales steamer had been engaged
by the club for the conveyance of members and
their friends, and left London-bridge a little after
ten, with Lord Alfred Paget, the commodore, the
rest of the officers, and a party to the number we
have above stated. The vessel proceeded to Erith,
where the yachts were found at their stations, and
were inspected by the commodore. At 11h. 50m.
a gun was fired by direction of the noble commo-
dore for the start, and the Christabel, which cer-
tainly had a very good position, went away with
an extraordinary lead, followed by the Phosporus,
Marina, Glance, and Audax. For two or three
minutes only they were in sight, there being a very
stiff and favourable breeze from the southward of
west. Instead of being ready to follow, the
steamer's anchor and a few fathoms of chain had to
be got up, and this ceremony took so long that the
yachts were not overtaken until they reached
Gravesend, where the Christabel was first, Marina
second, Audax third, Glance fourth, and Phospho-
rus last, the latter rigging a bowsprit, she having
unfortunately just earried her's away. There was
at that time a gap of 50 or 60 yards between the
Christabel and Marina, which soon became shor-
tened, and they were abreast. Some very smart
sailing followed, and resulted in the Marina passing
her opponent to leeward. Off the Chapman she
had a lead of 200 yards, and retained it to the
Nore Light, where the accident occurred to which
we have alluded. At 2h. 3m. the Marina jibbed at
the Light as usual from the southward to the north-
ward, at which time the Prince of Wales steamer
was dead in her course, at about 100 yards above
the Light. Lord Alfred Paget, who was on the
paddle-box, had directed the captain of the
steamer to take her as usual below the Nore Light,
when he replied, as is supposed with a view of giv-
ing the spectators a better view of the turning, that
he would take her in a line with it, and was pro-
ceeding to do so when tho yacht came down upon
him. The owner of the Marina luffed as much as
he could, and the crew shouted to the steamer. Lord
Alfred immediately, from his nautical experience,
saw the imminent danger in which all were placed,
and called out to the captain of the steamer to turn
her astern, and endeavour was made to get her out
of the way, but it was too late, and the bowsprit of
the Marina struck the steamer on the port bow
with such force as to open one of her iron plates,
stave the timber, and admit a quantity of water.
Tow and blankets were immediately resorted to to
atop the leakage ; and although the officers of the
club did all that gentlemanly feeling could suggest
to allay the consternation, it was general, although
the exact amount of the mischief was not commu-
nicated to the ladies on board. By the accident
the woodwork at the head of the steamer and the
decorations were flattened and broken, while the
yacht was much damaged. Her bowsprit was forced
right in, carrying away the bits, windlass, and
k€vel of the mast. Many were thrown down on
board the boats, but fortunately none were hurt.
As the Marina was unable to proceed any further,
she was taken in tow by the steamer to Gravesend,
where she was left for repairs. Owing to the col-
lision and its consequences no guns were fired, and
no time taken at the rounding, but at the moment
of the Marina's jibbing she was above a minute and
a quarter ahead of the Christabel, the Audax being
next, then the Phosphorus. It was some time be-
fore the boats were again overtaken, and then the
Christabel was leading, the Audax being second,
and the Phosphorus third. In this way they worked
through the Hope and St. Clement's, and arrived
at Erith in the following times :
h. m. a.
Christabel
Audax ........ 6 47 45
Glance 5 52 0
Phosphorus ..

By this the Christabel won the first prize, Glanco
second by two minutes and a half.
A committee of the best yachtsmen on board,
headed by Lord Alfred Paget, was promptly held,
to determine what colas° should be pursued re-
specting the Marina, when it was resolved to recom-
mend to the club, besides the prizes given to the

two first boats, that a further prize, value £lO be
presented to the owner of the Marina, who ex
pressed his lively sense of the liberal suggestion.
Lord Alfred Paget presented the prizes to the
owners of the Christabel and Glance in the usual
way.