The Sun.
London, England, 1846-09-15 00:00:00

would not surprise me, I would take small odds that he
is one of the first three.

Sotades may run, as Dolo appears to be much amiss,
and unlikely to show. This is unfortunate for his
noble owner, for Dolo has always run well, and would
cornlinly have cut a good figure. The notion propa-
gated by a few would-be knowing ones that Silvius is
likely to (Blue) Bonnet us must, I suspect, have origi-
nated in the fertile imagination of some victim who has
drawn him in a lottery.
Sting was indisputably the best two-year old out last
season. He was considerably off when he ran for the
Derby ; though reported to be dwindling away, it is my
belief that he is considerably improved since his arrival
at Newmarket, and may yet have a stinger left for his
enemies. Barring casualties, he is certain to start.
Pyrrhus the First, of Derby fame. I cannot help re-
gretting that he has not had the opportunity afforded
him of attempting to break the spell which has hitherto
prevented the Epsom winner from carrying off the great
northern event. With the prestige of victory accompa-
nying him, meeting for the chief part vanquished oppo-
nents, and enjoying advantages in the shape of owner,
trainer, and jockey, which have never before fallen to
the lot of Derby horse, what save foul play could have
prevented his winning? Besides, let it be remembered,
the Days are the only men who ever won the St. Leger
with south-country horses, viz., with Ells and Mango.
Tom Tulloch was much fancied in the spring. He
was beat by Sir Tatton for the 2,000 Guineas, but ran
well up, proving himself beyond doubt a speedy horse.
His backers supported him warmly, notwithstanding, for
the Derby in which, though rode by Nat, he made a
poor show; since then he has been beaten easily at New-
castle by Grimstone. The stable possesses two such very
superior nags, that I should have considered Tom's
starting as very doubtful, had he not been backed
within a few days in such a manner as to justify a con-
trary opinion.
Vanish was, probably next to Sting, the best two-
year- old of the year, on the strength of which she
was made a rattling favourite for the Oaks, which she
did not win. She subsequently beat Malcolm at New-
castle, where the compliment was returned her by
Grimston, her then stable-companion. Was this the
reason Sir Charles Monck removed his horses from
Dawson's? If so, it is a pity he placed them in Scott's
hands, at least the mare in question, as I fear her
chance for the race will be lost sight of, in that monster
stable.

The colt by Touchstone, out of sister to Joanna, has
recently come into the betting. He was formerly trained
in Ireland, but is now at Scott's ; he is dark, and un-
likely to start.
Jonathan Wild's best performance was winning the
Goodwood Stakes, but the Hero, of the same age, gave
him 141bs. and was defeated by a neck only. Jonathan
has since run at Warwick, and was a good second to
Wolf-dog, fur the Queen's Plate, which he probably
would have won had he run straight. This was a cre-
ditable performance, proving him to be a good four-mile
horse, a rare thing in these days. He received, how-
ever, on this occasion likewise, more weight than the
difference in age warranted.
The Traverser, a short time since, was first favourite
on the strength of favourable private trials, the most
uncertain of tests. At two years old, he showed great
speed. He ran for the Derby though amiss, because he
was heavily backed, and was, of course, nowhere. He
won the Wokingham (three-quarters of a mile) in a
canter. If the report spread of The Traverser's being
the best of Dawson's lot were true, I should consider
him much to be feared, but I make it a rule never to
believe anything emanating from a stable containing
two or more favourites, and must therefore be allowed
to entertain a very different opinion of his capabilities.
I consider that speed, not bottom, is his forte, and so far
from winning, I should be surprised to see him in the
front rank at the finish.

Erin-go-bragh has been much cried up of late to the
prejudice of Sir Tattoo. lie is dark, it is true, but it
would be without a precedent almost for one man to
possess two such animals as Sir Tattoo of the same
year. I look upon the wondrous tales told about him as
moonshine, and should be surprised to see him start.
Sir Tattoo Sykes, the pride of the Yorkshiremen,
stands next. A glance at his performances will show
the strong grounds there are for public confidence. Sir
Tattoo started for the first time for the 2,000 guineas,
which he won cleverly—Tom Tulloch second. I con-
sider this a good performance, but by no means a crite-
rion for the St. Leger, or even for the Derby, as Sir
Tattoo beat the same horse several lengths for the
latter race when he made his next appearance. It will
be recollected that he was beat by Pyrrhus by a neck,
owing, as it was said, to W. Scott's temporary want of
judgment, or rather of discretion. Now my humble opinion
is, not that Sir Tatton's stoutness failed him in the severe
struggle which took place, but that he succumbed to
Pyrrhus as the stouter of the two. This opinion may
appear bold, and certainly rather singular, but the pedi-
grees of the horses would seem almost to bear out my
assertion. Pyrrhus being got by Epirus (the winner of
many races at long distances and high weights), out of
Fortress, the dam of Old England—perhaps the gamest
horse in the world—and, to go farther back, descended
from the famous Camerton ; Sir Tattoo, on the other
hand, is got by Melbourne, more famed for speed than
bottom. However, to proceed : at. Newcastle, with the
odds 7 to 4 on him, Sir Tatton fell while running for
the Gateshead, which of course sent him back in the
betting, where he previously enjoyed the premiership,
conjointly. with Pyrrhus. That he was, not much in-
jured may be inferred from the fact of 3,000 guineas
having been offered and refused for him then and there ;
and if his condition required proof it was afforded at
York, where he nearly distanced an animal called. the
Wrestler. He has since resumed his position as first
favourite. Amongst other reports, it is said that Butler
will ride him, but I attach little credence to it, as I believe
Scott will, if alive and well, be up himself, and Butler
on his formidable antagonist, Brocardo. Scott's riding
his own horse will increase the faith put in him by the
public in general, and justly so, for he always rides to
win ; and those who assert that he threw away the
Derby by desperate riding, admit that such a thing
rarely, if ever before, occurred, and that it was entirely
attributable to fortuitous circumstances. It should be
recollected, also, that Scott has twice before rode the
second horse for the Derby and afterwards landed the
same horse a winner of the St. Leger. May he not do
so again? I hardly think so " vials nous verrous." He
certainly appears more in his element at Doncaster than
Epsom, or perhaps when opposed to Lye or Holmes, in-
stead" of Robinson or Sam Day. All things said and
done, I should be extremely sorry to stand heavily
against the " Stedmere Baronet." If he is beaten it will
not be without a tremendous struggle.
Brocardo I always deemed the best of Scott's lot, in
which I proved correct, though not equally so in ima-
gining the Derby hopes of the stable were centred in
him. I believe the stable intended to win with Tom
Tulloch, if possible, and General Shubrick being one of
the old school, it is not improbable that he would not
allow his horse to be tried with the other favourites,and
that their comparative merits were in a measure un-
known. Despite the disadvantage of making a first ap-
pearance (a formidable one to a Derby horse), besides
others on which I must not here dilate, Brocardo con-
trived to run a good third, being scarce a length from
the winner. Ido not however agree with a facetious
friend of mine who asserts that Holmes had been so long
accustomed to play second fiddle to Bill Scott, that from
the force of habit he did not attempt to pass him. The
advantages Brocardo possesses for this race are multi-
farious and most important. He is under the care of the
best trainer of a St. Leger horse in the world ; the first
jockey of the day (Butler or Nat), will be substituted for
Holmes, who rode him for the Derby, and the latter him-
self would, I am sure, readily acknowledge the superiority
of the others; his owner is straightforward, wealthy, and
determined to win if possible. He is backed by an in-
fluential party, who will leave no stone unturned to
secure his success ; and he has shown that he has all
the requisites for a first-rate racehorse, and is much im-
proved since Epsom, having been bottled up for this
occasion. Each and all of these are at once omens and
guarantees of success, and, barring a fall, I will not be-
lieve that anything on earth can prevent Brocardo from
passing the winning-post first on the 16th of Sep-
tember inst.

Romance won a stake at Warwick last week very
easily. She has been backed for large sums against Tom
Tulloeh, and I should fancy had about as much chance.
Poynton is a capital horse. and was, perhaps, the best
of Dawson's lot before his race at York. The game
manner in which he contested that race with a horse
like lago would stamp his fame, even had he not proved
the victor. I cannot help accrediting the account given
of the injuries he then received, as there are strong cor-
roborating proofs. ."should he start, which, to say the
least, is very problematical, it will be in such a condi-
tion, I fear, as to leave him without a chance of contest-
ing the race to the end.
The field will not, I think, number more than fifteen
starters ; of these I at once select The Free Lance, Sir
Tatton Sykes, Grimston, and Brocardo, who will form
the front rank at the finish. If the realisation of this
assertion could acquire me a soothsayer's reputation, I
should feel secure of it, but it is rather too indefinite for
your readers to see in it a prophecy. But who is to be
the winner ? Ay, there's the rub.

When Scott meets Scott, then comes the tug of war."
BAOCARDO will win the great St. Leger for 1846 ! Sir
Tatton Sykes a good second, and Grimston just beating
The Free Lance for the third place.
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BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE.—On Thurs.
day last, an inquiry of damages, in an action for breach
of promise of marriage, was held in the County Court,
before Mr. Brandt, assessor. The action was brought
by Miss Harriet Cook, daughter of a gentleman residing
at Chorhon-upon-Medluck ; and the defendant was a
Mr. Samuel Turner, who, a short time since, carried on
business as a silk dyer at Collyhurst, but is now super-
intending an establishment in Manchester. The fair
plaintiff is, we understand, about 30 years of age, and
the defendant is somewhere about 40. For twelve
months an intimacy existed between the parties, which
eventually ripened into mutual love. But in this case,
as in many others, the course of true love did not run
smooth, for, although the defendant bad promised the
plaintiff marriage—nay, had actually published the banns
in the Old C :urch, and invited the wedding guests, he
suddenly broke off the connexion, without assigning any
cause whatever for his singular conduct. This took place
in January last, and on the 4th or sth of February he
married a nother lady. Verdict for the plaintiff,
damages 150/. Mr. Pollock, barrister, appeared for the
plaintiff, and Mr. Green, barrister, for defendant.—Man-
chester Courier.
From the extraordinary heat of the season the
trees on the boulevards, the leaves of which. had begun
to wither, are now pushing forth fresh ones. Some
chesnut trees in the Place Royale afforded the singular
spectacle of ripe fruit, yellow leaves, large blossoms,
and fresh green leaves, all at the same time.—Galignani.