The Sun.
London, England, 1838-06-13 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

ASCOT HEATH RACES.YESTERDAY.
A reference to our details of what was done and undone between
the meetings 1836 and 1837, and the great success of the latter,
will show that the most beneficial effects resulted from the searching
reform introduced by the Earl of Errol into the general manage-
ment of the races. Without taking up apace in enumerating what
had been done, we shall state simply that, pursuing the same ad-
mirable system, several improvements have been completed sine
the last season ; the most important one consists in the removal of
the old weighing house, and the erection of another on the opposite
side of the course, a few yards above the Royal Stand. It abounds
with convenience ; the basement is appropriated to the jockeys,
weighing, &c., and is on a far better plan than the old one ;
first floor, confined to the stewards and their personal friends, has a
most excellent view of the heath ; the roof is furnished with steps,
and is solely devoted to the use of the trainers and jockeys, who
have great reason to be thankful for the pains taken for their ac-
commodation—there is no course in Engl knil where their conve-
nience is so much studied. The erection of this stand, and the re-
gulation that the 'horses in every race shall be saddled in front of it,
altogether obviates the necessity of trainers and jockeys riding on
the course, which, in consequence, is now prohibited. The removal
of the old Stand gives a moae uniform appearance to the course, as
the line of carriages is now uninterrupted from the turn to the top.
The Judge's chair stands apart from the weighing stand on the
same side, and is inclosed, in order to prevent the annoyance. of
gratuitous opinions on the decision of the races. The Royal Stand
has been touched up, and a tent erected at the back of it as a re-
freshment room, on a level with the principal door. Equal atten-
tion has been bestowed on the course and the gallops, which are in
excellent order.
A great number of lodgings have been taken for the meeting at
Windsor, Egham, Staines, &c., but a considerable portion of the
assemblage upon the heath yesterday were merely visitors for the
day, the opportune completion of the Great Western Railway as
far as Maidenhead having offered facilities for going and returning
which have never before presented themselves. It is to be hoped
that the Directors will take means on the Cup day to prevent the
confusion and disappointment so generally complained of at Nine
Elms on the Derby day. Nothing ought to be left to chance, which
is indicated by the advertisement.
The unfavourable state of the weather in the early part of the
day naturally excited apprehensions at Windsor, not only that her
Majesty would be deterred from visiting the Heath, but that the
attendance generally would fall short of what had been previously
anticipated ; we are happy to state, however, that these fears proved
groundless, that the Queen did attend, that the company was at
once numerous and fashionable, and that the weather cleared up
towards the middle of the day, having effectually silenced all com-
plaints about the dust.

The regulations on the racecourse were perfect in every respect.
Upwards of 80 of the new police were present, under the orders of
Superintendents Grinsell (L) and May ( A), and Inspectors Pearse
(A ) and Haining (C). In immediate attendance at the Royal
Stand were Messrs. Gardiner, Ledbitter, and Copes ; Sir F. Roe
was also in attendance to administer summary justice to those who,
in the confusion of the day, were unlucky enough to mistake the
property of others for their own. With so effective a force it is

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scarcely necessary to state that the course was admirably kept, and
that the pickpockets and thimble thieves were not so successful as
they were under the old system.
At a quarter past two the Royal party entered the Old Mile ; it
consisted of seven carriages and four and a pony phaeton, attended
by a large party of outriders and yeomen prickers. In the first car-
riage were—Her Majesty the Queen, her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, his Royal Highness Prince George of Cam-
bridge, and Lady Mulgrave. In the next were—Her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, Duke and Duchess of Rich-
mond, and the Earl of Albemarle. The other carriages contained
—The Dukes of Grafton and Argyle, the Countess of Albemarle,
Lord Uxbridge, Lord Mulg,rave, Lord and Lady Errol, Lord Lil-
ford, Marquis of Conyngham, Lady Theresa Digby, Lady Caroline
Legge, Lady Laura Fitzroy, Lady Caroline Lennox, Sir R. Otway,
Sir G. Quentin, Sir H. Stovin, Colonel Cavendish, Miss Bagot,
Miss Dillon, Miss Davis, Mr. Brand, Mr. Digby, and Mr. Murray.
Most of the gentlemen appeared in the Windsor uniform. Her
Majesty was received with deafening acclamations on her appear-
ance at the window of the Royal Stand, and during her stay on the
course was repeatedly cheered by crowds of well-dressed people.
Besides the Royal party we observed—
Dukes—Portland, Rutland.
Marquises—Exeter, Tavistock.
Ladies—Wilton, Chesterfield.
Lords—Lichfield, Wilton, Jersey, H. Bentinck, G. Bentinck,
Villiers, Suffield, G. Lennox, Strathaven, Macdonald, Rosslyn,
Cantelupe, Bruce, J. Fitzroy.
Sirs J. Shelley, S. Graham.

Honourables—:.G. Anson, G. 13yng, Grosvenor, A. Villiers,
Colonel Peel.

Messieurs—Payne, Greville, Irby, Crommelin, Worrell, Sey-
mour, Batson, Etwall, M. Stanley, S. Stanley, Thornhill, L. Ste-
phens, T. A. Smith, Dolphin, &c.
The following return of the sport will show that, although abun-
dant and good, the fields, owing to the number of horses lame, or
otherwise amiss, were small :
The Oatlands Stakes of 30 sovs. each, h. ft. and only 5 if de-
clared by Saturday, June 9, with 100 added. The owner of the
second to receive back his stake. Two miles and a half. 15
Subs., nine of whom declared.
Lord Exeter's Velure, 4 yrs, 7st. bib Conolly 1
Mr. V. Dolphin's The Skater, 5 yrs, 7st. 511.,
Mr. Wickham's Pincher, aged, Bst... 3
Afr.W. M. Stanley's Willesden, 5 yrs, 7st. 9lb 4
Duke of Richmond's Bracelet, 3 yrs, 103 t. 51b
Betting-2 to 1 agst Velure, 2to 1 agst Willesden, 4to 1 agst
Skater, 6 to llagst Bracelet, and 1 to 1 agst Pincher.—Pincher
made good running, followed by Willesden, to the starting-post of
the old mile, where Skater took second place, Bracelet shutting up
at the same point. Just before reaching the turn Willesden went
up to Pincher, and they entered the straight running abreast. At
the distance both dropped off, and Velure and Skater, singling
themselves out, ran so severe a race home that the last stride only
gave the race to Velure by a neck.
A Plate of 501. for maiden horses at the time of starting; three
years old, ist. 41b ; four years, Bst. 81b ; five years and upwards,
93t. 21b. Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Swinley Course.
Captain Williamson's 31iryan, 4 yrs ..S. Mann 1
Capt. Gardnor's hr. c. by Gaberlunzie, out of Cinderella, 3 yrs 2
Mr. F. Craven's Brockhampton, 3 yrs
Duke of Grafton's Unique, 3 yrs

Betting-2 to 1 agst Cinderella, sto 2 agst Mirvan, 4to 1 agst
Brockhampton, and 3 to 1 agst Unique (takers). Mirvan made
all the running, and although pressed rather closely by Cinderella,
won cleverly by a length.
A Gold Vase, value 200 soya., given by her. Majesty, added to
a Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 sous. each, for three years old.
Swinley Course. Those that declare forfeit by Saturday, June 9,
to pay 10 sous. only. 8 Subs.
Lord Exeter's Mecca, Sat. 71b
Mr. Greville's Morella, 7st. 91b
Lord G. Bentinck's Seth, Bst. llb .
Captain Gardnor's Bandboy, by Trumpeter, 6st. 71b
Lord Suffield's ch. c. by Dr. Eadv, dam by Reveller, 7st. 41b 5
Bettina-5 to 2 agst Mecca (taken), sto 2 agst Morella, sto 1
agst each of the others.—Mecca made plat at a slow pace for the
first half mile, and then gave up to Dr. Lady, who retained it till
near the last turn, when Mecca again went in front, kept there to
the end, anal won cleverly by a length. A dead heat for second
between Morella and Seth.

Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for two vrs old; colts, Bst.
71b ; fillies, Bst. 31b. Last three quarters of a mile. 9 Subs.
Mr. Wreford's b. c. by Camel, out of Margelina J. Day 1
Mr. J. Dixon's b. c. by Camel, out of Maria 2
Lord Suffield's Alan
Lord Albemarle's e. Tyrius
Even on Alan, 6 to 4 agst Margellina, and 4 to 1 agst Maria.—
Alan was permitted to lead for the first 300 yards, after which Mar-
gcllina went in front, made his own running, and won easy by three
lengths.
Her Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas; three years old, Tat. 21b ;
four years, 9st. 21b ; five years, lOst. ; six years and aged, 10st.
Sib. To start at the New-mile post, and go once round and in.
Sir G. Heathcote's Valentissimo, 6 yrs Chapple 1
Lord Chesterfield's Bretby, 3 yrs 2
Capt. Pearson's Munchausen, 3 yrs.
311.. Garrard's Hybiscus, 4 yrs 4
Mr. Knight's b. g. by Cetus, out of Sister to Cobweb, 3 yrs 5
Captain Williamson's Mitvan, 4 yrs
2 to 1 agst Bretby, 5 to 2 agst Valentissimo, 4to 1 agst Mirvan,
4to 1 agst Munchausen, and sto 1 aust Hybiscus. Hybiscus made
the running till within half a mile of home, where Bretby took it
up, followed by Munchausen and Valentissimo ; the latter came out
at the Royal Stand, and won by a length cleverly.
Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, h. ft., for three yrs old ; colts, Bst.
71b; fillies, Bst. 31h. Old mile.

Lord Jersey's Phoenix Robinson 1
Mr. Vansittart's c. by Huniphry Clinker, darn by Abjer... ......
Amato was in this race, but on Monday afternoon information

was received at Ascot from Sir G. Heathcoie that he would not run.

Betting-5 to 2on Plmenix, who made a waiting race till near
the Royal Stand, where he came out and won easy by two lengths.
Her 3lajesty left the course immediately after the fifth race,
amidst loud cheers.

THE CUP.
No betting. It is still uncertain whether Iledshank will come.

MANCHESTER RA CES, SATURDAY.

Hurdle Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 40 added ; four yrs, lOst. 51b ;
five yrs, llst. ; six yrs, list. 61b ; and aged, list. 81b ; winners
once, slbs ; twice or more, 71bs. extra. ; and thorough-bred
horses, Mb. extra. Heats, twice round, with three leaps over
hurdles four feet high. 7 Subs.
Mr. Stephenson's ch. g. True Blue, by Jujube, aged 1 I
Mr. Vevers's b. g. Charity, aged, half-bred
Mr. Holland's ch. m. Harriet, aged, half-bred
Mr. Gardnor na. br. h. The Artist, 6 yrs
The Innkeepers' Purse of 60 sovs., added to a Handicap Stakes of
3 sovs. each, for the beaten horses of the week. Heats, one
mile and a distance

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Ogden's bl. c. Black Prince, by Voltaire, 3 yrs, 7st ... 1 I
J. Astley's br. g. Clitheroe, aged, 7st. 101 b
Arrowsmith's b. g. Orcus, 3 yrs, 6st. 41b
J. Smith s ch. f. Prattler, 3 yrs, 6st. 71b 0 4
Betting-2 to 1 agst Black Prince.

`While London, Liverpool, and the West of Scot-
land, have been visited by thunder storms and very tempestuous wea-
ther during the last ten days, we have enjoyed extremely fine weather
in Aberdeen. The fall of rain has been occasional, but very slight.
The country around Aberdeen looks remarkably well, the fruit trees are
in fine bloom, and the crops, although late, promise to be extremely
productive.—Constitutional.

During the past week the days have been fair, but
the nights have been cold and unkindly to the growth of vegetation ;
on Friday and Saturday mornings there were sharp hoar fro•ts.—The
grass crops are said to be very light in this neighbourhood owing to the
want of rain.—The produce of two or three meadows in the immediate
vicinity of the town has been cut and stacked. The hedge rows, we are
informed, are beginning to be infested with myriads of caterpillars.—
Sussex Advertiser.

A man named Al‘Crade, at Philadelphia, while
praying at his bedside, fell and expired.
On the night of Friday last two of the workmen
employed on the Southampton Railroad having, unfortunately, drank too
(reels', and placed themselves between the txo lines of railway, had for-
got that they had attached the rope to the waggons from the engine
across the middle of the road, in consequence of which they w,re
knocked down by the lope and thrown under the whole of the waggons.
The were dreadfully injured, and but little hope remains of their re•
covery. This had nothing whatever to do with the trains by which the
y
passengers are conveyed.
Monday morning, between two and three o'clock,
a desperate attempt at murder was committed by William Hoole, re-
oitling in Peter-street, St. James's, on his wife, by stabbing her with a
knife una,:r the left ear, with such violence that the blade perforated
the cheek. By the prompt interference of some lodgers the infuriated
man was prevented frorei egrrying his deadly intentions Into effect. The
poor woman was conveyed to Cil4ring-eross hospital, where her wounds
wre ingnedi4telv attended to ; but siltPrnains in a very dangerous
s.
state.