Mr. Bayley's ch. f. Mocking Bird, by Magpie (Wakefield), beat Ld. Howth's b. f. Julia, by Humming Bird, 7st. 7lb. each; Conyngham post, 50, h. ft. Won by a head. The TANTIVY PLATE of 100 sovs., added to a handicap of 5 sovs, each; two miles (9 subs.) .. 10st. 2lb. Ld. Drogheda's ch. g. Beware, aged, 11st. 4lb... 1 8 Mr. Dennis's ch. m. Albatross, 5 yrs., 12st. 7lb.; Mr. Chadwick's ch. m. Goldfinch, aged, 10st. 7lb.; Mr. J. Hilles's ch. f. Ban Usal, 4 yrs., 10st. 4lb.; Major Carlyon's b. c. Tatterer, 4 yrs., 10st. 2lb; Capt. Bernard's b. c. The Gander (late Ballinaskea), 3 yr., 10st., also ran. Won by two lengths. THURSDAY.-The VARIETY PLATE of 20 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 3 sova. each ; Gentlemen riders; heats (8 subs.) Sir T. Burke's Aerolite, 3 yrs., 11st. (£75) (W. W. Kennedy) Mr. Hilles's Ban Usal, 4 yrs., 10st. 11lb. Capt. Bellew's Contention, 4 yrs., 11st. 7lb. (£75) Mr. Vansittart's Rakeaway, 4 yrs., 10st. 131b.; Mr. J. Bourke's Viceroy (h.-b.), 4 yrs, 10st. 8lb.; Mr. Irwin's Dunmurry, 4 yrs., 11st. llb., also ran. Both heats won by a length. The STEWARDS' PLATE of 100 sovs., for two and three years old; half a mile. Mr. J. S. Forbes's Dancing Master, 2 yrs., 7st. 8lb. (Conolly) Ld. Waterford's Cheerful Horn, 3 yrs., 9st. 21b. 2 Ld. Conyngham's Mocking Bird, 2 yrs., 6st. 121b.; Sir T. Burke's Newbrook, 3 yrs., 8st. 11lb.; Mr. Maxwell's Sirocco, 3 yrs., 8st. 12lb.; Mr. W. Clarke's b. f. by Bryan O'Linn, 2 yrs., 6st. 13ib., also ran. Won by a neck, the others beaten off. The HELTER-SKELTER PLATE of 40 sovs., for two years old and upwards; the straight run in, not half a mile. Sir T. Burke's b. c. Aerolite, 3 yrs., 8st. 12lb. (£100) (T. Harrison) Mr. J. Bourke's Lady Emily, 3 yrs., 7st. 12lb. (£50).. Mr. J. Colgan's b. g. King Pepin, aged, 7st. 10lb. (£25) Mr. J. S. Forbes's b. f. Julia, 2 yrs., 6st. (£50), also ran. Won by half a length, the same between the second and third. The CURRAGIMORE HANDICAP of 10 sovs. each, 3 ft., with 100 added; one mile and a half (22 enbs.) Mr. T. O'Reilly's ch. h. Master Tom, by Bashful, 6 yrs., 9st. (J. Wynne) Ld. Howth's gr. c. Raphael, 4 yrs., 7st. 12lb. Sir T. Burke's b. c. Chicken, 4 yrs., 8st. 8lb. Sir T. Burke's ch. h. Morgan Rattler, 5 yrs., 8st. 121b.; Mr. W. Kennedy's b. h. Arbutha, 6 yrs., 8st. 21b.; Mr. Dennis's ch. m. Albatross, 5 yrs., 7st. 21b.; Mr. Balfe's ch. c. Cuss Bawn, 3 yrs., 7st.; Ld. Waterford's Cheerful Horn, 3 yrs., 7st.; Ld. Waterford's b. g. by Seahorse, out of Red Rose, 3 yrs., 5st., also ran. Wou easily by a length and a half. The HUNTERS' PLATE of 50 sovs., for maiden half-bred horses, Gentlemen riders, one mile and a quarter, was won by Mr. Hoysted's gr. m. Arab Maid, 5 yrs., 11st. 2lb., beating Mr. Irwin's b. g. Escape, aged, 11st. 11lb.; Ld. Howth's br. c. Bulldog, 3 yrs., 11st. 4lb.; and four others. Won easily by two lengths. FRIDAY.-Ld. Howth's br. c. Idmon, by Gameboy, 8 yrs., 8st., beat Mr. W. Kennedy's b. h. Arbutha, 6 yrs, 8st, one mile, 50, h. ft. Won by a head. The CORINTHIAN PLATE (handicap) of 50 sovs., for maidens, or any horses to be sold for £25; one mile and a half. Mr. Irwin's b. c. Dunmurry, by Smallhopes, 4 yrs., 11st. 21b. (Capt. Barclay) Ld. Howth's br. c. Bulldog, 3 yrs., 11st. Seven others started. Won easily by a length. Ld. Howth's b. f. Pinwire, by Windfall, 2 yrs., beat Ld. Waterford's ch. c. The Hawk, 2 yı 8st. each, three-quarters of a mile, 100 sovs. The HOWTH CUP of 100 sovs., in specie; two miles and a half. Mr. Courtenay's b. f. Vanity, by Bantam, 3 yrs., öst. 6lb. (Connolly) Ld. Howth's br. c. Bobby Taft (h.-b.), 3 yrs., 7st, L.d. Waterford's bl. f. Angelica, 3 yrs., 6st. 11lb. The VISITORS' PLATE (handicap) of 40 sovs.; three-quarters of a mile. M. J. Colgan's ch. f. Easter Sunday, by Horn of Chase, 3 yra., Gat. Glb. (Lynch) .. Mr. G. Bryan's ch. c. Astronomer, 4 yrs., 8st. 5lb. Ld. Waterford's ch. e. Cheerful Horn, 3 yrs., 7st. 5lb. 2 3 Mr. W. Kennedy's b. h. Arbutha, 6 yrs., 8st. 121b.; Mr. O'Connor's b. m. Eloise, 5 yrs., 7st. 121b.; Mr. Martin's b. c. Kilkenny Boy, 4 yrs., 6st. 13lb.; Mr. E. Burke's ch. c. Heber, 3 yrs., 6st. 131b.; Mr. Maxwell's b. c. Sirocco, 3 yrs., 6st. 131b.; Major Carlyon's ch. g. Rinaldo, 5 yrs., 6st. 13lb.; Ld. Howth's br. f. Contention, 4 yrs., 6st. 10lb.; Mr. Biddulph's br. c. Jongleur, 3 yrs., 6st. 6lb., also ran. Won by a neck. The NURSERY STAKES (handicap) of 4 sovs. each, with 25 added; T.Y.C., half a mile (7 subs.) Sir T. Burke's b. c. Newbrook, by Harkaway, 3 yrs., 6st. 121b. (Conolly) 1 2 3 Mr. Irwin's br. f. Thessaly, 4 yrs., 7st. 3lb.; Ld. Howth's br. f. Contention, 4 yrs., 7st.; Mr. Biddulph's b. c. Jongleur, 3 yrs., 6st. 6lb.; Mr. Bourke's Lady Emily, 3 yrs., 6st., also ran. Won by a neck, half a length between the second and third. The LADIES' LOTTERY PLATE of 20 sovs.; heats, about half a mile (8 subs.) Mr. E. Burke's ch. c. Heber, 3 yrs. Five others started. SOUTHWELL (NOTTS). 0 11 1 0 2 THURSDAY, May the 15th.-The INNKEEPERS' PLATE of 20 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each; the second saved his stake; heats, one mile and half (8 subs.) Mr. Phillips's Cock Sparrow, by Chanticleer, 4 yrs., 9st. 7lb. (E. Weaver) Mr. Walker's Useless, 4 yrs., 9st. 71b. (E. Jones) Mr. Walker's b. g. Old Soldier, aged, 10st. 7lb. (Bradley); Mr. Eden's b. f. Amazon, 4 yrs., 9st. 71b. (Nightingale); Mr. H. Mealing's br. g. Phantom (h.-b.), aged, 10st. 7lb. (Ablett); Mr. Smith's Little Jack, 5 yrs., 10st. (Brice), also ran. First heat won by half a length, the second easily. A HURDLE STAKES of 3 sovs, each, with 20 added; the second saved his stake; heats, one mile and a quarter (10 subs.) Mr. H. Mealing's br. g. Phantom (h.-b.), by Jack in the Green, aged, 10st. (E. Weaver) Mr. Walker's b. g. Old Soldier, aged, 11st. (Bradley); Mr. Phillips's Cock Sparrow, 4 yrs., 10st. (Ablett), both fell. First heat won easily, the second by a length. The GENTLEMEN'S PURSE of 10 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 1 sov. each, heats, one mile and a half (11 subs.), was won, at three heats, by Mr. W. King's br. g. Victory, by Valentissimo, aged, 10st. 7lb. (M'Lean), beating Useless, 4 yrs., 9st. 7lb., and six others. ULVERSTON. FRIDAY, May the 16th.-The TRADESMEN'S STAKES of 3 sovs, each, h. ft., with 20 added; the second saved his stake; about two miles (5 subs.) Mr. Menzie's ch. g. Phoenix, by Phlegon, 5 yrs., 9st. 71b. (C. Barker) 1 once round and a distance (4 subs.) Mr. M'Adam's b. g. Prince, by Kremlin, aged, 9st. 11lb. (Maley) SATURDAY.-The NORTH LONSDALE STAKES of 3 sovs, each, h. ft., with 20 added; the Mr. M'Adam's b. g. Prince, aged, 9st. 11lb. (Maley), also ran. The INNKEEPERS' STAKES of 1 sov. each, with 10 added, for beaten horses; the second saved his stake; heats, once round and a distance, was won, at three heats, by Mr. M'Adam's b. g. Prince, aged, 9st. 11lb. (Maley), beating br. h. Angelo, 6 yrs., 9st. 11lb. (Brown), and two others. BATH AND SOMERSET COUNTY MEETING. TUESDAY, May the 20th.-The LANSDOWN STAKES (handicap) of 5 sovs. each, with 40 added; one mile (17 subs.) Mr. Adkins's b. c. Curious, by Cannock, 3 yrs., 6st. 8lb. (G. Fordham) Mr. W. Cox's ch. c. Sirocco, 3 yrs., 6st. 8lb. (Swift) 1 2 Mr. Fisher's b. g. New Brighton, 6 yrs., 8st. 121b. (Wells); Mr. Smith na. ch. f. Moonshine, 4 yrs., 7st. 131b. (G. Mann); Mr. H. Lewis's b. f. Helène, 4 yrs., 7st. 13lb. (Grub); Mr. J. B. Starkey's b. c. Van Eyck, 3 yrs., 6st. 8lb. (J. Quinton), also ran. 2 to 1 against Curious, 3 to 1 against Van Eyck, and 7 to 1 against Romeo. Won by a length, Sirocco a bad third. The second year of the fourth BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added, for foals of 1853; one mile and a half (41 subs.) .. Mr. E. Parr's br. c. Stork, by Gabbler, or Sir Isaac, Sst. 10lb. (Wells) .. Mr. R. E. Cooper's ch. c. by The Libel, or Don John, out of Baleine, 8st. 10lb. (Whitehouse) 2 to 1 against Porto Rico, and 3 to 1 each against Stork and Furioso. Won by three-quarters of a length, Porto Rico a bad third. The first year of the fifth BIENNIAL STAKES of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added, for foals of 1854; T.Y.C., half a mile (37 subs.) Mr. E. Parr's ch. c. Lambourn, by Loup-garou, 8st. 10lb. (Wells) Duke of Beaufort's b. f. The Vigil, by Bay Middleton, out of Cruiser's dam, 8st. 71b. (A. Day) 1 2 Ld. J. Scott's ch. or ro. f. Cantrip, by Windhound, out of Testy, 8st. 7lb. (Flatman).. 3 Mr. J. Hewitt's b. c. The Avenger, 8st. 7lb. (Sly) Mr. C. Capel's ch. c. Delos, 8st. 10lb. (J. Mann) Mr. J. M. Stanley's b. f. by Pyrrhus the First, out of Ione, 8st. 4lb. (Ashmall) 2 to 1 on Lambourn, 4 to 1 against The Vigil, and 10 to 1 against any other. Won by two lengths, a length between the second and third. The SOMERSETSHIRE STAKES (handicap) of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft., and 5 only if declared, with 100 added; the second recd. 50 sovs., the third saved his stake, and the winner paid 15 Sovs.; two miles and a distance (75 subs., 60 of whom paid only 5 sovs. each).. Sir J. B. Mills's br. f. Cerva, by Venison, 3 yrs., 6st. (Salter) Mr. Mouseley's ch. h. Alonzo, aged, 8st. 7lb. (Wells).. Mr. J. B. Starky's b. m. Topsy, 5 yrs., 6st. 51b. (Enoch) Ld. Clifden's br. h. Poodle, aged, 7st. 10lb. (Flatman).. Mr. J. Dawson's br. c. Napoleon III., 3 yrs., 5st. 9lb. (G. Fordham) Mr. J. M. Stanley's Mishap, 5 yrs., 7st. 3lb. (Tyrrel).. Ld. Ailesbury's b. f. Intimidation, 3 yrs., 6st. (Hearnden) 7 to 4 against Cerva, 7 to 2 against Poodle, 4 to 1 against Alonzo, and 10 to 1 against any other offered. Won by three lengths, Topsy a bad third. The SELLING STAKES of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added; once round (4 subs.) Mr. Olliver's br. c. Ethelbald, by St. Lawrence, 4 yrs., 7st. 11lb. (£50) (Prior) Mr. Mellish's b. c. Jeu d'Esprit, 3 yrs., 5st. 181b. (£50) (J. Land).. Won by four lengths, Tower a very bad third. The winner was bought in for £60. The MEMBER'S PLATE (handicap) of 50 sovs.; once round, about a mile and a half. Mr. Mellish's br. c. Sandboy, 4 yrs., 6st. 5lb. (J. Land) .. Ld. Anglesey's b. g. Old Rowley, aged, 6st. 121b. (G. Fordham) Mrs. Osbaldeston's b. h. Champagne, 5 yrs., 8st. 4lb. (H. Steggles) WEDNESDAY.-The ARISTOCRATIC HANDICAP of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft., with 20 added; gentlemen riders; once round (8 subs.) Mr. W. Cox's ch. c. Sirocco, by Sirikol, 3 yrs., 10st.-incl. 7lb. extra (A. Day) Mr. T. Parr's b. c. Fatalist, 4 yrs., 11st. (Mr. Scobell).. Mr. Mellish's br. c. Sandboy, 4 yrs., 10st. 12lb. (Capt. Little) Even on Sandboy, 4 to 1 against Anthracite, 5 to 1 against Sirocco, and 6 to 1 against any other. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and a half between the second and third. SWEEPSTAKES of 5 sovs. each, with 20 added; the winner to be sold by auction for £200; one mile (7 subs.) Mr. Mellish's b. g. Weathercock, by Weatherbit, 5 yrs., 7st. 6lb. (£50) (Escott) Mr. Andrews's br. h. Kidnapper, 5 yrs., 7st. 9lb. (£50) (J. Quinton); Mr. Wyatt's b. g. Battery, 6 yrs., 7st. 6ib. (£50) (Olliver, jun.); Mr. Calvert's ch. g. Tower, aged, 7st. 6lb. (£50) (Grubb); Mr. J. M. Stanley's f. by Pyrrhus the First, out of Ione, 2 yrs., 4st. 6lb.-car. 5st. (£50) (Hearnden), also ran. Won by two lengths, Ethelbald a bad third. Mr. J. Evans claimed the Ione filly under the Newmarket rule. The WESTON STAKES of 10 sovs, each, with 50 added; for two years old colts 8st. 7lb., fillies and geldings Sst. 4lb.; T.Y.C., straight half-mile (42 subs) .. 2 3 Mr. Howard's b. f. Pomona, by Birdcatcher, out of Nun Appleton, 8st. 4lb. (Wells).. 1 6 to 4 against Lambourn, 4 to 1 against Cara Fatima, 13 to 2 against Ranner Bearer, and 7 to 1 against Pomona. Won by a head, five lengths between the second and third, a neck between the third and fourth, Cara Fatima was fifth. Bannockburn and The Wren f. were left at the post, The BATH HANDICAP of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft. if declared, with 100 added; the winner paid 10 sovs.; once round, about one mile and a half (28 subs., 15 of whom paid 5 sovs. each) Mr. Brown's br. h. Speed the Plough, by Cotherstone, 6 yrs., 8st. 4lb. (Ashmall) Mr. Moseley's ch. h. Alonzo, aged, 8st. 121b. (Wells).. Mr. Hope's b. f. Agra, 3 yrs., 6st. 8lb.—incl. 5lb. extra (G. Fordham).. 1 2 Ld. Clifden's bl. g. Nathan, 6 yrs., 8st. (Flatman) Mr. C. Capel's b. h. Welham, 5 yrs., 7st. 12lb. (J. Mann) Mr. J. M. Stanley's br. g. Veteran, 6 yrs., 7st. 4lb. (Crouch) Mr. R. E. Cooper's ch. c. by The Libel, or Don John, out of Baleine, 3 yrs., 5st. 9lb. (W. Bolton) .. 7 6 to 4 against Agra, 3 to 1 against Alonzo, and 5 to 1 against Speed the Plough. Won by four lengths, Agra a very bad third. The GOLD CUP, given by Ld. W. Powlett, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each; once round (6 subs.) Mr. T. Parr's b. c. Fisherman, by Heron, 3 yrs., 7st. 71b.-car. 7st. 9lb. (Wells) Mr. Starky's Topsy, 5 yrs., 8st. 13lb. (Cordery).. Mr. Starkey's Black Tulip, 3 yrs., 6st. 9lb. (J. Quinton), also ran. 1 2 3 3 to 1 on Fisherman, and 4 to 1 against King Cob. Won by a length and a half, Topsy a bad third. Black Tulip did not pass the chair. The SHORTS of 25 sovs.; the winner to be sold for £200, or allowances if for less; straight half-mile (8 subs.) Mr. Wyatt's b. g. Battery, by Assault, 6 yrs., 7st. 61b. (£40) (Olliver, jun.) Mr. Jackson's br. f. Wild Rose (h.-b.), 4 yrs., 6st. 8lb. (£30) (Hibberd) The DYRHAM PARK HANDICAP of 100 sovs.; to start at the distance-post, and go once round. Mr. T. Hughes's b. g. Romeo, by California, 6 yrs., 8st. (D. Hughes) Mr. J. Rickaby's Jack Sheppard, 4 yrs., 8st. 91b. (Rickaby) Mr. T. M. Smith's Freckle, 4 yrs., 7st. 61b.-incl. 5lb. extra (Grubb) 5 to 4 against Curious, 4 to 1 against Jack Sheppard, and 5 to 1 against Diana. Won by a head, Diana a bad third. THE LOTHIANS RACING CLUB AND EDINBURGH MEETING. TUESDAY, May the 20th.-The TRIAL STAKES of 5 sovs. each, with 25 added; one mile (6 subs,) Mr. Williams's bl. c. Gathercole, by Malcolm, 3 yrs., 7st. 3lb. (Bates) i Capt. Skipworth's br. f. Elastic, 4 yrs., 8st. 6lb. (Osborne) Mr. Wright na. b. f. Little Nell (h.-b.), 3 yrs., 7st. 4lb. (Hall) .. Mr. R. Wilson's b. f. Cora Linn, by Ravenhill, or Turnus, out of The Heir of Linne's dam, 2 yrs., 4st. 111b.-car. 5st. 3lb. (Bullock) 5 6 Even on Gathercole, and 3 to 1 against Jollity. Won by three-quarters of a length, two lengths between the second and third; Cora Linn was beaten off. The YEOMANRY CAVALRY STAKES of 3 sovs. each, 1 ft., with 30 added; the winner to be sold for £120, with allowances if for less; once round (8 subs.) Mr. Rayner na. b. g. The Prince, by Kremlin, aged, 11st. 71b. (£50) (Mr. Rayner).. 1 Mr. J. Pendrick na. bl. m. The Wave, 5 yrs., 11st. (£50) (Mr. Duncannon) Mr. Hedley's ch. g. Flaxboy, aged, 11st. 4lb. (£80) (Mr. Calder) 2 3 The Cook, aged, 11st. 7ib. (£50) (Mr. Erskine); Swaledale, aged, 11st. 4lb. (£30) (Mr. Dudgeon); Gipsy Boy, aged, 11st. 4lb. (£30) (Mr. Frazer), also ran. 6 to 4 ou The Prince. Won by a length. The LOTHIAN HANDICAP of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft., and only 8 if declared, with 60 added; two miles (34 subs., 19 of whom paid 3 sovs. each). Mr. R. Wilson's ch. c. The Heir of Linne, by Galaor, 3 yrs., 5st. 9lb. (Bullock) Mr. W. Redfern's b. c. Alston, 4 yrs., 6st. 2lb. (Withington) Mr. J. Osborne's gr. c. Yorkshire Grey, 4 yrs., 6st. Sib. (Bearpark) Mr. Peunycook's b. m. Mary Aun, aged, 7st. 5lb. (Hall) 1 2 3 4 5 5 to 4 on The Heir of Linne, 2 to 1 against The Assayer, and 4 to 1 against Yorkshire Grey. Won easily by a length, three lengths between the second and third. The AMATEUR OPEN WELTER STAKES of 3 sovs. each, with 20 added; the winner to be sold for £100, with allowances if for less; one mile and a half (5 subs.) Mr. Currie's br. m. Miss Agnes, by Birdcatcher, 6 yrs., 11st. 5lb. (£60) (Mr. Rayner) 1 Mr. Portland's b. h. Waverley, aged, 11st. 10lb. (£40) (J. Halliwell) The Cannie Man, 5 yrs., 12st. (Mr. Dodd); Resignation, 4 yrs., 10st. 4lb. (£20) (G. A HANDICAP of 1 sov. each, with 20 added, for the beaten horses in the Yeomanry Stakes; one mile (3 subs.) Mr. Pendrick na. bl. m. The Wave, by Gabbler, 5 yrs., 11st. 3lb. (Mr. Rayner) M. Campbell na. b. g. Gipsy Boy, aged, 12st. (Mr. Fraser).. WEDNESDAY.-The BUCCLEUGH STAKES of 5 sovs. each, with 50 added; the winner to be sold for £300; one mile and a half (3 subs.) Mr. Williams's bl. c. Gathercole, 3 yrs., 6st. 10lb. (Bullock).. 2 3 5 to 4 on Gathercole, and 6 to 4 against Alston. Won by a length, half a length between the second and third. Her MAJESTY'S PLATE of 100gs.; three years old 7st. 7lb., four 9st., five 9st. 6lb., six and aged 9st. 91b.; two miles. Mr. R. Wilson's ch. c. The Heir of Linne, 3 yrs. (Bates) Mr. G. Hardwick na. b. f. by The Cure, out of Lilie Adie, 3 yrs. (Hardwick).. 6 to 1 on The Heir of Linne. Won easily by two lengths. The EDINBURGH FREE HANDICAP of 3 sovs. each, with 50 added (collected by Mr. R. Smart and friends), for horses that have been in Scotland for two months previous to the race; once round and a distance (9 subs.) Mr. Brown's br. f. by Hetman Platoff, out of Amber Witch, 3 yrs., 7st. 12lb. (Whittington) Mr. Currie's b. m. Miss Agnes, aged, 9st. 6lb. (Lambert) Mr. Wight na. b. f. Little Nell (h.-b.), 3 yrs., 7st. 12lb. (Hall) Mr. Redfern's b. c. Pippin, 4 yrs., 9st. 81b. (Halliwell) 1 The Wave, 5 yrs., 9st. 111b. (G. Oates); Motley, 5 yrs., 9st. 4lb. (Jones); The Butler, 4 yrs., 9st. (Bates); The Empress (h.-b.), 6 yrs., 8st. 12lb. (Osborne); Castle Maid, 4 yrs., 8st. 9lb. (Wilson), also ran. Won by a length. The TARIFF STAKES of 3 sovs. each, with 25 added, for three years old and upwards; the winner to be sold for £150, with allowances if for less; the second saved his stake; once rouni (5 subs.) Mr. Brown's b. f. Miss Littler, by Sir Tatton Sykes, 4 yrs., 7st. 10lb. (£30) (Whittington) 1 |