The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-04 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

IN SUSSEX•
Those people who prose about the degeneracy of the

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urf and its followers had their erroneous notions cor-

rected at Goodwood last week. They Lad no oppor-

tunity of indul4ing their grumbling propensities, unless,
indeed, the fulness of enjoyment raised their spleen and
sxeited their complaint'. The sport was abut:dant, the
company gay and numerous, the weather cloriously fine,
and, in fact, everything conduced to heighten the plea-
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sure of the visitor. The proceedings cn Tuesday were

a fitting prelude to the stirring eTents of the week, and
the race between Fazzoletto and Minnie will be

long remembered for the excitement which it created.

Of course it was a " horse to a hen" on "Paz," but the

probability of his infirm leg giving way caused odds to
be taken with some spirit and confidence. Indeed, at
one time, so hop,tiess appeared to be Fazzolet!o's getting

home that "the Admiral" offered to bet 2 to 1 on Minnie.

Fazz-detto, however, did get home, thanks to Flatman's
admirable nursing, but he won the race on three legs,
and was afterwards with difficulty removed from the
course. It was expected that his racing career would
now be terminated, hut it I am not misinformed the
Rawcliffe Stud Company will have yet to wait some
time before they have the opportunity of the "refusal" cf
Fuzz detto. When the horse returned to his stable ho
was bled and nearly three quarts of blood was taken

from his leg, and the next morning ho was enabled to
walk without displaying much lameness, and there
every probability of his getting sound and well again.
The Stakes were carried off by Leamington with much
ease, and every person, except those few who knew the
horse's merit, was surprised at his success. The objec-
tion which was made against him, originating as it did
from persons who live in glass-houses, which a very
small stone would shiver, was frivolous and vexatious.
The favourites cut up very badly, and the opinion which
I have expressed about Fisherman not being a handicap
horse was fully justified. Possessing greater speed than
Rataplan, he is not equal to the old horse for weight-
carrying purposes.
The race for the Cup was marked by a scrimmage,
which fortunately was not attended with more disastrous
circumstances than destroying the chances.of Gunboat,
Arsenal, and Gemma di Vergy. As for Anton he never
had a cbance in such A field and over such a course.
All persors were delighted by the success of Monarque,
for his owner, Count Frederick Legrange, is a ripe and
true sportsman, who lends honour to the sport which he
patronises. The Americans were discomfited, but not
discouraged. They were, too, disappointed by the poor
figure which their jockeys made alongside the English
riders, and Gillpatrick, who steered Prioress, is not likely
to sport the "stripes and stars" again very soon in
this country. Pryor was " unfit," but he evidently pos.
sesses a great turn of speed, and seems capable of going
any distance. As for Prioress, lam induced to endorse
the opinion which was almost universally expressed,
that, if she had been properly ridden, it is just on the
cards that she might have won. The next 'venture of
the Americans may be at Lewis. By the way, I wilt
give a hint to American gentlemen. Let them beware
of " welshers ;" at Goodwood they were surrounded by
a gang of them. If they do not comprehend the full
force of my warning, they had better apply for informa.
tion on the subject to any sporting gentleman with
whom they may be acquainted.
Brighton is quite full and the shingles and the esplan-
ade are as crowded as Regent-street in the height of the
London season. Uxorious turfites come out in great
force and seem not a little proud of their families by
whom they are accompanied. Tne sea, too, flashes and
glistens in the sunlight and seems like molten silver; the
eyesight is dazzled by the glare and every body has a hot
clammy look which puts one in mind of the cook at the
Albion. The oppressive heat, however, which prevents
nearly all persons from exerting themselves has not re-
tarded the work of preparation. Mr. Stocken, hono-
rary secretary to the race committee, has indeed worked
' in a manner which would induce people to believe that
he is as impervious to heat as a Salamander. The sport
will be excellent, both in regard to its quality and quan-

tity.
The Brighton Handicap will, perhaps, not attract
more than half a dozen runners to the post. Hartley
Buck, it is said, broke' down at Goodwood, but if he is
sufficiently recovered from what I think was only a
slight lameness, he ought to win. Some people fancy,
however, that Tournament will do battle for the Lewes
stable. Somerset is the next noteworthy name, and
taking my line from the Goodwood running, I shall
expect either Somerset or the intended of Drewitt's to
pull through.
Blue Jacket, if sound and well, will have no difficulty
in carrying off the Biennial Stakes.
"With a start" I shall stand Church Langton for the
Marine Plate.
The Nursery Plate may bring out a somewhat good
field. Melita, Plumstone, and Admiralty are entitled
to notice, and one of them will, I fancy, attract the
attention of Judge C'ark.
Calculating upon the absence of Gemma di Vergy I
shall expect Chevalier d'lndustrio to win the Cup.
The Champagne Stakes may occasion an interesting
race, for among the nominations are Tournament,
Gemma di Vergy, Flacrow, Fisherman, and Prioress.
Should "Jemmy" go the post he alone shall represent
my interest. In his default I shall take Tournament,
albeit I have a " leaning" towards the American mare
Prioress. . _ _

The result of the other events will depend upon pre-
vious running.
The meeting, which commences to-day, in North
Staffordshire, scarcely excites sufficient interest to jui.
thy a notice. As a local affair, however, it is likely to
be very successful : a pleasant meeting it must be, for
Alderman Copeland will, as usual, superintend the
arrangements.
Brighton, Tuesday morning.