The Sun.
London, England, 1854-03-08 00:00:00

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SPORTING NOTES.

DOINGS AT DONCASTER.
They who left London this morning by the special
train from King's-cross, arrived at Doncaster in ample
time to witness the first race—which was judiciously
"set" for two o'clock. As usual, the proceedings com-
menced with the Trial Stakes, for which five horses
started, although, in reality, only four went with the
intention of winning, the Duchess of Loraine colt being
merely started for the avowed purpose of being beaten,
in order that he might have the advantage of the allow-
ance for the Whittlebury Stakes at Northampton. A
declaration to this effect was made prior to the race, still
the practice of running horses on such terms, a practice
which of late has been frequently adopted, is at least un-
fair and pernicious in its operations. My " selections".
Snowdon Dunhill and Eulogist made an exciting "finish",
the former winning by a neck only. Just before taking
his preparatory canter he jumped round when opposite
the stand, and George Oates, his rider, came to the
ground. His trainer, however, fortunately "had hold
of his head" at the time.
Little Tom was the favourite for the Sheffield and
Rotherham Plate ; but scarcely in any part of the en•
counter did he sustain the expectations of his backers.
Ptolemy achieved an easy victory. Within a few
strides of the chair, however, his jockey stopped riding,
and for a few seconds rendered his success doubtful.
Before starting Julius Caesar throw his jockey, got
loose, and was with some difficulty caught and re-
mounted.

Twenty " youngsters" put in an appearance for the
Hopeful Stakes, and before they quitted the post, much
tedious delay was occasioned. Indeed, the amateur
starter was apparently somewhat inexperienced, and was
not a little puzzled to marshal so large a field in due
order. At length, however, they got away, Lady Pal-
merston rushing to the front, maintaining her lead
throughout, and winning easily by two lengths. Cypri-
ana, the favourite, was early beaten in the race.
Cross country events are not likely to attain a flourish-
ing popularity at Doncaster ; a circumstance which is
scarcely to be regretted. Ever since the establishment
of the Spring Meeting their association with the legiti-
mate sport has been attended with little success. Their
abolition would produce no effect on the prosperity of
the gathering,—and the money which is now added to
the Grand National might be more judiciously applied.
Only six animals ran for the Steeplechase on the present
, occasion, and they, with the exception of the winner, pos-
sessed no pretensions beyond the most leather-flapping
mediocrity. Indeed they belong to that class in which
Ben Land's horses occasionally show to so much advan-
tage. Notwithstanding his crushing weight and his re-
, cent running at Liverpool, Bourton won with little
apparent difficulty. Contrary to my expectation he
was selected to do battle for his party instead of
his stable companion Trout. The race was however,
decided as I anticipated in favour of the " lucky
scarlet jacket with the white hoop."
Spring was in the saddling enclosure, and Archer,
booted and spurred, was ready to ride him. But just
before going to pcale, it was discovered that Spring had
unjustly incurred a penalty of 71bs. by winning a hurdle
race at Lincoln. Although the strict letter of the condi-
tions made him liable to this penalty, yet it is unques-
tionable that had their spirit and the rules of racing been
abided by, the penalty would not have been enforced.
Indeed, the framer of those conditions declared that they
were not drawn up with the intention to penalise a win-
ner of a hurdle race.

Oscar, too, was sent to Doncaster, but was scratched
to-day at a quarter-past 12 o'clock. His withdrawal
was, however, I believe unavoidable, having severely
bruised his leg by his fall at Liverpool. Indeed, his
accident was somewhat singular ; both he and Peter were
racing at a " gap," when the latter swerved, Oscar was
therefore knocked out of his stride, and on charging the
rails, caught them with his fore-feet, and carried a por-
tion of them for some few yards between his legs.
The mystery which surrounds Miss Mowbray, and the
proceedings of her party relative to the Liverpool Stee
plechase, is at no distant period likely to be dispelled,
and much of the odium which at present attaches to cer-
tain individuals may be removed. From the inquiries
which I have instituted, I am induced to believe that
the mare was certainly "got at." Should my informa-
tion be correct, there is little doubt that the wrong
doers will be speedily detected and unsparingly exposed.
Salisbury races will take place to-morrow and Friday.
My "fancies" as to their probable result must be briefly
expressed. In the absence of Autocrat, Bribery will
doubtless carry off the Triennial Stakes. Should Orestes
and Cineas meet for the Trial Stakes, the race will be
peculiarly interesting. Believing that the latter has been
somewhat hard worked with King Tom, I shall expect
Cineas to achieve the victory. Ireland's Eye, Vixen,
and Roe-buck will perhaps occupy the foremost places
in the race for the Wiltshire Stakes. With a start, I
shall be inclined to give Nabob the precedence of the
" lot ;" a probability, however, seems to exist that he
will be reserved exclusively for Chester.
Doncaster, Tuesday night.

A FRESH MAN.

DONCASTER RACES.—TUESDAY.
THE TRIAL STAKES of 7 sovs. each, 3 ft, with 30 sovs.
added ; for 3-yr olds and upwards. Weight for age.
Certain penalties and allowances. T.Y.C. (13 subs.)
Mr. Ewbank's Snowdon. Dunhill, by lago 4 yrs, Bst
121 b (including 51b extra) (G- Oates) 1
Mr. Morris's Eulogist, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (including 51b
extra)
Mr. Moseley's Romeo, 4 yrs, Bst 41b....(W. Sharpe) 3
Mr. T. Cunningham's The Jewess, 3 yrs, Est 71b
(Wells) 4
Lord Wilton's c by Cotherstone out of Duchess of
Lorraine, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Ashmall) 5
THE SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM PLATE (handicap), of
50 sovs. for 3-yr-olds and upwards. Last mile.
Mr. Knowles's Ptolemy by Pyrrhus the First, 3 yrs,
sst 121 b (Bates) 1
Lord Chesterfield's Communist, 3 yrs, sst (Comery) 2
Mr. G. S. Thompson's Orange Blossom, 3 yrs, sst
41b (including 21b over) . (Bearpark) 3
THE HOPEFUL STAKES of 5 sovs. each, with 100 added,
for two year olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies and geldings,
Bst 31b. A winner before starting 41b extra. The
second to receive 20 sovs. out of the stakes. Half-a-
mile. (55 subs.)
Mr. Worthington's Lady Palmerston, by Melbourne,
Bst 31b (Wells) 1
Mr. Powell's Flatterer, by Hetman Platoff, Bst 71b
(Yates) 2
Lord John Scott's f by Touchstone—Valentinia,
Bst 31b (Aspinall) 3
Mr. Morris's Donald, by Planet, Bst 71b (Basham) 4
THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASE HANDICAP of
15 sovs. each, 10 ft, and only 5 if declared, &c., with
100 added. Certain winners extra. The second to
save his stake. About three miles and three quar-
ters. (38 subs., 7of whom pay 5 sovs. each.)
Mr. Moseley's Bourton, 12st 31b (including 101 b
extra) (Tasker) 1
Mr. Blood's Star of England, aged Pst 71b (W. White) 2
Mr. Henderson's Maley, aged, 9st 71b (Thrift) 3
Mr. Smith's Lucy Neale, aged, 9st 121 b (H.Lamplugh) 4
Mr. C. Reynard's g by Young Priam, dam by
Woldsman, aged, 9st (Weaver) 5
Betting-5 to 2on Bourton, 7to 1 agst Maley, Bto
1 agst Jumpaway, 10 to 1 agst Star of England.
Bourton waited until within half a mile of home,
when he drew towards Maley, who was then in
possession of the lead, and after clearing the last
hurdle he came away in earnest, and won easily by
two lengths. Oscar was scratched on Tuesday, at 12.15
p.m. The contusion received in consequence of his
fall at Liverpool, was found to be of such a nature,
that, after an inspection of it on Tuesday morning, it was
deemed necessary to withdraw him. Archer was prepared
to ride Spring, but it being discovered that the horse was
liable to a penalty of 71bs for winning a hurdle race at
Lincoln, his owner determined not to let him start.
THE MUNICIPAL STAKES were won by Mr. Gibbs'
Penitent, 3 yrs (301.), sst 81b, beating Mr. Lister's Cri-
terion, 4 yrs (301.), Est 91b ; Mr. Harrison's Julius
Caesar, 3 yrs (301.), Est ; and Mr. Lambert's Leda, 6
yrs (301.), 7st 1116. The weather was fine, and the at-
tendance of company somewhat above the average.

SALISBURY RACES.
PROGRAMME OF THE SPORT.
TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) THE WILTSHIRE STAKES.
THE SECOND YEAR of the THIRD WILTSHIRE TRIEN-
NIAL STAKES of 10 sovs. each, for foals of 1851 ; colts,
Bst 7113 ; fillies Bst 31b, to run at 3 yrs old ; untried stal-
lions or mares allowed 31b ; but only one allowance ; the
winner of the Derby to carry 71b, and the second horse
41b extra, the winner of the Oaks, Two Thousand Guineas
or Newmarket Stakes, 51b extra. One mile and a half.
Bribery, Bracken, Dan Cupid (31b), Autocrat.
THE TRIAL STAKES of 10 sovs. each, with 50 added ;
3-yr-olds, 6st 101 b ; four, Bst 71b ; five, 9st ; six and aged,
9st 31b. One mile. Poetry, 3 yrs ; Cineas, 4 yrs ; De-
fiance, 4 yrs ; b or br c by Cowl—Argam Lass, 3 yrs ;
Jessamine, 3 yrs ; Orestes, 3 yrs ; Henrietta, 4 yrs ; The
Queen's Own, 5 yrs.
The WILTSHIRE STAKES of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and only
5 if declared, with 100 added ; the second horse to
save his stakes ; if 50 subs, the second horse to receive
50 sovs out of the stakes, and the third to save his
stake ; if 100 subs, the second horse to receive 100
sovs out of the stakes, and the third 50 sovs. The
winner of any handicap after the weights are declared
tc carry 61b ;of two, 91b extra. Two miles, The