The Sun.
London, England, 1859-04-14 00:00:00

SUBURBAN

The York Meeting only attained a negative success, and
the defeat of both Shafto and Newcastle and the success of
Nimrod were the chief incidents which mt. trked the pro-
ceedings. After all the bother which had be en made about
Newcastle I expected better things of him, and really his
two performances, one for the Great Northern and the othe,..
for the Flying Dutchman's Handicap, were most ineo.m.
patible. Either he did not—but never mind, perhaps his
inglorious exhibition for the long race was attributf3ble to
his want of staying powers ; but according to his -running
yesterday he ought to have played a more promii tent part
on Tuesday. At least this was the genera', opinion. Shafto
seems to me to be somewhat soft ; this, at any rate,
is the most charitable way to account for his performances.
His defeat by the Birthday filly on Tuesday astonished the
weak nerves of his through thick-rand-thin supporters.
The principal movements in connection with the Des-by
were the increased support given. to Musjid, and the up-
and-down tendency of Gamester. Sir Joseph's horse - was
firm on both days, but after Gamester had been backed. on
Tuesday for a good sum he declined three or four poi nts,
and it is stated that the cognoscenti had seen him and had
disapproved of him. The running of Nimrod—who had
really nothing to beat—showed the force in which the
Woodyates' stable is likely to be throughout the spring.
With fair weather a most enjoyable and interesting day's
racing may be anticipated at Epsom to-morrow, albeit the
University Boat Race is likely to exercise a diminishing
effect upon the attendance. Speculation on the two pro-
minent items in the programme has been remarkably
slow, and really little trustworthy information can be
gleaned relative to the probable and intended competitors.
The City and Suburban—to be run before the Metropolitan
—just demands attention, and of the two great handicap
events it is likely to command the larger field. I shall not
attempt to weary the reader's patience by entering into a
critical examination of the chances ;of every animal likely
to go to the post. Upwards of twenty runners will be num-
bered on the telegraph boards, and from them the lot which
I deem most worthy of confidence comprises Little Gerard
(or Clemanthe—both in the same stable), Blackthorn, Bea-
con, Pan (or Accurate), Indifference, Tom King, and Pro-
duction. The " antecedents " of these animals may be fully
ascertained on a reference to "Ruff's Guide," and I fancy
they will warrant my election in favour of

BEACON AND PAN (or ACCURATE).

I do not think we shall see a Virago double event for the
two handicaps, or the winner of the City and Suburban as
close as Adamas was for the long race. Yet the victor for
the first event world not be held in light esteem...for the
second. Notwithstanding his defeat at Northampton and
at York, Blue Jacket still receives support. He is either
very slow or an arrant cur, and I should not be justified in
trusting him to .morrow, although it is stated that his trial
with Tournament is good enough to sin twenty Metropo-
litans. It was evidently not good enough to win one
Northamptonshire Stakes or one Great Northern. Life-
boat is somewhat unsteady in the market, and I fancy his
weight will stop him. It is yet to be proved satis-
factorily whether " the Boat " can stay two miles
and a quarter. For Tunstall Maid I am induced
to entertain a strong partiality. She has run at all dis-
tances with success, and if she be only fit and wanted
I shall be disinclined to oppose her for this race. Meadow-
dale, who was once in much force, is now so seldo2t men-
tioned that it would be useless entertaining a seribus opinion
of his chance. Of all the Epsom horses, 'White Hart is
most to my fancy. He is a fine, good-looking horse, and
his Brighton performance must not be forgotten. The
success of Gladiolus for the Great Northern gave the Gree:4
a lift in the betting, and deservedly so. The Greek, 'it is
said, can stay as long as the American horse tha,„ took a
week to gallop off a cabbage leaf, but I cannot believe Mr.
Angell's colt to be as slow as that. Helia ;.6 fancied on
account of her running at Croxton. T'4o only other
animal amongst the three-year-olds fo: which I enter-
tain a partiality is Yellow Rose, who seems to be a
" sticker." She has not '! performed" very disgracefully
this season, and I shall be much disappointed if she be not
very forward to-morrow. To occupy the foremost places,
therefore, I shall select

WHITE HART, THE GREEK, AND YELLOW ROSE,
reserving Tunstall Maid for a " cockboat." It must be
understood, however, that my preference for the animals
mentioned is in accordance with the order in which I have
set down their names.

The Two-Yrs-Old Stakes will, doubtless, lie between
Madame Eglantine and Thormanby, and of the two my
choice would rest upon the colt.

For the Railway Plate Peter Flat and Joskin are as
much entitled to notice as anything, and for the Inkerman
Plato I shall select Madame M' et.

A FRESU MAN.

AnPAVALS AT EPSOM.

Lupenus, Intlfrerence, White Rose, Vigo, Queen Bess,
F. M. Duke of Duty, Pan, King Edward, Restes, Crafton,
Martel-en-Tete, Blue Jacket, Fright, Bridecake, Fly-by-
Day, White Hart, Old Robert, Margery Daw, Cytherus,
Pirate, Bren'hilda, Simple Simon, Our Bet, Foretop, Accu-
rate, Excelsior, Melbourina, Tame Deer, Minster, Varna,
Beauty, Juii., Do Retz, VulturA, Fairplay, Chantress,
Spinet, Homer, cailutt.„ and Confectioner.
MAl47:oll.—Longrange has left here for Epsom.

YORK SPRING MEETING.
(TUESDAY'S RACES CONCLUDED.)
The Knavesmire Plate of 60 soya in specie, for 2 and 3-yr-
olds. Allowances and penalties. Half a mile. 34 subs.
Captain Skipworth's Neophyte, 3 yrs, Bst 51b (J. Osborne) 1
Mr. Dawson ns Gibside Fairy, 3 yrs, Sst 21b..(Aldcroft) 2
Captain Gray's Bilberry, 3 yrs, Bst 21b (Fordham) 3
Mr. W. I'Anson's I)onati, 3 xis, Sat 51b.... (Robertson) 4

Betting-4 to 1 agst Bill:Arry, sto 1 agst Donati, 7to 1
(at first 4 to 1) agst Trr,pan, 8 to 1 agst Surprise, 10 to 1
each agst Professor P;iek and Neophyte. The first four ran
in front through gut, Neophyte obtained the lead at the
sand, and. nr,n cleverly by half a length; same distance
between I'lA second and third ; bad fourth.
Tho ..Jelling Stakes of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes

of 5 Boys each, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. Ono mile.

3 subs.
Mr. Henry's Mathematics, 3 yrs (.£3O), 65t.... (James) 1
Mr. Osborne's Elvina filly, 3 yrs (£3O), sst 111 b
(Challoner) 2

The betting opened at 5 to 4 on the Elvina filly, but closed
at sto 4 against her. Won by half a length. The winner
was sold for 52 guineas.
The Spring St. Leger of 10 sovs each, with 50 added for 3-
yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 21b. Allowances and
penalties. One mile and a half, 9 subs.
Mr. Watt's Birthday filly, 7st 131 b (Charlton) 1
Mr. Lumsden's Shafto, Bst 71b (W. Abdale) 2
Mr. C. Peck's Napoleon, Bst 41b (Bumbay) 3
Mr. Hudson's Secret Treasure, Bst 21b.... (J. Osborne) 4
Mr. J. Anderson's Trepan, Bst 71b (Grimmer) 5
Betting—Even and sto 4 agst Shafto. Birthday filly
made nearly all the running, and won in a canter by two
lengths ; same distance between the second and third ; a
neck between the third and fourth.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
100 to 6 agst Production (taken)
bOO to 20 agst Trumpeter (taken)
METROPOLITAN.
10 to 1 agst Tho Greek (taken)
CHESTER CUP.
20 to 1 agst Bevis (offered)
Gorsehill was struck out at 4.10 p.m. this day (Tuesday).
DERBY.
13 to 1 agst Musjid (taken freely)
13 to 1 agst Gamester (taken)
30 to 1 agst Ticket of Leave (taken)
SUBSCRIPTION ROOM AT NIGHT.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
12 to 1 agst Indifference (offered)
100 to 7 agst Production (taken)
100 to 7 agst Beacon (offered)
METROPOLITAN STAKES.
Bto 1 agst Lifeboat (offered)
9to 1 agst Greek (taken and off)
12 to 1 agst Yellow Rose (taken)
100 to 8 agst Helia (taken)
100 to 7 agst Tunstall Maid (taken)
20 to 1 agst Blue Jacket (taken)
20 to 1 agst Meadowdale (taken)
sto 1 agst The Greek and Yellow Rose soupled
(taken)
CHESTER CUP.
14 to 1 offered on the field.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
1000 to 5 agst Napoleon (taken)
DERBY.
100 to 8 agst Musjid (offered)
25 to 1 agst Rainbow (taken)
30 to 1 agst Ticket of Leave (taken)
2000 to 40 agst Nimrod (taken)
2000 to 40 agst Lord of the Manor (taken)
3000 to 30 agst Newcastle (taken)
WEDNESDAY.