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1 SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
NOTES ON
THE OAKS AND ST. LEGER,
The death of Lord William Beresford was the chief topic ot conversation at Hurst Park on Saturday. How highly that goo^l sportsman was esteemed and rejected could be gathered from the words of men of ull degrees. Particulars as to his j connection with the Turf in India and this country.! have during recent hours appoared in many <]uarters. Fortune diet not smile on the familiar light blue nnd black rap when tha colours wore carried for the Derby. Oaks, or St. Leger, but Sibola only just missed the second-named race after winning the One Thousand Guineas in handsomo style. One of the most disappointing horses J«ord William owned was Democrat, whoso two-yr-old form was almost brilliant, whilst Cniman, Knight orf the Thistle, Nunsuch, and Jolly T.ir clid him good service, and the deeds of Volodyovski and other two-yi*-eldi are fresh in the memory of those who read those lines. He was interested, too, in Paris-III., who, in 1896, won the Northamptonshire Stakes in such hollow style as to recall the success for that race of Queen of Cyprus. Amongst the horses disqualified by the death of Lord 'William aro several engaged in the Two Thi usrutU Guineas. Derby, Oaks, and St. Leger Por the second and last-named races Volodyovski is still qualified to run, being nominated by "Mr. TheobaWs." The first of the list of names registered in the latest number of the Raring Calendar is that of Lord William Beresford's yearling filly by St. J'rusquiu— Orle. She is to bo known as Loveite.
Reference made above to the Oaks suggests that at this dull season a few words may bo written respecting prominent candidates lor the older of the two chief races run at Epsom. The fillies engaged by the Prince of Wales are, it is to bo feared, of small account, but not without racing merit is Arta, by Martagon—Santa Maura, the property of Mr. Douglas llaird. The four disqualified by ttie death of Lord William Beresford are Sweet Dixie, Moorsprite, Miss Pn6s, and Ferule. In- the name of Mr. L. Braescy appears Ursula, a daughter of St. Serf and Merry Miser, victorious over s:. Aldegone, Transparency, and others tor the Lavant Stakes at Goodwood, but unsuccessful in other essays. Favourable mention must be made of Marshcress. by Watercress—Oelia III., nominated by Mr. T. Cannon. She is a good looking filly that has but once carried colours publicly. She started favourite for the Range- more Stakes at Derby in November, nnd easily defeated a large .lumber of rivals, the performanri being suggestive of no small merit. Marshcress has a charming stable companion also engaged in the Oaks. Allusion is made to Water Violet, by Watercress—Pansy. Three valuable Nursery Handicaps were in succession won by her during the Autumn campaign, and although beaten for the last race in wtiich she figured—the New Nurseri', run during the Newmarket Houghton week—she gave 151b to Pneombe, and succumbed by a head only. By no means improbable, is it that one or both of uho Chattis Hill pair will be good winners during the coming season. Klein- d'Ete, by St. Pierian—Summers- dale, has not yet fulfilled the expectations formed of her, but favourable words must be written of Santa Brigida, a daughter of St. Simon and llridget, that shows considerable promise. Her last appearance in public was for the Cheveley Park Stake*, run at Newmarket on the Ceasrewitch day. She failed to get a place, but earlier in the season hud scored twice, when successful for the Hopeful States at " headquarters," and for the valuable Prince of Wales' Stakes at Goodwood. In that race, worth well on to £3000, she got bone a head in front of First Fruit, Pleur d'Ete being amongst the unplaced lot. Santa Brigida is likely to ran to advantage as a three-yr-ola. The pair th»t stand in tho name ot Lord Durham are Ark Royal, not seen on a racecourse since she finished second to Star Shoot, at Hurst Park, in .lone, aud Alruna. The last-named is by Kendal—Alibech. and has gained two of the three races m which aho took part. One of thorn was the t hevoley Park Stakes, mentioned above in connection w i • «r t!t Br, S» da , and the other tiie Pnnce of Wales Plate, one of the items in the York August programme. Amongst the lot that were then behind V<L.i*t? C . lL th * "Purple, straw sleeves." were
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pedigree all good aportemen will be pleased
Another daughter of Kendal that can do battle for
n^,,?^v.V" K0n , t,8h u Chc, ' r y- , ' 0, " ini ' tod by Lord Falmouth. She is daughter of Cereiw, and amongst other performances ran second to Lord Melton for the Autumn Breeders Foal Plate at the Manchester September Meeting. Considerable reputation once belonged to the filly by Gallinuic—Corday, engaged by Captain Greer. Some will not have forgotten the disappointment she occasioned when made favourite for the International Breeders'Two-yr-OId Stokesat Kemp- ton Park. On her 5 to 4 was betted, but she succumbed by a neck to Compliment. At the Curragh in September the Cordny fllty won the " Anglesevs," and showed respectable form during tho .Newmarket Second October week, when she was one of a large field for the Ditch Mile Nursory, and finished a fair second to Lord Vuex. Her last race was run at the Curragh in Octol^r. It was not a successful effort, us she finished unplaced for the National Produce Stakes, won by St.. . . "a, a youngster of which much may be Ke;.rd wfSf 1901 - *' be liule troop kelongiug to Sir R. "aldje Griffith are Dark Duchess, Salvia, and V tbB last named by Lad as -Vitula. One k x> u- J - H - Houldswortlis pair is Hilarity, >>y Kushey Park—Cheery. Many names of fillies unknown to fame occur before a pause becomes necessary, as the little troop is reached that stand in the name of Sir J. Miller. One of them is the unnamed daughter of Galopin and Queen Adelaide, thought by men of experience to have gained a rather "flukey " victory when she got home in front of Volodyovski for tho Imperial Produce Stakes at Kempton Park. Still she finished a length and a-half in front of the favourite. Taimstickor, in the same interest as the Queen Adelaide filly, is by Matchmaker—Preia, has twice hit tho mark. Respecting her, may be well to bear in mind was made
that 'cap Foi
that
InVrn made '"avourito for tho Free Handicap
I,.?" Houghton Week that fell to Britannia. ' B»f alk laDns tickor carried 8st 81h, and the winner »,l wi amon £? t the o^xf runners being Mackintosh Heur d'Ete. Britannia, recently sold for MOO guineas is one of four entered by Mr. J. Musker, the irue ot tho party being the charming Princess Uelton, regarded by some as the best two-yr-old hat appeared in public during the recent season I ho daughter of Hchoolbook is a charming fil)y| lot possessing, may be, so much scope tor im- >rovement as certain of her rivals, bnt on paper more ikely than any other to be returned —
trocket. Sagitta, by Isinglass —La Fitche, a combination that certainly sounds well, carried off tiie Champion Breeders' Foal Stakes at Derby, having behind her, amongst others, the Queen Adelaide filly anil Star Shoot. The other bred by Sir Tatton Sykes is Transparency, also daughter of Isinglass—Olaribelle. That she can gallop fast was proved at Derby, in November, when she ran home victorious for the Chesterfield Nursery Plate, a length and a-hilf in front of the nearest of seventeen rivals. At one time the Oaks was deemed one of tho most unsafe races on which men could speculate. Outsiders still win now and then, but as a rule public form comes out pretty well. Taking it for my guide in the present instance, I must rely on Princess Milton, believing, at the same time, that she has rivals to encounter that are more formidable than many suppose.
The St. Leger is so far distant that to offer any suggestion to-day as to the probable winner would sniack of tho absurd. To complete my customary Winter gossip concerning the chief stakes for three-yr-olds during the next campaign it may not be amiss to mention the candidates that, have earned some distinction or are deemed likely to do so. Fro- mintmt amongst thein is Volodyovski, and Star Shoot has not been left out of the entry. In the five entered t hat belong to Sir I!. Waldie Griffith are Veles and lan. One of the numerous party that can do battle for Mr. Pierre Lorillard is Kxedu. Revenue has □ a been omitted from the entry, and certain sound critics will be at fault should " that son of Blairthnio and Income fail to acquit himself with credit in 1901. Mr. 3. H. Houldsworth relics solely on Energetic, aud perhaps Mr. T. St.npsoo Jay will be able to make choice between Flnrdorm and Water Violet. The stable has also Marshcress in the St. Leger, That Sir I. Blundell Mapld will find a candidate superior to Lord Bobs seems improbable, and the only horse in Mr. H. J. King's name is a smart our, Orchid namely. Mr. C. Morbey's sole hope is Royal Rouge. Todding- ton, Princess Melton, and Bay Melton can all run. 1'be colours of Ml. O. D. Rose can be borne by a nrother to Cyllene, Mr. Leopold do Kuflisr bild may see his familiar colours car: K-it^Of^fWr-Ji-., whilst those of Baron do Rothschild will, may lie. be Home by the much talked of Eryx, by Gal«»M0— Kiss Me, supposed to be the best of his age in Prance.
Xhe Vsi*»dttr for this week is awaited with much interest, bringing, as it will do. a host of entries for interesting races. Those on whi. h nnx, r-aders will first pounce are the lists of horses that ran compete for the Lincolnshire Handicap and the Grand National
steeple-chas
and Gatwicl extending ot
. AH will, however, be very lis tame period of the year. Thi- s meetings arranged for this weuk are Chester, Hamilton Park, Coiwall Park, That at Manchester begins to-morrow. „ir two afternoons. On the opening daj the Tralloid Park Handicap Steeple-chase may fall tc Fanciful or Diekoahh, a National Hunt Flat-race tc V'ri.OX or Bi'.RNFits. the Club Maiden Steeple-chase t< Nell, the Peel Park Selling Hurdle-race to Maktkn oi Lillian Noel, and a Maiden Hurdle-race to Balixiyi.: or Eye Witness. On AVednesday I may choose Li IYkk or Ani.af for the New Vear's Handicap Hurdle race, Loppon for the Paddock Steeple-chose, am: A I ii'ki. Roy for the January Handicap Steeple-chase.
AtGntwick, on Saturday, the Furloy Steeplc-rhasi will, perhaps, fall to Punch Ladle, the Reigati Hurdlj-raee to Intense or Zknda, the Manor Steeple chase to Swouds, and the Hoiley Hurdle-race to Tin
MAJ0B - ASMODEUS.