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

SPORTING NOTES

THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE STARES.

A buncile of prrjfi.:ises—made up of likings and

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The conflicting rumours which are circulated at New-
market—the movements and couuter-movements which
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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-
cian. 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 amy good. books, andplace 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, quiet?/ took 4 to 1 in ponies and in fifties
about Orinoca. Still, too, fifty even was betted that
Orinoco will not be one of the first three! 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 Sobers is not very
violent among the know-alls 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 he very curious ; Birbeck, the jockey who rode him
for the Cesarewitcb, 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 Scherz, and the precious news was
without delay sent through the telegraph to London,
and, in fact, to all parts of the kingdom. Soherz, 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 forntidable 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.
Ne.vmarket 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. Beth 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 is 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 Misi
Sellou 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 mare has displayed racing qualities of a superior
stamp, and must 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 et lb
Nabob ~ 5 Ell

Age et lb
Harilna a 7 0
'Khadidjah, 5 6 13
Ethelwolf
Caracars
' lauthe
Kennyside Hero 3 6 9
Speed the Plough 4 6 7
Eva
The Assayer 3 6 7
St. Clare
Quince
Claret 3 5 10
Miss Sellon
Stonehenge

Little Davisl 4 8 9
Orestes
Little Harry 5 8 4
Rattle
Dervish,
Orinoco (ino. 3 lb
extra) 4 7 10
The Defernted
Helena - 4 7 7
&Ars
Cat's-paw.
Nancy
Prime Minister 6 7 2
Octavia 5 7 2
Above I have pretty freely expressed my likings and
dislikinge. Without further preamble, therefore, I shall
stitte my deliberate opinion that the result of the race
will be in favour of either
RATTLE or HELENA.

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 ILA-vino I should be inclined to back for a place
could I got what Donald would call good•lookiug odds
about them.
The '2OO save. Handicap on Wednesday seems a "good •
thing" for llabena. Griecolus Esurions 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 Bove. Sweepstakes,
and Iran will, I fancy, boat The Trapper for the Han-
dicap Across the Flat.
A Marchester Tout, who was entrusted with the
execution of a large colamission by the owner of Mus-
covite, has collected the money, but refuses to part with
a s'xpence. Hie 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.
CAM IDGSBHIRII BTAKES.
4 to 1 agst Orinoco (U to 2 taken).
6 to 1 apt Rattle (talon).
12 to 1 agst Scherz (taken and offered).
100 to G agst Quince (taken).
100 to 6 agst Bervine (taken).
20 to 1 agst Helena (taken).
20 to 1 aget Little D.►riJ (taken).
500 to 7 aget Barrel (offered).
500 to 7 aget Mise Sellun (taken).
1000 t• 15 *gat Nancy and Whanghae coupled (t).
DICIIIIT.
10 to 1 agst Grtrculus Esuriens (offered).
12 to 1 agat Rifletnaa (taken).
14 to 1 agst Do Clare (taken).
30 to 1 agst Cruiser (taken).
1000 to 30 agat Wild Dayrell (taken).
GOO to 100 agdt Rdletnan and De Clara coupled (t:

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