SPORTING.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 267, 20 April 1875, Page 3

SPORTING.

A few spectators were on the course this morning to see the nags do their work. The morning was clear and frosty, and the different teams did not show out so early as usual. The first animal that went was Princess Mary, who was led on to the course stripped, and sent oft at once at a good spin once round. She is a remarkably resolute little mare, but I fancy not quite good enough, though her weight in the handicap is a favorable one. Guy Fawkes also did some work, and on this occasion, at all events, he did not show any signs of the temper with which he is credited. By this time the course began to present a more lively appearance, there being a large number of horses out, and the number of the spectators too was increased. “Sinbad” was to the fore, making his little observations, with occasional applications to a suspicious-looking bottle provided by an acquaintance. Webb’s team put in an appearance, and did a fair amount of work, Castaway in particular being sent along. This horse will not be out of either of the handicaps in which he is engaged, even if he is not returned as the actual winner. Spritsail and King Philip were stripped and sent about a mile and a half at a good bat, several stop-watches being set by experienced timists for the benefit of Captain Hutchison’s two. Tadmor and old Medora did once round, g and the colt was joined on the far side of the course by one of Bob’s two chesnuts, Sonnambula or Daniel O’Rourke, but I could not make out which. They did not come round again, however, as they were stopped at the top turn. Mr Redwood’s long string of two-year-olds next showed up, but the work done by this team was unimportant. Lough Neagh was walking on the course, and as far as I could judge looked healthy and well. Some of the soldiers’ horses also were being sent along in preparation for the Cavalry race. The races appear a greater puzzle than ever. I cannot fancy that Rory O’More can be good enough to win the Trial Plate, more especially as I believe he has earned a penalty for it. If I thought Somnambula would go for it, 1 should plump for her, but surely Bob will want her for the Leger, and in this case, I should give King Philip the preference, though I imagine he would like a longer course better than a mile and a quarter. For the Leger I shall stick to Bob Ray’s stable, as I don’t think Elfin King good enough, and Ngaro is no favorite of mine. The Champagne Stakes I shall also expect Bob to land with Daniel O’Rourke, and Lough Neagh and Gilda should be close up with the winner. The St. George’s Handicap is another puzzle, though I certainly think the handicap by no means a good one. Castaway and Guy Fawkes appear to me to be well in, and to this pair I shall pin my faith. With regard to the second day’s racing I shall not venture an opinion, as the results of the events on the first day will be the best line for would-be backers to go by if they determine to invest.

The alterations in the enclosure and saddling paddock are going on pretty fast, but a good deal remains to be done in the next few days, and there is not much time to spare. In conclusion, I can only wish the club and the public may have fine weather next Friday and Saturday, and I predict that if this is the case the meeting will be a great success.

HERMIT.