The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-06 00:00:00

SPOItrING INTELLIGENCE,

WINDSOR, STEEPLECHASES.--FEB. 5.

The sudden change in the weather during the night, am:
the wintry aspect of the morning had a most depressing
effect upon those who had made arrangements to be pre-
sent at the old-established meeting at Windsor. The
sport was of an average character, and would have been
very enjoyable but for the inclemency of the weather,
from which many, especially the ladies in the stand, suffered
severely. The following is a return of the sport :
The Borough Members' Plate (Handicap) of 5 says each,
with 25 added ; about 21 miles. 4 subs.
Mr Barter's Ironsides, list 71b (inc. 71b ex.).. (J. Land) 1
Mr. Nugent's Sir Bobby, lOst 41b (Mr. Barry) 2
Betting-6 to 4on Ironsides.
The favourite cut out the work at a slow pace, Sir Bobby
lying a couple of lengths in the rear. They ran in these
positions to the top of the hill, where Sir Bobby joined
issue, the pair running abreast to the water jump, which
the latter cleared slightly in advance, but on reaching the
hurdles in front of the stand he refused, and upon being
put at them a second time he jumped the chains, and was
left a long way in the rear. This mishap gave Ironsides a
commanding lead, which he retained to the end, and can-
tered in alone.
The Grand Military Steeplechase of 10 sow( each, 5 ft, with
50 added, for horses the property of (and ridden by)
officers on full pay of the army ; 12st each ; the second
saved his stake. About three miles. 10 subs.
Captain Coventry's (Grenadier Guards), Agnes, aged,
13st (inc, 141 b extra)
Captain Knox's (Scots Fusilier Guards) Cheviot, 13at
(inc. 141 b extra) (Owner) 2
Mr A. C. t'empest's (11th Hussars) Redwing, aged, 13st
(ino. 14Ib extra) (Owner) 3
The following also ran :—Tearaway, Croton Oil, Sara-
cen's Head, Red Miner, and Dutchman.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Agnes, and 4to 1 each agst Red-
wing and Cheviot.

Shortly after starting Agnes went to the front, closely
followed by Cheviot, Croton Oil, and Red Miner, the others
lying close in their wake. On making the turn for the
flight of hurdles in front of the stand, Croton Oil, over•
pulling his rider, rushed across his horses, followed by Red
Miner, the pair fortunately missing the leading horses by
jumping the chains, among the sneetatnr. 0.2
tno garden enclosures the Saracen's Head passed the favou-
rite, who was followed in Indian file by Redwing, Cheviot
Tearaway, and Dutchman. They proceeded thus up the
hill to the turning flag in front of the barracks, which the
Saracen's Head rounded a eczm lengths in advance of
Agnes, at whose girths, were Redwing and Cheviot. The
leading horses cleared the water jump without a mistake ;
but the Dutchman, less fortunate, blundered at it and fell
and was not afterwards persevered with. No material
alteration occurred in the order of running, the Saracen's
Head passed the stand still in advance, Redwing going on
second, Agnes third, Cheviot fourth, with Tearaway next.
Proceeding up the hill the Saracen's Head gave way to
Redwing and Agnes, and Cheviot headed him at the brow
of the hill, from which point the race was left to the three.
Crossing the road for the starting field the favourite passed
Redwing and cleared the fence several lengths in advance
of Cheviot, who made an effort to reach her as they de-
scended the hill to the water, but failed, and was beaten
easily by six lengths. Redwing finished a bad third. The
Saracen's Head reached the stand and was there pulled up.
Nothing else passed the post.

The Selling Steeplechase of 5 sovs each, with 25 added ;
weight for age, with selling allowances. About two
miles. 5 subs.
Mr George's Levity, aged, 12st (£100) (C. Boyce) 1
Mr B. Couper's Gray Peter, aged, list 10lb (ZSO) _

(B. Land) 2
Mr Land's Diadem, 6 yrs, llst 111 b (.£80) (Mr Coventry) 3

Gin Sling also ran.

Betting—Even on Levity, 5 to 2 agst Diadem, and 4 to
1 agat Gray Peter.

Levity made the running, followed by Diadem, Gray
Peter, and Gin Sling to the top of the hill, where they got
upon closer terms, but on reaching the flight of hurdles
the latter broke down badly, and was out of the race. On
reaching the stand Gray Peter headed Levity, and came on
with a decided advantage over the water jump, but Boyce
immediately on landing made his effort, and, joining the
Gray in a few strides, won a good race by two lengths ;
three lengths between second and third.

A Hunters' Stakes of 3 soya each, with 25 added, for horses
which have been regularly hunted, 12st each, with cer-
tain penalties and allowances, Gentlemen riders. About
three miles, 7 subs.

Mr. B. Land, jun.'s Ribbonman, aged, list 121 b, 50 sovs
(B. Land) 1
Mr. H. Coventry's Countess, aged, 12st, 50 sovs
(Mr. Coventry)
The following also ran :—Betsy Baker, Mat, and Brides-
maid.

Betting—Even on the Countess, and 5 to 2 agat Ribbon-
man.

Countess made play in company with Ribbonman and
Betsy Baker tor the first mile and a half, when the latter
was disposed of, leaving the two favourites in possession of
the lead, Mist and Bridesmaid having been early disposed
of by reiusals. On entering the winning field the favourite
appeared to have the best of it, but on reaching the water
jump in the bottom B. Land brought his horse to the front
and won cleverly by a length and a half.

BIRMINGHAM ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES.
MONDAY, FEE. 15.

Acceptances for the Grand Annual Steeplechase of 15 soya
each, with 100 added. About three miles and a half.

a st lb j a st lb
Arbury ..
Jerusalem
Avalanche a 12 0 Magician
Portland
Czar ....
Worcester a 11 71, Miss Emma
Merrimac
Sir Bobby
Little Lady

The highest weight accepting being under 12st 71b, it
has been raised to that weight, and the others in proportion.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER-FIUDIY.

There was only a thin attendance at the Subscription
Rooms this day, and speculation was limited. There were
several inquiries about Claremont for the Two Thousand
Guineas, but less than 11 to 1 against him was refused.
For the Derby Cambuscan and Blair Athol were the only
horses backed, but the investments made on them were
merely trivial.

For the 'Waterloo (Coursing) Cup there was a strong
commission in the market for Mr. Lloyd's nomination; and
after 20 to 1 had been taken freely, ld to 1 became the
highest offer. Closing prices :

LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE.
25 to 1 agst Sinking Fund (taken)
CHESTER CUP,
300 to 15 agat Anfield (taken)
25 to 1 agst Blackdown (taken)
25 to 1 agst Carisbrook (offered)
25 to 1 agst Change (offered)
33 to 1 agst Merry Hart (taken and offered)
TWO THOUSAND.
11 to 2on the field (offered)
6to 1 agst Paris (offered)
13 to 2 agat Cambusean (offered)
10 to 1 agat Claremont (offered, take 11 freely)
THE DERBY.
10 to 1 on the field (offered)
14 to 1 agst Coast Guard (offered)
15 to 1 agst Cambuscn (taken)
20 to 1 agst Blair Athol (taken)
THE WATERLOO (COURSING) CUP.
20 to 1 agst Mr. Lloyd's nomination (taken freely)

RACING FIXTU
FEB

RES FOR 1864.
:very.

Birmingham
Harrow
Chelmsford l7

Lincoln Spring .. 23
25 Hungerford

Nottingham Spring 1
Derby Spring 3
Liverpool
Shrewsbury
Doncaster Spring

Warwick l6
Durham
Northampton 29
Catterick 3O

Ar•:
Croxton-park 1
Edinburgh Spring .. 2
Abergavenny
Think

Epsom Spring
Newmarket Craven
Newmarket First Spring 25

Chester ..
York Spring
Salisbury l2
Bath

Manchester
Harpenden ... .
Epsom .. 24

Ascot
lianapton l5
Newton
Odiham
Bibury
Stockbridge

Chelmsford.. 2B
New Forest Hunt ..... 2B
Ne wcastle-on-Tyns .. , . 28
Woreest‘r (Summer) 30
Ipswich .......... 3O

Newmarket July
5
Carlisle ..
Abingdon
Liverpool July
Staultord l4
Pontefract

Brighton
Brighton Club
Lewes
Reading .. . n
Egham ...... 16
Oxford
Yarmouth

SEPT:

_
Weymouth ...... . 1
Warwick September 6
Leicester 8
Doncaster l3
Brecon l9
OCTI
Northallerton 6
Newmarket Second Oct lO

Nottingham ......... 19
Winchester ............
Southarnvon ........ 20
Chesterfield .......... 21
Goodvfood ..... ...... 29

York August 23
Plymouth
Derby ... .
Lichfield 3O
Stocktcn .... 3O
Devon and Exeter

Nov:

Richmond
Monmouth 22
Manchester Autumn
NewmarketFirst October 27

BErt.

Shrewsbury Autumn 14
Leamington &Ward Lint 22

Gloucester
Newmarket Houghton 24
4IBER.

Worcester Autumn .... 30