The Sun.
London, England, 1825-08-10 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIG ENCE.

YORK AUGUST MEETING.—(FIRST DAY, MormaY.)
The above great Races commenced this .day, and with every
prospect of affording greater sport than was anticipated. For
some time past the extreme heat of the weather excited appre-
hensions that the course would be too dry and parched up lbr
the sport, and this occasioned a determination on the part of
many gentlemen not to run their horses. This unfavourable
impression remained in full force till the middle of last week,
when not above six or eight horse?; had arrived, but the rain
which fell; afterwards, completely changed not only the condi-
tion of the ground, but the resolutions of the owners of the
horses named, for before Sunday, upwards or sixty horses had
arrived, and the promises which the entries held out of fine
sport, looked fair to be realized.
Oa Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and up to thepresent mo=
ment, arrivals have been continually taking place, and the city
is filled to an overflow; every house capable of being turned
into a lodging-house is full, the inns hafting been occupied by
the early arrivals; those who have yet to come, will have but
a sorry chance of accommodation.
On Sunday there was a great assemblage of the highest
sporting characters on the course, to witness the horses take their
exercise, and some betting on the different stakes for which they
are to contend ensued ; but on the Doncaster St. Leger little
was done, for the knowing ones are lying by, till such of the fa-
vouritea for that great stakes that are to come out here have
been tried. On Sunday evening and Monday morning, how-
ever, some brisk betting took place, and Cleveland fluctuatO
considerably : at first they would take 11 and 12 to 1 against
him, but he afterwards went back to 16 to 1 ; still lie was
backed against Altisidora at 6 to 5, at which odds, it will be re-
collected, the mare was the favourite last week at Tattersall's.
The rain which fell this morning till about one o'clock, pre-
vented a very numerous attendance of Ladies, hut the assem-
blage of sporting characters of every class, and from every part
of the country, was very great, particularly of Noblemen and
Gentlemen, in honour of whose arrivals the bells of York
ster have been ringing merry peals throughout the day. The
following names will prove the truth of our assertion :—The
Duke of Leeds, Marquis of Queensberry, Earls Fitzwilliam,
Scarborough, Harewood, Lords _Milton, Ben tinck, Norman by,
Kennedy, Kelburne, Dundas ; Sirs John Byng, W. M. Max-
well, J. 11. Maxwell, J. Ramsden, E. Dodsworth, W. Milner,
Gen. Sharpe ; Honourables 0. Powlett, E. Petre, F. Lumley,
11. Bodes; Colonels Udney, White, O'Neale, Captains Tay-
lor, Fletcher; 3lessrs. C. Wilson (father of the turf), Lambton,
O. L. Fox, L. Fox, W. Fox, B. Petre, Clifton, Baird, Gas-
coigne, T. Houldsworth, Armstrong, Smith, Wall, Bayard,
Brown, Rasta'', Gilbert, R. Milnes, .1. Brandling, Ramsden,
Wyvill, &c. James Robinson is here to ride all Mr. Lamb-
ton's horses for the week.
When our account left, the betting was as under :-31 to 1
agst Alemnon-6i to 1 agst Alderman-8 to 1 agst Redgaunt-
let-14 to 1 agst Cleveland-17 to 1 agst Altisidora-20 to 1
agst Addy-20 to 1 agst Whisker-22 to 1 agst Homer-25 to 1
agat Dauntless --25 to 1 agst Trinculo-28 to 1 agst Brownlock
—and 30 to 1 agst Pastime.
Thirty Soy. Stakes on Thursday-3 to 1 agst his Grace, and
4 to 1 agst Count Porro.
The following is a statement of the Races, 16 in number
The Knavesmire Stakes (Handicap) of 30 soy. each, 10 ft., for
4-yr olds. Last mile and a half; 12 subscribers.
Lord 31ilton's br. c. Confederate, Bst. - 1
General Sharpe's br. f. Panthea, 7st. 31b. - 2
Mr. Fayne's b. -c. Cadiz, 7st. 121 b. - 3
Lord Scarborough's ch. e. Young Catton, 7st. 101 h. - 4
6 and 7 to 4 on Cadiz; 3 to 1 against Confederate, and 5 to 1
against Panthea.
Panthea (rode,by Lye) at starting made severe running, and
kept the , lead till near home, when Confederate (W. Clift)
came out, and a terrible race ensued, and was won only by a
head. Ben Smith rode Cadiz, and Nelson Cotton:, The fol.
lowing paid forfeit :—Rochester, Bolivar. Equity, Ina, Alfred,
Carouse, Witch, and a b. f. by Walton out of Victress.
The Fitzwilliam Stakes (Handicap) 30 SOV, each; for 5 yrs old
and upwards. Last mile anti three quarters.
Mr. Whittaker's br. h. Lottery, 5 yrs, Bst. 101 b. . 1
Mr. Wilkinson's br. h. Plumper, 5 yrs, 7st. 31b. ~ - 2
3 to 1 on Lottery.—This race was prettily begun, but Plumper
was soon told out, and Lottery won in an easy pulling-up
manner by two or three lengths, rode by Nelson ; Plumper by
Templeman. The following paid forfeit: Bertleaux, Regalia,
Langtonian, Bugle, Rhubarb, and Carnival (dead).
The Produce Stakes of 100 Guineas each, ibr ft:kir-year old
colts, fist. 71bs. ; and fillies 7st. 4lbs. ; 3lbs. allowed, &c. ; 4
miles, nine subscribers.
Lord Milton's b. c. Florismart, by Arn - - 1
Mr. Lambton's ch. c. Royalist, by Leopold - - 2
7 to 4 on Florismart.— Royalist went off well, and kept two
or three lengths a-head till coming within a distance of home,
Florismart came out, and after a very pretty home race,
won cleverly by a good length, rode by Clift ; Rpyalist, by
Robinson. The following paid forfeit ; Partheneasa, Boss,
Confederate, Double Entendre, and Mr. Watt's ch. f. by
Blacklock, out of Altisidora.
Match, 200 gs b. ft. T.Y.C.
Mr. Petre's ch. f. by Catton, fist.
Mr. L. Fox's b. c. by Magistrate, Bst. 31b..
6 and 7 to 4 on the winner.
Mr. Fox's colt made severe running until within the cords,
when a very pretty contest ensued between him and the
and ended in the latter winning by a length—a good race. F.
Boyce rode the winner, and R. Johnson the colt. •
The Great Yorkshire Stakes of 25 soy. each, 10 ft. For 3-yr
old colts, Bst. 21b.; fillies, Bst. St. Leger Course, one mile
and three quarters.
Mr. Ferguson's ch. c. Cymbeline, by Octavian
Lord Milton's b. f. Sybil, by Interpreter
Ld Scarborough's Brother to Fair Charlotte
6 to 4 on Cymbeline.
Brother to Fair Charlotte made the running till within about
300 yards of the winning stand, when Cymbeline got up, and a
short struggle followed between the two, but the latter soon shot
a head, and won his race cleverly by two lengths—rode by
Jackson, Sybil by Clift, and the other by Nelson.
The following paid forfeit :—Linguist, Vapid, and the Duke
of Leeds's h. c. by Whisker, and b. c. by Ebor.
One Hundred Guineas given by his Majesty, free for any
horse, &c. four yrs, lOst. 71b. ; five yrs, list. 71b. ; six yrs,
1 Ist. 121 b. ; and aged, 12st.—Four miles.
Lord Kennedy's b. h. Negociator, 6 yrs -
Gen. Sharpe's h. f. Panther, 4 yrs - 2
Negociator the favourite, who won cleverly by a length and
a half, rode by J. Garbul ; Panther by B. Smith. The follow.
tog were drawn : Confederate, I'arthenessa, Lottery, Royalist,
Cadiz, and Young Catton.
The Stewards are the Marquess of Queensberry, Earl Fita-
william, and R. Watt, Esq.

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DERRY JULY MEETING,—MONDAY, AUG.I.
King's Plate of 100; s.—Weight for age, &c.-3 mile heats.
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Mr Battersby's Welcome - - - 1 1
Mr. Hunter's Telemaque - - . - 2 2
Sir George Hill's Lady Jay - - - - 3dr
A to 4 on Welcome—very easy.
TUESDAY.
-Irish Society's Plate of Fifty Guineas.
Mr. Battersby's Welcome
Mr. Hunter's Hypocrite -
Sir George Hill's Lady Jay
15 to 5 on Welcome, who won easily.
The Course was very well attended. We neticed Sir George
and Lady Hill, Lady Ferguson, Sir Robert and the Misses
Ferguson„ Mrs. Blacker, Lord Corry and the Hon. Mr. Corry,
Messrs. Batteraby, Savage, and other turf gentlemen ; as also
a great number of Officers.

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