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ENGLISH SPORTIKG NEWS.
The Newmarket Meeting, which contained
the.Cesarewitcb. Middle Park Plate, and the
Champion Stakes, will be remembered on
account of the wretched weather which nre
vaiiea. inerain came down in torrents on.
the afternoon of the Cesarewitch, and attain
on the day of the Middle Park Plate. When
Hackness won the Cambridgeshire two years
ago therace waa postponed after the horses
had weighed, owing to the storm, and ran
the next day. This year very little could be
seen of the Cesarewitch, and the going was
very heavy throughout the week, but the
state of the weather did not warrant a post
ponement. C3
The Meeting began on Monday, October 12,
and Energy opened the ball for backers by
easily landing the Trial Plate. The next
three events were unimportant, but the
Clearwell Stakes is of some consequence, and
this reaul. d as follows :—
THE CLEARWELL STAKES.
Of 30 sovs. each, 20 ft., with 200 added, for two
year olds ; colts, 8 st. 10 lb.; fillies, 8 st. 7 lb.; win
ners extra; second to receive 20 sovs. out of the
stakes; T.Y.C.
Duke of Hamilton's b.f . Miss Jummy, by Petrarch
—Lady Portland, 8 st. 13 lb. ( J. Watts) _. . . 1
lord Bradford's b.c. Martinet, by Zeolot— Quick
March, 8 st. 10 lb. (C. Wood) .. .. .. 2
Mr. Manton's br.c. Loved One, by See-Saw— Pil-
grimace, 8 st. 10 lb. (G. Barrett) ? 3
Mr. J. H. Houldsworth's f. by Springfield— Lady
Morgan, 8 st. 7 lb. (A. H. Booty).
Mr. Lupin's Phcebns, 8 st 10 lb. (J. Goaterl
Mr. B. Peck's Hawkstone, 8 st. 10 lb.— carried
8 st. 11 lb.-(P. Archer).
Prince Soltykoffs Wise Child, 8 st 10 lb. (T.
Cannon).
Lord AlUngton's Cachino, 8 st. 10 lb. (C. Loates)
Betting— 2 to 1 agst. Martinet, 11 to 2 as;st. Loved -
One, 6 to 1 each agst. Hawkatone and Phoebus, 100
to 15 agst. Miss Jummy, 10 to 1 others.
Won cleverly by three-quarters of a length.
Time, 1 min. 14i sec.
Miss Jummy has won three races off the
reel since Sunrise beat her at Goodwood, and
Bhc promises to be dangerous in the Oaks
and One Thousand Guineas. Sunrise and
Modwena, two I smart fillies, were the only
runners forthe Post Sweepstakes, and Mod
werra won in a canter, her opponent being in
nothing like the form she was when Saraband
struck his colours to her at Kempton.
Tuesday was an awful day. In the morning
a cold bitter wind was blowing, and^before the
big race came on for decision the rain set in
and continued for the rest of the afternoon,
Under these circumstances very few ventured
out to see the different candidates put to rights.
The spectators stuck to their post3 manfully,
but the betting underwent little change, the
only alteration being that Xema came to 7 to
1 and Postcript to 100 to 6. . English backers
generally stood Althorp and Eurasian, while
the French sportsmen backed Plaisanterie in
the most spirited fashion. The following
are the particulars of the race : —
THE CESAREWITCH STAKES.
A handicap of 25 sovs. each, 10 ft. or 5 sovs
entrance only if declared, with 5G0 added by the
Jockey Club ; winners extra ; second received 200
sovs., and the third 100 sovs.; Cesarewitch Course
(2 miles 2 furlongs 28 yards). 100 subs, 37 of whom
pay 6 sovs. each.
M. H. Bouy's cb.f. Plaisanterie, by Wellingtonia
—Poetess, 3 yrs., 7 st. 8 lb. (Hartley) .. ..1
Mr. Hungerford's b.m. Xema, by Ben Battle—
Seagull, 5 yrs., 7 st. 2 lb. (Bickaby) .. ..2
Mr- T. Cannon's b.f. Poatcript, by Qeorge
Frederick— Afterthought, 4 yrs., 6 st. (Bobia*
son) _ .. ~ ? .: .8
Mr. J. Hammond's b.f. Florence, by Wisdom
Enigma, 5 yrs., 9 st. 2 lb. (F. Webb)
Mr. E. Craig's ch.h. Blue Grass, by Pat Molloy—
Amy Farley, 5 yre., 8 st. 4 lb. (J. Snowden).
Baron de Hirsch's b.c. Althorp, by Tibthorpe—
Bide-a-Wee, 3 yrs., 7 st. 10 lb. (C. Wood).
Mr. Abington's ch.h. Ben Alder, by King Lud—
Eeveillee, 5 yis., 7 st. 4 lb. (J* Woodbum).
M. J. L. de F. Martin's b.c. The Condor, by
Dollar— Charmille, 3 yrs., 7 st 3 lb. (J. E. Tom
lisson.
Colonel O. Crewe-Bead's br.c. Kinsley, by Kisbar
I — Hluminata, 4 yrs., 7 st. (A. White).
Lord Ellesmere's bf. Belinda, by Hampton—
? Belle of Bury, 4 yrs., 6 st. 12 lb. (E. Martin).
Chev. Qiniatrelli's ch.c. Baffaello, by Hermit—
? Faraway, 4 yra.. 6 st. 18 lb. (inc. 10 lb. ex.)
. (Freeman).
Lord Lascelles' b.f. Clochette, by Camballo—
Carillon, 4 yrs., 6 st. 12 lb. (W. Lashmar).
Mr. W. Buiton's br.f. Vicugna, by Beauclerc— The
Hind, 4 yrs., 6 st. 11 Ib.-carried 6 st. 12 lb. (H.
: Luke).
Mr. J. Hammond's ch.c. Eurasian, by Camballo—
Lais, 3 yrs., 6 st. 10 lb. (F. Barrett).
Mr. S.iH. Ashton's cb.c. Master Sam, by Syrian
—Sword Enot, 3 yrs., 6 st. 10 lb.— including
10 lb. extra (F. Finlay).
Mr. H. T. Barclay's b-c. Madcap, by Umpire
Tantrum, 3 yrs, 6 st. 9 lb. (Liddiard).
Captain Lee-Barber's b.b. Ivanhoe, by Uncas—
Lydia, 6 yrs., 6 st 9 lb. (G. Woodburn).
Lord Eosebery's ch.f. Cipollina, by Macaroni
Duckling, 3 yrs., 6 st. 2 lb. (T. Loates).
Prince Soltykoffs b.f. Charmain, by Bertram or
Galopin— Lucetta, 3 yrs., 6 st. 2 lb.— carried
6 st. 3 lb. (H. Arnuil).
Lord Hartington's b.c. Sir Kenneth, by Keith
Second Sight, 3 yrs., 6 St.— carried 6 at 2 lb.
(J. Wall).
Mr. Leopold de Bothscbild's ch.c. Holdfast, by
Stiuan— Bounce, 3 yrs., 6 st. (W. Glover).
Mr. Foy's gr.g. Jacob, by Strathconan— Servi«
tude, 3 yrs., 5 st. 7 lb. (R. Chaloner).
Betting— 9 to 2 agst. Althorp, G to 1 agst. Eurasian,
100 to 15 agst. Plaisanterie, 7 to 1 agst. Xema, 100 to
9 agst. Holdfast, 100 to 7 agst. Charmian, 100 to 6
agat. Postscript, 20 to 200 to 1 others.
At the Bushes, Xema, who had been
making nearly all the running, was followed
by Plaisanterie. Postcript, Althorp, and
Ciporlina, these being the only ones left with
a chance. Coming over the hill Xema was
still in front, but making the descent she was
passed by Plaisanterie, who won easily by
two lengths, PoBtcript just beat Cipollina
for third place, with Althorpe fifth, the rest
straggling home at long intervals.
Plaisanterie has won thirteen races out of
fourteen attempts this season. She was
bought by Carter, her trainer, for £32, as a
yearling, and he and M. Bouy have been
partners in the filly since. She was bred in
France, bat her sire Wellingtonia was raised
in England, and sold to the Frenchmen lately.
He is a very inbred horse, .as Chattanooga is
by Orlando out of Ayaconara, by Birdcatcher
out of Pocahantas, while his dam, Araucaria,
is by Ambrose out of Pocahantas.
The easy style in which Plaisanterie won
rather astonished Englishmen, as the French
form was supposed to be below the average
this season. The success of the foreigner
was heartily received, the English crowd
exhibiting none of those feelings of jealousy
which are shown in France when an English
colt wins the Grand Prix de Paris.
This season has produced three wonderful
two-year-olds in Saraband, The Bard, and
Minting. The first-named was written of as
probably the best youngster seen out for a
quarter of a century until Sunrise beat him
at Kempton, and then his performance was a
good one, because he was giving the
filly 11 lb. Minting was at once re
cognised as another wonder, and ere
long he took a higher place in public
opinion than Saraband. The Bard has won
sixteen races without incurring defeat and
retired for the season, but the owners of
Meriting and Saraband determined that the
pair should meet in the Middle Park Plate
and settle the question of supremacy. In
the matter of looks Meriting haB the advan
tage of Saraband, he being built on a very
grand scale, while Muncaster's son is con
sidered rather Bhorterthan he should be, but
they are a bonny pair and had Archer not
elected to ride Meriting in preference to the
other colt the betting would have been very
even between the pair. The race was run in
very heavy going and as will be seen from
the subjoined particulars She cracks were
very nearly bowled over by a rank outsider,
THE MIDDLE PARK PLATE.
Of 600 sovs. added to a sweepstakes of SO sovs.
each, 20 ft. ; for two-year-olds ; colts, 8 st. 10 lb. ;
fillies and geldings, 8 st. 7 lb. ; winners extra:
second received 200 sovs., -md the third 100 sovs. ; if
over 100 subscribers, the surplus entrance money
will be divided between the second and third. Six
furlongs. 118 subs.
Mr. E. Viner's b.c. Minting, by Lord Lyon— Mint
Sauce, 9 st. 31b. (F. Archer) ? 1
Mr. A. Benholm's ch.f. Biaw Lass, by See-Saw—
Princess Louise Victoria, 8 st. 7 lb. (carried 8 st.
91b.) (A. Giles).. _„_..- 2
Mr. Chidwick's ch.c. Saraband (late Caledonian
II.). by Muncaster— Highland Fling, 9 st. 3 lb.
(C. Wood) .. .. .... .. „ 3
Mr. B. H. Combe's br.c. Volta, by Blair Athol—
Electric Light, 9 st. (F. Webb).
Mr. Manton's br.c. St .Mitin, by Hermit— Lady
Paramount, 8 st. 10 lb. (J. Watts).
Duke of Beaufort's br.c. Button Park, by Avontes
— Makesure, 8 st 10 lb. (J. Snowden).
Mr. Gerard's b.c Hercules, by Hermit— Vigorous,
8 st. 10 Ib- (G.Barrett).
Lord Manners's b.c. Claudian, by Petrarch
Priory, 8 st. 10 lb. (T. Cannon).
Lord Cadogan's bLc. Kaunitz, byKisber— Dlumi-
. nata, 8 st. 10 lb. (J. Goater).
Betting— 15 to 8 on Minting, 6 to 1 agst. Saraband,
7 to 1 St Nirin, 20 to 1 Volta, 25 to 1 Claudian, and
50 to 1 Braw Lass.
Directly the flag was lowered Braw Lass
daBhed away with a strong lead of Minting,
St. Mirin, and Kaunitz. The outsider in
creased her lead to such an extent that
coming down the hill to the dip she looked
like walking in. butdirectly they commenced
the ascent for home Minting and Saraband
began to catch her, and in the last few
strides Minting got up and won in grand
style by a neck. Saraband, who w&s gal
loping very strong at the finish, was only
beaten a head for second place. Time, 1 min.
19i sec. Value of the stakes, £2,675.
Minting h now first favourite for the Derby
at 5 to 1, but the Saraband party are quite
satisfied with their coifs running, and 8 to 1
would be taken. Minting's r arming gives
Lord Lyon a lift very late in life. It will be
remembered that the Lord won the Two
Thousand, Derby, and Leger in 1866, but
with the exception of Placida he never got a
good horse until Minting appeared, although
he of course had the pick of the mares for
several seasons after he went to the stud.
Great curiosity was felt as to the reception
likely to be accorded Paradox after his
victory in the Champion Race. Mr. Cloete's
hones left Kingsclere after the storm over
Paradox's scratching for the Cambridgeshire,
the other patrons of John Porter's stable not
caring for Mr. Cloete's connection, and the
son of Sterling is now under the care of B.
Marsh. Of course the colt won easily, but
there was no scene. Not a single cheer
greeted Archer as he Tode back to scale, bat
on the other hand the crowd made no attempt
to hoot the hone or his owner.
THE CHAMPION STAKES.
Of SO both, each, h. ft, with 800 added ; weight
for aee ; second to receive 10 per cent and the third
5 per cent on the whole stake ; A.F. (1 mile 2 for.
38 yards) ; 96 subs.
Mr. Brodrick-Cloete'a b.c Paradox, by Sterling—
Casuistry, 8 yrs., 8st. 6 Ib.-carried 8 st 8 lb.)
(F. Archer) ? ? l
Captain Machell'a b.c. Duke of Richmond, by
Hampton— Preference. 4 yrs . 0 st. ( J. Watts) . . 2
Baron deEothschild'sch.f. Aveline, by Doncaster
— Hazeldean, 3 yrs., 8 st 5 lb. (F. Barrett) *. S
Mr. J. H. Houldsworth's Boyal Fern, 4 yrs., 9 st
(T. Cannon).
M. C. J. Lefevre'a Ducat, 3 yrs., 8 st. 6 lb. (J. E.
Tomlisson).
Betting— 100 to 12 on Paradox, 100 to 7 agst. Duke
of Bichmond, 100 to 3 agst. Aveline.
Archer lay behind with the favourite until
% hundred yards from home, when he closed
with. Duke of Richmond, and quitting him
injthe last few strides won hard held byaneck.
The Newmarket Oaks ' brought out the
three placed horsey in the Epsom Oaks, but
it resulted very differently Lonely not gett
ing a place, while Cipollina, who was third to
Lord Cadogan's mare at Epsom, won easily.
THE NEWMARKET OAKS.
A sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, 10 ft. with 200
idded, for three-year-old fillies, 8 st. 10 lb. each ;
sertain winners extra ; second to receive 100 sova.
)ut of thtj stakes. One mile, 7 fur., 150 yards. 50
rabs.
Lord Bosebery's ch.f. Cipollina, by Macaroni
Duckling, 8 st. 10 lb. IT. Cannon) .. ..1
Lord Ellesmere's b.f. Lady Clarendon, by Hamp
ton—Summer's Eve, 8 st. 8 lb. (G. Barrett) .. 2
Lord Zetland's b.f. St. Helena, by Hermit —
Castellamare, 9 st. 3 lb. (J. Watts) ... ..3
Lord Cadogan's Lonely, 9 st. 3 lb. (E\ Webb)
Lord Hasting's Armida, 8 st. 10 lb. (F. Archer)
Prince Soltykoffs Charmian, 8 st 10 lb. (J.
Snowden)
Mr. G. Kruckenberg's Ierne, 8 st. 3 lb. (C. Wood)
Betting, 11 to 4 agst. Cipollina, 9 to 2 agst.
Armida, 5 to 1 agst. Lady Clarendon, 7 to 1 agst
Lonely, 9 to 1 agst. St Helena.
Won in a canter by four lengths. Lonely
was fifth.
Some twenty horses are being backed for
the Cambridgeshire, the present favourites
being St. Gatien and Bendigo at 15 to 2 eash.
Plauauterie's chance does not seem to be
very highly thought of, but her paity seem
to have designs on the stake, as she has come
from 25 to 1 to 12 to 1. Pizarro, Eastern Em
peror, Isobar, and Prism are all well backed.
Mr. John Bowes, who haa been a leading
figure on the Turf since 1S32, died at Streat
mm Castle on October 4, aged 75 years.
Mr. Bowes was a very wealthy man,
and his advent as an owner was
attended with great succesB, as he
won the Derby in 1835, and within twenty
one years of his coming of aee he had
landed the coveted prize tour times.
Although he kept up his stud to the end, and
this season owned such good youngsters as
Jacobite, Cardinal Wolsey, and Devil to Pay,
Mr. Bowes spent most of his time in France,
and had not been Been on an English race
course for years. West Australian, who
won the Two Thousand, Derby, and Leger in
1853, is the horse with which Mr. Bowes will
always be identified, but he also owned
Mundig, Cotherstone, and Daniel O'Rourke,
all Derby winners. Since the ' West' won
the ' black and gold' has never been to the
fore in any classic race, though he won many
handicaps. John Scott was Mr. Bowes's pet
trainer, and when he died the Sheatlam
horses were handed over to Perien, who was
head lad at Whitewall.
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