The Sun.
London, England, 1865-03-24 00:00:00

WARWICK SPRING MEETING—TnunspAy.

The Steeplechase day never fails to attract the largest
attendance, both as regards the general public and the more
aristocratic element of Warwickshire and Leamington.
The day was a trifle warmer, or, to speak more correctly,
the cold was not quite so bitter as on the two preceding
days, and the ladies mustered strongly both in carriages
and on the Stand. There was a very good field of 14 for
the principal event, andthe appearance of the French crack
L'African to meet the winner of the Liverpool Grand Na-
tional excited great interest, and gave rise•to some spirited
betting. The former is a fine-shaped horse, but seemed to
gallop rather stiffly, as if he had not quite got over-his re-
cent accident, the marks of which were plainly visible.
Alcibiade looked very well, and old Emblem excited the
same admiration she did on Aintree. The race is fully de-
scribed below. Sufficient to say here, that L'Africain never
appeared really formidable throughout, that Lord Coven-
try's two were always well up, and that the Liverpool win-
ner, after lying off for most of the way, came in the last
quarter of a mile, and proved himself a good horse, but not
quite good enough to beat Emblem, who won, amid great
cheering, by three lengths. The old mare has added
another trophy to her turf career, and her noble owner
been compensated in some degree for his disappointment
at Liverpool.

Our return gives ample details of the remaining events,
and the meeting, the early time of year taken into consi-
deration, must be considered a success.
Shortly after the termination of the second race the
stewards went into the objection against Hall Court, the
winner of the Hunt Cup at last Warwick November Meet-
ing, and after hearing evidence, give their decision as
follows .

"The stewards have decided that Hall Court was dis-
qualified for the Hunt Cup at Warwick November Meet-
ing, 1864, on account of being wrongly described in the
entry. The stewards are of opinion that it was quite
unintentional.
(Signed)

" HASTINGS.
" STAMFORD AND WARRINGTON.
• "B. J. ANGELL.
"H. CovEmnr."
A Scurry Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft ; gentlemen riders
Professionals extra. Winners extra. Three-quarters of
a mile. 5 subs.

Mr. Mundy ns Regenerator, 5 yrs, 9st 131 b (in 71b extra
(T. French 1
Lord Stamford's Gemma, 6 yrs, 12st (Mr. Edwards 2
Mr. Coney's Sister Mary, 3 yrs, Bst 91b inc 71b extra
(J. Snowden 3
Mr. W. H. Scott's Belgrave, 3 yrs, Bst 131 b (inc 71b ex
(Fordham 4
Betting-7 to 4 agst Gemma, 2 to 1 agst Belgrave, 100 to
30 agst Sister Mary, and 10 to 1 agst Regenerator. .
At the second attempt they were despatched from the
post in close company, Regenerator with a slight lead,
having the favourite and Sister Mary as his immediate
followers, Belgrave lying off. Entering the straight Gemma
gave way to Sister Mary, but coming again at the Stand
she resumedher position, but failed to reach the leader, who
won by a length ; a neck between second and third.
Warwickshire Hunt Cup, added to a Sweepstakes of 2
soya each, for hunters ; 12st each ; thorough-bred horses
121 b extra. Winners extra. The second horse to receive
£5. One mile and a half on tho flat. 11 subs.
Mr. H. Formby's Jessie Brown, aged, 13st 51b
(Mr. Drake) 1
Mr. Bawcutt's Ely O'Connor, 12st (Owner) 2
Mr. H. Spencer's IJucy's Huntsman, 12st
(Mr. Crawshaw) 3
The following also ran:—Nimrod, Importance, Red
Minor, Little Nell, Empress, and Idle Boy.
Prior to the start Mr. Granville lodged an objection
against Jessie Brown for having won 50 sow.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Jessie Brown, 2 to 1 agst Empress,
7 to 1 agst Red Minor, and 100 to 12 agst any other.
Little Nell was the first away, and made play for a short
distance, when she gave way to Eily O'Connor, who came
on with a clear lead, the favourite lying second, and Em-
press third, with Importance and Nimrod close in their
wake. As they proceeded along the meadows on the fa
side, the leaders drew away and the tailing commeneeel
the field being completely distributed as they came along
the bottom. On entering the straight Jessie Brown gra-
dually closed with Eily O'Connor, whom she headed at the
distance, and won in a canter by four lengths ; a bad third,
Nimrod obtaining the fourth place by a head from Red
Ati,upr. Lnapresa wag Math; Importance, Zile 130 y, and

Little Nell were the three last, pulling up as they passed
the post. The objection of the winner before referred to
was investigated during the afternoon by the stewards,
who awarded the stake to the owner of Jessie Brown.

A Handicap Plate of £5O, for all ages. Winners ex

Three-quarters of a mile.

Lord Stamford's Gownsman, 4 yrs, ist 131 b (inc slb ex
(Carroll
_ .

Lord Westmoreland's Wild Duck, 6 yrs, 7st
(J. Grimshaw 2
Mr. Whittaker's Godmersham, 3 yrs, Est 71b (Sayers 3
Mr. E. Brayley's Golden Dust, 5 yrs, 7st 51b (inc 51b ex
(Cannon 4
Mr. J. Read's Deception, 5 yrs, ist 51b (S. Adams 5
Mr. T. Stevens's Effort, 3 yrs, Est (Holland 6
Betting-7 to 4 agst Gownsman, 9to 4 agst Wild Duck,
and 3 to 1 agst Golden Dust.
Wild Duck, in company with Golden Dust, Deception,
and Godmersham, ran nearly abreast into the straight,
where the favourite joined them on the outside. From this
point to,the distance they ran together, where Gownsman
headed Wild Duck, the pair finishing a fine and punishing
race home, the former winning at last by half a length.
There were three lengths between the second and third;
twice that distance separated the latter from the fourth.
Grand Annual Steeplechase (handicap) of 20 sovs each, 10
ft, and 5 if declared, with 100 added ; the second horse
to save his stake. Winners extra. Over about four miles.
51 subs, 17 of whom declared.
Lord Coventry's Emblem, aged, 12st 61b (Mr. Edwards 1
Mr. B. J. Angell's Alcibiade, 5 yrs, list 71b(inc. 141 b ex.
(Capt. Coventry 2
Mr. Cubban's Old Squire, lOst 71b (Mr. James 3
Mr. Brayley's Ibex, lOst 71b (J. Page 4
The following also ran :—L'Africain, Meanwood, Sir
William, Portland, Rook the Gardener, Waterman, Balder,
Stanton; Lady Douglas, and Light Heart.
Betting-3 to 1 each tigst Alcibiade and L'Africain, 6to
1 each agst Stanton and Portland, 10 CO 1 each agst Ibex
and Rook the Gardener, 100 to 7 each agst Emblem and
Meanwood, 100 to 6 agst Balder, and 100 to 3 each agst Old
Squire and Lady Douglas.
Light Heart, followed by Sir William, Balder, Lady
Douglas, and Portland, formed the leading lot immediately
the flag was lowered, several lengths in the rear of whom
came L'Africain ; Ibex and Emblem, close together, headed
the rear division, which was whipped in by Alcibiade. In
these positions they proceeded along the meadows on the
far side, when Meanwood quitted his rearward position and
joined the leaders, who came on in a compact body to the
cut fence approaching the water, which Light Heart cleared
in advance and came down to the brook some four lengths
in advance of Portland, Meanwood, Sir William, and Lady
Douglas, who cleared it abreast, close in whose rear came
Lord Coventry's two side by side, attended by L'Africain,
Ibex, and Rook the Gardener, the others lying up, the
last of whom comprised Alcibiade, Old Squire, and Stan-
ton. Rising the hill Sir William ran up to the leader,
the pair clearing the fence on the brow in capital style,
and, as they entered the meadows they were fully half a
dozen lengths ahead of Balder, close up with whom were
seen Portland, Lady Douglas, Emblem, L'Africain, Ibex,
and Meanwood in a body, the others gradually improving
their positions. Approaching the Stand water jump a second
time, Light Heart, Sir William, and Portland drew away
and raced for the lead, the three being joined by Stanton,
who, having run through his horses, closed up with the
leaders, and cleared the water slightly in front, these being
followed by Ibex, Rook the Gardener, and L'Africain; Al-
cibiade, Waterman, and Old Squire still retaining their
unenviable positions in the rear. At the fence on the brow
of the Lammas Land, Light Heart joined Stanton and
cleared it abreast, Balder and Emblem being their imme-
diate attendants, with Portland, Rook the Gardener, and
the Frenchman on their extreme right. Lady Douglas was
here stopped, Capt. Tempest having broken his stirrup
leathers, and wisely returned home. On reaching the
mile-post Light Heart gave way, and his place was taken
by Emblem, who raced with Stanton for the lead, her
stable companion lying third, followed by L'Africain, Sir
William, Ibex, and the Old Squire, the latter as they en-
tered the Star close taking a clear lead, but dying away in
a few strides after, Lord Coventry's mare was once again
left with the command,which she retained into the straight,
where Alcibiade, most patiently riden by Capt. Coventry,
reached the front, but was never enabled to get upon terms
with Emblem, who won easily by four lengths; three
lengths between second and third, and two lengths the
third and fourth, Stanton fifth, L'Africain sixth, close up
with whom trotted in Sir William, Portland, Light Heart,
and Rook the Gardener, in the order we have given them.
Meanwood and Waterman walked in with the crowd some
time after. Balder, who came to grief at the fence entering
the Star, was not after persevered with. Run in 9m. 355.
A Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each sft ; 2-yr-olds, 7st; 3-yr-
olds, 9st ; maidens allowed 31b ; the winner to be claimed
for £2OO. Three furlongs. 3 subs.
Off by consent.
Match, 100, h ft. Half a mile.

Mr. E. Brayley's Viceroy, 3 yrs, 9st (Cannon) 1
Mr. John Graham's Cairngorm, 2 yrs, ist 101 b
(James Nightingall) 2

Betting-2 to lon Viceroy, who waited upon the non-
favourite to the distance, when he went up and won cleverly
by half a length. _ _

A Handicap of 3 sous each, with 20 added, for 3-yr-olds
and upwards. The winner to be sold for £4O. Three
furlongs. Six subs.

Mr. S. J:Bond's Neilgherry, 5 yrs, Bst 61b...(Maidment) 1
Mr. Whittaker's Catenus, 5 years, 7st 81b (J. Grimshaw) 2
Mr. John R. Preston's Vicksburg, 3 yrs, 7st 21b (Sayers) 3

Betting-5 to 4 agst Catenusand 7to 4 agst Neilgherry.
The three ran in close company into the distance, when
Neilgherry obtained a slight advantage, which he retained
to the end, and won at length by a couple of lengths; three-
quarters of a length divided the second and third. The
winnenwas bought in for 66 guineas.
A Handicap Steeplechase of 5 soya each, with 50 sous
added. Winners extra. Two miles, over the Steeple-

chase Course. 12 subs.
Mr Mic,awber's Marble Hill, 6 yrs, 12st 71b (Mr Edwards 1
Mr Dalby's Sir Bobby, aged, 12st (Mr Barry 2
Mr Land's Strike, list (H. States 3
Mr Dalby's Old Windsor, 5 yrs, list 41b (Sadler 4
T. P. Cooke and Ace of Hearts also ran.
Betting-6 to 4 agst Marble Hill, 100 to 30 agst T. P.
Cooke, 7 to 2 agst Old Windsor, and 5 to 1 agst Strike.
Sir Bobby jumped away with the running, followed by
Ace of Hearts to the first fence, at which the latter
fell and unhorsed his rider, and galloped into the town.
This mishap left Strike in attendance upon the leader, the
favourite going on third, with T. P. Cooke and Old Windsor
bringing up the rear. The water jump was cleared cleverly
by the lot, but on reaching the fence beyond the field was
further decreased by T. P. Cooke refusing. Sir Bobby re-
tained his pride of place to within a half a mile from home,
when Marble Hill, who had been gradually creeping up,
headed him, and as they cleared the fence into the Star
close he obtained a decided lead, which he retained to the
end, and won with hands down by eight lengths. The
others were beaten off a long way.
The Clarendon Hunters' Stakes of 5 soya each, 12st 71b
each. Four miles. 15 subs.

Mr. T. Holford's Traveller, 12st 71b (Mr. T. Drake 1
Mr. Yate Hunt's Birdfinder, 12st 71b Crawshaw 2
Mr. J. Stevenson's Pick, 12st 71b (Owner 3
Mr. Saunders's (9th Lancers) Chesterton, 12st 71b
(Mr. Park) 4
Captain Paynter's Sally Come Up, 12st 71b (Mr. Cherry) 5
Mr. Fred. Granville's Morgan, 12st 71b (Major Granville) 6
Betting-5 to 4on Traveller, sto 1 agst Birdfinder, and
10 to 1 agst Sally Come Up.
The favourite, taking a clear lead immediately after
starting, made all the running, taking his fences in admir-
able style, his followers occasionally changing places to the
last flight of hurdles, which he cleared several lengths in
advance of Birdfinder, who headed Chesterton on landing,
but failing to reach Traveller was beaten easily by half a
dozen lengths; a bad third. Mr. Holland-weighed for Hot
Coppers, who bolted on taking his canter, and in conse-
quence did not go to the post.
Hunt Cup Steeplechase, by subscription of 10 sous each;
for all horses; 12st each. Winners extra. About three
miles. 8 subs.
Captainßrowne's Hall Court, 6 yrs, 6 yrs, 13st (inc. 141 b
extra) (Captain Thompson) 1
Captain Machell's Acrobat, aged, 13st (inc. 141 b extra)
2
(Mr. Clare)
Mr. J. Turner's Boxmoor (h b), aged, list 71b
(Mr. Parker) 3
wnd Duck, Bachelor of Arts, and Careless Boy also ran.
Betting-6 to son Hall Court, 3to 1 agst Boxmoor, and
4 to 1 agst Acrobat.
Acrobat made all the running to a quarter of a mile of
home, when he was headed by the favourite, who won
easily by a length and a half ; bad third. Careless boy re-
fused, and was pulled up.