The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-24 00:00:00

SPORTING J N TELLIGENOE.

YORK RACES.-THURSDAY.

The MEMBERS' PLATE of 50 sovs ; weight for age ; selling
and other allowances. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. G. B. Cornish's Mayfair, by King Tom—Skit, 3 yrs,
Est 111 b (R. Challonel 1
Mr. Jackson's Lightheart, 4 yrs, 7st llb (Cameron 2
Mr. Gdby's Count Cavour, 6 yrs, Bst 71b (Fordham 3
Betting-7 to 4on Mayfair, 3to 1 agst Lightheart, and
4 to 1 agst Count Cavour. The favourite waited on Light-
heart till fairly in the straight, when she took up the run-
ning and won, pulling double, by half a length. Count
Cavour pulled up lame at the distance. The winner was
bought by Mr. G. Armstrong for 130 gs.
The NURSERY HANDICAP PLATE of 200 sovs for two-year-
olds; certain winners 71b extra. sfur. 44yds.
Marquis of Hastings' Ines, by Newminster—Barcelona,
7st 41b (Mordan) 1
Mr. Saxon's Miss Elizabeth, Gst 91b (Kenyon) 2
Mr. Mackenzie's Sycee, ist 41b (Duubar) 3

The following also ran :—Lady Craven, Bracken; Sweet
Home, Lady Eaton, Busby, Gentian, Ploughboy, Catherine
Hayes f, Mendicant, and Vice Versa.

Betting-100 to 30 agst Ines, 4 to 1 each agst Mendicant
and Sweet Home, 7 to 1 agst Lady Craven, 10 to 1 each
agst Sycee, Miss Elizabeth, and the Catherine Hayes filly,
100 to 8 each agst Easby and Vice Versa, and 100 to 3 agst
Bracken. Some delay was caused by the Vice Versa saddle
breaking, and Huxtable was obliged to return to the stand
for another. After several breaks away a very fair start
was effected, Miss Elizabeth taking up the running, closely
attended by Ines and the Catherine Hayes filly, the most
prominent of the others being Easby and Lady Graven,
and those formed tho leading division into the straight,
where Sycee, who got off badly, gradually improved her
position, and joined the first rank as they approached the
distance, whore the Catherine Hayes filly was beaten.
Tho favourite here took a decided lead, and won, notwith-
standing the determined riding of Kenyon on Miss Eliza-
beth, by a length, a similar distance separating second and
third. Lady Craven, a length in rear of Sycee, was fourth,
the Catherine Hayes filly fifth, Easby sixth, Vico Versa
seventh, and Sweet Home and Bracken next. The abso-
lute last was Ploughboy.

The' Twenty-fourth year of the GREAT YORKSHIRE

STAKES of 10 sovs each, with 100 added for second
horses, for three-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst slb
the winner of the Derby at Epsom, 71b ; of the Oaks,
41b extra. One mile and three-quurters. 85 subs.

Mr. Watt's ro c Strathconan, by Newminster—Souvonir,
Bst 101 b
Duke of Beaufort's Rustic, Bst 101 b (Fordham) 2
Mr. Bowes's Westwick, Bst 101 b (T. Challoner) 3
Emigrant, Leybourne, War, and Jonquil also ran. Mr.
Bowes declared to win with Westwick.

Betting-7 to 4on Rustic, sto 1 agst Westwick, 100 to
15 agst Leybourne,and 20 to 1 agst any other. Immediately
after starting Emigrant took up the running, and carried it
on for a quarter of a mile, when he gave way to War, who
improved the pace the moment he had command. Emi-
grant went on second, folios% ed by Westwick, Leybourne,
Jonquil, and Rustic at intervals of about a length, while
Strathconan wasatleast half a dozen lengths in rear of the
favourite. As they approached the woodside Jonquil
dropped rapidly to the rear and was immediately tailed off,
the others maintaining the same positions, but taking closer
order. At the three quarters of a mile post War increased
his lead and Emigrant gave way, Rustic taking second
place. Halt a mile from home the favourite closed with
War, who, however, made a slight lead of him till making
the bend into the straight, where the latter gave way in
favour of his stable companion, Westwick, while Strath-
conan on the outside headed Leybourne, and drew up to
Rustic at the distance. A hundred yards from home shouts
were raised in favour of Rustic, but tiring at every stride,
he was waited on by Strathconan till opposite the stand,
whore "the roan" shot out and won easily by a length.
Westwick was a bad third, Leybourne fourth, close up
with the Whitewall horse, and War and Emigrant pulled
up on the post. Jonquil walked in with the crowd.
The CONSOLATION ScaAmBLE of 50 sovs, added to a handi-
cap stakes of 5 sous each. T.Y.C.

Mr. Pryor's Novice, by Marsyas—Seclusion, 3 yrs,
6st 10113 ................................................(H. Covey) 1
Lord Westmorland's Crown Prince, 3 yrs, Est 'lib
(Kenyon) 2
Marquis of Hastings's Pantaloon, 4 yrs, Bst 1216
(Fordham) 3
The following also ran : —Skylark, Miss Williams, Yar-
row, Bonaparte, Venturesome, Sister to Tiddlywinks filly,
Elvire, Domestic Bliss, Lord of the Dales, Cora, Amazon,
Violet, and Fairwind.

Betting-5 to 2 agst Crown Prince, sto 1 agst Panta-
loon, 8 to 1 each agst Bonaparte and Venturesome, 10 to 1
agst Novice, 100 to 7 each agst Elvire and Domestic Bliss,
and 20 to 1 agst any other. A capital start was effected,
but after going a few strides Bonaparte showed in advance,
having a slight lead of Crown Prince, Elvire, and Novice
for a couple of hundred yards, when the favourite took up
the running, Pantaloon and Skylark joining the leading
division as they came into the strength. Approaching
the distance Bonaparte disappeared from the front, and
Novice drew vp. to Crown Prince, the pair finishing an in-
teresting race home, but the latter being in troable at the
commencement of the enclosure, Novice won cleverly by a
neck. Pantaloon finished a head in front of Skylark and
two lengths front the favourite. Elvire was fifth, Cora
sixth, Bonaparte seventh, Amazon and Venturesome next.
The rear division comprised Domestic Bliss, Yarrow, and
Violet.

The ASKE PRODUCE STAKES of 50 sous each, h ft, for two-
year olds; colts, Bst 101 b; fillies, Bst 71b; those got by
untried stallions or out of untried mares allowed 31b. 7
subs.

Mr. Savilo's Ravioli, by Parmesan—llarlequin's dam,
Bst 41b (car. Bst 51b) ( a
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Mr. Pryor's Scour do Oharite, Bst 71b
Betting-5 to 2cn Ravioli, who made play throughout
and won, after a good race, by a neck.
The GIMCRACK STAKEs of 10 sovs each, with 100 added,
for two year olds ; colt; Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b ; win-
ners of any stake value 500 sovs 71b extra ; second to
receive 25 sovs ; third to save his stake. One mile. 81
subs.

Mr. Chaplin's Blinkhoolie, by Rataplan—Queen Mary,
Bst 101 b ............................................. (Custance) 1
Mr. Herbert's Frost, Bst 101 b (Cha'loner) 2
Mr. Jackson's Knight Errant, Bst 1011, (J. Marson) 3
The following also ran ;—Dovetail, The Prelate, and
Little Treasure.

Betting— 5 to 4 on Frost, 6 to 1 agst Knight Errant, 7
to 1 agst Little Treasure, 8 to 1 agst The Prelate, and 10
to 1 agst Btinkhoolie. The latter made play for a short
distance, when ho gave way to Knight Errant, who came
on with a clear lead until fairly in the straight, where the
favourite took up the running, and carried it on to the
distance. Blinkhoolie hero joined issue, and, notwith-
standing the resolute calls made on the favourite by Chal-
loner, Mr. Chaplin's colt headed him opposite tho stand,
and won by a neck. Half a length separated second and
third, and a length third and fourth.
The COLT SAPLING STAKES of 50 SOW; each, 30 ft, for two
year old colts, Bst 101 b each ; second to save his stake
T.Y.C. 1.6 subs.
Marquis of Hastings' Prodigal, by Stockwell— Strayaway,
Bst 101 b ................................................ (Fordham) 1
Mr. Mackenzio's The Dean, Bst 101 b (Morris) 2
Betting-2 to lon Prodigal, who made all the running,
and won by half a length.
The BADMINTON STAKES of 5 sovs each, with 100 added ;
weight for ago; selling and other allowances; second to
save his stake. T.Y.C.
Mr. W. G. Bennett's Gipsy Queen, by King of Trumps—
Fidget, 7st 101 b (£3O) (Hibberd) 1
Mr. Lincoln's Little Hark, 7st 101 b (X3O) (Kenyon) 2
Marquis of Hastings's Stapenhill, Bst (.£3O) (Cannon) 3
The following also ran :—Slapßang, Variation, Rhymer
King Charles, and Minna.
Betting-5 to 4 agst Gipsy Queen, 3to 1 agst Little
Harle, 5 to 1 agst Variation, G to 1 agst King Charles, and
10 to 1 each agst Slap Bang and Rhymer. Won by half a
length ; a bad third. King Charles and Minna fell, and
Challoner was much bruised, but no bones were broken.
The winner was sold to Mr. Darley for 140 guineas.
The YORK Cur, value 200 sovs, the surplus in specie, with
100 added ; three year olds, 7st, 51b ; •four, Bst 71b ; five,
Bst 121 b; six and aged, 9st ; mares and geldings allowed
31b; the winner in 1864,- 1865, or 1866 of the Ascot,
Goodwood, or Doncaster Cups, 71b ; of any two of the
above, 121 b extra; the winner of the Two Thousand
Guineas, Oaks, Alexandra Plate, or Prince of Wales's
Stakes at Ascot during the same year, 31b extra; maiden
three year olds never having received 50 save for run-
ning second, allowed 61b; four, 141 b; five, 181 b; second
to receive 20 soya. Two miles. 15 subs.
Captain Gray's Windham, by IVindhound—Fright, 5
yrs, Bst 121 b
,1271sbt Slb (Custance) 2
Mr. A. lleathcote
Lord Bateman's 11, 121 b 80sret
(Hibberd) 3
Betting-7 to 4on Windham, sto 2 agst Moulsey, and
6 to 1 agst Craumore. Won cleverly by a neck ; Cranmore
did not pass the post. Crantnoro was sold to Mr. A. Heath-
cote in the morning, and ran in his colours.

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PLATE. of 100 guineas, for mares ; three ILER. MAJESTY'S
year olds, Bst 21b; four, Ost 71b; five, lOst; six and aged,
lOst 11b. Three miles.
Mr. Johnstone's Lady Vane, by Bandy—Camiola, 3 yrs,
Bst 2lb ................. : ....... 3
........
yrs, Bst.. ..
21b (Morris) 1
Mr. Pryor's Miss Harriette,(Loates) 2
Lord &Aland's Quick March, 3 yrs, Bst 21b (J. Snowden) 3
Betting—Even on Lady Vane, 6 to 1 agst Quick March,
and sto 1 agst Miss Harriette. Won by three lengths;
four lengths between second and third.

BETTING ON THE COURSE.
ST LEGER.
Even on Lord Lyon—taken freely.
G to 1 agst Rustic (taken)
7to 1 agst Savernake (taken)
10 to 1 agst Strathconan (taken)
25 to 1 agst Westwick (taken and offered)
1000 to 25 agst Podargus (offered)

WEST DRAYTON-T HURSDAY,

The VILLAGE PLATE (Handicap) of 40;Ts; winners
extra. Five furlongs.
M. T. Ballard's hop Leaf, by Cannobie—Hophine, 3 yrs,
7st 71h ......(A...................... Barber) 1
Mr. Partner's Newnharu, yrs, 7st (Clarkson) 2
Capt. IL F. Morgan's Chicken Hazard, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b

Sopp) 3
The following also ran :—Dayrell, Dooford, and Elton.
Betting-2 to 1 each agst Chicken Hazard and Nowa-
ham, and sto 1 any other. Newnham jumped cuff with the