The Sun.
London, England, 1856-05-29 00:00:00

Sporting Intelligence.

EPSOM RACES—WEDNESDAY.
THE DERBY DAY.
The riotous fun and uproarious excitement which cha-
racterise a Darby Day have been so frequently described,
and rendered so familiar to the English people, that an
account of them must needs lack novelty. The scene
yesterday presented no new "incident." There were
the same leg-weary tramps, the same card-sellers, the
same kind of vehicles, and the same stir and bustle
that have been witnessed at Epsom on the Derby Day
in any year within the memory of that übiquitous
and " know-nothing" authority—the oldest inhabi-
tant. From an early hour vehicles rattled through
the long straggling street on their road to
the Downs, and at frequent intervals visitors by rail
swarmed into the town. Perhaps a larger concourse of
people was never witnessed on the Downs, not even in
the memorable "Little Wonder" year, when the Queen
and Prince Albert were present, or in the Great Exhibi-
tion year, 1851. Several circumstances, perhaps, caused
the attendance of pleasure-folk to be unusually large.
The festivities in celebration of peace have to a large
majority of Londoners rendered the present week a
"broken week," and the opportunity which was pre-
seated of obtaining a holiday was eagerly seized to make
the trip to Epsom on the Derby Day.
Tne announcement, too, that his Royal Highness
Prince Albert and the Prince of Prussia had signified
their intention of being present, doubtless contributed to
increase the attendance of fashionable visitors. Their
Royal Highnesses arrived just prior to the time fixed for
the first race—two o'clock. A private room to the left
of the Grand Stand was placed at their disposal, and,
considering the short notice which Mr. Dorling received
of their visit, the arrangements for their accommodation
were as complete as circumstances would admit.
During the morning the weather was warm and sunny,
but as the day advanced black clouds gathered, and heavy
showers fell with drenching effect, damping the ardour
of the pleasure folk, and compelling them to scramble in
all directions to take shelter. So far as the skiey influ-
ences are concerned, the visits of Prince Albert to Epsom
have been unfortunate enough ; for, on the only prior
occasion of his witnessing the Derby, the sport was mar-
red by unpropitious weather.
In accordance with the custom which has of late years
been established, the Derby was the second race. The in-
augural event excit6d little curiosity, and was regarded
by the dense mass of spectators who lined the running
ground, and who had congregated on the hill and on the
Stands, with a kind of listless indifference. No sooner,
however, was it decided, than the interest and excitement
which had been previouslyi displayed swelled to their
height. The din of tongues is the Grand Stand enclosure
became stunning and confusing, and even the merest turf
tyro, or the most indifferent spectator, was warmed into
enthusiasm which made him abandon his pigeon pies and
champagne to inquire into the state of the market. The
fact, too, of the extraordinary " open" character of the
race served to keep alive and feed the general interest.
At the last moment, also, a powerful demonstration wag
made against Wentworth, who was ultimately deprived
of the " premiership" by Lord Derby's Fazzoletto. The
quotations which we have appended to the result of the
race will sufficiently indicate the latest movements. After
the horses had taken their final canter, prior to proceeding
to the starting-post, the last bell was sounded, and the kn.
mense body of people on the course dispersed with a sur-
prising rapidity, leaving the running ground clear, and
stretched out between the serried masses of spectators like
a bright green belt. A more gay and animating scene it
would be impossible to imagine, for the sun, which had
until then been clouded, shone forth in all its glory, scat-
tering the shifting shadows, and gaily lighting up the
surrounding landscape. As the horses were conduct() I
towards the starting post, there was a general hush—
" A silence still as death,
And the boldest held his breath
For a time."
A simultaneous shout of "They're off," was raised, but
the advanced flag was not lowered, and the cry proved
to be a false alarm. Its origin is described below. At
last the signal was given, and Mr. Hibburd effected a
most admirable start.
We have elsewhere described how the face was run.
The success of Ellington created a sensation ; albeit, it
was n,)t unexpected. Yesterday, in the remarks on this
meeting, it was stated that 1,000 to 50 had been taken
12 times about the horse ; in fact, despite his two defeats
—one at York and the other at Chester--the confidence
of his party was scarcely diminished, and he found many
through-thick-and-thin supporters. The heavy ground,
too, unquestionably served him. His principal backers,
Mr. J. and Mr. H., are the largest winners; and his trainer
who always expressed the highest" opinion about the
horse has also thrown in for a good stake. Ellington
was ridden by one of the cleverest and most determined
jockeys of the day. Yellow Jack was again destined
to reap the somewhat barren honours of second place.
He has thrice ran second, viz., for the Two Thousand,
Chester Cup, and Derby.
By the way, the result of the race showed what, in
turf parlance, is called " in-and-out running." Bird-in-
Hand beat Eilington easily at Chester ; yet is " no-
where " in the Thrby ; whilst Fazzoletto, who defeated
Yellow Jack for the Two Thou sand, appeared unable to
compete with his old antagonist. Wentworth could not
get nearer than seventh or eighth at the finish. In fact,
the despised Alepp6, who was sent to make +he running
for him, beat the pick of the Danebury stable.
Five hundred policemen, under Superintendents
Hughes and Walker, and Inspectors Beckerson and
Bray, of the A division, did duty on the course, and car-
ried out their arrangements with the utmost efficiency.
The business of the weighing depaKinent was conducted
by Mr. James Manning, with a strict regard to punctu-
ality. It woe! Ibe superfluous to bear testimony to the
accuracy of the judge's decision.
The railway authorities deserve honourable mention
for the completeness of their arrangements.
In addition to his Royal Highness Prince Albert and
Prince Frederick William of Prussia and suite, we no-
ticed amongst the distinguished visitors Lord Darby,
Lord Anglesey, Lord Wenleck, Lora Exmouth, Sir M.
Farquhar, Col. Ferguson, Capt. Evelyn, Hon. H. Fitz-
roy, Hon. C. Fitz william, Lord Glasgow, Lord Gran-
ville, Mr. C. Greville, Capt. Hutchinson, Mr. H. Des
Voeux, Col. Newton, Mr. G. Payne, Mr. R. Read, Capt.
Curzon, Lord John Scott, Lord Strathmore, Mr. P.
Cockerell, Lord Wilton, Sir W. W. Wynne, Lord Ward,
Lord Land les, Lord Lichfield, Lord Londesborough,
Lord A. Lennox, Lord Maidstone, Lord March, Sir
Geo. Arinytage, Lord Henry Thyme, Mr. Chas. Bal-
four, Count Batthyany, M:'jor &sent, Lord Bateman,
Duke of Beaufort, Sir J. B iswell, Bart., Mr. J. Bowes,
Sir Thos. Burke, Bart., Duke of Cambridge, the Hon.
J. Macdonald, Sir H. Campbell, Col. Campbell, Lord
Chesterfield, Capt. Christie, Lord Clifden, Capt. Braba-
son, Lord Colville, Sir W. Codrington, Lord Cenyrig-
harn, Mr. J. Shirley Crawford, Lard Curzon, Hon. H.
Curzon, Mr. Byng, Mr. A. Des Vceux, Lord Drogheda,
Capt. Peel, Lard Drumlanrin, Sir R. Peel, Lord Eglin-
ton, Hon. Leopold Ellis, Lord' Enfield, Hon. Col. Fo-
rester, Lord Euston, Duke of Montrose, Lord Newport,
Mr. Onslow, Gen. Peel, M.P., Hon. Admiral Rous,
Col. Taylor, Mr. H. Wallis, Mr. T. Wallis, Mr. J.
Ives, Mr. 0 aseley Higgins, Mr. F. Magennis, and
several others whose names we were unable to jot dosin
amidst the hurry and excitena a; which prevailed.
The Epsom Plate (Handicap), of 50 sovs, for all ages ;
the winner of any race (matches excepted) after the
weights were published, 51b extra. One mile.
Mr. Mellish's Weathercock, by Weatherbit, 5 yrs, Sst
71b, including 51b extra ( Wells) 1
Mr. Good's Vulcan, 4 yrs, 7st 6th (D. Hughes) 2
Capt. Christie's Roving Betsy, 4 yrs. ditlaib(T. Cliff) 3
The following also ran :—Gamekeeper, Moonshine,
Alma, Tester, and c by Clumsy.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Tester, and 4to 1 each agst
Weathercock and Vulcan. Won by a neck ; a length
and a half between the second and thir 1 ; Gamekeeper
was a bad fourth ; Tester fifth.
The Derby Stakes of 50 cove each, h ft, for three-year-
olds—colts Bil 71b ; fillies Bst 21b ; the second to re-
. ceive 100 sovs out of the stakes. One mile and a half.
New Course. 213 subs.
Admiral Harcourt's Ellington, by Flyitg Dutchman
(Aldcroft) 1
Mr. Howard's Yellow Jack, by Birdcatcher...( Wells) 2
Lord J. Scott's Cannobie, by Melbourne (R. Sherwood) 3
Lord Derby's Fazzelette, by 'Orlando (Flatman) 4
The following also ran :
Mr. Howard's Coroner (J. Goater) 0
Mr. Mousely's Bay Hilton (Ashman) 0
Mr. Bowes's Fly-be-Night (Bartholomew) 0
Lord J. Scott's Wandering Willie (Templeman) 0
Mr. Helford'e Leamington
Mr. Hart's Aleppo (J. Marlon) 0
Mr. G. W. Fitz william's Wentworth (A. Day) 0
Mr. Bryan's Bird-in-Hand (J. Osborne) 0
Mr. E. R. Clark's Vandermeulin (Charlton) 0
Mr. Murland's Forbidden Fruit (E. Harrison) 0
Mr. F. Swindel's Puck (Quinton) 0
Mr. Gratwiek's Newington (G. Whitehouse) 0
Mr. Gratwicke's The Prince (T. Sherwood) 0
Mr. Hobson's Mr. Verdant Green (J. Mann) 0
Mr. Night's Cotswold - (Sly) 0
Mr. Morris's Artillery (Bashatn) 0
Lord Anglesey's Astrologus (G. Mann) 0
Mr. 11. Hill's Rogerthorpe (S. Rogers) 0
Mr. Barber's Pretty Boy (J. Forster) 0
Lord Wilton's Dramatist (G. Sharp) 0
BETTING AT STARTING.
3 to 1 agst Fazzoletto (taken freely), 7 to 2 eget
Wentworth, 11 to 2 agst Cannobie, 8 to 1 agst Artil-
lery, 12 to 1 agst Fly-by-Night, 12 to 1 agst Vander-
mulls!, 14 to 1 agst Yellow Jack, 20 to 1 agst Ellin.'
ton, 25 to 1 agst Bird in Hand, 30 to 1 agst Puck, 40-
to 1 agst Bay Hilton, 40 to 1 agst Newington, 40 told.
agst Mr. Verdant Green, 50 to 1 agst Astrologus,
1,000 to 10 agst The Prince, 1,000 to 10 agst Pretty
1:103e,

THE PREPARATORY CANTER.

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Before the were called to the post by Mr. Ilibburd
they mustered•
at a short distance beyond the winning-
chair, and, after
G Stand aen„l r a brief pause, they proceeded past the
sight was remarkabll the way down the straight. The
y interesting. They then cantered
hack anti were walkeder through the Paddock to prepare
Evy
for the start. movement was watched by the im-
mense masses of spectators
withie intense anxiety.
THE
When the line was first formec.the competitors were
li thron into anything but admired disordero by a mounted
f
policeman, who rode directly in front them. At the
second attempt the flags were lowered, and the 24 horses
started in compact order.
Tne first to show prominently in the fronitcr which
s the
Coroner. Behind bins was Aleppo, heading a o
comprised Fazzoletto, Vandermeulin, Cannobie,. Ar
Bay
natn'
toll-
lery, Wentworth, Bird-in-hand, Astrologus,
and Ellington, who wore clustering well together in
nearly the order named. At the top of the hill Aleppo
rushed up to the Coroner and obtained the lead, the
Coroner falling back and Vandermeulin going on se-
cond, with Fazzoletto, Bay Hilton, Artillery, Went-
worth, Cannobie, Ellington, Bird, in-Hand, and

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THE SUN, LONDON, THUMDAY

Astrologus showing well up in his wake, close
together, and pretty nearly in the order in which
we have set down their names. Aleppo carried
on the running round Tattenham Corner, and Yellow
Jack now began to draw forward, and at the Road he
took second place, with Bay Hilton's head at his neck,
and Fazzoletto and Cannobie lying close up. At the
distance, Aleppo disappeared from the front, and left
Vandermulin with a sligbt lead, Bay Hilton being se-
cond, Fazzoletto, Ellington, and Wentworth the next
three, Artillery being now beaten off. Soon afterwards,
Yellow Jack went up to Vandermulin, and raced with
him head and bead, Bay Hilton dropping back, and El-
lington biding his time, in close attendance on the first
two. Ha f-way up the distance, Vandermulin tired,
and Ellington came out, with Yellow Jack in hot pur-
suit, and, after a most exciting race in, beat him easily
by a length, half a length separating the second from
the third, and a length the third from the fourth. Van-
dermulin was fifth, and Aleppo sixth. Wentworth
was forward in the next lot. In the extreme rear Cots-
wold, Newington, Mr. Verdant Green, Astrologus, and
the Prince. Artillery was last but one, and Wandering
Willie absolutely last.
The Bentinck Plate (Handicap) of 50 sovs, for all ages ;
the winner of any race (except matches) after the
weights were published, 51b extra. One mile.
Mr. Sargent's Rip Van Winkle, by the Flying Dutch-
uyrs, an, 3 7st 31b (inc. 51b extra) (Fordham) 1
Col. James's Tom Burke, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b ...(Kendall) 2
Mr. B. Land's Enelemere, 4 yrs, 7st 131b...(J. Land) 3
Mr. T. Hughes's Treachery, 4 yrs, 7st 11Ib(D. Hughes) 4
_ Betting-6 to 4 each agst Tom Burke and Rip Van
Winkle, and sto 1 apt any other (offered). Won in a
canter by three lengths. Bad third. Treachery beaten off.
The Epsom Cup of 100 80VS added to a sweepstakes of
10 sovs each, h 7st ; 4, Bst 71b ; 5 and
upwards, 9st ; mares allowed 51b, and geldings 31b ;
any horse having run in the Derby race, without being
placed, allowed 31h. Derby course. 15 subs.
Lord Chesterfield'arypee, by Touchstone, 6 yrs, Bst
(Flatman) 1
Mr. T. Parr's Saucebox, 4 yrs, Bst 71b (Wells) 2
Mr. Howard's Coroner, 3 yrs, 6st 11Ib ...(Fordham) 3
Betting-7 to 4on Typee, sto 2 aget ,Coroner, and 5
to 1 agst Saucebox. Won by 10 lengths ; very bad
third.
The Durdan Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added, for
2-yr-olds and upwards ; optional selling weights. Half
a-mile.
Mr. Dawson's Bobby B, 3 yrs (401.), 7st 31)— (Bates) 1
Mr. E. R. Clark's Plausible, 4 yrs (401.), 7st 91b
(Snowdon) 2
The following also ran :—Cares, Alcyone, Persia, Un-
expected, The Czar, Little John, Usurer, Grey Dawn,
and Ariel.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Ceres, sto 1 aget Ariel, 6to 1
asst Little John, 8 to 1 each agst the Czir and Bobby
B, 10 to 1 agst any other offered. Bobby B made strong
running, followed by Plausible, who made a vigorous
effort to catch him, but could not quite get up, and was
at last beaten by a head; Usurer, Persia, Ceres, Ariel,
and Unexpected finished about three lengths! behind the
second. The winner was sold for 100 guineas.