The Sun.
London, England, 1865-03-15 00:00:00

STEEPLECHASES AT LA MARCHE.

Although the weather hero yesterday was bleak and
cold, the attendance was still more numerous than on the
previous
Sunday. The handicap, which was reduced to
a match between Magenta and Valentino, excited the prin-
cipal interest. The latter receiving 111 b from M. Lavig-
nee's horse, was made favourite, 6 to 4 being laid on
him, but before the race was half over, Magenta,
although running second, gained such numerous par-
tisans that more effers to take him at evens were
made than could be accommodated. A most exciting
finish took place, and although Magenta looked evi-
dently the most tired, he was so admirably ridden by
Lamplugh, who literally lifted him over the ground during
the last 200 yards, that he managed to secure the race by a
neck. The Prix de Marnes followed, and was won by Baron
Finot's Astrolabe, this being her second steeplechase only,
she having ruu second to Vixen at her debut on the first
day's running at this meeting. La Chatt was favourite, but
looked out of condition, and only gained the second place.
The business terminated by the Prix de L'Avenir, which
was contested by 11 competitors, all of which had run on
the fiat only before the present season. St. Contest, who
won a similar race on the Sunday before, was again the
winner. Cassidy, who rode Habeas Corpus, fell heavily and
lay on the ground for some time insensible, while Lamp-
lugh pulled up Miss Clifton and alighted to assist.
Cassidy shortly after recovered, and was able to walk
thek
to the paddock. Benedict, who fell while running in
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ceedings:—
The Prix du Chateau, a handicap of 3,000 fr., for all horses.
Entry, 300 fr. ; half forfeit, or 50fr. only if declared. The
second to receive double his entry. Distance 6,000
metres (about three . miles and three quarters). Nino

subs.
Mr. Lavingee's Magenta, 6 yrs, 1441 b (Lamplugh) 1
Baron Finot's Valentino, 5 yrs, 1131 b (Harper) 2
Betting at first 6 to 4 on Valentino, and afterwards even.
Valentino led with Magenta lying close up, until reaching
the turn at the ice-wells on the run home. Magenta then
went alongside, and the pair raced home abreast, M. La-
vignee's getting a slight advance within the last half-dozen
lengths, and winning by a neck.
The Prix do blames of 1,500 f., for all horses which have
not won a steeplechase of 3,000 f. Entry, 100 f.; h. f.
The second to save his entry. Weight, 1441 b., with
penalties and allowances. Distance about 3,000 metres.
Thirteen subs.
Baron Finot's Astrolabe, 5 yrs, 1401b(M. de St. Germain) 1
Count de la Bigue's La Chatte, aged, 1481bs
(31
M. de Savignies' Magny, 5 yrs, 1.411b5. (.LdaemTpeiruvseisi)

The following also ran :—Gra,buge and Newcastle.
Betting-5 to 2 agst La Uhatte, 3to 1 agst Astrolabe, 4
to 1 agst Magny.

Astrolabe and La Chatte ran in company to the stands,
when the latter fell back and allowed Magny to take the
seeond place. The three crossed the river and ran round
the short course in this order. At the Irish bank, going
round the last time, they were all in a line, but Magny
Soon after tired and lost ground, while Astrolabe again
went to. the front and won easily by half a dozen lengths.
Grabugo fell at the stone wall in starting and was re-
mounted, but was then too far in the rear to have any
chance, while Newcastle refused the first jump, and, al-
though eventually got over, shortly afterwards pulled up.
The Prix de l'Avenir of 1,500 fr., for horses which have
never gained a steeplechase of 1,500 fr., except at La
Marche in 1865. Entry 25fr. Weight for age, with
penalties and allowances. Distance, about 3,500 metres.
22 subs.

Count de Louveneourt's St. Contest, 4 yrs,_l2Blbs

_ (Young) 1
' M. Marion's Trufaldin, 4 yrs, 1221b5. (French) 2
The following also ran :—Julien, Pronostic, Gilles,
Habeas Corpus, Mousquetaire, Miss Clifton, Ernos, Gra-
buge, and La-Belle-Ferronniere.
Betting-3 to 1 each agst Gilles and St.-Contest. The
race throughout lay between St.-Contest and Trufaldin,
those two running in front from first to last, the former
winning by a couple of lengths. Julien and Grabuge came
in together ten lengths behind, those four only finishing
the course. Gilles fell at starting, and Habeas-Corpus
while passing through the orchard.

THIRD EDITION.

SUN OFFICE, 6 o'CLocK

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

DONCASTER RACES-THIS DAY.
(Br ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
SCURRY HANDICAP.

Queen Bee

Jig

Five ran.
BETTING ROOM STARES.

Qui Vive

Burney .................................................................. 2
Jesamine ............................................................... 3

Idle Girl
Hawkshaw
Nell Digby

Pigeon .