Star.
London, England, 1829-09-18 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

DONCASTER MEETING, 1829.
DONCASTIR, SM. 16.
In a former Report, we mentioned how troublesome the low
gamblers had been to the police, without then having an idea of
the extent of the gangs or their proceedings. On Monday there
could not have been less than 1000 of them on the race-ground,
their depredations being carried on so openly, and with such an
apparent intention of resisting any interruption, that for some
time the police were completely at bay. They repeatedly declared
that if any attempt was made to stop them, " there should be no
Leger run for," and assembled in a body of nearly 300 before the
Mansion-house, where they reiterated their intention to set the
Mayor at defiance in the most insulting terms. In the course
of the afternoon, the constables made endeavours to capture some
of them, which rendered matters so serious, that strong mea-
became indispensable. Lord Wilton, one of the Stewards,
consulted with the Mayor nn the propriety of reading the
Riot Act, and calling out the military. This being dune, the dis-
turbance was in some degree abated. Yesterday the rioters again
assembled in great force, and several desperate contests took place
between them and the police, in which several were wounded on
both shies—one of the gamblers so badly, that it is reported he died
of the injuries be received. Many were taken away covered with
blood ; indeed, at one time it was greatly feared that the dragoons
would be compelled to charge them. Fortunately, however, the con-
stables succeeded in taking the ringleaders into custody without mili-
tary aid. Lord Wilton was extremely active in directing and assisting
the police; at one time surrounded by the miscreants, who en-
deavoured to pull him off his horse, and there is little doubt that
had they effected this the result would have been fatal. By great
personal exertion, and with prompt aid given by Lord Worcester
and Colonel Peel, the Noble Lord escaped the imminent danger in
which he was placed. The keeper of the gaol (which they swore
they would pull down) was knocked down and handled very
roughly, but escaped without any severe injury. Owing to the
praiseworthy exertions of the police, the rioters were dispersed
before the St. Leger was run for, and two or three waggon loads
of them sent to prison.
The Foal Stakes of 100 any.. each, h. ft. for three-years-old colts,
est. 71b. fillies, est. 41b. One mile and a half. (St= subscribers.)
Mr. Peter's ch. c. Rawton, by Oiseau, received from Smolensk°.
The Cleveland Stakes of 25 son. each, 15 ft. and only five if de-
clared, &c. with 20 soya. added by the Corporation. The
owner of the second horse to save his Stake. St. Leger Course.

(Thirteen subscribers, eighteen of whom declared.)
Lord Cleveland's br c Tamboff, 3 yrs, 6st 12Ib 1
Lord Fitzwilliam's b h Mulatto, 6 yrs, Bst 101 b 2
Mr. Petre's b c Netberby, 5 yrs, 6st 91b .. 3
The Doncaster Racing Club Stakes of 50 sots. each, h. 1. Two
miles. (Four Subscribers).
Ilouldsworth's ch. c. Vanish, 4 yrs, Bst 51b 1
Mr. Nowell's b. f. Rosana, by Walton, 4 yrs, Bst 51b ..
All Age Stakes of 10 son. each, with 20 toys. added by the Cor-
poration ; 3 yrs old, Est 121 b ; 4 yrs, Bst ; 5 yrs, Bst 10lb , 6 and
aged, 9st. The winner to be sold for 250 gs If demanded, &c.—

St. Leger Course. (4 subscribers.)
Lord Fitzwilliam named br f. lilackluck, 3 yrs, 6st 1111 b 1
Mr. Houldsworth's ch f Deposit. 4 yrs, Bst
Mr. Scaife's b h My Lord, 5 yrs, Sst. 101 b . 3
Four Year Old Stakes of 50 sous each, 20 ft—St. Leger Course.
(Three Subscribers.)
Mr. Nowell's b c by Walton, Bst 31b ............... 1
Mr. Houldsworth's b c Lambtonian, Bst 71b