The Sun.
London, England, 1847-09-14 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sra,—As the time approaches for the decision of
the St. Leger, the race hitherto close is becoming
quite the reverse ; at this present writing there are
four favourites, with a couple of bold outsiders, can-
didates for the Sellinger honours.
The following are the starters, according to the
latest information received this morning :
Pro bable J
Lord Eglinton's Van Tromp
Mr. Pedley's Foreclosure
Major Yarburgh's Sally Maggs HlLoplmaeys,
Mr. Mostyn's Planet Nat
Mr. Pedley's Cossack Templeman
Mr. Mostyn's Mr. Martin Calloway
Lord Eglinton's Eryx
Mr. Stephenson's Black Dwarf
Mr. Fox's Philosopher
Mr. Meeson's Jovial
Mr. Irwin's Horn of Chase H Bell.
The Swallow and Executor are doubtful. My,
opinion with regard to one and all remains unaltered;
I say it is an impossibility, or nearly so, for Black
Dwarf, Philosopher, Executer, or Jovial to win. Of
the lot I consider Philosopher to be the best ; but
bad's the best

Eryx is by far too slow for the competitors he will
meet to-morrow ; besides, distance is his forte.

The Swallow is not likely to start ; but should
she do so she cannot possess a chance—Van Tromp,
who has beat her easily once, can do so again.
Mr. Martin is a very splendid animal, worthy of
some confidence for ordinary races, but for this may
as well remain in his stable.

Sally Aleggs I expect to see run forward, but
nothing more.
With respect to Planet, who has been latterly
backed for an immense stake, and about whom divers
opinions are afloat, I think his getting the distance
very improbable, although he may be placed; but I
should not advise any investments on him, for it is
Lombard street to a Chaney Orange against him.
Foreclosure is said to be a diamond of the first
water. Mere humbug. He is, of course, a good
money horse; but what earthly chance has he, in n
fair race, against Van Tromp and Cossack? Answer
—None whatever.

Cossack, on account of his two victories this year,
is the most dangerous horse to be against, and if run
on the square, must be thereabouts.
Van Tromp is the best horse suited for the course,
and as he is in tip-top condition, he ought to be first
er second.

The Horn of Chase, who has suddenly made his
appearance at the last moment, may create • stir yet.
In conclusion, according to public performances,
the race will come off thus :
Cossack
__

Van Tromp
Foreclosure
According to money, the three must be reversed.
Now, according to my opinion, I say it will come
off in the following style :

Van Tromp (Siarson) 1
Cossack
Planet (Nat) 3
Horn of Chase (H. Bell) 4
Should an outsider win it, it will be the Horn of
Chase.

With respect to the other races at Doncaster little
need be said, most of them being all on one side.
The Hero, likely enough, will win the Fitzwilliam
Stakes, up, and Queen's Guineas. Assault, Slug,
and Loadstone will be the first three for the Cham-
pagne Stakes. The Park-hill Stakes to Slander or
Ellerdale. The Great Yorkshire Handicap to Miss
Burns, Vanish, or Pilgrim ; and the Gascoigne Stakes
to the Dutchman.—l am, Sir, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.
Tuesday morning.

AQUATICS.
PAUL'S WHARF REGATTA.

The fourth annual regatta here took place yesterday,
but it is almost needless to say that, owing to the rain
descending heavily during the whole of the afternoon,
there were but few spectators. The race was in three
heats, with six scullers, and the competitors rowed in a
very plucky manner.

J. Bartlett

G. Careless