The Sun.
London, England, 1853-07-14 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

A LOOK-OUT AT LIVERPOOL.
No striking incident marked the inauguration of the
July gathering at Aintree. The sport was scanty, the
attendance numerically insignificant, and the weather
sultry and stormy. The proceedings commenced at 2
o'clock with the Croxteth Stakes, which brought out
two competitors only—Longbow and Sir Eustace de
Grey. Alonzo, however, was in the enclosure, but was
not saddled. Longbow won easily by a head, but Tem-
pleman waited so long, and "drew it so fine," that the
layers of the odds felt somewhat anxious until the num-
bers were displayed on the telegraph.
The four " youngsters" that contested the Produce
Sweepstakes, were particularly admired ; the Reel colt,
and Sortie, however, attracted much attention ; the
former is a well made, but somewhat flashy or " pea-
cocky" animal ; the latter is a fine slapping filly. In
taking their preparatory canters, the Reel colt displayed
much impatience, and once stumbled and nearly went
down on his head. On the strength of a reported fa-
vourable trial with Dagobert and another, I believe the
Cuckow filly, he was backed with much spirit and
confidence, and his somewhat clever defeat disappointed
his supporters, the result of the race, however, surprised
both owner and trainer of the winner, who was not
backed for 101. In Julian, Lord Eglinton has no Flying
Dutchman. To me, however, Julian appeared to be
short of work. He is a narrow looking animal, with a
big ugly head. After he had passed the post, he did a
little steeple chasing, carrying Marlow over the hurdles
on the far side of the eourse in gallant style.
An exciting race between Barrel and Stiletto, for the
Mersey Stakes, ended in favour of the former by three-
quarters of a length.
Ten competed for the Handicap Plate. Heiress dis-
played much restiveness at the post, and delayed the
start. She once broke away, and once ran against a
post and knocked off her jockey, who narrowly escaped
without broken ribs, or, what once appeared to bein-
evitable, a broken back. The poor lad was, however,
much bruised. From start to finish the race was entirely
between Osbaldeston and Calot ; the former making all
the running, and winning by half a length.
The Queen, notwithstanding her limited powers of
endurance, achieved an easy victory for the Lancashire
Oaks. Lady Margaret was last !
The Selling Stakes brought the sport to an ending
post. Dear Me was the winner, and was sold by auc-
tion to Mr. E. R. Clark for 1351. Gold Dust got badly
off, but, to the evident regret of her owner, she was
claimed by Mr. Morris for the selling price (401.) and
the amount of the stakes ! The claim was made under
the new rule lately adopted at Newmarket.
The last two races were ran amidst a terrible thunder
storm ; the lightning was very fearful, and the rain
descended in torrents.

Lord Derby is entertaining a large and distinguished
party of visitors at Knowsley House, where he is
sojourning during the race week, for the first time since
the death of his father.
Friday's list presents an ample promise of interesting
and attractive sport. It contains nine events, all of which
•,re likely to be decided by the judge. I trust, therefore,
that Mr. Topham will so fix " the order of running" as
to enable the metropolitan visitors to leave Liverpool by
the afternoon express train.
For the Stanley Stakes, Barrel has incurred 51bs.
penalty, but he may, nevertheless, be just capable of
deafeating his opponents. Unless Auld Aquaintance be
irreclaimably bad, her 71b. allowance ought to enable
her to carry off the Grand Stand Stakes. In her de-
fault, Ann Eliza will perhaps do battle Valour-ously.
The Bentinck Testimonial numbers twenty-six nomi-
nations, but as the handicap is not framed at the time I
write, I am compelled to pass over the chances of the
competitors without comment.
The Bickerstaffe Stakes will doubtless be placed to the
credit side of Lord Derby by either Hobby Horse or
Umbriel.

Should Brother to Mountain Deer figure among the
competitors for the Great Lancashire Produce Sweep-
stakes, I shall be surprised if he sustain defeat.
Of th• thirty-five horses entered for the Liverpool St.
Leger, I shall select Lady Margaret and Vanderdecken
to represent my interest.
The running for the Licensed Victuallers' Plate will
be so materially regulated by the result of the Derby
Handicap and the Liverpool Cup tomorrow (Thursday),
that it would be ridiculous at present to endeavour to
calculate the comparative chances.

A FRESH MAN.
Liverpool, Wednesday Night.
P.S.—Both Hobby Horse and Goorkah have been
backed heavily for the Goodwood Stakes.