The Sun.
London, England, 1853-08-15 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

ENCOUNTERS AT EBOR.
York will not be wanting in exciting and important
encounters, although it is sorely wanted to compensa,te
the backers of horses for their many recent disappoint-
ments and misfortunes. Its sport is therefore antici-
pated with increasing eagerness and growing interest.
Since Saturday the progress of speculation has been
marked by many significant, but in certain instances lees
unexpected, changes. This remark particularly
to the Ebor Handicap, which promises to become what
is technically called a good betting race. Of the fry
ites, ites, Pantomime alone has retained his position in
market with any degree of firmness. The latest quota
tions show him to be the ruling favourite. Both Cats-
paw and King of Trumps are at the time I write quite
out of favour—the retrogression of the latter bore?,
being perhaps attributable to the "introduction
of the Sally Warfoot colt. The movements n°l3:
nected with them are watched with interest o°'
unmingled with suspicion. Sufficient is known of the
" Dawson division" and their tactics, to induce the
applies
betting fraternity to watch their doings narrowli.
Four horses belonging to the "dangerous stable" 68111
among the acceptances—namely, Red Lion, ICing
and wtre
r
Trumps, Galvanism, and Sally Warfoot colt,
the first-mentioned horse to be selected to do battle fo
the party, I should not be greatly surprised. itnlel
asserts that his inglorious exhibition for the North....:nou°
berland Plate was not owing to his inability to susw-
the contest ! •
Lord Fauconberg has recently been supportel with
unequivocal determination. His running at Newcas!.l.
with Honeywood and Vindex, must not be disregarne
Re was then big and lusty, and appeared to be MI;
adapted to the stud than the race-course. Still
comparative heaviness of his weight induces me to ply
slender hopes in his ability to achieve success.
Andrew is another " importation" into the ranks °
the favourites. He is handicapped at five stone, the
lightest weight in the list, a circumstance
which is, perhaps, calculated to render his chance some
what formidable. Report speaks favourably of the
er-
p
provement whioh his form displays since his Spring
formance, and the benefit which he has derived from tile
training treatment of the Wizard of the North.
Ibis
therefore, induced to entertain some expectations of
chance. Nabob has many supporters, but I must de'
cline to be numbered among his partisans on the preeei
occasion. A report, which I am happy to state is r•
true, caused much regret. It was to the effect that
Drinkald, the owner of Nabob, was dead. Ile' h:„°11;
ever, was taken dangerously ill at Brighton, but is
fair way of recovery.
The opinions which I expressed on Saturday se
the probable result of the race have undergone no w:d.
terial change ; indeed, they have been rather confirei'd
by the "incidents of speculation." I then wrote
under—
" The horses I shall select against the field area
" PANTOMIME, ADINE, and KING OF TRUMPS.'
"Lord Lieutenant and Cat'saw are next entitled to
I
consideration. For a cockboat shall take RED 141°S.
I still fancy the BEST of Dawson's lot will be 01
or
the foremost flight of competitors, but whether °IL,.
"best" will be King of Trumps, Sally Warfoot COlt/
Galvanism, it is difficult to determine. The only sheaf.
tion which I wish to make is the substitution of
Andrew for Cat'spaw.
To-morrow I will discuss the probable result of the
events to be decided on Wednesday.
August 15. A FRESH MO'

ARRIVALS AT YORK.
Honeywood, Lady Agnes, Bridesmaid, Hotcltne,P°4
Comfit, Battery, Lord Fauconberg, Miss Agnes) GPl-
shot, Brown Brandy, Ivan, and Infidelity colt.