The Sun.
London, England, 1856-05-28 00:00:00

Sporting Intelligence.

EPSOM, TUESDAY,—Tfq OPENING DAY.
The prelude to the Great Event which is to take place
this day, was played with, perhaps, unusual success. Al-
though the attendance of general company did not exceed
an opening day's average, yet the sport was of the most
interesting and attractive character. For the principal
events the fields were numerically important, and in cer-
tain instances speculation was briskly pursued.
The weather was warm anti genial, and in fact through-
out the day there was neither let nor hindrance to the full
enjoyment of the sport.
Still, by mere pleasure-folk, the opening (lay at Epsom
is invariably disregarded ; and, perhaps, a large majority
of the people who visit the Downs on the Derby-day,
scarcely recollect, until they see the result of the races in
print, that there was anything to excite the curiosity, or
attract the attention of sporting men on the Tuesday. To
speculators, the first day presents attractions independent
of its racing, for certain movements of deep significance
with reference to the Derby are generally made. On the
present occasion, although the betting was brisk and im-
portant with regard to certain horses only, yet the opera-
tions were particularly interesting. We have appended a
list of the latest quotations on the Downs to our account
of the proceedings, but, in order that it may be the bettor
understood, a few explanations aro necessary.
Prior to the race for the Craven stakes, Wentworth was
backed freely at 3to 1. On the success of his stable com-
panion Kalipyge, however, 5 to 2 was taken to a large
amount, and afterwards 2 to 1 was bcoked to nearly 3,000.
about him. At last, however, the current offer on the
field was 9to 4. Cannobie and Fazoletto were both well
supported at 5 to 1 each ; the former, perhaps, 'being the
better favourite of the two.
A viclent opposition set in against Vandermulin, who
was reported "shin sore," and about whom, in fact, the
most unfavourable rumours were circulated. After 15 to
1 had been laid to 300/., and to several minor sums, he
receded to 20 to 1 offered. Apropos of Vandermulin, we
may state that his owner claimed the services of Bartholo-
mew, who was also under an engagement to Mr. Bowes.
After hearing evidence on both sides, it was decided that
Bartholomew's engagement to Mr. Bowes was fully proved.
Fly-byaNight was in considerable demand. At first 15 to
1 was booked about him to several hundred pounds. The
last bet which came under our notice was 12 to 1 to 3001.
1,000 to GO was taken twelve times about Ellington.
The running of the Coroner, who has always bean re-
ported many pounds inferior to Yellow Jack, seemingly
convinced those who had discredited the rumour that the
owner of the two horses was after all best ar.quainted with
their relative merits-40 to 1 Ws% offered against the
Coroner, whilst his stable companion, Yellow Jack, was
advanced to 100 to 6 taken.
3to 1 was taken to 4001. about Scot's "lot." Tho other
quotations do not require comment.
Subjoined is a detailed account of the sport.
The Craven Stakes of 5 sous each, with 50 added ; 3-yr-
olds, 7st llb ; four, Bst 71b ; five, Set 131 b ; six and
aged, 9st ; mares allowed 51b, and geldings 31b. Last
mile and a quarter of the new Derby Course. 17 subs
Sir J. Hawley's Kalipyge, 3 yrs, Get 1011) (Salter) 1
Mr. Howard's Coroner, 3 yrs, 7st llb (Fordham) 2
Mr. T. Parr's Saucehox, 4 yrs, Bet 7Ib.
The following also ran :--Saaa Francisco, r orb Rico,
Comedy, Defiance, Lymington, Mirage, Baroneino, Fal-
staff, Bobby B, and Melissa.
Betting-5 to 4 agst Kalipyge, sto 1 each agst Saucebox
and The Coroner, 10) to S each eget Porto Rico, Melissa,
and Falstaff. The race was virtually a match between
Coroner and Kalipyge. Kalipyge made all the ruaning.
Coining round the Turn, Coroner took second place, but
failed in his effort to catch Kaiipyge, who won very cle-
verly by two lengths ; twenty :eug the between the second
anti third.
The Woodcote Stakes of 10 80V8 each, with 100 added, for
two-yr-olds ; colts, Set 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b ; the second
to receive 25 sovs out of tie stales. Now T.Y.C. 41
subs.
Mr. J. Bernard's Commotion, Set 71b (D. Hughes) 1
Mr. E. Parr's Lambourn, Bst alb (Flatinan) 2
Mr. T. Parr's Apathy, Sat 71b (Wells) 3
The following also ran : —John Peel, The Abbot, c by
Epirus—Elcot's dam, Hobgoblin, Tinwahl, c by Hernandez
—Physidis, Salonica, Electra, Fright, Cedric, Brother to
Mr. Sykes, and Martinet.
Betting —6 to 4 on Lambourn, 6 to 1 agst Commotion,
8 to 1 each eget Electa and Apathy, 12 to l each eget John
Peel and l'hysalis colt. Wort cleverly by a neck ; three
lengths between the second and third ; John Peel, Mar-
tinet, and Brother to Mr. Sykes were the next throe.
The Horton Sta kes of 5 sole each, with 30 added, for two-
yr-olds and upwards. Ortionel selling weights. New
T.Y.C. 9 subs.
Mr. Evans's Eardrop, 3 yrs (401.), Get 81b (Prior) 1
Mr. Buvill's Consternation, 3 yrs (401.). Got 81b
(Musgrove) 2
Mr. J. Evans's Sextus, G yrs (501.) Bst 51b ...(Ennis) 3
The following also ran :—Alcyone, Usurer, Caledonian,
Van Brackel, and Billingbam.
Betting-6 to lon Eerdrop, sto 1 agst Bracken. The
favourite made all the running, and won in a center by five
lengths ; a length between the second and third. The win-
ner was bought in for 1001.
Tho Epsom Summer Handicap of U sovs each, h ft, with
100 added; the winner of any rase (matches excepted)
after the weights are published 51b extra. The second

to save his stake. Ous mild and Cquarter, 29. subs.

Mr. Adkins's Flatterer, 4 yrs, 7st 31b ...............(Prior) 1
Sir C. Monck's Vindex, 6 yrs, Bst lab ...(Bartholomew) 2
Lord Anglesey's Blue Bell, 3 yrs, sst 41b (1-Iibberd) 3
The following also ran :—Ga.melmper, Roebuck, Alice,
Joshua, and Kestrel.

Betting--7 to 4 agst Alice colt, 4b 1 agst Gamekeeper,
5 to 1 agst Blue Bell, G to 1 agst Vindex, 8 to 1 agst
Joshua, 100 to 12 agat Flatterer. Won by a neck, the
second beating the third by four ,engths ; Joshua was
fourth.

The Heathcoto Plate of 50 soya ; two-yr-olds, sst 121 b ;
three, 7st 101 b ; four and upwards, Bst 71b ; mares al-
lowed 'ilb, and geldings 31b.
Mr. Y. King's Flaerow, 4 yrs, Bst 7l) (Charlton) 1
Capt. Christie's Ceres, 3 vrs, let 51b (T. Cliff) 2
Mr. Mannington's Maid of Athens, 2 yrs, sst 71b
(Fordham) 3

St. Giles and The Pony also ran.
Betting-5 to lon Flacrow, 7to 1 agst Cores, 10 to 1
agst Maid of Athens. Won by three lengths, Half a
length between the second end third. Two lengths between
the third and fourth. Pony was beaten a long way
The Manor Plate (hanlicap) of 50 sous, for all wins. The
winner of any race (matches exeepted) after the weights
were published, 51b extra. One mile.
Mr. Sargent's Rip Van Winkle, 3 yrs, Gst 121 b
(Fordham) 1
Col. James's Torn Burke 4 yrs, Bst 1.21 b (Kendall) 2
Mr. B. Land's Englemem 4 yrs, 7st 111 b (J. Land) 3
Betting-6 to 4on Eip Van Winkle, 2to 1 agst Torn
Burke. The favourite made the running', and after a fine
race from the distance wth Torn Burke, he won by half a
length. A length between the second and third,

LATEST BETTING ON THE DOWNS.
TSE DERBY.
9to 4 agst Woitatorth (taken and offered)
sto 1 agst Catnobie (taken)
sto 1 agst Paz°lotto (taken)
8 to 1 agst Artillery (taken)
12 to 1 agst Flyby-Night ttaken)
100 to 6 agst Yellow Jack (taken)
100 to 6 agat El ington (taken)
25 to 1 agst Bitd-in-Hand (taken).
30 to 1 agst Mi. Verdant Green (taken)
30 to 1 agst Pu.lk (taken)
30 to 1 agst Bar Hilton (taken)
33 to 1 agst Th. Prince (taken)
30 to 1 agst Rolerthorpe (offered)
40 to 1 agst Ckf,sviold (taken)
40 to 1 agat Coroner (offered)
3to 1 aget Scctt's lot (taken)
THE OAKS.
2to 1 apt Mncepie (taken)
TUB DERBY, 1857.
10,000 to 300 agst Blink Bonny (taken)
4,000 to 100 agat Bel Oiseau (taken)

VISIT OF PRINCE ALBERT AND THE PRINCE
OF PRUSSIA.
Yesterday Mr. Dorling was honoured with an intimation
that it was the intention of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert and Prince Frederi3 William of Prussia, with their
suite, to be present at the races this day ( Wednesday).
The Prince of Prussia was st Epsom about three years ago,
but the Prince Consort has not witnessed the race for The
Derby since " Little Wonder's year," when he presented a
whip to Macdonald, the Lida of the winner.