The Sun.
London, England, 1852-09-11 00:00:00

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.040. CCCIV.
VIE GREAT ST. LEGER.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Slit,---The only race of any consequence cn Wednes-
day next, that has yet closed, is that of the Sc. Leger
Stakes of 25 soya. each, for three yrs old; colts Bst 71b,
and fillies Bst 21b; one mile, six furlongs, and 132 yards.
The field, it is expected, will not exceed a dozen at the
outside, and will be selected from the following:—De-
niel O'Rourke, Songstress, Longbow, King Pepin,
Merry.go-round, Claverhouse, Stockwell, Ilex, Sir John
Barleycorn, The Duke of Leinster, Clumsy Jack, Ber-
muda, Sackbut, Lapidist, Trousseau, Harbinger, King
of Trumps, and Alfred the Great. A good moiety of the
foregoing are horses that are merely talked about ; and
I have only dotted down their names, so as to in-
clude every horse that mya.y;o. übryoandny,
Bermuda, Sir
start.
Of the doubtful lot, Merr S
John Barleycorn, the Duke of Leinster, Clumsy Jack,
and the King of Trumpso,frdothneot possess the most re-
mote chance of carrying
KING PEPIN, in my opinion,oSt. Leger wreath.
may. as well stop at New-
market for any hope he has at Doncaster. He
will be ridden, I believe, by Charlton.wihning
Mr. Bowes' oh c DANIEL O'RounE,lby Birdcatcher,
out of Forget-me-not, is by tar the
race, as he is not quite bandsfourteeor,ip,,rastlest horse in the
ewatothree inches in
height, which will materially hised
asr disadvan-
tageied over a course like that at Doncaster;
animals, with but few exceptions, havingis running, in past years
His been the winners of the St. Leger. both
this year and last, has been very in and our; inghi's last
appearance at York I set down as nothing, being
ee• then
rather lusty, but has since been doing firstratleewrork,
and, as I have observed several times of late, is
to occupy ono of the three first places. All reports to
in
the contrary notwithstanding, I believe he will be ridden
by Butler.
Scott's bright bay filly SONGSTRESS, by Birdcatcher,
out of Cyprion, would seem to be, by the way in which
the money has been invested upon her of late, the actual
representative of the stable cash at least; but, on the
other hand, it is reported in certain circles that Daniel
carries a good deal of the money of the aristocratic sup-
porters of John Scott. This mare stands about fifteen
feet three and a half inches, is remarkably well built in
the fore-part, but has not powerful thighs. Her stride,
in my opinion, is not so telling on this course as is that
of Stockwell. Her performances this year at Epsom and
Ascot were undeniably first rate; but, owing to the ac-
cident to her foot, and consequent stoppage in her work,
as well as one or two minor reasons, I have hitherto
withheld from her my good opinion for this race. I
think it very probable I shall hare to remain in the same
belief to the end of the chapter.
Lord Derby's b e LoNusow, by Ithuriel, out of Miss
Bow, will be ridden by Holmes; but his jockey can have
no hope of bringing him home in a first rate position.
Lord Eglinton's b c CLAVERHOUSE, by Birdcatcher,
out of Blue Bonnet, beyond helping to swell the field,
will do nothing of note whatever.
Lord Exeter's b c STOCKWELL, by the Baron, out of
Pocohontas, is ono of the most formidable looking horses
in the entry. He stands sixteen hands, and is a splen-
didly built animal in every respect, with a tremendous
stride. His performances this year have been uncom-
monly good, always excepting his first exhibition at
Newmarket, in the spring, when Alooran gave him 31b.
and an easy beating; and his race for the Derby, when
he was dead amiss. It is asserted that Scott obtained,
through Longbow, Stockwell's length so exact for their
race in the Great Yorkshire Stakes, that he is certain of
beating Stockwell at least with one of his couple. How
this may be I know not, but I am tokrably well con-
vinced that Stockwell will be either first or second, and
probably before, instead of behind, Songstress. It is not
known fora certainty at present whether he will be
jockeyed by his usual rider Norman, or Marlow.
Lord Exeter's other nag, ILEX, will be started for no
other purpose than to render his stable companion as
much assistance as be can.
Lord Clifden's SACKBUT is a very hopeless specula-
tion. He will be ridden, I believe, by Marston.
Lord Ribblesale's LAPIDIST has a very good outside
chance. lam given to understand Rogers will have the
mount.
Mr. Pedley's roan filly TROUSSEAU, by Gameboy, out
of Bridle, has been much fancied of late; and if she is
brought to the post in her two years old:form (qy.) will
take a deal of beating.
I cannot fancy, however, that
she has any chance of being the absolute Al. Temple-
man is said to be her rider.
The hope of the Goodwood Stable, the Duke of Rich-
mond's br colt HARBINGER, by Touchstone, out of
Cuckoo, has been so satisfactorily disposed of by Song-
stress and Stockwell, that, notwithstanding
mhis gurdegat
improvement of late, I cannot award him,
in the racye
menr, either the first or second place .i Nat
will have the mount.
Looking over the information I have received, I find
that my verdict must be in favour of
STOCKWELL or DANIEL 0, ROURKE,
the latter being my especial choice.
The latest particulars on Monday and Tuesday.—I am,
Sir, &c.,
Sept. 11.

THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP.
4 to 1 agst Lord Glasgow's Knight of the Garter
6 to 1 agst Mr. W. Moseley 's Alonzo
7 to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Scarecrow
9 to 1 agst Mr. T. Dawson's Lerrywhent
DONCASTER CHAMPAGNE sTAuEs.
Even on Lord J. Scott's The Reiver
6 to 1 agat Mr. J. M. Stanley's Orinoco—take 7 to 1
20 to 1 agst Ld. Glasgow's Barba colt—taken to 100 E
ST. LEGER.
3 to 1 agst Mr. John Scott's Songstress
3 to 1 eget Lord Exeter's Stockwell
7 to 2 agst Mr. Bowes's Daniel O'Rourke
13 to 2 ugst Mr. Pedley's Trousseau
The only bets of any amount were 400 to 100, and
700 to 200 eget Daniel O'Rourke.
DONCASTER CUP.
7 to 4 agst Mr. J. M. Stanley's Teddington—taken
3 to 1 agst Mr. Morris's Kingston
10 to 1 on the field, bar the two favourites and Stilton
THE CESAREWITCH STALES.
1,000 to 60 agst Lord Wilton's Lady Evelyn—taken and
afterwards offered
THE CASIBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
30 to 1 agst Major Mertyn's Convulsion—taken
40 to 1 agst Mr. Waller's Ephesus—taken
50 to 1 agat Baron Rothschild's Hyacinth—taken
50 to 1 agat Mr. Mangan's Ruseborough—taken
DONCASTER RACES.
The engagements for the ensuing meeting hold out a
fair prospect of sport, but with the certainty of small
fields for some of the principal events. On the first day
(Tuesday next), including the Fitz william and Selling
Stakes, for which the horses have yet to be named, and
a match between Orpheus and Lady of the Grove, there
will be six races, the Great Yorkshire Handicap and
the Champagne Stakes being the " features." The han-
dicap is not likely to bring out above ten or a dozen
starters, and the other is evidently reduced to a match
between Vindex and The Riever. The Stand Plate has
an entry of 44, and in all probability will attract the
largest field of the week. The great event of the meet-
ing, the St. Leger, will be decided on Wednesday, but,
notwithstanding the stake to be put down will be only
251. instead of 501., there will not be above ten starters:
it is supposed they will include Stockwell, Songstress,
Daniel O'Rourke, Harbinger, Trousseau, Lapidist, and
the Duke of Leinster; Merry-go-RoundClumsy Jack,
and Sir John Barleycorn, it is said, will also go to the
post.
The Municipal Stakes of 200 sovs. each, for two years
old, an " open race," a match between Longbow and
Incognito, and three stakes, not yet closed, complete the
second day's bill of fare.
Thursday's list, which is complete, shows six races.
The Eghnton Stakes for two and three yrs old, has a
large and brilliant entry, and from the scale of allow-
auees and penalties, provided by the articles, is certain
to attract a large field. The most formidable of the
many public runners engaged in it are Longbow, Frantic,
Little Harry, Elmsthorpe, Stilton, Vindex, and Exact.
The 10 sovs. Two Yrs Old Stakes has a good numerical
entry, but even with the 7lb penalty for running at
York, seems a certainty for The Queen. An entry of
twenty-five horses for the Two Yra Old Handicap pro-
mises a good field. On the other hand, there will not be
many runners for the Cleveland Handicap, and the Foal
and Scarborough Stakes are, to all appearance, " certain-
ties" for Stockwell and Daniel O'Rourke.
There are no less than ten races proposed for Friday,
for three of which, viz, the Cup, the Town and Nursery
Plates, the horses have yet to be entered. The Doncaster
Stakes, for three yrs old,
has eighty nominations,
in-
cluding Daniel O'Routke, with a penalty of 101 b or
winning the Derby, Songstress, strange to say,
.without
any liability for winning the Oaks,
King Pepin, Lon
k fgt.);
bow, and Bird-on-the-Wing. The Parkhill. Stakes,
in-
three yrs old fillies, has twenty-four
rinorsma
inns
eluding Bird-on-the-Wing, Bay Reselnism, ld ,
Sally,
an Caloric,
d one or
Fidgetty Girl, Glenluce, threats,
G osh
hises a
xsombal
el
two other public runners. The Dona vSata e h
l
but strong entry, viz., Little Harry, h
e 200 sovs.
Harbinger, Longbow, . and Plumstead. T
Stakes appears destined for Sackbut, and, the North of
England Stakes for one of Lord Eglinton s nominations;
two matches, between animals of no repute, complete
the catalogue for the fourth and last day.
The railway arrangements of the Great Northern
Company provide special trains, at moderate fares, from
Loudon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and
ample accommodation on all other parts of the line.
The Electric Telegraphic Company, by permistion of
the corporation, have extended their wires to the race-
course, and messages will be forwarded to all parts of
the kingdom, and in all probability the result of many
of the events will be known in London before they are
known in Doncaster.
Handicap for the Stand Plate.
Russborough, 5 yrs, Bst 101b—Croupier, 4 yrs, Bst alb
—Osbaldeston, 5 yrs, Bst 31b—Longinus, 5 yrs, Bst 31b--
Clothworker, 6 yrs, fist 21b—Neasham, 4 yrs, 851—
Lough Bawn, 4 yrs, 7st 121b—St. Michael, s
3 yrs, 7st
—Hungerford, 4 yrs, 7st 101b—The Cutler, 4 yrs,
101b—Lucy, 6 yrs, 7st 71b—Sir R. Trenchard, 4 y7ro,
7st 61b—The Proctor, 4 yrs, 7st 51b—Unity, 4 yrs,
rs,
11_1h
51b—Eliza Middleton, 5 y rs, 7st 51b—Tbe S
a Wo'odlayrk,
7al sW—Lady Jersey, 6 yrs, 7st gibninth, 3 yrs,
6 yrs, 7st lib—Chorister, aged, 71tTirlick, 3 Yrs,
ist—Paddy Bird, 3 yrs, 7st„--,-,s, 6st 121 b
6st 131b—Lady in W eitiag, g yrs, 6st 121 b
Lady Agnes, 3 yrs, 6st 121b—L°F1:31, Lincoln, 3 yrs, 6st
—Butterfly, 3 yrs, Est 121b—Mtifr,5 Boy, 3 yrs, 6st 7 lb
a3r sr
,t 261 bs t-2
101b—Sally, 3 yrs, Est 71b—Farm
yrs, fist 41b—Varmint,
Conrad, 3 yrs, Est 71b—T' °' 3 yrs, 6st 31b—Plumstead,
3 yrs, 6st 31b—Lady
blbr —f SbnyoTvirdur'o'bp°, 373‘
3 yrs, 6st 31b—Ncidaj,i,
out of Chief Justice's dors,
t sabre, 3 yrs, Sat 91b—Ra.
yrs, 6it—Safed, 3 Yr', morning Star, 3 yrs, sst 71b—
ohatee, 3 yrs, Sat 81b—

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