The Sun.
London, England, 1823-09-18 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DONCASTER RACES.
SECOND DA Y."—ToEsDAY, SEPT. 16.
The result of the St. Leger Stakes has excited considerable
interest in Doncaster, and there has been much discussion re-
specting the false starts made previous to that directed by the
judges, and which they have pronounced final. Sherwood,
rode by Scott, was at length the favourite ; but Barefootirode
by °Podium, won this most important Me ; and Mr. Watts,
the owner, is the winner of a large sum of money. It is ru.
moured, indeed, that Barefoot was known to be the beat horse :
at all events, the cheshnut colt has proved a good one. The
course this day was again numerously and fashionably attended.
Sweepstakes of 100 each, with 25gs added by the Corporation,
for all ages ; tbree.yr olds fist. 71b. • four, 7st. 91b. • five,
tist. 61b. • six and aged, Bst. 1211;.—St. Leger dourse.
(7 Subscribers.) The winner to .be sold for 200 gs, if de-
manded, &c.
Mr. Kirby's b. c. Orator, by Prime Minister, 4 yrs - I
Duke of Leed's b. c. by Mowbray, 4 yrs - 2
Mr. Lanibton's ch. e. Corinthian, by L'omus, 4 yrs - 3
Mr. Holdsworth's b. f. Alecto, 3 yrs - - 4
Even betting on Orator.—A good race ; won by half a head.
Match for 200 sovereigns, It. ft.—Gentleinen riders.
Last mile and half.

Mr. White's h. geld. Hopeful, aged, 12st. - walked over
Mr. (Jisborne's b. m. Pat's Wife, 12st.
The renewed Doncaster Stakes, of lOgs each, with 20gs added
by the Corporation, for all ages; 3.yr olds fist. 101 b., four
Bst., five list. 91b., six and aged 93t.—Two miles. (24 sub.
scribers.) ..
Mr. 'P.O.. Powlett's b. c. Figaro, by Haphazard, 4 yrs. 1
Lord SCarbrough's b. h. Coronation, by Catton, 5 yrs - 2
7 to 2 on Figaro.—Won easy.
The Corporation Plate of 50!. for horses, Sco. three-year olds
Est. 71b. four 7st. Jib. five Bst. 31b. six and aged list. 101 b.
Mares allowed 31b.—.Two-mile heats.
Mr. Loftus's bl. h. Pluto, by Smolensko, Spa 1 7 1
Mr. Lambton's ch. c. Corinthian, 4 yrs (rec. 30 g-s) 2 1 4
Mr. Armstrong's b. g. Packman, 5 yrs . 0 6 2
Mr. Houldsworth's b. c. The Agent, 3 yrs - 7 3 3
Mr. Uppleby's b. c. by Proselytte, 3 yrs - - 5 6 5
Sir 11. Nelthorpe's b. c. Scawby, 4 yrs - . 82 dr
Mr. Hunter's b. It. Tressilian by Orville, 5 yra 4 4 dr
Mr. tiibbeson's ch. f. Miss Wentworth, 4 yrs - 3dr

5 to 2 agst Pluto, and 6 to 2 agst The Agent ; after the first
heat, 5 to 4 agst Pluro ; after the second heat, b to 4 agst
Pluto, and 13 toil agst Corinthian.--The first and third heats
were won easy ; the second a good race.

THE TURF IN GERMANY.
We haye been favoured by a Correspondent with the follow-
ing letter, dated
110BEFIAN (MrcKLEN-Busa), Abu, lb.
" The example of England, which sets a pattern to the rest
of the world in every thing connected with the useful and the
agreeable, is about to be adopted in this country, with regard
to the elegant amusement of liiirse-racing. Nothing, probably,
has conduced mare to the superior breed. of that noble animal
the horse than the ardour with which, during a long period,
the English have prosecuted the sports of the turf. Alf those,
therefore, who take delight in rural economy and genuine im-
provement, will learn with pleasure that the Duke of Mecklen-
burg intends annually to set apart four days in the month of
August for the encouragement of horse-racing—such horse-
racing to take place here at Doberan. The initiation has in
fact just been witnessed. Yesterday was the day, when a great
number of persons from all parts of the Principality flocked
hitherward to behold the beautifid and very Interesting spec-
tacle. Upwards of 400 equipages, some of them very elegant,
were on the ground. It was expected that we should have
been honoured with the august presence of the King of Prussia,
but his Majesty has not yet visited the baths. Every place of
reception was crowded to excess. And though covers were laid
for 600 persons in the great dining-room of the Duke's Hotel,
besides every possible arrangement being made by the minor
Restaurateurs, yet, notwithstanding every exertion, so great
wa' the number of guests, that they were with extreme
difficulty accommodated. There were six different races.—
Their Royal Highnesses die Hereditary Grand Dukes and the
Princes William and Charles of Prussia, obligingly conde-
scended to take upon them the office of itewards. The first
prize was won by 111 r. Von Muller; the second by the horse of
the Count von Bassewitz-Probberede ; the third by Colonel
von Muller-Strippow. The Alexandrine Plate consisted of
two prizes, namely, an elegant Gold Cup and a Silver Cup.
Mr. von Beil-ZiroW gained the first by a famous English blood
mare ; the second fell to the lot of Mr. von Blucher. Her
Imperial II iglmess the Grand Duchess Alexandrine gracioully
presented the two Cups to the winners with her own fair hands.
—The sixth and final race was rode by farmers on half-bred
horses: one Juers was the winner, beating five others. One
of the countrymen, in too rapidly itlightiol; from his horse, had
the misfortune to break Ins leg : Ile, however, not only re-
ceived the general sympathy in kind words, but an immediate
subscription was set on foot, and the sum of 300 dollars (about
COL sterling) raised, which he received upon the spot. The
first four races were run in excellent speed—about 900 yards
English, (which is 20 yards more than half a mile) in one
minute : and this applies. not only to the English horses, but
to the native Mecklenburghers. In point of fact, the latter
only could be entered for the subscription-plates. The race-
ground hits been most happily chosen. The distance is not far
from the Baths. On all sides a beautiful perspective meets the
eye, which is agreeably aided by looking down upon the
frigidly residence of Doberan. No doubt, against another
year, the concourse of visitors will be very great."

CRICKET.
Tuesday an excellent match was played between the Hack-
ney and Old Ford Clubs. There was some of the finest field.
ing by the former we ever witnessed, and it was a very bard
won match.

lIACKIitV.

Ist Innings
2a Ditto

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