The Sun.
London, England, 1853-06-16 00:00:00

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HAMPTON RACES—WEDNESDAY.
Ever since the new management commenced opera-
tions, a gradually marked improvement has been percep-
tible in the character of Hampton races, and this year
not the !east important improvement was intended to be
effected by the abolition of heat races, but although at
the time of entering for the Innkeepers' Plate it was
distinctly stated by the secretary that the race would
not be in heats, and some of the horses were actually
entered on that express understanding, yet as the con-
ditions originally published in the sheet calendar con-
fined the plate to " the best of heats," the stewards
decided that no alteration could be made. A step has,
however, been taken in the right direction, and next
year the abolition of those turf-abominations—leat races
is certain.
The disappointment threatened by the heavy rain of
the two previous days was early in the morning satisfac-
torily dispelled by cheering indications of a change of
weather, and although at times some watery clouds
drifted slowly over, the day, as it advanced, was cha-
racterised by gladdening influences.
Owing, however, to the military attractions at Chob-
ham, the attendance of company on the Hurst fell con-
siderably short of an average. For the mere pleasure
of tile°ie.
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The course was well kept by a body of the A division
of police—not a single accident occurring to mar the
pleasure of the proceedings.
As a proof of the determination of the managers to
secure the patronage and approbation of the racing
community, a new weighing stand was erected next the
stewards' stand with separate entrance for trainers and
jockeys, an arrangement which had tho effect of facili-
tating the business there. On the Thames side of the
course permanent posts and chains have been placed
from the betting stand down to the ferry, and it is in-
tended by next year to have a similar line on the oppo-
site side down to the gravel pits, and to place permanent
posts and rails round the top turn, generally a place of
danger.
The only drawback on the efficiency of the arrange-
ments was in the delay and blunders that were made in
putting up some of the horses' numbers.
The subjoined details of the running render further
comment here unnecessary
STAND PLATE of 60 sovs. (handicap) for all ages.
Winners extra. Once round and a distance.
Mr. T. Stevens's Nonsuch by Faugh a Ballagh
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6s (Wells) 1
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5 yrs, Est 121 b (Rickards) 2
w Stamford, t 91 b'
Mr. Knowles's Pearl, 3 yrs, Gst 71b (Hiett) 3
The following also ran :—Puritan, Sweetheart, Teles-
cope, and Domino.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Nonsuch, 4to 1 each agst Pearl
and Telescope, and 6 to 1 each agst Sweetheart and
Stamford. Telescope and Stamford made the running
alternately to the Moulsey-road, crossing the further
side of the course, where Telescope gave way, and Non-
such went to the post, with Stamford in close attend-
ance. A fine race home with the two, ended in favour
of Nonsuch by a head. A length between 2d and 3rd.
Sweetheart a bad 4th.
CLAREMONT STAKES of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft, with 50
added for two-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b • and fillies,
Bst 31b. Winner extra. Half-a-mile. 49 subs.)
Mr. Gulliver's Village Lass by Pyrrhus the First
Bst 61b (including 31b extra) (Yates) 1
Mr. J. Brown's Balmoral, by Lanercost, Bst 61b (in-
cluding 31b extra) (Wells) 2
Mr. J. Scott's Mabel, Bst 31b (A. Day.) 3
Betting-3 to 1 agst Village Lass, 4to 1 agst Bal-
moral, 5 to 1 each agst Cranbourne and Mabel, 7 to 1
agst Starlight Bess colt. A very bad start, Mabel,
Chantress, and some others lost a good deal of ground ;
Chantress, after running a few yards, put her foot into
a hole and came down on her head. Lioness made the
running to the bend, where the lead was taken, by
Evasion filly, who carried it on until they were within
the distance, when Village Lass went to the front, fol-
lowed by Balmoral ; the latter, after a good effort, was
beaten three quarters of a length, a length and half be-
tween second and third, Lioness was fourth, Oran-
bourne, Evasion filly, and Starlight Bess colt the next
three.
SURREY AND MIDDLESEX STAKES (Handicap) of 20
sovs. each ; 10ft, and 5 only if declared, &c., with 50
added. 'Winners extra. The owner of the second
horse to save his stake. Two miles. (33 subs., 23
of whom pay 5 sovs each.)
Mr. W. Cooper's Torment, by Alarm, 3 yrs, Est 81b
(including 71b extra) (Wells) 1
Mr. C. Liley's Tavistoek, 3 yrs, 7st llb (Preece) 2
Mr. Knowles's Pearl, 3 yrs, Est 121 b (Hiett) 3
The following also ran : Rackapelt, Hampton,

Betting—Even on Torment, 2 to 1 agst Rackapelt, 7
to 1 each agst Tavistock and Hampton. The race
admits of little description. The favourite led off,
Tavistock, Pearl, Rackapelt, and Hampton, lying well
together in her wake. After rounding the top turn,
Tavistock took second place. At the lower end of the
course, Torment increased her lead, and galloping on,
won hard held by two lengths. Six lengths between
the second and third—Hampton at a long interval was
fourth. Rackapelt trotted in, and did not pass the
chair.

INNKEEPERS' PLATE of 30 sows., added to a sweepstakes
of 3 sows. each, for 3-yr olds and upwards. The
winner to he sold for 501. Allowances if to be sold
for less. Three quarters of a mile. (9 subs.)
Mr. Sufflin's Antonina, by The Emperor, 3 yrs,
(50/.), sst 1 lib (Wells) 1 1
Mr. Payne's Cotton Lady, 4 yrs (501.), Est 111 b
(Rickards) 0 2
Mr. Sait's Ventre-h-Terre, 5 yrs (501.), 7st 21b
(T. Sherwood) 2 0
Mr. French's Ada, 3 yrs, (501.), sst 111 b (Palmer) 0 0
Mr. B. Land's Massaroni, 3 yrs (801.), 6st 41b
(Land, jun.) 0 0
Mr. J. Barnard's Lady Isabel, 4 yrs (501.),
6st 111 b (Hiett) 0 dr
Mr. Cooper's Tittle Tattle, 3 yrs (501.), sst 111 b
(Cowley) 0 dr
First heat-6 to 4 asst Antonina, 4to 1 each agst
Massaroni, Ventre-h-Terre, and Cotton Lady. Won
by a length.
Second heat-6 to 4on Antonina, 3to 1 agst Massa-
roni. Won by a length ; Ada a bad third. The winner
was afterwards sold for 250 guineas, the fund thereby
realising upwards of 200 sovs.
CORINTHIAN STAKES of 10 SM. each, 5 ft, with 25
added ; three-year-olds and upwards ; penalties and
allowances. Gentleman riders. The winner to be
sold for 200 sovs. if demanded. Once round and a
distance. 6 subs.
Ca,pt. Little's Clothworker, by the Prime Warden,
aged, list 91b (Owner) 1
Mr. J. D. Shafto's King of Troy, 4 yrs, lOst 71b
(Mr. Elwes) 2
Capt. Rowley's Bordeaux, 6 yrs, list 91b (Owner) 3
Mr. Berkeley's Dame Tattle, 4 yrs, lOst 71b (Owner) 4
Betting-6 to 4 agst King of Troy, sto 2 each agst
Clothworker and Bordeaux.
Clothworker, entered in Mr. Bignell's name, made
the running to the Moulsey-road, where the King of
Troy went up on the inside and obtained a slight advan-
tage, which be held to the distance, where Clothworker
went a-head and won cleverly by three-parts of a length ;
Caine distance between the second and third. Before
the race an objection was made to Clothworker on the
ground that he was not the property of a gentleman
qualified according to the articles. Capt. Little sup-
ported the right of Clothworker to start, and the
stewards decided that as the horse was bona fide Capt.
Little's property he was entitled to run.

BETTING ON THE COURSE.
NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.
sto 1 agst Goldfinder.
6to 1 agst Colsterdale.
Bto 1 agst Chief Justice.
Bto 1 agst Garforth.
10 to 1 agst Coomberlond Statbesmon

GOODWOOD STAKES.
12 to 1 agst Abdallah.
12 to 1 agst Sextus.
12 to 1 agst Little Harry.
20 to 1 agst Mese*Tito.

ST. LEGER.
6to 4 agst West Australian.
5 to 1 agst Cineas.
DERBY, 1854.
'25 to 1 each agst Marley Hill, Blight, and Prinoe
Arthur.

ORDER or RUNNING THIS DAY.
2.0 Visitors' Plate.
2.40 Railway Plate.
3.15 Her Majesty's Plate.
4.0 Richmond Plate.
4.35 Scurry Stakes.
5.15 Handicap Sweepstakes.

BEVERLEY.—WEDNESDAY.
KINGSTON-ON-HULL STAKES
Bridesmaid
Snowdon Dunhill
Five ran.
BEVERLEY CUP.

Haricot
Alp
Happy Joe

Eight ran. Won easy.
DRIFFIELD STAKES.

Uncleared..
Whitenose

Four ran.
BISHOP BURTON STAKES
Brown Brandy
Colt by Ratan

Five ran.
HOLDERNESS HUNT STAKES.
Smuggler Bill

Galelio
Sutler..
Curfew

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