The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-09 00:00:00

BOHEMIA.

The Prince of Wales's Cup being only three-quarters of a
mile—a popular distance—may bring a pretty numerous
field together, the pick of the basket being Tolurno, Fra-
vole, Ace of Clubs, Ellerton, Libellous, Countess, and
Dualla. Ace of Clubs, though afflicted with roaring, is very
fast, and will only have to beat Tolurno to win. The Tyro
Stakes has a good entry; but all are unknown to fame with
the exception of Faith and Coimbra. Lord Stamford has
three engaged, and his best will probably be a favourite;
while Mr. Merry has a filly by Wild Dayrell, out of Lady
Lurewell, nominated, whose engagements involve many
hundred pounds, and who, according to reports from train-
ing quarters, is very forward in her work. Faith has run
sufficiently well to be worth following, and either she or
Mr. Merry's filly may be found good enough to win. The
Sweepstakes of 3 soya each will be carried off by Xenius or
His Excellency. In the Hurdle Race, Shropshire or Ava-
lanche must be capable of defeating the remainder, now
that Nosegay is hors de combat. Northern Light and Sink-
ing Fund have "paid," and Emblem is sure
to be reserved for the great event. Wednesday will
be the Grand National Steeplechase day, which will give
rise to the usual excitement, although the majority of the
field are no more than cast-offs and rejected platers, with
few of the properties of legitimate cross-country horses.
The following are likely to be runners :—Medora (Mr. Row-
lads) ; Jealousy (J. Kendall) ; Jerusalem7(Nightingall or
C. Boyce; The Dane (Walter White) ; Lincoln (Knott) ;
Arbury ; Satellite (Mr.F . Martin) ; Thomastown (Murphy) ;
Yeller Gal (Griffiths) ; Emblem (G. Stevens) ; Remedium
or Chester (C. Bennett) ; Light of other Days (Mr. Ling-
ton) ; The Orphan (Mr. Goodman) ; Fosco (Holman,
jun.) ; and Birdbolt. Medora has been steadily supported,
although carrying the steadier of 12st. She is, however,
such a superior mare, that her owner is justified in h eying
some confidence, with all the weight, as the mare has be-
fore now won with equally great weights. Jealousy, after
being under considerable suspicion, has been b rought to
the very foremost ranks in the betting 1)y money
which seems like the genuine outlay of a " party," as it
did not escape observation that Mr. Dick Portr,r, who usu-
ally has the right office, was busy investing. Mr. Bennett's
lot also includes Remedium and Chester, the dormer having
been backed, but I should fancy with no pros pect of beating
the winner of 1861. It is impossible to gainsay Jealousy's
chance, but from the antecedents of her division, it would
be dangerous to trust their animals. The Dane has been
backed by Captain Christie, who has also dropped the hint
to his friends. Shropshire is also reported to be a certain
runner, but according to the tone of the market can have
no chance with the Dane. At Birmingham the last men-
tioned, when running with Emblem, wrenched a plate, and
was not persevered with, but it was obvious that, but forth°
accident, he would have been near the winner at the finish.
Lincoln, though knocked out, willbe among the starters, but
will never stay the country, and the same remark applies to
Satellite. Jerusalem, should he " come" in the market,
will be most dangerous, as it will be a guarantee that the
bill-of-sale business connected with him will have been
satisfactorily arranged. His public credentials stamp him
as a really great horse, and that he is the bes'L of Golby's,
over four miles, lam perfectly convinced. I must leave
your readers to watch the market closely themselves con-
cerning him, and, if the money should e.ppear to be going
on in the right direction, they should immediately follow
the demonstration. Master Begot is a most uncertain
brute ; and, unless I am greatly •misinformed, Avalanche
will be en absentee, owing to he,: owner having been fore-
stalled. Anatis, even should the start, has seen her best