The Sun.
London, England, 1862-04-09 00:00:00

IThe Epsom Spring Meeting commences to-morrow, when
it is to be hoped that a change of weather will allow the
denizens of the " villaga " to enjoy their first " outing,"
and fill Mr. Darling's exchequer, who has provided most
liberally for their amusement on Thursday and Friday
next. The list comprises the same races as last year, the
City and Suburban and the Two Year Old Stakes being the
principal items set for decision on the first day, while, on
Two Year Old Stakes will occupy most attention. The
cithiteysaenudasdu, the Welter Stakes, and New
btiu'erbilinet'i.ospotlhiefarip,rincipal event to be decided.
The field will number hteween thirty and forty, and the
following are those most likely to put in an appearance :
Palestro, Camerino, Sir William, Chere Arnie, Sawcutter,
Compiegne, Croagh Patrick, Copernicus, Suburban, Ant-
werp, Portland, Fitz-Avon, Frailty,Vancouvor, Phantom,
out of Babette, c by Newminster out of Grey Hen, Ducat,
RAedarla
Jam,
ib,uybWeroil:le,D Eaayrrleoll, out of Vest, fby Stockwell,
of
s
urrey, Lord Stanley, Peahen,
Limosina, Victor, Knight of the Bath, Bosh, and Olive
Branch. Of these Palcstro, Camerino, and Sir William
and Sawcutter are the best of the top weights. Sir Wil-
liam may still re Mr. Merry's representative, as the
Vest colt was beaten in his trial. Phantom has
had a long rest, and, if John Scott is in earnest,
he should be very near winning, but I do Rot like
patched up horses. Vancouver, from his easy victory
Ha nldainaticipate, will reverse the Lincoln
I), should keep all the top
Suburban. IL) has been very "fishy"
rfwionuerningtthhihnetegslsbUSayftte.b. Ducat,ewLaetiekg, and 2 to 1 was freely laid on Satur-
day that he did not see the starter. However, he seems to
be coming again, and I have no doubt that if he puts in an
appearance he will start first favourite, and pull oft the race.
Limosina and Olive Branch have been backed for heaps of
money, but they can have no chance with the light-
weighted four-year-olds. The Babette filly will find the
company here too good for her; but still it would not sur-
prise me to see her run into a place. The lot that I expect
to furnish the winner are Ducat, Vancouver, Sawcutter,
Suburban, and Phantom.. As I said above, if his owner
will only let him try, there is nothing to prevent
DUCAT

being returned as the whiner of the City and Suburban.
In his absence, I shall pin my faith to VANcouvan. With
regard to the Metropolitan, I can only repeat what I said
on Monday that Ducat shall again represent me, the next
in my estimation being Panique. Revolver will win the
.
New Two-year-old Stakes ; and Lord Stamford sends
Maid of Honour, her ladyship will pull off the Inkerman
Plate. From information I have received from Newmarket
no horse could be doing better than Old Calabar, but there
are a few good bookmakers who have always money to lay.
My advice, therefore, is to let him alone till his number goes
up at the post. The Marquis is very steady in the market,
and in all probability will start first favourite, which he is
nearly already. Buckstone is now backed freely at 6to 1,
and looks like seeing a shorter price. His trainer is very
confident, and only considers it a matter of health for his
fortunate owner to add another wreath to his laurels by
pulling off the blue ribbon of the turf.

A FRESH MAN.

CHELTENHAM MILITARY AND GRAND AN-
NUAL STEEPLECHASES.—TUESDAY.
The United Hunt Stakes, a Sweepstakes of 5 says each,
with 30 sovs added, for horses that have never won
a public steeplechase. Gentlemen riders ; 12 stone each;
riders of winners extra.
Mr. H. Rhys's The Flat, 12st 51b (inc 51b exl (Mr. Wood) 1
Mr. W. La Terriere's Bird of Prey, 12st 511 i (inc 51b ex)
(Mr. C. Pears) 2
Mr.
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Black Indecision,Eag le, 11. 22sstt 5511bb (inc 51b ex) (Mr. Rich) 3
(inc 51b ex)
(Mr, F. Lotan) 4
Mr. Atcherley's Tons Moore, 12st 51b (inc 51b ex)
(Mr. C. Hope) 0
went behind lin gthe cotrees, and
Betting-5 to 4 agst Indecision, sto 2 agst The Flat, and
4 to 1 agst Bird of Prey.
The lot eet off in a canter, and were headed past the
and
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on again coming in sight Bird of Prey had the second place,
and Indecision third; soon afterwards Tom Moore fell, and
was out of the race. Black Eagle then dropped further
behind, and the other three went on as before. These four
got well over the water jump, after which Bird of Prey
took up the running, and carried it on to the last hurdle,
where The Flat passed him and won by four lengths.
Previous to starting an objection was lodged against The
Flat on the plea that he had won £5O.
The Borough Plate, a Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 40
added. Three miles.
Mr. F. Rowland's Brunette, lOst 111 b ........ (Owner) 1
Mr. lf. Stevens's Piff Paff, lOst 21b (G. Stevens) 2
Mr, J. Brown's Quicksilver, 9st
Mr. Heath's Wee Willie, 98 21b
The following also ran :—Broomstick, Gamecock, and
Miracle.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Puff Pe, 2to 1 agst Brunette, 4to
1 agst Wee Willie, and 6 to 1 agst any other.
Gamecock, Quicksilver, and Piff Paff set off in front, but
before reaching the stand Gamecock took a decided lead,
Wee Willie runninginto the second place, with Quicksilver,
Miracle, and Piff Paff in close attendance, Broomstick and
Brunette waiting. After going round the top turn, Game-
cock increased his lead, the rest coming in sight again as
before, with the exception of Miracle, who fell at the drop
fence. On arriving at the water jump Gamecock swerved,
ran up the course, and was turned back, but did not catch
his horses. Wee Willie cleared it about half a length in ad-
vance of Quicksilver, Broomstick, and Piff Paff following,
and, about four lengths from them, Brunette. Shortly
afterwards Broomstick and Quicksilver gave way to Piff
Paff and Brunette, who overhauled Wee Willie as he ap-
proached the fence into the winning field, and quitted him
at the last hurdle. The two then ran abreast for about 40
yards, when Brunette came away and won in a canter by
two lengths. Quicksilver finishing three lengths behind
Piff Paff. Wee Willie walked in ;no other passed the post.
The Military Steeplechase, of 10 sovs each, half forfeit,
with 50 sovs added, for horses the property of officers, on
full and half-pay, 12 stone each. Winners extra,
with certain allowances. The second save his stake.
Three miles.
Lieut.-Colonel Burnaby's .(Grenadier Guards) The
Martyr, 12st 101 b 101 b extra)
Mr. Duffield's (sth Dragoon Guards) Bounce, 13st 71b
(in. 211 b extra) (Owner) 2
Captain Bayley (85th Regiment) names Lincoln, 12st
101 b (in. 101 b extra) (Mr. W. H. White) 3
Captain Lindsay's (4th Hussars) Waverley, I2st
(Mr. Lawrence) 4
Mr. Starkey's (9th Lancers) Nimrod, 12st (Mr. Lawson) 5
Betting-6 to 4 agst Bounce, and sto 2 each agst Lin-
coln and The Martyr.
Waverley and Lincoln made running alternately until
they approached the Stand a second time, when Nimood
took second place and followed Waverley over the water
jump. The Marryr and Bounce then drew forward, and
the former took up the running at the turn. In the field on
the far side Martyr had a clear lead, Lincoln and Bounce
lying together about five lengths from him ; thus they
entered the winning field, where Lincoln went up to the
Martyr and appeared to have a chance, but he quickly
dropped away and suffered the Martyr to win easily by six
lengths. Lincoln's rider stopped his horse rather too sud-
denly, when Bounce came with a rush and saved his stake
by a neck.
The Lansdown Plate of 30 sovs (handicap), added to a
sweepstakes of 3 sues each. 2 Miles. The winner to be
sold for 50 save.

Mr. F. Marshall's Deception, 9st 101 b.... (James Sadler) 1
Mr. Nightingale's Catherine, 9st 91b (Owner) 2
Mr. Clutterbuck's Forest Hind, Bst 131 b (carried 9st 21b)
(Newman) 3
Mr. English's Gamecock, 9st 91b (Walter White) 4
Comet, Swindon, and Miracle also ran.
Betting-5 to 4 agst Catherine, 7to 2 agst Tamworth, and
5 to 1 agst Deception.
Gamecock led off, followed by Forest Hind and Catherine,
Tamworth and Comet lying next to the third fence, at which
the latter fell. No other change occurred till they same to
the water jump, which Gamecock, Forest Hind, and Cathe-
rine cleared nearly abreast, and Deception, Miracle, and
Tamworth did together, but not so well, Comet leaping it
about 100 yards behind them. Gamecock increased his
lead round the top turn, and entered the big field several
lengths in advance of Catherine, who passed Forest Hind
at 'the drop fellow, but blundered slightly, and was soon
afterwards approached by Deception. Gamecock now be-
gan to compound, and Deception went up to him, with
Catherine in her wake. Before they jumped into the win-
ing field two only had a chance, Deception quitting Cathe-
rine at the last hurdle, and winning bard held by six
lengths, a similar distance separating the second and third.
Gamecock walked in, and Tamworth fell on the far side,
while out of view from the stand. The winner was bought
in for 105 guineas.