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WREXHAM RACES. I

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WREXHAM RACES. I Stewards: Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., General Peel, and Captain Cotton. Judge and Scale Clerk, Mr. Horslcy. Handicapper, Mr. Topham. Starter, Mr. Pickering, Treasurer and Clerk, Mr. Johnson, W ynnstay Arms, assisted by Mr. Topham. These races took place on Thursday and Friday last and contrary to expectation afforded quite average sport. Thursday was a remarkably fine day, notwithstanding the unfavourrble state of the weather on the previous evening, which was particularly wet aad cold. The number of persons on the course on thc first day was not very large, but perhaps equal to what has attended of late years, but the majority of them evidently belonged to the respectable classes of society. Amongst those present was the family of Cefn Park, with a numerous party of visitors—ladies and gentlemen. The first race wad exceedingly well contested, Prince's Mixture, justi- fying the confidence placed in her by winning by a short head, after one of the most exciting races ever seen. The gold cup was rather a failure and excited but little interest, as only two animals started for it. Blight was the favourite, but as the result proved his name was not a misnomer, 'as the non-favourite won with comparative ease. For the Juvenile Stake T. P. Cooke had a decided call in the betting, and defeated his opponents very cleverly. The last race was locally the most interesting, as it in fact resolved itself into a match between Oswestry and Wrexham. The gentlemen of the former town were particularly sweet on their horse, theWild Maltster, who in the first heat was decidedly the favourite. He was beaten, however, easily, and in the second heat had no chance whatever. Had the distance been } of a mile, perhaps neither would have won, as Brown Bess is ex- ceedingly swift for about that distance, but afterwards she tired. However, in both heats she was well up. We now subjoin the first day's spor õ- The Plas-Power Handicap of 5 sovs. each, 3 forfeit, with 20 sovs. added by T. L. Fitzhugh, Esq., and the fund. The second to save his stake. One mile. 7 4 Mr. Leach's b f Prince's Mixture, 4 yrs Jiray I 6 12 Mr. Harvey's b g Chester, 3 yrs Snowden 2 1 6 2 Mr. FliutoWs c-h f Echo, 3 yrs Hodgkins 3 S 3 Mr. Tempest's ch g Conrad, aged Thorpe 4 "1 Betting 2 to 1 against l'nnce s Mixture. very little betting on the others. In consequence of the restiveness of Echo there were no less than nine attempts at starting before the lot got off,-and when the pole fell Echo was at least 30 yards behind the rest. Chester led above half way round closely followed by Conrad, the other two being well up. In the turn before entering the straight run home the favourite came alongside of Chester, when a splendid race ensued, resulting in favour of Prince's Mixture by a head. A length between second and third, with Conrad well up. The Gold Cup Handicap of 10 sovs. each, 5 forfeit, with 30 sovs. added by the Parliamentary Members. Win- ners after the weights appear of a Handicap value 100 sovs., 71b. extra twice, or 300 sovs., 101b. The second to save his stake One mile and a half. 5 10 Mr. Tempest's ch c Kencrdy, 3 yrs. Goodwin 1 7 0 Mr. Flintoffs br h Blight, 6 yrs Bray 2 Betting: There was but little betting on this race, Blight having a slight call on his opponent, 7 to 4 being offered against him. Kenerdy led off was never caught, and won easily by six lengths. The Bryn-y-pys Maiden Stake did not fill. The Juvenile Stake of 5 sovs. each, with 20 sovs. added by Sir Watkin for Two-years-old Colts, 8st. 71b. Fillies, 8st. 4lb. Winners this year of a race value 50 sovs., 51b. extra; twice, or 100 sovs., 71b. The second to save his stake. Three quarters of a mile. 9 0 Mr. Saxon's blk c T. P. Cookc. W. White 1 8 4 Mr. Park's b f by Faugh-a-ballagh, out of Me- gara. Thorpe 2 8 4 Mr. Pryer's b f Nelly, by Melbourne.. Snowden 3 9 0 Mr. Reed's b c Satin Stone Leake 4 Betting: evens on the field, and 2 to I bar one. T. P. Cooke was the favourite, nothing else being backed. Nelly led at a moderate pace for above half the distance, with T. P. Cooke and the Megara filly in close attendanc >. At the turn home the three were together, and a good race ensued, when P. P. Cooke won very cleverly by half a length. A length between second and third, with Satin Stone two lengths behind the third. The Hunter's Race, for half-bred horses that have been regulaily hunted with Sir Watkin's Hounds, or that are the property of residents within 10 miles of Wrex- ham, and that have never been kept or trained for racing purposes. Three-years-old, lOst. 71b. Four, list 71b. Five and upwards, 12st. Winners any year any where of any race, 71b. extra; twice, 101b.; thrice, 14lb. Gentlemen riders. Only three heats allowed. Entrance 1 sov., to go to the fund. Mile heats. 12 0 Mr. Johnson's bg The Baronet, aged.. Mr. McClymont. 1 1 1 12 0 Mr. Tomley's b g Wild Maltster 6 yrs..Mr. W.Joncs. 2 2 10 7 Mr. Lewis's ums. br. f. Brown Bess, 3 yrs Mr. J. Price. 3 3 Betting-Ever,s on Wild Maltster, and 7 to 4 against Baronet. Brown Bess led off at a rattling pace and maintained the lead to the turn by the Crispin Lane. Baronet and Wild Maltster then closed up and raced to- gether to half way up the distance when it became evi- dent thtt the Wild Maltster could not win the heat, Bar- onet winning by two lengths. Second heat—Betting Evens on Baronet and during the race 10 to 1 on him. Wild Maltster led having a start of about. 10 lengths which he maintained for about half a mile. Baronet then went up and deprived him of the lead, and cantered home an easy winner by 8 lengths- The success of the old hoi se was received with great cheering by the turfites present, as he has been particularly unfortunate in his racing career. This race concluded the first day's sport. FRIDAY. There was a somewhat more numerous attendance at this day's racing, but the unfavourable state of the weather prevented the country people from enjoying their usual annual holiday. The sport was excellent, and the fact of there being two matches to come off caused a good deal of excitement. The second match, however, was not run. The Maid of Derwent cut but a poor figure in the Wynnstay handicap, being all hut distanced, but we believe this, was not her usual form of running. Brown Bess beat Baronet very cleverly in the match- the distance, as we anticipated in our remarks on Thurs- day's racing, suiting her exactly. Another quarter of a mile would probably have altered the result. We can- not conclude our notice of the races without bearin0* testimony to the excellent arrangements in every depart- ment, all of which were strictly carried out. There was no confusion or mistake of any kind, and the police (of which there was a strong body) kept good order amongst the country folks. There were no carriages on Friday, the day being too wet for the ladies to attend, but there were more genllemon in the grand stand. We now sub. join a list cf the events as they took place The Emral Free Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 20 sovs. added by Capt. Thoyts, R. Ethelstone and W. Bailey, Esquires, for all ages. The second to save his stake. 9 1 Mr. Harvey's b g Chester, 3yrs Snowden 1 8 3 Mr. Flirtoffs ch f Fcho, 3yrs Bray 2 7 0 Mr. Pryor's b f Nelly, 2 yrs Goodwin 3 8 0 Mr. Reed's b c Satin Stone, 2yrs" Leake 4 9 10 Mr. Tempest's ch g Conrad, aged ..Mr. Gaman 5 T"IO _L" .n. Dcmng-o to s agst r-cno, z to I agst Chester, and 6 to 1 agst the two year olds. After one false start Chester took a decided lead, followed by Echo and Conrad, which he maintained throughout and won easily by a length and a half, Echo winning second place by about the same distance. The others well up. The W) nnstay Handicap of 10 sovs. each, 5 forfeit, and 3 if declared, with 50 sovs added by Sir Watkin. Winners after the weights appear of a Handicap value 100 sovs. 71b. extra twice, or 300 sovs., or the Cup Handicap this year, 101b. The second to save h stake. 35 Subscribers, 19 of whom pay 3 sovs. each. 2 miles. 7 48Mr, Wilkinson's b c Oakball, 3yrs Bray 1 5 13 Mr. Tempest's ch c Kenerdy, 3yrs Goodwin 2 6 7 Capt. Christie's b c Lawn,4yrs.. Pritchard 3 6 10 Mr. T. Cliff's ch h The Sluggard, 5 years Standing 4 7 8 Ir, Atkinson's gr f Iaid of Derwent, 4 years Snowden 5 Betting—3 to 1 against Lawn, 4 to 1 agst the Maid of Derwent and Oak Ball, and 6 to 1 agst Kenerdy. Oakball and Kenerdy took the lead at a good pace all round the course the first time. When they arrived at the stand it was evident that the M d of Dewent was beaten-the pace being too severe and the course heavy. The first named horses continued their lead, Kenordy having a slight advantage, but after a good race between the two Oakball won rather easily by half a length. Bad third. The others were beaten off. The Selling Stake did not fill. Match for 950. Three quarters of a mile. 9 7 Mr. Lewis's nms. br f Brown Bess Leake 1 12 0 Mr. Johnson's b g The Baronet, aged Mr. M'Clymont 2 1 This race caused a good deal of excitement but there was not much betting-Baronet being decidedly the fa- vourite at 6 to 4. Brown Bess led off at a strong pace with Baronet closely in the rear. He was unable how- ever to catch the light weight, which won very cleverly by a length. The result was received with loud cheers by the crowd outside the rails. The Scramble Stakes was not filled up and conse- quently there was no raee. The Hurdle Stake of 3 sovs each, with 20 sovs. added by Sir Watkin, for half-bred Hunters bona flde the property, for three months before the entry, or resi- dents in North Wales, Shropshire, or Cheshire. Three- years-old, lOst. 71b. Four, list. 71b. Five and up- wards, 12st. Winners auy year any where of any race, 71b. extra; twice, 101b; thrice, 141b. Gentle- men riders. Only three heats allowed. The second to save his stake. 12 7 Mr Tempest's ch ? ::ln 1 1 I ?o uf c-  M r. G a m a n l 1 12 3 Mr Price a ch g Brom Pton, 6 yrs ,Owncr 2 2 I no ?, "I ??I.. iz u mr reel s nms d g wua iUaltster, 6yr3.. Jones 3dr I Betting 2 to 1 on Conrad, 3 to 1 agst Brompton, and 10 to 1 agst Wild Maltster. In the first heat Conrad started off with the lead about 20 lengths in advance of the other horses, and maintained the relative distance to the distance chair, Brompton then gained upon him and all but won the heat—-Conrad winning by about half a length. In the second a similar start was effected with the same results—Conrad winning easily by about three lengths.

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