The Sun.
London, England, 1853-07-28 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

GOSSIP ABOUT GOODWOOD.
The " Stakes Day" was most auspiciously celebrated.
The weather was warm and sunny, and a slight breeze,
laden with the odour of wild flowers and new-mown
hay, most pleasantly tempered the atmosphere. The
attendance of general company was perhaps scarcely
equal to the average, although it included the principal
patrician patrons of the turf, many distinguished fo-
reigners, and all the leading members of the "ring."
To expatiate on the superiority and abundance of the
sport is unnecessary ; the racing was in every respect
worthy of GLORIOUS GOODWOOD. The proceedings,
too, were conducted in the most efficient and exemplary
manner ; and although a very brief interval only was
allowed between each race, the strictest punctuality was
observed. One matter, however, occasioned much dis-
satisfaction—the high charges which were made for re-
freshments at the Grand Stand. A shilling for the
smallest "go" of brandy, and sixpence for a sandwich
of the slenderest and most ingeniously small construc-
tion, was deemed rather too much. The incompetency,
imbecility, and incivility of the rural police also occa-
sioned some annoyances ; but their displays of " Dog-
berryism" were too ludicrous to excite serious dis-
pleasure. Much amusement was excited on Tuesday
by an attempt made by a stripling " special" to eject,
vi et armis the reporters from the weighing stand.
The racing was interesting and important, and the
occurrence of unexpected incidents rendered it unusually
exciting. Adine's achievement for the Goodwood Stakes
caused considerable surprise. It excited the uproarious
delight of the fielders and the consternation of the parti-
zans of the favourite. The winner was not mentioned
in the betting until the numbers were placed on the te-
legraph board when Captain Scott made a strong
demonstration in her favour and supported her with that
spirit and confidence for which he is peculiarly remarkable.
At prices varying from 15 to 20 to 1 he invested an im-
mense stake, and is said to be a winner of upwards of
10,0001. After the race he presented Flatman, the
jockey, with 500/. ! It is rumoured that Adine was
not backed by her owner ; but I think it is probable
tlutt the gallant Captain above alluded to was entrusted
with the commission. The "Leviathan" was, I believe,
also a winner; he did not offer odds higher than 12 to
1 against anything in the race, and did not, therefore,
have an opportunity of writing Adinel name.
A full description of the race will be found in another
column; it is, therefore, unnecessary to enter largely into
details here. Adine won cleverly, the telling pace at
which Lambton made the running evidently serving
here. Trifle surprised me by obtaining a forward posi-
tion, and his running justified the confidence which his
party placed in his ability to defeat Joe Miller. In-
deed they could scarcely make a mistake in this respect,
considering that Joe was on one occasion their trial
horse, and that they pretty accurately obtained his
"length " with Weathergage. Hobby-horse was in
"difficulties " before reaching the distance, and Retail
never once showed near the front, and trotted in some
minutes after the leading jockeys had dismounted.
Kingston ran a good horse, but was incapable of sus-
taining so severe a contest over so severe a course.
Longbow, with 9st 41b on, carried off the Stewards'
Cup by two lengths, thus proving himself, if any proof
were wanting, to be the best and speediest horse of his
years over a short course.
Lord Exeter's usual good luck deserted him in the
encounter for the 300 Sovs. Sweepstakes. His horse,
Cobnut, was the favourite, at 3 to 1 on him, but he
finished last several lengths. Eulogist deprived Vander-
decken of the victory by half a length.
The defeat of Scythian was not the least surprise
which was occasioned during the day. This horse had
been backed very heavily for the Derby, at 28 and 25
to 1, but the hopes of his backers have been utterly
destroyed by the little promise of future excellence
which he displayed, Marsyas was backed for small
sums only, and his success caused uproarious delight.
I have heard nothing "good " respecting the Handi-
caps to be decided on' Friday, and have not had time to
examine fully the characters and pretensions of the pro-
bable competitors. I shall, therefore, not express an
opinion on them.
Worthing, Wednesday night.

A FRESH MAN.