The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1866-04-17 00:00:00

Somtronshire.

GRAND NATIONAL HUNT AND WEST
SOMERSET STEEPLE CHASES.
Patron H.R. H. The Prince a Wales. filliewarde : Duke
of Beaufort, Earl of Wastinoreland, Earl a Covestry,
Earl Ponlatt, Earl of Cork, Lord Poltinaore, Lard
Grey de Wilton, Lord Coartenay, Lord Adam, Lord
H. 'Mynas, M.P., Sir B. 0. Glyn, Bart., Sir Henry
Seal., Bert.,
N."Htord,F.lijonh."97. °D.W. Bert., Gemara the
B. Portman, M.P.,
Hon. Mark Halle, Colonial Knox. Major Paget, M.P.,
B. G. AnielL Req., W. G. Craven, Esq., T. P.
Grove, gig , M.P., C. Hamby°, Ego., H. C. Hanle/.
Eli.. T. Messiter, Eva., W. 8a61.,.. E. 1.. v.
&rickey, Eq., A. F. Whieldon, Esq. Ho..
C. G. Elera, Cle,k of he Coulee, Handicapper,
and Jadice: Mr. J. F. Verna

With • splendid programme, a course as good as any
in England, and glorious weather, the complete "Alcoa's
of the first day of the Grand Natiosial absorbing in it
the Wick Somerset steeple chew was enured. No
event within the recollection of any of us has mused
rich general excitement throughout the counties of
Somerset Rod Dorset, and the heartiest anticipations
which bad sri.en did not fail of realisation on Tuesday
I.st the 10;h last. The weather on Pioniley was
threatening in the extreme, and all but the most sespine
indulged in gloomy forebodings; but, a few resolute
redividuals pinned their faith to the weather glue,
wide, was still "going op," and they were right, for,
happily, though Tuesday dawned with a murky aspect,
ere long the sun shone through the veil of clouds,
and the result was that the spirits of all, who were
"color to the races" roes the higher for the gloomy
prelude. Yet, anon, a few elands lowered ominously,
but the rain came not, and the weather was all that
could be desired.
The course is situated about half a mile from the
little village of Haselbury, and two and a half miles
from Creekerne. and it belongs to The Lad Portman.
Sanioent Gross-country authorities say that the locality
could hardly have been better chosen, and we are proud
to record it. Tbe most complete and extensive arrange-
ments had been made on the course by the energetic
load committee. neither trouble nor expense being
spared. A grand stand, and one worthy of the jj
tiee grand, had been erected by liestra Lye and Slade,
capable of sesommodating 1,300 persona, near the
winniog poet, and about halfway doles the slope.
Great care we are told was taken in its construction,
with a special view to rendering it safe, while being
oomfortable and convenient. A roof of sine afforded •
protection from the elements that might otherwise
prove disagreeable—hest or water. Underneath is •
spacious restaurant, under the superintendence of Mr.
Galpin, where refreshment, of the firat quality and at
reasonable rates were supplied. A commodious stand
we. provided spatially for ladies with a refreshment
tent aljoteing, and another for the stewards and com•
mates, upon which the Pres. were courteously
accommodated. The betting ring in front of the grand
stand, afforded ample apace for speculators on the event'
of the meeting. A suitable weighing room, with
toilette accommodation for the jockeys. and a saddling
padlock equal to containing forty horses, completed the
special arrangements for the actors in the several
events. A telegraph office was established near the
steward.' stand, enabling folks to "wire" to their
friends the good thing of the moment. We now come to
speak of the axone itself. It will be remembered that
last year complaints were made that the jumps were
unfair, that ppe were made in the hedges which might
be productive of accidents, and that the run in was un-
satisfactory, The committee have given these repre-
sentations the utmost attention, and so male the
course that the stewards of the Grand National Hoot
gave it their entire approval. The course is thus
described by Puhnivie's Week', News :—"Once round is
mile.. There are 19 fences and two water jump..
Rutting from the winning poet there ire two small
fame with a ditch on the off side of the wooed fence—
across s plosghed field and over three airy fences to the
water jump, shah is 12 feet 6 loeheri wide. The banks
have beeo shored up, so that there is no chance of their
giving way. Going towards the farm are two awkward
high jumps—as difficult as soy it the goatee. Alter
surmounting these there is a nice gallop across eight
fields to the water jump near Coker Bashes, which a
about 13 feet wide. There are four other knees, the
last of which is the most awkward of the entire
number. The horse has to rise to it, and the descent
on the opposite ride is more than 'even feet. From
this point there is • ran in on the fiat to the winning
post, about hen-a-mile." It ham been well-tensed
a lying course; it Is snub an one that no good hunter
would ref sae taking. There is this, however, to be said
of the water jumps that they cannot be seen till
riders and horses are at the edges of the.,. This, of
coarse, has its disadvantages, and, shall we say, it,
compensations; fire though the jockeys, as they swam-
bled therefrom, wet and miry, and "out of the race:
strongly protested, the crowd out for a sensation lookei
on approvingly, and should not the few minister to the
pleasures of the marry ?

The Committee' nese :A H. Collins Req., Ilminster ;
C. 0. Eters, Req., Creernerue ; 0. Game, Req., Sher-
burne ; J. P. F. Canary, Req., Bridport ; G. L. Lang,
Req., Crenkerne ; Allan llaelean, Req., Royal Dr
Capt. Mattlbeers, Cressksrue ; El. Persons, lisq.ra:esl -
busy ; Capt. Pears!. Taunton ;R. Rietterd;,
Martook ; Caps Thrssber, Weymouth; W. EL P.
Weston, Req., Wolveton Rouse; O. F. Wlll., Esq., Cr...
; and Digity Wingfield, Req.,illoyal Horse Guards.

The distrid for miles round wit* WI astir betimes on
Tuesday slarnieg, and four-footed creatures capable of
running in a " trap ^ had but a roar time of it; all
were premed into service, from the high-bred hunter
and gay carriage bores, to the bumble muck-enduring
am, and loaded. evecially the least capable amengst
them, all too heavily, as is the case with not a fee poor
animals of nobler species. The pleasant little town of
Crewkerne was in a mate of unwonted excitement
The streets mere alive with turfy on. of every degree,
wooded waggonntes and drags went swinging along in
all the pride of well-appointed teams, nags of every
conceivable out eareered through the town, and carte,
with every other description of vehicle only used in the
tramit of holiday folks at such a time, laborimsly toiled
to the tonna The number of pedeeirisos was greet.
The opportunity of seeing so grand an merit as the
Natiottel Hunt meeting in this part of England was
taken advantage of by the many, Lad the roads were
alive with a good-humoured "Males" throng oat for
fan, and surrounded by individuals, parties, and in-
cddents calcalatel to provoke the. sense of the ludicrous
of the most matter-of-fact and prosaic.

And right well did all who Wended the races enjoy
themselves; that is, if we turn physiegnorniats for tbe
nonce, and toss our conclusions on the wailing knee,
hearty merriment, and free-andwasy manner! of the
multitude. As to the number present, the egtimatea of
our brethren of the press varied from 15,000 to 50.000,
but we reckon the latter figure was mach nearer the
mark. To daoribe the various means adopted "to turn
an honest penny" were needle.; =Moe it to say that all
the old diversions, together with the newest nasagunis
whereby the cute vagabonds that attend reerscould pia
up everything fairly within reach, and perhaps • Itor•I deal
more than they were honestly *MAW to, were in full
fortis. Speculating 13onifaces bad provided ample mains
for refreshing the inner man, for there were no leas 16
booths established with this intent, and they bad an
abundance of anstomera

The aristocracy of both Somerset and Dorset were
represented. The ladies' !stand presented a lovely
picdttre, and the carriage. straws up to the right of the
grand stand, contained a noble aseemblege.
Before proceeding to ehroniele the events of the day,
a brief PC11.0114 of tie programme may not be unintereu-
ing. This was the third meeting of the Grand Nation.'
Hunt, and the looal committee entered into the reetteit
with such a liberal hearty spirit that they were enabled
to offer eleven ram., with £1,025 as added mosey.
This attractive bill of fare had the effect of hideout a
large number of owners to enter their horses, and each
race wee well filled. The Grand National received 170
subscribers, but as 127 did not name. the three sots.
forfeit reverie to the fond—which reimburses neer and
above the added money-2250---given by the Natinnal
Hunt Committee. Tbe West Somerset Open Handicar,
of MD received 48 entries--teenty of whom declared.
The Haselbery Haedicap numbered 22 subscriber; the
Donetehire Handicap IC South Western Stakes 10,
the Hunter's Stakes 24, the Crewkerne Stakes 19, sad
the Steward's Gold Cup 15.
At Poe o'clock the rum oommenood with

TEM HUMSUZY RLIDICAP of £5 each, 211., With £5O
wid.d. About 21 toilet !Riders, who bays newer
ridden the winner of • steeple abase value £5O, will
be &Dewed 7Th.. Entranee—to the fuwd.-1 OM

Kr. Daily's to. h. Sir Bobby, lint 41ba
(VkrrYepleti 21
Mr. Motley's b. h. Shen, 104
Lord Ponlett's b. h. Benson, 124 Kb (J. Rini 3
Mr. Tearsley's ok. as. Atalanta, 104 (Mime) 0
Mr. 8.. Titan (nai bk. as. K.nighton Balls, 104 10Ib.
(Kunford) 0
Mr. Calthorpe's b g. Mont (tifford, 124 71be
(Goodman) 0
Mr. W. Hole's hr. L Master Joe, 104 121bs (Owner) 0
Mr. Lywood's b g. Tally Ho, h. b., 10•1 ...(W. Alder) 0
Betting: 6 to 4 against Benasst, 3 to I against Sir
Bobby 4 to I against Mount Gifford, 7 to 1 sagest-
Shen. A good start wan effected slier a little playful
ness on the part of Atalanta, all Tin in • cluster to the
stead. Sir Bobby then took up the running screws the
ploughed field, waited upon by Tally Ho, Bennet
nen, and Mount Gifford, Atalanta tailing off. The
jumps were wall taken, and the brook was noised with.
out a spill, bat at the nest hedge Master Joe came to
grief, and fell out of the rues. Sir Bobby kept in.
creasing his lead, nett following at a respectable
diatoms", and &MIMI being third; the fence Den
Broad Term, Mount Gifford fell from exhanstios, and
was so more In the cussing. Tllll horses to ik the
water jump magnificently in this order. The race was
then over, sad Sir Bobby 'entered up the straight
second with
cheering, the Whiner by six lengths. Shen
with four lengths beteesn hint and Bennet
NV F 1 a• fourth, and Knighton Belle lifth. Sir
Bobby has won this handicap three year. in succession;
his sin was Mr. Hutchins' Hercule..
Tnn Scow. Wym B.LILWAT ATAIMI of 3 son. each
2 ft, with 26 eon. added, 4 year. old to carry
104 labs, 5 years list Übe. 8 years and aged 124
The 'rinser to be sold for no. If for £5O allowed
Ms. If for £3O 141ke. Bider% who are Paths...
fansers, tradaemen, or their son', allowed 51Its. The
wiener to be sold by audios at the "km of the race,
and the surplus, if any, to be divided between the
snood bores sod the funds. About 21 stilee. Five
sntheribers or no ram

Mr. Deniers b.g. Bevorky, Ilat 2lb . . Yr. Dm: (00) 1
Copt. HSCVIII6.I. Beam" 11•1 MK!, Mogan (ao) 2
Mr. wlimece br... Bessrabg. 104 811, . . C. eat (130) 3
Yr. Daniel (ii.) big. Ilbe Abbott.l4 12Ib
i
15. me) o
Kr. 11433', brae. Mods. lali nb _:.- 0.2".1,1g, am 0
ho. Nun (gm) b...w, 11/1" WIPP° :01 0
mr. lukiiewb, , 101. Mb .., Chips, ao o
Mr. Ilwvq's Mbut. Ito lb DM* 0

Betting: 2 to 1 art Bosuns*, 4 te 1 amt. Basswiag,
3 so 1 Beverley, 100 to 15 iiar three. On usr
Eolipm took op the running, attended by Beverley and
Bottoms. Mania fell at the mooed bodge and rolled
over br rider, but, fortunately, he wu uninjured. On
going up to the rivulet Bosnian' led, with Mapes ekes
up and Beaming third. In this order the seemed begets
was teken, but this effort finished Eclipse and be fell to
the fifth position. The bat knee was token by &me-
wing about • length in advance of Beverley, but the
latter immediately closed up and • struggle for the Led
enined. Beverley beat off his opposent. who pulled op
• few lengths in advance of Sonoma. Tim Abbott was
fourth and /Wipes fifth. The winner was bought in for
51 animas.
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Ts; GIIAIID NATIONAL HUNT &lOU CHAU, a sweep
-
'Mks' 01 10 soas. each, 54t. and ooly 3 sou. for sub-
scribers who do not name—to go to the fund—with
250 added. For regular hunters that have not been
In a public training stable Moos the lot of January.
1866. and that hay* never won any steeple shame.
hurdle race, or fiat race value 20.0 v.. (not incioding
the winner's own stake). Of that have Davie started in
• handicap Ample chase or hurdle rue up to the time
of eluting. Four pus old to carry 10A 101bs five
120, six 12.1 6Th. and aged 19st 10161. Agee from the
IA of January. To be ridden by gentlemen, farmers,
or farmers sons, who have never ridden for hire.
The second horse to receive SO non., the third 20sovo
and the winner to pay 25 su& towards expenses.
About four miles.
Mr. Studd's Sliangarry, by Confeimer, dam by Great-
heart 120 (Mr. Goodman) 1
Mr. Yale Hunt's Golden Drop, 12st 10th. (Mr.
Lemuel 2
• Bidgood's Relic.,lost 10lb ..... •.... (Owner 3
Mr. T. Moor". Milford, 12st ... (Mr. Edwards 1
Mr. Gromuor's Forester, 12A. 10111 (Colonel Knox 0
Mr. H. V. Wilkiessoa's Sutton, 10d 10th. (Kr. 0
Wickham) 0
Sir F. Johnstone's Tom Moody, 12st 10lb (Mr. It.
Halkeri 0
Mr. A. Perl's The Drone, 12st 10lb . . . (Owner 0
Copt. W. H. Cooper's Coleman, 124101 k (11r. Barker 0
Mr. J. H. Wright', Brunswick, list 10th. (Mr. J. H.
Wright) 0
Mx. J. W. Gibson Watt's Blast Drake, 12st INM
(Mr. While)
• W HMO...eon's Tally Ho, list (Mr. Thomas i
t. apt. H. B. Powell's Wilverley, list 10th.(Lo
C. Kerr 0
Mr. J. Owen's A prilis, 120
Mr. Harrisy's The Planter. 12st
Mr. H. Bainea's Nimrod, 12st 101 b .. (Mr Munford 6
Mr. F. C. Morgan'. Robin, 12s1 b. (Owner 0
Betting-12 to 10 against Sbangarry, 6 to 1 against
Tom Moody, 20 to 2 each against Golden Drop, Sutton,
Milford, and Forester, 100 to 8 against Robin Host
200 to 14 each against Coleman and The Drone, 20 to 1
against any other.
This event was looked for with the greatest interest
Out of 36 coloured on the card, only 17 ease to the
poet Throe feud the starter, (Mr. Craven), about
three o'clock, some bail-hoer after the appointed time.
he preliminary canter* of the hones were eagerly
watched, and Shangarry was the undoubted favourite,
nothing over sto 3 being obt•iaable about him. Not-
withstanding the large number of horses, Mere was no
delay at the post, and •11 got off well in • list The
first to show in front was the Drone, waited upon by
Forester, with Golden Drop, Nimrod, and Tally Ho
neat, with the favourite, the others being well together
for the first two fields. At the fourth tense Wilverley
took • short lead of the Drone. In °roasts, the brook
Golden Drop was the first over, the Drone followed
close after, and Wilverley third, with Black Drake in
the fourth plass, Tally Ho, 14irarod, and Milford,
in the order named, followed in the rear by •
Shangarry, holding beak, and Forester. More
reselling the turn, previous to entering the
straight, the Dione took up the running, followed
by Milford. Shortly after Tally Ho wrested the lead
from Mr. Peel's home, the mooed plus being occupied '
by Golden Drop, Shangarry third, Tom Moody fourth, '
and MDford fifth. The others were in &elusion behind.
The stand was passed to this order. After jumping into
the fallow field Golden Drop made the running to the •
water jump, when Nimrod, who had hitherto been I
dark, rushed upend woe over first, Mostly followed by I
Shangarry. The west bank was cleared by these three, I
but it proved disastrous to Tom Moody and several I
others, one of them going away riderless. Prow this 1
point the race was confined to ethangarry sod Golden I
Drop, Helios and Milford being several lengths behind. I
Nimrod pulled up abort half smile from home dead '
brat. Bbangarry and Golden Drop raced together to the
lest tense, when Goodman called on Mr. Studd's horse •
and he won with ease. Golden Drop trotted in. Helios
drew up in the midst of the crowd which drew around '
Shangury an he walked to the paddock, when Milford
trotted up, and Mr. Bidgood only got third honoure by '
• length. Mr. Studi was congrateletied on harts( woe ,
the Liverpool Grand National and the National Hunters '
Stakes this year.
Tim Hoirrtme Elx•Era of £5 each, 2 ft. if declared
before April 2nd, with £7O added. About 3) miles
For hones which hays never won an open handicap
steeplechase. 4 years old to carry 10A. lUtha,lsyeen
124., 6 years, 124. 61be., aged 12st. 10th. The •
winner 01 any steeple abase or rano value £5O to carry
?lila,. sod. of £lOO 10Ibs.. stirs. The esoood horse to

rve hie stake. To be ridden by gentlenro, farmers,
or tbeir sons. Retrace—to the funds--1:2.
Mr. Charaberlsyne's Rosalie, 134 31be (Mr. Edwards)
Mr. W. Holies Rufus (late Harkavray), 134 Ms
(Mr. W. Harrowayl
Mr. W. Day'a Weight Carrier, 124 10Ibe (Yr. Friend
Mr. Desrdisey's Lady in Red, 134 3lbe (Owner
It,. Smith's Peter, net 61be (Kr. Potter)
Mr. Werna's The Drake (Capt. Hue

Bettiag-15 to 4 apt Rosalie, 5 to 1 eaoh apt BMus
and The Drake, 10 to 1 apt Weight Carrier.
In this nos, the Drake after making the running for
half a Vaud, hall to fourth place, and Infalud by
tumbling into the brook. Bomatie and Bahia alternately
led, with Peter well up till the straight WU entered,
when the former oraid the paok and won by 101engths.
Peter conteeted with Rufus for second place, and pined
It hy three length.. On dismounting, however, Mr.
Potter was diaqualtlled, as be could not draw the weight
and Ref no took second hamar,.
Tan D 0411.611111 Han DICA? of £lOO, added to • sweep-
stakes of One sovereigns each, 2 ft., tog, to the Duds.
About 3i miles.
Captain Brown's Hall Court (labs Deciders) 12rt Ha
(Owl 1
Mr. Raiford's Doubloon llst 10Ib (GriMtbs 2
Lard Utbridge's Marble Hill 12s1 Sib (11, Edwards 0
Mr. Dulles Beaker 12st 0111
Mr. Yeted• Bristles 104 71b . . ... (Owner 0
Mr. W. Brown's Honest Bob lilt lib (Mbe over weight)
(Mr. Homey) 0
Mr. H. C. Magenta's Pine lOst 7lb (J. Page) 0
Betting: 6 to 4 against *trials Hill, 2 to 1 against
Beaker, 4 to 1 spinal Doubl&o, 5 to 1 spinal Bristles
and Hall Court, and 10 to 1 against Pixie.

The last race and the best of the day. Doubloon
made the running the first half round, followed closely
by the others; at the brook Marble Hill slipped and
same to grief. Hall Court bad no• come to the front,
and Pixie attended Doubloon on passing the stand.
Holed Bob bad retired, and at the water jump and
fame Pixie and Bristles fell. The ram was thea left
to Banker, Doubloon, and Hall Court, and a 6DO eon.
test ensued. The latter had the advantage on entering
the straight, but Doubloon muse up, and for • quarter
of • mile they raced neck and neck. Hall Court then
got a bead in head In front, and woo by • length and •
half. Banker polled up 100 yards from borne and never
passed the pod.
The stirring meat, white created more enthusiasm
than any other, soooluded Tuesday's programme at half.
poi Ave.

Wsturterisr.
The morning broke we and unpromising in the
highest derma. A pelting showers.t ui early, and coo.
tinned with brief inWreals of cessation ties greeter part
of the day. Tbe consequence eras that the attendance
was very limited. and the pleasure of the majority of
people at any rate eery questionable.
_ _

TEI WADDON STAZ/11 Of 3 Imes. earth, lft., with 90
added. Second horse to rare his stake. About three
miles.

Captain Hunt's b.g. Boninasa, aged (t5O), llst 13Ib
(Mr. Thomas) 1
Mr. Daniel's hg. Beverley, aged (00). his 13th
(Mr. Draz) 2
Mr. Daniel's ns. hg. The Abbot (C3O), 11s1. 3lb

--(9;,) o

Betting 2tol on Beverley. The Abbot was put in
to make • me, but retuned the first fano. and was palled
up. At the bank Beverley fell, and Boneless got •
strong load. They entowed the straight together es•
haested, when Mr. Dreg pulled up Beverley, and Bon-
uteze,staggered Is 29 lengths ahead, and was bought for
50 gateau by Mr. Mullins.

Tee CESWEEIIII BAZ ?this 150 lova , for horses,
the property of reddest@ in either of the mantle. of
so.sot Dorset, 1)ivo12, COllllllll, Wilts, Hants, or
Gloecesters.hire, sod whisk here Dever WV° s fist

13n-ntle non, or its pis ;11m-se.-- Winner' to
motive E eo, amend OD. flirt C. ?bras masa.
Mr. Buries bg Inwood, 124 1016 (Mr. Themes) 1
Kr. W. Hole's bb. Kzoibezg. lOst 101 b (Owner) 2
Mr. Bartlett's chm. Ltd, Dawson, 12. t (Mr. W.

' n' - ' j erroimy 3
Hos. F. Caltborp's h.g. Skirmisher, 12st (caot.

lir-o;;;)
Mr. Poesy's ab.m. Lady Walton, 124 10Ib (G.
Dowling) 0
Kr. Brown's b.h. Honest Bob, 124 61b (Mr. Homey) 0
Kr. Smith's b.g. Peter, 124 6lb (Mr. Potter} 0
Kr. H. Boper's b.g. Langholm, 124 (Yr. Dowdrsey 0
Mr j.NW.Bootb Stoneham, 124 61ba. (Mr. Friend 0
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Betting: 3 to 1 eget Nimrod, 6 to 11416. Skinnialier.
& terrific storm prevailed during this ram. A pretty
o,sos.t tor* plate between Nimrod and Kronbeng, and
Um former flaialled four lengths ahead. Lady Dolma
walked in third, and Skirmisher was • bad fourtl.
laaihohn, and South Stoneham fell daring the
ISM

Ti. Woo, SONMISZT OP= HANDICAP of 200 Wrl.,
sided to a ureepetaltee of 10 eon. each, fit. About
four miles. 46 bubo, 20 of whom pay 3 atm each to
the fund. Secood horse to lave his Make.
Mr. Halted's eh.h. Old Oureatry, llat 7111(B. Lend) 1
Mr. Anneeley (na.) bir. Daisy, 10d Illb . (J. Pope) 2
111 r. A. Yates' Itch. Bristles, 10et
Mr. B. &odd'. br.g. Salatnaader, 12a4 71b (Mr. R.
Goodman) 0
Mr. Raiford'. hr.h. Hornet, list nb (Grillthe) 0
Mr. Maisel? br.h. Pixie, last 11lb (J. Pare) 0
Kr. W. Robiusee b.g. King ef Hearts, lad illb
(Waddington) 0
Hall Court was dunk out of this ram at 11.30, and
Oortolvin at L3O 013 tht. day of the rues.
Bitting: 7 to 400 Salamander, 100 to 30 against Old
Ourestry, 6 to 1 each apdast King of Howie and Delay,
asd 10 to lb., four (off). As moos ae the lot bad
wattled Into their plume, Old Ossedry mad* Play with
a aloe: laid, followed by King of Hearts, Hers* and
the favonrite. Pirito several WWII/ from Saamandler,
until charging the meond from, where Home', to make
running f.,r his stable ouspenioo. Old Ossuary,
rutted to Ms frost, whilst the latter being eased, was
poisof by Haley. King of Hearts, mad &demander ; the
bider, hows•or, before reashiag the 1414 water „jump
badteksa up milks Melt Hemet, aid the pair shamed
the water nearly abroad After loading, however,
Hamel again snit:eland, moll west pow Ow
m okime dio, of tbo favourite and Old
069111,271 0420 • west Mar id, was Mg

of Swats sod Daisy, whilst twenty lengths free them
followed Bristles with Pixie toiling on hopeleosly in the
rear. Landing tato the piece of plough, lialesemidge
quitted Old Osweetry and joined Hornet. fl. pair,
however, ineenastarily pee way to King of Hearts, but
before the brook was readied, both Hornet sad Sale-
mender had passed Mm. his Pair door* the brook
Acidly in advs." with Old Oeweetay fourth, Daisy
ekes at the letter's heel*, Bristles out, Pixie tailed off.
Wore the next fence was leeched Hernet, havief
ancimplished what was renstirod of him, gave way,
both end Dsky Itoogof the °mar
loading over the next feces with • slight lead of Mn,
PowelPs mare, but askinga slight dip on landing,
poior headed him, and led ever the big meadow for
home, Old (*vestry going well, Wei s couple of
lengths in the rear of Salamander, whilst many lengths
In th,ir rear followed Bristles. A mile from home the
race was virtually eonAned to Salamander, Dairy, sad
Old Osweetry, the trio coming down the meadow for
the water jump nese ly abroad, tislemmider. if anything.
having • slight had. Immediately after landing, how-
ever, Ben Lend celled apes Old Oserestry, and the
letter at ones headed the pair. and came into the
straight severs] lengths in advance of Salamander, who
was closely followed by Daisy, thereby disking the
issue a most exciting one. Just prior to teaehing
the lest fence, the °rand National .1000 f
, omee away from Daliy, and as they .I.le
along the straigLl he wee rapidly over-hailing Old
Oeirestry. A distance from home Mr. Ooodman celled
upon Fidscuander, and the horse was immediately
observed to give way with his Ilind•quartere, sod
before many mwe lengths were gone be rolled over on
his side (W. Goodman getting off seathlers), and Old
Oswestry, evideetly mesh diet:used, .00 by ten
lengths from Daisy (second), whilst many lengths her
rear - milked in Bridles (a bed third). Hornet pared
the post fourth. Both Pixie and Him of Heeds were
pulled up • king irsy from home, and walked in by •
00At cat. _