The Sun.
London, England, 1845-05-27 00:00:00

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE SCA
Sin—The Epsom week, the mcet important in th
the sporting world, has at length arrived, ushered in r:‘. \
rough weather, which has made the course so he
should the present unfavourable state of the west. 1 - f--
tinue, the Derhiv will be a trial of strength instead of t 4140, t
in which case an outsider, mentioned but twice in the betting
early in the season, will come forth and bowl the cracks over
easily. This same horse has latterly been in request at very
long odds, I perceive.
On Tuesday the meeting opens with the Crai-en Stakes,
which Lord Chesterfield will carry off with the Knight of the
Whistle, Crim. Con. second. The Woodcote Stakes, for two
year olds, will have Lord Harry for winner, the Heco second.
The Manor Stakes, John Davis or Montgomerie.
On Wednesday the performances commence with that ex-
citing drama the Derby, about which' I will be as brief a
possible; to begin with Idas, who is certainly one of the finest
animals that could be seen, and who has won all the races he
has started for, easily, beating a tolerable pack of second
rates. I expect to see him forward in the race.
Old England, should he run, which I think he will, is a
very dangerous customer, and will be found to be the best
in Day's stable. There is a rumour afloat which is not alto-
gether groundless ; that some underhand movement was to
be attempted against Mr, Gully's horses, and that he had
determined upon scratching them. Pantasa is in capital
trim at the present time, and warrants his price in the bet-
ting ; he will run well. Kedge: will rtgt very forward. The
Laird o'Cockpen will astonish a few; lit his present price he
is well worth backing; he will not be far from the mark.

The Libel won the. St. Leger at Chester cleverly, and as h•
is in capital condition, he will, no doubt, be one of the first at
the finish.
Pam has improved materially lately, and will run a game
horse, finishing in the front.

Alarm, Wood Pigeon, Winchester, Young Eclipse, Jingle-
pot, Clear-the-Way, Cabin Boy, Miss Whip colt, and
Gwalior, will form the guard of honour to the "cracks."

In conclusion, remember the weather and the outsiders,
and keep a sharp look-out upon one of Forth's lot. If a fine
day, the five first at the finish will be Pam, Ides, The Libel,
Old England, and Pantasa ; the latter three will furnish the
first and second, say Pantasa first by a neck.
The Epsom Stakes to Wild Roe.
The Walton Stakes to Physalis or Moonshine.
The Burgh Stakes to Prince of Wales.
On Thursday the Epsom four year old Stakes to Qui Tam.
The 10 sous. Sweepstakes to Jessie Hammond.
The Surrey Cup will bring ten or eleven to the post, Vol-
an-Vent and Semiseria the first two.
The 5 soy:. Sweepstakes to Devil-among-the-Tailors.
On Friday, the Oaks Stakes will bring about seventeen to
the post. The particulars of this day's sport I will leave to
a future article, which will be in time if it appears on Thurs-
day next.—l am, Sir, yours,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF

Illanday afternoon.

THE THEATRES.
DRURY-LANE.

Madame Anna Thillon made her re-appearance at this
theatre last evening, for the first time since her late severe in-
disposition, and never did the Enchantress appear in better
voice or spirits, never did she warble more delightfully, never
did she act more fascinatingly. On her appearance she was
greeted with shouts of welcome, which she acknowledged in
the most graceful manner; and throughout the whole of the
opera she was rapturously applauded, and was called for at the
conclusion as a matter of course. The house was crowded to
suffocation. Boxes, pit, and galleries, all were crammed, and
even standing-room in the slips was at a premium before the
rising of the curtain.

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