THE SYDNEY SPRING MEETING.

Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 1992, 23 September 1869, Page 3

THE SYDNEY SPRING MEETING.

The racing on the first day was very good. For the “Blue Ribbon” there were twelve competitors, and though np to Saturday Fop and Detective had the call in the betting, Lamplighter, who looked in capital order, was made first favorite on the course—the greatest price to be got about him being sto 2. Charon was next in favor at 3 to 1, Fop at the same price, and Detectne at 4to 1. Charon was in magnificent fettle, and the brilliant style in which he won the race fully justifies the high opinions which have been expressed as to his powers. A finer colt never ran upon the Rand wick course, and that is saying a good deal. He is a better-looking horse than even the Barb—has a forehand which is a perfect picture of muscular symmetry, and a quarter which exhibits the signs of great propelling power. At the first glance he may seem too bulky for his limbs, but any one who looks closely at him will see that his legs are equal to any amount of work and weight. Lamplighter may be thought by some a handsome animal, but he is a kitten compared to Charon, who, barring accidents, has a great career before him. As the horses came out, Lamplighter, Charon, Fop, and Detective were each greeted with a cheer. The race was most exciting. Charon was beautifully ridden by Morrison, who showed great judgment throughout—did not call upon his horse a moment too soon, and landed him a winner just as the spectators on the Stand had made up their minds that the Fop had secured the bit of blue. Not only did Charon beat the Fop, however, but Moselle, who ran splendidly, also beat him on the post for second place, and showed herself worthy the confidence of her backers. Lamplighter made the running for twothirds of the way round, and looked very like a winner, but he had to give way and finished fourth. The four leading horses were so well np that at the finish they might all have covered with a blanket. The race—one mile and a-half—was run in 2 minutes 47 3-10ths seconds.

The great event of the second day was the Great Metropolitan Stakes (handicap) of 20 sovereigns each, 8 ft., 4 if declared by 2nd August, 2 only if by Ist July (either of which must be paid when declared, otherwise they will not be declarations), with 250 sovereigns added; for all horses; 2 miles ; second horse, 40 sovereigns, third 20 from the prize. Entries closed with 45 subscribers. Mr W. Winch’s br hj Circassian, 6 years, 7 st 8 lbs (T. Brown) 1 ... T. Ivory’s grg Grey Momus, 6 years, 6 st 8 lbs (J. Brown) 2 ... L. Uhde’s b g Warrior, 6 years, 8 st 13 lbs (Driscoll) 3 ... R. Dine’a bl hj The Italian, 5 years, 8 st 13 lbs ... E. De Mestro’s b g Stumpy, aged, 8 st 8 ibs ... Chaaffe ns br hj Sir John, 6 years, 7 st 12 lbs Dr Bowker’a b m Carnation, 5 years, 7st 6 lbs MrD. Melhadons. bf Coquette, 4 years 7 st 4 lbs ... J. Tait’s ch c The Earl, 4 years, 7 st 4 lbs A. Brown’s bre Sir William, 4 years, 6 tt 12 lbs ... E. Lee’s ch m Barbelle, 4 years, 6 st 12 lbs ... S. Bradbury’s br f Al, 4 years, 6 st 4 lbs. Betting: 3 to 1 against Warrior, 4 to 1 against Circassian, 5 to 1 against Italian and Barbelle, 10 to 1 against Six’ John and Carnation, 15 to 1 against Sir William, 20 to 1 against Grey Momus, For this race only twelve started out of a card of twenty-six, Tim Whiffler was scratched just before the race, as also was Glencoe, Mr Dines being pretty confident about Italian. Warrior was made the favorite at 3 to 1, Italian and Barbelle were 6 to 1, and Circassian was at 4 to 1. The knowing ones were all out. Circassian took the lead, took the running, and won in gallant style; Grey Momus, who was not thought of at all, a good second, and Warrior third. By the time this race came off the course had got very heavy. The jockeys came in with their colors and faces pretty well concealed in mud. Italian did not go well at all. He was close up for the second mile, and on coming to the Derby corner a second time looked like a winner, but there he shut up, and finish nowhere. The race was run in 2 minutes 42| seconds. Circassian carrying 3 lbs over weight.