10 JUNE 1865, Page 3

The sporting world seems alarmed at the victory of Gladiateur,

and inclined to believe that the French will frequently carry off the " blue ribbon of the Turf." The Southern climate brings on young horses faster, audit will, it is said, be necessary either to put more weight on French horses or to extend the limit of age. It seems odd that such a fact, if it be one, should be only just dis- coverei, but any idea which induces English breeders to look to power as well as speed will benefit the Turf.