Mr. Thornhill's Farce, 8st. 8lb., ran a match against Mr. Cosby's Adam Brock, 8st. T.Y.C. for 50 sovs. Farce just won it by a head, finely rode by Connolly. But what is a farce without an Irishman? Charles Day acted the part of a jockey for Adam Brock, and, could he have got two feet forwarder, would have received great applause from a most respectable part of the audience. This was the best race of the day.

Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, h. ft. D.M.-three started and two paid-was won by Mr. Houldsworth's Corset, by Whalebone, her dam a Sister to Sultan-a thing not bred without a meaning (bought of Mr. Payne), and most likely not sold without Connolly rode it, and won cleverly by a length; Herrier, finely managed by Wheatley,

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General Grosvenor's Icaria filly, 8st. 7lb., beat Lord Tavistock's Aspasia, 8st, 2lb., B. M, 100 sovs. John Day on the winner, with the odds 3 to 1 against him: Robinson rode the beaten one.

Mr. R. Wilson's Margaret, now Mr. Henry's, with George Edwards, and the odds upon her of 4 to 1, beat Mr. Shard's Mayfly, T.Y.C., 100 sovs., equal weights, finishing a day's sport both in extent and consequence superior to anything in the last twenty years.

TUESDAY, a day of great promise as to sport, and pleasantly cool-the day before being the hottest ever remembered on the 7th of May. The first race was a Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, 18 subs., and so equitably made as to induce fifteen to come to the post to run the Ditch

Mile, the prettiest course at Newmarket; and those who can take pleasure in the sight of a charge of cavalry might have been highly gratified. As they came such a pace it is no wonder that something must be first, so Marvel just did it the last few strides, and won it by a head. The temperate and patient riding of young Buckle (now the Buckle) did him great credit, and by which alone he won. Colonel Wilson's Chapman, for the last time (as he is a Lord's horse to-morrow), came in a good second, nicely rode by Pavis; Theban third-the rest less scattered than might be expected, being of all ages and all qualities.

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The King's Plate of 100gs. for mares had five names on the list; but three of them, finding at the last moment nothing except danger and defeat, wisely stayed at home, leaving the gold and the honours to be contested for by Oxygen and Lucetta on Round Course, nearly four miles. The former took the lead, and made steady running all the way round. Poor Lucetta frequently tried in vain to interfere with this regularity, and in the last two hundred yards made three distinct attempts to go up with her usual undaunted will, but diminished power, and suffered defeat by a length. John Day rode the winner-his best cautions and precautions all brought into use. Robinson rode the loser, with this consolation to Sir M. Wood, that nothing was left undone that the clearest head and most powerful hand could accomplish.

Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, h. ft. R.M. had seven subscribers, and six to run, which was won in very first-rate style by Tranby,

if so, why run him to lose his fair fame? Poor Oppidan! what a pity he is not sent into a country where fine large blood-like horses are wanted! He would not do for foreigners in their present depraved state, as he has a few white hairs in his tail.

WEDNESDAY we had six races. The first a Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, four subs., and three exposed themselves. Lord Jersey's Alea, with Charles Edwards upon her, won by about ten lengths, cutting down at starting Bras de Fer, and then Circassian, reducing their pace at the last to a trotting one as to speed in these our fast trotting days.

The next a Sweepstakes exactly of the same value as the last, the distance differing a little -the first being D.M., the latter the T.Y.C., a little more than half a one. Tam-o'Shanter won it by a length, having everything in his favour, and nothing to frighten him, with Chapple on his back a good rider at 7st.-and the Discord filly, a slow follower, giving 5lb. and Egbert 7lb. This affair, it is said, was got up to please little Henry, and give fresh courage to Tam o'Shanter.

Lord Wilton's Bras de Fer came out again, carrying 8st. 10lb., and beat Mr. Cosby's Adam Brock, 8st. the Last Half of Ab.M. for 50 sovs. Robinson rode the -winner, got a good start, and made the most of it. Adam, though he did not fall, must hence forth live by the "sweat of his brow," for a worse race was never

seen.

Mr. Greville's Landgravine, 9st. 5lb., beat Lord Wilton's Gavotte filly, 6st. 12lb., for 100 sovs. half a mile; shewing us what a

horse can do that only runs a little, against one that cannot run at all.

Mr. Thornhill's Farce, at 8st. 12lb., quite made play with Lord Chesterfield's Squirrel, 6st. 12lb., T.Y.C., 50 sovs., and won by a length.

Fifty Pounds, for horses of various ages, the Beacon Course, two only went to the post (enough in one day without coming back again), Eneas and Midhurst. They made a pretty good race to be sure, but were a good while about it: the former just won. Æneas was drunk, and Midhurst less sober, if one might judge from the staggering.

THURSDAY we had ten races, and these actually run, besides three that were off by paying:Lord Orford's Selma (Wright) against Lord Mountcharles's Caliban (Robinson); the former the winner by half a length, and had the best of it at all times :-3 to 1 against Lord Orford, because Lord Mountcharles is a good match-maker, and James Robinson a fine rider.

Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, T. Y. C.-Lord Jersey's Alea, 8st. 2lb., Lord Orford's Naiad, 8st. 7lb., ran, and Lord Uxbridge's Hermit paid. It was nothing of a race to see, as Robinson on Alea could go and win whenever it suited his pleasure (just as he was beat the last race against his will). The 5lbs. he received no doubt assisted him.

Capt. Rous's Lioness (Robinson), 9st. beat Gen. Grosvenor's Santillane, 7st. 4lb. D.M. a length. This race, like the preceding ones, easy all the way.

Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft., T.M.M.-six started, and

two paid-was won easy by two lengths with Chapple's good riding and the fine running of Rubini-thus administering a cordial to the drooping spirits, and pouring oil into the still bleeding wounds occasioned by the defeat of the hopeful Darioletta on the Monday, as both these horses belong to one stable, and have been, no doubt, submitted to the same test. Pavis was second on Mazeppa. The Judge placing the whole six, is a pretty good proof of a severe run race.

Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft., D.M.-Four subscribed, and three ran. The Mouse colt, by Godolphin, won it by goodness and perseverance, Lioness second, a powerful coward toward the finish, or must have won. We are told in fable of the Mouse setting the Lion free, but here the Mouse beat the Lion in its own element and against its own will. Pavis seconded the young Mouse, and Wakefield the Lioness. The extra 9lbs. on the Water Witch gave her a complete ducking, broke her charm, and nearly her heart also.

The King's Plate of 100gs., Round Course, for which seven entered, but some standing already on ticklish ground, and others with minds made up to run if other great names did not; so that three only came to the post. Rotterdam went off with strong running (not play certainly), and lost his chance, if he had one: Lucetta followed, with the conviction that she could not lose what she did not possess. This arrangement just suited Priam. Connolly upon him went up at last and did whatever he pleased, with current betting of 5 to 2 upon him, something bet

ter than finding money: Lucetta second, if it can be so called.

The One Thousand Guineas Stakes of 100 sovs. each, h. ft. for fillies, 8st. 4lb. D.M. What a bustle! and how little done! for out of 23 subscribers of high expectations at one time or other, four only sent their hopes to the starting place, and even amongst these there is nothing remarkable, if we except the winner, Lord Exeter's Advance filly, and she is certainly a most beautiful goer, but how good we had no means of knowing, as the things which followed her were nearly ten lengths behind: Arnull rode her (the little she wanted): Connolly rode Alga, and was placed second; Salute third, and the Rosanne filly fourth.

Lord Tavistock's Gondolier passed Lord Orford's Grand Duke like the wind, and won 100 sovs. without the least fatigue, carrying Robinson at 8st. 10lb., the Grand Duke only 8st. 21b.. For this defeat His Highness is to be degraded to the peerage, but will most likely, by and bye, be invested with a Collar:-6 to 4 on the winner.

Lord Mountcharles's Blythe beat Mr. Shard's Mayfly, T.Y.C. with perfect ease for 50 sovs. equal weights; the pace too great and the weather too cold for Mayflies. She hung to the left, seeking an easier birth and a better clime, but found it not.

Mr. Stanley's Crutch, 8st. 11lb. got crippled by Lord Tavistock's Gondolier, 8st. 1lb., T.Y.C., 100 SOVS. Seven to 4 on Crutch. The 101b. might cause this, but change of jockey is much more likely. Robinson has always been used to ride Crutch, therefore awake to all his moves: on this occa

sion he rode Gondolier: it is something like having a friend from an enemy's camp.

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FRIDAY, the last day of the First Spring Meeting, had seven races, beginning at one o'clocksharp service for those who saw the last race yesterday at five o'clock, heard long speeches, voted in Parliament on the Reform question, and returned to enjoy the pleasures of the turf in eighteen hours, a distance of 130 miles. Perhaps the order of the day" here might add to the excitement, the Newmarket Stakes being first on the list. There were 34 subscribers to this temptation of 50 sovs. each, h. ft., for colts and fillies (the greater part of which are in the Derby and Oaks), the second receiving 100 sovs. out of the Stakes. When the time came for assembling at the post, seven only out of the 34 started; they got off very well together to run the Ditch Mile, and after going a short distance Beiram took his usual galling pace in front, steadily rode by Arnull. Robinson followed on Mr. Batson's Catton colt, and remained within call for some time, when he went gently up to see if the thing was possible, and, finding it within his grasp, took a gentle pull, with which he made his rush and won by a length at last, rather easy; Mr. Vansittart's Sepoy third, and Margaret fourth. The betting before starting was 4 to 1 on Beiram, and 8 to 1 against the winner.

A colt by Middleton, bought at the King's sale, matched by Mr. Henry, and rode by G. Edwards, at 8st. 8lb. won 501. from Lord Uxbridge's Hermit, 8st. 1lb. by half a length-if a Hermit

chooses to lash himself (though it is certainly queer taste), it is all very well; but surely it is wrong in Mr. Boyce to do it after he is past the post.

Lord Mountcharles's Carwell (Robinson) beat Mr. Henry's Tam o'Shanter, giving ten pounds (G. Edwards), T.Y.C., a match for 501.-a very pretty race, won by half a length, with beautiful riding on both sides:-the betting 2 to 1 on Tam o'Shanter.

Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, ten started, and one paid. Lord Exeter's Palais Royal colt won it by a head (rode by Arnull), at the end of a wellcontested race; Lord Uxbridge's Hermit second, nicely rode by Pavis; Squirrel third.

Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, for horses of all ages, T.Y.C., the winner to be sold for 50 sovs. was won by Mr. Monroe's filly Reaction, by a head, delightfully rode by little Teddy Edwards, a child in age and size, but a man in merit: they may well say "train up a child in the way he should go." Reaction was all the go here, although nothing anywhere else: it was, however, high odds against the winner, but nobody claimed her on account of her notorious bad name, though in other respects rather a clever creature; Robinson, on Lord Mountcharles's Clio, second. These were both better races than some which people came on purpose sixty miles to see.

Lord Wilton's Bras de Fer, 8st. 12lb. (Robinson) beat Captain Bing's Ciudad Rodrigo (Pavis), 8st. 3lb. for 100 sovs., Ab.M. The Boys, who are often right, thought Rodrigo would win on account of his extraordinary game qualities; but, when they saw him