The Sun.
London, England, 1862-07-11 00:00:00

WORCESTER SUMMER MEETING.-JULY 10.

The weather was gloomy and cold, but continued fine,
yet the company on the first of the two days was not so
numerous as usual at the summer gathering of " ye faith-
ful citizens" on the bank of the Severn. The racing was
excellent. Subjoined are details of the running :

'The Croome Handicap of 15 soya each, h ft, with 100

added, for all ages; winners extra. About three-quar-

ters of a mile. 23 subs.
Lord Coventry's Exchequer, 3 yrs, 6st 8113.. (Maidment) 1
Captain Christie's Lady Clifden, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b
(Fordham) 2
Mr. T. Hughes's Flash in the Pan, 6 yrs, 7st
(Midgeley) 3
Betting-6 to 4on Lady Clifden, sto 2 agst Exchequer,
3 to 1 agst Flash in the Pan.
Lord Coventry's colt showed in front, with the other
pair in close attendance, to the straight run in, where he
took a clear lead. The favourite drew up, however, and
at the Stand challenged Exchequer. A hard struggle en-
sued, the favourite, however, :ailing to get up, was beaten
a neck ; four lengths between second and third.
The Trial Handicap of 5 soya each, with 30 added, for all
ages ; winners extra. About 1 mile. 6 subs.

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Mr. Barber's Doncaster, 5 yrs, Bst 41b (Cresswell) 1
Mr. E. W, Taylor's Grand Vizier, 2 yrs, sst 71b (T. Ede) 2

Betting-4 to lon Doncaster, who assumed the lead on
making the turn for home, and won by 20 lengths.
The Madresfield Juvenile Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each,
with 30 added ; for two-yr-olds ; colts, Ost ; fillies and
geldings, Bst 101 b; selling allowances. Half a mile. 5

subs.
Mr. Lincoln's Abernethy, 7st (X4O) (Williamson) 1
Mr. T. Cliff's Devotee, 7st (Z4O) (Midgeley) 2
Mr. Chapman's Dukeof Cambridge, 7st (L4O) (Cresswell) 3
Mr. Vaughan's Maurice, 7st (£4O) (E. Taylor) 4
Mr, T. Steven's Rose de Clare, 6st 101 b (S4O) Pearson) 5
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Betting-7 to 4 agst Devotee, 7to 2 agst Maurice, 4to
1 agst Duke of Cambridge, 10 to 1 agst Abernethy.
When the start was effected the Duke of Cambridge led
the way, followed by Abernethy, who was immediately at-
tended by Rose de Clare, the favourite being last. The
Duke of Cambridge was beaten on arriving at the cords,
and the lead was left in possession of Abernethy, who car-
ried on the running and won easily by a length. The fa-
vourite took the second place at the half distance, and
secured the second position four lengths in advance of Duke
of Cambridge. The winner was sold to Mr. Sopp, trainer,
for 216 guineas.
A Handicap Plate of 50 sovs, for all ages ; winners extra.

About a mile.
Mr. T. Hunt's Jacob, 5 yrs, 7st 21b (Thomas) 1
Mr. W. Holman's Jessie Brown, 4 yrs, 7st 61b(J.Holman) 2
Mr. Barber's Doncaster, 5 yrs, 9st 71b (inc 71b extra)
(Cresswell) 3
Mr. Lincoln's Queen of Clubs, 2 yrs, sst 71b
(Williamson) 4
Captain Christie's Sweet Jessamine, 3 yrs, Est 21b
Grimshaw) 5
Mr. T. Golby's Stowell, 2 yrs, sst 101 b (E. Taylor) 6
Betting—Even on Doncaster, 5 to 1 agst Jessie Brown,
6 to 1 each agst Jacob and Sweet Jessamine.
After breaking away on one occasion the half dozen com-
petitors were despatched on excellent terms, the front trio
for a few strides comprising Jessie Brown, Sweet Jessa-
mine, and Jacob, but Jessie Brown quickly retiring left the
other pair in possession of the lead, the rest close up. Mak-
ing the turn for home, Sweet Jessamine ran out and took
Queen of Clubs with her. The lead was then held by Jacob,
who continued first throughout, Doncaster being beaten at
the distance, from which point Jessie Brown made a vigo-
rous attempt to overhaul Jacob, but failed, and was beaten
two lengths ; a bad third.

The Worcestershire Stakes (Handicap) of 10 sovs each, 5 ft,
and only 3 if declared, with 100 added ; winners extra.
The New Course, one mile three furlongs. 67 subs, 47

of whom pay 3 sovs each.
Lord Coventry's Exchequer, 3 yrs, 7st 9lb (in. 71b ex.)
(J. Adams) 1
Mr. Treen's Montebello, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (in. 101 b ex.)
(J. Grimshaw) 2
Mr. T. Parr's Dusk, 3 yrs, 7st 101 b (Clement) 3
Mr. IL Sopp's Mily, 3 yrs, 6st 51b (Maidrnent) 4
The following also ran :—Sycophant, Coronet, Viscount
Brignall, and Everlasting.

Betting-11 to Bon Montebello, 100 to 15 agst Exche-
quer, 7 to 1 agst Dusk. 10 to 1 agst Coronet.
At the first attempt the lot went away simultaneously,
Sycophant advancing to the front immediately " the office"
was given; he being closely followed by Mily, Montebello,
Dusk, 'Viscount Brignall, and Everlasting; Exchequer and
Coronet being
about a quarter of a mile Montebello took a slight lead,
Sycophant lying
the last pair. When they had proceeded
takiarrivingng a pull at his horse which let up
Everlasting, who
went en abreast with Mily and Sycophant. At the half-
in company with Exchequer,
mile post Montebello reduced the gap Dusk had made, and,
the cords dusk was beaten, and, declining into third place,
left the lead with Montebello, Exchequer running by his
ran forward. Approaching
side. When they got to the cords Exchequer got slightly
in front, but was joined by the favourite. A most punish-
sing and =brilliant race ensued, the result being in doubt
until the judge's number was hoisted; opposite the stand
the favourite appeared to have the best of the struggle, but
Lord Coventry's horse getting up in the 'Lust few strides won