The Sun.
London, England, 1856-04-09 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

THICK-COMING FANCIES.

The recent operations in the Turf Market on the
Epsom Events have been neither determined nor mysti-
'fying. The remarks which were published in The Sun
an Monday last have been unaffected by them, and no
necessity exists for altering. the statements or modifying
the opinions which were then set forth. The move
ments of the cognoscenti, too, have proved that my judg-
ment was not at fault when I warned the reader of the
Hospitality likely to be experienced on the Downs, and
prepared them for the introduction of Smack into the
market.

Fishermen is fluctuating considerably on the sea of
speculation. For the City and Suburban St. Hubert has
drifted steadily before a brisk trade wind into the lead-
ing position, whilst Fisherman scarcely makes head
against the current of opposition which has set in against
him. To explain these changes is some what difficult; many
persons apparently believe them to be caused by the
supposition that Mr. Parr's and Mr. Howard's interest
in the race ara identical, whilst others trace the origin
of the movements to the conviction which is now widely
entertained respecting the superiority of St. Hubert's
pretensions. On Monday I wrote as follows :—"I fancy
the race will be between him (St. Hubert)and Fisherman,
and I' shall not be surprised to see the black jacket
awl orange cap triumph over the puce jacket
with white sleeves." The betting has strengthened this
opinion. Still, despite the hostility arrayed against
Fisherman, my fancy for the horse is not entirely de-
stroyed. I still deem him a most dangerous antagonist.
Hospitality enjoyed only a brief season of popularity.
It was reported that in private he had done wonders
with; Ellermire, who, however, has now superseded him
in the betting. Ellermire has received some support,
but no' decided demonstration has been made in her
favour. Should she be " wanted" she will indubitably
run forward. Winkfield will show, it is said, both for
this event and the Metropolitan ; I am afraid, however,
h:s owner has no such slice of luck in store for him
at Epsom as winning either of the large handicaps.
New Brighton is, it is whispered, somewhat unprepared ;
were he all right I should not certainly deem his chance
unworthy of consideration. Sir Rowland Trenchard
will represent Messrs. Barber and Saxon's interest, and
should he prove " kind " he may run well. Boer has
reappeared in the betting with some force ; he belongs
to a diver " party" who, when in earnest, seldom make
a mistake. Boer is weighted with much leniency, and
will doubtless be formidable. Bubble showed a good
turn of speed last year, and his; party entertain hopes of
his chance for this race. He was somewhat freely sup-
ported on Monday, and in consideration of his running
for the two-years-old Stakes at Epsom Summer Meeting,
and his subsequent performance in good company at
Goodwood, I am induced to believe that the outlays
which have been made in his favour are quite warranted.
Still whether it will be a case of Bubble and Squeak for
hackers or layers, I am at present unable to determine.
Sir George is much talked about, but I am disinclined
to be numbered amongst his partisans.
I have no desire to alter the opinion which I expressed
on Monday. The result of the race will, I fancy, be in
favour of