The Sun.
London, England, 1856-07-08 00:00:00

SPORTINd NOTB.

WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE-LOOK OUT AT
LIVERPOOL.

The July and Chesterfield. Stakes introduced some
promising "youngsters" to the public, and their future
career seems likely to be attended with important re-
sults. Mr. Howard's unfashionable bred 'un, Drumour,
proved that he deserved the high reputation which pre-
ceded him, and it is much to be regretted that he is not
in the Derby. Mr. Howard has been fortunate with his
two-yr-olds, and he merits his good luck, for he endea-
voured to command it by a liberal expenditure of money.
When he sees a nice-looking youngster which is
likely to " pay its way," the prioe does not atop
him if he wishes to become the purchaser. Amongst
the beaten horses at Newmarket was a magnificent
animal called Zuyder Zee, who is likely to be heard of
frequently in connection with next year's Derby. He
ran a green unprepared horse, and with him his trainer
has a fair chance of renewing t.4etrinmphs of the Flying
Dutchman. Like all large horses, however, Zuyder
Zee requires careful training and nursing. The Chester.
field was mainly remarkable for theAnafi, heat which it
occasioned, and the ultimate 83000 4:44(ol4Plasgow.
There was, too, a match •
the Barba colt, and it is sai.T-1 of
Anton won upwards of a thoue_
Anton, however, is not likely to - elnl2 ate the fa .0 of
his brother Andover, and seems to me. to be small and
roguish; he has, however, a good turn of speed, but his
staying powers are doubtful.

The meeting at Worcester was pleasant enough, but
book-makers scarcely found it profitable. The favourites
were in nearly every important instance successful, and
the fielders scarcely required any " finessing" on the
part of owners of horses to increase their misfortunes.
Still, the meeting wound up amidst general expressions
of indignation occasioned by certain proceedings con-
nected with the last race, The Consolation Plate. Five
horses were " telegraphed" to start, Indian Queen,
for whom Fordharn weighed, being made the favourite.
She was backed at evens against the field, and 3 to 1
was offered " bar her," odds which were in certain
quarters most industriously taken about Primrose.
When the horses were saddled no Indian Queen ap-
peared, and within a few minutes of the start her number
was withdrawn from the telegraph. The betting imme-
diately changed ; and Primrose, against whom 3 to 1
had been laid, was backed at evens. Thus were the
bookmakers placed in the hole by a most discreditable
proceeding. Until some rule is adopted to prevent
practices of this kind all confidence must be destroyed.
It is said that the owner of Indian Queen could not
" get on," and he consequently " scratched his mare ;"
his conduct in withdrawing her, however, cannot be
justified, for the placing of her number upon the tele-
graph was in itself a sort of guarantee that she would
start, and the announcement of Fordhaen for herrider was
sufficient to dispel any idea of wrong intentions. Truly
the " court of honour " which is supposed to regulate
turf affairs is sadly befouled, and the statue of the Art-
ful Dodger "faking a clye " should be put up as its pre-
siding genius.
The turf is losing many of its staunch supporters, some
of whom it will not -miss and others whom it can ill
spare. The abuses which journalists. are compelled to
point out disgust all right-minded men. To remain
silent respecting them, however, is impossible ; and the
newspaper reporter has a task not only onerous and
irksome in discharging his duties honestly, but has that
constant bugbear of the law, an action for libel, continu-
ally before him.
Messrs. Pelley and Padwick exercised a wise discre•
tion in withdrawing the action to recover the Burwell
Stakes. Report stmes, however, that the lovers of
sporting " disclosures" and those who like to see addi-
tional disgrace heaped upon the turf are not likely to be
disappointed, for the " Cannobie Case" will still be
brought into a court of law. The Marquis of Anglesey
is going on with his action for libel against the Sunday
Times, because that journal indicated how pernicious
was the precedent established by the" decision on thM
case, and pedlar. in hareleme langi2othau-eptid, ho s.
been employed bit 0.01 eadtir3tion endeavoured to pro-
tect the interests of racing men.
Mr. Topham will doubtless provide plenty of sport
at Liverpool, but the Clerk of the Weather seems
.to be at odds with him, for in place of the broad sun-
shine of last week, we have a dreary lowering sky, fitful
gusts of wind and rain, and an atmosphere raw and cold.
Should Sprig of Shillelagh be brought out for the Mer-
sey Stakes, he ought to achieve an easy victory to justi-
fy the support which he has already received for the
Derby. He is a slapping big colt, and an accident only
prevented his running at Chester on the occasion of his
"first appearance in public."
Kalipyge's 3:bs. penalty can scarcely destroy her
chance for the Lancashire Oaks. Should she not be
sent all the way from Danebury, however, the stakes
will go to Uzella.

According to the "form" which Pretty Boy has
recently displayed, he should be capable of placing the
Bentinck Handicap to the credit side of his owner's
account. The next rarne in the list is Brother to Grey
Tommy, who, however, may be reserved for the Cup.
I shall stand Mr. It. I'Anson's mount for the Trainer's
Handicap.

The Liverpool Cup, as a betting race, has been spoiled
by Typee, who has engrossed nearly the undivided at-
tention of the ring. That she is leniently handicapped
is indisputable, and her performances prove how true
are her titles to support. The movements relative to
Early Bird are somewhat perplexing. Instead of his
present price in the betting, he ought to be at about 5
or 6to 1. Whether he is intended, or not, I am, of
course, unable to determine. Should he be meant, he will
be a most dangerous opponent to Twee. Early Bird,
however, brings to my mind the old proverb which has an
ominous reference to picking up. If tberunning at Ches-
ter and Manchester afford any criterion of ability, Typee
must now make both One .Act and Pretty Boy safe. The
only three-yrs-old which I fancy is Goldhill, and I shall
select him and Types t,) do battle for me. For a c ock-
boat I shall select Lady Tatton.

The 15 Sovs. Sweepstakes I assign to Fisherman.
The Licensed Vtctuallers' Plate has 43 nominations,
amongst which the most noteworthy names appear to
be Ellermire, Lord Alfred, Grmaulua Esuriens, Ida, and
Byrsa. I may be induced to select the, first and the last
mentioned to "stand on." Until the "numbers are
up," however, it is hazardous to make a guess. The
Lancashire Produce Stakes seems a. "certainty" for
Blink Bonny.

In the absence of Ellington, West Langton may
win the Liverpool St. Leger. —Nuf

A FRESH MAN.

July 8.

Naval and Military Intelligence.

The ateam•transport Mary Hill, No. 169, arrived at
Spithead yesterday morning from the East, with 327
men of the Army Works Corps. She brought the latest
advices from Lisbon (July 1.).

The Golden Fleece steam•transport, J. Sceales, com-
mander, arrived at Spithead yesterday from the Crimea,
with detachments of Royal Artillery.
Twelve batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery were
yesterday morning brought out at an early hour, and
commenced exercise on Plurnstead-tteath, under the
command of Colonel Anderson. A. number of heavy
siege guns, each drawn by 12 horses, -were also brought
out; but, owing to the stormy state of the weather, the
drills were not continued, and the -whole returned to
camp quarters on Woolwich•commoni. This is the first
of a series of drills preliminary to the review which is
shortly to take place on Woolwich-ctommon in the pre-
sence of her Majesty and the Royal E.a,mily.
Mtitaljer .r Hawking
Ila,nwdk 'th battalion, Royal
A
9th battalion, were yesterday tnornin g inspected in front
Artillery,
Te' s
tuB..tcho CkonmeipaNny,
ix, 0 7i
I's No. 5 company,
of the head-quarters, Woolwich, bye the Acting-Com-
mandant, Col. Hardinge, N.H.
The Phoenix, 6 guns, screw steamr-sloop, was towed
down from Saltpan Reach yesterday, and taken into the
fitting basin at Sheerness to be brought forward for com-
mission.
The 20 guns
(sailing-shit 0), Capt. J. Almer
Paynte, Brilliant,
r,wasput out of No. 1 dry dock at Sheerness
yesterday, and is ordered to be out of the dockyard hands
on the 15th inst.

The Renard, 4, new. germ dean 1, vessel, is ordered
to be taken into No. 1 dry cock at sheerness to be cop-
pered, &c., preparatory to ter being commissioned.
The 11-gun screw steara-sloop battler, 200 horse
power, was yesterday taken out of W.°, 1 dock at Wool-
wich, and replaced by the gitnboats ' r my and Midge.
Two new mortar floats arrived ye si,erday morning at
Woolwich from the builder's to corn p tete the contract.
The following appointments were, nade yesterday at
the Admiralty : —G. Henle3, raids") ipman, to the Sala.
mander ; Alexander J. Blair, clerk, :to the St. Vincent.

I,ml .I.= M. ,11.

THE BEDFORD CHARITY.—The gr ai ncl total of all sums
paid out of or charged on the fu nc is of the Bedford
Charity from 1851 to the present time amounts to
5,1691., of which 2,3371. remains