The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-12 00:00:00

LEICESTER.

Tho borough nomination took place yesterday in the
market-place. Upwards of 15,000 persons were present. Mr
R. Augrave nominated Mr. William U. Heygate, Conser-
vative, and Mr. C. R. Crossley seconded the nomination.
Mr. W. Biggs proposed Mr. Peter Alfred Taylor, and Mr.
G. Toiler seconded the motion. Mr. J. Whetstone nomi-
nated Mr. John Dove Harris, and Mr. T. T. Paget seconded
the nomination. Tho show of hands was declared to be in
favour of Messrs. Taylor and Harris. A poll was demanded
in behalf of Mr. Heygate.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ABINGDON RACES-TUESDAY.

This pleasant meeting was inaugurated very successfully,
and although the racing was not of an important character
it was interesting, and the weather being delightfully fine
it is not surprising that the attendance was very large, a
large number of carriages, filled by many of the notables of
the neighbourhood, extending in a long line opposite the

stand and in the roar of the saddling paddock. The ring
was well patronised, and, notwithstanding the counter at-
tractions of Pontefract, all the principal bookmakers of the
southern district wore present. The course has undergone
some improvement since last year, an efficient saddling pad-
dock being added, which tends greatly to the comfort of
owners, trainers, and jockeys. Racing commenced at two

o'clock with the Trial Stakes for all ages, which, with the
other events of the day, will be found described in the sub-
joined return :
The Trial Stakes of 5 sons each, 2 ft, with 50 added, for all
ages ; certain penalties and allowances ; T.Y.C. Three-
quarters of a mile. 18 subs.
Lord Bateman's Queen of Trumps, 6 yrs, 9st 21b
(T. French 1
Capt. Machell's Lucky Star, 4 yrs, 9st lib (A. Edwards 2
Capt. King's Gem of the Sea, 5 yrs, lOst (J. Goater 3
The following also ran :—Mainsail, The Eland, The
Judge, Fugleman, School Girl, and Sequence.
Betting-2 to lon Queen of Trumps, 7to 1 agst Lucky,
Star, 9 to 1 agst Gem of the Sea, and 20 to 1 " bar three.'
After running 50 yards, Queen of Trumps rushed to the
front, her immediate follower being Sequence, next to
whom were Lucky Star and Mainsail, the rest being tailed
off. At the distance, Lucky Star took second place, and
Gem of the Sea and Fugleman passed Sequence. Opposite
the stand Lucky Star made an effort to reach Queen of
Trumps, but she won, hard held, by a length and a half.
Gem of the Sea a bad third, Fugleman was fourth, Sequence
fifth, School Girl last.
The Marcham Park Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 40 soya, for
2 and 3-yr-olds ; selling and other allowances. Three
quarters of a mile. 6 subs.

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Capt. Machell's Mongrel, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b, Xso(A.Edwards 1
Mr. E. Brayley's Lady Rollo, 3 yrs, 7st 131b,X50(Canuon 2
Mr. Lowden's Thor, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b, £5O (Payne 3
Mr. Whittaker's Bismarck, 2 yrs, ist 101b,.£150(H.Covey 4
Mr. Saxon's Bonny Lass, 3 yrs, Bst 41b, £5O (Clement 5
Betting-5 to 4on Mongrel, 3to 1 agst Thor, Bto 1 agst
Lady Rollo, and 20 to 1 agst Bismarck. The running was
taken up by Lady Rollo, Thor and Mongrel lying next.
They ran thus to the turn, when Mongrel took second
place, and, heading Lady Rollo opposite the stand, won by
half a length. Thor was a bad third, Bismarck fourth, and
Bonny Lass last a long way. The winner was bought by
Mr, Brayley for 220 guineas.
The Berkshire Stakes of 15 soya each, 10 ft, 3 only if de-
clared, with 100 added ; winners extra. About two miles.
15 subs, 8 of whom pay 3 sovs each.
Mr. E. Brayley's Folios, 4 yrs, Bst 71b (A. Cowley) 1
Mr. J. B. Starkey's Minstrel, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (Fordham) 2
Mr. Fleming's Jeannette, 4 yrs, 7st 71b (Carter) 3
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