The Sun.
London, England, 1858-09-21 00:00:00

PRICE 4D. STAMPED, SD.

which was somewhat damaged at GoodiYood, it
brought Promised Land into increased demand for
the next year's Derb3% For the last. race on the
first day Shafto came in first, but his jockey being
21bs. overweight, he was disqualified, and the race
was awarded to the second horse. The rules of
racing state, that " Each jockey shall be allowed
21bs. above the weight specified for his horse to
carry, and no more," and, as Charlton, the rider of
Shafto, only just drew 21b., it was contended that
no rule had been broken, and that the horse ought
not to be disqualified. The case was heard by the
stewards the next day, and they decided
that the jockey having drawn the 21bs. was
more than 2lbs. over weight. Their decision
is important, as it will prevent a similar question from
arising on a future occasion. Its correctness, how-
ever, has been widely questioned, but in support of
the stewards' ruling the following passage from the
" Merchant of Venice " has been cited :
" But just a pound of flesh : if thou tak'st more,
Or less, than just a pound—be it. so much
ma],cs it or heavy in the substance,
Or the division of the twentieth-part
Of one poor scruple; nay, if the scale do turn
But in the estimation of a hair,
Thou diest."

The St. Leger day lost none of its prestige. The
withdrawal of Fitz-Roland (who broke down badly
the week before), the sudden rise of Eclipse and
Volta, and the hostility which was in certain quar-
ters arrayed against roxophilite, contributed to
keep alive the curiosity of the public. People were
strong in their faith in Toxophilite, despite the fact
of his having gone amiss at Goodwood and the
doubts which were entertained of his staying qua-
lities. Although " Tox " was the most popular
horse in the county, Yorkshire was divided between
him and the Hadji, about whom, up to the very
hour of starting, the utmost uncertainty pre-
vailed, and Mr. Merry and the public were
puzzled respecting Sunbeam and 'Blanche of Mid-
dlebie. Both mares had been tried with Saunterer,
and Blanche had beaten Sunbeam. Mr. Merry,
therefore, deeming' Blanche the better animal, de-
clared to win with her. And doubtless she would
have justified his declaration, but the Hadji was in
the way and divided the two mares. Still it was a
rare slice of fortune for the owner of two animals to
obtain a first and third place in a race like the St.
Leger. The only explanation which can be given
of Toxophilite's defeat must be found in his deficient
staying qualities. Still his success on Friday, and
the defeat of Blanche of Middlebie on the same
day, almost induced some people to believe that
the race for the St. Leger was, after all, a mis-
take. The event, however, brought into notice
young Snowden, a very clever jockey, who rode
the winner of the three principal races on the
Wednesday, and it afforded an opportunity to Bar-
tholomew to re-appear in the saddle for the second
time since his disastrous accident at Goodwood in
1856. The " Cup-day" was as successful as the
" St. Leger day,' and the triumph of Vedette was
deemed a triumph for all Yorkshire. Never were
Here such cheering and waving of hats since the
days when Voltigeur defeated Russborough after
the dead heat, and subsequently beat the Flying
Dutchman for the Cup. On Friday the last race
was run in the dark, owing to the difficulty which
the starter experienced in getting the juvenile
lockeys under proper control. Both were at
oggerheads, but the obstinacy of the boys was
enough to try the patience of Mr. Hibburd, and it
is quite time that the race authorities endeavour to
establish a better understanding between the
jockeys and the starter.

According to the betting, the bookmakers gene-
rally would be gainers on the meeting ; still, the
satisfactory manner in which the settling was con-
ducted would indicate that the racing would be
harmless to a large majority of speculators. After
a great meeting, especially at the end of the season,
a few persons are generally reported temporarily
hit and missing, but this was not the case yester-
day. The squaring of accounts proceeded with
smoothness, and we heard little grumbling respect-
ing either the tightness of money or the tardiness
to meet engagements. The " gentlemen" arc the
principal losers on the St. Leger, for many of them
through good and through evil report adhered to
Toxophilite, whilst others had pinned their faith to
Fitz Roland, whose break-down and immediate re-
trogression in the betting left them no opportunity
for " getting-out" of their money. Mr. Merry won,
it is said, about £15,000, and he would have landed
double that amount had Blanche or Middlebie won.
The usual supporters of his stable—or stables—for
Sunbeam and Blanche of -Middlebie are under the
charge of different trainers—also throw in for good
stakes, but their winnings are not so.large as they
would have been if their confidence had not been
divided between the two mares.

The business of paying and receiving was con-
ducted almost to the exclusion of speculation. Bet-
ting was not resumed until the usual hour for clos-
ing the room, and the subjoined prices arc for the
most part merely nominal.

CESAREWITCH STAKES.
100 to 8 agst Prioress (taken and offered)
15 to 1 agst Roman Candle (offered)
100 to 6 agst Rocket
20 to 1 agst Warlock
20 to 1 agst Underhand
20 to 1 agst Happy Land
20 to 1 agst English Rose
25 to 1 agst Black Tommy
25 to 1 agst Grand Secret
25 to 1 agst Fadladeen
40 to 1 agst Riseber
40 to 1 agst Queen Bess
50 to 1 agst Eclipse

CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
12 to 1 agst Blanche of Middlebie (offered)
100 to 6 agst Ancient Briton
46 to 1 agst Glenmasson

DERBY.

9to 1 agst Promised Land (taken)
25 to 1 agst Cavendish (taken)
40 to 1 agst Gaspard (taken)

Mr. R. E. Cooper died at his town residence on Sunday
night. By his death several nominations become void, in-
cluding those of the Baldfaced Stag in the Cesarewitch
and Cambridgeshire.