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Edwards rode Agreeable, and appeared always to be first. S. Chifney, on Pigmy, tried every effort of his experienced mind, and "made believe" more than once that he was coming up with one of his mighty rushes: George, however, would neither be diverted nor frightened from his purpose, but kept steadily on as he was to the end, and made himself agreeable :-if not to all, he did to Mr. Henry.

Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for three-year-olds and upwards, T.Y.C., for which eight started. It was given a length to Mr. W. Chifney's Landrail ; Robinson rode her. These united names of course made her the favorite. Edgar Pavis tried with all his honest means and those of Barabbas, but could only come off second best-a pretty race, but rather easy at the last.

Lord Lichfield's Terry Alt, by Sligo, beat Lord Exeter's Trick, by Mountebank, 8st. 5lb. each, T.Y.C. for 50 sovs. This was not only a shameful beating as to running, but equally so in a political point of view! What could be more galling to the Noble Marquis than to have his Trick discovered and defeated by an Irish Rebel?

Handicap Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, 10 ft. R. M. (Rowley Mile). Nine subscribers to this race, and the weights so fairly distributed that seven came to the post, and out of the two that paid forfeit Blunderer must have made a great one not to have started and come in first. As it was, Mr. Forth's Muley colt, 7st. 10lb., was a handsome winner, patiently rode by Buckle, jun.; Lord Warwick's Water Witch second. Vestris and Clansman had their followers; but giving a stone to the winner, and 17 pounds to the second, there was nothing left for them, although fine horses, but to submit to defeat.

Handicap Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft. for three-year-olds, Last mile and a distance of B. C., six subs. -This Mr. Payne's Lisette colt won, rode by Natty; the Duke of Grafton's Eneas a good second, nicely rode by Pavis. The Saddler, to his credit, ran

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forward in the race; but it was evident the saddle was put upon the wrong horse, being made to give 2st. 3lbs. to what have been thought decent horses of his own year. We do not know how to blame those who put on this enormous weight, but it does not say much in favour of Mr. Wagstaff's fine feelings in suffering it to remain there.

WEDNESDAY.-A Handicap Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft., for three-year-olds, T. Y. C., made expressly for the benefit of those poor harmless creatures who are not blessed with the gift of picking out winners. Five decent-looking prads came to the post (none so bad as to be friendless), and placed as follows:-Mr. Cooke's Incubus first, carrying the highest weight (8st. 12lb.), and winning by a length; Whiteboy second, Pigmy colt third, Rattler fourth, and Muff last-a delightful favorite, but too far behind to look pretty, or inspire confidence another time.

A Plate of 501., for two and threeyear-olds, T. Y. C., was the cause of a motley group of seven meeting at the post; and, when off, looked well to those who admire the straight line : but Kitty Fisher, despising all order, and having an honest master, and an innocent boy for a jockey (Parkinson), went by the post a length first; Sister to Pinwire second, with the Discord filly and Carwell well up.

For a Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. eachtwo-year-olds 7st., three 8st. 7lb.T.Y.C., the winner to be sold for 80 sovs., seven started.-They were no sooner off than Lioness darted by the post in a minute, a length first, finely managed, as a matter of course, by Robinson: and in two minutes more the Lioness belonged to the menage of Mr. Mills, being claimed for that purpose by Colonel Peel. Pavis rode Whiteboy, and was second by good riding. This brought about the above transfer, which must be an advantageous one to his employers.

Sir M. Wood's Galantine (Robinson) soon lowered the crest of Lord Orford's Grand Duke, by beating him over the R. M. for 100 sovs. Ꮓ

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Prince, in his pride, tried to give 8lbs. in weight; by which arrogance he has raised the Galantine to greatness, and debased his own name: Arnull upon him never had but one chance, and that was to be a humble follower.

Handicap Plate of 501. for threeyear-olds and upwards, A. F.-There were twelve names to this, but, in consequence of the severity of the handicappers, five dared not shew, but if they had been less so, others would have been as much afraid from a different cause. As it was, the race was a very interesting one; and no sooner did the contest begin than discomfiture became visible, and the stout Lucetta one of the first to shew it: towards the end, Zucharelli, who had never done anything before (except make a fool of himself and master), came away in a most extraordinary hurry: judges of pace (the finest part of the science of riding) said it was never equalled, except by Sir Charles Wetherell when the colliers were after him at Bristol. This made Greatorex immediately purchase him for 200gs., to prove (if there should unfortunately be any commotion at Nottingham) that a horse is not “ vain thing for safety." Pavis rode the wonderful animal, and won by two lengths. Glenartney was second. It would be wonderful that Lord Jersey should persevere so long with this horse, did not his Lordship wish to ascertain how far this handsome creature can carry his roguery. same distance from each other (two lengths) ran through the whole lot.

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THURSDAY, a fine day's sport, principally Matches-where every man has a fair chance of trying the real qualities of his horse and his own abilities as a sportsman.

Lord Mountcharles's Carwell, 8st.7lb. and Mr. S. Day's Barabbas, 8st. 4lb. ran a dead heat. This makes the judgment and the horses nearly equal -the jockeys, Robinson and Arnull, some thought, and even said, were not so nicely weighed.

Captain Byng's Dryad, 8st. 3lb. (Pavis), beat a length Lord Mount

charles's Bassetlaw, 8st. 4lb. Robinson's great powers could not save it.

Lord Worcester's Coulon, 8st. 10lb. (Robinson), beat I don't know who's Landrail, 8st. as she runs under a fresh name almost every day. Buckle, sen. rode her: there was great betting both ways, as money came into the Ring.

Lord Worcester's Haymaker (Robinson) beat Mr. Greville's Agincourt (Connolly) for 50 sovs. Criterion Course. Haymaker made play, as haymakers generally do, and won by a length.

Lord Mountcharles's Clio, 8st. 7lb. beat by a good length, with ease, Lord Jersey's Alea, 8st. 1lb. T.Y.C. for 25 sovereigns.

The Duke of Rutland's Clansman (a Clansman is but of little use in these days), at 8st. 12lb. (Robinson), got beat by Sir Sandford Graham's Little Fanny, 8st. 3lb. (Pavis), the T.Y.C. 100 sovs. a head only.

Captain Rous's Crutch, 9st. beat Lord Mountcharles's Minster, ^7st. for 50 sovs. Ab. M.-a remarkably easy race. It really seemed as if no weight could have brought them together. Robinson and Pavis riders.

Mr. Scott Stonehewer's Variation, 8st. 7lb. beat Lord Wilton's Rough Robin, 8st. 4lb. Across the Flat, 200 sovs. They ran to a head-Robinson on the winner, Arnull on the loser.

A Fifty Pound Plate (Handicap) finished the day. Nine came to the post to run Ditch In-as far as a horse ought to go if the pace is a consideration. They came well Across the Flat, and, to the credit of those who fixed the weights, even to the distance; when five of them came out a little in advance, and really looked as if the whole five were going to make a dead heat of it; but in the last few strides Pavis just won on the Duke of Richmond's Conciliation; Hon. Mr. Ongley's Pandora (Connolly), second;. Glenartney third (Robinson), with several others well up. This was altogether one of the best handicaps I ever saw, and the day's sport both extensive and excellent."

FRIDAY, a good day's sport of

eight races, and all run. The first was a Match for 25 sovs. T.Y. C. between Mr. Pettit's Ipsala, 8st. 7lb. (Robinson), an easy winner, and Mr. Wagstaff's Streamlet, 8st. Wakefield rode the loser, who whipped severely, when he must have known that he had no earthly chance of winning:-perhaps he did it to convince his master and the public that he was in earnest.

Lord Mountcharles's Minster, 8st. 2lb. (Pavis), beat Mr. Henry's Muff, 8st. 7lb. (G. Edwards), T.Y.C. 30 sovs.-good riding on both sides.

Lord Mountcharles's Bassetlaw, 8st. beat Mr. Cosby's Adam Brock, 8st. 7lb. First Half of Ab. M. Robinson on the loser; Wright on the winnerquite a canter. It really seems "let what will come what may" that his Lordship will do very well at making matches.

Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, D. M. Nine started, and won by Lord Warwick's Water Witch in charming style by nearly a length; Lord Burlington's Mouse colt second: he looked very much like a winner, but a false step or stumble seemed to alter his action for the worse; and a deficient stride or two made all the difference. There was an extraordinary space between these two and the seven followers; but whether this was unavoidable, or done to get into another handicap on better terms, as I cannot see, I will not say.

The Nursery Stakes of 25 sovs. each. What a pretty stakes for children! and how funny that three such leading Anti-Reformers should belong to it as the Duke of Rutland, Lord Jersey, and Lord Chesterfield, and, as if it were ominous, neither of them to win it! These three and three others started. Mr. Sam. Day's Gratis came in first at the last moment, finely rode by Connolly, beating Sir R. K. Dick's Miss Mary Ann, by half a length only, and well con tested.

Mr. J. Day's Caledonian (late Barabbas), 9st. beat Mr. Forth's chesnut Emilius colt, 7st. 7lb. T.Y.C. 100 sovs. There never was an easier race

than this. Arnull rode the winner, Pavis the loser, who would have been, no doubt, most happy to have done better for an old master, and I believe the first he ever had.

The Cavenham Stakes of 100 sovs. each, for colts, 8st. 7lb.; fillies, 8st. 4lb. T.Y.C.-Four started, and one paid h. ft. Sir M. Wood's filly by Truffle won it, after a severe contest, by a neck; Mr. Cook's Bedouin second. These were all good ones, or otherwise, as the last was not a length from the first.

The Audley End Stakes of 30 each, for horses of all ages (two-year-olds excepted). To this there were sixteen subscribers, Audley End Course. In this affair, which is annual, many of the best horses are named, and for which ten started and six declined; not that they save anything by it but the disgrace of defeat, as it is for all the money. Sir M. Wood's Lucettahaving 8st. 5lb. upon her back, her favorite weight, Robinson her favorite jockey, and the course she likes -won it; the Cardinal, rather heavily laden, 8st. 7lb., and a year younger, second; Sarpedon third, and Anthony fourth. It was a pretty race to see, but the winner had decidedly the best of it.

SATURDAY, eleven races in the list, and ten of them actually run. The first, Mr. Dilly's Lioness, 8st. 7lb. (Robinson), beat Captain Bulkeley's Sister to Pinwire (Chapple), Ab. M., for 50 sovs. Pinwire bolted in all directions, and nothing short of making her into pins could make her go straight.

Sweepstakes of 30 sovs. each, First Half of Ab. M. four started, and won handsomely by a clever little creature of Captain Byng's, named Dryad, two years old, carrying more than her share of weight, but well rode by Pavis. Though she is small in size, she is great in promise. Colonel Peel's Eccentricity was second, Conservator third, and Bartolozzi last, and least in merit.

Lord Chesterfield's Titania, 9st. (Connolly), beat Lord Worcester's Haymaker, 6st. 12lb, T.Y.C, for 50

sovs. In spite of the weight, Titania was first to begin the fight, and the last to decline it, and, by her abilities to carry weight, won by half a length.

Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each-colts, 8st. 7lb.; fillies, 8st. 4lb.—the First Half of Ab. M. the winner to be sold, if demanded, for 60 sovs.-Jno. Day, upon the Duke of Grafton's black colt Ebony, polished them off neatly in quick time; Mr. Gratwicke's Grey Middleton filly second, who claimed the winner, it is said, for Mr. Scott, and as far as the eye goes must be a cheap bargain. There were two others in the race, neither good enough to claim nor be claimed.

Mr. Henry, with his Agreeable, at Sst. 7lb. (G. Edwards), undertook to beat Captain Rous's Crutch, 8st. 2lb., and with such a rider as Robinson too! Reverse the weights, and then he could not do it. No, no! let those beware how they despise a Crutch, as they may in a little while require a prop themselves.

Mr. Henry's Margaret, 8st. 5lb., beat Mr. Greville's Landgravine, 8st. 3lb. T.Y.C. for 100 sovs.-G. Edwards on the winner, Connolly on the beaten one.

Mr. Pettit's Bravura filly, 8st. 3lb. T.Y.C. beat very easy Mr. Osbaldeston's Peter Pindar, 8st. 5lb. for 50 sovs. Thus, while Mr. Osbaldeston was winning, by puff and his great match, his thousands on one side of the Ditch, his horse Peter was losing by fifties on the other.

Lord Jersey's Blunderer (called so from himself or master always making them) beat Lord Orford's Grand Duke, for 50 sovs. The Grand Duke would have no cloak for his shame, only that he carried six pounds more than his opponent, he never having won before.

Mr. Henry's Protocol, 8st. 1lb. beat Sir M. Wood's Captain Arthur, 8st. 12lb. Across the Flat, 100 sovs. From the weight, the pace, and the wet state of the ground, the Captain became heartily tired of it towards the last, hung considerably to the left; and Protocol, having no better reason

for liking it, and having such an example, did the very same thing, although a winner by half a length. The last strides of these horses were measured, and, under all the disadvantages, amounted to twenty-one feet each stride, and ending against a hill! Connolly rode Protocol, Robinson the other.

Mr. Chapman's The Cardinal, 8st. 2lb. beat Lord Worcester's Coulon, 8st. 11lb. A. F. for 100 sovs. Wright rode The Cardinal, and won by more than twenty yards.

These last two races and the week's legitimate sport ended in the midst of thunder, lightning, hail, and rain. Osbaldeston's match finished nearly at the same time; so that we had nothing but confusion, “hurly burly," and the Devil's Ditch between us the whole day. This scampering work was so delightful to those "wot won" that four other races were got up for the MONDAY, after the regular October and Houghton Meetings had finished.

The first, Captain Rous's Earwig, 8st. 13lb. (Robinson), beat by a length Mr. Greville's Agincourt, 7st. 13lb. (Pavis). Poor Agincourt had seen so much of racing that he sought rest on every part of the course, but could find none.

Lord Portarlington's Bedouin, 8st. (Wright), beat Mr. Pettit's Bravura, 8st. 7lb. (Robinson), T.Y.C. 50 sovs. Bravura`` had so much the best of it that at one hundred and fifty yards from home, 50 to 1 was offered as a bet upon her. Here the extra seven pounds, however, operated so powerfully upon her, that she could bear it no longer, and stopped as if shot.

Captain Rous's Earwig, 7st. 4lb. T. M. M. (Pavis), beat Lord Lowther's Bustle, 9st. (Wheatley), a Match for 50 sovs. This was a beautiful race, the riding fine, and the finish a neck only.

A Fifty Pound Plate, given by Mr. Osbaldeston, to be run for by horses that had contributed to his gratification by winning his Match on the Saturday previous.-At the post they were, from various causes, a miserably

looking set; but as it was handicap, the worst of them thought they had a chance to win, and but few of the best came to the post. Lord Lowther's Smolensko colt, three years old, 7st. 10lb. (Chapple), was the fortunate

winner; Donegani second (Connolly). These made a smart race, but there were some very sorrowful-looking nags in those that came after.

OBSERVATOR.

Norfolk, November 10, 1831.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

The Turf.

INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.

NEWMARKET Craven Meeting 1832.-Wednesday: Mr. Wagstaff's br. c. The Saddler, by Waverley, 8st. 12lb. against Mr. Henry's gr. c. Protocol, by Partisan, 8st. 1lb. A. F. 500 sovs. -Sir M. Wood's b. f. Galantine, by Reveller, 8st. 5lb. agst Lord Chesterfield's b.f. Titania, by Merlin, 8st. 4lb. R.M. 100 sovs. h. ft.

First Spring Meeting 1832. Monday: Lord Chesterfield's br. f. Kittums, by Abjer, 8st. 7lb. agst Gen. Grosvenor's b. f. Kitty Fisher, by Smyrna, 7st. 9lb. D. M. 100 sovs. h. ft.-Lord Wilton's c. by Waterloo out of Gavotte, 8st. 4lb. agst Lord Lowther's f. by Partisan out of Scratch, Sst. 2lb. First Half of Ab. M. 100 sovs. h. ft.

Second Spring Meeting 1832.Monday: Lord Chesterfield's f. by Woful, dam by Cervantes out of Gadabout, 8st. 6lb. agst Sir M. Wood's f. by Buckfoot Arabian out of Scarpa, 8st. 2lb. First Half of Ab. M. 50 sovs.

DECISION OF THE JOCKEY CLUB. The owner of the horse that ran second for the Cup at Egham this year claimed the Cup, alleging that Pilgrim, who came in first, was wrongly and unfairly described. The matter having been referred to the Stewards of the Jockey Club, they, after an examination of such witnesses as were produced before them, were of opinion that Pilgrim was proved to be 4 yrs old, and consequently was not entitled to any of the stakes for which, when 4 yrs old, he had been entered as a 3 yrs old, and that he must be considered as distanced in every race for which he had been so wrongfully entered.

In consequence of this decision, it is understood that the bets will go to the second horses, except in the case

of the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes at Egham (See our Racing Calendar, p. 49), where it was agreed by the betting men the bets should stand as the horses came in.-By this decision the stakes won by Pilgrim at St. Alban's go to Mr. Gardnor as owner of King William; the Egham Cup, to Mr. Day's Liston; and the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes, to the Duke of Richmond's Conciliation.

The history of the case is shortly as follows:-In 1829, Mr. John Scott, the trainer, sold a black colt by Waverley to Mr. Drage, of Northampton, for 251., the colt then rising 2 yrs old, and standing in the Hougomont Stakes for two-year-olds at Pontefract 1829, in Lord Hawke's name. Mr. Drage then transferred him to Messer (Mr. Theobald's trainer), who is stated to have locked him up in the stable for several months, brought out with a rough coat, with breaking-tackle on him, and then represented him as a yearling got by Don Cossack. Subsequently he ran as a two-year-old, being then a year older; and this year as a three-yearold, of course carrying weight accordingly, and running at a great advantage. Mr. John Scott gave evidence before the Club, that the horse was foaled in 1827, and that his sire is Waverley, not Don Cossack, who had no blood mares sent to him that year. It is clear that Mr. Drage had a perfect knowledge that the horse was running under false colours; but it is not proved that Mr. Theobald participated in the deception. It is curious that, in all the races won by Pilgrim, Pavis rode the second horse.

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