The Sun.
London, England, 1853-07-16 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

For the Produce Stakes I mentioned Sortie as being
the most formidable opponent to the Reel Colt, who
was the leading favourite, and which report had repre-
sented to be a "flyer." For the Lancashire Oaks I
indicated the favourableness of the Queen's chance.
Hobby Horse was my "fancy" for the Foal Stakes, and
I prepared my readers for the victory of Deformed for
the Derby Handicap ! By a reference to Thursday's
Sun it will be seen that I selected the winner for every
race on Friday that I touched upon, viz., Barrel for the
Stanley Stakes, Auld Acquaintance for the Grand Stand
Stakes, Umbriel for the Bickerstaffe Stakes, Brother to
Mountain Deer for the Great Lancashire Produce
Stakes, and Vanderdecken for the Liverpool St. Leger !
My readers will regret to hear the death of Mr. John
Clark, who for many years discharged the duties of race
judge. He died yesterday morning at Newmarket. On
his retirement from office in 1852 his health was greatly
impaired, and his illness since was long and painful. It
will be remernbered that he was succeeded by his son,
Mr. J. F. Clark.
July 16.

A FRESH MAN.

EPSOM, DERBY, 1855.—The Derby Stakes closed with
198 subs, and the Oaks with 166 subs.
GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP, DONCASTER, 1853.
The Great Yorkshire Handicap closedwith 104 entries,
and the Cleveland Handicap with 44.
THE JOCKEY CLUB.—At the annual meeting of the
Jockey Club, held at Newmarket, the 6th of July, 1853
—present—The Marquis of Exeter, General Anson,
Mr. J. M. Stanley, stewards ; Mr. Payne, Col. Peel,
Mr. Nevill, Admiral Rous, Lord Orford. The accounts
for the year were presented and passed. The Hon.
Francis Villiers was appointed a steward in the place
of the Marquis of Exeter, who retired by rotation.
The Hon. General Anson resigned his stewardship, being
about to leave England, and the Marquis of Exeter, at
the request of the meeting, agreed to take the office for
the remaining year of General Anson's term. Lord
Henry Lennox was appointed a member of the Bentinck
Fund Committee in place of the Earl of Eglinton, who
retires by rotation. The committee for the ensuing year
consists of the Marquis of Exeter, J. M. Stanley, Esq.,
Hon. Francis Villiers, stewards of the Jockey Club ;
the Earl of Zetland, the Duke of Rutland, George
Payne, Esq., and Lord H. G. Lennox.—Adjourned.

We have to announce, from the best authority, that
Colonel Chatterton will decidedly again come forward
for the city of Cork, on the expected vacancy caused by
Sergeant Murphy's acceptance of office under the pre-
sent Government. From the stato•of the registry there
is no doubt of the colonel's success.--.--/Ifo;-ning Herald.
CusToMs.—Messrs. C. J. Cox, J. A. Russell, and J.
M'i'herson, senior searchers of customs, have been nomi-
nated to act as landing surveyors of the waterside de-
partment, when . from pressure of business or other
causes their serviees.may be required in that capacity.
THE I. ILEAT LONDON i;ITHMER.POULTEY Snow:--Yes-
terday was the last day of entry for specimens to be ex-
hibited at the forthcoming summer poultry show, to take
place at the Bazaar, in King-street, Portman-square, on
Wednesday, the 27th, Thursday, the 28th; and Friday,
the 29th inst., and so numerous have been the applica-
tions for space that the spaCious area usually appro-
priated to the cattle show will be barely sufficient. It
is stated that there will be nearly 1,500 pens of birds,
exclusive of pigeon classes.
THE MISSES SHARPLEY.—Yesterday, at the meeting
of the Directors and Guardians of the Poor of St. Mary-
lebone, held in the board-room of the workhouse, New-
road, Mr. Messer, the relieving overseer, stated to the
board that the Misses Sharpley, who, it will be remem-
bered attempted to commit suicide by voluntary starva-
tion, and who have been so . great a trouble to the
authorities of Marylebone, had ,voluntarily left their
lodgings in Bowling-green-buildings, and gone to
Windsor.

ACCIDENT TO A STEAMER.—The new steamer, Mona's
Queen, Quayle, sailed from Douglas, Isle of Man, for
Liverpool, on Thursday morning, at nine o'clock, and
at two p.m. one of the floats of her starboard paddle and
the arm by which it was supported gave way. The sea
was then high and the wind was blowing a gale at the
time. The injured part was"soon cleared away, and the
engine was again set in motion, but only worked a few
minutes, when a further portion of the wheel gave way.
The captain finding that it would be impossible to get
steam on the vessel again without risking further injury,
set up the sails, and the steamer went along in capital
style under canvas. As soon as she crossed the bar she
was taken in tow of a tug boat, and brought to Liver-
pool. The passengers were very much alarmed, and on
the arrival of the vessel in Liverpool presented an ad-
dress to the captain. We regret to state that during
the time the vessel was knocking, about before she got
under canvas, Captain Quayle was capsised on deck,
and had his right leg cut and bruised.

THE JULY MEETING AT LIVERPOOL. •
The difficulties encountered by the promoter of this
meeting were most discouraging. The lessee of the
course was compelled to work unassisted and alone,
without pecuniary aid from the inhabitants of Liverpool,
and even the cordial co-operation of those persons who
derive unquestionable benefit from the races. By him
were the means and appliances for the provision of the
sport furnished, and by him was the business of the
meeting arranged and conducted. His • labours
were not, however, attended with commensurate
success ; the " gathering" failed in many essential
particulars, and so marked were the shortcomings in
certain instances that its future prospects are certainly
neither cheering nor satisfactory.
Incidents, however, happened which imparted unusual
interest to the sport, and occasioned unexpected excite-
ment. The proceedings connected with the "Cup"
were particularly noticeable. On Monday last Goorkah
encountered determined opposition in the Turf Market,
and so unfavourable were the reports circulated respect-
ing him that he was almost driven out of the betting.
It was rumoured that he was to be entirely reserved
for the Goodwood Stakes. In the meantime, how-
ever, he had arrived at Liverpool, a reaction took
place, the ruse had succeeded, and he was again
brought into the betting with increased force. He
achieved the victory easily, but scarcely had his jockey
dismounted when John Osborne, the trainer of Alp—
the second horse—was seen hurriedly pushing his way
through the crowd into the weighing-room, where he
made an objection to Goorkah, on the ground that the
horse was incorrectly described as a three-year-old !
This objection was at the time almost generally regarded
as frivolous and vexatious, but the stewards were com-
pelled to entertain it. At their request, therefore, the
horse's mouth was examined by Messrs. Lucas and
Bunnell— veterinary surgeons of long experience and tried
ability—who unhesitatingly declared him to be only three-
years-old. It is said that the stewards have since or-
dered the horse's certificate to be produced. In my opinion
no reasonable doubt•can exist as to the age :of Goorkah.
He is certainly a large and somewhat well-furnished
horse, but his mouth is unquestionably that of a three-
years-old, although it is perhaps somewhat forward.
Has John Osborne lately adopted the principle of " win,
tie, or wrangle ?" In conseqUence of this objection the
settling on the Cup has been entirely stopped.
The respective achievements of Goorkah and Hobby
Horse this week have caused their advance to a pro-
minent position in the betting on the Goodwood Stakes.
Goorkah has incurred a penalty of slbs. only. I shall
take an early opportunity of discussing their compa-
parative chances in connection with those of their
probable opponents.
The opinions which were advanced in The Sun, re-
specting the result of the different races at Liverpool
were borne out in a striking manner. On Saturday,
the 11th inst., I selected Cariboo, Montague, and
Goorkah, against the field for the cup. Both Cariboo
and Goorkah were then at comparatively long odds, but
before starting the former was quoted at 3 to 1, and the
latter at 4to 1. The ominous reports, however, circu-
lated respecting Goorkah shook my confidence in him,
but I saw my mistake too late to rectify it. From the
"outside division " I selected Poodle and the
Alp. The Alp was second ' • and on Tuesday I
wrote—" Should an outsider be destined to achieve suc-
cess, that outsider will, perhaps, be either Pelion or
Missive." Pelion did not run, and Missive was third !
It will therefore be seen that my selections were actually
first, second, and third.