The Sun.
London, England, 1828-05-17 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCR.

CLIFTON AND BRISTOL RACES.
On Tuesday last these races commenced on a osof
laid-out course on Durdharn Down, which, by crossialLl
King's-weston-road, in a direction to the quarry, taki9w
circuit from thence to the look out, and by a detour of`.,
square which forms the ride, completed a two-mile in
The weather was remarkably fine—the show of beau :0
and fashionable women splendid—the cavalcade extero,i
—the equestrians and pedestrians numberless—and the
good. Under such a combination the scene could not
of being highly exhilirating, and every one appeared $0
its animating effects.
The Stewards having arrived, the bell having sel,e,
times rang, the riders having exhibited their colours,
the horses having stretched their legs, expectation cvit9
tiptoe, when there appeared as candidates for

The Ashton Court Stakes,
Sir L. Glyn's ch. h. Nouredden, 5 yrs
Mr. T. Upton's br. m. Rigmarole, 6 yrs
Mr. W. P. Wilson's (per name) Grecian, 4 yi, .....
Mr. Davis's b. g. Compte d'Artois, aged
Mr. Andrews's g. m. Zeline, 5 yra'
Sir W. Wynn's ch. g. Stingo, 4 yrs
This was an admirable race, Nourreden beating Rev;
role by half a neck only : se even were the horses Iv
they passed the distance post, that it impossible
which would beat. The other horses came in as ntunDe'o,
The Hunters' Stakes of 10 sovs. with 20 added, for b°r
bf
regularly hunted in 1827 and 28, were contestati
Gentlemen riders, as follows

Mr. W. N. Martin's b. g. Gas Light, 6 yre
Mr. G. F. Wilson's hr. g. Jonathan • t? 5
Mr. Davis's b. g. Count d'Artois, aged
si!
This was also a good race; the first heat was won °,Ol
by half a length, and in, the second Jonathan was foreo r
until within thirty yards of the winning post, when be
Feared to halt, and Gas Light shot a-head, and won clever,
The Hackney Sweepstakes, for horses not thorough-br
the property of persons residing within 20 mind
Clifton ; the winner to be sold for 50 soya. if dermal
in the usual way. I!
Mr. Bayly.'s b. g. Asti-Catholic, 5 yrs ................
Mr. Smith's Gazelle, 6 yrs
Mr. Jones's Captain Copp, 6 yrs .......................
This race was so well contested that there was no''
for a second heat, and Mr. Bayly walked Anti-CslP‘itt,
over the course. Mr. M. Jones subsequently claimedji
winner for 50 guineas, to which, however, there is $

murrer.
This ñ

z shed Tuesd

iay's sport. During the morning
pickpockets were not inactive; one sharp fellow, whelv
thought every body's attention was engaged, slip Pea
hand into a carriage where there were two ladies, rf
snatched a reticule containing a purse. He was seen, eir,
sued, and taken ; several of his accomplices, hoot
contrived a rescue, but he was ultimately secured and C°l;
witted to prison. 1'
The Ordinary at the White Lion was numerously
tended by the principal sporting characters, T. Ill':
Esq. presiding, ably supported by H. T. Whalley,
A very fine buck was presented by Sir John Smith, 'OO/`
was served by Niblet, in his best style. A 00
WEDNESDAY.-The weather was equally fine, and
pany equally numerous and brilliant; the •sport Was j
good.
A Tradesman's Plate of 50 sovs. and upwards, be -7„
gift of the Tradesmen of Bristol and Clifton, added t 0
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft. for all horses Cal':
ing weights. For this race eight horses were usglins

ed; the following ran :
I
Mr. Thorne's b. in. Forrester Lass, aged
Mr. Radcliffe's b. h. Lawrence, 5 yrs
Mr. Upton's Rigmarole, 6 yrs
Sir L. Glyn's Brocard, 3 yrs 3 ur i
Match for 501. half mile.—Mr. smith's Miss Flit"'
yrs. beat Mr. Wilson's Yellow Hammer, aged.
d
.-: Golden Punch Bowl, given by the Stewards, ''--ded
Iv'
a S., . eepstakes of 5 sovs. each, for horses not titollo
bred ; the second horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the so i,
Gentlemen riders. For this race nine horses were illi,
nated ; six started. The prize was won by The aOl
5-yrs-old, named by Mr. W. P. Wilson.
LThe superb cup run fur at these races, was the I,gri,
nious and tasteful workmanship of Mr. Martin, jewl":,Pi
of Bath : it is in the shape of a vase, containing froto —,,
to three gallons, and ornamented is a chaste and elee-
manner.]