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

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Slll,—As the time approaches for the decision of
the St. Leger, the race hitherto close is becomiz ig
quite the reverse ; at this present writing there are
four favourites, with a couple of bold outsiders, call-
didates for the Sellinger honours.
The following are the starters, according to tl
latest information received this morning

Probable Jocke3-.
Lord Eglinton's Van Tromp
Mr. Pedley's Foreclosure
Major Yarburgh's Sally Maggs 11j. Day,olmes jun.
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
The Swallow and Executor are doubtful. 144
opinion with regard to one and all remains unalter d ;
I say it is an impossibility, or nearly so, for Bh tck
Dwarf, Philosopher, Executor, or Jovial to win. for
the lot I consider Philosopher to be the beat ; but
bad's the best.

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

The Swallow is not likely to start; but shoe Id
she do so ~he cannot possess a chance—Van Trors ip,
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 noay
as well remain in his stable.

Sally Maggs I expect to see run forward, *brut
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 distarbce
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 firs,*
water. Mere humbug. He is, of course, a good
money horse; but what earthly chance has he, in a
fair race, against Van Tromp and Cossack? Answ-er
—None whatever.

Cossack, on account of his two victories this ye ar,
is the most dangerous horse to be against, and if z un
on the square, must be thereabouts.
Van Tromp is the best horse suited for the cout -se,
and as he is in tip-top condition, he ought to be s.rst
or second.

The Horn of Chase, who has suddenly made his
appearance at the last moment, may create a stir 3 et.
In conclusion, according to public performances,
the race will come off thus :

Cossack _
1
Van Tromp
Foreclosure
According to money, the three must be reverse &
Now, according to my opinion, I say it will came
off in the following style :
Van Tromp (Marson) 1
Cossack . (Day) 2
Planet
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 FitzwiTliam
Stakes, Cup, 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.