The Sun.
London, England, 1858-05-19 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM SUMMER M F ETING--MESDAY.
Soon after the commencement of the sport the
wind blew a hurricane, shaking the wooden stand,
and threatening to rend the canvas from the booths.
It however soon subsided, and, with the exception
of now and then a smart shower of rain, the after-
noon turned out propitious. The course was not
so well attended as we have seen it on preceding
"opening days," but the calling off in the assem-
blage of spectators was mainly attributable to the
lowering clouds and bleak atmosphere. The high
wind exerci,,ed a most beneficial effect on the run-
ning ground, drying the gras3, and rendtring the
course generally " good going."
The preparations for the Derby Day have been
completed on the usual extensive scale. The Grand
Stand has been thoroughly cleaned and renovated,
and, should the weather be fine, this English car-
nival will be marked by its wonted gay and excit-
ing incidents. The field will not perhaps number
more than 20 runners, but the changes in the bet-
ting and the open charac'er of the race contribute
to sustain the curiosity of those persons who have
only made a venture in a private "sweep," whilst
they heighten the expectation and deepen the in-
terest with which legitimate turfites regard the
event.

Al'hough no such sudden demonstration wax
made as that which last year brought Tournament
to the foremost place in the betting, yet the ad-
vance of Toxopholiteland the retrogression of Fitz-
Roland were movements of no less imponance.
Lord Derby's horse was made the decided favoui ite,
and was most spiritedly supported. A "shade of
odds" over 4 to 1 would have been eagerly booked
about him. The success of Zuyder Zee caused his
stable companion, East Langton, to rise to 15 to 1,
taken freely. The other changes do not require
comment. We have given at the end of our repot t
the latest quotations on the course.
The Woodcote Stakes was the only event of prO-
spective• importance decided to-day. The other
races merely excites a transient interest.
Sutijo,ned i+ a return of the running :
The Craven Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for
three-year-olds and npwards. Last mile and a quarter
of the New Derby Course.. 14 subs.
Mr. W. S. S. Crawfurd's Zuyder Zee, 4yrs, Bst 71b
(Wells) 1
Mr. J. Merry's Saunterer, 4 yrs, 8-t 71b...(J. Mann) t
Mr. Howard's Theodora, 5 yrs, 8 t 81b ... (J. Goater) + I
The Ldlowing also ran .—Kelpie, My Niece, Staple-
ton, Gemma di Vergy, Fright, Wanderer, Brother to
Bird-on-the-Wing, Mufti, and Mentmore.
Betting-5 to 2 acid Saunterer, 7to 2 agst
8 to 1 agst Zuyder Zie, 10 to 1 each aget Mentmore and
My Niece, 12 to 1 agst Brother to Bird-an the-Wing,
anti 100 to 6 agst Theodora.
Won by a head ; a dead heat for second place ; My
Niece way a moderate fourth, Kelpie a bad filth, Gemma
di Vergy sixth, Brother to Bird-on-the-Wing was next
The Manor Plate (Handicap) of 50 sovs. Winners ex•ra.

Th.ree-quarte'ra if a mile,

Sir L. Newman's Pete; Flat, 5 yrs, Bst 131 b (BaCes) 1
Mr. C. Dresser's Perjury, 4 yrs, Est 71b ...(Challoner) 2
Mr. Sonthby's Rio, 4 yrs, 6st 10lb (Pricrl 3
The following also ran :—Vulcan, hider, Vision,
Abron, Massacre, Grand Duchess, and Fly-by-bay.
Betting-3 to 1 agst Grand Duchess, 4to 1 agst Mas-
sacre, 6 to 1 agst Peter Flat.

Won by tht;e-quarters of a length ; a head between
the second and third ; Abron and Grand Duchess were
fourth and fifth close together, about three lengths
behind Rio; Vulcan was sixib.
The Woodcote Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added ;
for two-year-olds colts, B.t 71b; fillies, Bit 4lb. The
second to receive 25 FOVS out a the stakes. New
T.Y.C. Six furlongs. 52 subs.
Mr. T. Parr's Merryman, Bst 71b ...(Bates) 1
Mr. Alexander's King-at-Arms, Bat 71b...(R. Cotten) 2
Mr. La Alert's Zitella, 84 7,b (J. Goat-I) 3
The followlog also ran :—Nu:fi-ld, Four-leaved Sham-
rock, Velocity, Lovett, Nassau, Attraction, Enfield,
Marske, Old Robert, The Pirate, Farmer's Daughter
filly, Northampton, Carlotta, Cyntbia, and The Dane.
Betting-4 to 1 agst Merryman, 6to 1 each asst
Northampton, Marske, and Zitella, 7 to 1 agst Eafield,
12 to 1 agst King-at-Arms.
Marske led to the road, where Merryman took up the
running, with Zitella, Northampton, Marske, King-at•
Arms, and Enfield next in pursuit. Before reaching the
di,tat.ce Northampton was beaten, and King-at-Arms
soon afterwards became third. At the Grand Stand
Zitella got her bead in front, but Merryman disposed of
her in the next few strides, and won by half a length ;
same distance between the second and third ; Manske
was a moderate fourth, Enfield was fifth. OH Robert
The Dane, Pirate, Velocity, and Northampton
formed the next lot. Lovett, who got badly off, was
last throughout.
Prior to the race Mr. Le Meet lodged an objection to
'Enfi Id, on the ground that the colt is three years old.
The Rous Stakes, a Free Handicap of 20 cove. each,
10 ft. in case of acceptance, with 200 added. Winners
extra. One mile.
Colonel Martyn's Nereus, 4 yrs, Est 121 b (Plumb) 1
Lord Chesterfield's La Fille du Regiment, 3 yrs,
6st 3lb (Challoner) 2
Mr Le Mert's Bel Esperanza, 4 yrs, 7st 3 b, (French) 3
The folfowing also ran :—Vanity, Barba colt, Gin,
Lord Stanley, Scribbler, Bannockburn, King William,
Sprightliness, and Vrow.
Betting-7 to 4 eget La Fide du Regiment, 7to 1
each sg-t Nereus and Scribbler, 8 to 1 each ag4 Vanity
and Vrow, 10 to 1 ag't Gin, 100 to 8 each agst Bel
Esperarza and King William.
Won easily by half a length ; three quarters of a
length between the second and third; Spr:gbtliness and
Scribbler was fourth and qf h, el >se to;ether, about two
lengths behind the third ; Gin was next. Vrow got
vary badly off, and never got within a hundred yards of
her horses.
The Horton Stakes of 5 soya'. each, with 30 added, for
two-yr-olds and upwards ; optional selling weights,
&c. New T.Y.C. 6 furlongs. 7 subs.
Lord Wilton's Rhisus, 4 yrs, (401.), Bat (Flatnian) 1
Mr. Blanton's PollylJolansan, 3 yrs (401.) 6 t Bth

(~• Edwards) 2
Mr. W. Day Odd Fellow, 2 yri (400 44 101 l)

(J. Adams) 3
The following also ran :—Bucellas, Minster, Colum-
bine, and Go-a-head.
Betting-5 to 2 aget Pony Johnson, 4to 1 each agst
Rhisus and Odd Fellow.
Won easily by half a length ; a neck between the
second and third.
Soon after starting Columbine, who has only ono eye,
bolted, broke the chains, fell, and unseated her rider ;
neither horse nor jockey was hurt.
The winner was sold for 120 guineas.
The Heathcote Plate of 50 sov., for two-yr-olds and
upwards. ILlf-a-mile.
Mr. Copperthwaite's Lady Kingston, 2 yrs, sst lib
(A. war 1
Mr. Fish'ers New Brighton, aged, Sot 4a.) ( Ed ds)
Hughe,) 2
Mr. Mellish's Oracle, 2 yrs, 5:,t. 716 (Ousts,nc,) 3
The following also ran:—Conceit, Clara, Puritan,
Young S) kee, and filly, by
Betting-5 to 4 agst New Brighton, 7to 2 agst La iy
Kingston, 10 to 1 ag4 any other (offered).
Won by a heat, two lengths between the second and
third, a bead between the third and fourth, and fourth
and filth ; the others were tailed off.
LATEST DERBY BETTING ON THE COURSE.
4 to 1 aget Toxopholite (taken and offered)
Bto 1 aget Fitz-Roland (taken)
10 to 1 agst Beadsman (offered)
11 to 1 aget Eclipse (taken)
12 to 1 agst Ancient Briton (taker)
15 to 1 sgst East Langton (taken)
15 to 1 agat Sedbury (taken)
16 to 1 aget Happy Land (taken)
20 to 1 aget The Hadji (taken)
20 to 1 agat Dltto (taken)
20 to 1 agst Physician (taken)
20 to 1 agst Longrange (off,tred)
25 to 1 agst Ethiopian (taken)
50 to 1 agst Deceiver
50 to 1 agut Jordan

Additional DerLy "Scratchingl."—Mentrnore, Bra-
vissimo, Farmer's Son, C'urier, Antinous, GA], Saline,
Flying Duke, Jack Horner, and The Seneschal.

Racing Fixti

tres for 1858.
NE.

J
Aicot 1
Hampton
Newton 9
Beverley Summer 16
Bibury Club l6
Stockbridge l7

Winchester ,.18
Chelmsford
Newca.Ce-oh-Tyne
Abingdon 04
Cal lisle 09
Shrewsbury 29

Liverpo3l l4
Nottingham 00
Stamford
Marlborough ............23
Goodwood ..................2i

AUG

UST.
York 18
Radcliffe 23
Egham ................... 24
Hereford 26
Stockton 26
Lich field 3O
Great Yarmouth 3l

:MBER.
Monmouth 23
ManoheaterAuturun 24
Newmarket F 0 28
Walsall 29
Northallerton 3O