The Sun.
London, England, 1855-08-27 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

SHADOWS OF COMING EVENTS AT YORK.

The result of the racing at York has imparted addi-
tional interest and a new tendency to speculation on
both St. Leger and Derby. The betting on the former
event., indeed, has been completely changed to the ad-
vantage, and perhaps prat, of bookmakers. Prior to
the meeting only two horses, Oulston and Lord of the
Isles, were in actual demand ; now Rifleman and Ca
pucine have been brought into prominent notice. Tin
disgraceful defeat of Oulston by Will Dayrell created a
sensation, and was the primary cause of widening tl e
range of speculation, and the two victories of Rifleman
have introduced a new and formidable favourite into t' •
market. The success of the Squire was hailed with
general gratification, and the probability exists that it
will be followed up with more substantial results et
Doncaster ; fer Flatman declares that since the days
of Orlando he has rot ridden such a horse as Rifle-
man. The opportunity which was afforded of obtaining z,
glimpse of Lord of the Isles was turned to a favourable
account. An evident improvement has been made oe
his Spring form, and it is not improbable that young
John Prince will commence his career as trainer with a
St. Leger victory. The utter defeat of Oulston, and
the favourable Impression made by Rifleman and Lord
of the Isles, have destroyed much of the confidence
which was placed in the Danebury horse. Oulston has,
indeed, been a dear bargain to Mr. Elwes, yet his over-
throw by so superior a horse as Wild Dayrell must nut
render us indifferent to the incontestible racing merit
which he has invariably displayed. Blooming Heather's
chance is utterly insignificant. Whether John Scott
will have a St. Leger favourite is extremely questionable.
The defeat of Mosquito by Capucine seems to have les-
sened any faith which was placed in his mares, whilst
the attempt t 3 force Greeculus Esuriens into the market
must be regarded with suspicion. My present fancy
for the St. Leger is for Rifleman and Lord of the Isles.
Fly-by-Night's victory appeared to have an effect quite
contrary to that of improving his position in the Derby
ietting. The favourable reports which had been cir-
culated about Artillery were proved to be founded on
fact by the horse's successful debut. Mr. Morris possesses
a superior animal in Artillery, and the horse is not likely
to be spoiled by management, for the blooming condi-
tion in which be was sent to the post showed that they
who have the care of him are consummate masters of the
art of training. Dramatist figured most ingloriously, and
for a time at least is not likely to play an important part
in the Derby betting. Among the animals who may be
considered "knocked out" of the market by there ran-
ning at York are Van Galen, Ellerdale colt, and Vander-
mulin. It is not a little extraordinary that whilst Bto
1 was laid against the last mentioned horse " at the
post" for his race at York, he was in London almost an
equal favourite with Dramatist.
Tie Ebor Handicap requires no special comment. Th«
animals which I selected against the field ran first ane
second. Vandal was ridden so satisfactorily by Young
Cresswell that John Scott immediately afterwards en-
gaged him as his principal light weight. Such is luck,
for Fordham was sought after for the mount, but Mr.
T. Parr had a prior claim upon his services and started
Fanny Grey on purpose to secure him. The style in
which Wells brought up Little Harry at the finish ex-
cited unqualified admiration, for so far had the hors«
lain out of his ground at the far side of the course, ano
so hopeless did his chance appear: that whilst running
100 to 1 was offered against him. Had he been quick
enough on his legs to start on, good terms he might
have jeopardised Vandal's victory.
The current week's racing has commenced this day
at Radcliffe. To-morrow the most important event to
be decided is the Stewards' Cup, for which on papal
the chances of Haxby and Cherry Braudy seem most
noteworthy. For the Manchester Cup, Patience and
Gamelad are my selections.
The Derby Meeting will commence to-morrow ; al-
though the quality of the sport will not be very first.
rate, yet the quantity will doubtless be satisfactory.
Of the sixteen nominations for the Foal Stakes, Ben-
hams is most entitled to notice. For the Tradesmen's
Plate, Mr. Parr has among the entries Mortimer,
Saucebox, and Fanny Grey. The representative of his
interest shall also represent mine. Should Kiteflyer
run "kind," he may win the Chatsworth Stakes. My
present fancy is, however, fur Fanny Grey. For the
Chesterfield Stakes I shall stand on Stork.

I shall reserve my anticipatory remarks on the
Egham Meeting until Wednesday.

August 27.

A FRESH MAN.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-(TBIS DAY.)

MANSION-HOUSE.

ATTEMPTED SIIICIDE.—Sarah Purkie, a young female,
19 years of age, residing at No. 1, Little Union-street,
Borough, was charged before the Lord Mayor with at•
tempting to drown herself.
_ . . . .

Police constable, 513, stated that about 1 o'clock a.m
on Sunday he received information that a young woman
had gone down the steps of London-bridge with the in-
tention of drowning herself. He hastened to the spot
and overtook her within three steps of the water.
He caught hold of her, when she desired him to let
her go because she wished to throw herself into the
water. She was crying very much, and appeared, in
great distress of mind, and it was with difficulty he
could get her away. He brought her to the station,
where she stated she had for some time past contem-
plated committing suicide. Prisoner had left her parents,
who resided at Bow, for 12 months, six of which she
had been in service, and the remainder on the town.
His Lordship remanded her till Wednesday, to enable
the police to communicate with her parents.
F. L. Cooper, formerly a coffee-house keeper, was
charged with attempting to obtain money under false
pretences.
Mrs. Charlotte Cooper, wife of Mr. Cooper, artist,
41, King William-street, London-bridge, stated that
on Saturday afternoon the prisoner; who is a stranger
to her, came to her house and walked up the stairs to
the first floor. The door of the room being partly open
the prisoner walked in where she was sitting and asked
if her husband was at home. She replied no. Prisoner
asked if Mr. Cooper was a stout man. She said
yes. He then represented himself to be a reporter, and
said that Mr. Cooper had got into trouble i❑ becoming
bail for a fighting man, but that if she would pay him
13s. 6d. the circumstance should not appear in
any of the papers. If it did it might be an
injury to him. Witness declined payi,,g him the sum
demanded, and referred him to her solicitor. The pri-
soner came a second time when Mr. Cooper was from
home. He called again this morning, and offered to
take less than 13s. 6d. He wished to have his likeness
taken, which might be deducted from the amount to be
paid. Mr. Cooper being at borne he gave the prisoner
into custody. The prisoner produced a list of 24 daily
and sunday papers, and entered into a calculation of
what he should get if he sent the circumstance alluded
to to them.

Mr. Cooper deposed that he knew nothing whatever
of the prisoner. This morning when he saw him he
threatened to disgrace him in the papers if he did not
pay him his demand of 13s. 6d. He persisted in saying
witness was before Mr. Coombe on Saturday and was
bail for a pugilist, which was a falsehood.
The pr soner (whose conduct betrayed his suffering
from aberration of mind) was remanded till Thursday to
allow the prison surgeon to examine him.