that loaded coaching look which he wore at Newmarket, 
and there was but one opinion about him, viz., that he 
was a thorough racer to look at. He seemed in no very 
good mood, and gazed fiercely about him during the sad- 
dling, and was at once walked oft' to the starting-post 
without a canter. When there he played oft' his pranks 
for nearly ten minutes, and ended, directly the flag drop- 
ped, by bolting among some gorse bushes, and did not 
“ break cover” again till they had gone about 50 yards. 
Comfit (for whom Morsou reduced to 7st 111b) looked well, 
but went very short os usual, and did not live to the stand. 
The Hunt Cun, which was this year a group of two 
stags fighting, did not draw out such a large field as 
usual. Lascelles has improved so wonderfully in Percy's 
hands, that we did not remember him in the least; and 
Grey Tommy, that 1852-53 child of mvstcry, seemed, 
more front his fine grey colour than anything else, to at- 
tract an immense amount of notice. It looked as if old 
Isaac has resumed his turf pursuits, and come to Ascot to 
make a beginning. 
Catherine Hayes did not exhibit much improvement; 
and Sandhurst, of whom so much was heard in connection 
with the Chester Cup, seemed quite a short-necked and 
ordinary beast. King of Trumps did as much credit to 
Cartwright’s training as ever, and went “high blowing” 
along so well under his high weight, that we thought at 
one time he was going to win. The Begum colt is a very 
great size, and we never saw him look better; but Brocket 
seemed like a slow-sort of hunter up to 13 stone, and in 
bandages. He took his honours in truly hunting style, as 
a lad in livery led him away just as he was, in his saddle, 
the moment Alfred Day weighed in. He only ran once 
last year, and then in the Derby. 
Only six could be found to face Meteora over the new 
mile, as Charlton’s saying had got wind, that she could 
have fairly run over him for a mile in the Oaks, but that 
he just did what he liked with her afterwards. The mare 
looked very well, but her faulty build behind the saddle, 
and the uneasy whisk of her tail, and flashy look alto- 
gether, somewhat impresses one with the notion that she 
is little more than a miler. It seems, moreover, an estab- 
lished idea with breeders, that none of Cyprian’s stock 
can stay. Bracken was started to make the running for 
her, and finished very well up himself, l’haeton was very 
fresh, but his front legs are quite failing him; and Cham- 
pagne had a strong party. Bartholomew essayed a mount 
on Rubv, who went oft' quite quietly, but hud down his 
ears and wouldn't have it at auy price long before they 
reached the distance. “The last remedy” will no doubt 
be applied when bo gets back to Rockley. Champagne’s 
chance looked very healthy at one time, and although he 
answered to the whip, Meteora had quite the foot of him, 
and won remarkably cleverly. Bribery showed off some 
of her airs again, but the winner proved pretty conclusively 
that, as far as she was concerned, the Oaks’ running was 
quite correct, while the speed she showed on this occasion 
makes a perfect flyer of Virago. When this was over,aregu- 
larmove was made down the qourse to meet West Australian, 
and the ring round him was so crowded that there was a 
universal cry of “hats oft'.” lie looked very beautiful, 
but he could have well spared nearly a stone off his ribs, 
though this was not to be wondered at, considering that 
he has been absent from his Whitewall tan-gallop for up- 
wards of three weeks. lie was as gentle as a lamb while 
Markwell saddled him and John Scott administered the 
bottle, and really the spectators seemed to feel as proud 
of him as if he was the property of the nation. Owing to 
the unfortunate absence of Templeman, Alfred Day was 
entrusted with the honour of the mount, and wended his 
way to the post through a living lane of admirers. The 
race is easily told. Vanderdecken led the two some three- 
lengths for the first mile, when they began to draw up to 
him and reached him half way up the cords, where Fil- 
bert went to work for the second money, and West 
Australian drew right away and came home as straight as 
a ball out of a Miuic. It was perfectly beautiful to see 
the determined style in which he finished — so different to 
999 out of a 1000 so-called “racers ” in the present day. 
His old Doncaster friend, the Reiver, was not even 
“coloured,” though his stable companion. Veteran, was. 
It is no ordinary thing to see a jockey sweep oft' three 
great prizes, one after another, in an afternoon ; but 
Alfred Day is in a tremendous run of luck just now. 
Poor Filbert was dreadfully leg-weary, and his stable 
knew that lie was quite out of his distance, but trusted to 
Vanderdecken being in the same plight. A chicken 
sweepstakes, in which Malmsey, who was reported before 
the Oaks to be able to give away her year to Kadijah, did 
not like to face Delia, and the “run off” of the dead heat, 
in which Wells made his stone advantage tell very de- 
cidedly, concluded the day — whose sports, thanks to Ruby 
and West Australian, did not Hag in the least. Specula- 
tion, both moneyed and verbal, then became rife on the 
Cup, and it transpired that Orestes had been sent for, and 
that he and Nabob were sure starters. 
THE CUP DAY 
“ Long may Ascot Ilcatli have pleasures for our Royal youthful Tar, 
Which steeds the best have yearly pressed, since the days ot old 
Bizarre ; 
•Since Chateau Margeaux's era, since Zlngancc went up^ 
To his hones, ns in Memnon’s days no dregs are In the Cup." 
Nothing could have bcon movo unpropitious than the 
aspect of the elements on the morning of the “ Groat day,” 
hut tlio rain soon resolved Itself into a warm drizzle, and 
cleared off altogether about one o’clock. Although the. 
scratching* of Virago (who has been off some days) and 
Stockwell somewhat plucked the heart out ol the contest, 
they wore almost counterbalanced by the general belief that 
West Australian would go. This contest lias boon tho great 
staying test of Derby and St. Leger winners; and, without 
reverting to tho nnciont successes of Memnon, Touchstone, 
■kc., it is interesting to note that in more recent years. Van 
Tromp, Flying Dutchman, and Tcddiugton, hnvo pulled 
gallantly through, while Stockwell and Voltigeur failed. On 
this occasion, Her Majesty, who was very warmly welcomed, 
arrived with a cortege which included 10 carriages, mid 71 
horses and ponies, rather later than usual ; and hence the first 
face did not conic off till nearly two o’clock. 
It was won with great c.iso by Bualbec, a very moderate 
looking animal, Lincoln’s Inn, who scorns to have n very 
cui-by hock, being quite heat off. Nothing looked better 
than Little Jack, in the Visitors’ l’iule, and seeing how 
fituio lie was when Robinson rode him for tho \ a so and Cup 
in 1851, it scorns that advancing years and Scottish air 
quite suit him. Jujube was no little “ pot,” to judge from 
his owner’s delight at winning. 
THE FIELD. 
555 
Seven horses wore then telegraphed for tho great cveut of 
the day, and West Australian, preceded by Scott’s lad on the 
well-known white pony, was seen quietly wending his wuy 
towards his saddling place ; and a largo crowd rushed ofl'to 
meet him. Talfourd and Cobnut (who merely, we believe, 
went to help Kingston) attracted very littlo notice, and 
Nabob looked liko a huge dusky giraffe, with more daylight 
than ever under him. Kingston hardly seemed as bright ns 
ho did at Epsom, and iu anticipation of a tremendous strug- 
gle, the stable hod thought it advisable to put Job .Mnrson 
up. After the canters, he led the way into the paddock, for 
tho Queen’s inspection, tho crack following him, and t hen 
the thrilling “ They’ro off' 1 was heard. 
On passing tho stand, Kingston laid well up second, and 
goiug down tho hill post tho Swinley post, he was at least 
nine or ten lengths in front of West Australian, who was 
sixth, and ridden iujhe Londesbro’ “bluo, und silver braid. ’’ 
Cobnut retired at the Brick Kilns, and thou Murson hav- 
ing evidently orders to find out if there was a soft place in 
West Australian, or 14 know the reason why,” improved the 
pace. Ilowover “ the crack ” was not so easily shaken off, 
as ho moved quietly towards the front at the bond, with 
Rataplan and Orestes, nnd took up close quarters. Marion 
got a pull at his horse at tho Stand, und then a splendid 
struggle commenced, hut tho stride and pluck of tho 
St. Leger winner told fatally on his cider opponent, who 
took the whip most unflinchingly, and Alfred Day just lifted 
his horse in past Mr. Clarke about half a neck in advance. 
W o think he might have won by more if his jockey had been 
less tender with him. Kingston came out at Ascot just 
three years ago, and it is wonderful how, after a very bril- 
liant career, ho still keeps his running, but be never was a 
very quick horse, and hence, lie was just beaten for speed on 
tho post. Had lie been alilu to coine away for the lust mile 
with the speed of Stockwell lust year, the result might have 
been different. 
The result of the race, seeing that West Australian was 
certainly some few pounds below his highest form, make 
him a most wonderful horse ; and it is to be hoped that he 
will meet Virago for tho Doncaster cup. I f the mire wins 
the Goodwood cup he will have to give her 22 lbs., aud if she 
docs not incur that penalty, 29 lbs. Stockwell and King- 
ston would each have to give him 7 lbs., and if they joined 
the fray, it would be ono of the most exciting on record. 
Tho New Stakes struggle, oddly enough euded in favour 
of another grey winner — Monge, — who is quite as small 
as Bonnie Morn, but rather more lengthy. Border Chief 
is as beautiful a colt us we have seon for many 
a day, and cleverly beat Flatterer, on whom 5 lbs. extra 
“told no flattering tale ” up the hill. Tho Windsor Custle 
Stakes was a mere canter for Ilospodar (who wus in cupital 
form), ns Wild Huntsman did not show ; nnd the other two 
races possessed very little interest. Ou tho whole, we have 
soldom known the three race days go off so well, anil we 
hear that the stand receipts on tho first day wero the best 
ever known. 
The engine-drivers, by-tho-bye, on the South-Western 
line, seemed to have caught the racing enthusiasm, ns a 
Southampton truiu (which had picked up Colonel Peel and 
some other members of the Jockey Club), collared the 
Windsor Excursion about four miles from the terminus, and 
off tho two dashed, side by side, Southampton leading by 
about two engines’ length, and at u tremendous rate through 
Vauxhall stution. It then shut off a little steam, but “ camo 
again” opposito tho Houses of Parliament, and eventually 
won cleverly by about three parts of a train. The excitement 
of the passengers at this novel pleasure was quite curious to 
note. 
CLOSING PRICES. 
Ascot Shakes. 
3 to 1 agst Mr. Morris's Kingston (t) 
It to 2 Lord Exeter's Ilox (t) 
8 tw 1 Captain Lowther's Rackopolt (t) 
_ . , Gold Vasx. 
2 to 1 agst Mr. T. Parr's Rataplan (t) 
Ascot Cur. 
3 to 1 ngat Mr. T Parr's Katoplan (t) 
4 to 1 Mr. Morris's Kingston (I) 
bo^vSc^Cup «! « p“‘m C '“’ 
_ . „ s t. I.rorn. 
6 to 2 agst Huron Rothschild's King Tom (t) 
0 to 1 Lord Derby's Dervish (t) L 1 
8 to 1 Mr. Payne's Tho Trapper (t) 
15 to 1 Lord Zetland's Ivan (t) 
Dkuiit. 
18 to 1 agst Mr. Howes's Gneculus Paurlons (t) 
18 to I Mr. Howard's Oulston (t 20 to 1) 
ASCOT HEATH RACES— Tussdat. 
nf A n,!m UKU .. tl,e raiu 1,0,1 diminished the attendance. It had tho effect 
*i,n? 8 * courao ln tho best possible condition— tho turf was of 
purposes * 1>r ngy quality that could scarcely bo Unproved for racing 
room C ln a »i l .l ,C « ir y now * ,on ' 1 1,M 0,1 ercctod adjoining the weighing 
moSta " f ‘ h0 Royftl R I* h.tenUc.1 to •ceot.f- 
° f t,u : ni *»t°cn»cy who had hitherto bcert 
fnm^lcneod by having no-placo to sea tho ruco from e.ccut tho 
0 ? P »K«' .7 ? f the Q;wcu< stand, to which some of tho domestic, 
whiih il £ * kOtyehold were also admitted. Tho present edifice, 
which Is capable of accommodating too persons, has been built from 
a tasteful design by Mr. J. F. Clark, of Newmarket, who Is also Judge 
of tho races A largo refreshment room has boon constructed over 
the back pa;t of tho stand, nnd the lower portion Is occuptud as a 
printing-office by Mr, Oxley, tho printer of tho race curds. 
An Improvement has also boon made by the trustocn, at tho sug- 
gestion ol Mr. E. Hlbburd, In tlio lawn opposito tho Grand Stand, by 
raising tho western end and lowering tho custom extremity, so as to 
afford a clour uninterrupted view of tho New Milo from tho Betting 
King. 
Tho afternoon's sport camo off os follows 
Thu 1 kial Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for two-yrs-old, 
4-*t 41b; three. 7st 41b; (our, 8st 71b; five, Oat : six and aged, i).t 31b; 
the winner to be sold for i,’C00; 01b extra If exemption claimed. 
New mile. 12 subs. 
Capt. Lane's Crosslanes, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (Garvey), beat Filbert, 4 yrs, 
8st 7lb (Flutman) (2); Snowdon Dunhlll, 4 yrs, 8st 7lb (G, Oates) (3) ; 
Welham, 3 yrs, 7st lib iS. Stcgglea) (4); Orinoco, 4 yrs, 8st 71b (J. 
M arson) ; b f, by Cowl, out of Miami, 2 yrs, 4»t 41b (Sauwell) ; Donum, 
2 yrs, 4st 4lb (Strudwlck) ; Joe Miller, 5 yrs, Ost (H. Gontor) ; oil e by 
logo, dam by Gladiator, out of Marchcslno, 2 yrs, 4st 4lb (lllbberd) ; 
* £*>" John-My Dear, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (T. Cliff); l'uxtou, 3 yre, 7st 
41b (Harding); Eliza, 2 yre, 4»t 11b (Crosswell). 
Betting— 7 to 2 agst Welham— 5 to 1 each agst Eliza and Orinoco 
— 8 to 1 agst Filbert -10 to 1 agst Snowdon Dunhlll— and 10 to 1 o-st 
any other. Won by a length. A neck betwuen second nnd third, and 
between third and fourth. Miuml filly was fifth. The others pretty 
well together In her wake. The winner was claimed, llo goes Into 
Mr. liogors s stable. 
Thk Welcome Stakes of 20 sovs cncli, with 60 added, for throe-year- 
olds; colts, 8st 71b; fillies, 8st 21b. Certain winners extra. Swinley 
Course. 8 subs. 
Lord Bruce's Bribery, 8st 61b Flutman 1 
Duke of Bedford's Weathercock, 8st 71b .. .. 8. Uogcrs 2 
Mr. E. ButsoWs Malmsey, 8st 2lb Sly 3 
Betting — 0 to 6 agst Bribery— 6 to 4 agst Weathercock. Bribery 
made all tho running. Weathercock and Malmsey lying alternately 
second and third. At the stand, Malmsey wus quite run out. Weather- 
cock mado a good effort, but was beaten by three-quarters of a length. 
Bud third. 
Sweepstakes of 50 sovs each, li ft, for two.year-olds ; colls, 8st 71b; 
fillies, 8»t 31b. Three-quarters of u wllo. C subs. 
Lord Eglln ton's Corn-bus Marlow 1 
Mr. Vicker s Namur A. Day 2 
Mr. Grcvlllo's Gerald Flatmun 3 
Betting— 5 to 4 on Namur— 3 to 1 agst Cortebus. Wou by a length 
aud a half. Bad third. 
Tub Gold Vase, given by licr Majesty, added to a sweepstakes of 20 
sovs each ; three-yv-olds, 7st 31b; four, Ost; five, '.1st 71b; six and 
aged, 9st 91b ; certain penalties and allowances. Two tulles. 2 subs. 
WINNERS OF THE ASCOT CUP FOR 1824-61. 
Mr. Gully’s Hermit, 7st 71b .. Wells 1 
Mr. T. Pair's Rataplan, 9st 71b Flatmun 2 
Betting— G to 5 on Hermit. When tho tlag was dropped Hermit 
walked oil, followed by Rataplan; after proceeding about three hun- 
dred yards Hermit ventured upon a gentle trot, and so they went on 
until they arrived ut the toot of Swlnley-hlll, when a canter was raised, 
and after entering tlio Old Mile Course the puce was gradually Im- 
proved until the race begun in earnest; Hermit then inode strong play, 
and at lust won cosily by a length aud a half, 
First Year of tho Sixth Ascot Tiukn.nul Stakes of 10 sovs each, 
with 100 added, for two -yr-old* ; cults, HU 71l>; fillies, 8s t 41b; tlio 
second horse to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes. T.Y.C. 53 subs. 
Year. 
WlHSBU. 
Aon. 
1824 
Bizarre .. .. 
4 
182.7 
Bizarre 
5 
182G 
Cnatenu Margcaux 
4 
1827 
Memnon 
5 
1828 
Dobndllla . . . . 
3 
1820 
Zinganco 
4 
1830 
Lucctta 
4 
1831 
Cetus 
4 
1832 
Camurinc* 
4 
1833 
Galata 
4 
1834 
Ghiucus 
4 
1835 
Glencoe 
4 
183G 
1837 
Touchstone 
G 
1838 
Grey Moinus 
3 
1839 
Caravan 
6 
1840 
St. Francis 
5 
1841 
Lanercost 
6 
1842 
Beeswing 
a 
1843 
Ralph 
5 
164 1 
The Emperor .. 
3 
* After a dead heat with Kowton. 
Tub Esii-erob's Plate (Ascot). 
Iii lieu of the Ascot Gold Cup. 
Yeah. 
WlXSKK. 
1 Aon. 
1845 
The Emperor 
4 
18 IG 
Alarm 
j 4 
1817 
Tho Hero 
1 4 
1848 
The Hero .. .. -■ .. •> 
5 
184 'J 
Van Tromp • . . . . • • • 
5 
18.7(1 
Flying Dutchman 
1 4 
1851 
Woolwich 
6 
1852 
Joe Miller 
3 
18.73 
Tcddiugton 
1 5 
1854 
\\ cst Australian 
4 
TATTERS ALL’S. — Monday. 
The attendance was very thin, nnd owing to the bad settling, very 
little was done. 
Kingston was in request for both Ascot Stakes and Cup; for the 
Intter event, however, after the withdrawal of Virago, Rataplan wns 
advanced to the position of first favourite; he was also backed for some 
money for tlio Vn*e. At the commencement 4 to 1 was laid ; at the 
close, 2 to 1 taken. 
St. Legf.r. 
The principal movement in reference to this event was the support 
given to Dervish ; various sums wero Invested at 8 to 1, and finally 6 
to 1. 
Thk Debut. 
A new favourite, named Grotcuhis Eiuelona, was introduced at 1,000 
to 45 tuken, and the demonstrations made by his eager partisans 
quickly advanced him to 17 to 1 ; 18 to 1 wus, however, the lual quo- 
tut ion; odds which were offered against Oulston, hacked In the curly 
part of tho afternoon at 20 to 1— the taker desirous of going on. 
Mr. Bowcs’s The Bonnlo Mom, 8st 71b.. .. .. Tcmplemun 1 
Mr. Grcvlllo's Joshua, fist 71b .. Flatmnn 2 
Mr. J. Clark's Tho Hind, 8st lib. . .. .. Wliitchouso 2 
Lord Eglinton's Cora-bus, 8st 7lb ,» .. .. Marlow 4 
The following nlso run Mr. Adkins's Shorcluun. But 71b (Bartholo- 
mew); Lord Exeter's Hazel, fist 7lb iJ. Muuu); Sir It. IMgoL's Katie 
Stewart, 8st 41b (S. Rogers j ; Mr. F. Knowles's Channlun, 8#t 41b 
(Buuiby i ; Huron Rothschild's Constance, fist 4lb (Charlton). 
Betting— 2 to l agst Bonnie Mum -4 to 1 agst Constance— G to 1 
agst Joshua— 100 to 15 agst Tho Hind. Tho Hind, Bonnie Morn, 
llnzc), and Shorcharn, jumped off in front, and ran nearly In a line to 
the half-distance, where tho last-named two dropped off. Joshua then 
took third place, and when opposite the Stewards' Stand, he passed 
The Hind, but failed In Ids effort to rcaelt Bonnie Morn, who won bv 
three-quarters of a length. Three lengths between second nnd third, 
and a length and a half between the third and fourth. Channian, 
Constance, and Hazel, wero well up with thu four th. Katie Stewart In 
the rear. 
'iie Ascot Stakes of 25 sovs cnoli, 15 ft, and 6 only If declared, Ac. ; 
the second to receive 50 sovs out of the stukes and Hie third to save 
his stake. Certain winners extra. Two miles mid a half. 78 subs, 
55 of whom pay 5 sovs each. 
Ir. Howard's Little Harry, 5 yre,Rst Tib ^ Wells 1 
fr. Milner s Grnpeshot, 4 yrs, 7st 101b J- Osborne - 
fr. Morris's Kingston, 5 yrs, Oat Basuam 3 
Ir. Blake nu Little Jack, aged, 7si 21b ♦.. Charlton 4 
The following also rail Ilex, 5 yrs, fist 51b (S. Rogers) ; Kthclwolf, 
yrs, fist 2ll> (Flutman); Montague, aged, 7st 51b (G. Manu); Cook 
licasant, 4 yrs, 7sl 31b (Harding) ; Itackupelt, 4 yrs,7»t2lb (E. Sharp); 
ruckcn, 3 yrs, 7*t (Chilmon); Veteran, 4 yre, Cut 111b (Ashmull); 
cwbold, 3 yrs, Gst lolb (Quinton); I’aneokc, 6 yrs, Cst 101b (S. Steg- 
lc») : W atci fall, G yrs, Cst 101b (Crouch); Sweetness, 4 yrs, Ost 81b (J. 
toggles) ; Hercules, 3 yrs. Gst 41b (Prior). 
Helling 5 to 2 agst Kingston -4 to 1 agst Little Jack— 7 to 1 each 
jst Bracken and Ilex— 10 to I each agst Little Harry und lfereulca— 
; to 1 ngst Waterfall— 20 to 1 ug»t ltackapolt. 
Veteran took tho command, with Brocken second, ond ou passing 
ic Stand, thu colours of Sweetness, Montague, Little Jack, and Cock 
hcasant were seen slightly In advance of the ruck. Iu going down 
ivlnlcy-MIl Veteran increased his lead, but after passing the kennols 
racked and Little Jack began to draw upon him, aud by the time they 
itered the Old Milo Coarse Bracken readied the front, und at the 
rlck-klln Farm I.lttlc Jack became second; meanwhile Kingston 
id Little Harry, followed bv Grnpeshot, and tw o or three others, begun 
take close older with tlioui. lit rounding the turn into tbe straight 
Ittle Jack obtained a slight lead. Which he held until they arrived at 
e distance, when he dropped off; Little Horry immediately boro otf 
s colours in the van, with Kingston next. In the lost few strides, 
iwever, Kingston tired, and Grnpeshot shot up, nnd socured second 
mours by a head, Little Hurry very cleverly obtaining first place by 
length. Two lengths between the third aud fourth; Pancake was 
tli, Ilex sixth, Ethel wolf seventh; Kackapclt and Montague, lu the 
Tut Ascot Pumr StAKCS of 50 sovs e.icK b ft. for fhrMorr-olds 
colts, Bat 71b; fillies, fist 31b. Certain penalties. Swinley Course. 
Lord > Exatcr‘* Phaeton, S»t 71b (l'latman), beat Bobby. 8st 71b (S. 
Rogers) (2) ; Apropos, fist 31b (Crouch) (3; ; Xlarblo 11111. &U 71b (Bum- 
by. t ; bi other to Singapore, fid 71b (Foreton) (5); and Motley liUJ, 
8»t 71b (Templeman). 
Betting- 2 to 1 agst Marley Hill, 3 to 1 ngst Bobby, 4 to 1 agst Phac- 
