The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-27 00:00:00

,PORTING I NTELLIGEIVCE.

EPSOM RACES.--TuEspey.

By genuine turfites only is the opening day of the
Epsom Meeting regarded with interest, because it afford,
almost the last opportunity of "minaring" their Derby
books, and because it is not unfrequent'y marked by in-
cidents which may be looked upon as the shadow of the
great coming event. The public, however, apparently
deem it merely a dress rehearsal for the grand perform-
ance which is to take place on the morrow. The cour-e,
therefore, invariably present] a somewhat dreary appear-
ance; the police seem to form the principal spectators ;
whilst booth-keepers and waiters lounge outsine their
caravansaries, resting after their busy preparations to
meet the requirements of the many mouthed multitude,
aad gipsy fortune tellers and itiherant serenaders in un-
professional costume recline idly on the grass, in eager
anticipation of a fine Derby Day and a rich harvest.
The characteristics of the opening day were on this
occasion unaltered.

Judging from the favourable auspices under which the
meeting commenced, the " Isthmian Games" are likely
to be pursued with their wonted success. The weather,
which had been dreary and unsettled, underwent a plea-
sant change, and, in the place of a driving mist and
rain, were a clear atmosphere and a sunny sky. The
heavy rain had, however, not produced the desired effect
on the course, which is still very hard. It is neverthe-
less as smooth and as level as a bowling-green, and in-
deed Mr. Dorling seems to have omitted nothing which
could tend to improve its condition. The result of the
first race, The Craven Stakes, exercised an important
influence over speculation on The Derby. It was won
by Blue Jacket, whose victory over an animal of such
approved merit as Gemma di Vergy created a sensa-
tion. Blue Jacket was immediately after the race
backed for The Derby for a large sum at 30 to 1 ;
whilst Tournament, his stable companion, was at once
advanced to the position of leading favourite. Roport
states that Tournament galloped away with the utmost
ease from Blue Jacket in a trial 13,4 Monday week, and
the rush to get on him was almost general. Blue Jacket
was declared not to start for the Derby at half past four
o'clock, and his withdrawal imparted additional confi-
dence to the partisans of Tournament.
A list of quotations on the Derby will be found ap-
pended to our report. Except with regard to the princi-
pal favourites, the betting was neither brisk nor import-
ant. The Saunterer party bore up stoutly for their horse
throughout the day, and in the course of the afternoon
some interest and curiosity were excited by " Mr. F.
Robinson's" challenging them to make a match against
Anton for 2,0001., h ft. This match may ultimately be
arranged before the race, and a probability exists that it
will come off during the Craven Meetilig, 1858.
Subjoined is a return of the sport :
The Craven "Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for
3-yr-olds and upwards. Last mile and a quarter of
the New Derby Course. 10 subs.
Mr. J. S. Douglas's Blue Jacket, by Collingwood,
3 yrs, 7st llb (Fordhaoi) 1
Mr. T. Walker's Gemma di Vergy, 3 yes, 7.t lib
(D. Hughes) 2
Lord Glasgow's Brother to Bird-on-the-Wing, 4 yrs,
Bst 71b ( 91d croft) 3
Lord Clifden's c by Surplice, out of Blue Devils, 3 yrs,
let lib (Bray) 3
The following also ran :
Glede Hawk, c by Planet, Janet, and Noisette.
Betting-7 to 2on Genama di Vergy. Atter the first
half mile, Due Devils colt took up the running, and car-
ried it on round to Tattenham-corner. On entering the
straight, Blue Jacket, who had been lying about fourth,
bore his colours to the front, and after crossing the road,
he was joined by Gemma di Vergy. An interesting race
in between the two terminated in favour of Blue Jacket,
by a neck, the second beating the third by half a length ;
a neck between the third and fourth ; Glede Hawk was
fifth, and Janet sixth.

The Manor Plate of 50 soya (Handicap). Winners after
the publication of the weights, 51b extra. Three-quar-
ters of a mile.
Mr. Mellish's Huntington, 3 yrs, 7st 51b ...(Fordham) 1
Mr. G. Storer's Foxhunter, 6 yrs, Bst Sib ...(Aldcroft) 0
Mr. Sutten's Hegirah, 3 yrs, Est 10Ib (Musgrove) 0
Mr. Simpson's' Fright, 3 yrs, Est 4ib (Pritchard) 4
The following also ran : —Lawn, Saxe Weimar, Fic-
tion, Avonford, Nereus, Woodmite, Wrestler, and Coral.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Nereus, 6to 1 each agst Hegirab,
Huntington, and Wrestler. Won by a length ; a dead
neat between Foxbunter and Hegirah for second place.
Fright was beaten a neck only from the second two ;
Nereus was an indifferent fifth.
The Woodcote :stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added,
for 2-yr-olds--colts, Bst 71b, and filuies, 8-t 4ib ; the
the second to receive 25 soya out of the stakes. New
T.Y.C., three-quarters of a mile. 36 subs.
Mr. Howard's Sedbury, by Sweetmeat or The Cure,
Bst 71b
Mr. Gratwicke's Deceiver, Bst 71b (Humpage) 2
Mr. Barber's Polly Peachum, Bst 41b (Hayward) 3
The following also ran :—Brubery, Lord Stately, Accu-
rate, Bridal Tour, Royal Sovereign, Conspiracy c, Fitz-
Roland, Abron, a d Punster.
Betting.-6 to son Polly Peachum; 7to 2 aget Fitz-
' Roland ; 8 to 1 each agst Royal Sovereign and Punter,
and 12 to 1 agst Sedbury. A. fine race in ; won by a
neck • a head only separating the second from the third;
Bridal Tuur was a good fourth ; the others were beaten
a long way—the Conspiracy filly and Accurate whip.
ping in.
The Rous Stakes, a Free Handicap of 20 says each, 10
ft, with 200 added ; winners after the publication of
the weights once, 51b; twice or more, 101 b extra. One
mile.
Duke of Beaufort's The Vigil, 3 yrs, bat 51b ...(Bray) 1
Mr. T. Parr's Sir Colin, 3 yrs, 7st 61b 101 b extra)
(Fordham) 2
Mr. J. Merry's Riseber, 3 yrs, 7st 41b.. (Plumb) 3
The following also ran : —Kestrel, Dusty Miller,
Cave Adullara, Peeping Tom, Evening Star colt, Red
Robin, John Peel, and Squire Watt.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Riseber, 7to 2 apt Peeping
Tom, 6 to 1 agst Dusty Miller, 7 to 1 each agst Sir
Colin and Squire Watt, 8 to 1 agst The Vigil, 10 to
1 agst any other. Won by a head; the same distance
between second and third; Squire Watt was fourth ;
and Red Robin fifth.
The Horton Stakes of 5 soya each, with 30 added for
2-yr-olds and upwards. Optional selling weights.
New .T.Y.C., three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Stevens's Unexpected, 4 yrs, Bst (40/.)... .(Prior) 1
Mr. Angell's Polish, 3 yrs, bat 131 b (401) (Fordham) 2
Mr. Merry's colt, by Cotherstone, 2 yrs, 4st 10lb
(401.) (Shakeseere) 3
Sis. to Hesse Cassell, Sprightliness, and Schoolfellow
also ran.
Betting-5 to 2 each Kernel colt and Polish, and 4to
1 each agst Sis. to Hesse Cassell and Schoolfellow
Von easily by half a length ; a neck between the second
and third ; bad fourth. The winner was bought in for
125 guineas, and the Kernell colt was claimed by Mr.
Angell.
The Heathcote Plate of 50 sovs, for 2-yr-olds and up-
wards ; weight for age ; winners during the present
year slb extra. Half-a-mile.
Mr. John Barnard's Yaller Gal, 2 yrs, sst 71b
(Pritchard) 1
Mr. R. E. Cooper's colt, by Slane, out of Bay Rosa-
lind, 3 yrs, 7st lelb (Flatman) 2
Mr. Mellish's Dramatist, 4 yrs, Bst 41b (Wells) 3
The following also ran :—Little Tom, Newington,
Little John, Hollander' and Tocher.
Betting-5 to 2 agst Thateatist and sto 1 agst Yaller
Gal. Won by half a length ; three-quarters of a length
between the second third ; Little Tom was a bad fourth ;
Hollander jumped round at starting and was left behind.

LATEST DERBY BETTING ON THE COURSE.
4to 1 agst Tournament (taken and offered)
6to 1 agst Saunterer (taken and offered)
Bto 1 agst Anton (taken)
Bto 1 agst Skirmisher (taken)
10 to 1 agst Arsenal (taken and offered)
12 to 1 agst M.D. (taken)
15 to 1 agst Adamas (taken)
100 to 6 agst Stratbnaver (taken and offered)
100 to 6 apt Sydney (taken and offered)
20 to 1 agst Lady Hawthorn
20 to 1 agst Warders arske (offered)
25 to 1 agst Sprig of ShiLelagh (take 30 to 1)
30 to 1 agst Bird-in-the-Hand (taken)
30 to 1 agst Blink Bonny (taken)
20 to 1 agst Zoyder Zee (taken)
40 to 1 aget Oakball (taken)
1000 to 10 aget Glee Singer (taken)
10,000 to 50 agst Turbit (taken)
30,000 to 160 agst Laertes (taken)
The favourites only in force.

OAKS.
10 to 1 agst The Vigil (taken to 1001.)

THE DERBY.
The race will take place at three o'clock.
PROBABLE STARTERS AND RIDERS.
Skirmisher W. A bdale.
M.D.
Anton A. Day.
Saunterer
Sydney
Arsenal
Adamas Wells.
Tournament
Commotion Kendall.
Blink Bonny l'Anson.
Beeswax colt
Loyola
Old English Gentleman
Newton le-Willows
Chevalier d'lndustrie
Strathaver
Lady Hawthorn .. Charlton.
ZuyderZee G. Oates.
Bird-in-the-Hand
Sprig of Shillelagh
Wardermareke
Larnbourne
Pyrrhus the Second
Oakball
Black Tommy
Ackworth
Special License
Turbit , Norman.
Glee Singer
Laertes
Vietor , G. Mann.
Magnifier, Glenmasson, and Blue Jacket are struck
out.

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examined the "Gorges Shirt" of Messrs. Cooper and
Fryer, 7, Haymarket, and can affirm without hesitation
that it bo rpasses any other we have seen, combining all
the requisite qualities of a shirt, without having the usual
appendage of high prices. We confidently recommend
our readers to try the '6 Gorget."