The Sun.
London, England, 1866-03-07 00:00:00

BROMPTON.

Although the company was limited in numbers, yet they
were of a most respectable character, more especially to wit-
ness the amateur race between

MESSRS. D. M. O'LEARY AND K. T. DIGBY.—They had to
run a quarter of a mile for a valuable cup and a heavy bet.
Digby has won a 410 yards handicap, for which also
O'Leary entered, but did not start. Digby won the toss for
sides, and chose the one with his right hand to the turf, but
in getting off he slipped, so that he could not quite succeed
in catching his opponent, who came in first by four yards
Mr. H. Woodstock was tho referee and starter. The bet-
ting was 6to 4, offered. Time 56 seconds.
W. HARRISON, OF PIMLICO, AND H. IlunAreunsT, OF
BATTERSEA.—This was a half-mile race between these two
for a small stake, Broadhurst having 20 yards start, which
advantage he maintained the whole of the distance he ran,
but pulled up 50 yards from home, Harrison of course win-
ning easily. Mr. West, of Brompton, was the referee.
Time, 2 min. 53 secs.
J. CLAYTON AND H. BARER.—These two amateurs now
came to run off their 200 yards race for £5 a-side. A good
kart was effected, but in the finish Baker won by 5 yards.
Mr. A. Ball acted as referee.
There was a great deal of practising among the gentle-
men of the different athletic dubs.
C. O'MALLEY (OF BERMONDSEY) AND H. SIMPSON (OF
WALWORTIO.—This race of 100 yards for £5 a-side was
the principal event for decision, and caused a vast amount
of interest between their respective backers. In accord-
ance with the articles Simpson received three yards start,
and they were allowed 15 minutes on the scratch, but if net
off in that time then the pistol was to be fired. Just pre-
vious to the race O'Malley laid a soy even that he would
win by two yards. Simpson got a good start, but O'Malley
soon came to the front, and won a good race by 2-} yards,
so that he won his bet by a good half yard. J. M. was the
referee.
J. ARNOLD AND E. DENNIS.—Both are of Marylebone,
and next came to run off their race of 300 yards for £5
a-side, Dennis having three .yards start. They had to go
by first report of pistol. Dennis bounded away with the
lead given him, which he held to the end, and won a splen-
did race by 7 yards. Mr. Nicholson performed the office
of referee, whilst Mr. Brown acted as starter.
MAY AND-GERMAIN.—The next spin calling for notice
was between May (of Peckham) and Germain (of Billings-
gate), tho distance being 210 yards, for £4 a-side. They
were on the scratch 8 minutes, when they got off, May
with a slight lead, but was soon passed by Germain, who
won a good race by a yard and a half. Mr. E. Jones was
referee.
MARSH AND SANDEBSON.--This was a spin of 100 yards
for a small stake. Perry ofilciated as referee. Marsh won
by two yards.
The race between Grey and Howditt is postponed.
HACKNEY-WICK.
Another of the great gatherings took place yesterday for
which the popular Hackney-wick has been famous, fully
2,000 persons having assembled to witness the sport set
down. There was also, .independent of the great Four-
mile Handicap and the One-mile Novice Handicap (the
eatures of the day), the race between Tuck and Hudson
and Mr. Tether's Half-mile Handicap. The following is a
brief return :
PETHEIt'S HALF MILE HANDICAP.—The 26 entries were
divided into four heats and the final. The first heat was
won by W. Francis, who went from scratch ; C. Green,
30 yards start, was second. Won by 20 yards.
Second Heat.—J. Winter, another scratch man, came in
first; and young Hartley, also at scratch, was second.
Won by 15 yards.
Third Heat.—Again the scratch man.

E. Byrne, clime