The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-09 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

THE DONCASTER MEETING.

The work of preparation has commenced in earnest at
Doncaster, and curiosity respecting the events to be de-
cided is daily increasing in intensity. The St. Leger, of
course, exclusively occupies men's thoughts and atten-
tion. The support conceded to Boiardo is scarcely suffi-
cient even to dispel all doubts as to John Scott's inten-
tions as to his Jot, for the opinion obtains ground that
Acrobat will after all he the more worthy of confidence,
whilst some people pretend to believe that Dervish—the
defeated and disgraced at Epsom—will " come again."
The Trapper puzzles the "ring." and is still under sus-
picion. Ail manner of strange and exaggerated rumours
are circulated respecting him ; some to the effect that be
has been recently tried with Andover and Hermit, and
has not been found wanting. Indeed, it is reported that
this achievement bc th delighted and surprised his party, for
he is said to have displayed racingability of a higher order
than was expected. Midsummer is talked about, but
the public seem little inclined to place faith in her. By
the way, report states that she has been recently pur-
chosed by Baron Rothschild. Autocrat is gradually
advancing into favour. Mr. Major has, I understand,
given him quite a new leg, and the horse, it is said, has
been doing good and steady work for many weeks.
Knight of St. George is au outsider worthy of notice,
but an opinion exists that he will find the distance a
drag on his chance. This afternoon a meeting will take
place at "The Corner," when some movements of im-
portance may be made. • I shall reserve my opinion on
the chances of the competitors until 1 londay, when I
shall be in possession of "advises" from Doncaster.
The sporting contributors to the weekly press cer-
tainly seldom agree in their views, but when they do,
as Mr. Puff says, their unanimity is wonderful. All
seem prepared to witness the " triumph of Lord Derby's
colours." The Sunday Times, in a fine spirit of pro-
phecy, says :—" Stretching our vision into the middle of
next-week, we fancy we see in our mind's eye the triumph
of Lord Derby's colours, and THE BEST of SCOTT'S lot
(probably ACROBAT) first past the post, AUTOCRAT and
THE TRAPPER occupying the next position." BeU's Life
:Tali, after a long silence, lifts up its voice in a vatici-
i.atillg mode and proclaims that in its opinion "the re-
sult of the struggle will terminate in the triumph of Lord
Derby's colours by the aid of either BOIARDO or ACRO-
BAT, and that the KNIGHT OF ST. GEORGE may reap the
honours of a second position." "Touchstone," of the
Era, writes :—" We now record our firm belief that the
Derby and Oaks disappointment which Lord Derby has
experenced will be made ample amends for by the suc-
cess If his horses BOIARDO or DERVISH, with IvAN for a
cockboat.' " And " Yates" thus casts the "Doncas-
ter Destinies :"—" Boiardo to win, notwithstanding the
whistles.' It is evident that after their last trial
they trust him with their rhino, and Trapper, the
slasher, for second, nho may be the monster' of the
post, who will place him in deadly jeopai dy,' with
Acrobat for third, who may yet prove my anticipated
A 1 of the Roodee."

The list of sport for the four days comprises thirty
items, and the majority of the encounters will be
peculiarly interesting. Each day will have distinguish.
ing " features." On Tuesday will be run for The
Great Yorkshire Handicap and The Champagne Stakes.
For the former event, Rabeill is the leading favourite,
and, indeed, the only animal backed for money. The
position which he occupies in the betting was gained by
him in consequence of a race at Edinburgh, where
Rataplan beat bim by a length and a half. So good,
however, did Mr. T. Parr deem his performance, that
he was induced to buy Rabgill—the price he gave was,
it is said, 7001. This horse is weighted for the Great
Yorkshire Handicap at sst 71b, but for the Cesarewitch
he is " complimented" with 7st 61b ! For the Cham-
pagne Stakes are entered Lord of the Isles, Dirk
Hatteraick, and Bonnie Morn. The first-mentioned
animal, however, is not expected to go to Doncaster,
and Bonnie Morn will doubtless frighten Dirk Hatte-
raick from the field.

Wednesday is the " St. Leger Day." Thursday,
although generally called an off day, will present two
powerful attractions in its Two-Year-Old Stakes and
Eglinton Stakes. Among the nominations for the latter
are the Derby winner Andover, the flying Virago, and
the speedy Ellermire. The distance is suited to Eller-
mire, and it is probable that neither Andover nor Virago
will be brought out to oppose her. On Friday an en-
counter between West Australian and Virago is expected
fnr the Cup. Should these renowned turf celebrities
meet, the event will excite unusual interest.
On Monday I shall enter into a discussion of the pro-
bable results of the principal races, and, to use a musical
phrase, shall publish my "Notes on the Leger line."
Sept. 9. A FRESH MAN.

INTELLIGET
WEIGHTS for the DON,

CE EXTRA.

'ASTER STAND PLATE.

Yra tat lb
King of Trumps 5 9 4
S❑owdon D nnhill 4 8 11
C by the Emperor
out of Begum 4 8 4
The Reaper
Wasp 8 8 0
Kitetlyer
Sir Rowland Tren-

Yrs st lb
The Early Bird 3 7 0
Tadcaster
Florist
Calot
Sister of Mercy 3 7 0
Elope, by Archy
(b b)
Sir Robert, by
Gameboy
\Terry Bird
Kennyside Hero 3 6 12
Humboldt
Pyrois 3 6 1]
C D O. 3 6 10
ieducer
Miss Sarah 4 6 6
Eva 3 6 4
Whitelock
Robin Hood
Julius Agricola
./enny Wren
Adelaide 3 6 0
Epiniciau
Reveille°

chard
Lancashire Lass 4 7 8
Braxey
Lerry wheut
Maid of Team

VAlley a 7 7
The Deformed
C by Hetman Pla-
toff. dam byDon
out of

FnAcflia
Jacqueline 4 7 6
;Taney 4 7 5
The AsPayer
Butterfly (h b) 5 7 4
Trio
Twin • 6 7 ' 11

WEIGHTS for the HANDIcA'

SWEEPSTAREIS of 10 Sovs.
at lb
Knight of the Village 7 2
Donald, by Planet 7 2
Rose, by Annandale 7 2
Evangeline, by The
Hydra 7 2
Moonshine
Palmerston 7 0
Sole Star, by Planet 7 0
b c by Poynton, out
of Merry Lass 6 12
Amshd (late Blue
Eyes)
Amy, by Galaor 6 9

st lb

Sicily
Rylstone 8 0
Hanover
Cherry Brandy
Cimicina
f by Latincelot, out of
Billingham' dam 7 • 6
f by Epirus, out of
Pelion's dam 7 5
Lily, by Annandale 7 5
Van Winkle
Alston 7 4
Wheatear
Capucine 7 3

LEICESTE.
Weights for the L

1/ RACES.

ieicester Handicap.

Age st lb
Sharavogue
Hungerford
Koh-i-noor 5 8 0
Little Fawn 6 7 10
Lady Vernon
Little Naughty 5 7 8
Speed the Plough 4 7 7
Lindrick
Surveyor
La Belle 4 7 6
Jacqueline 4 7 4
Janey 4 7 3
Aribbas
Newbold
May-day
St. Clare

Age st lb
Candlewick
Hercules
Georgey 4 6 11
Miss Sellon
Vingt-un
Adelaide
Lurley
Pyrois
Cripple
Firebrand 3 5 13
Nicholas
Lady Elegant
;fermata filly 3 5 7
Miss Cockle filly 3 5 5
Communist

DERBY LOTS, 1855.

W. 13 ITTLER'S. —Paros, Pagn ator, Spinner.
JOHN DAY'S.—Arnaut, Cruiser, Dazzle, Jackdaw,
Kingstown, Lawyer Endless, The Nailor, Namur, Prince
of Wales Saucebox, Supplicant, Swagger, colt by Veni-
son out Of Defiance's darn, William the Third.

J. B. DAY'S.— Cavalier, Oulston, colt by Surplice out
of Ferina.

W. DAY'S.—Brinklow,.colt by Epirus ont of Fraudu-
lent, colt by lago, dam by Gladiator out of Marchesina,
coltby Joe Lovell out of Buzz, Lord of the Isles, New
ington, Triumvir, Westminster by Touchstone.
DILLY'S.—CoIt by Bay Middleton out of Industry,
Joshua, Valentinian, colt by the Libel out of Splitvote.
Mr. DRINKALD'S.—Donum, Katerfelto, Le Fripon,
Monge, Professor Airy.
DOCSERAY'S.—CoIt by Cotherstone out of, Polydora,
colt by Epirus out of Glacis, Gerard. •
LORD EXETER'S.— Azim, Hazel, Nutjubber, Strood.
FOBERT'S.—Corcebus, Courtenay, Deer-tealer, Dirk
Hatterafek, Freddy, Neoptolamus, Van Winkle.
Mr. KNOWLES'S.—Cecrops, The Rajah, The Sand-
boy.M.
r. MARK'S. Broker, Cinnamon, Conveyancer
Tynernoutb.
Joni; SCOTT'S.—The American, Aurifer, the Bonnie
Morn, the Corflote, De Clare, Dr. Cooke, Elvaston,
Grmculus Esuriens, Hickleton, The Huntsman, Lorenzo,
Louvat, Marco Spada, The Mosquito, Noddy, Paletot,
Phcebuq, Priestcraft, The Professor, Sir Roger Hill.
STEVENS'S.—Dartmouth, Ethelbald, Flatterer, Frede-
rick, Norwegian, Roderigo.

THE BRAZTL SCREWSTEAMER OLINDA.—A letter from
Holyhead states that, on the 7th instant, the steamer
Hercules, with a lighter in tow, bearing the boilers of
the above ill-fated vessel, had arrived that day. Our
readers will remember that the Olinda started on her
second voyage to the Brazils, from this port, on the 26th
of January last, and same night, while in chargo of a
pilot, struck on Harry Furlong's Bock, on the Welsh
coast. The crew and passengers, as well as a conside-
rable portion of her cargo, were saved.—Live7poo/
Chronicle. ,

CUSTOMS PROMOTIONS.—The Lords of the Treasury,
after a long inquiry, have declined to accede to a peti-
tion of the landing department in the port of London
for a more open system of promotion, and that they
might succeed to the offices of collectors and comptrol-
lers, their lordships having replied that they are not
prepared to alter the existing practice.—Civil Service
Graeae.
FIRE AT SUNBURY DISTILLERY.—At a late hour last
night a fire broke out in the stillhouse of Sunbury Dis-
tillery. The engines were speedily in attendance, and
by the vigorous exertions of the brigade, the fire was
extinguished in a short time, but not until considerable
damage had been sustained. We have not ascertained
the origin of the fult.--Edinburgle avow.