The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-06 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE

CROYDON SUMMER MEETING.—FRIDAY.
A Welter Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft (to the second),
with 25 added; any winner after the publication of the
weights 71b extra ; gentlemen riders, professionals 71b
extra. One

Mr 'R. Watts's Summertime, by Stockwell—Summer-
side, 4 yrs, list 71b ' (Capt. Barclay) 1
Mr Bromsgrove's Benefactress, 3 yrs, 10st 101 b
(Mr Edwards) 2
Mr S. Reeves's Sultana, 3 yrs,lost 41b
Mr G. Clements' homney, 4 yrs, list 91b (inc. 71b cx)
(Clement) 4

Betting—Even on Benefactress, 7 to 4 agst Summertime,
10 to 1 agst any other. Rctuuey m►de play, followed by
Summertime and Benefactress, Sultana bringing up the
rear for a quarter of a mile, when Sultana to,,k up the run-
ning until entering the straight, when Summertime went
to the front and won by three lengths. Sultana was a bad
:bird, an 1 Romney last, baton off. _ _ _

The Scurry Selling States cf 5 save each, with 30 added
two year olds 6st, throe 7st 121 b, four and upwards
Bst 10Ib; mares and geldings allowed 31b; starters at
this meeting without being placed first or second :A lo we d
31b; the winner to be saki for 50 says ; half a mile.
Mr George's Lucius, by Marsyas —Diana, by Bantam, 2
yrs, sst 11Ib • • (Wyatt) 1
Mr W. P. Andrew's Diamond, 4 yrs, Bst 111 b (Marsh) 2
Mr Sam's Gladice, 2 yrs, sst 111 b (Jas. Clark) 3
Mr Broinsgroye's Albatross, 3 yrs, ist 61b (Jeffery) 4
Betting-5 to 4 agst Lucina, and 7to 4 agst Gladice.
Diamond led, followed by Albatross and Lucius, Gladice
lying last till rising the hill, when Lucina took up the
running, and won by a head. Diamond defeating Gladice
for second honours by half a length, while Albatross was
a dozen lengths in rear of the third. The winner was nut
sold.

The Stroud Green Plate of 70 sovs (Handicap); any wins
ner after Wednesday evening, June 3,71 b extra; three
quarters of a mile.

Mr Webb's Actium, by Stockwell—Electra, 5 yrs, Bst 71b
(Payne) 1
Mr J. Stone's Tina, 5 yrs, 7st 51b (Fanfold) 2
Mr G. Taylor's Tyrone, 3 yrs, 7st 21b Poppler) 3
Lorenzo di Lardi and Ransom al-o ran.

Betting-5 to 4 agst Tina, sto 2 agst Tyrone, 100 to 30
agst Acton, and sto 1 agst Ransom. Actioa made nearly
all tho running, and won by three lengths, the same dis-
tance separating second and third. Lorenza di Lardi,
passing Ransom near the chair, was fourth, and Mr Row-
land's horse last.

A Hurdle Race Elate of 100 sous (Handicap); about two
miles, over seven hurdles.

Mr H. Wright's Hopvine, by Warlock—Hoppicker, 5 yrs
list 71b (Lawrence) 1

Mr G. Wells's Milly, 4 yrs, list
Mr Leonard's Little Peevish, 5 yrs, 1(1st 71b (Mr T. Price) 3
Isabella and Pakrita also ran.

Betting—Even on Pakrita, 2 to 1 agst Hopvine, 7 to 1
agst Little Peevish. Little Peevish led to the first ob-
stacle, where Isabella and Pakrita disposed of their riders,
the one galloping towards the stand, and Isabella to the
farm house on the far side. On nearing the Beckenham
road turn Hopvine assumed a clear load, followed by
Milly. Little Peevish going on third. On approaching
the hill leading to the straight the trio joined issue, but
Hopvine drawing away, won in the commonest of canters
by eight lengths. Little Peevish was an indifferent third.
Neither of the riders who were thrown were injured.
The Juvenile Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for
two year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; the winner
to 100 sold for 100 sous; if entered for 70 sovs allowed
51b; starters at this mooting without being placed first
or secon I allowed 31b; five furlongs.
Mr Bromsgrove's Avon, by L.3atniflgtoii—Waterwitch,
Bs, alb (.00) (Jeffery) 1
Mr 'l'. Stovon's Congratulator, Bst 510 (C 0) (Payne) 2
Mr 11. Wright's Valentia, Bst 71b (.£10t) l'Anson) 3
Tho following also ran :—Gladice, RJbert Laundrie, and
Brontia.

13etting-13 to 8 on Valentia, 100 to 30 agit Congratu-
lator, 8 to 1 agst Avon. Gladice cut, out the work, followed
by Brontia, Valentia, Avon, Congratulator, au 1 Itobart
Laundrie being last. After going half a mile Avon ap-
peared to be beaten, but coining up again he just won by a
head. Valentia was a very bad third, and the others were
tolerably close up as placed. The winner was bought in
for 103 guineas.

The Norwood Stakes (liandicop) of 3 sovs each, with 30
aided, for all ages; the winner to b.) sold for 40 soya ;
five furlongs.

Mr Reynolds's Norrington, by Alvediston— Isabel, by
Hobble Noble, 3 yrs, 7st I.olb
Mr W. V. Andrews's Diamond, 4 yrd, Bst 91b ...(Marsh) 2
Captain Le Mesurier's Bedford, 4 yrs, Bst 21b
(H. Jackson) 3
The following also ran Paleface, Inheritance,
lnuendo, and Joyful.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Lillie, 7to 2 agst Paleface, 4to 1
agst Norrington, 10 to 1 agst Inuendo. Di unond mule
the running, followed by Inheritance, Lillie, and Palo-
face. Approaching the brow of the hill Norrington
came away, and won by three lengths, Diamond being
a neck in front of B3dfor3. Lillie was fourth, Inuendo
fifth, Paleface sixth, Inheritance seventh, and Joyful
last. The winner was bought by Mr. Potts for 77
guineas.

A. Selling Hurdle Race Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 25
added; four year olds Bat 71b, five lOst 41b, six and aged
lUst 71b; the winner to ba sold for 53 soya; abut one
mile and a half, over six hurdles.
Mr G. NVells's Milly-, by Newcastle—Fortuna, 4 yrs, lOst
(Jarvis) 1
Mr. J. R•)binson's Elburg, 4 yrs, lOst (Bird) 2
Mr J. Martin's Doinino,s yrs, lOst 11lb ...(Mr Edwards) 3

The following also ran : —Kismet, Ada, and Wild Dove.
Betting-6 to 4on Ada, 4to 1 each agst Domino and
Kismet, and 10 to 1 agst Elburg. Ada led for a mile,
where she was beaten, and the running was taken up by
Domino, closely followed by Elburg and Milly. Entering
the straight the latter went to the front, and won by a
neck; a length separating second and third. Ada was
fifth, and Kismet last.

MANCHESTER RACES.
FRIDAY.

The Grand Stand Plate of 30 sous, for all ages; winners
after the weights appear 71b extra ; three quarters of a

mile.
MrWynn's Geelong, by Young Melbourne—Satanella, 3
yrs, 6st 71b (Gradwell) 1
Mr J. Foy's Grand Duke, 4 yrs, Bst 101 b .........(Parry) 2
Mr Johnstone's Harrogate, 4 yrs, Bst 21b (Cameron) 3

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The following also ran :—The Squire, Affection, The
Vet, Kingmaker, Retort, Highland Mary.
Betting=i to 4 agst Grand Duko, 4 to 1 agst Retort, 100
to 15 agst Harrogate, 8 to 1 agst The Squire, 9 to 1 agst
Kingmaker, and 10 to 1 agst Geelong. The start was de-
layed some time, owing to the bolting of Retort, who ran
the course twice. The favourite jumped off in front, fol-
lowed by The Squire, Harrogate, and Retort, until round-
ing the bond into the straight, when Retort and The
Squire were beaten, and Geelong joined Grand Duke
and Harrogate, whom he headed at the distance, and won
cleverly by half a length. A neck divided the second and
third. The Squire was a bad fourth, and the remainder
finishedas placed, separated by wide intervals.

The Juvenile Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50. added,
for two year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; the
winner to be sold for 100; if entered for 80 sovs allowed

41b, 60 81b, 40 141 b ; half a mile (straight).
Mr J. Smith's Dalwhinnie, by Peppermint, 7st 71b (X 10)
(41
(S. Taylor
Mr T. Dawson's fby Van Galen—Damsel, ist 71b 0)) 1
(Cameron) 2
Mr Hamilton's Portia, 7st 71b (X 10) (Jas. Clark) 3
Betting—Even on Portia, 7 to 4 agst the Damsel filly,
and 4to 1 agst Dalwhinnie. The latter, when they had
fairly settled down to the work, took the lead, and main-
taing it to the end, won easily by a length, which distance
separated the second and third. Tho winner was sold to
Mr. Laurence for 120 guineas.

The Wilton Handicap of 5 soya each, 3 ft, with 50 added
(if three run) ; winners of any race after May 27 (at ten
a.m.) value 50 sot's 51b, of two or one of 100 sot's 71b
extra ; one mile ; 15 subs.
Mr T. Stone's Ottoman, by Diophantug —Hassock, 3 yrs,
6st 121 b
Mr J. Foy's Grand Duke, 4 yrs, Bst (Parry) 2
Mr J. Smith's Sirocco, 3 yrs, 6st 1210 (S. Taylor) 3
Mr T. Dawson's Wadies, 2 yra, sst 121 b One. 51b extra)
(Hudson) 4,

Betting-6 to 4on Ottoman, 4to 1 agst Grand Duke
and 6 to 1 each agst Sirocco and Waffles. Sirocco made
the running, attended by the favourite and Waffles, until
entering the straight, when Grand Duke, who had been
lying off, joined the loaders, and the quartette ran a slash-
ing race home, Ottoman, who got the best of the struggle
within the distance, winning cleverly by half a neck; a head
divided the second and third, and a like distance the third
and fourth.

The Salford Borough Cup of 100 sovs (if threo run), added
to a handicap of 7 sovs each, 3 ft. Ono mile and a
half. _ _

Mr Samuel's Chivalry, by Tournament—Spot, 3 yrs, Est
51b (inc. 51b ex) ...(Butler) 1
Mr Johnstone's Donaldbain, 3 yrs, Gst 51b (Hudson) 2
Mr Barber's Alicia, 4 yrs, Est slb (G radwell) 3
Ambition and Louis of Hesse also ran
Feodor was struck out at 1.10 p.m. on the day of the
race.

Betting-7 to 4 agst Donaldbain, 3to 1 agst Chivalry,
100 to 30 agst Alicia, 6 to 1 agst Ambition, and 8 to 1 agst
Louis of Hesse. Prior to the start Louis of Hesse lashed
out at Cie post and kicked Butler, the rider of Chivalry,
below the knee, causing great pain. Chivalry jumped off
the moment the Slag was lowered, and holding a clear ad-
vantage throughout won in a canter by two lengths from
Donaldbain, who, with the exception of being headed for
a few strides by Ambition, hold the second place the whole
of the distance; a length separated the second and third;
Ambition was a ba4t fourth, and Louis of Hesse, who had
been in the rear all the way, was beaten off.
The Trafford Park Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added,
for two year olds 6st 121 b, three Bst 121 b; fillies and
geldings allowed 31b ; winners before starting 41b, twice
or 100 sovs 71b extra; three quarters of a mile ; 10 subs.
Mr Richards's Lady of Croome, by Tim Whiffle!) 2 yrs,
1
Gst 91b (Kenyon)
Mr Las wood's Evelina, 3 yre3, 9st 21b (inc 71b extra)
(J. Snowden) 2
Mr F. Bennett's Hippona, 2 yrs, Gst 91b (car Gst 1014
(G. Walker) 3

Roving Joo and Glon Avon also ran.
Betting—G to 4on Lady of Crooine, sto 2 agst Evolina,

NOTICE.

The Fourth Edition of " The Sum" of last Evening, con-
taining. tho Latest Betting and Races at Manchester
and Croydon, was published at. 7.15 p.m.