The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-15 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.

The incidents connected with the Cesarewitch Lase
been so talked about and discussed in all their bearings
on past and future events that it is impossible to dis-
cover anything new to say about them, or to add a single
interesting item to the stock of information which has
already been placed before the public in the daily and
weekly papers. Mr. Sykes at length fulfilled the expec-
tations which his owner ever entertained of him, but
the frequent disappointments which the horse occasioned
him, doubtless prevented Mr. Clark from carrying out
his oft•repeated determination of giving the ring
"Jack up the Orchard." I don't exactly know what
dreadful threat those words convey, but should Vander-
mulin win the Derby I shall perhaps be better informed.
It was really quits pleasant to see how warmly Mr. Clark
was congratulated after the race, and winners and loser.
lent their voices to swell and prolong the loud huzzas. He,
however, did not "stand" Mr. Sykes for a very large
amount, and it is said that his winnings in bets do not
exceed 8001. The gentleman who " leased" Mr. Sykes
is the principal gainer, having tried the horse to do a
" great thing." The Ring generally lose on the race,
albeit some of the " smaller fry" "saved" the horse,
whilst others kept him harmless. Mr. Adkins and
party, to whom Mr. Sykes was let last year, were
heavy losers, having faith in nothing but what
they erroneously supposed to be the hor6e's
utter badness. Their prejudice, however, was perhaps
well founded, for I believe that the horse wou:d not
have won the Cesarewitch if he had not run at Egharn
and accidentally discovered how improved he was.
Fortunately, too, his performance there was after the
weights were declared. When a two-yrs-old Mr. Sykes
was most highly tried, but not until the past week did
he display the racing ability which his owner always as-
serted he possessed. Indeed he was popularly deemed
a "our," and incapable of staying. Great credit is due
to J. Dawson for the blooming condition in which the
horse was sent to the post.

So frequently do the Newmarket people make mis-
takes that an instance of the correctness of their judg-
ment must be recorded. Through good and through
evil report they adhered to Crown Pigeon, and always
expressed their opinion that he would beat all the three-
yr-olds. He is deservedly the first favourite for the
Cambridgeshire, and according to Mr. Sykes's running
on Thursday he seems likely to win the last great
handicap of the season. Poor little Plumb, however,
was severely censured by his master for the use which he
made of the horse, and was blamed for persevering to
the end. The lad, however, said he didn't know he was
beaten, and thought, when he entered the cords, that
he should win easily.

Down to the very hour of starting, Mr. T. Parr ex-
pressed his confidence in Robgill's chance. His judg-
ment was, however, at fault, and people are suspicions
and ill-natured ;Lough to assert that this error was inten-
tional. Robgill certainly seemed incapable of staying,
and was in difficulties on going over the "choke jade."
If Saucebox's running at Doncaster was not a mistake
altogether, the forward position which Lady Tattin ob
tained strengthens the opinion which was widely enter-
tained that Saucebox would have been a very formidable
opponent to Mr. Sykes. Siding proved the impostor I
always believed him to be, and Aaron's "chaff" about
his being trained on potato peelings is likely to be a stand-
ing joke among the Manchester men. King Tom's rac-
ing career is brought to a conclusion ; he broke down at
the brushes hill when, as Charlton asserted, he was
going as well and as "comfortably" as any horse in the
race. Both Monarque and Sultan are good horses, and
although they were defeated they were not disgraced.
The particulars of the race have, however, already been
published in The Sun, and, as I heard an experienced
jockey remark on perusing them, they could not have
been more accurate if the reporter had ridden in the
race.

The last scene of all connected with the Cesarewitch
will be played out at the corner this afternoon. It will
be devoted to the settling, and it may be suggestive of
Who is the Dupe ?

The steeplechase season will be inaugurated at War-
wick on Wedneslay, but the " event " is at present re-
garded with indifference. Some little attention has been
directed to the handicap which will be run for to-
morrow, but Mr. Sykes has stopped speculation.
Should he be "wanted," he will, I fancy, follow up his
successes. Ido not know whether Pole Star will be
allowed to shine. The other noteworthy names are
Poodle and Jack Leeming. The running of the latter
will, of course, depend materially on the intentions of
the Mr. Sykes' party. Either Speed the Plough or Man
of War may carry off the Welter Cup. For the Handi-
cap Plate of 50/. I shall select Master Slender and Lady
Alicia. La Victime looks a "good thing" for the Two-
Years-Old Handicap. It is too early in the season to
express an opinion on the steeplechases.
The Richmond Meeting will be patronised only by
" North countrymen." Should Saraband start I shall
expect him to win the Handicap. The other items con-
tained in the programme do not require comment.
October 15. A FRESH MAN.

ARRIVALS AT WARWICK (THIS DAY).
Poodle and Banstead. The ground is in good oon•
dition.

NEWMARKET (THIS DAY).
The following have left for Warwick :T PI'S
Boy, Census, and Black Swan.

INTERESTING SCENE AT THE LYCEUM
THEATRE.

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On last Saturday morning Mr. Anderson, the Wizard,
gave what was termed in the bills a " Special Scottish
Performance," many of the Scottish nobility being pro.
sent. The Wizard himself appeared in full Highland
went through his performance in
tlug';iiyna.
costume, and that at-
tire. That the representation might be tlio!.
tional, the orphan children of the Caledonian Asylum
had been invited, and were present in the upper boxes,
g, All plaided and plumed in their tartan array."
At the conclusion of the performance they were marched
down upon the stage, there to have each a flag, a bun,
and a glass of wine.
Fourteen of them stood promi-
neatly forth from the rest, and were specially introduced
by Professor Anderson as the children of Highland sol-
diers who had diedinn_upholding the fame of England in
We h
the Crimea. understand that eight more children
similarly circumstanced, are to be admitted to the asylum
next Wednesday. When Mr. Anderson alluded to the
story of their
orphanhood, tears stole into the eyes of
the youngest,
but the elder boys, when called upon to
give their cheer for the Queen, gave it in a manner which
Proved that they werpear
ready
ents tolielmr emulate the bravery and
patriotism of their Anderson's morning
entertainment on Saturdays is one. of the most interest-
ing sights in London, while his evening performances
are, if possible, more attractive than ever.

COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE.—The renown which this
house formerly enjoyed for pantomimic representation
will probably be again sustained at Christmas nest.
Mr. Anderson, the Wizard of the North, has become the
lessee, and is about to produce a spectacle and magic
pantomime, which are to include the talent of the best
available artistes,' and every mechanical resource which
the theatre possesses.
CRYSTAL PALACE..---FIVE SHILLING DAT, Oct. 13.
A•lmissions on payment, 237 ; ditto by season tickets,
2,072 ; total visitors, 2,07 Z Corresponding day last year,