The Sun.
London, England, 1842-05-25 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM RACES—TuEsnAy.

There is not one day of the year a greater harbinger to all
ranks of which this mighty metropolis is composed of three or
four days' exciting, pleasure, than the first day of Epsom races.
It is a sort of overture to a g'rand opera—a prologue to a drama
in which some 100,000 persons, if we make the corps drama-
tique complete, are to be more or less actors. Of course in
comparison to what follows., it is of itself insignificant; yet
calculated alone—measured without comparison to that which
follows—it is far from being- despicable. Of its nature no
other country can exhibit the like. It is not a (lay fur sight
seekers, nor for those who visit gay scenes to be seen rather
than to see ; but it is rather for those who do not measure
pleasure by the variety and bustle of exhibitions, but for what
they really are worth. If the troth were told, the great majo-
rity of us, though the English are undoubtedly the most
thorough-going lovers of horse-flesh in the world, care little
about horse racing, and thousands who go to Epsom would
(but of course they dare not acknowledge their bad Caste)
enjoy more cordially a race of donkeys, with sweeps on their
backs, than that of the best racers known, best-ridden by such
immortal jocks as the Robins:lts, the Chiffneys, the Scotts, or
the Days. Hence it is that the first Epsom day finds on its Downs
chiefly persons really fond of racing, or called thither
for gain, or to practice their callings, some of which, it must be
admitted, smack strongly of the disreputable. On Tuesday,
and on the Oaks (lay, weather permitting," a greater number
of quiet and timid familiei may be found upon the Downs than
on that most remarkable day of the year to the inhabitants of
London, called "The Derby." Persons who do not like to be
hustled, who do not choose to make a toil of pleasure, who do
not like the contact of their inferiors, who detest that the odour
emitted by the living corses of the " rude rabble" should come
" between the wind and their nobility ;" your finicking young
lady, and your very genteel young gentleman—he who
imagines effeminacy gentility—prefer your quiet Tuesday to
the " day of days." They are, perhaps, after all, right, and
certainly so are those mothers who wish to show their young
ones a race without being continually on the fidgetts least they
should by some accident have their race run out. None of the
Epsom days can be without interest, for on each and every one
of them great interests are at stake, and consequently none
of them can be badly attended. The thorough sport-
ing character must be on the course on Tuesday, as
well as Wednesday, for to be perfectly polished he
must witness small as well as great doings. Ep om raee-
course, every day the races last, is well worth seeing, and so it
was yesterday. It is always a very pleasant thing to see a
number of our fellow beings congregated together in
search of happiness. Such a spectacle Epsom Downs pre-
sented yesterday. Nor do we every day see abroad a con-
gregation of country gentry, or an assemblage of well
dressed persons of either sex, a fair sprinkling of our nobility,
giving an inkling, at any rate, to the foreign spectator of the
personal appearance, and of the taste and splendour, of the
nation in which he is a passing sojourner. That was seen yes-
terday. There the gentlemen who live by their wits had
already pitched their tents—the early bird, they well know,
catches the worm—and that motley concourse of race camp-
followers had arrived, and the course exhibited, in the shape of
booths, with inviting signs, most artistically painted anit let-
tered, that preparations were made to satisfy the diversified
appetites of the myriads expected on the morrow (this
day). The activity that prevailed in the morning at
Nine Elms, and at the Croydon Railway terminuses particu-
larly, since the " Stoats' Nest," to which that railway runs, is
not more than six miles front Epsom, the unusual crowds on
the r,:ad leading from London and from other places to the
Course, showed that the racing week had begun. We have
little to add in the way of preliminary ; the programme for the
first day was unusually inviting, the sport fully elual to expec-
tation ; the weather, however, was adverse, the rain having
descended without ceasing until near twi and at the
same time that it laid the dust and refreshed the thirsty soil,
kept away hundreds who had made themselves up for " a day's
pleasure ; ' the attendance, in consequence, was thin, and that
it was not so distiisgue as usual, the following brief list of
fashionables will testify :—Duke of Beaufort, Marquis of Nor-
n:anby, Lords Albemarle, Chesterfield, Villiers, E. Russell,
Roslyn, C. Fitzroy, G. Bentinek, March, Maidstone, Mil;
toun, Uxbridge, Verulam ; Count Bathyany ; Sirs D. Baird,
G. Heatheote, J. Shelley ; Hon. General Grosvenor, Hon.
G. Anson, G. S. Byng, G. Fitzroy, A. Villiers, H. Rous,
Ponsonby, Westenra, Colonel Peel; Messrs. Rush, Bat-
son, Neville, Beauchamp, Boyle, Elwes, Grevillo, Irby,
Payne, Hawkins, Skillimore, &c.

The racing commenced half an hour after the time ap-
pointed, with—
The Craven Stakes of 10 cove. each, for 3 yrs old, 63t 81b,"4
yrs, Bst 101 b, 5 yrs, 9st 41b, 6 yrs, andaged, 9st 10114 Craven
Course. (14 Subs. )
Mr. Forth's ch f Lucy Banks, 3 yrs
Lord Westminster's Satirist, 4 yrs

Sir G. Heathcote'sPannakeen,3 yrs
The following also started, but were not placed :—Colonel G.
Wyndham's Nora Creiria, 4 yrs; Mr. Price's Marshal Biron,
3 yrs; Mr. Thornhill's Eifination, 3 yrs; Mr. Rush's hr c, by
Plenipotentiary, out of Maresfield's dam, 3 yrs ; Mr. Balehin s
Epaulette, 3 yra ; Mr. Oshaldeston's f, by The Saddler, out
of Ebberston's dam, 3 yrs ; Mr. Goodman's Music, 3 yrs ; and
Lord G. Bentinck's b t,by Camel or Rockingham, out of En-
terprise, 3 yrs.
Betting-5 to 4 and 11 to Bon Satirist, and 4to 1 sgst
Lucy Banks.
After one false stirt, Epaulette took the lead, at a moderate
pace. followed by Satirist, Snowdrop, and Equation, Lucy
Banks lying in the rear. There was little change in the posi-
tion or pace, till near the distance, when Lucy Banks went in
front. and the lot closing ran well together three parts up it;
Satirist and Lucy Banks then singled themselves out, and made
a severe race home, the mare winning on the post by a neck.
Pannakeen was a respectable third, and Nora Creina ssas
fourth.

The Shirley Stakes of 25 sovs. each, for 3 yrs old colts, Bst 71b,
and fillies, Bst 41b. One mile. (3 Subs. )
Mr. Herbert's Nessus,by Sir Hercules ( Rogers) 1
Mr. Shelly's Tole 2
Sir G. Heathcste's Arkansas

Betting-5 to 4 acrst Nessu., and 11 to S apt Tole.

The filly made all ilie running, Nessus waiting on her to the
end of the rails in front of the Grand Stand, where he chal-
lenged, and after a pretty race, won by haif a length.
The Woodcote Stakes of 15 says. each, with 30 added, for two
yrs old colts, Bst 51b ; and fillies. Bst 21b. The winner of the
two yrs old stakes at Gorhambury, 51b extra. (5 subs. )
Mr. G. Ongley's bf, by Camel, dam by Octavius ...(Sly) 1
Mr. Forth's Venus, by Sir Hercules 2
Sir G. Heathcote's bt c, by Velocipede—Dryad 3
General Wyndham's Handmaiden
The Camel filly made all the running, was challenged at the
distance, and won, after a good race, by half a length. without
having been caught. The third and fourth were beaten off.
The Manor Plate of 50 sovs., three yrs old, Est 101 b ; four yrs,
Bst 71b ; five vrs, Bst 121 b ; six yrs and aged, 9st llb , mares
and geldings allowed 31b. The winner to be sold for 390 sovs.

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Two mile heats.
Mr. Nightingale's Ajax (late Nick), 4 yrs... ...... (Sly) 1 1
Mr. Kingsley's Jessica, 4 yrs 4
Mr. S. Lucas's The Traitor, 3 yrs.
Mr. Bradford's Sister to Confusionee, 3 yrs . ... 3 dr
Mr. King's Exton, 3 yrs
Ajax was the favourite, and won both heats in a canter.
THE DERBY. _ _

We have to record two instances connected with this race,
which cannot fail to excite considerable interest. They relate
to Canadian and Auckland, who
.stood on Monday third and
fourth in the list of favourites, the latter w;th a host of backers.
The first betting at Epsom yesterday morning betrayed a dis-
position to lay against both, and the effect was to drive Auck-
land to 16 to 1. Canadian, as far as we could collect,
being little in favour. The Craven Stakes was followed by the
retreat of Auckland to 25 to 1, and by a deelar.stioo that Cana-
dian was lame, and would not start 1 We need net dwell upon
the dismay that ensued. For'the decline of Auckland various
reasons are asssigned ; some say that he is amiss (he was
walking in the paddock the same evening, looking well
enough), others that he has been " made sate," while a few do
not hesitate to declare that he is " good for nothing ;" whether
each or either of the causes assigned be the true one, we do not
pretend to say ; all that we have to observe is, that the odds
quoted are purely nominal, as twice 25 to 1 would not have
been taken. Osborne, his trainer, we believe, left for London
Mose the races to see his master, but with what object has not
transpired. The result of the Craven Stakes was of conse-
quence beyond the influence itmay have beer► supposed to ex-
ercise on the position of Auckland, inasmuch as it immediately
brought Policy into notice at 25 to 1. The following list of
the prices at the close of the racing will show two or three
other changes of some consequence :-
2 to 1 agst Mr. Trelawny's Coldrenick
7 to 2 agst Col. Anson's Attila
Bto 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Jack .
10 to 1 agst Mr. Meiklam's Agreeable colt
20 to 1 agst Col. Peel's .Seahorse
25 to 1 agst Mr. Forth's Policy
30 to 1 agst Sir G. Heathcote's Hydaspes
40 to 1 agst Mr. Greenwood's Lasso
66 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Barrier
66 to 1 agst William de Fortibus
100 to 1 agst The Oneida Chief
101 to 1 agst Mr. Ihroshay's Moss Trooper
100 to l agst Mr. Pry,e's Cheops
100 to 1 agst Mr. Allen's Ireleceur
17 to 1 agst Forth's lot
The following is a list of the horses likely to start, with the
names of their riders •
Mr. Trelawny's Coldrenick John Day
Colonel Anson's Attila , Scott.
Lord Chesterfield's Jack J. Holmes
Lord Westminster's Auck'and J Alarson

,
Mr. Ramshay's Moss Trooper... ............ M. Jones
Mr. Gregory's Barrier Robinson
Mr. Gregory's Defier E. Edwards
Mr. Copeland's Combermere Marlow
Sir G. Heatheote's Hydaspes ... ..... ... Chapple
Mr. Greenwood's Lasso
Mr. Meiklam's Agreeable Colt S. Chifney
Lord G. Bentinek's Chatham S. Rogers
Mr. P. Pryse's Cheops
Mr. Connop's The Oneida Chief
Mr. Forth's Policy F. Butler
Mr. Forth's Golden Rule Bell
Lord Verulam's Robert de Gorhani ... Cotton

LordWestminster'sWilliam de Fortibus...Francis or Cartwright
Mr. Allen's Beleceur..... . F. Buckle
Mr. Etwall's Palladium
Mr. Goodman's Rover Macdonald
Duke of Beaufort's r e.—Miss Craven's dam W. Butler
Hon. S. Herbert's Nessus Darling
General Yates's Seahorse Nat
Mr. G. Clark's'Baronet Templeman
Colonel Wyndham's Singleton.., T,mpleman
(It is not improbable that the above lot may be reduced to
24 or 25. )

OAKS.
7 to 2 agst Lord Jersey's Adela filly
6 to 1 apt Dil-bar
12 to I agst Topsail—takeit
12 to 1 agst Mr. Newton's Ma'Mie
14 to 1 agst Lucy Banks
20 to 1 agst Pharmacopoeia
20 to 1 agst Fury filly
Having in Monday's paper alluded to the bad state of the
course, it is right to add, that between two and three hundred
loads of mould and tan have bben wed to put. it in order, and
that, although still nut what it ought to be, it is greatly im-
proved.

FATAL CART ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held
yesterday, at the Bull and Pump, High-street, Shoreditch, be-
fore Mr. Baker, on the body of Charles Mason, aged 17
months, the son of Mrs. Mason, milliner, of No, 95. Holy-
well-street. It appeared in evidence that, oit the afternoon
of Friday last, the deceased, in the care of a girl about fourteen
years of age, was walking along the kerb-st:ine in Cock-lane,
Shoreditch. when a cart, laden with goods, approache..± them.
Before it could pass it was necessary for the driver to Ake the
cart close to the foot pavement, andat the moment that he did
so, the deceased fell in front of the, wheel. The driver was uw-
aware of the accident until the wheel had completely crushed
the child's head against the ground, The witnesses said that
the driver was not to blame. .Deceased shed upon the spot.
Verdict, " Accidental Death."

During the past week, parties have been very busy
in passing spurious coin in the neighbourhood of Coggeshall :
Mr. Terry, of the Chapel Inn, had four half-crowns thrust
upon him. The utterers taking advantage of the fair, had an
easy opportunity of effecting their purpose, by. tendering the
money to servants employed on the occasion. A clue has been
obtained, and it is hoped the parties will be brought to justice.
—Essex Herald.