The Sun.
London, England, 1868-11-02 00:00:00

SPORTING NOTES.

There was some good sport last week. at Lincoln and
Worcester. The Worcester Autumn Handicap was won
in a canter by Vortigern, a .remarkably useful half-
bred son -of Lifeboat and Madeline, who beat Fidelia
Kidderminster, and several others. Surely, after the
wretched form shown by Kidderminster on Pitchcroft, his
friends will be chary in trusting him again for any race
save a selling plate. The Nursery fell an easy prey to
Fragrance, the prettily-named daughter of Ace of Clubs
and Perfume; but tho performance was nothing to boast of,
seeing that Winifred, who finished second, gave the
winner 181 b. Moonbeam, though beaten, ran well in the
Flying Stakes, as she was only half a length behind Wini-
fred, and twelve speedy horses came in the rear of Sir
Cling. Rushout's beautiful filly. Philosopher, who is one
of the finest jump vs in training, hi.J. dialea!y in car-
rying of the Gran I Annuli Stoop!ec'ilsa, an,l,consid3riu,_;
that hem tde the greater portion of the running, with list
Sib in the saldle, the viet iry of Mr. 21 irray's li )rso was
d‘s ,rva 1. Sev3r.tl ot!ter clever 0:)3:-.13untry cue
Fusilier, F3rtunatu-1, Th 3 DJC.:!O*, Taw
Vale, aid Jury:a an Wing the mist not worthy, after
Phi'o3o;ther —alsl tigurel at W3r33A3r, where steopla-
c`i ising and hurdle razing a:3 vary ,> )1 with th 3
CICZ )13.

At 1,7 n solo, on the fi,•st dar, b wk.) "3 of faveuritis were
pbrticul►rly unfortunate, as outsiders WYI ovary event,
eacapt V 1.3 Blank toy Stakes. Ti 3 S?y Was elected
favourite for the A Italie llinlcap, bft 113 west dewa
before the mederate Choral, who acted well over the
somewhat heavy g.oanl. Behind the par ware N:ne
Elms, Miss Gratwick Tiirea per Cent., Rassian B ear,
and Christmas Carol, the latter of whom ran SJC3II 1 for
the. Darby in Gladiateur's year. T 43 filly by Oal ;too
out of Crucifixion, since named Atonement, w n the
Blankney Stakes, after au exciting contest w:tn Conrad,
by a neck, and after her victory the "learned pedigreaist
was warmly congratulated by his brethren of the "fourth
estate." Kingsley won the Johnstone P.ate solely throngla
obtaining the bast of an indifferent start; but in the Bar-
ton Stakes Sir F. Johnstone was recompensed for the de-
feat of Bel Giorno in the above plate by the success of
Historian, who upset a great "pot" carried by Ventnor.
The sport on Friday was equal to that 83312 on the first
day of the meeting, aid the principal races ware wan re-
sp:ctively by Bonnie Katie, Pearlfeathor, Choral, Bel
Giorno, and Pensioner.
The announcement in a contemporary that it was pos-
sible no Derby would be run at Epsom nest year has
created quite a consternation in the sporting world. Tho
shareholders of the Epsom Grand Stand or managing
committee have, it appears, advertised that they will
run the Derby over a portion of Mr. Studd's property,
without having first obtained that gentleman's consent.
Naturally indignant at being treated with contempt by
parties whose avaricious and monopolistic tendencies have
never been questioned, Mr. Studd very properly, in our
opinion, declines to allow his ground to be used, until a
proper agreement has been drawn up and signed. Whz.t
the result of all this will be, it is difficult to guess. The
Epsom authorities will be taught that they cannot ride
roughshod over Mr. Studd. If the Derby, however, were.
run for at Newmarket, Ascot, Goodwood, or York, it
would be a boon to both jockeys and horses, as the Epsom
course is by no means to be considered as either safe for
the jockeys, or calculated to try the merits of first-class
racehorses, without risk in the shape of a break down or
other serious accidents.

The only fixture of note is the Liverpool Autumn Meet-
ing, which commences oa Tuesday and extends over Fri-
day. If all the proposed items in the programme fill, 33
races will be decided ; but at this date the list presents an
unfurnished appearance, as many of the stakes remain
open till the evenings prior to running. For Tuesday the
closed races in the card are the Flying Handicap, the
Knowsley Nursery Stakes, the Welter Cup, the Croxteth
Hurdle Handicap, and the Trial Steeplechase. In the
Flying Handicap (4 furlong course), 50 horses belonging
to the speedy class have been engaged, and the weights
begin with The Corporal Bst 101 b, and end with Clara sst
71b. Those particularly adapted to act well over the course
are Indian Star, 7st 101 b; Ironmaster, 7st 81b; Evoliva, 7st
71b; Pew:Heather, 7st 51b; Dawdle, 7st 41b; Virtue,
7st 21b ; Snowdrop, 6st 101 b ; Vex, Est 101 b ; Hereniansv,
sst 121 b ; and Bassoon, sst 111 b. Herennianus, who is
superior to Macduff, would win easily if he could only
be induced to run in public as he does at home ; but,
as he is an uncertain colt, I prefer trusting to Wat-
son's representative—Virtue or Evelina. There are sixty
nominations for the Knowsley Nursery Stakes (four fur-
longs), and the top weight-Bst 101 b—has been awarded
to Cocoa Nut. Good filly though this daughter of Nut-
bourne, however, undoubtedly is, I question her ability
to beat such two year olds as Palmitin°, 7st 91b ; Dun-
bar, 7st 81b; Winifred, 7st 71b; colt by The Care out of
English Rose, 7st Glb ; King of the Rovers, 7st 21b ; April
Morn, Est 121 b ; Longborough, Est 81b; and Lady-in Wait-
ing, Gst 31b. Longborough showed fine speed in a mils
race at Worcester on Wednesday, and he appears likely to
grow into a useful colt. For this race, however, this nice
half-brother to Moonbeam may fail to beat April Mora
and Lady in Waiting, and this pair appear likely to finish
in the front rank, if the batter, indeed, chea act win.
The Welter Cup 0.-} miles) will, in the preen net absence
of the Makeshift colt, who is likely to be reserved far his
more important engagement on Fri lay, be see ire 1 by
The Rescue or Three per Cant. In the Ceexteth Hardle
Hendicep (2 miles) 24 horses have been weighted, and if
Baruaho is clever at jam sing, he mast be bad te bee'.
Nevertheless, for this race my vote must be Li f Wee' of
Nit and Sujah Dowlah. Tue Teia' Ste tp'ee't U. 3 (ab not
2 miles) nary be carried off by The Nan or The Plover,
bath possessing the necessary speed for a country like tie at
at Liverpool. On Wednesday, four out of the eight rae s
in the list are completed, the most important of which aro
the Liverpool Nursery an 1. the Sefton Han lie tie. The
Liverpool Nursery has a similar oatry to the Knowsley,
on Tuesday, and it is not improbable that the same h erse
may win both races, as Tormentor did in 1833. I there-
fore again intend taking my chance with Lady in Waiting
and April ISlorn, though it is easy for both animal; to be
defeated, when it is remembered that the inej erity of the
juveniles entered may have been awed for this class of
race. There is an excellent entry of fifty for the Soften
Handicap (6 furlongs), and the most notable names
therein are Moonbeam, Bst 71b; Etoile Filante, 7st 121 b ;
Evelina, 7st 41b; Viridis, 7st 21b; Virtue, 7st 21b; Last
Rose of Summer, Gst 121 b ; Vex, 6st 101 b ; Kettleholder,
6st 21b ; and Herennianus, sst 121 b. One of Watsoa's re-
presentatives—Virtu', Last Rose of Summer, or Evelina
—must be dangerous, and if Last Rose of Summer does
battle for the Benoist° stable, we shall associate her
with Moonbeam as the best pair in the handi-
cap. The Grand Sefton Steeplechase (about three
miles) reads like a "good thing" for The Lamb, even
though this year's Grand National winner should be op-
posed by Globule, The Nun, Goldfinder, Pensioner, and
King Arthur. In the Corinthian Hurdle Handicap (li
miles) Steamboat and Sujah Dowlah have not been over-
weighted, albeit the better of the pair may find a difficult
task to defeat Barnabo. On Thursday, in the Westmore-
land Cup (1 mile) twenty-eight horses have boon h.andi-
capped. Measured through their Doncaster positions, it
must be a fine point to decide as to whether Evelina can
beat Master Willie, but neither of them may defeat Indi-
gestion and Sirocco, who are smart mile horses. The
Stewards' Plato (6 furlongs) has 33 nominations, but, un-
less the Warrior, Get 121 b, is in his old form, Weather
Isle or Snowdrop will be heralded the winner.
The Handicap Plate and Steeplechase Handicap
will be better understood after the first and second
day's decisions have been published than they are at this
date. On Friday, the only closed race is the Autumn Cup
(1i miles), and for this event 47 horses remain in from the
original 116 entries. Fripennier, 9st 21b, is the highest
weight accepting ; but although this horse, in addition to
Knight Errant 7st 91b; Griinston, 7st ;91b; and Friday,
7st 51b, are the property of Mr. Pryor, the Mexican blue
will be carried, and right prominently too, by Grineston,
who is a speedy colt, and will stay the distance. Knight
of the Garter, Bst 121 b, is far superior to the cripple
Vauban, Bst 51b, and; as the Knight knows his way to
the winning post on Aintree, is a high-class colt, and not
ovarweighted, he is likely to play a prominent part in
the contest. See-Saw, Bst 41b, despite his clever Cam-
bridgeshire victory, has not a remarkably taking appear-
ance, as the Liverpool course is longer than at Newmarket
and we fear this speedy son of Buccaneer is a non-stayer .
The Palmer, Bst 21b, is strongly fancied by an influential
division ; but, as he has never yet stayed over a long and
severe course, I am compelled—unwillingly—to look
in another direction for the winner. Tynedale, Bst
21b, is ,nicely handicapped, and a dangerous opponent to
the leading favourites will bo found either in this horse or
one of his stable companions —Tabourot, 7st 51b; The Dean
Get 121 b; or Minster Bell, Gst 61b. Of this team we like
Tynodalo and Tabourot best. Goodwood, Bst 21b, is a goo 1
honest horse, and we believe he will beat Tarabau. 7st
121 b ; Van Amburg, 7st 121 b ; Dalby, 7st 101 b; Abergellie,
7st 71b; Christmas Carol, 7st 71b; and the filly by Now-
minstor out of Irish Queen, 7st lb; notwithstanding the
fact that Abergellie has been backed by a very clever
party. Tormentor, 7st Mb, will beat more than beats her;
and, if a rank outsider performs the winning trick, this
daughter of King Tom and Torment will bo the one, as
she has done well since the Cesarewitch, in which race she
ran forward to the Bushes. The Special, 7st 511, cannot
beat Orion, 7st; and the latter, who is very speedy, ,nay
secure a place. Of the Ilolywell trio —Fairwind, 7st slb ;
Deceit, Get 101 b ; and Electricity, sst 71b—Deceit is the best
at the weights. And if this son of Fandango reaches the
post fit and well, he will beat all comers. Paul Jones,
7: t, is a moderate horse. The remaining candidates
with the oxception of Tribune, 7st 3ib; Aggravator, Gst
101 b; Now Guinea, Gst Gib; Lady Henrietta, Gst 51b; the
Makeshift colt, sst 121 b ; and Ajax, sst 101 b—call for no
comment. And the pick of this lot aro Makeshift colt,
Tribune, and Ajax, the latter of whom has been tried with
Cock .of the Walk and others. Summing up these curt
remarks, I have only to point out Knight of the Garter,
Grimstou, Tabourct, Deceit, Ajax, and Orion as the horses
that seem likely to produce the winner ; and unless Deceit
is sent to the post in his best form, I apprehend the suc-
cessful candidate will be discovered in
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KNIGHT OF THE GARTER or GRDISTON.
A FRESH IAN.

SPD aTING IN rELLIGENCII —This Da

VICTORIA CLUB BETTING—Tms D Ir.

LIVERPOOL CUP.
Ito 2 agst The Palmer (taken to £700)
6to 1 agst Knight of the Garter (taken and off.)
100 to 15 agst Grimston (off.-7 to 1 taken and off.)
10 to 1 agst See Saw (taken)
100 to 8 agst Aborgeldie (taken)
100 to 8 agst Orion (offered-100 to 7 taken)
20 to 1 agst Lady llenriette (taken)
20 to 1 ag:it Paul Jones (offered-1400 to 100 taken

once)
25 to 1 agst Ajax (taken and offered)
,100 to 3 agst Tabouret (taken and wanted)
50 to 1 avt Deceit (taken) -
50 to 1 agst New Guinea (taken and wanted)
to 1 a:_rst Knight Errant (taken)

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