Mariposa Democrat., 1857-09-24
From the English Sporting Papers.
GOODWOOD RACES.


A great trial of strength with the American,
French and English horses impaired an addi-
tonal attraction to the "Cup Day" Pryor
and Prioress came TO England with a vast re-
putation, while Florn and Monarquc were not
unknown to fame. The Americans regarded
the success of one of their horses with no
little confidence, and it must be confessed that
although Pryor and Proress were defeated,
they were not disgraced The horse athered
considerably on being stripped, but he ran
right up in front to the distance, where Prior
ess, too, looked SO formidable that shout of
"what against the Americans?" was raised by
many voices.
1t was reserved for France however, to bear
off the honors of the day, Monarque, who
ran third for the Cup last year, winning it
on the present occasion after one Of the most
exciting finishes ever witnessed. The English
horses made no inglorious exhibition, and "per
formed" sufficiently well to sustain their high
reputation. As our description Of the race
will show, the encounter was marked by cas-
ualty which might have been as lamentablc
as that which occurred last year for the Good
wood Stakes. Gunboat, while leading, fell
into the straight, and Arsenal, who was in his
wake, jumped upon him and stumbled, Ford
ham, however, managing to keep his seat
Gemma di Vergy and Kcsirel were not so for
tunate, both coming heavily to the ground, but
their riders escaped any serious injuries Da-
vid Hughes was carried into the stand, and
the Duke of Richmond, with his usual kind
ness and urbanity was instantly in attendance
upon him. Hughes was only severely shaken /;
he was removed to the Chichester In6rmary,
where he received prompt medical assistance.
1t is impossible now to tell what might have
been the result of the race had no accident
happened. The general opinion was that the
American horses, which were ridden by native
jockeys, in striped jackets and starred caps,
might have figured still more prominently had
they been entrusted to men as experienced
and accomplished in their profession as Eng
lish Jockeys. Indeed, in turf phraseology,
Proress looked call over the winner" at the
distance. The French people present were
not little gratified by the success Of Mon
argue, and the prize which they will carry
with them to France is a trophy worthy of
possessing
After the starter had paraded the horses in
Indian file past the Grand Stand he conducted
them to the post and endeavored to draw
them up in lne-a task of some little difficult
Gty, owing to the factiousness of Pryor, who
caused several breakings away. When the
flag was dropped, yiscount rushed TO the
'front.' but on reaching the Grand Stand Rise
Der, who was pulling hard, went up to him,
Viscount, Monarque, Gunboat, Fisherman and
Melissa clustering well up, the American hor-
ses bringing up the rear. On turning out of
the straight, however, Prioress emerged from
the ruck, and away with lead of half a
dozen lengths, Florin, Gunboat, Monarque,
Fisherman, Viscount and Arsenal running in a
body next On rounding the turn towards
the clump, Prioress ran wide, and Gunboat
was left in possession Of the lead, which he
carried on into the dip. On rising into sight,
Riseber and Prioress were seen in close com
pany with Gunboat followed by Melissa, Flo
rim, Monarque, Fisherman and Arsenal. They
ran thus to the last turn, and on descending
the hill by the halfmile post, Gunboat slipped
up and fell, and Arsenal jumped upon him.
Fordham fortunately kept his seat, but Kes-
trel and Gemma d vergy both came to the
ground. The lamentable occurrence Of last
year Immediately rushed upon the minds Of
the spectators, and the most painful interest
was excited. All fears were dispelled as the
jockeys were seen to scramble up, apparently
uninjurcd. After this accident, Riseber was
left with slight lead, with Monarque at his
quarters, and Prioress next, with Pryor well
up, the American horses going particularly
strong and well. At the half distance, Mon
argue went up to Riseber, and Prioress gave
way to Fisherman. The race from that point
was virtually reduced to match between the
first two, Monarque winning by head, three
lengths between the second and third Anton,
who met with disappointment by the acci-
dent mentioned above, was beaten about three
lengths from Fisherman Prioress was bad
fifth, Pryor and Melissa were sixth and sew
enth, the others pulled up
Bells Life says The Americans adopt al
together different style of riding to that Of
our own jockeys. The former sit down on
their horses all the way, as if riding trotting
match, always have hard pull" on, and
never shake or roll them at the finish of a
race; consequently, as was the case on this
occasion, ninety-nine spectators out of hun
dred might naturally imagine, from the ab-
sence Of all movement of the arms that the
riders were "ropingp
rag- Will you give me them pennies now?"
said big newsboy to little one, after Civ
ing him severe humping.
"No, / won't"
"Then I'll give you another pounding"