The Sun.
London, England, 1865-03-29 00:00:00

STEEPLECHASES AT VINCENESS.

The course on Monday presented afar less animated aspect
than on the first days of the meeting. The weather through-
out the afternoon was indeed fine, but a wet and bleak
morning had deterred the usual pleasure-seekers from ven-
turing away from Paris. The running proved most unfor-
tunate for the favourites, as in each of the events accidents
—and in two cases of a serious nature—befel them. The
business commenced with a race for half-bred horses, in
which Turfaldin, from his recent performance at La Marche,
was preferred. At the Irish bank, however, he fell, throw-
ing his rider (French) heavily, whose collar-bone was
broken in the fall. Jason, who was considered as the
second-best, having thus got rid of his most formidable
antagonist, had the race almost to himself, and won
without difficulty. The gentlemen riders' race followed,
bringing out a small field of three starters only. With
riders of an equal force Magenta would, we doubt not,
have stood at the head of the betting, but the known
experience of Mr. Roe, who rode his mare Vixen caused
her chance to be considered by the ring as preferable.
But after crossing the double water-jump Vixen put her
foot into a hole, and, falling, rolled over her master. Mr.
Roe was taken up insensible and carried to the Imperial
farm, where he shortly after recovered, and was found
happily to have received no other injury than a severe con-
tusion on the head. The race terminated by the victory of
Valentino, very cleverly ridden by Count d'Evry. This
result was the more creditable that Baron Finot's horse
gave four pounds and a year to Magenta, while the latter
had beaten Valentino over nearly the same distance on the
previous Sunday, giving him six pounds, and at La Marche
the Sunday before, when M. Lavign6e's horse carried
eleven pounds more than Valentino. The Prix de l'Ad-
ministration des, Hares was looked upon as almost a
certainty for Egmont, notwithstanding a penalty of 201 b., to
which he was subject for previous winnings. He was run-
ning well at the finish, when he fell in jumping a hedge and
broke his neck, thus bringing his racing career to a close.
The accident is greatly to be regretted, as he was reputed
one of the best steeplechase horses on the Continent. His
stable has been particularly unfortunate, as Maritana, be-
longing also to Viscount de Cunchy, broke her back by a
similar accident at La Marche last spring. After the acci-
dent to Egmont, Astrolabe, who was far ahead of the rest,
won easily. Subjoined are details of the day's proceed-

ings :
The Prix de la Ferme of 3,000 f. (2,500 f. to the winner and
500 f. to the second). For hall-bred horses, 4 yr-olds, 5
yr-olds, and 6 yr-olds, bred in France. Entry, .£sof. ; 20f
forfeit if declared. Weight for age, with certain penal-
ties. Distance about 4,000 metres. (Two and a half

miles). 15 subs.
M. Maurice's Jason, 6 7rs, 1581 b (Lamplugh) 1
Mr. Gougeon's Estime, 5 yrs, 15411, (J. Quinton) 2
MM. Forcinal Bros. Franc-Normand, 4 yrs, 1321 b
(Greenwood) 3
Gerelda, Maurepas, Trufaldin, Blainville, and Despote
also ran.

Betting-5 to 2 agst Trufaldin and M. Gougeon's two,
3 to 1 agst Jason.

Maurepas and Geralda led, with Jason coming third un-
til disappearing behind the plantation. On again coming
in sight the two leading horses had fallen, back, and Franc-
Normand with Jason appeared in front, Estime lying close
up. On ascending the hill to the fort Jan got a good lead,
which he kept to the end, winning easily by three lengths,
Estime beating Franc-Normand for second place.
The Prix du Donjon of 6,0001., for homes of all countries,
5-yr-olds and upwards. Entry, 2001.; 50ft if declared.
The second to receive I,ooof. from the entries, and the
third 400 f. Weight-5 yrs, 1401 b. ; 6 yrs and upwards,
1441 b. Certain penalties and allowances. Gentlemen
riders. Distance, 6,000 metres. 9 subs.
Baron Finot's Valentino, 5 yrs, 1561 b ...(Count d'Evry 1
M. Lavignee's Magenta, 6 yrs, 1521 b (M. Lavigne°, jun. 2
Mr. Roe's Vixen, aged, 1541 b

Betting-5 to 4 agst Vixen, sto 2 agst Magenta, and 3
to 1 agst Valentine.
The three horses ran abreast to thy) stands, when Magent.q,
and Vixen drew back and allowed. Valentino to make tho
running. The 001120 position wag maintained while going