The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-25 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

WARWICK SPRING MEETING.—SATURDAY.
Owing to the, rapid thaw which set in after the heavy
fall of snow on Friday morning, and the energetic mea-
sures adopted by Mr. Merry, a very good day's racing was
afforded on Saturday. After the vexatious disappoint-
ments caused by the extraordinary change in the weather,
the keenest interest was manifested throughout the day; the
small but select company present, who, notwithstanding the
course was a perfect quagmire, so wet indeed as to almost
warrant us in designating the day's sport an aquatic fete,
were evidently delighted at the protracted meeting being
brought to P. close, so far as the flat racing was concerned
The programme was a very heavy one, containing no less
than 12 races ; but two walks over, and a hurdle race fall-
ing through, reduced it to somewhat more moderate limits.
The racing is so fully detailed below that lengthened com-
merit; hero fire unnecessary. The Groat Warwickshire
Handicap brought out a good field, considering the nature
of the ground and the postponements. Nine horses went
to tho post, inducing some very heavy wagering—Pintail
being favourite at 3 to 1; but Skirmish, Dr. Syntax, Wan-
dering Minstrel, Beadle, Shakspeare, and Buckfoot were
all supported for large sums of money. Cedric (the winner)
was the least fancied, as 100 to 8 was freely offered up to
the close, and was taken to small amounts only. The race,
however, was entirely at his mercy after three-quarters of
a mile bad been traversed, for notwithstanding Kenyon's
rush on Wandering Minstrel, and Edwards's determined
effort with Beadle at the commencement of the enclosure,
Cedric won easily, amidst tremendous cheering from the
" fielders." Pintail was never in the hunt, [neither was
Skirmish, whom the " Squire" backed for nearly £5OO.
The match between the Duke of Hamilton's The Vet
and Mr. F. Rowland's The Guide (owners up) was one
of the " sensational" features of the day. Tho betting
was slightly in favour of the latter. The pair ran
pretty evenly till within three-quarters of a mile from
home, when extravagant sums wore laid on The
Guido winning. Hero a mishap (muffed to him, for
ho [stumbled and pitched his rider over his head ;
but Mr. Rowland fortunately retaining hold of the reins
very nimbly remounted, and though the Duke had a long
lead, rode his horse vigorously, caught the other at every
stride, and finally came in alone, The Vet being completely
pumped out. This feat, as may be imagined,
was highly
appreciated, and the pluck and spirit displayed by Mr.
Rowland were greeted with immense applause as that gen-
tleman returned to weigh in. There was not much betting
on forthcoming events, but the City and Suburban was
remarkable for the rapid advance of Defiance, who was
backed at all prices down to 10 to 1. This horse is trained
by Henry Goater, and will therefore no doubt represent the
formidable Salpinctes stable. The other feature with re-
gard to this race was the knocking out of Wild Agnes,
who was completely friendless at 50 to 1. A few other
quotations will be found below. We had almost omitted to
mention that Mr. Clarke, tho judge, left Warwick for New-
market on Friday, and his onerous post was filled by Mr.
Merry, the son of the clerk of the course, whose services
gave entire satisfaction. Appended will be found a full
return of the day's proceedings:—
The Welter Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft; gentlemen
riders; professionals 61b extra; winners after March 15
• (at ten a.m.) Mb extra. One mile. 8 subs.
Mr. Barber's Contract, by Steciewell—Fandango, 5 yrs,
9st
AllalidieeP of 3 §ova 25 added, for two and