The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-17 00:00:00

ford, Van Tromp, Oxonian, Chainbearer, Mirmillo,
Mathematician, Buckskin, New Era, Timour, Will-o'-
the-Wisp, Lionel, Limestone, Mr. Martin, Old Port,
The Liberator, Retort colt, The Cossack, Convngham,
Red Hart, Halo, Good Coin, Philosopher, Ulysses,
Signet, Christopher, The Admiral, Bowstring, Black
Dwarf, Aliwal, Clarendon, The Reiver, and Eryx. From
this lot about thirty will be selected as starters, what
their names are at this present moment no mortal power
can tell, but to-morrow, in giving my last observations
on this " first of races," I have r.o doubt I shall be able
to furnish a correct list of the quadrupedal opponents.
The Questionable, Golightly, Gabbier, Crozer, Vice
Consul, Bedlam, Camelford, Buckskin, Will-o'-the-
Wisp, Christopher, The Admiral, Aliwal, Clarendon,

.
and Eryx, form that well-known class, who possess not
the most remote shadow of a chance of passing the post
first, but who are generally sent to cut out the work for
their more speedy stable companions. I will now proceed
to scan the merits of the thirty-two fortunate nags sup-
posed to possess a chance in this Derby " lottery." Not-
tingham, by Colwick out of Ellen, first on the list, but
not first in the race, is but a very moderate animal, his
only performances this year being at Liverpool, when he
won the Sefton Plate, beating a crew of second rates; it
is said he has improved considerably of late, hut whether
or no he cannot have any pretensions to the Derby.
Colonel Anson's Bingham will run well. Planet, by
Bay Middleton, out of Plenary, will, after all, bu Kent's
hor,e, being, in the opinion of Lord George Bentinek,
second to nothing in the race but Van Trump, in fact,
he has often expressed an opinion that the Derby will be
decided thus—

Van Tromp
Planet 2
and his opinion in such matters is by no means to be
despised.
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Cilentilt, by Plenipotentiary, out of Glenlin, has not
looked particularly blooming of late—his chance is gone.
War-Eagle—a very inferior eagle to war with.
Epirote, the son of Epirus and the Mickleton Maid,
will cut a much better figure than is generally expected.
Montpensier—a candidate for the sixth place.
Wanota ; doubtless a clever nag, and particularly
clever at shutting up early.
Oxonian, by Wintonian, dam by Laurel, out of Flight,
a very flighty pedigree, not likely to fly off with the
laurels to Mitchell Grove ; his owner can send forth a
better horse by 101bs. than this.
Chainbearer cannot stay the distance.
Mirmillo, by Gladiator, out of Morella, will run game,
but that is all I can say in his favour.
Mathematician will have had enough by the time he
arrives at the distance post.
New Era, by Plenipotentiary, out of the Era's darn ;
if very good blood, condition, and power can pull him
through, he will not be far from winning ; and yet he
is not in the slightest favour among the knowing visi-
tors of the corner.

Timour—Sir Gilbert's only starter, out of three no-
minations, all ♦ery inferior.
Lionel and Mr. Martin may as well stop at home, so
may the Retort colt and Mr. O'Brien's Sheet Anchor—
the Liberator, not one of the lot will be able to live the
pace.
Mr. Merry's Limestone, out of Decoy, will not attract
my cash.
Old Port, by Sir Hercules, out of Beeswing, a
splendid drop of Beeswing for Mr. Worley. He is a fine
lengthy animal, shoulders well laid back, immense
quarters, capable of ascending the hill with ease, and
will ha►e half the field safe before he arrives at the
road. _ _

Day's two have been running, for some time, a neck-
and-neck race for the premiership, with Van Tromp
close upon their heels. In my fancy, this very much
resembles the race of Wednesday next, at the Stand ;
most probably Cossack will be very forward until the
Van arrives at the stand, then the work will be taken
up by Conyngham, Van Tromp, and another or two,
which will end as hereafter stated.

The distance is rather too far for the Cossack, but it
suits Conyngham very well indeed. Red Hart and
Halo will run nothing more. Ulysses—a large horse,
half prepared.
Lord Strathmore will not seal the stakes with his
Signet.

Lord Stanley's Bowstring will not be pulled to any
advantage at Epsom.
The Black Dwarf's chance is dwarfish indeed.
The Reiver and Eryx must look out for smaller fry.
Last of all, we come to the winter crack, hight Van
Tromp, the unbeaten wonder, who, dla Sting, disposed
of every antagonist quite cavalierly, and LIONV, still fol-
lowing Sting's example, he will succumb to a more for-
tunate rival. At the present time, my candid opinion is, .
that Cossack will resign lead at the Stand to
Conyngham, Van Tromp, and Old Port, New Era, Mir-
millo, Planet, and Montpensier, being well up. The
struggle then commences, and, after a desperate race,
finishes in favour of

Conyngham
Van Tromp
Old Port

The Woodcote Stakes will start a good field, with
Flatcatcher or Woodcraft for winner.

As a " counsel in Chancery," I advise my clients to
read this brief, and if in doubt, to take the benefit of
the Act, for every word contained in this letter is
founded on fact, and is the result of long experience.
As yet, I have never been wrong on the Derby.
Last year I named Fancy Boy and Pyrrhus the First for
my champion ; the year before, The Merry Monarch ;
and this year, with Conyngham, Van Tromp, and Old
Port, I think I can pull through again.
A list of the starters, and nny observations that may
come under my notice in the course of the next twenty-
four hours, I will give, in a brief epistle, to-morrow.
I am, Sir, yours. &c.
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

My 17, 1847.

INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.
ASCOT HEATH, 1847.
The ASCOT STA ILES of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, and only 5 if
highest
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age st lb
"Mendicant ........... 4...9 10
Pyrrhus the First ...... 4...9 8
The Hero .............. 4 ..9 7
*lnheritress ........... a... 9 4 aicte
will weer;be raised if the
Newcourt ••••.a...9 1
B h by Wintonian out
of Flight 5...8 8
Burgundy 4..s 5
Lothario a...8 5
Do!o 4...8 5
Laundry Maid 4...8 5
*Annandale 5.. 8 4
Pineapple a...8 2
Footstool 4...8 2
Miss Elis 5.. 8 0
Queen of Tyne a... 8 0
'Collingwood 4 7 12
Ihtrepid. 6...7 12
Wood Pigeon 5.. 7 10
Doleful 5...7 10
Humdrum 4...7 10
Pal 4...7 10
•Magnet ...... 5...7 9
Crown Prince 4...7 9
Lord Saltoun 6...7 9
Milden 5...7 7
Glory 4...7 7
•Little Jack... ...... —5...7 7
Vanish . 4...7
Mosque a 7 I
Misdeal a.. 7
91 6 7
Lady Cecilia 4...7
Secundus .6. ..7
Bravissimo 4...7
The Mangler 6...7
Duc-an-durras .5...7
*Best Bower 6...7

age st lb
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Emelius 4...6 8
Leaconfield 4...6
Camera Obscure 4...6 7
Nestor 3...6 7
Morocco ... 4...6 7
IBuscot Buck 6...6 7
Wild Roe 5...6 7
The Nob.. ............... 4...6 6
Apple Blossom ...... 3...6 6
B f by Astrachan out
of Nanette ......... 3...6 6
Forest Flower 5...6 5
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Maid of M0therwe11...3...6 4
Halo 3...6 4
Ukraine ............4...6 4
Polka
Guaracha .........4...6 4
Regalia 4...6 '2
Gr c by Clearwell,out
of Angelina 3 6 Q
Crozier 3 6 0
Correct Card 5...6 0
Mirmillo ........ ...... 3...6 0
Clermont
Geraldine ...... 4...6 0
Kimblesworth ..... 3...6 0
Rosin-the-beau (h b) 4...6 0
Eryx 3...6 0
Christopher 3. .5 12
Projectile 3...5 12
Doctrine 3 5 9
Tuft Hunter 3 ..5
Allertonian ...... 3 . 5
Queen Mary 3...5 G
Aliwal
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Giantess 5 ..7
Widred 4 7
Plaudit 5 7
Plantagenet ..6...7
Flitch 4...7
The Roper's Daugh-
ter a...7
Priscilla Tomboy a... 7
Oxonian .... .. 3...7
Romance 4...7
Columbus 5...7
The Attorney 5 7
Rufus 4 ..7
Subduer a... 7 0
Mount Callan 4...7 0
Mathematician .3...7 0
Flawhowlagh 5...7 0
'The Premier 4...7 0
Sheraton. ..... ..,. 4...7 0
Chevaux-de-frise 4...6 12
The Polka 4 6 12
Marq. of Conyngharn 4...6 12
Devil-to-pay ...... ... 6...6 10
Emigrant a...6 10
Lynceus 4 6 10
Scarlet. runner 5 6 10
Sir Siman .. 4...6 10
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Dromedary, 3 yrs
Christopher, 3 yrs
Fistiana, 3 yrs
Leto, 4 yrs
Nottingham, 3 yrs
Tragical, 4 yrs
The Polka, 4 yrs
African, aged
\Vintonia, 3 yrs
Prussic Acid, 4 yrs
Gabbier, 3 yrs
Dean Swift, 5 yrs
The Mangler, 5 yrs
Crosier, 3 yrs
Don Caesar, 3 yrs
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Wee-bit, 3 vrs
Buekskin, 3 yrs
Limestone, 3 yrs
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Widred, 4 yrs
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for three years old.
Sultana, 3 yrs
Cossack, 3 yrs

out of Marmora 3...5 7
Tim Whiffler 3...5 5
Premier ... 3 5 5
Vanity 3 5 4
Cosachia ...... .3...5 4
Watchdog . 3...5 4
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Don Caesar.... 3...4 12
B c Vampyre...... 3...4 10
ITeresina... ............ 9
Pell-mell 3...4 7
) Tanais ...... . .•.. 3...4 7
) F by The Doctor, out
) of Revelry ............3...4 9
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) Sweetmeat ............ 55 P"

Wanota, 3 yrs
Voroneta, 3 yrs
Secundem, 3 yrs
Reminiscence, 3 yrs
Three Hundred Sovereigns, tt
Railway Company, added to

to gift of the Great Western
a Handicap Sweepstakes of