The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-30
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ENGLISH SPORTING

The great ''St. Leger Day." at Doncaster.
brought bitter disappointment to host of the
sporting gentry. The betting had, up to the day
0. the race, been all upon Mr.. w. DAVIS colt
"Promised Land" Even at starting, the betting
was to upon him, while 20 to was bet against
"Gamester," which came in the winner OF the
race the London Times says:
Trains from London and the manufacturing dis
trlcts arrived in rapid succession throughout the
morning, and long before noon the streets were
crowded. In the vicinity of the Subscrption-roOm
people congregaed in large masses. and it was ev-
luent, rom the anxiety and curiosity which they
eVlnced, that the monopoly which Promised Land
had secured of the betting tended rather to deepen
than diminish the interest with which the public
generally regarded the race. The assemblage on
tne lown-moor was immense, and the Grand Stand
seemed rooied by human heads. A clear atmos-
phere and bright sun added to the picturesque
effect OF scene which would have appeared cav
and animated even on the dreariest November dav
when the bell rang out for sadding for the first
race, the spectators from the stand were enabled
to realize complete idea of the immense multitude
on the course. The police had much difficulty in
driving the crowds off the running ground but the
people behaved with great good humor, and seemed
determined to let no ebullitOn of temper mar their
enjoyment OF Yorkshres great sporting Saturnalia
Inc races winch preceded the great event of the
day merely served to stimulate the curiosity of the
spectators lor the exciting spectacle which was to
loiloW. Inc preliminary events, however aroused
the interest of the genuine racing men and the
shouting and crowding in the "ring" showed that
speculation was being pursued with extraordinary
industry. Eleven starters announced for the
St. Leger, out of the 10 ''colored on the card the
most important absentee being Marionette who
was struck out at 10 o'clock this Tuesday, morn
ing: The ardor of Promised Lands partisans either
cooled at the last, or the public had gained conf
aence IN 1.-THE hed and had evidently little faith
In "toregone conclusions" From IS to 40 which
were laid on the horse over night, he declined to
to a. Summerside, the Oaks victrix, who was
deemed ms most dangerous opponent, had not a
re ,bl L.
was supported steadily by her party From our
description OF the race it will be seen that Promised
Land made all his own running; certainly bold
proceeding, and one which indicated the great con-
huence which his owner placed in his chance The
excitement with which the race was regarded first
found vent when, after entering the straight, it
was evident that Summerside was beaten. and
thousand voices proclaimed the fact
When, at the distance, Promised Land, was seen
IN trouble, the sensation was immense and was ex-
pressed by one prolonged shout the purport of
which was understood and echoed by people at too
great distance to witness the favorites disgrace
Ihe result OF the race was unexpected even among
lorkshiremen, who ever adhere to the Whitewail
stable. Indeed, the trainer of Gamester merely ex-
pressed his belief in the health and fitness of the
horse and OF that there could be no doubt; but he
was not Sanguine enough to believe his horse cana
Bile OF overthrowing Promised Land. The winner
ran with Stocking on the fore leo and had a
large white patch on his back to cover a place
winch he had rubbed while travelling by rail. He
was the irst to return to 'weigh in" and both the
morse ana Jockey were cheered with real York
shlre enthusiasm. and when John Scott made his
appearance the famous trainer came in for a tra-
mendous ovation. Promised Land and his rider
were, however, uni iustifaby saluted with disappro
Datlon Gamester was, believe, bred by the
veteran or Charles Monck, at his seat Belsay Cas-
Tie, near Newcastle, and is a remarkably handsome
Drown colt, standing about Is l. To gentlemen
sportsmen, the defeat of the favorite has been
marked encouragement.