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

SPORTING NOTES.

THE DONCASTER MEETING.

The work of preparation has commenced in earnest at
Doncaster, and curiosity respecting the events to be de-
cided is daily increasing in intensity. The St. Leger, of
course, exclusively occupies men's thoughts and atten-
tion. The support conceded to Boiardo is scarcely suffi-
cient even to dispel all doubts as to John Scott's inten-
tions as to his lot, for the opinion obtains ground that
Acrobat will after all be the more worthy of confidence,
whilst some people pretend to believe that Dervish—the
defeated and disgraced at Epsom—will " come again."
The Trapper puzzles the "ring," and is still under sus-
picion. All manner of strange and exaggerated rumours
are circulated respecting him ; some to the effect that he
has been recently tried with Andover and Hermit, and
has not been found wanting. Indeed, it is reported that
this achievement both delighted and surprised his parts, for
he is said to have displayed racingability of a higher order
than was expected. Midsummer is talked about, but
the public seem little inclined to place faith in her. By
the way, report states that she has been recently pur-
chosed by Baron Rothschild. Autocrat is gradually
advancing into favour. Mr. Major has, I understand,
given him quite a new leg, and the horse, it is said, has
been doing good and steady work for many weeks.
Knight of St. George is an outsider worthy of notice,
but an opinion exists'that he will find the distance a
drag on his chance. This afternoon a meeting will take
phice at "The Corner," when some movements of im-
portance may be made. I shall reserve my opinion' on
the chances of the competitors until Monday, when I
shall be in possession of " advices" from Doncaster.
The sporting contributors to the weekly press cer-
tainly seldom agree in their views, but when they do,
as Mr. Puff says, their unanimity is wonderful. All
seem prepared to witness the " triumph of Lord Derby's
colours.' The Sunday Times, in a fine spirit of pro-
phecy, says : " Stretching our vision into the middle of
next week, we fancy we see in'our mind's eye the triumph
of Lord Derby's colours, and THE BEST of SCOTT'S lot
(probably ACROBAT) first past the post, AUTOCRAT and
THE TRAPPER occupying the next position." Bell's Life
again, after a long silence, lifts up its voice in a vatici-
tiating mode and proclaims that in its opinion "the re-
sult of the struggle will terminate in the triumph of Lord,
Derby's colours by the aid of either BOIARDO or ACRO-
BAT, and that the KNIGHT OF ST. GEORGE may reap the
honours of a second positiob." "Touchstone," of the
Era, writes :—"We now record our firm belief that the
Derby and Oaks disappointment which Lord Derby has
experienced will be made ample amends for by the suc-
cess of his horses BOIARDO or DERVISH, with IVAN for a
cockboat.' " And " Yates" thus casts the " Doncas-
ter Destinies :"—" Boiardo to win, notwithstanding the
whistles.' It is evident that after their last trial
they trust him with their rhino, and Trapper, the
slasher, for second, who may be the monster' of the
poet, who will place him in deadly jeopardy,' with
Acrobat for third, who may yet prove my anticipated
A 1 of the Roodee."
The list of sport for the four days comprises thirty
items, and the majority of the eneounters will be
peculiarly interesting. Each day will have distinguish-
ing " features." On Tuesday will be run for The
Great Yorkshire Handicap and The Champagne Stakes.
ror the former event, Rabgill is the leading favourite,
and, indeed, the only animal backed for money. The
position which he occupies in the betting was gained by
him in consequence of a race at Edinburgh, where
Rataplan beat him by a length and a half. So good,
however, did Mr. T. Parr deem his performance, that
he was induced to buy Rabgill—the price he gave was,
it is said, 700/. This horse is weighted for the Great
'Yorkshire Handicap at sst 71b, but for the Cesarewitch
he'is "complimented" with 7st 61b ! For the Cham-
pagne 'Stakes are entered Lord of the Isles, Dirk
Hatteraick, and Bonnie Morn. The first-mentioned
animal, however, is not expected to go to Doncaster,
and Bonnie Morn will doubtless frighten Dirk Hatte-
raick from the field.

--
Wednesday is the " St. Leger Day." Thursday,
although generally called an off day, will present two
powerful attractions in its Two-Year-Old Stakes and
Eglinton Stakes. Among the nominations for the latter
are the Derby winder Andover, the flying Virago, and
the speedy Ellermire. The distance is suited to Eller-
mire, and it is probable that neither Andover nor Virago
will be brought out to oppose her. On Friday an en-
counter between West Australian and Virago is expected
for the Cup. Should these renowned turf celebrities
meet, the event will excite unusual interest.
On Monday I shall enter into a discussion of the pro-
bable' results of the principal races, and, to use a musical
phrase, shall publisl? my "Notes on the Leger line."
Sept. 9. A FRESII MAN.

INTELLIGEI
WEIGHTS for the Dow

CE EXTRA.

!ASTER ►STAND PLATE.

Yrs st lb
King of Trumps 5 9 4
Snowdon D nnhill 4 8 11,
C by the Emperor
out of Begum 4 8 4
The Reaper
Wasp 8 8 0
Kiteflyer
Sir Ro w land Tren-

Yrs st lb
The Early Bird 3 7 0
Tadcas ter
Florist
Calot
Sister of Mercy 3 7 0
Hope, by Archy
(h b)
Sir Robert, by
Gameboy
Merry Bird
Kennyside Hero 3 6 12
Humboldt 3 6 12
"Pyrois.
C D O. 3 6 10
Seducer
Miss Sarah 4 6 6
Eva 3 6 4
Whitelock
Robin Hood
Julius Agricola
Jenny Wren 3 6 0
Adelaide 3 6 0
Epinician
Rdveillde

chard
Lancashire Lass 4 7 8
Bracey
Lerrywheut
Maid of Team

VAley a 7 7
The Deformed
C by Hetman Pla-
toff, darn by Don
John, out of
Fusehia
Jacqueline 4 7 6
Janey 4 7 5
The Aasayer
Butterfly (h b) 5 7 4
Trio
Twin