Star.
London, England, 1825-06-04 00:00:00

SPORTING' INTELLIGENCE.

ASCOT HEATH RACES.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3.—roURTH DAY.
The Course this day was by no means so well attended as yes.
terday. The company was principally confined to the residents in
tbe neighbourhood. His Royal Highness the Duke of York was
early on the Heath, and, by way of amusement during the morn-
ing, paid a visit to the fin, deur, dug, and roulette tables. He
was accompanied by Sayers and another officer, and as he passed
was loudly cheered. His Royal Highness having then viewed the
beasts of prey of one description, subsequently turned his attention
to the wild beasts of another description, and on viewing the strong
cages in which the latter were secured, it became a matter of doubt
I which were more properly confined within the bars.
His Majesty and suite arrived at the Royal Stand soon after one, I
and came up the Course, as on the prlceding days. He was again
loudly cheered, and was in excellent health and spirits. A cowl-
derable number of the distingid,hed persons whom we noticed yes-
terday, were in attendance. The Duke of Devonshire was on the
Royal Stand, in conversation with his Majesty for some time.
There were but three races during the day, the whole of which
his Majesty remained to witness. They were as follow :
The Wokingham Stakes of 5 soy. each (handicap), for three year
olds and upwards. Last three-quarters of the New Mile.
Lord Jersey's Spermaceti, 5 yrs, Bst. 81h. 1
Duke of York's b. c. Frogmote, 5 yrs, 7st. 21b. 2
Thirteen started ; two only were placed. It was a pretty race,
and all the horses started abreast. Spermaceti won cleverly by two
lengths. Robinson rode the winner.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sows. each, h. ft. with 50, soya. added
from the Race Fend, for horses of all ages. Once sound and a

distance.
Mr. Messer's Presentiment, 4 yrs, 7st. olb. . . 1
Lord Warwick's Haji Balsa, 4 yrs, Sit. . 2
Duke of Richmond's Spree, 4 yrs, 7st. 21b. 3
.
Lord G. H. Cavendish 's Black Cat, 3 yrs, 6st. 716. . 4
Duke of Rutland's Cephalus, 5 yrs, Bst. HP. . 5
Five only started. The odds were, sto 4 agst Haji Baba; 2to
1 agst Cephalus ; 4 to I apt Black Cat; 5 to I apt Presentiment;
6to 1 apt Spree. Haji Baba took the lead, and kept it till he got
to the distance peat. Presentiment then got close to his quarters,
and a beautiful race followed; each rider exerted himself to the
utmost; but on coming nearer home, Presentiment started vigor-
ously forward, and won by half a length. The five were placed.
A Plate of 50 soy. for all ages; three yrs old, Tet. 41b. four, Sst.
91b. five, ost. Sib. six and aged, Dst. 71b. Mares allowed 31b.—
The winner. of one Plate or Sweepstakes this year (handicaps ex-
cepted) to carry 31b. extra. The best of three one tulle heats.
Old Mile. The winner to be sold fur 250 gs. &c.
Gen. Grosvenor's The Brownie, 5 yrs old .
Duke of Richmond's Fiction, 3 yrs old
old

1 1
4 2

Mr. Lee's Shacabac, 4 yr.
Mr. Whiteside's br. to Antonio, 6 yrs old
Mr. Smith's Isabella, 4 yrs old
Mr. Scaith's Jack Bunse, 3 yrs old •
Mr. Nowell's ch. c. by Walton, 4 yes old
Mr. Messer's Vargas, 4 yrs old -
The odds on the first beat were 6 to 4 against brother to Anto-
nio; 6to 1 agst Brownie. The whole eight started; but on the
signal being given Brownie set off without respect to parties, and
got so far ahead that the others scarce attempted to contest with
him. He in fact ran away, and won by three or four lengths. A
considerable time elapsed before he could be .puiled up. In the se-
cond heat it was 3 to 2 ego Brownie' and 3 to 1 apt brother to
' Antonio. Brownie, however, took the lead, and ran away so fast
as to leave all her competitors about twenty yards behind. It was
30 to lon her as she passed the distance post. None of the others
had the slightest chance.—The Duke of Richmond immediately
claimed the winner, according to.the term, of the entry. Young
Buckle rode the wilier, which again ran nearly half a mile before
she could be pulled up.
The sports being concluded, his Majesty quitted the Course, and
was followed by the distinguished party by whom be bad been ac.'
compassed.--We are glad to state that next year his Majesty is to
give an additional£loo Plate to the yeomen pricker., who obtain
tickets for being in at the death of the stag hunted by his Majesty's
stag haunch. This Plate was always given by his late Maiesty, and
invariably produced good sport.
FIGHT BETWEEN LOCK AND SAVAGE..
At the conclusion of the Races, ana after the departeril of
the Aristocracy, the seamen of the ring were resolved to have their
turn, and accordingly arrangements were made for forming an
arena; in which Lock and Savage, both members of the Whip CM,
and eaisrirkt drivers to bootiswere to decide not only wblch was the
best man, but which was entitled to the stakes for which each had
been matched, namely, £25 a-side.
The peelintinaries having been duly arranged, the mein vein
brought to the ground. Loa is long and thin, but possessed of
some science and bottom ; as a fighter, however, his qualities an
not of the highest order ; he B wild, and wants steadiness. Savage
is a middle-sized, well.set fellow, a hard bitter, active, and ready
at his fetidness. The former was seconded by Gypsey Cooper
West Country Dick; the latter by Ben Burns and Gaynor. fibt
to tour on Savage.
. The men only fought seven rounds, in the last of which Savage
made a feint at Lock's head with his right, and at the same instant
caught him heavily with the left on the body ; Lock attempted to
return, but threw his-blow away : Savage nobbed his man twice,
and then boring in, threw him in his favourite position on the ropes.
After he fell, Savage struck him a heavy blow on the mouth. An
instant crf of " Foul, foul !". burst from all quarters, and the Um-
pires having been referred to, they confirmed the judgment that
the blow was foul. Lock in consequence declined fighting any
more, although loudly called upon by Savage, and the decision of
the battle was, of course; in his favour. He will, in all probability,,
decline all further trials with Savage, and in future Master Savage
will feel the advantage .of commanding his temper.
PIGEON SHOOTING.
There was a grand day yesterday at the lied House Inciosure,
Battersea. The match for 1100, between Lord Kennedy and
Captain Ross, at S 6 birds each, with double barrels, and on which
some thousands were depending, was first shot off, and won by
Captain Ross, whohilled 34 um of 47, when Lord Kennedy gave
in, having tilled only 30. The bitting at starting was even, and
Lord Kennedy had taken 1000 to 100 chat be won all Ms three
matches, which be; of course, bob lope.
A sweepstakes of 10 guineas each fullmved, which was won by.
Major Marie, beating Lord Kennedys.Mr. Osbaldestone, Captain
Ross, and Mr. Shoobridge.
A second Sweepstake); of 10 sovereigns each. at seven birds each,
was won by Mr. Shoobridge, beating Lord 'Kennedy, Capt. Hall,
and Mr. Osbaldestone. Mr. Shoobridge killed all his birds.
A third Sweepstakes, of ten-sovereigns each, was won by Major
blarsac, beating Mr. goobridge (who at first tied him), Captain
Hail, and Mr. Oabaldestone.
A fourth Sweepstakes, for ten sovereigns each, at seven Mil
was also won by the Major, beating Messrs. Shoobridge
Osbaidestoae.
PEDESTRIANISIV.
The great foot race. of ten miles for So sovereigns, between Mr.
Re:rert • alanton and George Browning, the celebrated runner,
took .place over one, mile in Abreston Park, Suffolk, in tien; pre-
sence of many spectators, each starting at different ends. The
Gentleman received three minutes tilne. Browning won by two
minutes and two seconds.
Tuesday, at Gravesend, Mr. Kerr undertook for a wager to
perform the following feat within an hour :—to row a wherry on
the Thames one rule—to run one mile—to walk one mile—
trundle a hoop one mile—and, finally, to drag a chaise one mile.
The wager was lost by Men minutes, owing to his commencing the
task when the wind was against him, by which the mile on the
River occupied six minutes more than it otherwise would have
done. Stveralheavy bets were depending on the watch.

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