The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-21 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
GORHAMBURY RACES.—TUESDAY.
The nominations, of which an outline was published
on Monday, although good in aggregate, and calculated
to sustain the popularity of the meetings, fell short of
some of the principal stakes, and neither the events
dt sided yesterday nor those to be ran this day are
likely to make any alteration in the positions of the
Derby favourites. But if the field were small and the
results of slight prospective importance, the sport was
varied and satisfactory, and run off with a better observ-
race of time than has usually characterised the Gorham-
bury management.
The general arrangements on the course, and of
matters connected with the racing, were entrusted to
the same parties who have, from their first establishment,
officiated as Judge, Clerk of the Course, and Starter ;
and, under the personal direction of the Earl. of
Verulam, were carried out on the same plan that has
hitherto been so successful in distinguishing Gorham-
bury as one of the most quiet and enjoyable meetings in
the kingdom. Everything in the shape of gambling (of
course we do not presume to apply so unpalatable a term
to the legitimate amusements, or to the speculations to
which they gave rise) was prohibited, defaulters
were held in terrorem, and roguery in small
matters was kept at bay by the strong arm
of the law. Pity that a meeting so well conducted, and so
des( rvedly popular with all classes, should be discontinued,
yet, if report is to be heliesed. such is not unlikely to be
the, case. The weather, unfortunately, was cold and
showery, and, in consequence, the assemblage was not
so large as we have seen on some occasiors ' • still it was
very numerous ; and that there was no lack of rank and
fashion, the following selection will show :—The Ger-
hambury House list included the Earl of Verulam, Duke
and Duchess of Beaufort, Lord and Lady Craven, Hon.
Mr. Craven, Lord Stanley, Lord and Lady Clarendon,
Duke of Rutland, Poe. Mr. and Mrs. Grimston, Hon.
C. Grimston, Lerd C. Manners, Lord Caledon, Lord
Uffington, Lord and Lady Villiers, Lady Elizabeth and
Lady Evelyn Craven, Marquis of Exeter, Sir W. W.
Wynn, Miss Merrier, Mr. Greville, Hon. F. Grimston.
The Counts as of Verulam, we regret to say, was de-
tained in town by indisposition. In addition to the Noble
Earl and his guests we observed the Earl of Uxbridge,
Earl of March, Lord Glamie Lord A. Lennox, Lord G.
Lennox, Lord Duncannon, Lord E. Russell, Lord Ipswich,
Hon. F. Villiers, Hon. Fras. "Villiers, Hon. 11. Forrester,
Hon. Captain Boyle, Hon. Captain Stanley, Hon. E. M.
Arbstyn, Sir J. Hawley, Sir G. Houston, Sir M. Far-
quhar, Messrs. Cuthbert, Vyse, Lindsay, G. Stanley, T.
Gardnor, Payne, Rush, Beauclerk, Higgins, Bastard,
Magennis, Gregory, S. Graham, Delme, Batson, Crow-
melin, Higgins, &e.
The races were originally fixed to commence at one
o'clock, but, in consequence of her Majesty's state
ball, the start for the Craven Stakes was deferred till
two ;at half-past four the last race was over, and by
seven, all who had the good fortune to save the special
train provided at Watford, were landed safely at
Euston-square.
We subjoin an outline of the sport, and the results of
some Derby betting between the different events :
The Craven Stakes of 10 soya, each, with 20 added;
three year-old, 6st 12Ib ; four years, Bst 71b ; five
years, 9st ; six years and aged, 9st 21b. Cherry-
tree mile. (3 subs.)
Lord Glamis's ch c, Satyr, by Glaucus, 4 yrs (Nat) 1
Lord G. Bentinck's Moonshine, 3 yrs
Hon. G. Ongley's Mystery, 3 yrs
Even on Mystery. A fine race between the first two
was won on the post by a head ; Mystery was beaten
three parts of a length.
The Gorhambury Handicap of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft, and
5 only if declared, with 50 added ; the second saved
his stake. Stand course. 34 tubs., 19 of whom
declared.
Mr. Cuthbert's Queen of the Tyne, 6 yrs, 7st 101 b
1
Mr. Meiklam's Philip, 5 yrs, 7st 121 b (Joy) 2
Lord G. Bentinck's Best Bower 3
The following also started, but were not placed :
Mr. Meiklam's Godfrey, 4 yrs, 7st 31b (Lye)—Mr.
Coleman's Devil- among-the-7 ailors, 6 yrs, 7st (Crouch)
—Mr. Osbaldeston's Elixir, 5 yrs, Est 131 b (Planner)—
Mr. Parr's Europa, 5 yrs, Gst 1 llb (Pettit)—Lord Veru-
lam's f by Laurel out of Christina, 4 yrs, Est (R. Cotton)
—Baron Rothschild's Sambo, 4 yrs, sst 121 b (Wheeler)
—Mr. Hesseltine's Fitzallen, 3 yrs, sst 61b (A. Day)—
Theobald's Desperation, 3 yrs, 55t 31b (Carter)—
and Lord Exeter's Deodara, 3 yrs, 4st I llb (Gilson-)
11 to 4 agst Fitzallen, 7 to 2 agst Queen of Tyne,
9 to 2 agst Godfrey, 9 to 2 agst Sambo, 5 to I agst Philip,
8 to 1 agst Best Bower, and 16 to I each agst Deodara
and Desperation.
The Christina filly went off in front, followed by Des-
peration, Queen of Tyne, Sambo, and Godfrey, and,
without any material change, carried the running on to
the Cherry-tree turn, in making which she ran cut,
taking with her Sambo and Desperation, and was seen no
more in the race. The Queen of Tyne then went in
front, was never afterwards caught, and won cleverly by
half a length; Philip took the second place at the distance,
on the retirement of Godfrey, beating Best Bower by a
head ; Europa a bad fourth.
The Pm Stakes of 20 sovs. each, h ft, with 25 added ;
for three yrs old colts, Bst 71h, and fillies, Bst 41b ;
winners once, 416 ; twice, 71b extra ; the second
saved his stake. Cherry-tree mile. (6 Subs.)
Lord Verulam's Corumba colt (Cotton) 1
Mr. Coleman's Velox 9
2 to one on the Corumba colt which took the lead,
kept it, and won in a canter.
The Brigade Stakes, of 10 sovs. each, 5 ft, with 25
added; three yrs, Bst 71h; four yrs, lOst 71b; five yrs,
llst 31b; winners once 31b, twice 71b extra; maiden
and half-bred horses allowed 31b. The winner to be
sold for 250/., &c. Officers riders. Last mile. (14
Subs.'
Mr. H. Lowther's Scarmentado, 3 yrs (Mr. Barclay) 1
Mr. Graham's Hartshorn, 5 yrs 2
Lord Caledon's Molly Mogg, 4 yrs
Lord Glamis's Satyr, 4 yrs 4
Sir G. Houston's The Altered One, 6 yrs
6 to 4 agst Scarmentado, and 5 to 2 against the Al-
tered One. The favourite made nearly all the running,
and won in a canter by three lengths.
The Selling Stakes of 10 sovs, each, h ft, with 25 added.
Stand course. (7 subs.)
Lord G. Bentinck's Best Bower, 4 yrs, Bst 31b (Nat) 1
Lord March's Jew Boy, 3 yrs, sst 61b
The following also ran : —Mr. Morris's Chief, aged,
Bst 101b—Mr. Pearce's Foxbury, 6 yrs, Bst 131b—Mr.
Gregory's Barricade, 4 yrs, and Mr. Clark's Mespelus,
4 yrs, Est 111 h,
Even on Jew Boy, and 2 to 1 agst
.Barricade. A
splendid race between the two Goodwood horses, and
won in the last stride by a head • Mespelus a bad fourth.
A Hack Match was on the cards, but did not come off.
DERBY.
1 1 to 5 agst Ides 22 to I agst Old England
7to 2 agst John Day's lot 40 to 1 agst Maynooth
7 to I agst Alarm 40 to 1 agst Sis. to Laundress c
7to 1 agst Weatherbit ,45t0 1 agst Merry Monarch
13 to 1 agst The Libel 50 to 1 agst Winchester
20 to 1 agst Pantasa 66 to 1 agst Columbus
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8 to 1 agst LI

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WAY.—This railway commences at the most eastward
and terminates at the most westward points of Ireland.
It is the nearest to, and must receive the traffic of the
South Wales, and all railways in the south of England,
communicating by Fishguard with the south and west of
Ireland, whose railways also (including several in high
repute in the Share Market) will all be tributary to the
one now proposed, for no doubt the shortest sea passage
and the most direct railway transit will ever have the
advantage in the estimation of travellers, as regards com-
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Government decide on making the spacious harbour of
Valentia the packet station for America, this railway
may be justly regarded as a great imperial, if not Euro-
' peen, object, and will be one of the best paying lines in
Ireland. The length of the line is about 112 miles, and
we understand the inclinations throughout are very fa-
vourable, so that the line will be cheaply worked. The
Committee, we are informed, intend making use of the
portion of the Waterford and Kingstown proposed line
between New Ross and Waterford, and of the branch
from Tralee to Killarney, proposed to be made by an-
other company, 30 that the capital will be amply sufficient
to complete the undertaking in the best manner. The
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local gentry,,and they are ably supported by an influen-
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ment has been effected between the Great Mediterra-
nean and Adriatic Junction Railway Company, and the
rival Austrian and Sardinian Company (both formed
for carrying out the line from Genoa), on terms highly
advantageous to the shareholders of both companies.
In answer to the applications already made to the Sar-
dinian Government, the strongest assurances of sup-
port have been obtained, and negotiations to the same
effect are pending with the Austrian Government.

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The Duke of Roxburghe had an interview with the
Earl of Dalhousie yesterday, at the office of the Board of
Trade.