The Sun.
London, England, 1868-05-23 00:00:00

TEE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 2?, 1803.

SPORTING PROPHECIES.

THE EPSOM SUMMER MEETING.

Bell's Life.—lleathcote Plate : Griniston and
Athena. Woodcote Stakes : Count Lagrange's best.
Reserved Lawn Stakes : Out and Outer, Lady Rose-
hill, and Choral. Rous Stakes : The Palmer or
Lord Ronald. Bentinck Plate : Out and Outer,
Lady Rosehill, Laird of Scotland, and Choral.
Zpsom Town Plate : Salliet, Patrician, or King of
the Rovers. The Derby : Lady Elizabeth—St.
Ronan for place. Epsom Grand Stand Cup : Tor-
mentor, Thorndyke, an .l The Vixm gelling. Sur-
rey Foal Stakes : Va!e Royal and Uncas. The
Oaks : Lady Elizabeth.

Sporting Gazette.—Woodeote Stakes: Herniione
colt. Rous Stakes,: Tue Palmer, Grey Sleeking,
Historian, and Vortigern. Re.servel Lawn Stakes :
Redbourne, Lily, and Alosinda. . Ileathc)to Plate,.
Athena and Grinaton. The Derby : Lady Eliza-
bath.

Era.-11,-)us Stakes: The Pallier and Wrough-
ton. lleathcote Plate: Athena or Cocoa NIIt.
IlToodcote Stakes: Martyr ant llermiDne colt.
served Lawn S-:-,ak..!s : Tumber an 1 Jeanie, Deans.
The aaby : Bine Gown, 1; Paul Jones, 2 ; Suf-
folk, 3. Two Year Old S:Akcs : Director or the
Hermione colt. Great Surrey Foal Stakes: thicas
and Vale Royal. The Oaks : Formosa, 1 ; Lady
Elizabeth, 2; Green Sleeve, 3. Epsom Two Year
Old Plate: Badsworth.

Field.—Woadeoto Stakes : Ilert&one colt and
Wellington. Ileathcote Plate : Leouie or Athena.
Rous Stakes : Clemente and The Skipper. Re-
served Lawn Stakes : Tumbler and Redbourue.
The Derby : Lady Elizabeth. The Two Year Old
Stakes : Glenlyon or Wellington. Epsom Four
Year Old Stakes : Fervacques. Epsom Grand Stand
Cup : Tormentor and Priority. The Oaks : Lady
Elizabeth. .Great Surrey Foal Stakes : Vale Royal.
Epsom Two Year Old Plate: Electricity or Her-
rnione colt.

Sporting Tinzes.—Roui Stakes : The Palmer or
The Faun. Heathcote Plate: Grimston. Wood-
cote Stakes : Crucifixion filly. The Derby : Lady
Elizabeth—Paul Jones and Orion for place. Two
Year Old Stakes: Wellington or Sister to Blue
Gown. Epsom Two Year Old Plate : Electricity.
The Oaks: Lady Elizabeth or Green Sleeve.
Sporting Die. —Heathcote Plate : Athena and
Grimstou. ROM Stakes : Skipper and Vortigern.
Reserved Lawn Handicap : Jeanie Deans, Novice,
and Choral. Woodcote Stakes : Martyr. The
Derby : Lady Elizabeth or Sir Joseph Hawley—
Paul Jones for place. The Oaks : Lady Elizabeth,
1 ; Formosa, 2 ; Green Sleeve, 3.
Sportsman.—The Derby : Lady Elizabeth, 1 ;
Orion, 2; Speculum, 3. Woodcote Stakes : Her,
mione colt or Crucifixion filly. Reserved Lawn,
Stakes : Joseph Dawson's best. Heathcote Plate :
Sister to Hermit or Lconie. Rota Stakes : Histo-
rian or Grey Stocking. The Oaks : Lady Eliza-
beth.

Sunday Times.—The Derby : Lady Elizabeth, 1
Sir Joseph Hawley's best, 2—Orion for place.

SPORTING OPINIONS.

Wednesday is the Derby Day, and as the time for the
decision of that world-renowned race approaches, even
serious business individuals, who rarely trouble them-
selves respecting the competition of racehorses, begin to
make inquiries about the odds, and for once in a way show
sporting proclivities. At present, owing to the favour in
which Lady Elizabeth is held, the field does not promise to
be of its usual strong dimensions; but the interest in 'he
contest, when the competitors are marshalled in the "dell
of fate," will bo the same as in past years.

superfluous, as Lady Elizabeth and Formosa are vastly
superior to any of those likely to oppose them. The last
time Lady Elizabeth and Formosa met, in the Middle Park
Plato, Formosa beat the Danebury filly in their plac3s,
after a close race. Between the pair it again be a fine
contest ; but as

the straight, when Easby gave way, and Pirate Chief took
the lead, maintaining it to the distance, where he was chal-
lenged by Distaff, whom the Chief beat very cleverly by a
neck; a bad third ; Mars was Null, Clarina fifth, and
Ada last.

An objection was lodged by Britton, the rider of
Duchess, against the first and second, on the ground that
they had closed upon him and prevented Lim getting
through, but it was overruled.

The Manor Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added. Ralf a

mile.

Mr Jones's Valentin, by Vedette—Capucine, Bst 71b
(lleartfield) 1
Mr York's Firebell, Bst 71b (car. Bst 81b (T. French) 2
Mr W. M. Lambourne's Dr. de Jongh, Bst 101 b (Lynch) 3
Mr T. Stevms's Congratulator, Bst 10lb (Payne) 4
Mr Thomas's Carolina,, Bst 71b (11. Jackson) 5
Mordan weighed for Miss Sophie, but the filly having
left the course her number was taken down.

Bctting-7 to 4on Valentin. Congratulation made the
running, followed by Dr. de Jongh, Firubell, and Valentia,
till just outside the distant', when Valentia came away,
and won l‘y a length and a half, a head separating second
and third ; Congratulation was a bad fourth, and Carolina
last.

Tho winner eras sold to Mr 11. Wright for 70 guir.eas,
and Mr Goodwin bought Firebell for 31 guinea.

BETTING- ON THE COURSE.
DEntY.
7to 4 agst Lady Elizabeth (taken)
9 to 2 agst Blue-Gown (taken)
10 LI 1 agst Paul Jones (offered)
14 to 1 agst Speculum (wa•lted)
14 to 1 agst Tom Bowline c (taken)

PROGRAM:4'4I OF EPSOM SUMMER MEETING.
TUESDAY, May 26.
The Craven Stakes of 10 sovs each, with 100 added; three
year old, 7st 71b, foe- Bst 121 b, five and upwards 9st
41b; mares and geldings allowed 31b; the winner of the
Derby or St. Leger 14'b; of the Oaks, 2,000 Guineas, or
a Sweepstakes value 1,000 sovs 51b extra ; maiden three
year olds a"owed 51b, four and upwar Is 121 b. The 1- st
mile and a queer of the New Derby Come.
The Horton Stakes of 5 soya each, with 100 added ; twa
yen,- olds 7st 31b, three 9st 31b, four lOst 41b, five, t!--,
and aged lOst 91b; mares and gelding allowed 31b; the
winner to be sold for 130 sovs ; if entered for 80 sovs
allowed 71b, if for 60 141 b, over and above other allow-
ances. New T.Y.C.. Three quarters of a nine.
The Heathcote Plate of 100 sovs ; two year olds 6st, three
7st 121 b, four Bst 81b, five and upwards Bst 121 b ; nivres
and geldings allowed 31b ; any winner in 1868 51b extra ;
the w'nner of the Epsom Derby or the Botrzaster St.
Leger 101 b extra, in addition to any other penalty.
Half a mile.
Heather Bell, 3 yrs, P-onmaster, 3 yrs, Fleetw"ng, 2 yrs,
Sister to Hermit, 2 yrs, Saluet, 6 yrs, Cairo, 2 yrs, Plaice
Paul, 2 yrs, Loonie, 3 yr-, Ampleforth, 2 yrs, Bonnie
Katie, 2 yea, Alabama, 2 yrs, Pen-1 Mosque, 3 yrs, Heron-
nianus, 3 yes, Janet Rawcliffe, 3 yrs, Lady Skeynes, 2 yrs,
Liddington, 6 yrs, Nike, 4 yrs, Athena, 3. yrs, Gr.tuston, 3
2
yrs, The Conjv"or, 2 yrs, Adventuress, yrs, Vaubrugh,
2 yrs, and Cocoa Nut, 2 yrs (dr).
The Reserved Lawn Stakes (Handicap) of 10 sovs each,
h ft, with 100 added; the second to receive 25 soya out
of the stakes ; winners of any race after May 21 (at ten
a.m.) 51b extra. Three quarters of a m"e. 33 subs.
Age at lb
Lady Rosehill ... 4 7 0
Breach of Promise 4 7 0
Professor Anderson 5 6 8
President Lincoln 3 6 7
Fidelia 3 6 7
Boanerges ... 3 6 7
Beatrice Grey ... 3 6 7
M.aesllwch ... 3 6 7
Lord Derby ... 3 6 5
Adosinda ... 3 6 2
Choral
... 3 6 0
Redboarne .. 4 6 0
Pompeii 2 5 12
Lily (dam el Elfrida) 3 5 8
Workman ... 2 5 7
Hermitage ... 3 (pd)

Age at lb
Out and Outer ... 6 9 2
Bismarck 4 9 2
Whitby ... 5 9 0
Salliet 6 8 7
Naivete 3 8 7
Tumbler ... 4 8 5
Chapel Royal 5 8 4
The Parson 3 8 2
Paris ... a 7 13
Witchcraft ... 3 7 12
Lictor 3 7 12
Belpiaegor ... 3 7 12
Jeanie Deans ... 4 7 7
Miss Hayes 4 7 6
Novice .. ... 5 7 5
St. Valentine ... 3 7 4
Harebell ... 3 7 2 ,
The Woodcote Stakes of 10 soya each, with 200 added,
for two year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; the se-
cond to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes. New T.Y.C.
(three-quarters of a mile.) 73 subs.
Orpheline, Onyx, c by Y. Melbourne out of Cantina,
Red Star, f by Atherstone out of Overture's dam, Buffoon,
Thor, Typhon, Alpenstock, c by Vedette out of Bay Rosa-
lind, Action, Juanita, Jimmy, Defender, Clara, Woodman,
f by Dundee out of Lady Lotty, Albania, Goatfell,
Arbaces, King of Clubs, Flower Girl, f by Musjid —Bas
Bleu, Bonnie Kate, Berserker, Dunbar, Lady Margaret,
Miss Nellie, Good Hope, Lord Hawthorn, Waterwiteh,
Blanche, Boulogne, Le Saph;-, Maid of Avenel, Blairbuie,
Martyr, Champagne Charley, Popiujay, North Briton,
c by Stockwell out of Cathei:no Haves, Autias, Elec-
tricity, Caradoc, Stockwitb, Glenlyon, Hayes,
Atha-
nor, 'Penedos, Charon, Music, Noyre Tauren, Tom Oliver,
Skyscraper, Becky Sharp, Royal Rake, Rowsham, North
Lincoln out of the Queen of the Vale, c by Tim WhifllJr
out of Herinione, Drawbridge, Rosary, Vanichka, Rosary,
f by Prime Minister out of Rigolboche, The Rajah, Pleni-
potentiag, f by Oulston out of Crucifixion, Bradgate,
Little ell, Lord Falmouth, Abyss nit), Vaubrugh,
Thirlstane, and Glencoe.
The lions Stakes (Free Heudicap) of 20 soy., each, h ft,
with 200 added; whiners of any race after May 7 (at
ten a.m.), matches excepted, 51b, or of two or more
races 101 b extra. One ni'le. 18 sabs.
Age st lb Ago lb
The Palmer 4 9 3 Porter's Knot ... 4 610
Lord Rmald ... 6 8 7 Clenionco 3 6 9
Corporal 4 8 0 Vortig,era (ine. 51b
King Victor ... 4 712 extra) 3 6 9
Wroughton ... 4 7 1(1 Skipj:wk 4 6 1
Jasper ... 4 7 10 La wfseapJ.„„ 3 5 le
The Skip') 4 7 9 The Faun.., 3 5 10
Grey Stues;ng 5 7 6 Marq.lis of Carab ts 3 5 7
Miuster.ll:ll ... 4 7 0; Warlike 3 5 7
ra .
istonau a 7 01

WEIMZSDAY.

The Manor Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 added, for
two year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b ; the vi*luer
to be sold frr 100 sovs. Half a tr"e.
The Burgh Stakes of 5 sovs each, u:th 100 Hied ; two
year olds 7st 31b, three 9st 11b, four 9st 1211,, five and
upwards 9st 131 b; mares and geld'n allowed 31b; the
winner to be sold for 150 sovs ; 'f entered for 80 sovs
allowed lib, 60 141 b, over and above other a"owances ;
half a mile.
The Derby Stakes of 50 sovs h ft, for then throe
year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, Vies Bst 51b ; the second to
receive 100 sovs out of the stakes. The last w'!e and a
half, to be run on the new course. 262 subs.
The Benthack Plate of 100 sovs (Efandicap) fur all ages.

Three quarters of a mile.
Age st lb
Gritnston 3 9 2
Out and Outer ... 6 9 0
Whitby ... ... 5 810
Tumbler ... ... 4 8 3
Naivete ... 3 8 2
Adamanthea ... 4 8 0
Witchcraft 3 7 12
Lictor .. 3 7'12
Belphegor 3 7 12
Jeanie Deans ... 4 7 7
Sunstroke ... 3 7 7
Novice ... 5 7 ii
Milton ...3 7 5
St. Valentine ... 3 7 4
Lady Busehill ... 4 7 0
Noyau 3 7 0
Breach of Promise.. 4 7 0
Airdrie ... 4 6 13
The Epsom Town Plato of 100 sovs (handicap) for all ages

Ago st lb
Laird of Scotland... 3 6 13
Warlike 3 6 12
Itedivivus 3 6 10
Presideut Linc3ln 3 6 10
Boanerges 3 6 10
Professor Anderson 5 6 8
3 6 7
Beatrice Grey 3 6 7
Alaesllwch... 3 6 7
Ohm-al 3 6 0
3 5 13
Pompeii „. 2 5 12
Shamrock ... 2 5 10
Wincbilsca, 2 5 7
Provider 2 5 7
Lady Skeynes 2 5 7
Hermitage... 3 (dr)