Our country Bell's Life has given its strongest recommendation. cousins, up for Epsom, were especially enjoined not to leave town without a look at Mr. Cooke's plan of meeting the high mettle. When we remember that a lesson may be had at ASTLEY'S for three or four shillings, instead of the charge of twice as many pounds, this must be a consideration. The very knowing, moreover, maintain that the principle of either professor is the same. Surely, as Sterne said, when he let go the blue bottle, "the world is big enough for both." A more formidable rival of Mr. Cooke's establishment is the ALHAMBRA CIRCUS, in Leicester-square. The position, to begin with, is superior to his, while the performances are certainly not inferior. The business here is confined to horsemanship and circle feats. It has already achieved the great test of success, for it is known to be a most profitable speculation. There are few places in London paying better, and such people as do pay have their money's worth. STATE OF THE ODDS, & c. SALE OF BLOOD STOCK. By Messrs. Tattersall, at Hyde Park Corner, on Monday, May 3: The Dupe, 4 years, by Flatcateher Amorous Girl, 2 years, by Alarm Chesnut Colt, 2 years, by Daniel O'Rourke, dam by Sleight of Hand Flirt, 2 years, by Gameboy out of The Dupe's dam.... Princess Olga, 2 years, by Cossack out of The Dupe's dam GS. 150 29 23 22 21 15 14 Bay Filly, by Autocrat out of Prioress ..... On Thursday, May 6: Chesnut Yearling Filly, by Harkaway Althorp, 6 years, by Cotherstone LORE WILTON'S STUD. Brown Colt, by Touchstone out of Rowena, 2 yrs. .. 410 Bay Filly, by Alarm out of Ginevra, 2 yrs. Brood Mare, sister to Aphrodite (foaled in 1825), by Bay Middleton out of Venus Peeping Tom, by Touchstone out of Lady Godiva, 4 yrs.. Bay Filly, by Alarm out of Iris, 2 yrs.... 17 16 MR. NEWTON'S YEARLINGS. Bay Colt, by Wild Dayrell out of Macmifer 105 Bay Filly, by Orlando out of Ma Mie 75 Bay Filly, by Loup Garou, dam by Jerry out of Grecian's dam 57 Zuyder Zee, by Orlando out of Barbelle, 4 yrs. .1000 This horse, the joint property of Mr. Crawfurd and another gentleman, was bought back by Mr. Crawfurd. Brown Colt, by Windhound out of Maid of Tyne (Lord Stamford)........ Bay Filly, by Melbourne out of Lady Palmerston's dam (Mr. Goodwin) Mr. T. Parr has purchased Mainbrace, the dam of Fisherman; Mr. Starkey-Theodora, Saline, Columbine, and Carmel, of Mr. Howard; Lord Portsmouth-Vengeance, of Mr. Howard; and Sir Joseph Hawley-Schiedam, of Lord Henry Thynne. Mr. Fitzwilliam has sold Wentworth, to go to the Cape of Good Hope; and May Boy by True Boy, dam by Pompey, has been shipped for Berlin. The following horses, the property of Lord Ribblesdale, were sold during the Salisbury Meeting: Bold Venture, by Safeguard out of Miss Beverley, 2 years, 31 gs.; Iscariot, by Newcourt out of Treacherous, 2 years, 30 gs.; Milky Way, by Planet out of The Darter, 2 years, 19 gs.; and Gleesinger, 4 years, 16 gs. The stallions Mentor, Safeguard, and Goorkah have died during the month, as well as Jeannette, the dam of Indian Warrior, and the yearling, Little Hulton, by Dear Me out of Hippona. The Derby settling has been the best known for years. The choice between Sir Joseph's two made Beadsman hardly so wicked a horse as he otherwise might have been, and there were some far more awkward winners in the race. Indeed, calculating people declare that had the second or third been first, it would have been far worse. As it is, the adjustment could not have been much better. It is not only to pay its own way, but to bring back an unfortunate or two who had previously "gone. Mr. Parr's horse is naturally first favourite for next year's Derby; and Mr. Parr's or Mr. Starkey's in the like position for the Ascot Cup. Vault, a stable companion of Merryman's, is also to be found amongst these early fancies for the Derby; while John Scott threatens another race between Fisherman and Warlock for the Cup. ASCOT STAKES. (Run June 1st.) 6 to 1 agst. Mr. J. Thompson's Herne, 3 yrs, 5st. 13lb. 7-1 7-1 Count Batthyany's The Courier, 3 yrs, 5st. 3lb. ASCOT GOLD CUP. (Run June 3rd.) Mr. J. B. Starkey's Fisherman. Mr. Nichol's Warlock. Admiral Harcourt's Gildermire. Mr. Rigby's Borderer. NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE. (Run June 23rd.) Mr. Bowes's Bird-in-Hand, 4 yrs, 6st. 13lb. Mr. G. Dodd nas. Conductor, 3 yrs, 5st. 6lb. DERBY, 1859. |