The Sun.
London, England, 1852-04-09 00:00:00

APRIL 0, 1852.

SPORTING NOTES.
No. CC.
THE NEWMARKET CRAVEN MEETING.
(Concluded from No. CXCIX.)

TO THE LDITOI2 OF THE SUN:

Sir,—Before continuing my remarks on Thursday's
and Friday's races, I must state with respect to the
Newmarket Handicap that circumstances have necessi-
tated an alteration in the selection I made for this stake
yesterday. I shall throri ov. r Poodle and take Maria
as the representative of the light weight division; in other
respects my opinion remains unaltered.
Thursday's races commence with a sweepstakes of
100 sovs, each, h ft, over the Ditch Mile. This stake
has six subscriptions to it, including the name of Glen-
luce, who for the last few days has been a favourite for
it, but is likely to be dispossessed of her position by
Alcoran, a first•rate- looking specimen of horse flesh,
though his qualities have not yet been, tested either
publicly or privately. To GLENLUCE or ALcon.s.N the
money says I must look for the winner; Stockwell, pro-
bably, finishing in the third place, with one of Lord
Clifden's nominations last.
The Claret Stakes of 200 soya. each, h ft from the
Ditch In, nearly a hundred yards over the two miles,
may possibly be contested by three out of the five nomi-
nations, but there is very little probability that the
starters will exceed that number. I shall not enter into
the merits of any of them, but confine myself to stating
that the race is all but a foregone conclusion for
ARIOSTO.

A Sweepstakes of 50 soya. each, h ft, over the Ditch
Mile, has the name of Longbow among the entries; I
think it scarcely probable, however, that he will show,
and consequently must award the stake to ODEssus.
The match over the Ditch Mile between Mr. God-
dard's colt by Auckland and Mr. Batson's Ben
if run,. will in all probability fall to the lot of the
former. _ _

On Friday the Sweepstakes of 50 sovs. each, fur two
years old fillies, over the:Ditch Mile, will possibly be con-
tended for by Sophistry (by Theon), Hirstita, and Ro-
sary. There is nothing to all appearance to deprive
SOPHISTRY of this stake. _

The Port Stakes, which last year produced such a
furore in the betting world, is likely to be a
very quiet affair this year. It will probably be con-
tested by Midas, Prime Minister, and Lamartine; and
as MIDAS is gifted with the most staying powers, the
distance being about two miles, he will in all likelihood
be the winning horse.
A Sweepstakes of 100 soya. each, over the Ditch Mile,
has four nominations, three of whom, at least, and not
impossibly the lot, may go to the post. The race will be
entirely with Ambrose and The Nabob, and to my think-
ing it is a toss up between this couple.
The betting yesterday at " the Corner," was of a
very uninteresting nature; what little was done referring
principally to the Derby, Chester Cup, and 2,000 Guineas;
scarcely a Stake at the ensuing Craven Meeting was
touched upon, the Newmarket Handicap being only
talked about, only one or two beta having been made.
The ease was very different both at the West-end and
in the City last evening, for all the principal and se-
veral of the minor stakes were spoken of, and the fol-
lowing are the prices. 100 sovs. Stakes, Ab. M.:-2 to 1
on Livermere. 100 Soya. C.C.:—Even on Ilex; 2to 1
agst Hesperus. Tuesday's Riddlesworth:—Even on the
Nabob, 6to 4 and 2to 1 taken freely, Newmarket
Handicap:-4 to 1 agst Maria, taken freely; Bto 1 agst
Bardolph offered; 8 to 1 agst Mountain Flower offered;
12 to 1 agst Poodle; 12 to 1 agst Officious, taken freely;
15 to 1 agst Tophana, taken; 15 to 1 agst Corypht
taken. Column Stakes:—Even on Lapidist, 5 and 6 to
4 taken to some extent; 3 to 1 agst Sophistry by Theon;
all sorts of offers agst Glenluce, from 2t05t0 1. 100
Sovs. Stakes (Thursday):-6 to 4 each agst Alcoran
and Glenluce; 3 to 1 each agst Stockwell:and Hesperus;
10 to 1 each agst Magnes and Weathergage. Claret
Stakes:—Even on Ariosto. 50 Sovs. Stakes (Friday):
—6 to 4on Sophistry by Theon. Port Stakes:—Even
ou Midas; 2 to 1 each agat The Prime Minister and
Lamartine.

I sm, Sir, yours, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF.

Iril 9, 1852.

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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S—YESTERDAY.
NE wIIIARKET HANDICAP.
4 to 1 agat Mr. Williams's Maria, 3 yrs, 4st 101 b
8 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Mountain Flower, 3 yrs,
sst 81b
8 to 1 agat Mr. Robson's Bardolph, 3 yrs, sst 61b—
taken and afterwards offered
10 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Officious, 5 yrs,
7st 81b
The above were the offering prices at the close. We
did not bear a bet laid, except against Bardolph, who left
off anything but strong lathe market.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
4 to 1 agat Duke of Richmond's Homebrewed
4 to 1 agat Lord Ribblesdale's Lapidist
5 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Daniel O'Rourke
10 to 1 agst Mr. Morry's Hobble Noble
Offers to take 6 to 4 about Robbie Noble, with a
start. Claverhouse is scratched.
CHESTER CUP.
12 to 1 agst Mr. Meiklam's Stilton, 3 yrs, 4st 121 b—t
20 to 1 agst Mr. Pilling's High Sheriff, 3 yrs, sst 61b
—taken
25 to 1 agst Duke of Bedford's Hesse Homburg, 4
yrs, 7A—take 30 to 1
25 to 1 agst Mr. H. Hill's Hothorpe, 4 yrs, 6st 101 b
—take 30 to 1
2.5 to 1 agst Mr. Martinson's Nancy, 4 yrs, 9st Ilb—
taken and afterwards offered
50 to 1 agst Mr. Disney's The Indian Warrior, 3 yrs,
sst 11lb—taken
1,000 to 15 agst Mr. E. W. Hughes's Sophistry, 3 yrs,
4st 'Olt —taken
On this, as on the other events quoted, business was
almost at a standstill ; Stilton, Nancy, and Hothorpe
only were in request.

DERBY.
11 to 2 agst Mr. Merry's Llobbie Noble—take 6 to 1
13 to 1 agst Lord Zetland's Augur
15 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Claverhouse—t 16 to 1
15 to 1 agst Lord Ribblesdale's Lapidist—t 16 to 1
20 to 1 agst Mr. J. Arnold's Little Harry
25 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Home- brewed—t
35 to 1 agst Mr. J. Scott's Phantom—take 40 to 1
1,000 to 15 agst Lord Orford's Alcoran—taken
1,000 to 15 apt Lord Ribblesdale's The Nabob—taken
and afterwards offered

The quotations, made chiefly from offers, show a slight
decline in Robbie Noble, a decided retrogression in
Augur, who was very weak in the market, and an im-
provement in Laptdist and Claverhouse. Scarcely any-
thing was done.

STEEPLECHASING IN FRANCE.
Although a steeplechase took place a short time ago
at La Marche, near Ville d'Avray, the real opening of
the season must be dated from Sunday, both on account
of the interesting steeplechases which came off, and of
the vast crowds which flocked from Paris and the adja-
cent villages to witness them. It will be seen from the
account below that the principal part of the day's busi-
ness was full of moving incident: and it may safely be
asserted that no sporting solemnity in the neighbour-
hood of Paris has for a long time past attracted such a
multitude of spectators of all classes of society, or ex-
cited so strong an interest. The railway stations, and
especially that of the Right Bank, were literally be-
sieged, and it was not without a severs struggle that
places could be obtained. The trains, which left in
rapid succession, wero of enormous length, and were
crowded to inconvenience. In addition dashing equi-
pages and troops of horsemen proceeded to La Marche
by the different routes. The coup d'ceil which the ground
presented when spectators vehicles and horsemen were
all assembled was very animated, and its éclat was in-
creased by the presence of a great number of ladies in
elegant toilettes and of cavalry officers from the adjacent
garrisons in uniform.
The ground was laid out with some skill; but the
stands, of which there were only two, were not well
placed for seeing, and wore inconveniently and too slightly
constructed.
The Prince President of the Republic, for whom a
special stand had been erected, was expected, but was
not present. Prince Murat, however, was on the ground
the whole day. Most of the leading members of the
Jockey Club, and of the principal patrons of the turf,
were also in attendance. The business was as follows:
The First Steeplechase for 2,500 f., added to 150 f. entry;
forfeit, 100 f.; weight, 1421 b, with 41b extra on the
winner of a steeplechase of 1,500 f., 81b extra on the
winner of one of 3,000 f., and 121 b extra on the winner
of one of 4,500 f., and with 41b less on horses that have
never won, and 41b less on horses ridden by gentle-
men; the second horse to receive twice its entry; dis-
tance about 4,500 yards. 7 entries.
M. de La Motto's b h Franc Picard, 1461 b (Jackson) 1
Count de Coataudon's ch h Bedford, 1421b(Edwards) 3
2
Viscomte A. Talon's ch h Emilius, 1501bs (Owner)
Viscomte do Tournon's b h Pilot, 1381b3 ...(Owner) 0
M. Dollfus' br h Archer, 7 yrs, 1421bs ...... (Gamble)
M. Aumont's ch h ilardi, 5 yrs, 1421bs ................. to,
M. Delamarre's br h Black Devil, aged, 1501 b .............
All got away pretty well together. At the.,
_tin a
obstacle, consisting of a turf bank, rather more onnathe
yard high, Hardi fell, and was not able to
race. At the seoond, consisting
same height, Archer bolted, and nothing monrd
made it
of a fenceorawebaosutsethone
of him. Pilot then cut out the running, fP
to the turf bank, nearest the standzi, the height of
and a quarter.
which was rather more than a yaws
turning com-
There he fell in a very remarkable, ).
sebbleedf_,
pletely over. Vicomte de Tournone,dwho's rode him, fell
that he remained
under him, and was so much
_iltiovir immediately
senseless for some minutes. .sct of M. Are;
and conveyed on a litter to thhoecchteau
Four
same bank, Black Devil
fer, the painter. In taking t
ground with greatcame headforetnost to theviolence,
and dislocated his neck. He died
.aulrmedo.st
after, and his jockey wag slightly
the
front, of the
horses being thus placed ors other three
went ahead—Erunc
.Picard.some_distanne in
this way
Francthe theyt
3
Picard
and
Bed-
ford second, and Erailius third. In
ank
pro-
ceeded to a brook about 412 yards wide.
took it very cleverly; Bedford stumbled on
threw his jockey, bill the latter soon recovered his seat.
Meanwhile Franc Picard went forward, followed by
Emilius. At one time the latter gained
ground con-
siderably, but was never able to catch Franc Picard, and
as the race drew to a close he was caught, and then
passed, by Bedford. Franc Picard eventually won
easily, and Bedford was a good deal ahead of Emilius.
The number of leaps was twenty, but, with the excep-
tion of those mentioned
,none were very important. Por-
tions of the ground, however, were very heavy.
Second Steeplechase for 1,000 f., added to 50f, entry; the
second horse to save its entry. weight, 1521 b, but
less on horses declared of less value than 4,000 f. The
winner to be claimed for 5,000 f. Gentlemen only al-
lowed to ride. Distance about 9,300 yards. Six
entries.
M. cberiAalvador's b l'wuje isa„,(l, Blake)
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