THE NEW SUBSCRIPTION ROOM AT TATTERSALL'S. 457 and no doubt threw the race away-she, however, never ran kind from the start. As they crossed the road the Fury filly went well away from Lord Exeter's, and got close to Firebrand, who had been leading from the turn. From this point she improved every stride, and ended in front a clear length before Meal, who beat Firebrand, for the second place, by a like distance. The Fury filly is the third on which Lye has won the Oaks-the first being Lilias, in 1826; the second, the Queen of Trumps, in 1835. She is the property of the clerk of Wolverhampton Races, and is the best of her year "to look at," as well as "to go." After the Oaks there were no less than seven races, viz., a 50 sovs. Sweepstakes, won by Mr. Shelley's Iole; three heats for the Members' £50, won by Mungo Park; and three heats for the Derby and Oaks Plate, won by the Glaucus colt, of which I have already recorded my good estimation. It was a capital day's sport, clouded, however, by rumours that I trust may not turn out true :-one, that a nobleman had declared that he should not pay his Derby losses till October, was not the least unpleasant of the on dits. I cannot close this article without an offering of approbation touching the way in which all the officials connected with Epsom Races discharged their duties. If the offices of Judge, Starter, Steward's Clerk, and Course-keepers, were filled at other places as they are there, the details of racing would be as near perfection as they are capable of being brought. THE NEW SUBSCRIPTION ROOM AT TATTERSALL'S. On the Thursday before Epsom Races, this very needful accommodation was opened to the frequenters of the Corner, who pay their annual guinea for the privilege of having a roof over their heads while they make their wagers. It is a monstrous improvement on the old crib in the stable-yard, to which men had to make their ways on the most inconvenient day of the seven. Monday being appropriated to the sale of horses, as well as to the doing of business in coursers to be backed, but not ridden upon, a double tide of humanity, or inhumanity, if the phrase appear more germane, was wont to set, on that day, into the court of auction. Now they have changed all that; and, in addition to a spacious and well-ventilated chamber, a space of nearly an acre is made available to the subscribers. When this area—the ring in which horses for sale have for so many years exhibited their paces-is put in order, it will form a very handsome as well as a most appropriate foreground to a very elegant specimen of sporting architecture. BARBADOES SPRING MEETING, 1842. THESE races came off on the 14th and 15th of April, and were numerously attended by the beauty and fashion of the island; the weather was favourable, and the sport good. APRIL 14th. For the first race this day, a Sweepstakes of 16 dollars each, with 80 dollars added from the Race Fund, mile heats, weight 10 st. 7 lb. each, the following horses came to the post :— 1 1 2 dr. 3 2 The three Mr. Farnum's br. g. Columbus, aged, American (Mr. Macintosh) Mr. Waldron's c. g. Wait-awhile, aged, American (Capt. R. Erskine) Capt. Tidy's g. m. Kate Nickleby, by Tramp, out of Augusta, six years old (owner) The betting was 2 to 1 on Columbus; 2 to 1 against Wait-a-while, suspected of being amiss; and 2 to 1 against the mare. came away together, Columbus in the centre, making the running; Wait-awhile lying in the inside. On descending the hill, Columbus went a-head, Wait-awhile going as if in difficulty; as they rounded the turn, the mare declined running for the heat, and pulled up at the distance; Columbus went on with the running, having the race evidently in hand; near home, Wait-awhile made an effort to reach him, but without success, and Columbus won by two lengths. Second heat; for this, only the mare and Columbus started, the former making strong running all through; at the last turn she was headed by Columbus, who maintained his lead, and won by several lengths. For the next race, the WELTER STAKES, of 16 dollars each, with 100 dollars added by the Race Fund, two miles, weights 12 st. each, there started Capt. Tidy's br. m. Miss Bamboo, (late Madge Wildfire) by Lottery, aged (Mr. Sorell) Mr. Waldron's b. m. Betsy Austin, aged, Irish bred (Mr. Poyer) 1 bolted. 2 All got away together, Betsy Austin taking the lead for a short distance, when she bolted; the Lottery mare then went to the front, made steady running, and won in a canter; Nora Creina struggled gallantly, but was evidently outpaced throughout. The next race was the Give and Take Plate, a Sweepstakes of 16 dollars each, with 50 dollars added from the Race Fund; heats, three quarters of a mile. Capt. Tidy's b. g. Paul Pry, 10 st. 11 lb., Irish bred (Capt. K. Erskine).. 1 1 3 0 2 2 bolted. 4 3 For this race, Gipsy Lass was in great favour, while the Queen of Trumps had also many friends; a few were of opinion that Paul Pry would just pull through. For the first heat, after considerable difficulty in getting the horses together, the start was effected. Paul Pry jumped off with a lead of three lengths, cut the field down, and won with perfect ease. There was a good race for second, between Rosanetta and Gazelle, which was ultimately obtained by the former. Second heat, Paul Pry again made the running, and won cleverly, by upwards of a length; Rosanetta second. Gipsy Lass, when looking well, and full of running, bolted, thus throwing her backers overboard. APRIL 15th.-First race. -The VICTORIA STAKES of 25 dollars each, with 150 dollars added from the Race Fund, for horses, the property of subscribers; mile heats; weights, 10 st. 7 lb. each. Mr. Farnum's br. g. Columbus, (Mr. Macintosh) Mr. Waldion's c. g. Wait awhile 1 1 2 2 dr. First heat, the mare led for the first half mile, when she was passed by Columbus, and beaten easily. The second heat was run precisely in the same manner, the horse winning as before. Second Race.-A PONY RACE, under fourteen hands high, a Sweepstakes of 8 dollars each, with 25 dollars given by the Race Fund; catch weights; mile heats. Third Race.-A HURDLE RACE of 16 dollars each, with 50 dollars given by the Race Fund; two miles; weights, 11 st. Captain Tidy's b. g. Paul Pry (Mr. Sorell) Captain Edmonstone's c. m. Nora Creina (Captain Bull) Mr. Farnum's c. g. Ace of Diamonds, by King of Diamonds (Mr. Cox) Nora Creina, ridden in a most workmanlilke manner, by Captain Bull, led up to the first hurdle, which she cleared in beautiful style, as did also Paul Pry and the Ace; Nora maintained her lead, at a slashing pace, to the second fence, which she jumped cleverly; but, unfortunately, on landing, she stumbled, and fell, over-reaching herself, and shaking her gallant rider severely. Paul Pry, who took the hurdle directly after the mare, made one of the most surprising leaps ever seen, clearing not only the hurdle, but also the mare and her rider: after this event Paul Pry was never headed, took his fences steadily and well, and won in a canter. He was ridden, with great steadiness and judgment, by Mr. Sorell. The Ace, a horse well known as a cocktail in England, could not get up, and never had a chance. Fourth Race.-A LADY'S PURSE of 100 dollars, added to a Sweepstakes of 25 dollars; heats, a mile and a half; weights, 10 st. 8 lb. (three subscribers). Captain Tidy's br. m. Miss Bamboo (Mr. Sorell) 1 1 2 dr. After going about a mile, Gipsy Lass sulked, and would not run, consequently Miss Bamboo had it all her own way, and walked over for the second heat. The sports of the day were terminated by a BEATEN PLATE of 50 dollars, from the Race Fund, added to a Sweepstakes of 16 dollars each; two miles; weights, 11 st., which afforded one of the best races of the meeting; for this there came to the post Mr. Macleod's b. m. Betsy Austin (Mr. Macintosh) After several unsuccessful attempts to get Kate Nickleby to the post, which occupied some time, they came away together, Kate making strong running; going down hill, it was evident that Betsy Austin, who, contrary to the expectation of many, did not bolt, had the stride of the grey, who felt the effects of the two previous severe heats she had run; as they came into the straight running, Betsy Austin was leading by a length; inside the distance, Kate Nickleby made a desperate attempt to collar Betsy Austin, reached her girths, but could not stay, and was beaten by a length, after a beautiful, and severely-contested race. This concluded a very pleasant two days sport, though some of the stakes did not fill so well as was first expected; yet, from all appearances, we are led to expect, for next October, a most brilliant meeting, and first-rate sport is anticipated. Barbadoes, April 16th, 1842. T.Y.C. MONTHLY MEMORABILIA. COLDRENICK, the name given to the Frederica colt, is derived from a village in Cornwall, where that especial Derby favourite was foaled. At a recent sale of sporting dogs, at Hofton Hall, five spaniels sold for £85: 1s. ; thirteen pointers, £348: 12s; ten rough deer greyhounds, £253; sundry lots of pointer puppies, £19: 15s.; ditto greyhounds, £36: 6s.-Total, £742: 14s. There were ten or twelve puppies, being about thirty-eight dogs altogether, average price £19:10s. each. Christopher Wilson, Esq., the Father of the Turf, died on the 25th ult. This gentleman was one of the senior members of the Jockey Club, and enjoyed a universal popularity. THE FRENCH TURF.-The spirit with which H. R. H. the Duke of Orleans has taken up the sports of the turf is fast bringing racing in France to a position fitting so great a country. The breeding of thorough-bred stock is now carried on in many of the departments on a large scale; and it will not be long before the French lot will be backed at Tattersall's for the Derby. Our jockeys now run over from Newmarket, to ride on the Champ de Mars, and at Chantilly; their horses will return the compliment, by running over here. In addition to the heir-apparent, the following distinguished personages are patrons of the turf in France :-The Prince de Beauvan, Count d'Hedouville, M. de Pontalba, M. Subater, Count de Pemegaux, Colonel Fridolin, Count de Montguyon, Marquis de Boisgelen, the Prince of Moskwa, Fasquel de Courtenel, Chevalier de Mashado, Count Hocquort, Duke de Mormier, Baron le Couteulx, the Duke d'Albusera, Viscount Daru, M. de Normandie, M. Leroy, Count de la Tour Dupin, Count Vaublanc, Prince de Rohan Rochefort, Count de Blangy, together with our sporting countryman, Lord Henry Seymour. It is reported, that Mr. Orde refused 4,000 guineas for Bee's-wing, at the late Chester meeting, from Mr. Goodman. How perfectly in keeping with our notions of the ideal of savage life, is the following passage from the "Report respecting the Indians on the St. John," by Mr. Perley, so honourably known as a contributor to this work: "I brought this matter before the Indians at Tobique, in full council, and found their sole objection to the establishment of saw mills, at the Narrows, was this-that the salmon fishery, on which they now mainly depend for support during the summer season, would thereby, sooner or later, be destroyed. The Indian method of taking the salmon, is altogether by the spear and torch; and it struck me, that they prized much more highly the dash and excitement of the sport, in taking the fish, than the profit arising from the sale of them. During my stay at the Tobique, the day was spent by the Indians in almost listless idleness; but so soon as night fell, the torch was lit, the spear lifted, the canoe launched, and all became life, bustle, and activity. The sport was pursued the whole night, and daylight exhibited heaps of glittering salmon on the bank, and the Indians languidly creeping off, to sleep away another day of total idleness." A QUAINT STORY, WITH A MORAL TO CORRESPOND.-There lived lately in one of the mountain counties of Western Virginia, many Dutchmen, and among them one Henry Snyder; and there were likewise two brothers, George and Jake Fulwider; they were all rich, and each owned a mill. Henry Snyder was subject to fits of derangement, but they were not of a nature to hurt any one. He merely imagined himself the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and, while under the infatuation, had himself a throne built, on which he sat to try the causes of all who offended him, and passed them off to heaven or hell, as his humour proposed. He personated both judge and culprit. It happened one day that some difficulty arose between Henry Snyder and the Fulwiders, on account of their mills, when, to be avenged, Henry Snyder took along with him a book in which he recorded his judgments, and mounted the throne to try their causes. He was heard to pronounce the following judgments: Having prepared himself, acting as judge, and responding for the accused, he called on George Fulwider. "Shorge Fulwider, stand up. What has you been doing in dis lower world?” "Oh, Lort, I does not know." "Well, Shorge Fulwider, hasn't you got a mill?" "Yes, Lort, I has." "Well, Shorge Fulwider, didn't you never take too much toll?" "Yes, Lort, I has; when der water was low, and my stones was dull, I take a leetle too much toll." "Well, den, Shorge Fulwider, you must go to der left, mid der goats." |