The Sun.
London, England, 1868-04-24 00:00:00

SPORTING INOLLIGENOE.

CROYDON SPRING MEETING.

THURSDAY.

Tho home meeting at Croydon to-day experienced some
of the disadvantages it was subjected to last spring, but
fortunately on the present anniversary they were net of so
serious a character. Bain fell in torrents during the greater
part of the afternoon, and, hail also falling, matters were
extremely uncomfortable. Tho attendance of course was
not large, the muster of the general public being limited,
but there was a fair assemblage in the ring.. The sport was
of a good class, but the events decided were terribly against
the backers, who lost to an alarming extent. The finishes
in several of the races were close and exciting. Purveyor
won the Woodside Plato after a close race with Marquis of
Worcester, on whom the weight told at the finish. Co-
lambine alone was backed fur the Selling Stakes, which
Kenyon landed easily with the Squire's mare, who was
afterwards purchased by Mons. Nanqueto for 110 guineas.
The quondam favourite for the LiVerpool Grand National
(Moose) landed Mr.Brayley's colours cleverly in the Grand
National Hurdle Race, defeating Foxholes and a. nu-ncrous
field. Mr. Brayley also ran Pearl Diver, but on this occa-
sion he declared to win with Moose, who was therefore
preferred to "The Diver." The Steeplechase Plato pro-
duced a numerous field, and a good race resulted in a match
between Arlescott and Black Prince, the latter of whom
had the best of the race on the flat, though he jumped
badly. The winner, who is by Voltigour, was formerly in
John Day's stable. The other races will be found suffi-
ciently described below :

The Woodside Plate of 50 sovs ; winners extra. Three-

quarters of a mile.
Mr. H. Stortford's Purveyor, by Caterer—Cygnet, 3 yrs,
7st (in. 71b extra) (Milne) 1
Mr. C. Head's Marquis of Worcester, 4 yrs, 7st 10Ib
(Prior) 2
Mr. T. Stevens's Second-band, 4 yrs, 6st 71b (in. 71b ex.)
(Jas. Clark) 3
Sir W. O'Malley's Ringleader, by Dr. Sangrado Oak-
apple, 4 yrs, 7st 716
Mr. Thomas's Diamond, 4.yrs, 6A 121 b (Kenyon) 0
Betting—Even on Purveyor, 4 to 1 agst Marquis of
Worcester, 5 to 1 agst Diamond.

Marquis of Worcester made play with a clear lead oY
Diamond, the favourite and Second-hand guins on toge-
ther for a quarter of a mile, when Second-hand ran up to
Diamond, and the pair followed closely in the track of
"The Marquis" till fairly in the straight, when Purv,yor
came out, and Marquis of Worcester being beaten within
the distance, won very clever:y by a ne.:,k, a length sepa-
rating second and third ; Diamond was a ba I fourth, and
Ringleader, who had been out-paced, was beaten off.
riling StAes of 5 sovs each,- with 25 ad led, for all ages ;
weight for ago ; penalties and allowances. Five fur-

longs. 6 -subs. -•- --
Mr. A. lleathcote's Columbine, by Wild Dayrell
Actress, by Annandale, 4 yrs (.£3O), 8.,t 81b (Kenyon) 1
Mr. Killard's Dr. Wilson, 3 yrs (4:30), Bst 21b
(11-. Jackson) 2
Mr. Beeves's Sultana, 3 yrs (E3O), 7st 131 b (Alarsil) 3
Mr. G. W. Whittington's Nee &work, 3 yrs ( £3O), Bst
(Payne) 0
Mr. IL Wright's Little Coates, 2 yrs (£3,J), sit 13Ib
([lardy) 0
Mr. Lo Blonde's Mercury, by Chevalier d'lndustrie
Superstition, 2 yrs, Est 71b (t'owb.r) 0
Betting-3 to ion Columbine.

Mercury showed a deal of temper at the post, and bolted
twice, the last time running a mile before Powter could
pull her up, and the lot wore despatched without her.
The three placed were in front throughout, Columbine
winning easily by a length ; a neck divided second and
third. Little Coates was fourth, and Needlework last.

The winner was sold to M. Nunqueto for 140 guineas.
Grand National Hurdle Race of 20 sous each, 10 ft, with.
1(10 added; winners extra; second saved stake. About
two miles over seven flights of hurdlas. 23 subs, 8 of

whom pay 5 sovs each.
Mr. E. Brayloy's Moose, by Mountain Deer—Constance,
aged, list 91b GI. Page) 1
Col. Knox's Foxholes. 6 yrs, list (W, Reeves)
2
Mr. I'. Merton's Little Ellen, 5 yrs, lOst 41b...(J. Rudd) 3
Mr. J. Dixon's Fortunatus, 5 yrs, 12st 7lb
(Mr. Crawshaw) 0
Mr. E. Brayley's Pearl Diver, aged, 12st 41b...(J. Knott.) 0
Mr. Welltit's Nothing More, 6 yrs, lOst lib
(0. Waddington) 0
Mr. Mackenzie's Mochrie, 4 yrs, lOst (E. Rickards) 0
Mr. E. Green's Colours, 4 yrs, 10st • (Wheeler) 0
Mr. Watt's Summertime, 4 yrs, lOst ........ .(Mr. llarford) 0
Potter weighed fur Monitress,- 5 yrs, lOst 71b, but the
mare was withdrawn before the numbers were hoisted.
Mr. Brayley deeared to win with Moose.
Betting-3 to 1 agst Foxholes, 4to 1 each agst Colours
and Summertime, 5 to 1 each agst Moose ani Nothing
More, 8 to 1 aget Little Ellen, 10 to 1 aget Pearl Diver and
Mochrie.
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After ono ineffectual attempt the lot were despatched,
Moose being the first to show in advance of Module and
Nothing More; Foxholes, Summerthne, Colours, and
Pearl Diver in a cluster fallowing the three, Forturotus
bringing up the rear. After going ab.mt 230 yards Mochrio
assumed the command,- Summertime simultaneously
taking second place, but after clearing the first obstacle
the lead was taken by Foxholes, both Moose and Nothing
More showing in advanoc of Summertime, Fortunatus
now being joined in the rear by Little Ellen. Colonel
Knox's horse, at a fair pace, led into the loop, Nothing
More and Summertime now going on second and third,
followed at slight intervals by Colours,Mochrie, and Pearl
Diver, little Ellen being a long way in the rear, and ap-
parently disposed of. Before leaving the loop fur the back
stretch, Summertime, passing Nothing More, ran up' to the
quarters of Foxholes, but the latter, after clearing the
hurdles on the-far side, again tooka clear lead of Summer-
time, Nothing More and Moose going on sitie by side,
clear of their hoots. NO =tow (nth y change occurred