The Sun.
London, England, 1861-04-13 00:00:00

NES.

401( APRIL 13, 1861.

SPORTING"NOTES:

The meeting at Epsom was a decided success, both as re-
gards the quality of the sport and the unusually large num-
ber of visitors. The weather was everything that could be
desired. The start for the City and Suburban was the most
wretched that has ever been witnepsed, not more than ten
horses out of the thirty-eight that went to the post getting
well off, or the result would have been very different. The
Two-Year-Old Stakes brought out decidedly the best horse
of his.year we have seen in public up to the present time,
Express accomplishing a most easy victory over Estrelda.
Parmesan won the Metropolitan in a canter—my selected,
Danae, only being able to get a situation.
The Newmarket Craven Meeting, which commences on
Monday, will maintain its character for influencing so mach
the great events of the year.

There are nine subs to the Grosvenor Sweepstakes for three
year olds, the best of which will turn up in Baron Roths-
child's Janus. The 50 Sovs Sweepstakes will fall to Lord
Stamford by the aid of Imaus. The Sweepstakes of 25 Sovs
should go to Little Lady, and the Riddlesworth to Will-o'••
the-Wisp. In the absence of Dundee the Sale Stakes will
bring to the post Imaus, Kildonan, and Nemesis, and I
fancy them in the order named.

There are 37 acceptances for the Newmarket Handicap,
but after the performance of Parmesan, Sawcutter, and
General Hess at Epsom, I need not look further for the
winner, and as no line can be drawn from the performance
of the various horses in the City and Suburban; I would
not be the least astonished to see the Metropolitan victor
upset by The Giraffe filly. _ _

The 100 Sovs Sweepstakes will be a match between Star-
light and Nautilus.

If Dundee should win the Sale Stakes, the 50 Sovs
Sweepstakes will be a walk over for him.

The Second Newmarket Biennial, for four year olds,
D. 1., is likely to bring out St. Albans, Plumper, Sailor,
Donner-und-Blitz, Umpire, Ebony, Angelo, Northern
Light, Panae, Avalanche, Buccaneer, King of Diamonds,
Provision, Professor, and Vanquisher. St. Albans is
doing good work, and it is said will go to the post, but he
has to give so much weight to Northern Light, Umpire,
and Vanquisher, that he may not be able to quite pull
through. Umpire will be on his own ground, and to him
I give the preference.

The Third Newmarket Biennial, for three-year olds,
R.M., may introduce us to one of Lord Ailesbury's, Prince
Plausible, The Roe, Asteroid, Vergiss-mein-Nicht ; one of
Lord Coventry's, Quick Silver, Canary; one of Lord
Exeter's, King of Kent, Nautilus, Garibaldi ; one of Mr.
Merry's (probablyßussley), Prudence, Lupus, or Kildonan,
Coperniciis, Janus, Lady Blanche, The Struggler, York-
ntinster, and one or two others. King of Kent has both
shown speed and staying qualities. Janus will turn out,
the best of Baron Rothschild's, and Russley that of Mr.
Merry's. My impression is that Russley or Janus will
furnish the winner.

The Handicap of 30 Sovs is just the distance for Benbow
or Angelo. Folkestone has only the Robert de Gorham
colt to fear is the Column Stakes. The Aske Produce will
be a match between Folkestone and Carbineer, but my pre-
ference is for tho former, who I have no doubt will be heard
of in the quotations for the Derby.
Folkestone will no doubt do duty for the second time in
the 100 Sovereigns Sweepstakes ; and the three re-
maining sweepstakes will be credited to Lord Stamford's
account by the aid of Imaus, Estrelda, and Emily.
The Duke of Bedford may take his turn in a couple of
100 Sovs Sweepstakes wherein Asteroid is engaged, Janus
being a dangerous opponent to him for one of them.
Mr. Merry's Thormanby should carry off the Claret
Stakes, unless he is upset by Umpire. Lord Glasgow may
secure the second money with his Miss Whip filly.
The Port Stakes will go to Whitewall by the aid of The
Wizard, the only opponent he need fear being High Trea-
son. Prince Plausible is the best in the Bennington.
The Thirsk Meeting, which takes place on Thursday and
Friday, I shall refer to on Wednesday.

A FRESH MAN.

EPSOM RACES-FRIDAY.

The Waterloo Plate of 50 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5
sovs each, for all ages. Three quarters of a mile.
Lord Uxbridge's General Hess, by The Nabob, 4 yrs, Bst
(Charlton) 1
Count Lagrange's Angalo, 4 yrs, Bst 41b (IL Grimshaw) 2
Mr. Mundy's Oliver, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Dales) 3
The following also ran :—Misty Morn, V©n Stroom,
Apollo, Foretop, and Forester.

Betting-9 to 2 each agst Angelo and General Hess, 7to
1 agst Von Stroom, 8 to 1 agst Foretop, and 10 to 1 agst
Oliver. Oliver, with Apollo closely laid up, started with
a clear lead, followed by Von Stroom, General Hess, and
Angelo, the others lying away some lengths. On reaching
the distance, Apollo and Von Stroom gave way to General
Hess, who was joined at the centre of the Stand by the
favourite. A few strides further Oliver was beaten, leaving
the General and Angelo to finish the race home ; the latter,
however, who got badly off, was never enabled to quite get
up, and was beaten after a game struggle by half a length.
Oliver was an indifferent third, Von Stroom fourth, Fore-
top fifth, Forester last.

The Walton Stakes of 10 sous each, sft ; with 50 soy's
added ; for 2-yr-olds, 6st 101 b ; three, Bst 101 b. Winners
extra, with allowances. T.Y.C. Tin co quarters of a
mile. 14 subs.
Mr. T. Parr's Kildonan, 3 yrs, Bst 51b (Clements) 1
Mr. Hare's Parasite, 3 yrs, 9st llb •
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• (Gt. Fordham) 2
Mr. Dilly's Barbiton, 3 yrs, Bst 101 b (J. Goater) 3
King of Hearts, Selina filly, and Sporting Life also ran.
Betting—Even on King of Hearts, 5 to 2 agst Kildonan,
and sto 1 bar two. With little or no loss of time the flag
was lowered. Barbiton, being first away, cut out the work,
Kildonan lying second, Parasite next, with the Selina filly
and the favourite next; Sporting Life last. Half way in
the distance, Barbiton was passed by Kildonan and Para-
site, and at the stand Mr. Parr's came out, and won, after a
close finish, by three-quarters of a length, Parasite defeat-
ing Barbiton by two lengths for second, King of Hearts was
a bad fourth, Selina filly next, and Sporting Life last.
The Great Metropolitan Stakes (Handicap) of 25 soya each,
15 ft, and sif declared, with 100 added ; the second to
receive 50 soya. Winners extra. The Great Metropo-
litan Stakes Course. Two miles and a quarter. 106
subs., 32 of whom pay 5 sovs each. The highest weight
accepting being Bst 81b, it has been raised to Bst 121 b, and
the others in proportion.
Mr. H. Saville's Parmesan, 4 yrs, Tat 31b (A. Edwards) 1
Mr. Beresford's Bumble Bee, 5 yrs, 7st 31b (Woodhouse) 2
Lord Coventry's Danae, 4 yrs, Est 101 b (in. 51b extra)
(Dickenson) 3
The following also ran :—Simla, Blue Jacket, The Rap,
Pretendant, Starke, South Australian, Viscount Brignall,
Atropia, Betts, Rollcall, Sycophant, and The Rock.
Betting-3 to 1 agat Simla, 4to 1 each agst Danae and
Betts, 9 to 1 agst Pretendant, 10 to 1 agst Parmesan, 100 to
8 agst Blue Jacket, 100 to 7 agst Viscount Brignall, 20 to
agst any other. As near as possible to the advertised time
the horses were marshalled in front of the stand, and with
little delay the flag was lowered to an excellent start.
Shortly after they had settled down in tbeir place The Rock
rushed to the front, followed by Danae, Betts, Pretendant,
and Simla, the ruck headed by Bumble Bee lying in a dus-
t& at their heels, in the centre of which were The Rap,
Parmesan, and Starke, the last of all being South Australian
and Blue Jacket. On rounding the turn out of the course
The Rock increased his lead, and went on several lengths
in advance of his followers, but on his making the turn to
the right he got his head up, and bolted through the gorse
towards the warren, and was in consequence out of the race.
This mishap gave the lead to Simla, who was closely waited
upon by The Rap, Danae, Betts, and Atropia; Parmesan's
bright colours being plainly visible heading the next lot,
Bumble Bee and Rollcall being his immediate followers.
On reaching the old mile-post Betts ran past Danae ; Par-
mesan, Pretendant, and Bumble Bee at the same time moved
towards the front, and for a brief period the lot ran in close
order, the others. headed by Blue Jacket, Starke, Viscount
Brignall, Rollcall, and Sycophant beginning to exhibit the
effect of the pace by gradually dropping into the rear, the
last of all being Atropia and South Australian. Descending
the hill, Pretendant ran into the fourth place, Simla still
leading, Danae being second, and Betts third,with Parmesan
and Bumble Bee in good positions. On fairly entering the
straight Betts was beaten, and the favourite at tho same time
mending her position, drew slightly away, having Danae at
her quarters, Parmesan following on the upper side, and
Bumble Bee on the lower rails, Pretendant and Blue Jacket
following on in the centre of the course, nothing else having
a chance. In this way they ran to the entrance of the
Stand enclosure, where Simla and Danao were beaten ; Par-
mesan at the same time took up the running, and won
easily by two lengths, Bumble Bee defeating Danae by a
length for second, Simla was fourth, two lengths in the
rear of Danae, Blue Jacket and Pretendant were fifth and
sixfh. Betts and the Rap next.
The Now Two •year-old Stakes of 10 soya. each, with 50
added ; colts, Bst 71b, and fillies, Bst 41b ; winners extra.
T.Y.C. Three quarters of a mile. (63 subs.)
Count Lagrange's Marignan (H. Grimshaw) 1
Captain Coats' Patriot (Bullock) 2
Baron Rothschild's Walpole (Wells) 3
The following also ran:—Bosh, Deception, Warrener,
Traveller, Paradox, Callipyge, Sister to Morella, and Fe-
brifuge.
Betting-5 to 2 agst Bosh, 3to 1 agat Febrifuge, Bto 1
each agst Patriot. Marignan, and Paradox. After several
failures the flag was lowered. Warrener, with Walpole in
attendance, jumped away with a clear lead, followed by
Patriot, the Frenchman, and the favourite into the straight.
Half way up the distance Warrener beat a retreat, leaving
the baron's colt in possession of the lead, but ere a few
strides were passed he was joined by Patriot and Marignan.
The three finished a close race home, Grimshaw landing
the colours of his new employers by a head. Walpole a
bad third, Paradox was fourth, Febrifuge, who was not
placed throughout, fifth, Deception sixth, sister to Morella
next ; the others beaten a long way.
The BALACLAVA STAKES of 5 soya each, with 30 says
added ; weight for age, with selling allowances. Half a
mile. 11 subs.
Lord Stamford's St. Bernard, 2 yrs, Sat 121 b (Roper)
Mr. Woolcott's Otho, 2 yrs, sst 121 b .. • • (Page) 2
Mr. Mundy's Wolsey, 2 yrs, sst 121 b . • (O. Parsons) 3
Also ran : Woodford, D'Orsay, Sir W. Armstrong, filly
by Kingston, Lady Hinton, Nabob's Daughter, Warrior'
and Mermaid.
Betting-3 to 1 agst Lady Hinton, 7to 2 agst Wolsey,
6 to 1 agst Nabob's Daughter, 8 to 1 agst St. Bernard, and
10 to 1 agst the Kingston filly. Otho, in company with