The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-19 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

NEWCASTLE AND HAMPTON.
istetropolitan turfites and speculators will scarcely care
Newcastle-upon-Tyre
the fatigue and expense of a long journey to
eweastle-upon-Tyne to assist at the celebration of sport,
clviever interesting and attractive, when they have so
In
well)! a little meeting prepared for them as that which
diall take place at Hampton on Wednesday and Thurs-
o
Still, I shall not attempt to institute odious corn-
r''''lsons between the two programmes ; for indeed each
t,ithetiog possesses peculiar and distinct characteristics, ;
Plesents special titles to the support of owners and
mlers of horses. The meeting at Newcastle will corn-
eLnee to-morrow with a supply of sport which, if it be
hp°." above the average, is certainly not below it.
ire events are appointed for decision. Of these
la; Trial Stakes closed on Saturday, and the
North
Stakes remain open until to-night. The
Derby is the first item on paper that demands
reskleration. Scott's " lot" looks formidable enough
lr it, but it is doubtful which animal belonging to his
table will represent it. Notwithstanding the potency
f
the " WIZARD OF THE NORTH," I shall select Neville
ra
ti, 3' champion. Aribbas figures among the nomina-
ut the probabilities are at present in favour of
:ueing reserved to do battle for the Northumberland,
pit. Of the 26 horses handicapped for the Members
plate Lough Bawn, The General, and St. Clare are, in
Amoni entitled to the priority of consideration.
cg the nominations for the Tyro Stakes is Saraband,
lt,:Yjmngster" with whose merit report is already bus.
Luas been, too, repeatedly backed for next year's
11;1.°Y. Whether, however, he is intended to give us a
der of his quality to-morrow, I am not in a position to
re ermine, Come what may, therefore, I shall record
lqi:` fancy" for Lord Alfred, despite his 21b. penalty.
~.e Northumberland Plate is of course the leaning
4,4''',,en Wednesday's list. Since his running at Bath,
eueas bas been steadily supported for this event ; but
oil, Possibility is rumoured of his having his nose put
of joint by his stable companion, Grapeshot. The
Vormance of the latter, indeed, for the Ascot Stakes
1)4 41elliated to excite some expectations of his chance,
theselt.4_ are somewhat counteracted by the report which
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that he was tried with Aribbas before the Bath
‘,"'ng, and tl.at the result was unmistakeably in favour
""e young one. That Kingston is entitled to the
4PPort which he at present receives for this race argu-
eets are scarcely required to prove. Still, the fact of his
6e
ring to meet Grapeshot on worse terms, so far as weight
Thconcerned, than be did at Ascot, must not be overlooked.
e Mining of Aribbas with Rataplan at Bath, and the
jforrnance of Grapeshot at Ascot have certainly fur-
ilt(7bed John Osborne with no ordinary " line" by which
measure Kingston's chance, and it has doubtless given
sound reasons for his confidence. Whichever ani-
ie'" is the trusted representative of his stable will doubt-
-4.11 Bbe among the first three at the finish of the race.
these considerations have not destroyed my corifi-
f:ee in Kingston, who is too sound and game a horse
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efi3O, under ancirumstances, to think slightingly of
ance. A vaguer rumour is afloat respecting Indian
who, it is hinted, may yet do battle for the
Kingston party. He is certainly weighted favourably,
eo' Should this report be founded on truth, I shall be
Ijcpelled to transfer my good liking from Kingston to
B lan Warrior. Of all the light weights, however,
dean
appears to me to present the fairest title to
re,,,'"(,)rL. His ability to get a distance, however, yet
lii4,•ina to be satisfactorily proved. To extend my re-
11.71sKs to the other animals would merely occupy space
re:ecessarily. " lot" which I shall select against
07 afield comprises KINGSTON, BAALBEC, and the BEST
For
Oseonnes—either Aribbas or Grapeshot.
the or the Grand Stand Stakes Lord Alfred and Eva are
e Meat noteworthy names. The Free Handicap num-
Lull 37 acceptances. Miss Agnes, Candlewick, Roe-
kk°'", and Nelly Hill seeming on paper as " well in"
~,.arlYthing. Midsummer may carry off the Lottery
Irikes, but could I calculate with certainty upon a start,
. Should be " sweet" on Jujuhe. By the way so de-
ciPted was the facetious owner of Jujube with the
he Pretty creature's* victory at Ascot on Thursday, that
Pollee on
liberally distributed " largesse" among the
lee on duty on the course ! The Gold Cup may be
4n o
tiler trophy for Kingston. Vindex, Lerrywheut,
e Jack, Maid of Team Valley, Peggy, and Nelly
11;,.I select at a venture out of the 81 handicapped for
the
,;."°rPoration Plate.
ton'p hints about Hampton will be regulated by the
of wit—brevity. For the Stand Plate, my fancies
• Noisette, Banstead, and Cable ; for the Surrey znd
Middlesex Stakes, Nutpecker and Veteran ; for the
s4rertiont Stakes, Bessie and Eliza ; for the Corinthian
takes, Speed the Plough ; for the Richmond Handicap,
a
I• tfOrd and Jessamine ; and for the Visitors' Plate,
Strutaway, and Eliza.
June ID, A FRESH MAN.