The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-18 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES,

EPSOM AND BATA.

The doings amongst the Derby horses have of late
been not a little perplexing. First, Saunterer was re-
introduced into the betting with a seeming determina-
tion on the part of his supporters to maintain bins in a
prominent position until the very hour of the race, and
when he had almost superseded Skirmisher as first fa-
vourite a reaction set in, and, indeed, at my present
writing the fall of Saunterer appears likely to he as sud-
den and decisive as his rise. In the meantime no telling
demonstration has been made in favour of Magnifyer,
and despite the outlays which have recently been
madeen Sprig Shillelagh,
and is giu stables
I shall,Bb bessomles-
what
surprised if of
Tupthe
do not amalgamate their interest, and let Wae-
dermarske be their most trusted representative. Strath-
never has not attained that position in the betting to
Which he seems to he fairly entitled by his Dee Stakes'
performance, and as for his stable companion, the once
formidable Blink Bonny, she appears to be gone, never
to return. When Bird-in-the-Hand went through London
last week,' a rush was made to get on him, and the
horse was backed eagerly by those who hold John Scott
"dangerous" with whatever animal be might choose to
send to Epsom, I have, however, no faith in "the Bird."
Lady Hawthorn is reported quite sound, and she and the
other " cripple" Zayder Zee, if they go to the post unaf•
fected by the hard ground, will be found very formidable
customers. The Danebury people unhesitatingly pin
their faith to Anton, and seem to ignore the fact that
be only beat Loyola by a head. A very pretty quarrel
has, I believe, been occasioned by Sydney's exhibition
for the Two Thousand, and Charlton hag in consequence
been compelled to send in his cap and Jacket. The
Baron has expressed his determination of having the
affair searchingly investigated.
I should not like to state how many pounds Arsenal
is reported to be better than Drumour. He has been
heavily backed, within the lastlfew days, to the great
prejudice of M.D., and many people believe that Mr.
Howard has at length come to the turning in his long
lane of ill-luck. Adamas, who once seemed likely to
rise into great favour, has been driven out of his
"teens," and sent to the 20 to 1 division. Skirmisher
holds his position with great firmness, and the public
confidence in the "spots" is not likely to be easily
shaken. During the next two days at Bath, however,
some important movements may be expected.
The list of sport prepared under the direction of the
committee is most attractive, and the prorni-:e which it
presents will be fully realised. The first item on paper
is the Biennial Stakes for three-yr-olds, which has
thirty-seven nominations, including the names of Lam-
bourn, Aspasia, and Drumour. The lastmentioned was
so injured in the race for the Chester Cup, that his
starting is somewhat doubtful—should he, however, go
to the post " all right" I shall have no hesitation in let-
ting him do battle for me.
Wentworth, Jesuit, Hiseber, and Dulcamara are the
only animals which have yet figured in the betting on
the Somersetshire Stakes. The remarks made above
respecting Drumour apply also to Dulcamara, with
one exception, viz., that the support which he has re-
ceived is calculated to remove all doubts relative to his
starting. Favourably as Wentworth is weighted, lam
not inclined to trust him, and cannot regard his race
with Manganese at Newmarket over the D.I. as proof
of his staying powers, for the mare was as thin as a rail
and scarcely capable of raising a gallop. Taking the
Chester running as the most trustworthy guide, I am
induced to assign the foremost places to

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. ConirniFsioner Gouiburn )
IV RE GEOIIEGiAN-SIIIIRE SPECULATIONS.

This bankrupt was described as of Pal.:.grave-placc,
Strand, priuter,-stationer, &c., and to-day came up for
his certificate.

The balance sheet prepared by Messrs. Beasley and
Franklin, commences 16th Oct., 1354, and ends March,
1857, and shows debtor to creditors 1,8241. 7s. To ditto
bol•ling recurity, 78S1. 10 Capital Ist Oct., 1854,
creditor by good debts, 2601. ; cash given up, 841. ;
property, 2981. ; losses on speculations on shares,
1,2561.; los3es, bad debts, 6941.
There was no opposition, and on behalf of the bank-
rupt it was stated that ha had been induced to take the
shares i❑ various public companies, in crier to secure
their printing, but he had lost by them.
His Honour said, that he could not consider this as
being a case of unavoidable loss, but the bankrupt might
take a certificate of the eecond class, and there was no
imputation —it IA, act a far better case than many which
came before the Court.