The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-06 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

THE CESAREWITCH AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
The publication of the handicaps for the Cesarewitch
and Cambridgeshire has been the most important sporting
incident since I last-- addressed the reader. The weights
were anticipatell withtno little eagerness during the early
part of Monday morning, and at the different houses where
racing men most do congregate several heavy wagers were
made relative to certain animals. Few people, however,
were very near in their guesses, and this fact showed how
well the authorities in Old Burlington-street had kept the
handicaps secret. Before the weights were announced
Warlock had been in much demand, at 25 to 1, and even
when it became known that he had the steadying impost of
Bst 91bs, the "fondness" of his partisans underwent no
diminution, and he rose five points higher in the betting.
lOst 41b must be deemed a stopper for old Fisherman, and
why the handicapper should call upon him to concede
231bs to Warlock, who last year beat him at
even weights it is somewhat difficult to discover., By the
way, rumour asserts that Fisherman has again changed
owners. Some people declare that he is now the property
of " Mr. Holland," whilst others say that he has reverted
to Mr. T. Parr. To return to the Cesarewitch. Although
the list of imports displays certain discrepancies—as in the
case just alluded to—it must be acknowledged by the most
carping critic that the handicaps for the two great races
have been framed with a studied care and impartiality.
The scales of justice could not, perhaps, have been more
evenly balanced. The pretensions of Warlock demand the
first consideration, on account of the important position to
which he has been advanced in the betting. Last year,
with 21bs. more on his back, he finished in the front rank.
Referring to the pages of " Ruff," I find the result of the
Cesarewitch of 1857 thus stated :—" A dead heat with
Prioress, El Hakin, and Queen Bess. Fright finished close
under the chair, two lengths off, and about a length behind
him in the middle of the course, Zigzag was fifth, half a
length in advance of Warlock, who was sixth. Odd Trick,
Martinet, and The Brewer were next, about half a length
from Warlock, close together. Saunterer was next, with
his nose at Warlock's quarters. The next lot comprised
Mons. Dobler, Eloquence, and Renown. The last lot
comprised Fisherman, Lima (who broke down), Gunboat,
Black Tommy and Poacher, the latter being the absolute
last." Last year Fisherman conceded only 61b to War-
lock, who finished many lengths in advance of him, and for
that performance Fisherman has now to give "the roan"
231 b. Prodigious! I cannot subscribe to the general
opinion, however, that Warlock is "well in." On turning
to the Ascot running—which, perhaps, is some extenuation
for the handicapper's making Fisherman give him three-
and-twenty pounds—it will be seen that he figured wretch-
edly for the Gold Cup. He will, too, find Zuyder Zee bad
to beat, and will certainly, have some trouble to dispose of
Special License, to whom he has to concede 91b—about 21b
more than "weight for age." Vanity, with 161 b more
than she carried for the Chester Cup, next attracts attentioa;
but to both her and Warlock I should prefer The Peer. A
little further down the list stands Mr. Sykes, aged, 7st Slb
—well in enough—but his legs are doubtful. Then comes
Somerset, 7st 51b, and he will " keep safe" many that are
more heavily handicapped. Poodle certainly seems most
leniently treated, and should he meet Prioress at Warwick
we shalThe better able to estimate his chance. At present
lam inclined to look favourably upon him. Prioress, 5 yrs
7st 21b, has not been badly treated, and the other American,
Charleston, 5 yrs, Est 131 b, is turned loose. In his sporting af-
fairs at least John is just to Jonathan. Anton may be slightly
improved in temper by the operation which he has under-
gone since he last appeared in public, !Jut el tll,lrig-h he is
not severely paralysed I cannot place faith in him. Life-
boat, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b ; Turnstall Maid, 3 yrs, 6st 121 b, are
next to my liking, and casting my eye farther down the list
my attention is attracted by Wrestler, 3 yrs, Est 71b; Satin-
stone, 3 yrs, 6st; Scribbler, 3 yrs, sst 131 b ; Zouave, 3 yrs,
sst 101 b ; Swale, 3 yrs, sst 101 b ; Cock-a-doodle-doo, 3 yrs,
sst 71b ; Queen Bess, 4 yrs, sst 21b ; and Turned Loose,
3 yrs, 4st 101 b.
The handicap for the Cambridgeshire was evidently cast
in the same mould with that for the Cesarewitch. The
names which I have " spotted " for it are Madlle. de Chan-
tilly, Beadsman, Kestrel, Rosa Bonheur, Sweet William,
Sneeze, The Peer, the Physalis colt, Orchehall, Zouave,
Cock-a-doodle-doo, Satinstone, Scribbler, Tricolour (tare
spots for her), The Grand Secret, and Eurydice. When
the acceptances are published, I shall have an opportunity
of discussing more searchingly the comparative chances.
The Warwick programme promises well, and a most
important meeting will be celebrated under the shadow of
the Castle. Certain St. Leger movements will, too, doubt-
less be made, and altogether the meeting is likely to be
marked by several incidents of significance. By the way,
report states that Fitz-Roland bad a spin with Beadsman
on Saturday last. The proceedings, therefore, at the Cor-
ner this afternoon, and at 'Warwick to-morrow, will be
watched with some curiosity. Graeculus Esuriens, who
has been schooling Toxopholite, will run for the Leaming-
ton Stakes, more, I should presume, for the purpose of
testing his form, for I do not think that his party deem him
capable of getting over two miles of ground with success.
Without referring to every animal likely to start, I shall at
once record my vote of confidence in favour of Somerset and
Tunstall Maid.

Sir Hercules, with his 51b. allowance, ought to be able to
win the Castle Stakes, For the Shorts I shall select Folly