The Sun.
London, England, 1853-07-09 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES,

LIVERPOOL-THE CUP CHANCES.

Speculation on the Liverpool Cup has, at intervals, been
somewhat actively pursued ; still its range is compara-
tively limited, and its tendency is not always perceptible.
Certain horses have been supported with a seeming steadi-
ness in the turf market, and have been advanced to a pro-
minent position in the betting, yet their backers appear
to lack confidence, and are discouraged by the slightest
show of opposition. In consideration of Goorkah's running
at Newcastle, and the lightness of his weight, his chance is
deemed extremely formidable. Yet, as I intimated on
Thursday, he has numerous powerful opponents who dis-
play their hostility with increasing confidence. That
Goorkah is an animal of the most moderate pretensions
is undeniable; oven his much-boasted performance for the
Northumberland Plate clearly indicated the inferiority of
his racing ability. The horses which he then encountered
were, with the exception of Kingston, remarkable forneither
speed nor anyother requisite quality; yet a neck only sepa-
rated him from Little Jack and about half a length from
Garforth— two animals who were undoubtedly stale and
used up ! He is, however, favourably handicapped, and
this circumstance may render him a dangerous antagonist.
lanthe's achievement at Worcester has inspired the
backers of Waterfall with increased confidence. Water-
fall, 5 yrs, is weighted at sst l 11b. only ; but the handicap-
per's estimate of his pretensions is undoubtedly correct.
His performances are certainly little calculated to produce,
a favourable opinion of his capabilities ; still his prepara-
tion has been carefully conducted, and the betting would
indicate that he is actually intended Several investments
have, however, been made on his stable companion, Mon-
tague, but at present it is impossible to ascertain the
"reason why." Will Montague be the favoured represen-
tative of the stable ?
Daniel O'Rourke is backed with little apparent confi-
dence, and is regarded with some suspicion and perplexity.
His subsequent performances have induced the sporting
community to consider his Derby victory last year "
mistake ;" an opinion which is materially strengthened by
a consideration of his inglorious exhibition for the St.
Leger. His trainers skill, however, is alone sufficient to
render his chance formidable for this event. Whether,
however, Daniel O'Rourke is capable of sustaining a con-
test over so severe a course as that at Aintree is perhaps
doubtful. Still the comparatively moderate quality of his
opponents may be sufficient to counterbalance the disad-
vantages of weight and distance.
Cariboo will figure prominently in the encounter, unless
age, and trying work have materially impaired his powers.
That he is somewhat stale is very probable, yet his chance
must be estimated in accordance with the lightness of his
present impost, and the satisfactory character of his public
performances That estimate undeniably proves the sound-
ness of his pretensions.
Notwithstanding Harbinger's defeat at Stockbridge, I
am not inclined to regard his chance as utterly worthless.
To use a common expression, he will " beat more than will
beat him."

Of the remaining "lot," Poodle and the Alp are most
entitled to favourable notice. Should the former start, I
shall be induced to reserve him as a " cockboat."
Having carefully compared the chances of tho probable
competitors, and taking all circumstances into due consi-
deration, I have arrived at the conclusion that Cariboo,
the best of Isaac Day's—perhaps Waterfall—and Goorkah,
are likely to be the most prominent competitors in the
race. After them Harbinger and Daniel O'Rourke are on-
titled to consideration.
July 9. A FRESH MAN.
POSTSCRIPT—TWo O'CLooK.—A sudden, but not an un-
expected demonstration has been made in favour of Mon-
tague, who has this morning been backed at a somewhat
short price. The forfeits of his nominator will, it is said,
be paid up !
Daniel O'Rourke is completely out of favour. A report
is circulated to the effect that ho has brokon down ; an oc-
currence which is not improbable, considering the work he
has had to do with West Australian and other "young
'tins."

HAMPSTEAD-HEATH.-SIR T. Al. WILSON'S
BUILDING BILL.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE BUN.

SlB,—This bill was rejected by a majority of eight
peers, and not of two only, as reported in your paper of
last evening. I was present during the debate, and was
informed of the result of the division upon the re-admis-
sion of strangers—viz, that 21 peers voted in favour of
the second reading, and 29 against it ; and the correct-
ness of this statement has since been confirmed by one of the
committee clerks, who stated that he was present dur-
ing the division. Tho bill was read the first time on the
23d of May last, and as no further step was taken by
the promoters, it was generally believed that Sir T. M.
Wilson had abandoned all intention of proceeding fur-
ther with the bill. Notice was given at the Private
Bill Office cn the sth of July for the second reading of
the bill on the 7th ; but such notice was given without
any previous or subsequent intimation whatever to the
parties who had petitioned against the bill, and until the
6th inst. ne party interested in opposing the bill was
aware of the fact of the second reading having been
fixed. Had a few days' notice been given, the majority
against the bill would, no doubt, have been much more
considerable.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant,
THOMAS TOLLER,
Solicitor for the Petitioners against the Bill.
6, Gray's-inn-square, July 8.