The Sun.
London, England, 1828-06-18 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ASCOT HEATH.—SECOND MEETING.
The experiment of a Second Meeting at Ascot has never
been. tried before, if we except an occasion, about five or
six years back, when the Officers of the Life Guards bad
a day's sport for half-bred horses. The idea was suggested
last year by his Majesty, and was eagerly supported by
several Noblemen and Gentlemen, who evinced great wil-
lingness to run their horses, if it should be carried into
effect ; it, however, was deemed too late in the season to
make the necessary arrangements, and
.was accordingly
abandoned for the time. Ample time being taken in the
:Spring of the present year, his Majesty's suggestion was
acted upon, and with what effect may-be collected from
cur account of the running.
The appearance of the Race Conrse, was the same as
nsoal, There was the same heterogeneous admixture of
classes which forms the most prominent feature of a Racing
Meeting ; the most inveterate Agrarian could not but have
been delighted with the clashing of opposite grades—the
patrician, four in hand, with the plebeian dog-cart--the
jostling of the rabble with those of gentle blood, and the
teneral levelling of rank, dignity, and station.
His Majesty was in an open carriage, drawn by four bays,
geeninpanied by his Grace the Duke of Leeds, Earl Carlisle,
and Viscount Morpeth ; in the next carriage were the Ladies
Carlisle, Mountcharles, and Strathaven ; the rest of the
Royal cavalcade was the same as at the last races. His Ma-
jesty came to the window instantly on his entry, and taking
off his hat, acknowledged the greeting of the assembled
crowd in his usual gracious manner. His Majesty re-
mained at the window till the conclusion of the races, when
he left for the Cottage.
From an alteration in the order of running the races, the
public were led into a singular enisalie ; the first race on the
list was the Plate, the second the Oatlauds—in both of
which were Maria and the Vicar. These two having run
first, it was generally supposed that they had done it for the
plate, and it was remarked as curious that the King should
win his own guineas. According to the card, and the
order of running the races, the first (Plate) was run last,
and the alteration was not discovered long before it was
decided. The following are particulars :
The Windsor Oadands of 25 soya. each, 15 ft., for all ages.
Two miles and a half.
His Majesty's filly Maria, 4 yrs 1
Mr. Prendergast's the Vicar, 5 yrs
Betting-2 to lon Maria.—At starting the Vicar went
off in front, at a strong pace, keeping the lead till within
the distance, when the King's mare came up, challenged,
and ran nearly head and head with him for the best part of
the ru.nning ground, all the time being well in hand ; when
close to the Judge's stand, she went right a-bead, and won
by two lengths cleverly. Rode by Robinson, who is first
jockey to the King; the Vicar, by young Buckle.
Immediately after this race, which was run during a
tremendous storm, the Messrs. Greenhills set up, " See
the 'Conquering Hero comes" and the populace joining in
the compliment, gave great animation to the scene. His
Majesty appeared to appreciate the congratulations of
~the
spectator', which be repeatedly acknowledged.
While the race was being run, his Majesty's person was
quite prominent from the front of the window, and in
some degree exposed to the rain, which descended unmer-
cifully an those beneath ; but his Majesty's love of the
sport completely mastered alt personal considerations, and
lie submitted to it with the most perfect good humour.
.wt.epstakes of 100 SON'S. each, 11. ft., for 3-yr. old colts,
Set. 711, ; and fillies, Sst. 316. The winner of the
, Derby or Oaks to carry 71b.. extra. Swinley Course.
Lead Sefton's Juryman 1
Mr. Thornhill's Bee-in-a -Bonnet
Mr. Payne% e, by Walton—Johanna Routhcote
Lord Moentcharlee'w c, by Blacklock _„
There as some heavy betting on this race, at nada
w
widely different from the London prices, which made Mr.
Payne 'e horse favourite against the 6ottl ; at starting Jurodds
y-
man w at sto against the field, 6to 2 being the
against Mr. Payne's horse, and 5 to 1 against
Lord each
Mof the
other two ; Juryman set off at a steady pace, +ount-
eludes's colt laying next to him, and the others in good
place ; at the distance, Bee-in-a-Bonnet and Southeote
went up to Juryman, and for the rest of the ground put
him to his best speed, running him in so close, that he
won by a neck only ; rode by Robinson ; the filly by
Chaney ; Southeote Goodison ; and Lord Mount-
charles's by Macdonald.
His Majesty's Plate of 100ge., four-yr-olds, fist.
five, 9st. six and aged, fiat, 71b. Three miles ;
to start at the old mile post.
Mr. Maberly's Monarch, 5 yrs 1
Mr, Wetherell's b. m. by Jupiter, 6 yrs a 2
tlis Majesty's f. Maria, 4 vrs fell
From her success for the first race Maria was all the
go, the odds being 5 to 2 on her, and no other talked of.
After starting she was at still higher odds. At the word
of command off went the veteran, Dick Wetheiell, on
his own mare, at good three-mile running, Monarch,
with R. Boyce on his back, laying behind him, and
the King's filly at a respectful distance; so they ran
to the bottom, when Monarch got up awl took the
front, making play all along the fiat. Maria then got
to his haunches, but an unexpected event at this mo-
ment presented itself, the rope which went across the
course, to keep out horsemen, was still up, and not suffi-
cient time left to remove it. Robinson was not aware of
it in time to diverge from the courses and went with his
mare against the rope with such force, that the post to which
it was attached was bcoken to pieces, and the mare
thrown. Monarch escaped the danger, for Boyce being
first aware of it, steered him on the wrong (or rather the
right) side of the poet. At this time Wetherell was be.
hind, and having now a clear course, it will not be won-
dered at that the old fox pounced upon the opportunity
thus unexpectedly opened to him of carrying away a
-King's Plate ; he made the best use of it, and got so far in
first, that it was nothing but downright gnodness and speed
that enabled Monarch to recover his lost ground : in this,
however, he enceeeded, finally winning. Maria jmnped
up ionnediately, and without her rider, . kept in front, and
was the first at Ilona—but for this accident, Robinson
would have run all three races.
His Majesty showed the reatest alarm for die safety of
Robinson, and despatched some of the Lords in Waiting to
make inquiries into his state.
His Majesty expreaeed great pleasure in beteg informed,
although much hurt, his joekey was in no immediate dan-
ger, the injury being confined to bruises;l Robinson
was
s, attentded by a
immediately conveyed to Sunningli
surgeon, who hied him, and we are happy to ! ate, that
there is sinewever oto +believe that he will specekly resume
his business, hieta ate ,is, beyond doubt, one or du? most
skilful of the day.

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GRAND PIGEON MATCH for the GOLD CUP.
The enclosures yesterday proved that a goal thing -never
loses its attraction, more especially in the-Sporting World.
The ground at an early hour was literally covered with
''',"Par-Y of the first description. laud a Jubilee breakfast
held in a marquee upon the ground was well attended, and
went off with eclat. It was the fourth and last day's
shooting for the Gold cup.
Betting was 7 to 1 upon
Captain Ross, and no takers.
Capt. Ross. Mr. Osbaldeston. Mr. Dore.
First (lay ........ . 19
Second c1ay...... 19
Third day •••• • • 18
19
Fourth day ......
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ThE TRICKS OF LONDON I—A
lodger, run-
ning shet of cash, and wishing to leave his lodgings un-
paid, hit ninon the following expedient of allaying the sun-
vicious of his landlord. He expressed his intention to
leave town for a fortnight, at the end of which time he
should return, saying that he had left his trunk in his
room, and hoped the landlord would not re-let the rooms
before bin return. Same time elapsed before the landlhenord's
anxiety and curiosity were sufficiently excited ;
w one
day he thought Le would see the contents of the trunk at
at any rate, as like gentleman had nut returned. Several
attempts were made by different persons to lift the trunk,
t,ut without effect ; they could not raise it from the floor.
A carpenter was eat" fm', and the lock broke open, when,
; the trunk was entirely empty, and ecrewed down
to the floor ! to the no small astonishment of the disap-
poiMed landlord.