of the Turf, and this makes it the more extraordinary that the two Meetings should have been allowed to clash together. No doubt different arrangements will be made next year. The racing we were told was excellent. DONCASTER came out as fresh as paint, and we never saw more lovely weather or better sport at this famed spot. The ground was in beautiful condition, and the horses, generally speaking, in blooming health. The company, too, was more numerous than we have of late years been in the habit of meeting, and, taking everything into consideration, we have no doubt that Doncaster, like Richard, will become "itself again." The Great Yorkshire Handicap brought together a very formidable Field, with Charles the Twelfth, 6 yrs, 9st. 121b., the favorite: the race was won by Sir C. Monk's Brother to Garland, 3 yrs, 5st. 12fb., very beautifully ridden by little Ebdale. We may here point out that weight levels all distinctions on the Turf, yet such things must be, or animals like this Brother to Garland, cum multis aliis, would not be kept in training. Of the two-year-olds out during the week, unquestionably A British Yeoman "bore away the bell." The Champagne Stakes were easily won; but Maria Day ran the favorite for the Derby, on the Thursday, to a head, and was beaten with the greatest difficulty, and that too we firmly believe in the last stride. Napier cut down Aristides (who was a little wrong) and Mr. Wreford's slashing colt by Camel out of Monimia in first-rate style, and at once became a rattling favorite for the Derby; but he lost his position by being subsequently beaten by Murat at the Newmarket Second October Meeting. The St. Leger race will not easily be lost sight of, inasmuch as the winner was not in the betting till the Sunday previous to the races. That Blue Bonnet was the best animal in the race on the day, we very much doubt, for we are strongly inclined to think that if Sea Horse had been rightly used, the affair would have ended differently; indeed we have very high authority for making this assertion. In the midst of the "mistakes," there is one pleasing consolation, and that is, the St. Leger Stakes could scarcely have gone into a more popular Nobleman's pocket than that of Lord Eglinton. Poor Attila, fretful as he was, was beaten at the Red House Corner: why William Scott made the tremendous play at starting we really cannot imagine. Surely he had not condition to back him, and that he must have known. We strongly suspect that Attila's heart was broken in his Goodwood race. In this opinion we know we are by no means singular. The settlement after the race was a good one, strange to say, and the losings came principally from those who have been of late years in most of the prime things of racing life. The Gold Cup was merely a canter for the good and honest old Bee's-wing; Charles the Twelfth was amiss; The Shadow had not the shadow of a chance; and why Attila was started we cannot even venture an opinion. The Park Hill Stakes told us that Blue Bonnet was not the flyer supposed, for Sally beat her cleverly by a neck. It is true many apologies were made to keep her character together, but her subsequent race at Newmarket told us the "true tale." Most of the other races were well contested. We think Doncaster, as we said before, is recovering. The STOCKTON, RICHMOND, STAMFORD, and the NOTTINGHAM VOL. I-THIRD Spring, N S-Ng 1. K Meetings produced about an average of sport; and we were pleased to see the once spirited Meeting, "the PRESTON," again in the market, after some years' rest. We now draw near the ending post of the season. The NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER Meeting was rather a tame concern. Murat won the golden smiles of his Gallant Owner by winning the Buckenham Stakes in a hand canter from the colt by Velocipede out of Galata; and Lord George Bentinck's Misdeal floored the "knowing ones," by winning in grand style the Grand Duke Michael Stakes, beating amongst others the once renowned Canadian, who " gave up the ghost" a day or two afterwards. The Hopeful Stakes went to Pickpocket, but we do not fancy that he is an improving animal. Isaac Sadler's Oaks filly Testy won the Rutland Stakes, and at once became a favorite for the Oaks. The remaining races do not require any notice. The SECOND OCTOBER Meeting made ample amends for the lack of sport at the First October one. Murat was beaten by Napier for the "Clearwell," but he gave the quid pro quo in the race for the " Prendergast." The Cesarewitch Stakes were won by Mr. F. Clark's Arcanus, after as fine riding as we ever saw in the "shape of 5st. 4lb." Blue Bonnet, at 6st. 9lb. (and 3lb. extra owing to Lye's not coming to the weight), was beaten into fits. We do not recollect any other race during this Meeting worth a review. The finale of one of the richest Racing Seasons was the HOUGHTON Meeting, and surely there was a sufficient quantity of sport to have satisfied the greatest gourmand! The "Criterion" was swept away by Gaper, much to the astonishment of Lord George, who had not backed his horse; and the "Cambridgeshire" was appropriated to Ralph, who, with 8st. 7b., in the tender hands of Robinson, won easily. There were an abundance of Matches, which ran the week out till Saturday; and upon the whole we never recollect a better or more spirited “wind up" than the close of the year's racing of 1842. It is with feelings of sincere regret that we have to allude to the deaths of the following well-known and greatly respected frequenters of the principal Racing Meetings since our last Review of the doings of 1841-His Grace the Duke of Cleveland, Mr. C. Wilson (the Father of the Turf), Mr. Jacques, Mr. Heseltine, Mr. Orde, Mr. G. Clark, poor Connelly, our favorite jockey; and last, though not least, our "ould acquaintance" Jemmy Bland. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. RACING INTELLIGENCE EXTRA. AT a meeting of the Royal Caledonian Hunt, held at Edinburgh on the 13th of December, the Earl of Eglinton and Winton was appointed Preses for the ensuing year; George Houston, Esq. Treasurer; and J. M. Balfour, Esq., David Robertson, Esq., and Sir David Dundas, Bart., Councillors.The annual race meeting was fixed to be held at Ayr, and £460 voted for Plates. The long pending case, “Bainbridge v. Booth," arising out of the Bedford Races, is length brought to a close. In the last Term, the defendant obtained a Rule to set aside the award of Captain Rous, which would have been argued next Term; but, on the 22d of December, a meeting of the Oakley Club was held at Bedford, and a resolution was passed, recommending the defendant to abandon further opposition to Captain Rous's award of the Milton Cup in favor of the plaintiff, which recommendation has been adopted. Chester.-In consequence of the Newmarket First Spring Meeting happening in the same week as the Chester, the time for holding the Chester Races has been altered to the 25th of April, and it has been resolved, “That in case the Chester Meeting, on any future occasion, happening in the same week as the Newmarket Spring Meetings, the Committee shall have the power of altering the Meeting to the week preceding or the week following the Newmarket Spring Meetings as it shall deem most desirable."-In consequence of the death of Mr. E. Jackson, Clerk of the Course, Mr. E. Topham has been appointed to succeed him pro temp., with little doubt that his appointment will be permanent. Epsom. A numerous meeting of the inhabitants of Epsom was held on the 30th of November at the Spread Eagle, Mr. W. Butcher, in the chair, when it was resolved to enter into a subscription to repair the course and make a ploughed gallop, so as to be ready for use in the Spring. Upwards of £50 was subscribed in the room, and the farmers volunteered to furnish £20's worth of team-work in furtherance of the object. Sir Gilbert Heathcote has recently made several excellent and expensive improvements in the gallops, and when the suggested alterations are completed, the trainingground at Epsom will be equal to any in the kingdom. Mr. Hodgson's Frolic mare, bred by Lord Egremont, dam by Selim out of Camel's dam (Maiden by Sir Peter), died recently at Doncaster, aged 23. She was the dam of Incognito, Benedict, Cetus, Fun, Sir Isaac, &c. The stallion Pontiff, by Waxy Pope, the property of Mr. Shirley, of Staines, died a few days since of inflammation. THE CHASE. A present of 100 fine deer has been made to Her Majesty from the herd in Garendon Park, Leicestershire, the seat of C. M. Phillips, Esq. "Our old friend," Mr. Hodgson, of the "Holderness," and subsequently of the "Quorn," having been elected Registrar of the West Riding, his friends and supporters invited him to a dinner to celebrate his triumph, which took place on Monday, the 19th of December, at the Exchange Buildings, Wakefield, Lord Hawke in the chair, who, on " Fox-hunting" being proposed by Mr. J. Charlesworth, which was received with loud hurrahs, the " view-halloo," and shouts of "Hark forward!" said, he could not help congratulating his friend on his right that he would henceforward, instead of being employed in registering foxes' noses, be registering deeds for the West Riding. He had good reason for replying to the last toast; because if it were not for fox-hunting he should not have become acquainted with so many pleasant fellows. As a Master of Fox-hounds he thanked them for their kindness, and would drink all their good healths in return."-"The Badsworth Hunt" followed, on which the Noble Lord said, "that in order to afford them some sport, he had ordered the hounds to meet in that neighbourhood the next morning, and he hoped that many who were present would attend, when he would do his best to give them a good day's sport."-They had a capital run, and blood at the finish. Owing to the death of Lady Howth, His Lordship has decided upon giving up his stag-hounds, and they have been purchased by the Garrison of Dublin. A Committee of Gentlemen have been appointed to manage them, comprising the Hon. Captain Forester, Captain Francis Meynell, Captain King, and Lord William Hill. The Cheltenham stag-hounds on the 20th had a narrow escape of adding another item to the catalogue of railway accidents. The stag having given its pursuers a smart run round the town, crossed the railroad near Badgeworth just as one of the Gloucester trains came up. The foremost dog was instantly crushed beneath the carriages, and had the trains been a few seconds later the whole of the pack must have shared the same fate, as the hounds were at the moment coming full speed down the bank, but the engine being at full speed also, the train had passed before they crossed in pursuit. The stag was captured all safe at Badgeworth. Caution to the followers of the Chase.-At the Middlesex Sessions on the 16th of December, George Elmore the younger was indicted for having, on the 17th of October last, at Harrow, unlawfully broken two locks on two of the gates of the London and Birmingham Railway, whereby the use of and passage on the said Railway became liable to be obstructed.--It appeared, that on the day in question the Messrs. Elmore (father and son) and another Gentleman were following a pack of harriers, and coming upon the line of the Birmingham Railway, the elder Mr. Elmore pulled up and did not attempt to cross; but the younger Elmore, 16 years of age, and their companion, also a youth, dismounted and forced open a gate opening upon the line, and crossed over. The Directors had felt it to be their duty to the public to institute a prosecution; but as the party complained of had acknowledged his error and was willing to plead guilty, they did not press for more than a nominal sentence.-The Chairman said, that as this was the first case of the kind, and the party a very young man, the Court would act upon the recommendation of the Directors; but it should be publicly known that such acts could never be repeated with impunity.-Mr. Elmore paid a fine of 1s. and was discharged. NEWPORT PAGNELL STEEPLE CHASE. Sweepstakes of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft., and only 5 if declared before the 10th, with 100 added by the town and neighborhood; the winner to pay 25 sovs. towards expenses, over four miles of fair hunting country. 1 Baron Rothschild's Consul, by Irish Napoleon, 11st. 71b. (Oldaker).. The following, having declared by the time prescribed, paid 5 sovs. only :-Peter Simple, 12st. 8lb.; Lottery, 12st. 81b.; Cigar, 12st. 6lb.; Clinker, 12st. 4lb.; Buffoon, 11st. 10lb.; Creeper, 11st. 81b.; Dragsman, 11st. 71b.; The False One, by Falcon, 11st. 61b.; Helpmate, 11st. 51b.; Sister to Ferneley, 11st. 3lb.; Croxby, 1st. 3lb.; Primo, 11st. 3lb.; Little Tommy, 11st. 3lb.; The Pedlar, 11st.; Wilmot, 11st.; aud Caribineer, 11st. An immense concourse of spectators assembled to witness this "crack race," among whom were the Prince of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, Baron Rothschild, Lords Alford and Compton, and several distinguished persons, and the elite of the Hunting field far and near. Mr. M'Donough's Vanguard got off in advance, but was overhauled before the first fence by Negro and Consul, and the three jumped it together. In about three fields Lycurgus "cut it" altogether. Goblin now came up to the leading horses, appearing determined to make the pace tell, and obtained the lead, The Negro contesting it stoutly with him in taking some timber, Blackey struck it with his knees, and fell against a tree, which gave Oliver a "knock-down blow :" he, however, soon got to work again. Mr. M'Donough's Vanguard refused, and so much time was lost that the van became the rear guard. Goblin passed round the distance-flag first, Consul second, Duenna third, with all the others, except Vanguard, close up. On returning, Goblin took the fence so fatal to Vanguard first, when Harrow Boy became so unruly that Mason pulled him up, and quietly took his way home by the road. Goblin took the brook first, Lather second, and Duenna close up. Bucephalus came a burster into the next field, and threw Whitworth heavily, rendering him insensible. Duenna also went down, pitching off her rider, and taking French leave; and Negro, on landing, added to the list of disasters, by coming down, throwing Oliver on his neck, which was lucky, as the saddle he had vacated was immediately battered by the horses that followed, tearing it to pieces, and injuring the horse severely. Spangle and Mr. King's Vanguard unfortunately got hemmed in by the mob of horsemen, and lost all chance. Several variations took place, the race finally being with Goblin, Lather, and Consul, and, after a fine trial of skill on the part of the jocks, the latter went in first by half a length, Goblin being about the same distance from Lather. The horses that subsequently entered the winning-field were Spangle, Duenna, and Mr. King's Vanguard. THE HON. GRANTLEY BERKELEY'S MATCH. : A novel and sporting wager was made by this Gentleman to come off on the last Tuesday in November, in Charborough Park, near Blandford, Dorset, the seat of Mr. Drax-that he would hobble or secure five fullheaded bucks from six to seven years old in one day, using one horse and one deer-hound for the five courses, fresh horses being only at his disposal for singling out the buck from the herd: he was to have no assistance in coursing, holding, throwing, and hobbling the buck save one dog; his horse to lie down once during the operation of securing the deer, and the deer to be left on the ground in safety for removal by the keepers. Should either the horse or the dog be disabled, or the deer run against a tree, fence, or other impediment, he was to select a fresh horse, dog, or deer, as the case might be. It may be necessary to state, that "hobbling" a deer is to bring his hind and fore feet together, and to bind them in that situation and, to shew the arduousness of the task, it usually requires three men to run in, secure, and hobble a buck, a fourth to hold the dogs (a brace being generally used), and a fifth to secure the horses. The horse selected by Mr. Berkeley was his favorite cob Brock, with his two grey chargers Beacon and Pathfinder to assist in singling the bucks from the herd. The hound was Odin (bred from Mr. Berkeley's Ossian, his dam Seek, great great grandaughter of his celebrated dog Smoker), who had already pulled down his three bucks in one day. The umpires were Mr. Drax and John Hussey, Esq. of Nash Court. Mr. Drax, with that liberality which ever distinguishes him, ordered the Blandford-gate to be opened from 9 till 10 A. M., at which latter hour it was closed against all comers. A numerous party of friends partook of Mr. Drax's well-known hospitality, among whom were Lord Arundel, Hon. Colonel Keppell, Mr. Hussey, the "hero of the day," &c.; and several visitors partook of refreshment during the morning. The hill in the Park commanding a beautiful view of the plain, whereon numerous herds of red and fallow deer were feeding, was thronged with spectators to the amount of at least 2000, among whom were several Ladies. As the hour of trial approached, the greatest anxiety prevailed among the spectators, and shortly after ten, Mr. Drax, accompanied by Mr. Hussey, and attended by his huntsman and two whippers-in, with Mr. Berkeley, attired in Lincoln green, on Beacon, proceeded to select one buck from the herd, Odin and Brock being kept together till their services were required. The first buck having being separated from the herd, and brought to "gaze," Mr. Berkeley mounted Brock, the hobbles to secure the deer being suspended round his neck and shoulders, and confined to his waist by a belt, whilst to his wrist was fastened a hand-whip and a long |