The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-22 00:00:00

SP OR 1 /NG NOTES.

The
is all-pervading
topic of conversation in racing
circles
the letter which Admiral Rous
especig
sent to the leading journal last week respecting
Laly Elizabeth and the Earl in connection with
the late Derby. His strictures on several of the
parties concerned, Alossrs. John Day, 11. Hill, and
'rho two latter have endeavoured to set them-
the most pointed character.
Paclwick, to wit; are of

selves straight with the public, by forwarding
33mtnanications. to the pre,33 denying the

charges brought against then, whilst Mr. Jolla
Day has instractel. ALssra. Vallane) ani

the well-known solicitors, to tl.ke pro32e,ling3, is

vindication of his character, against the gallant
Admiral. It is to be hoped that s)me arrangement
may be come to between the two latter, as in a
law court doubtless several scandals will be
revived. The Marquis of Hastings has thought
proper at last to enlighten the public, so
far as to say that he acted independently in
scratching the Earl, on the principle, I sui;-
pose, which has been s) frequently reprobated
in these columns, that every owner has a right
to do as he likes with his own, especially in con-
nection with public favourites for a great race.
His Lordship's conduct is in miserable contrast to
the antecedents of
most of his order. The late
Marquis of Waterford, the late Eirl of Eglinton,
Lord Zetland, Lord Glasgow, and many other noble-
men might be adduce i, who would, and indeed
have, run their horses with only three legs to gallop
on because they were public favourites. The Duke
of Beaufort and the Earl of Westmorland were evi-
dently desirous of protecting this youthful noble-
man's interests and character, and it seems SC way
feasible that their influence should be thrown aside,
except other and paramount interests were at work.
Mr. Frail's 'fleeting. was not so well
patronised
as it might have been, but the quality of the gene-
ral company Was
decidelly superior to what is
usually seen on the majority of race courses. Al-
most all the events were decided over short dis-
tances of ground, and it would be a great
improvement,
I think, to alter the card in that re-
spect, even if the number of races were curtailed in
consequence.

Hampton received more than the usual patronage
and. Friday, but, with the exception
of Distaff's form, it was almost a reflex of that dis-
playedo n Thu rat s
Windsor. Thursday
The Newcastle-upon-Tyne programme displays
\lr. Cragg's energy in a most favourable light, as it
is on an unusually large and attractive scale. The
Second Stephenson Biennial Stakes, run on Tiles-
lay, will, most likely, go to FROLICSOME or MER-
CURY, but it is as well to bear h mind that Chelsea
claims 71b allowance. According to the conditions
of the North Derby Stakes, Frolicsome and Mercury
will each have to carry 71b extra, whilst CHELSEA
and VISCOUNT are each allowed 51b, being a diffe-
rence of 111 b. in their favour, which ought to enable
one of the latter to win. I shall look no farther
than FITZWILLIAM for the winner of the Third
Stephenson Biennial Stakes. Whichever represents
T. Dawson's stable, THE PRIEST or MINSTER BELL,
is worth backing for the Members' Plate, although
it should be recollected that THE PARSON is a supe-
rior class animal to any of the others engaged.
The PRIEST cannot be beat for the Corporation
Plate on Wednesday, if he starts for it, and next
to him I fancy BLISSIANBEAR. I consider ATTACHE

is very well in for the Town Plate. Amongst those
engaged for the Tyro Stakes is KING OF TILE
ROVERS, and if sent so far north I think he
mould win, as he is entitled to 51b. allowance. lie
il
tnay, however, be an absentee, and in that ease
stablesr eto win. Her Majesty's
ill their faith on—they
ivahvicehseixvereuWtsgaageoanisis sure
Plate will go to NIANDitAKE. There has been a gr,.at
leal of speculation on the Northumberland Plate
luring the last few days, but a lot of the thirty-two
tcceptances are very indifferent, and it is not neces-
iary, in my opinion, for one reasrn or another, to
illude further to the chances of Winkhoolie, Romp-
ing Girl, Lord Hastings, Honestish, War, Lord Pal-
nerston, Viscount St. Albans, Ainsley, Minster
3ell, Buttercup, Policy, Beanstalk, Warrington,
happy Thought, Cawdor, Camas, aud Cat-
:crick. Tyuedale, on the other hand, from
ais performances last year, if he comes
well to the post possesses a great chance, and is
)ound to run in the first three. The figure he cut
in the Alexandra Plate iva4 not at all satisfactory,

NG, JUNE 22, 1868.

but in Blinkhoolie he certainly met with an extra-
ordinary horse that day. There can be no ques-

tion that the latter showed at least two stone bet-
ter form in his two'races at Ascot than ho did when
running in the Great Northern Handicap, and I
cannot for a moment believe in Fortunio, if they
both start, beating the Shrewsbury Cup winner of
last year at a difference of 31b. only. It is
perhaps as well to record the fact that Tara-
ban defeated Tynedale in a canter for the Great
Northern Leger (11 miles), at Stockton last year,
the latter giving 41b away. John Scott's horse, if
in the humour to try, must therefore have a
chance second to none. El Cid has had a good
preparation, and will be piloted by Mr. G, S.
Thompson, who rode him in several of his races
last year. Still, Ido not think he is grate
good enough to win in this cimpany. Fair
Wind was secoal to Tyne lale for the S'irews -
bury Cup above alluded to, but as the
former gave him 101 b., an I beat. hi.n ia a
cimmon canter I cannot st ta I him U3W. Pol,:c
and Stella are in Elliott's statile., hut I li we no
idea of either of the distinguishing
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this occasion. Deceit is t dkel a'))ut as a go )1
thing an I may wia—nevertheless he ma too b idly
in The Great Northern ILtn heap for inc to stan I
him here. Flora has been heavily backe 1, an I
being in the same stable as Buttercup they must
have a good line to judge from, and if I was sada
fled she could stay the distance I should select her
as the absolute winner. No sign is made at pre-
sent in favour of Miss Osborne, who is sure to
win a valuable handicap sonic day. Russian
Bear will be out of his element here. Lady
Zetland cannot, I fear, get the distance. It
will 'be perceived from the foregoing remarks
I am most in favour of Tynedale, Taraban, El Cid,
and Flora, but as I am doubtful whether the son of
Warlock will be at the starting post, I must alone on
TAItABAN,

and my impression is that EL Cm and TYNEDALE
are the best place investments.

Of the thirteen acceptances left in for the New-
castle Handicap, which takes place on Thursday,
I think, being half a mile shorter distance than the
Northumberland Plate course, it will suit FLORA
better, and she is consequently my selection, coupled
with SISTER TO LITTLE AGNES. There are no less
than 74 subscribers to the Seaton Delaval Stakes,
and KING OF THE ROVERS, should he not previously
win, has 51b allowance, which induces me to give
him the preference, and I shall leave the race be-
tween him and CLIPPER, who is another of the
Buccaneer stock. In case TARABAN gets beat on
Wednesday, The Stewards' Cup is a gift to him.
If he incurs a penalty for winning, which by the
way will scarcely stop him, I think Miss OSBORNE
Will then prove herself most trustworthy. For the
Freemen's Nursery Handicap Lord BOTHWELL is
my recommendation.

The Bibury Club will hold their meeting over
Stockbridge Course on Tuesday. In the absence of
Brigantine, who will probably be reserved for more
valuable engagements during the week, TRomPErrE
should be able to win the Champagne Stakes. I fully
anticipate seeing ABSTINENCE recorded the winner Of
The Hamilton Stakes, and if anything beats TENE-
DOS for the Donnington Stakes it will be Welling-
ton.

Three days' sport of the very best quality may
be anticipated at Stockbridge on Wednesday, Thurs-
day, and Friday.
As regards Wednesday's races, whichever Sir
Frederick Johnstone runs, HISTORIAN Or NARINO,
will about win The N isitor's Plate. In the
Railway Plate CORK JACKET ought to give a
good account of himself for the Croome
Produce Stakes. I presume Mr. Merry ill
send BELLADRUM for the Coventry Stakes, in
which case it is useless looking elsewhere for the
winner. The Eltham Plate, which will be worth
upwards of £l,OOO, is sure to be contested for by a
large field. My opinion is that BRIGANTINE will
beat all comers. As most of the animals entered
for the Stockbridge Cup arc penalised, and LADY
COVENTRY is allowed 61b, I have no doubt her
ladyship will win this journey.
On Thursday the Beaufort Handicap looks made
for SPECIAL. In the Uxbridge Plate BISMARCK
and FEU FoLLET read best in. Nothing attracts
my attention so much as CELLINA for the Hastings
Plate. It is doubtful whether The Earl will run
for the Haritbourne Cup, and in his absenc3
GONIERA will be the victor. It will be very in-
teres.ing to see BELLADaum and IturswArra light
their battle over again, but the latter, having 31b
allowance, may just be able to beat Mr. Merry's
Derby crack. If anytning was to beat the pair I
think it would .be ABSTINENCE. I feel persuaded
TRDMPETTE is an improving animal, and she must
represent me for The Mottesfon t Stakes. There
are a great many animals engaged for The Ninth
Biennial Stakes, still it looks a foregone conclusion
for ATHENA. As regards Friday's running my
choice for The Tenth Biennial Stakes is BRIGAN-
TINE, and for The I)auebury N ursery NANNY THOR-
MANDY.

A FRESH MAN.

MARKETS-7 HIS DAY.

CORN.

Since Saturday there has been a fall of rain in light
genial showers, which so far have not had much effect,
but which, if continued for eight or ten drys, must have
a Tory beneficial effect upon the pastures as well as
upon spring corn. For wheat also the rain will be ad-
'eantageous, providing it be followed by hot, dry weather,
to complete the process of ripening. This, however, will
necessarily retard the cutting, while it will improve the
crop. Tho influence on the trade is therefore pretty well
balanced, and the only immediate effect would W to pro-
long the pause in the buying and selling until something
more decisive occurred.

All the country markets come firm, with prices here and
there higher.

At Mark-lane the trade was quiet, but the tone thin.
English wheat in short supply, and sold at firm rates to
is advance.

Foreign wheat, of which there were good arrivals,*was
purchasable at late rates.
METRO FOLITAN CATTLE.

The heavy losses suffered here last week, the subse-
quent depression in the dead markets, and the prospects
of the supply of water, as well as the green crops,
from the change in the weather, have all combined to pre-
vent feeders of stock from sending much up to-day,
and with increased supplies we have had some
reduction in prices. Of beasts there were 31
Scots, from Scotland ; 2,219 shorthorns, crosses, &c., from
the English pastures; none from Ireland, 1,000 oxen and
heifers from th 3 Continent. Choice broods sold quietly,
at 4d per stone reduction from late quotations.
Tho number of sheep and lambs was also smaller than
last week, including 5,820 foreign. Choice breeds moved
off pretty freely, but the general demand was dull, and the
improvement in prices did not exceed 2d per stone. Lambs
sold slowly, and at unaltered rates.
The number of foreign calves was 350. The veal trade
better, at 41 and 6d per stone advance for best qualities.
Pork in limited demand at late quotations. No foreign
pigs arrived. Total at 'market:—Beasts, 3,340; sheep,
and lambs, 27,150 ; calves, 371 ; pigs 320.
Quotations—Beef, 3s 4d to 5s 2d ; mutton, 3s 2d to 4s
8d ; veal, 3s to 4s 10d ; pork, 3s to 4s 4d ; lamb, 58 to Gs
per stone of 81bs sinking the offal.