The Sun.
London, England, 1859-06-13 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

ANTICIPATIONS ANENT ASCOT.

The preparations for a great meeting at Ascot
are progressing merrily. Already have the prin-
pal booths been erected, and the work of renovation
at the Stand has been completed. Her Majesty's
Stand has been thoroughly repaired and " beauti-
fied," and the Queen is expected to be present
to-morrow and on the Cup-day. On no preceding
anniversary of the gathering have the appli-
cations for stable accommodation been so nume-
rous, and the demand for lodgings so great.
Should the weather be propitious, therefore, we
may calculate upon witnessing one of the most at-
tractive and interesting meetings ever celebrated
at Ascot. The additional money which has been
distributed amongst the items in the programme

has strengthened several weak points in the list of
sport. Twenty-nine events will be decided during
the two days.

The betting on the Ascot Stakes has not been
pursued with much briskness ; the field will com-
prise a very moderate lot of starters, and it is
amost difficult to guess which will be the favourite
when the flag falls. Of the top weights Borderer
seems well in, but I fancy he will be incapable of
conceding a year and 16 lbs. to Tame Deer. Com-
promise is the next attractive name, and Prince of
Denmark, 4 yrs, sst 13 lbs. is turned loose. Brown
Holland's weight will not stop him, and the way
in which he won after bolting at Epsom, would
indicate that he can stay. Of the other light
weights, I prefer Commodore, but the absolute
winner will, I think,, be either TAME DEER or
Prince of Denmark.

The Trial Stakes will be as interesting as usual.
Itestes, despite his 91b extra, will perhaps be
capable of pulling through, albeit I fancy he will
have some difficulty in keeping out of the way of
Newcastle.

Whichever carries Mr. F. Higgins's colours,
either Leamington or Fisherman will win the
Queen's Vase. I shall expect to see old Fisherman

e representative of his interest.

Although itlis reported that the Ninth Triennial
Stakes will bring out several dark flyers, yet I am
compelled to place my faith in the public performers
belonging to Mr. Merry. Gamester may throw in
for the Ascot Derby.

The Hunt Cup will be the principal attraction
for the Wednesday, and it is to the genuine racing
man the prettiest and most interesting event of the
week. It will command a large field, and will be
speculated upon with considerable spirit. Theodora,
at Bst, must be very dangerous, and Adamas, at 7st
31b, if his legs be sound, will also show in the front.
The next names which deserve attention are Gil-
liver, 5 yrs, 7st, Highwayman, 3 yrs, Est 121 b,
Glenbuck, 3 yrs, Est 111 b, and Lord of the Manor,
3 yrs, 6st 31b, Of this lot I shall stand on Theodora
anti Lord of the Manor.

For the Fernhill Stakes I shall select Emily and
North Lincoln.

A very queer lot is likely to go to the post for the
Coronation Stakes, and the best of the bunch way
be St. Clarence.

Newcastle wilkomeet nothing more formidable
than Gallus and Schism for the 15 Sovs. Sweep-
stakes. Some uncertainty exists respecting the
starters for the Cup. Could I calculate upon seeing
Leamington well at the post I should be disinclined
td look elsewhere for a champion. As Musjid is
not going, and as I have great doubts about the
staying of North Lincoln, the only three-year-old
I should be inclined to trust would be. Defender.
I have omitted all mention of Saunterer because I
am informed that he will try for the spoils at
Manchester only. My present faith is in Leam-
ington.
The Queen's Plate will enable Beacon and Tour-
nament to fight their Newmarket battle o'er again,
and I shall be disappointed if Tournament does not
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the other races will depend upon previous running.
The Manchester Meeting most unfortunately
clashes with the Ascot gathering, and receives little
or no attention from racing men.

A FRESH MAN.

THIS BAPS SHIPPING.

LONDON, June 13.—Wind this day at noon, variable;
S.W. to E., with fine weather.
SOUTHAMPTON, June 12.—Wind S.E.—Arrived—Comet,
from Madeira, and proceeded for London ; Jeddo, steamer,
from Alexandria ; Sultan, steamer, from Lisbon. Sailed—
Indus, steamer, for Alexandria.
Orr PORTLAND, June 12.—Arrived—Star of the North,
from China.
PORTSMOUTH, June 12.—Wind W.—Arrived —l3aritto
Jura, from Shields for Mozambique, to stop a leak ; her
Majesty's ship Urgent, from Gibraltar. Sailed—Millicent,
for St. John's, Newfoundland; her Majesty's ships Flying
Fish and Emerald, for Portland.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Monday Morning.

Wind N.B.
Arrived, Juno 11— Ondine, steamer from Dublin ; Sul-
tan, steamer, from Lisbon; Comet, from Madeira ;. Jeddo,
steamer, from Alexandria; Colombo, steamer, from Liver-
pool; Atalanta, steamer, from Jersey; Argyll, steamer,
from Carenton.

Arrived, June 12—L'Etoile, from Carenton.
Sailed, June 11—South-Westtirn, steamer, for Jersey ;
Ondine, steamer, for London.
Sailed, June 12—Indus, steamer, for Alexandria; Comet,
for Madeira.'

LIVERPOOL, Monday Morning.

Wind N.W.
Arrived, Juno 12.—William Henry and Alberdina, from
Nantes ; Minho, steamship, from Oporto ; George and
Solide, from Lucon • Samson, from Galveston ; Vandali,
from Apalachicola ; D. Sonskende Teel and William Harri-
son, from Concession; Jan Trois, from Malaga ; Hendrick,
from Keresonde ; Laurel, from Charente.
Arrived, 13th---Billow Queen and Thetis, both from
Alexandria; John Crossley, from Nantes.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.
Wind W., very light ; tide last hour's flood ; weather