The Sun.
London, England, 1854-09-12 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

DOINGS AT DONCASTER (MONDAY NIGHT.)
Bipeds and quadrupeds are arriving in rapid succes-
sion, and the High-street is already thronged by the
usual miscellaneous assemblage of sporting characters.
Subscribers begin to drop into the Betting-room, where
I am now writing, the din of tongues is gradually in-
creasimz, and the popping of corks is beard at frequent
intervals. Business, however, has not yet commenced
in earnest, but a brisk "skirmishing" conversation is
carried on among little groups of turfites with consi-
derable animation and spirit. As the night advances it
is expected that the opponents of the favourite will
make a "sortie," and carry the position by a well-
directed assault. I, however, can perceive that his par-
tizans are prepared to make a stand against the most
determined "bombardment."

Rumours are circulated with surprising rapidity, and
touts are continually beckoning people mysteriously
aside, and whispering "good things" in their ear. Opi-
nions are still divided about Scott's lot, and the shout
of an Acrobat to the rescue is continually raised. The
confidence, however, which the supporters of the crack
evince is not a little staggering. I am informed that there
was no mistake in his trial ; after the York meeting, it
is said, he was again put through the mile, and with a
satisfactory result. I 'p.m told that he beat Acrobat
cleverly by a length. Of Dervish, I can learn nothing
worth communicating ; that he will run is very probaAs.
An opinion evidently obtains that the Trapper's party
are likely to amalgamate their interest with that of Boi-
ardo's. Be this rumour well-founded or not, I shall
still stick to his colours. That the Trapper is not warmly
fancied, by the " talent" is evident, and many people—
good judges too—say he is "all legs and wings."
As 3 set off, however, there are persons whose opinion I
valueunhesitatingly, who express their belief in his ability
to pull through. Of course lam not acquainted with
the private arrangements which his owner may have
made. The Knight of St. George is generally liked,
but they who have seen him still hint doubts as to his
staying powers. The late hour at which I arrived this
afternoon has of course prevented my " taking stock" of
the animals already located in the town.
By the way, Frank Butler is here, looking quite well
and strong. He is, lam informed, within a few pounds
the Leger weight, and the probabilities of his sporting
Lord Derby's colours are not very remote. John Scott's
lot came in this evening.
The Stakes, which closed this afternoon, obtained un-
usually large entries, and the prospect of a surpassingly
successful meeting is unmistakingly perceptible. For
the Cup there are twenty-nine nominations, inclu:ling
Virago, Rataplan, Rabg-ill, Typee. Autocrat., Grand In-
quisitor, Andover, West Australian, Boiardo, Acrobat
Dervish, Kingston, and Knight of St. George. After
all, this formidable entry may not include the winner of
the St. Leger, for the name of the Trapper does not,
strange to say, appear among the nominations. The
race will be regarded with peculiar interest, and even
should the redoubtable Virago dart, I shall with much
confidence expect to see West Australian achieve his
crowning success.
The opinion which I have expressed on the St. Leger
I am disinclined to change, although; with respect to
Boiardo, it is slightly modified. Time will not allow
me to throw more rough notes together.

A FRESH MAN.

Betting Rooms, Doncaster,
Mum.lay Night, 10 o'clock.

SPORTING INT EL hIGENCE.

TATTERSALL'S-MONDAY.

Bat very few members; were present, the majority
having left, town for the all-ahsorhin.t northern gathering,
and the amount of speculation was therefore on a very
limited scale.

An evident partiality was manifested for The Trapper,
about whom 100 to 40 was taken in the course of the
afternoon.
Subjoined are the closing prices :
ST. LUGER.
7to 4 agst Boiardo (take 2 to 1).
3to 1 agst The Trapper (taken).
7to 1 apt Acrobat (6 to 1 also taken).
10 to 1 agst Autocrat (taken).
15 to 1 agst Ivan (taken).
15 to 1 agst Dervish (offered).
GREAT YORESHIRS HANDICAP.
4to 1 agst Rabgill (taken).

PROGRAMME OF DONCASTER MEETING.
WEDNESDAY.

The MUNICIPAL STAKES of 200 sovs each, h ft, for two-
year•olds ; colts, fist 71b, fillies, Bst 41b ; the second
t. save his stake. Red House in ; 7 subs.
Gretna b f by Orlando
Ibr c by Van Tromp Whistle
De Clare I Vandal
Dirk flatteraick
The Sr. LEGER Srans of 25 sovg each, f_r three-year-
olds ; colts Bst 71b, fillies Bst 21b; the second to re-
ceive 100 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to

pay 100 towards the expenses, 25 for the judge, and

25-for the starter ; St. Leger Course ; 159 subs.
The CORPORATION PLATE of 100 soya, added to a Handi-
cap of 10 sous each, h ft, for all ages ; the winner of
nny handicap amountino. to 100 soya after the weights
were published 51b, of of that value, or one of
200 sovs 81b extra ; the second to receive 15 soya out
of the stakes, and the winner to pay 10 soya to the
race fund ; T.Y.C. ; 44 subs.
Age at lb
Orinoco
Snowdon Dunhill 4 8 10
Ty pee
The Prime Minis-
ter
Meteora 3 8 3
The Early Bird
(inc. 81b extra) 3 7 12
Eulogist 4 7 12
Annie Sutherland

Age et lb
Tom
Determination
Twinkle 3 6 13
Gamekeeper
Horatio
Mishap
Claret 3 6 12
Cheshire Marquis 3 6 12
B f by Sir Tatton
Sykes, darn

(h
The Deformed
Sir R. Trenchard 6 7 7
Catherine Parr
Erdiugton
Helmet
The Ai-sayer
Whanghae 4 7 4
Pumicestone
Phaeton 3 7 4
An teverta
Merry Monk 3 7 4
Sine qua Nou
Pebble
The Grey Plover 3 7 0
Barrel 3 7 0
Georgey 4 7 0
ONE HUNDRED SOVEREIGNS, added to a sweepstakes of
10 sovs each, h ft ; three yr•olds 7st 31b, four Bst 71b,
five 9st, nix and aged 9st 31b ; winners in any year of
a stake amounting to 300 cove 51b, 500 71b, 1,000 10lb
extra; maiden three-yr-olds allowed 51b, four and up-
wards 101 b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the
second to save his stake, and the winner to pay 10
cove to the race fund ; one mile and a half ; 8 subs.
Age Age
The Early Bird 3 I Rataplan
Quince
Vindex
Sine qua Non
A. SvnarsTAirts of 10 sovs each, h ft, pith 50 added ;
two-yr-olds 7st, three 9st; fillies and geldings allowed
31b; the second to save his stake ; Red House in. To

(foaled in 1840)
by Hindoo 3 6 12
flercules 3 6 11
Seducer
Uonie Moses 3 6 10
Lady Elizabeth 3 6 10
Cori n
Eva 3 6 7
Aliss Sellon
U by Pantaloon
out of Physalis
,3 6 6
Maud Mary -
,Ldius Agricola 3 6 2
F by The Earl of

Richmond out
of Strife

close and name on Monday, Sept. 11.
The DONCASTER PLATE (Handicap) of 10 sovs each,
h ft, with 70 added, for three-yr-olds and upwards ;
the second to save his stake ; Red House in.
Yrs at lb , Yrs at lb
King of Trumps... 5 9 4 The Early Bird 3 7 0
Snowdon D nnhill 4 8 11 Tadcaster
Cby the Emperor Florist
out of Begum.".. 4 8 4 Calot
The Reaper ' 6B 0 Sister of Mercy 37 0
Wasp ..... . BB 0 Hope, by Archy
Kiteflyer ' 57 D. (h b)
Sir Rowland Tren- Sir Robert, by
chard
Lancashire Lass... 4 7 8 Merry Bird
Braxey ..
Lerrywbeut - 57 8 Humboldt 36 12
Maid of Team Pyrois
Valley a 7 7 CD. 0.
The Deformed ... 4 7 7 Seducer
Cby Hetman Pia- Miss Sarah 4 6 6
toff, dam by Don Eva 3 6 4
John, out of Whitelock
Fuschia
Jacqueline 4 7 6 Julius Agricola ... 3 6 1
Janey -
The Assayer
Butterfly (la b)
Trio
Twin
Her MAJESTY'' PLATE of 100 guineas ; three-yr-olds
7st, four Bst Sib, five Bst 121 b, six and aged Pat 21b ;
Cup Coarse. To name on Monday, Sept. 11.
THURSDAY.

The CLEVELAND HANDICAP, of 20 sous each, h ft, and
5 only if declared, with 60 fdd e:3. ; the winner of the
Ebor Handicap, the Leamington Stakes, or the Great
Yorkshire Handicap, 71b, of any two of those stakes,
1011) Extra ; the second to save his stake ; ()Le mild ;
43 subs, 26 of whom declared.
Aga Et lb
Itataplan
Hunca Munca .. 4 8 0
Snowdon Dunhill 4 8 0
Orinoco
Vindex
Captam Cornish 4 7 6
Maidstone - - 5 7 4
Guicowar
Eulogist ...... . 4 7 '2
Hobbyhorse
Jack-tho-Giaut-
Killer 4 7 0

Aga st lb
Annie Sutherland 4 7 0
Canute
Kiteflyer
Diomedia
Lancashire Lass 4 6 11
Falcon
Boer
Cheshire Marquis 3 6 1
TheJealou4One 3 5 12
Sweet Agnes 3. 5 -9
Maud Mary 8 5 7