The Sun.
London, England, 1858-07-21 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

A GLANCE AT GOODWOOD.
The Riorios of Cloc-Iwood Dot be diminished.
Fine weather will only be required for the approach-
ing meeting to take rank wits the most successful
of its predecessors. There will be the same array of
"beauty and chivalry" in the grand stand, and
the same exciting sport that have been associated

with Goodwood, since the gathering suddenly

sprung from a mere yeomanry Meeting, got up by the
Dukes of Richmond exclusively for the amusement

of their tenants. The late Lord George Bentinck,
indeed, advanced the meeting to a prosperity
with that energy and determination which marked

his character, and although, since the breaking up
of the Duke of Richmond's racing establishment,
the meeting has not been conducted with that
spirit and tact which founded its popularity, yet it
has not been allowed to "dwindle to nothing"
from mismanagement or an indifference to its
fortunes.

The programme has been already conned and
studied by all tutfites, who are as well acquainted
with its contents as a schoolboy is with the ques-
tions in a " Guide to Knowledge." The racing is
likely to produce a material effect on St. Leger
speculations, and it may direct the betting on the
Derby of '59 into quite new channels. Referring
to the pages of "Ruff," the Gratwicke Stakes,
with its 17 nominations, first presents itself.
This event will perhaps be devoid of importance,
for Toxophilite, withihis Gibs. allowanc,,, must hit
the target of success, especially as his most for-
midable competitors on paper seem to be Mont-
more and the Gala colt.

The Ham Stakes will, perhaps, bring out three
or four animals of whom great expectations are
entertained. The most successful public performer
amongst the nominations is Mayonaise, who has a
6 lbs. allowance. She will encounter Antonio

(brother to Anton), and the Heroine of Lucknow, a
filly of whom the Newmarket folk are very proud.
Merryman, despite his extra weight, will perhaps
add the Lavant Stakes to his list of wins, unless
indeed Mutineer, of whom I have received a favour-
able report, be able to make him strike his colours.
It is rumoured, however that John Scott's, horses
are for the most part on the sick list, and should
this be true very little mischief will be apprehended
from Whitewall at Goodwood.

Wednesday's list has the Stakes for its principal
attraction, and the Roman Candle will, it is ex-
pected, shine with additional brilliancy for it. That
he is weighted leniently enough it must be con-
fessed, but " The Candle" may be snuffed out.
Rosati is literally turned loose, but she possesses no
form, and according to public running it must be
confessed that Fright and Gemma di Vergy are
entitled to serious consideration. With the excep-
tion of the Goodwood Derby, for which Ethiopean
may be brought out to oppose Eclipse, Wednes-
day's list does not at present require further
notice.

The Cup will be the "great go" of the week, and
both France and America may send horses into the

arena. The French champion will be Ventre St.
this—facetiously called in the ring "Venture Your
Grease''—and onr " Allies" may again bear our
most prized turf trophy from this country.
Blink Bonny will, it is said, make her "first
appearance in public since her severe indisposition"
for the Sixth Memorial Stakes. I could almost wish
that she may not win, for if she fail, according to
the conditions of the race the per centage—about
7001.—which has been deducted from the stakes,
will be added to a handicap next year. The Eighth
Memorial will occasion an interesting two-yr-old
race ' • and Merryman may be called upon to mea-
sure his strength against the slashing North Lin-
coln for the Findon Stakes. Then there are the
Stewards' and the Chesterfield Cups, and the Nur-
sery, for all of which large entries have been ob-
tained, and altogether the prospect of a glorious
week is bright enough.
The Nottingham meeting has been a compara-
tive failure. Messrs. Barber and Saxon, with their
" resuscitated" Pretty Boy, won the handicap, and
indeed had the lion's share of good things.
The gathering which will take place to-morrow
and Friday at Stamford will be more distinguished
for its quietness than for its sport. Wrestler may
win the St. Leger • Pandora will have only Rare
Avis to fear for the Collyweston Stakes, and Sir
Hercules will carry off the 50 Sovs. Sweepstakes.
Haymaker will win the Burghley Stakes. The
Ketton Stakes ought to be won by Leontes, and
the Gold Cup I shall of course assign to Fisherman.
The Marlborough list looks well, and its promise is
likely to be fully realised. The Severnake Forest
Handicap seems likely to fall to either Scourge or
Sampson. The 10 Sovs. Sweepstakes will excite
much interest. The race will, in my opinion, lie
between Cantine and Zitella, and for the Members'
Plate I shall select the Gala colt.
A FRESH MAN.

NOTTINGHAM JULY MEETING.—TURSDAY.
The Rabin Hood Stakes of 10 soya each, with 60 added;
f r two-yr-olds ; colts, gat 71b ; fillies, Sat 31b ; winners,
extra ; the second to save his stake, T.Y.C. 18 subs.
Mr. Copeland's The Woman in Black, by Surplice,
Bst 31b (Snowden) 1
Mr. La Mart's Zitella, Bst 101 b (inc. 71b ex.)...(Bates) 2 '
Mr. S. Williams's Blackmail, Bst 71b (Fordham) 3
The following also ran :—Venison filly, Lily, and
Spratton.
Betting—Even on Zitella, 5 to 1 each agst Black-
mail and Spratton, 6 to 1 agst The Woman in Black.
Won by a head ; a length and a half between the
second and third ; a length between the third and fourth;
same distance between the fourth and fifth ; Spratton,
who was run against at the last turn, was beaten off.
The Short Stakes of 5 soya each, with 30 added, for
tbree•yr-olds and upwards. Optional selling weights,
&e. Straight half mile.

Mr. J. Thompson's Sans Culotte, 4 yrs (1001.) Bst 51b
(Aldcroft) 1
Mr. J. Osborne's Princess of Orange, 4 yrs (501) let
71b
Mr. J. Dawson's Badsworth, 4 yrs (501.) let 101 b
(French) 3
Betting-5 to 4 agat Sans Culotte, 6to 4 agat Bads-
worth, 4 to 1 agat Princess of Orange.
Won by a head; a length between the second and third.
There was no advance upon the selling price.
The Nottinghamshire Handicap of 20 soya each, 10 ft',
and 5 only if declared, with 200 added ; the second to
receive 50 soya out of the stakes, and the third to save
his stake ; winners extra. Two miles and a quarter.
Mr. Barber's Pretty Boy, 5 yrs, 7st (Snowden) 1
Mr. Peters' Gammon, 3 yrs, Sat 12:b (Challoner) 2
Mr. Barber's Hamlet, 4 yrs (in. 51b extra), Est 71b
(Bray) 3
The following also ran :—Dred, Esperance, and Con•
tention.

Betting-3 to 1 agst Pretty Boy, 4to 1 each agst
Esperance, Gammon, and Contention, 5 to 1 apt
Hamlet.

Contention made the running to just below the die•
tance, where Pretty Boy took the lead, and ran home all
easy winner by half a length ; five lengths between the
second and third.

Mr. Barber declared to win with Pretty Boy.
The Castle Plate Handicap of 50 soya ; winners extra;
T. Y. C.
Mr. J. Osborne's Trabuco, 3 yrs, sst 121 b (Challoner) 1
Mr. Barber's Abron, 3 yrs, sat 81b (Grirnsha%)
Mr. T. Dawson's Drcd, 3 yrs, I.t 1010 (Madden)
'lb. I,l,,owing also ran :—Massacre, Gipsy Girl, and
Sleight of Hand colt.
Bet ting-7 to 4 eget Abron, 2 to 1 agst Trabuno, 4 to
1 agst Massacre.
A good race, won by a neck ; the others beaten off.
The Sherwood Handicap of 5 soya each, with 40 added ;
winners extra • gentlemen riders; professionals, 6lb
extra. Oue mile and a quarter. 11 subs.
Mr. Saxon's Samson, 3 yrs, 84 81b (car. Bst 91b)
(Mr. Edwards) 1
Mr. Copeland's Thornhill, 3 yrs, 9st 2lb (inc. 31b
(Mr." G; S. Thompson)
Captain Vernea's Turret, 3 yrs, Bst 121 b (inc. 61b ex.)
(Wilberforce) 3
Betting-6 to 4 each agst Samson and Thornhill, 3
to 1 agst Turret.
Won by three lengths; four lengths between the se.
cond and third.

The Stand Plate Handicap of 50 soya; winners extra.
Half a mile straight.
Mr. Copperthwaite's Lady Kingston, 2 yrs, (inc. 51b
extra) 54 91b + 1
Mr. R. Sot on's d;shon, 3 yrs, 64 71b 't 2
Mr. Baldwinson'a Lizzie, 3 yrs, Est
Eight ran. Lady Kingston won the deciding heat by
two lengths. . _

The following also ran :—Mrs. Stowe, Inniskillevy
Artist, Bradley, and AFred.
The County Members' Plate did not fill.

ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB.

This club, now numbering upwards of 500 members,
sailed yesterday its second match of the season, for throe
prizes, the first of which was a very handsome silver claret
jug. The competing yachts were of the third class, and
the following was the entry list:—
Yachts. Tons. Owners.
Julia 8 ... P. Turner, Esq.
Blue Bell 6 J. Ridgway, Esq.
Atalanta 4 ... T. and T. N. Talfourd, Esqre•
Little Mosquito 8 ... E. T. Bulmer, Esq.
Contrary to expectation with so small a fleet, a fine ex'•
citing race took place. The late conquests of the Mosquito
had randered her so strongly the favourite that she was
freely backed at 2 and 3 to 1 against the others, although
the Julia had undergone some improvements, and had the
scientific and export crew of the Zillah on board, with Mr.
E. linibbs at her helm. Th.:, race, however, finished thus
h. m. s.
Julia ... 4 28 40
Mosquito ... ... 4 32 10
Blue Bell ... ... 5 5 30
Mr. Arcedeckne, the commodore, presented the prizes.

CRICKET.-- •PLAYERS V. GENTLEMEN,—This match w
brouglit to a conclusion last evening in favour of the
Players by 285 ;um Score :—Players, let inning,'
115 ; 2d innings, 299, Gentlemen, let inning*, 52 ;2a
innings, 77.