The Sun.
London, England, 1865-10-25 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING-TUESDAY.
THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE.

Memorable for its largo entry and the presence of Gladia-
tour, a three-year-old with 9st 121 b, which headed the list
of acceptances, the Cambridgeshire of 1865 will be stamped
as an event somewhat out of the common run in the history
of handicapping.

That Gladiateur, great horse as he is, could win with such
a cry slier as has been imposed, nearly all the best judges of
the dui have pronounced an impossibility. In the face of
that, the public have backed him with an eagerness and
confidence under the circumstances unparalleled. Directly
it was known that Count de Lagrange intended to start
him, they " rushed" on, as the phrase is, and through evil
and good report, bad weather and good, hard going and
soft, stuck to their favourite without flinching. True, he
retrograded in the betting yestertday morning, consequent
on the heavy rain of Sunday, but last night he was restored
to favour, and the money seemed as abundant and the
backers as eager as ever. There is no doubt that the simple
act of the horse starting with such a weight has created
this confidence on the part of the public. There is no more
astute judge in England than the trainer of Gladiateur,
while it is well known that his owner, and probably many
in France besides, would not see him defeated for double
and treble the value of the great handicap. On their judg-
ment the majority relied.
The day was brilliantly fine, and the attendance more
than equalled that of former years. Their Royal Highnesses
the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred, accompanied by
the Duke of Cambridge, arrived by special train shortly
before 2 o'clock, and witnessed the race from tho Stand.
Some members of the French Jockey Club were also pre-
sent to witness the running of their great champion. The
course, though much cut up and rather soft going in some
places, did not promise to materially interfere with chances.
Nine events were set for decision—too large a number, con-
sidering the delay sure to arise in getting together such a
field as was expected for the great race. From 35 to 40
starters would, it was said, put in an appearance, and that
Mr. M'George would quickly despatch them seemed too
much to hope.

The betting last night ranged ever a large number of
horses, and the coming of Moldavia and the restoration of
Gladiateur to favour were about the most noteworthy inci-
dents of the evening. The morning saw the new comer
almost equal favourite with Frovisor, while the French
horse again slightly declined. Speculation, however, on
such a field was of course extensive, and we must refer our
readers to the return below for fuller information. After
nearly an hour's delay the welcome cry of " Off" turned all
eyes to catch the first glimpse of the advancing squadron,
36 in number, as they came up the hill. The first glance
showed that the French colons were not in the van, and
that Moldavia, Nu, Gardevianre, and The Duke alone looked
formidable. It was a fine race between Mr. Sutton's mare
and Nu, the former, generally supposed to be a non-stayer
and to prefer a three-quarter of a mile course, winning by
a neck. The Duke, going exceedingly well, and looking a
winner, broke down at the half distance, finished fourth.
Gladiateur never showed in the race, and the great favou-
rite, Provisor, was last. As correct an account of the race
as the very limited accommodation provided by the New-
market authorities for seeing an important event of this
description will be found below.
The Craven Free Handicap of 25 sovs each, 5 ft, for 2-yr-
olds ; winners extra. Bretby Stakes Course. 9 subs.
The highest weight accepting being 7st 81b, it was raised
to Bst 101 b, and the others in proportion.
Mr. E. J. Sayer's Her Ladyship, 6st 121 b Grimshaw) 1
Baron Rothschild's Tourmalin, Bst 101 b (Daley 2
Mr. S. Thellnson's Actloa, Bst 41b (Fordham 3
Mr. Fleming's Cecrops, Bst 51b Norman 4
Count Batthyany's Blackthorn, 7st 111 b (Hibbard 5
Capt. Rennie's Queen Mary, Bst 31b (A. dwards 6
Betting-2 to lon Her Ladyship.
When fairly in their places Cecrops took a clear lead,
waited upon by Her Ladyship to the Bushes. Here the for-
mer was beaten and gradually gave way, and the running
was then taken up by Her Ladyship, who retained her ad-
vantage to the end, and won very easily by a length. There
between the second and third. The
were three lengths
others were beaten off.
The All-aged Stakes of 100 sovs. each, h ft., 15 sovs ft. if
declared in the Craven, and 25 sovs ft, if declared in the
July Meeting; these forfeits to be divided between the
first and second horses; for 2-yr-olds and upwards;
Weights for age. Bretby Stakes Course. 15 subs.
Mr. Hugh Smith's Master Richard, 4 yrs, 9st 51b
Argonaut,
Richard, who took a clear lead
(Fordham) 1
6 yrs, 9st 71b (Wells) 2
Sirue3t.tHinagw—le6yto's A 5 rogon
after running a few strides, and won in the most hollow
style by ten lengths.
Selling Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sovs. each, 10fti for