The Sun.
London, England, 1866-11-05 00:00:00

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SPORTING NOTES.

The principal feature of the Worcester Meeting was
Sandal's re-appearance since Epsom Spring, where she
ran third in the Metropolitan Stakes to Treasure Trove, _
and her success in three different races there; Shakspere's
debut in the Hurdle Race, who came with a great reputa-
tion from Newmarket, which was satisfactorily endorsed
by his winning in the easiest manner; Ihe hollow defeat
of The
..Rock, for the Nursery, by an outsider in Miss
Frances, about whom 100 to 7 went begging ; the catas-
trophes in the Grand Annual Steep:those, in which race a
loose poney came in contact with Balder and knocked him
down when his chance looked most formidable, and besides
settled the pretensions of Cortolvin and Little Frank;
and the riding in the Hunters' Purse, for which no less
than 23 animals were brought out, and were, iu several in-
stances, ridden by gentlemen whose, costume was "a caution
to snakes." Of Lincoln I need only say it was like Bridge-
north election of past celebrity, " all on one side," and in
favour of the confederates, Messrs. Chaplin and Michell, as
no less than eight out of the twelve races which took place
during the two days were awarded to them. Scarborough
was sent to Lincoln, according to report, and it was
thought by "the Flats" lie might run fur the principal
handicap, but I suppose Sir Frederick Johnstone has a
better engagement in store for him ; anyhow it appears an
understood thing amongst bookmakers that he is not to
start for any race until a heavy commission has been exe-
cuted. The Messrs. Tepbam have issued a most attrac-
tive programme, which will occupy four days of the
present week. In the Knowsley Nursery Stakes Mr. 11.
Coventry's pair, Nariuo and Land Tax, are by no means
out of the race, and between the first named and one of
Mr. MERRY'S fillies I expect the issue will be. For the
Flying Handicap ZISCA, LADY BOHUN, and HOPVINE look
as well as anything ; and SIIAKESPERE will doubtless re-
peat his Worcester victory in the Grand Hurdle Handicap
here. The Grand Sefton Steeplechase is fixed f w Wed-
nesday, and as I fear Balder's mishap will cause him to
be an absentee, I look to THOMASTOWN to furnish the win-
ner. On the same day the Corinthian Hurdle Handicap is
another " moral" for SHAKESPERE ; and surely if THE
Rocx had any pretensions to be backed in his two last
essays, he will compete successfully for the Liverpool
Nursery Handicap, with only Est to carry and a jockey
like Kenyon to ride him. The Sefton Handicap has
MOULSEY, THALASSIUS, and HOLSTEIN amongst its 41 no-
minations, whose chances, I prefer in the order named.
CHAPEL ROYAL or TERRor look well enough in, to win the
Westmorland Cup on Thursday, and the Welter Cup will
surely be won by LIVELY. The Croxtet.h Hunt Steeple-
chase, and a Steeplechase Handicap, are also part of that
afternoon's sport ; but I know nothing satisfactory about
either of them. For the Liverpool Autumn Handicap
only thirty-two horses accepted. Of these I think it is
only necessary to discuss the chances of the following lot :
HORSE. IRS. ST. LB. TRAINERS.
Sundeelah
Friday
Sandal
Caithness
East Lynn
Red Earl
Acta3a
The Special
Nu
Jollity
Helen
Chepstow
from whom it is my confident anticipation the winner will
turn up. Sundeelah, whose chance without the 81b penalty
which ho incurred last week for winning the Lincoln
Autumn Handicap would have been first-rate, is, I think,
now out of court ; indeed, from market operations, it is
probable he will give way to his stable companion, Red
Earl, but I have no fancy for either winning. Friday, who
has been backed heavily during the last few days by the
right division, who seldom make a mistake, is a certain
place investment, if he does not prove himself the winner.
The stable, with Miss Harriette's recent form to guide
them, cannot well make a mistake ; and, as they have
" shunted" her for this good-looking son of Defiance,
whose trial with her I am informed was satisfactory to a
degree, he must have a great chance. Sandal, one of
the best-bred mares in the race, 5 years old, with
only 7st 91b to carry, is decidedly one of the best
outsiders in the race, and as she gave us a taste of her
quality by winning three handicaps off the reel at Wor-
cester last week, she is bound to finish in the front
rank. Caithness on her Cambridgeshire form will, if
well on the day, certainly beat Actaaa at the difference of
weights, although many good judges are following the
straightforward owner of the latter, but I would rather
prefer Chepstow if the money is right. East Lynne will
represent Fobert's stable, but I think he will find the dis-
tance too far for him. At the same time, his running in
the Union Cup, which ho won at Manchester last May,
should not be lost sight of. The Special is re-
ported to be one of William Day's " real good things," but
ho may be shunted at the last moment and travel with her
Majesty's Postmaster-General by the Mail Train. He is
decidedly first favourite at 4 to 1, at which price large
; sums were invested on him on Saturday, and apparently
for the right parties. Judged by 'her weight and per-
formance iu beating Breadalbane at Newmarket last week,
; I cannot recommend Nu, nor yet Jollity, who is unmis-
, takeably fishy in the market, but Helen has a good out-
side chance. My award must be in favour of Mr. Graham's
. selected,
CAITHNESS or CHEPSTOW,
with Actsea and Friday for places.

A FRESH MAN.

NOTES

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TRAINING DISTRICTS