The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-23 00:00:00

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THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
" A bundle of prejulices—made tip of likings and

dislikinge."
The conflicting rumours which are circulated at New-
market—the movements and counter-movements which
are hourly made in the "Ring," and the "Kiddings"
for and against certain animals are enough to perplex
and confuse the most 'cute and experienced turff tacti-
dian. To determine the tendency of speculation would
puzzle a conjuror. At my present writing Orinoco is
the favourite, albeit the probability exists that he will
again retire before the advance of Rattle. These horses,
indeed, are operated upon in a somewhat suspicious
style, and an opinion obtains that one of them is virtu-
ally a dead 'un. Whether this opinion be well-founded
or not, however, remains to be seen. In my notes on
Saturday, I stated that circumstances might induce me
to substitute Rattle for one of the three animals which I

then selected against the field, and from the facts which
have recently come to my knowledge I am induced to strike
Orinoco out of my good books, and place Rattle there in his
stead. Rattle went a rousing gallop this morning ; his
style of going and general appearance were sufficient to
sustain the most sanguine expectations of his most
sanguine supporters. If lam not misinformed Flatman
will ride him. Orinoco seems a mystery. Whilst in
the Subscription Room this evening 4 to 1 was loudly
offered on the field, whilst 300 even was offered on Rattle
against Orinoco. Parties who had paid no heed to these
public offers, quiely took 4 to 1 in ponies and in fifties
about Orinoco. Still, too, fifty even was betted that
Orinoco will not be one of the first three I The game
which is intended to be played is, I admit, beyond my
ken. I have not yet discovered the little pea, although
I expect it will turn up with Rattle.
The prejudice which exists against Scherz is not very
violent among the know-ails of Newmarket ; among the
touting fraternity, in particular, the horse is somewhat
popular. He galloped this morning to the evident satis-
faction of his friends. The origin of the adverse move
ment against him is variously described. Some
people state that he is short of work, others
that he has recently been coughing- badly.
The main cause of his retrogression in the betting is said
to be very curious ; Birbeck, the jockey who rode him
for the Cesarewitch, was on Saturday seen to ride up
the street, booted and spurred. Touts immediately
jumped at the conclusion that he was about to try
Scherz, and were, of course, eagerly on the look-out.
The trial was watched. Birbeck, it was said, rode a bay
horse, which was beaten. This bay horse was by the
touts thought to be Schers, and the precious news was
without delay sent through the telegraph to London,
and, in fact, to all parts of the kingdom. Scherz, how-
ever, was not in the trial, and the bay horse which Bir-
beck rode belonged to Lord Exeter. The partiality
which I entertain for Scherz I have no wish to disguise.
I deem him a competitor of formidable pretensions,
but his comparatively heavy weight induces me to hesi-
tate before placing implicit confidence in his chance.
Hervine is in considerable force. Her running with
Orestes—if correct—is alone sufficient to justify the
favourable opinion which has been formed of her. I,
however, am inclined to believe that. Orestes, when he
met her at Chantilly, was out of all form.
Newmarket Subscription Room, 12 o'clock p.m.,
October 22.
Quince has been knocked out of the market. The show
of support which was got up for him on Saturday has
produced little effect. Both Nabob and Little Harry
will go for the " off chance." Little Harry will, I ex-
pect, run a good horse, and if the distance were a quar-
ter of a mile longer, I should not deem his chance insig-
nificant. By the way, Miss Sellon, a mare that has re-
cently run in a Welter race at Chester, is spoken of as
being likely to prove another Truth. At one time, I
know, people who were connected with her fancied she
had a chance for the Chester Cup this year. That Miss
Sellon is "in" well enough, few people will deny. Of
the outsiders, however, my only strong liking is for
Helena, with whom John Osborne thinks he can win.
This snare has displayed racing qualities of a superior
stamp, and trust not be slightingly regarded. Before,
however, " summing up " the probabilities, I will en-
deavour to indicate the horses likely to muster at the
post. The field will be selected from the following—the
doubtful starters are printed in italics :
Age st lb
Nabob
Little David 4 8 9
Orestes
Little Harry 5 8 4
Rattle
Dervish,
Orinoco (inc. 3 lb
extra) 4 7 10
The Deformed
Helena
Sekerz
Cut's-paw
' Nancy
Prime Minister 6 7 2
Oetavia
Above I have pretty free
dislikinge. Without further
state my deliberate opirion
will be in favour of either
RATTLE or HELENA.

Age st lb
fiervine a 7 0

Khadidjalt. 5 6 13
Ethellcolf
Caracas
tthennneyside
Hero 63 66 109
Speed the Plough 4 6 7
Eva
The Assayer
' St. Clare • 3 6 3
' Quince
Claret
Miss Sellon
Stonehenge

ly expressed my likings and
r preamble, therefore, I shall
that the result of the race

This conclusion, so far as Rattle is concerned, is, in
my opinion, justified by the running for the
Cesarewitch. Scherz I shall reserve merely as a
"cock-boat," because the movements respecting him
place him under suspicion. Little David, Little Harry,
and Hervine I should be inclined to back for a place
could I get what Donald would call good-looking odds
about them. • . •
The 200 sovs. Handicap on Wednesday seems a "good
thing" for Habena. Gramulus Esuriens is in bad odour.
He will not do battle for the Glasgow Stakes, and his
Derby backers are apparently inclined to " get out " at
any price. The Glasgow will doubtless be won by
Claret. Oulston will carry off the 50 sovs. Sweepstakes,
and Ivan will, I fancy, beat The Trapper for the Han-
dicap Across the Flat.
A Manchester Tout, who was entrusted with the
execution of a large commission by the owner of Mus-
covite, has collected the money, but refuses to part with
a s xpence. His conduct, however, has occasioned no
surprise, but people are astonished by the fact of gentle.
men appointing such a fellow as their confidential agent.
This matter, and certain little particulars relative to the
scratching of Monie Moses and Early Bird, I must re-
serve for a future occasion.

A FRESH MAN,

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S—SATURDAY.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
4to 1 agst Orinoco (9 to 2 taken).
6to 1 apt Rattle (taken).
12 to 1 agst Scherz (taken and offered).
100 to 6 agst Quince (taken).
100 to 6 ag4 Heroine (taken).
20 to 1 aget Helena (taken).
20 to 1 aget Little David (taken).
500 to 7 agst Barrel (offered).
500 to 7 agst Miss Selion (taken).
1000 to 15 agst Nancy and Whanghae coupled (t
DERBY.
10 to 1 aget Grteculus Esuriens (offered).
12 to 1 aget Rifleman (taken).
14 to 1 aget Do Clare (taken).
30 to 1 sgst Cruiser (taken).
1000 to 30 aget Wild Dayrell (taken).
600 to 100 agst Rifleman and De Clare coupled

LATEST INTELLIGENCE FROM NEW,
MARKET.
CRITERION SCRATCIIINGS.

Dazzle' Triton, 6trood, Nutjobber, Bonnie Morn,
Joshua, Gerald, Jackdaw, Vexation colt, Samaritan,.
Clover, Valentinian, Pyrrhic, Refraction colt, Cortes,
brother to Royal Hart, Westminster, Splitvote colt,
Polydora colt, Volunteer.

CAMBRIDGESHIRS SCRATCHING&
Mayfair, Typee, Omoo, Exact, Balrownie, Bracken,
Whanghae, Brown Brandy, El Dorado, Star of Surrey,
Stiletto, Pelican, Burlington, Miss Bolton, MonieMooes•

TUE EXPLOSION AND Loss OT LIFE AT Wnrritogsrlim.
—On Saturday afternoon Mr. Wm. Baker, the coroner,
resumed an adjourned inquiry at the Scarborough Arms
Tavern St. Mark-street, Whitechapel, touching
from
the
death of who
Robert Blake, aged 65 years, died
the effects of vieleuce, caused by the explosion of gas on
the premises of Messrs. Potts and Hunt, the Mini 6•
rifle manufacturers, of No. 33, Leman-etreet, Goodman's-
fields. The deceased was private watchman to the firm,
and on the night of the 2d instant several workmen in
the employ of Mr. Christie left the premises. Shortly
afterwards an escape of gas took place. The gas-fitter
had only been in the lower warehouse a few minutes
when a terrific explosion occurred, which partially de-
stroyed the building, and buried five persons in thelibnYcigered
,t
ruins. The deceased was very seriously injure:
debris, and was taken to the hospital, but subsequently
tly
he was removed to his own residence, wheie i
and died.—The jury returned a verdict ' That the de-
ceased died front violence caused by an explosion of
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