The sun., 1898-02-27
THE CLASSICAL ENGLISH RACES.
The Derby Absolutely nm Open Race-Dark
Observation-Disclosures Q, 900 Guinens.

The Derby Absolutely nm Open Rhce-Dark
Three-Ienr-Oids-The Q, 900 GuIuens.
LONDON. Feb. 1O.At this moment there is
favoritism for trio OF Derby candidates at
odds more encouraging to Spectators than we
generally get about them for the EPSON race.
even in February. Hawfnch Dieudonne, and
Disraeli, a sketch OF whose breeding has al
ready been given, dispute precedence in the
market, and there IS a "stcadier' upon their
claims in the consistent support given Bait and
Wildfowler. When add to this the prospect
OF a few others rivalling some of these in tho
ring 1t may be assumed that the English DE: by
will this year be one of the most open and in.
teresting events OF the season. and I cannot re-
call any OF moro general interest. II Is scarcely
too bold TO anticipate that the crowd on tho
Surrey Downs on the 25th of May next will be
ono of the greatest and most cosmopolitan of
recent years.
Mr.. Matthew Dawson holds probably the key
10 the three.y year.olds in year promising to be
one of the most prolific of high form on record.
should Longtown only pull through the severe
training operations essential to success. In
the British Dominion at Sandown, he gave
nearly stone to zeveral good opponents and an
easy beating. and as he vainly asked to
give seven pounds to Doudonne in the Impe-
rial Produce, after being stopped in his work.
there is no knowing what he can do exactly il
he winters well. He Is another OF the great
uncertainties. Cyclone is the other key.
He was supposed to be as good as Dieu-
donnc, and l doubt il thcrc can be better
form. Both these keys" arc likely to DO alb
sent from the spring contests. Longtown is an
Irish bred colt, being by Necromanccr-Bride
OF Netherby, and 1t is the greatest pity he is one
of the "leGgy" division. In any case, il may be
reasonably anticipated that the Green Isle will
be fortndahly
though whether we shall have another Galtee
More is doubtful.
Tho Two Thousand Guneas may OF course
discount the rival claims of many: but it is an.
ticipa:ed that the spin over the Rowley mile
will produce an exciting struggle. This would
not spoil tho speculation on tho Derby, which
promises to be remarkable. Our English three
year. olds this are. fancy. OF such high
average that were tho States to send over somc
flyers even OF the Domino order. l rather
doubt their emulating the renown OF Iroquois
As II is. Pincus and Others mean business with
the imported strings; but they certainly will be
highly handicapped this year.
Wildfowier is n probable starter for the Two
Thousand. and the most dangerous opponent Of
the Newmarket division. which includes Deu-
donnt. Orzi!, Disraeli. Minus Dunlop. Orma-
bs H9d St how of
rival claims so close. is Just doubtful. This
raTe Tel has IS not yet been H Hspesuialsd upon , :,
closely pressed in the odds by Barcalwhey. A
horse DroSheds, who can get the country. @ He IS
trained at Whatcombc, in Berks. where he is
and sweet Lavender. Biscuit and Cathai are
among those well tried over the course Filbcrt
ran second as q soto outs dcr. At present I
should not care 10 say much more about the
Aintrec race. which is just a month ahead. l
have strong fancy this year for the Irish nags,
hpHsh they than
about whom ! may have .seson to soy moro
another time. Among them is Brio, a direct
by Galopin-Briarroot. by. Sprin gheld. grandam
Eglantnc, by Hermit. This also. is a fine racing
psdisref, which, were 70 60 by pneoniiTmed
date though a, present / cannot a give the colt
Gretton evidently intends having a try for
classic honors with him If he can get him round
and IS Is BY RoTaI Hampi on-Rosy Cross. He S; was
reputed unlucky, with good home reputation.
Sir J. Miller has promising flly In Santhia:
by st. simon Sanda, another of the overlooked
whom speculat tors should keep in mind. as she
ran good races with both Wildfowler and Bait.
The Duke OF Westminster's colt may take credit
OF having given her the best beating Of the two.
as Bait was concedinS over stone in the
Houghton stakes.
land would recommend to the attention Of
speculative breeders is Pride a very hand some
tyeyeSSrod ar by Merry HAMPTON, his .;, dam Su: SUI
Scottish Chief. This horse was ono of the great
undeveloped. Some OF his. form was good
prejudiced by accident. He proved himself a
grand slayer at Ascot and Goodwood. beating
long n0 Bo,er s,S may hSTs
acquired a great sire in this colt. and his looks
are worthy Of his grandsirc, Hampton which s
in the 81. Lcger and would have won the Oaks
any other, year. Mr., Ahing,on,s blinking mare
ACTION.