The Sun.
London, England, 1865-06-03 00:00:00

EPSOM RACES, JUNE 2.

Ranking second as the great event of the year, the Oaks,
or as it has been appropriately named, the "Ladies' day," has
again sustained its reputation, and the prestige attached to
the fillies' race brought together another enormous assem-
bly on Epsom Downs. After the overwhelming excitement
of Wednesday, the "off day"( Thursday) found little attrac-
tion except to professional turfites, who plied their pencils
with their customary industry. Fortunately the dust, which
seems to be a necessary'concomitant at Epsom once a year,
was effectually laid onT hursday night, when rain fell heavily.
Friday morning opened cloudy, and overcast, causing fears
to be entertained that rain would mar the enjoyment of the
day, but it held off, and soon the arrivals which began early
to pour into the town by every conceivable kind of convey-
ance showed that, notwithstanding the increased facilities
afforded on the iron ways, " the road" still maintains its
charms. The traffic was of course much less than on the
Derby day, but there was no lack of drags, four-in-hands,
barouches, hansom cabs, &c., whose occupants were largely
represented by the softer sex. The company en the course
was quite as numerous as usual, and the various stands
were filled almost to suffocation. The day, however, was
far from being as enjoyable as the previous one, as the
course became enveloped in a dense mist soon after the com-
mencement of the racing, and before the Oaks race rain
commenced to fall and continued throughout 4ie afternoon.
The Sport was arranged to commence with the Durdans
Stakes at 1.30, and only three wont to the post, but the re-
sult was a fine finish between Vixen and Provisor, the lat-
ter winning by a head. The Glasgow Plate brought out the
largo field of 17; the talent stood Armadillo, but the winner
turned up in Godmersham, who found some backers, from
the fact of J. Grimshaw having the mount. The great event
of the day, the Oaks Stakes, came next, set for 3 o'clock ; 19
horses were coloured on the card, and the only absentees, when
the numbers were hoisted on the telegraph board, were No
13, Belle of Kars, and No. 16, Moscowa, but Spice, not
entered on the card, being added, made up 18 starters.
Siberia and Wild Agnes both found support at as little as 9
to 4, while the next in demand was Grace Darling. Siberia
Was the first to canter, but her style of going by no means
inspired her backers with confidence. Though 20 to 1 was
offered agst Regalia, she found a host of admirers both in
the paddock and in her preliminary canter, when her long
sweeping stride induced many who stood the favourites to
save themselves on her. The race, which is fully de-
scribed elsewhere, was even an easier victory for Regalia
than the Derby was for Gladiateur. Siberia was beaten
at the distance, and had not an effort left, but Wild Agnes
ran a game mare, but with no chance from the distance of
beating the winner. The Derby and Oaks Stakes was
another of the many blows experienced during the meeting
by the gentlemen who stood Money Spinner, but the good
thing was absolutely last. The Great Surrey Foal Stakes
produced a most exciting finish between Olmar and Jack
o'Lantern, who ran a dead heat, Le Mandarin, who was
favourite, being beaten off. The Ewell Plate, which ter-
minated the meeting, was won by Indigestion. Subjoined
are details of the day's running :

The Durdans Stakes (handicap) of 10 sous each, h ft, with
50 added; winners extra. Ono mile and a quarter.
Mr. Craven's Provisor, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (Tribe 1
Mr. Hodgman's Vixen, 3 yrs, 7st (Morris 2
Mr. Hugh Smith's The Count, 4 yrs, Bst (Fordham 3
Betting—Even on Vixen, 2 to 1 agst Provisor, and 3 to
1 agst The Count. Vixen led to the half distance, when
Provisor challenged, and they ran head and head to the
finish, Provisor finally winning by a head ; The Count was
a bad third.

The Glasgow Plato (handicap) of 50 sous, for all ages
winners extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Whittaker's Godmorsham, 3 yrs, Gst 81b (J.Grimshaw) 1
Mr. Naylor's Fiancee, 5 yrs, 7st 111 b (Challoner) 2
Lord Westmorland's Columbia, 5 yrs, 7st 101b...(Morris) 3
The following also ran :—Reindeer, Glendusk, Leoville,
Armadillo, Mysterious Lady, Rosina, Arabia, Templar,
Surney, Champion, Sidewind's dam filly, Hazeldean, Queen
of Holland, and Memento.

Betting-5 to 2 agst Armadillo, sto 1 agst Godmersham,
6to 1 agst Glendusk, 10 to 1 agst Columbia, 100 to 8 each
age Reindeer, andFiancee, and 100 to 7 agst Rosina. Colum-
bia made play followed by Fiancee and Godmersham
to the stand, where Columbia gave way to the two just
mentioned, with whom a fine race ensued, apparently all
in favour of Fiancee to within a dozen strides of the finish,
when Godmersham headed Mr. Naylor's filly, and won by a
neck. Four lengths separated the second and third, and
Glendusk was fourth, close up, Rosina fifth, and the two
next were Templar and Armadillo.

The Eighty-Seventh Oaks Stakes of 50 sovs each, h ft,
for 3-yr-old fillies, Bst 101 b each. The owner of the
second horse to receive 100 sovs out of the stakes.
Mr. Harlock's Regalia, Bst 101 b (Norman) 1
Mr. Henry's Wild Agnes, Bst 101 b (J. Osborne) 2
Baron Rothschild's Zephyr, Bst 101 b (Wells) 3
Mr. Craven's Cobweb, Bst 101 b
The following also ran :—Araucaria, Icile, La Fortune,
Miss Hobbie, Peeress, Siberia, White Duck, Sis. to General
Peel, Grace Darling, Amber, Zenobia, Celerrima, Quill,
and Spice.

Betting-9 to 4 each agst Siberia and Wild Agnes, Bto
1 agst Grace Darling, 10 to 1 agst White Duck, 100 to 8
each agst Miss Hobble and Zephyr, 20 to 1 each agst Arau-
caria and Regalia, 25 to 1 agst La Fortune, and 50 to 1
each agst Cobweb and Icicle.

After a few failures and a short delay at the post, caused
mainly by Peeress refusing to join her horses, they were
despatched at 13 minutes past 3 o'clock. Amber was first
off, but in a few strides the running was taken up by Sis.
to General Peel; Amber, Regalia, Grace Darling, and Icicle
following her in a body to the top of the hill, where Celer-
rima took fourth place—Siberia going on fifth and Wild
Agnes sixth, and behind whom was Grace Darling, who
had just previously dropped from the front rank. In the
immediate wake of this lot were Spice, Zephyr, and Quill,
whilst the rear division comprised Araucaria, Miss Hobbie,
and Peeress. Half way across the furze Wild Agnes went
to the front, having only a slight lead of Regalia and Color-
rima (who were second and third), close up with whom were
Sis. to General Peel and Siberia. Descending the hill to-
wards Tattenham-corner La Fortune ran into about sixth
place, Zephyr at the same time following the French mare,
and Cobweb, simultaneously with this movement, drew
forward. When fairly in the straight Regalia passed Wild
Agnes, next whom followed Zephyr, Cobweb, White
Duck, La Fortune, and Siberia; but long before reaching
the distance Regalia assumed a decided lead, and, com-
ing away, won with the greatest ease by six lengths.
Four lengths separated the second and third, and three
lengths divided the third and fourth. White Duck was
fifth, La Fortune sixth, Siberia seventh, and Grace Darling
eighth. Tho three last were Araucaria, Amber, and Peeress.
Net value of the stakes, £5,275. Time, 2m. 51-is.
The Derby and Oaks Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added,
for all ages ; selling and other allowances. Half a mile.

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Mr. Brayley's Blackbird, 3 yrs, 7st 51b, £5O ...(Clement. 1
Mr. W. Morris's Flageolet, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b, Xso(S.Adams 2
Mr. T. Dawson's Relic f, 3 yrs, sst 71b,
.£so...(Cameron 3
Flight f, Sylph, Viper, and Money Spinner also ran.
Betting-6 to 4 agit Money Spinner, 3to 1 agst Sylph,
and 7to 1 each agst The Relic filly and Blackbird. Imme-
diately after the start The Flight filly, Money Spinner,
Flageolet, and Sylph ran together with a slight lead,
Blackbird, Viper, and The Relic filly being next the rails.
At the enclosure the lot were together, but opposite the
stand Blackbird came out and won by a length and a half,
Flageolet defeating The Relic filly by two lengths for
second place ; Sylph was fourth, Viper fifth, Money Spinner
and Flight filly being next. The winner was bought in
for 150 gs, and Sylph was claimed for Mr. Whittaker.
The Paddock Stakes (a free handicap) of 10 sous each, 5 ft,
with 100 soya added ; the winner to be sold for 500 sous ;
winners extra. Derby Course.
Mr. Henry's Accident, 5 yrs, Bst 121 b (Deacon) 1
Mr. Ten Broeck's Kromeski, 4 yrs, 6st, car Est 41b

(Carroll) 2
Lord Powlett's Nutfinder, 8 yrs, 6st 21b, car Est 41b
...

(T. Grimshaw) 3
Mr. Jackson's Portrick, 3 yrs, 6st (Caremon) 4
Betting-6 to 5 agst Accident, sto 2 agst Nutfinder, 3to
1 agst Kromeski, and sto 1 agst Portrick. Accident made
the whole of the running, and won by five lengths ; half a
length separated second and third; Portrick was fourth,
close up.

The Great Surrey Foal Stakes of 10 sovs, with 100 sovs
added, for three-year-old colts and fillies ; penalties and
allowances. Last half of the Derby Course. 25 subs.

Mr. Watt's Olmar, Bst 101 b (J Snowdon) f 1
Mr. Bryan's Jack o'Lantern (Custance) t 2
Captain White's Joker, Bst 101 b (Perry) 3

Thor, Le Mandarin, and Celerrima also ran.

Betting-6 to 4 agst Le Mandarin, sto 2 agst Olmar and
Jack o' Lantern, 10 to 1 agst Joker. After going 200 yards
Joker took a clear lead, followed by Olmar, who was two
lengths in front of Cellerima, Jack o' Lantern lying fourth,
La Mandarin fifth, and Thor, who was obliged to be led to
the post, was last off. They ran thus into the straight,
where Olmar drew up to the quarters of Joker, and Cel-
lerima gave way to Jack o' Lantern. At the distance Joker
was beaten, and Olmar held a clear lead, but opposite the
stand Jack o' Lantern challenged, and, overhauling Olmar
at every stride, they finished a dead heat. Joker was a bad
third, Cellerima was fourth. The Frenchman and Thor
pulled up before reaching the post. Deciding heat :
Betting-11 to 8 on Jack o' Lantern. Olmar made the
whole of the running, and won by six lengths.
The Ewell Plato of 60 sovs. (Handicap) for all ages ;

winners extra. One mile.
Lord Westmorland's Indigestion, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (Carroll) 1
Mr. Whittaker's Godmersham, 3 yrs, 7st (inc. 51b extra))
(J Grimshaw 2
Mr. Wadlow's Queen of Trumps, 6 yrs, Bst 101 b
(T. French) 3
The following also ran :—The Monk, Budworth, Vixen,
Gil Blas, Lydia, and liadji's Daughter.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Indigestion, 100 to 30 agst Queen of
Trumps, 4 to 1 agst Godmersham, and 8 to 1 each agst Gil
Blas and The Monk. Lydia made play, followed by Indi-
gestion, Vixen, Queen of Trumps, and Gil Blas into the
straight, where Lydia and Gil Blas gave way to Godmer-
sham. At the distance Vixen was also beaten, and after a
fine race with the three placed, Indigestion won by a head,
half a length separated second and third ; Vixen a bad
fourth; the others passed the post whipped in by The
Monk.

ASCOT MEETING.—TUESDAY, June 1L
The Ascot Stakes of 25 sovs each, 15 ft,, and only 5 if
decla;oci to Messrs. W atherby, in London, by Tuesday,