The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-22
RACING: IN ENGLAND.
THE BRIGHTON MEETING
The Brighton stakss-Hr. savils successiai
with Lilian-Ths Brighton cup--Ar. ssvns
Wins II with Uhlan-everthrow Of
tho Goodwood Cup Horse, Flageo-
let-M. Eefsvre's Lberality-
Admiral Rous-Illness Of
Baron Rothschild.

and perhaps the period s the most enjoyable OF
the racing year. have already described the nrst
week. which Ia wholly devoted to the Goodwood
meeting lasting over four days. The second Is oc-
cupied with the Brighton ana Lewes gatherings,
the former extending over Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, while the latter takes up Friday and
Saturday and brings the "iortnight" TO q close.
During this period the great majority Of those who
take an interest in the turf follow 1t liveli-
hood reside at one or other OF the many seaside
towns that dot the coast OF Sussex; but Brighton,
the 'queen of English watering paces,n receives
BY far the largest amount Of patronage. What
change has come 1t since 1t attracted the no
tice Of the Prince OF Wales 1.-THE first gentleman in
Europe" afterwards His Most Gracious Majesty
pavilion in the OLD steyne Brighton was
2 comparatively unimportant place, with
little png on aa SCv sw
mare" with resident population OF 10000 ahd
two gentlemen to represent them in Pariiament,
world. and many Of its streets and squares almost;
rival those OF the metropolis, while its equipages
to recall Hyde Park in the height Of the season.
The rank and wealth OF England I'LL its lodging
houses and its enormous hotels, and its parada
nightly crowded. The racing is held on
BEAUTIFUL STRETCH OF THE DOWNS,
overlooking the town and anording fine prospect
of the English Channel. The straight run-fn, about
three-quarters OF mile, crowns one, OF the hins
another hill, and the two join at the top Of long
and deep valley, which opens out to the sea, and
and refreshing the eye With its patches Of green
crops. Most OF the races begin at the
head Of the valley At the snS Of tine t Two
stand. With respect to the two chief contests Of
the meeting, however, the Brighton Stakes and the
Brighton Cup, the case is different The horses en-
gagged in the former, distance one mile and three
quarters start at the top OF the valley, run round
a loop, return to the place whence they were sent
on, and then dash down the straight to the win
ming post. The cup candidates, on the other
valley opposite the grand stand, so far away that
they can hardly be seen with the naked eye, and
run right round the valley, that is by way Of its
journey OF two miles There was as usuala
LARGE AND BRILLIANT COMPANY,
and, as the weather was beautiful, the sport was
thoroughly enjoyed. Among those present was the
gallant Admiral Rous who has not yet quite recov-
he met with lew weeks ago, but who is able to
move about much more freely than he did at Good
wood last week, when ne nad 10 pc wneeea IN
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF BARON RoTHscHILD,
who by no means, RECEIVERS rapidly as was
expected, and with regard to whom some ominous
rumours are afioat. He his suffering from diabetes,
which has completely Frustrated him, so that he
the sport Of which he is SO f0nd-though tnat is,
almost Invariably been Beaten Of late The grand
stand was flied with q great assemblage OF the
country gentry and the cue OF the visitors TO
track 1ully occupied with carriages, though in
most instances their room would have been better
than their company; for the ladies who hired them
were not OF the most respectable. The following 10
summary OF the
10 lorieit and only If declared with 100 added !;
winners extra; the second received 90 sovs out OF
the stakes. New course zone mile and three-quar-
ters). "a subs, "a of whom declared.
MI. sayille's b: Lillian, BY WnErave-
Lady Banchs years. ~ lns Ma1ameR
3 years, 1O7 lbs. (Huxtable) ...................
Mr.. q. Herring's b. IOrient years, 80 lbs,
Mr. spencer;s Proto Martyr, years, ia lbs.
Mr. j. Hstleys b. 6. by parmesan.May Be
years, 81 lbs NewDousel .:..........:; 49,. o
MI: I. ". Morgan's Idaia. years, 90 lbs 10.
Betting at the start-m to against Lillian
ltakenl 5 to against Hippia dlly ttakenl 6 to
against LOrient ttaken) 100 to Is against Proto
Martyr ttaken); to against May Bell colt
They were sent or = the very first attempt to
slightly the best and went or in front just in adj
vance of the Hippla lilly. The latter took the lead
her attendants' being Idalia and the May Bell colt,
with L'Orient and Lillian next and Proto Martyr
last Of all. The May Bell colt took the second place
he Joined the Hippia fly the pace, winch had
hitherto been very slow, was considerably i'm
some distance in 'front.' of the field, which gradu-
ally closed up as they went round the loop. Com
headed the Hppia nlly for a moment, but when
fairly in the line for home he had had enough OF IL
place While Proto Martyr got nearer t to her than
he had hitherto BEEN Lillian bided her time until
they reached the distance. when she dashed up to
were offered on her. Baron Rothschild's repre-
sentative made desperate effort to overhaul her,
greatest ease she won by two lengths. All the
others were pulling up dead beaten, and LOrient
gained the third place on sunerance Time, s:21x-
CONSIDERABLE BAD FEELING
a. the result Of the race, and various inuendos
Savile's horses The conduct OF this gentleman in
sending CremOrne to the post for the GoOdwo0d
Cup when the gallant horse was manffestly unht to
run did not little to abatc the popularity which he
has hitherto very justly enjoyed and the inexpcabe
favor On Friday last the mare for the Visitors
Plate at Goodwood, and, though nicely handi-
possible she coud win the STAKES but
that performance was by no means believed IN, as
first favorite. 1t may be remembered that another
OF Mr.. Savle's horses Uhlan) beat the Hippia flly
for the GoodwoOd Stakes last week. and Baron
cesson 10 the same rival must be considered hard.
The most important race Of the meeting was the
Brighton Cup, Of which che following Is sum-
THE BRIGHTON CUP, piece Of plate, value 800
sSrecyear.ods and upwards weight for age win
ners extra; the second received 30 sovs. and the
third rs sovs out OF the stakes. The old course,
about two miles. l6 subs.
Mr. Savile's br. c. Uhlan, by The Rangcr-La Me-
chante, years, ia lbs. tMaidment) ......:..
NJ. Lefevre;s Oh. c. Flageoet, years, lis lbs
Mr.. Brsyieys B. h. Mornin9ton, years, iso lbs.
Mr. Darsyn's Queen Scholar, years, los lbs III
Lord B. Paeets Indian ocean. years, 1870 lbs
IT, OsDornel 49,. o
Betting at the start-Even on FlageOlet (taken)
to 4 against Uhlan ttakenl 8 to against Morn
ingtOn (taken) SO to against any other (01ered).
Queens Scholar, who was started to make rum
ming for Uhlan, was the first %, and was half
o dozen lengths in front OF Mr.. Savie's horse, be-
hind whom came FaGeolet. Mornington and Indian
Ocean, about two lengths separating each from the
one behind him. Indian Ocean was hopelessly
beaten after going han mile, and at the same
time Uhlan began to close up with Queens Scholar
whom he reached at the mile post. From this
point the pair came down the hill side by side
but Queens scholar was done with as they rounded
the turn for home and Uhan held clear lead OF