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

SPORTING NOTES.

THE METROPOLITAN AND THE CITY AND
SUBURBAN
The York Meeting only attained a negative success, and
the defeat of both Shafto and Newcastle and the success of
Ilinitod were the chief incidents which marked the pro-
ceedings. After all the bother which had been made about
Newcastle I expected better things of him, and really his
two performances, one for the Great Northern and the other
for the Flying Dutchman's Handicap, were most incom-
patible. Either he did not—but never mind, perhaps his
inglorious exhibition for the long race was attributable to
his want of staying powers ; but according to his running
yesterday he ought to have played a more prominent part
on Tuesday. At least this was the general 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-and-thin supporters.
The principal movements in connection with the Derby
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 points,
and it is stated that the rognosconti 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 Adataas was for the long race. Yet the victor for
the first event would 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 win 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
She has
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 seldom men-
tioned that it would be useless entertaining a serious 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 Greek
a lift in the betting, and deservedly so. The Greek, it is
said, can stay as long as the American horse that took a
week to gallop off a cabbage leaf, but I cannot believe Mr.
Angell's colt to be as slow as that. HT
is lothfanced on
account of her running at Croxton. The only er
animal amongst the three-year-olds for 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
WRITE HART, THE GREER, 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-01d 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
Plate I shall select Madame Meet.

A FRESH MAN.

ARRIVALS AT EPSOM.
Lupellus, Indifference, White Rose, Vigo, Queen Bess,
F. M. Duke of Duty, Pan, King Edward, Restes, Crallon,
Martel-en-Tete, Blue Jacket, Fright, Bridecake, Fly-btherusy-
Day, White Hart, Old Robert, Margery Daw, Cy,
Pirate, Brenhilda, Simple Simon, Our Bet, Foretop, Accu-
rate, Excelsior, Melbourina, Tame Deer, Minster, Varna,
Beauty, Julie, De Retz, Vulture, Fairplay, Chantress,
Spinet, Homer, Carlotta, Confectioner, De Ginkel, Apollo,
Shuffle, Handoverhand, Secret Treasure, Beacon, New-
castle, Lovett, Yellow Rose, Fusee, the Greek, Twang,
Madame Eglintine, and Peter Flat.
MALTON,—Longrange has left here for Epsom.

YORK SPRING MEETING.
(TUESDAY'S RACES CONCLUDED.)
The Knavesmire Plate of 50 sous 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 Donati, 3 yrs, Bst 51b.... (Robertson) 4
Betting-4 to 1 agst Bilberry, sto 1 agst Donati, 7to 1
(at first 4 to 1) agst Trepan, 8 to 1 agst Surprise, 10 to 1
each agst Professor Dick and Neophyte. The first four ran
in front throughout, Neophyte obtained the ad at the
sand, and won cleverly by half a length ; same distance
between the second and third ; bad fourth.
The Selling Stakes of 25 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes
of 5 sovs each, for 3-yr-olds and upwards. One 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 5 to
.4 agst Shafto. Birthday filly
made nearly all the running, and won in a canter by two
lengths ; same distance between the wand and third ; a
neck between the third and fourth.

WEDNESDAY.
The Consolation Scramble, of 30 soya, added to a Handicap
Sweepstakes of 5 soya each. T.Y.C. 7 subs.
Capt. Christie's Brandy Ball, 3 yrs, Get 31b (A. Sadler) 1
Mr. Allison's Layton, 3 yrs, Est 101 b .......... (Little) 2
Mr. Gill's The Squire, 3 yrs, 6st 31b (14. Snowdon) 3
The following also ran :—Mathematics, Volta, Übique.
Betting-2 to 1 agst Brandy Ball, 3to 1 agst Layton, 4
to 1 agst Volta. Brandy Ball took the lead soon after start-
ing, made the rest of the running, and won by three lengths;
a length between second and third ; bad fourth.
The Londesborough Cup, value 100 sovs, in specie, added
to a handicap sweepstakes of 5 soya each. Winners extra;
the second to receive 25 sovs out of the stakes. One mile.
49 subs.
Capt. Gray's The Burgomaster, 3 yrs, sst 61b (A, Sadler) 1
Lord Zetland's Volatile, 3 yrs, sst (Grimshaw) 2
Mr. J. Osborne's Trabuco, 4 yrs, 7st (Challoner) 3
The following also ran :—Tom King, Precious Stone,
Hesperithusa, Coxwold, Ronconi, Lady Mary colt, Donati,
Surprise, Killingworth, Adelaide, Paul Jones, Attraction.
Betting-5 to 2 agst Tom King, 3to 1 agst Precious
Stone, 8 to 1 agst Volatile, 10 to 1 each agst Trabuco, Ron-
coni, and Burgomaster, 100 to 6 agst Paul Jones. On
going to the post Surprise broke away and ran some dis-
tance before he was stopped. Tom King made play to the
turn, when Burgomaster took the lead. At the distance
Volatile and Trabuco became second and third, but failed
to reach Burgomaster, who won cleverly by three-quarters
of a length, a head between the second and third, bad
fourth. Precious Stone was pretty close up with Tom King.
Paul Jones, the Lady Mary colt, Attraction, and Ronconi
were next. Hesperithusa and Surprise headed the last
division. Surprise got badly off.
First Year of the Fourth Biennial Stakes, for 2-yr-olds, 10
soya each, h ft, with 50 added. The second to save his
stake. Allowances and penalties. T.Y.C. 14 subs.
Mr. J. Merry's Thormanby, Bst 101 (in. 31b extra)(Plumb 1
Mr. T. Parr's Rattlebone, Bst 91b (in. 51b extra
(Withington) 2
Mr. Eastwood's Butterfly, Bst 31b
Mr. Watt's Miss Conyngham filly, Bst 31b.. (J. Osborne) 4
Mr. W. Hudson's Lady Trespass, Bst 31b (Challoner) 5
Betting-5 to 4on Thormanbury, 3to 1 agst Rattlebone,
5 to 1 agst The Miss Conyngham filly.
Rattlebone led for about a quarter of a mile, when Thor-
manby tcok up the running, carried it on to the end, and
won by two lengths ; same distance between the second and
third ; a length between the third and fourth ; Lady Tres-
pass was beaten off.
Second Year of the Third Biennial Stakes of 10 sovs each,
h ft, with 50 added, for 3-yr-olds ; colts, Bst 71b; fillies,
Bst 31b, The second to save his stake. Allowances and
penalties. One mile and three-quarters. 11 subs.
Mr. J. Parker's Nimrod, Bst 71b (in. 31b ex.) .. Day) 1
Mr. Merry's Meg Merrilies, Bat 61b (in. 51b ex.) (Plumb) 2
Mr. J. Bates' The Dutchman's Daughter, Bst Sib (in.
51b ex.) (J. Osborne) 0
Mr. Ewbank's Tom King, Bst 41b (Charlton) 0
The betting opened at 7 to 4 and closed at 5 to 2 on Nim-
rod, who led from start to finish, and won in a canter by
four lengths. Tom King and the Dutchman's Daughter
did not pass the post.
The Flying Dutchman's Handicap of 100 soya,
added to a