Star.
London, England, 1826-06-09 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

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BETTING ROOWTATTERSALL'S, Just 11.
With iheexcepdon of a few at th e early part •of the afternoon,
The attendance of the subscifbers wss very limited, the great ma.
jority being at Ascot Heath Rates, sachet scarcely any business was
done; while the trivial bets that were made are not worthy of
notice. The betting will nett week commence with vigour, when
the July Stakes it Newmarket, and the Derby and Oakes of 1827.
will be brought upon the Market, in addition to the Doncaster
StlLeger.
ETON COLLEGE REGATTA.
The Annual Regatta of the young Noblemen and Gentlemen
educated at Eton College, on Monday evening, was honoured by
the presence of his Royal Highness the Duke of Yoe'. At six
o'clock in the evening, his Royal Highness, accompanied by the
Duke of Wstuttosom and his other distinguished visitors, left Frog.
more Lodge, and rode through the town to the banks of the
Thames. The cutters, which were decorated with splendid silk
banners, having been manned, and the order of procession formed,
the young Gentlemen rowed through Windsor Bridge, and round
a neighbouring eyot, saluting his Royal Highness, as they passed,
with enthusiastic cheering. The coxswains of the various cuttert
were attired la fancy costumes, and the fineness of the evening, and
the immense number of spectators greatly contributed to enhance
the brilliancy of the spectacle. After the. Gentlemen had partaken
of a cold collation, on Boveney Meadow, they returned Or similar
older, and the amusements of the evening were terminated by a
display of extremely brilliant and variegated fireworks. The bands
of the Ist Life Guards and 63d Infantry were in attendance.

ASCOT RACES—THIRD DAY.
A-cot-heath was crowded again on this day, as on
the two days preceding, with fashionable people; and
the visitors of the middle class were even m .re nnme
rous than on Tuesday or yesterday. It seems hardly
conceivable how so many persons in the world should
have temper, and leisure, at once, to be happy. Upon the
whole, the people lease: exalted in rank seemed, taken
in general, to be the moat perfectly delighted and free
from care--that is to say, speaking of the male part
of the assembly : fern rles Lin all ranks), as long as
there is a crowd and a bustle, are always perfectly de-
lighted, and free from care. The great concourse of
company, too, j 'fined to the peculiar fineness of the
weather for travelling--as the same sun rouses cater-
pillars that raises tulips—seemed to have attracted a
more than usual proportion of the petit jeu gentry,
who make it their business to take in the " raws" upon
these occasions. The " thimble rig," and the " odd-or-
,en caper," and the " hustling-in-the-hat business,"
were all particularly. rife ; besides jugglers (not gam-
bling) present in abundance, who worked their miracles
eis plein jour; and took their chance of the public
sympathy, by sending round the tambourine after-
wards; for remuneration. One of these last, who got
as near to the Royal stand as he could, was really a
fellow of infinite dexterity. And the dog had a
" manner" too—looked as though be would have
scorned to work for a livelihood, with all his heart—
(as in all human probability he would;) wore a very
bad tinsel jacket, with not at all a bad grace; and
had obviously had his hair cut by a barber that
was a genius in his profession. Ballad singers, of course,
there were uncountable; and a party of glee singers
came; but the ringing of the bell to " clear the course"
always put them out of tune, and they were laughed at.
A company of ladies, dancing on stilts eight teet high,
did better; as they not only made money, but saw the
race admirably (over other people's heads) into the bar-
gain.. The-upper end of the course was thronged, as
usual, by personsanxious to see the King, who present-
ed himself at his window repeatedly, bowing with great
apparent good humour to the multitude. The lower
ground afforded greater variety in the creature comforts
of spruce beer and gingerbread nuts. There were show
booths, too, here in considerable force—people without
arras---or heads*--shorter than mankind in general—or
taller; distinction. from one's fellow creatures being all
that is requisite to make a man's fortune in these days.
These " caravansla the way,often merit attention, many
of them are curiosittei: There was one just below the
" Betting stand," and it seemed very popular too, which
offered a " Sussex Giantess;" " a Dwarf from the Low
Countries :" a "Bohemian," who balanced coach-wheels
on his chin ; and a black eight-of-h and 'player, " equal
to the celebrated Ramo Samee :" all (besides several
dogs, and a lady who "took money") dwell•ng in a co-
vered cart not 12 feet square, and all to be seen for a
penny. The speech which the proprietor of this vehicle
made on his steps, between the " performances," would
be invaluable in these election times, if we had room to
give it. There was a rival "show'' stood at a few paces
distant, which had music, and particularly a gong,
which seemed to attract great notice. The owner of
Ramo Samee's rival had no musical attractions. But
the way in which he treated that tact, when he saw it
beginning t affect the people's minds! " You will ob-
ser re, ladies and gentlemen, we have no music here,"
said the o ator, turning to the rival show—round which
the crowd (dropping off from his own) N‘ as'collec ting—
with the most admirable composure. "There is nothing
here to prevent the voice of public opinion from being
heard—nothing to hinder you from hearing the senti-
ments of the ladies and gentlemen who hove witnessed
the exhibition, as they leave the caravan. Hark to what
they say, ladies and gentlemen; as they come out—the
performance is now c,:ncluding 1 This way—four steps,
Sir, if you please—were you not gratified ? If you were
not, I pledge myself to return the money. There! ladies
and gentlemen! Hat k to what the genth man, who has
seen it, says of the tall woman ! Here there is no noise,
no imposition, every person has the opportunity of jkidg-
ing for himself. Now; then, is the time ! All these
remarkable wonders to be seen for the small price of
one penny, gentlemen! One more performance this day
is all that will be in our power," &c. We regret being
compelled to omit the rest ; there mill net be many
such speeches heard this side the beginning of the next
Session of Parliament. These subordinate delights,
however, were of course compelled, like the waiting-
maid in the The Critic, to if keep their madness in the
back ground" whenever a race was ready. And the
day's running, though not of the most striking order. was
sufficient to afford diversion. The first race was for

The Gold Cup, value 100 guineas, the surplus in specie, by sub.
scriptions of 20 sous each; the second horse to receive back his
stake; 3 yrs 6st- lelb. 4 yrs est. 21b. 5 yrs est. 121 b. 4 yrs and
aged 9st. 31b. mares allowed 31b. About two miles and a hall.
Mr. Wyndham 's Chateau Margaux, 4 yrs 3
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Mr. Theobald's Cydnus, 5 yrs • 2
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Lord G. Cavendish's Bizarre, 6 yrs. . 3
The following were drawn; Lionel Lincoln, Middleton, Mule-
teer, Cedric and Serab.

Betting-11 to son the winner, 3to 1 against Cydnus, and 3to
I against Bizarre.
Bizarre made strong running at starting, and kept it en all the
way io the last turn, followed closely by the others. Cydnus then
came up and took up the running, coming clear off full five lengths,
with Chateau Margaux at band, who did not come out till near
home, when he let lease, and won easy : rode by Dockeray, Cyd-
nus by Macdonald, and Bizarre by Arnbll.
The Windsor Forest Stakes of 50 son each, for three yr old filfies,
lit. 41b. The Old Mik.
General Groavenor's Tears
Duke of Grafton's Cremona
Lord Warwick's b. E by Partisan

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Mr. Gravities Fawn ps:id forfeit.
Betting-3 to lon Tears.

Tan at start*, took the lead at tolerably strops nianial, well
thee by
Commie eat the ether .to,tima hawk kilo; here a
mute, ilbastlialtrds when Cremate got nearly mead of Tears,
with the other in their linemen. They all made the best of their
ground to the distance, when. Partisan filly was completely beat off.
Cremona made very pretty running, but had no chance of winning t
she began to lose ground, and when at home was beat by Teats in
a canter by three lengths. Rode by Wheatley. Cremona by John
Day, alid the other by Dockeray.
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Sweepssishes of 30 sovereign; each ; 20 ft. for two year olds, colts,
fist. Slb. Allies, ast. 21b. The winner of a Sweepstakes to terry
31b. extra. T. Y. C.
Mr. J. Edwards's f. Search
Mr. Wyndham's Sister to Recruit
Mr. Forth's b. f. by Interpreter
Mr-. Alttekford's b. f. by Smolensk°
Mr. J. Smith's b. 1. by Carbon
Lord Exeter's Brother to Attics

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2 tot apt Wyndham—S to 2 apt Forth's-7 to 2 apt Mock-
ford's, and S to 1 apt the whiner.
Only three placed. The younkers were a considerable time before
they could in the first iestance be brought together, and when the
word" Off" was given, not oue seemed obedient to it. Some began
to rear up or plunge, whilst others went off at a rattling rate till they
found to return was imperative; after this false start a lapse of se-
veral minutes ensued; the word was again given, still noobedirnce,
plunging, kicking, and many pranks were played ; in this way chi.),
went on for 20 minutes; but at last, after five or six false *tarts. off
they went in the most magnificent style : a fitter or more imposing
sight has never been seen on the turf. They started nearly even,
and instantly got at full speed, and continued, keeping in a parallel
line neatly front end to end; when three fourths up the distance the
race seemed entirely between the three which are placed shove, the
others being too far off for a chance. The rest of the ground was
beautifully contested, when Starch won by a length ; rode by young
Edwards; Forth's, by J. Day; Wyndham's, by Arnull ;
by lloggis ; Attica, by Robinson ; and the other by It. Boyce.
Sweepstakes of 100 suss. each, for fillies, Sit Mb. Old Mile.
Lord Jersey's Butterfly
Mr. Wyndhant's f. by Whalebone 2
Betting-3 to lon Butterfly, who made her own running, and
won by five lengths, in a common canter. Rode by Robinson. John
Day rode the other.

Sweepstakes of 10 sows. each, for 3 yr-old colts, Ilst. 71b. and fillies
list. 21b. The new Mile.
Lord Jersey's Butterfly 1
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Mr. Goddard's b. e. Composer, by Smalenako—Viscountess 2
Tice description of the last race will apply literally to this. Ro-
binson again rode Butterfly, and Sam. Day the other.
A Plate of SW. for all ages ; three yrs 7st. four yrs Su. 51b. five yrs
9st. six yrs and aged, 9st. 51b. winner of a Plate or Sweepstakes
this year 51b. Heats one mile and half.
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Mr. Scaith's Frogmore, 4 yrs . 1 1
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Mr. Greme's Cadiz, 5 yrs . . . . 2 5
Mr. Rogen's Muleteer, 4 yrs . 5 dr.
Mr. Whiteside's Acton, aged . . . . 4 2
Betting 6 to 4 against Cadiz ; 6 to 4 against Eleton ; 7 to 4 against
Muleteer ; second heat, 5 to 4 on the field.

Both beats were well contested, but won cleverly. Barnett
rode Frogmen; J. Day, Picton; Wheatley, Muleteer; and Doc-
keray, Cadiz.
Immediately after the two year old race the Duke of Richmond
bought Starch for 300 guineas, to add to his' Grace's improving stud.
The steward, Lord Maryborough, in order to have time kept in the
running, bad a notice affixed to the weighing room, that every
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jockey not attending to weigh at the proper time, would be fined as
at Newmarket. After the second race his ardship ordered on
several special constables to assist in clearirig the course.
In the course of the day there was a report that Belzoni was amiss.
He consequently weft back to 15 to 1, and some betting took place,
but the odds settled at 7 to 1.
The King left the course between five and sir o'clock,
in the same order as he had arrived ; and after his
Majesty and the Duke of York had departed, the
general " start" commenced, which was not quite so
orderly, all along the road, as on the first day (Tues-
). The four-in-hand drivers all did well; and the
carnage folk (where the post-boys were sober). But
some of the gig people wet e ebullient, and took " short
cuts" across bits of the country ; in virtue of which,
symptoms of—" 1 say, my tigl.t fellow—have you any
idea how they get a chaise out of a ditch in these parts ?"
were, here and there, discernible.
Among an inbnite number of persons of distinction present, we
may name the following : Dukes—Wellington, Dorset, Richmond,
Grafton, and Portland ; Marquises— !teeter, Malachi, Graham,
and Conyngbant ; Earls—Verulam, Jersey, Orford, Warwick,
Strathaven, Oarendpn, Egremont, Mountcharles, Stradbroke. &c. ;
Lords—Donivich, Anson, Fitzroy, Bentinck, Alvauley, Caven-
dish, Graves, Harborougb Stc.; General Grosvenor; Colrinels—
Udny and Synge; Captains—Leeson, &untie, Standen; Messrs.
Greville, Wortley, Douglas, I'age, Prendergast, Milnes, &c.
The dust during the whole day was afflicting; w itb the exception
of this annoyance, the Heath was delightful. However difficult
any commodity is of production, it would seem that a demand is
all that is necessary in this country—there were absolutely " ice
creams" to be bad upon the course.