The Sun.
London, England, 1867-04-29 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

Now that one can look at the result of the Two Thou-
sand Guineas with impartial eyes, the difficulties which
appeared to beset the backers in selecting a trustworthy
champion.for the Great National Event, run on the 22d of
May, appear to have almost entirely disappeared ; and there
can be no doubt, on this occasion, the Duke of Beaufort
has a far more likely chance of success—and I am sure his
grace will have the best wishes of the public on his be-
half—than when the overrated Rustic represented the
Danebury interests last year. Vauban, who ran like a
thorough-brad race horse, won, to my thinking, in the
commonest of mnteTs, and as he is one Of the gamest
horses that ever :galloped over a Derby course, it
cerpainly reduces . that race to a narrow com-
pass. Of the few horses, except extreme outsiders,
now likely to distinguish themsel yes, only Dragon, The
Rake, and D'Estonrnerremain. Trocadero would not be irn-
proved by the kicking he received front Julius, and as it is
now reported that the last-named horse is far inferior to
his stable companion, Count La Grange must have a great
chance of repeating his Gladiateur triumph.
I know up to
the last moment before the accident to his unfortunate
jockey—ll. Griinshaw—he thought D;•agon's chance second
to none; and believing Lint to be a sound, good horse, I
should recommend an investment on him at his present
price. The Rake, on his last year's form, it he can get
over the distance, is also bound to attract the Judge's
attention. Ho was decidedly the best performed
two year old out, having proved himself, through
Cellina, better than The Hermit, setting aside
the easy manner in which ho beat Achievement for the
Middle Park Plato. Whether that filly was out of form
or not, I venture to predict a repetition of her defeat
whenever they meet on similar terms. Having expressed
an . opinion on several occasions lately that Hermit is an
infirm horse, I cannot believe' in his chance, although if
sound he must possess a wonderful one, looking at
Knight of the Garter's running in the Two Thousand
Guineas last week.

The Chester programme is of the usual magnitude, and
the meeting bids fair to rival any of its predecessors in
point of racing and patronage. The Wynnstay Handicap
will probably go to Go oJERAT, unless LEAP YEAR should be
amongst the starters, and ho is sure to pay his 'way dur-
ing the season. It reads like 9. certainty in the Eaton
Plate for CRIBISA or THALASSIUS, whichever represents
• Lord Stamford's interest, and next to tliem I fancy LA
MAUDITE. The Mostyn Stakes reads like a good thing for
LADY HIGHTHORN. Of the 20 horses entered for the Ches-
terfield Stakes, my opinion is decidedly in favour of
ARUNDEL, although if The Hunstman should come to the
post he must, with all his weight, have a chance from his
running with old Saccharometer at Warwick. The Pala-
tine Stakes, with selling conditions and allowances, &c., is
best left alone. The other stakes run on the first day have
not yet closed.
On Wednesday the Great Produce Stakes will certainly
go to Lord Stamford's representative; probably HEL-
VELLYN ; and QUEEN OF TRUMPS ought to have no diffi-
culty in securing The Flying Handicap for Lord Bateman
unless MONGREL, by no means badly in, gives us a taste of
her quality. The Dee Stand Cup ought to be won by
' FEODOR or Cliff's representative, and I see nothing to beat
VOLUNTEER in the City Members' Plate, the distance, six
furlongs, being farther than The Queen of Trumps usually
travels successfully. The following list comprises all
those animals from whom I anticipate the winner of the
Chester Cup will turn up :
Horse. Age. Weight. Jockey.
Rama
Lecturer

Tormentor
Moulsey
Caithness
Archimedes
Lucifer
Gomera
Miss Havelock
Madame Cleopatre
Amanda colt
Leases
Surney
Bracken
Sunflower filly
Weather Star..... 3
Rama proved himself a thorough race horse on several
occasions last season, and it only requires him to come
well to the post to give a satisfactory account of all his
competitors, and especially.of Lecturer and Gomera, both
of whom would have to succumb to him. Not being in
the secret of his noble owner's intentions, however, I can-
not dispute the great chance John Day's selected animal
must have, although, if it be Lecturer, I am at a loss to know
the reason why Quick March, or rather Miss Havelock,
should not beat him again, as she was not half prepared
for the Northamptonshire Stakes, and is a great deal more
fit to run for the Cestrian prize than she was then.
Tormentor, it is to be hoped, will go better in the actual
race than she does in the market. Moulsey is remarkably
well in, but the on horse will not like the distance. If
Caithness comes fresh to the post lie is bound to hold a
conspicuous position in the race, but the only geol policy
iu his case will be to follow the money. Archimedes has
a temper which may expose itself over such a course
as the Roodee, otherwise it will not surprise me to
see him for ward iu the actual race. Lucifer has been.
highly tried, backed for a lot of good money, and is, I think,
sure to get a'place. Madame Chibpatre, 'Amanda colt, and
Leases, will all be beat by Mr. Wood's mare. The only
other that attracts my attention is The Sunflower filly,
whose running lately stamps her as the host three year
old engaged. To sum up the different merits of the field,
I expect to see Rama, John Day's best, Lucifer, Archi-
medes, Miss Havelock, and Sunflower filly occupy the most
forward positions; and I believe in MISS HAVELOCK
winning, with LUCIFER for a situation ; at the same time
ARCHIMEDES appears to be next very dangerous.

Notwithstanding there are 34 nominations for the Two
Year Old Plate, run. on Thursday, there is very little
doubt LADY HAWTHORN will prove herself too good for all
comers. For the Cestrian Handicap 1 prefer HoisTEIN,
unless he should have incurred a 101 b. penalty by previ-
ously winning the Chester Cup, when CONUNDRUM must
take a deal of beating. The Dee Stakes will probably
bring out The Rescue, Blinkhoolie, Premier, and Captain
Kidd; at any rate, if the field is swelled by others, it is
not very likely they will interfere with the result. Lord
Coventry's horse has been backed for good money for the
Chester Cup, which is a convincing proof the stable think
well of him ; still my opinion is in favour of CAPTAIN
KIDD, who wound up his performances last season by beat-
ing Commissioner, Jeannie Deans, and Misfortune in a can-
ter. The Marquis of Westminster's Plate depends a good
deal upon previous running, but MISTLETOE should be
very near winning. The Welter Cup will be won by
BRICK.
Of Friday's racing, in the Badminton Stakes, Lord
STAMFORD will most likely furnish tho winner, unless,
CAWDOR should beat his selected one. The btewards
of
Cup is between IfosEsTy and IIAMA, and in the absence
Vauban, KNIGHT OF THE GARTER should win the second
Beaufort Biennial Stakes. The other races which take
place on that day are bAter left to the judgment of your
readers

A FRESH MAN

The colt by Lampton out of Lampada, 2 yrs, has been
named Duffer.
The four year old filly by Dundee out of Leprosy has
been sold to go to India.
COLOURS OF RIDERS.—Mr. Joseph 8011, chocolate, with
yellow spots, yellow sleeves and cap ; Mr. Charles Surface,
black and white hoops.
SNOWSTORM.—Mr. Leighton has named his four year old
colt by Lord Fauconberg (winner of 'the Hunt Cup at
Thirsk this year) Snowstorm.
We are requested to state, as some uncertainty appears
to exist on the subject, that Hugely Horse Fair will com-
mence on Saturday, June 1, and terminate on the following
Thursday, the 6th.
The match between Lord Lyon and Lord Glasgow's
colt by Young MelbournolS to be run on Monday in the
Second October Meeting, instead of Monday in the Hough-
ton Meeting.
NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.—Mr.Sutton and Capt.
Coventry have made'a match foa,ooo- goys, 500 ft., to run
Lord. Lyon and Viridis, weightferago,. Rowley Mile, on
the first day of the above meeting. Mr. Sutton has also
matched Lord Lyon against Rama for 1,000 sovs, 300 ft.;
the race to take place over the Beacon Course during the
same week, no day mentioned.
BETTING AT NEWMARKET.—Late on Thursday nigh
after the rooms were closed 6,000 to 3,000 was taken about
Lecturer for the Chester Cup with a race, and even 5,000
laid on Blair Athol's foals against Stockwell's for the
Derby of 1870.
DEATH OF MR. GEORGE DAWSON.—The death' of Mr
George DAW6OII, of Middleham, took place a few days ago.
after a short illness, and he was buried on Sunday last.
He was the oldest son of the late M. Dawson, trainer, 01
Gullane, and brother to Mr. Thomas Dawson, Mr. Joseph
Dawson, Mr. Matthew Dawson, and Mr. John Dawson.
Ho was starter at many of the north country meetings,
including Kelso, Ripon, Thirsk, Catterick, 13everley, &C.,
and was respected by all who knew
BORDER HUNT S TEEPLECIIASES. —We observe by the
Calendar thAt the 20st match between Mr. Chirnsido and
Mr. Calder was for 200 cow, and not 100, as stated ou
the cards. We believe that Mr. Calder carried -10 st 71b
dead weight.
ALDERSILOTT RACES.—WO are requested by Capt. Fife
to state that Toni Steele, and not Don Carlos, was second
in the 'Cavalry Brigade Cup Steeplechase at the late Alder-
shott Meeting.
FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—The engine of the
10.30 morning express train from Leeds to London, on the
Midland Railway, ran off the line near the Methley Junc-
tion, t‘bout eight miles front Leeds, ou Wednesday last.
The engine-driver, named Frank Morgan, of Leedon s, was
thrown off the engine, was run over, and killed t
spot. The stoker also was a good deal injured, and was
removed to the Leeds Infirmary, where one of his arms
was amputated. Happily the passengers in the train
suffered no material injury, Though they were a good deal
shaken. After rather :I*re than au hour's delay they pro-
ceeded on their journey. The • precise cause of the acci-
dent hail net been clisceTered.