The Sun.
London, England, 1853-04-05 00:00:00

STEEPLECHASES AT LA MARCHE.

Although the weather was very unfavourable, the
first of the Spring Steeplechase at La Marche, near Ville
d'Avray, which came off on Sunday, attracted a very
considerable number of all classes of society, and espe-
cially of the higher. The gathering of carriages and
horsemen, indeed, was, on the whole, much larger than
we remember to have seen it on any occasion last year.
From this, it is reasonable to assume that steeplechasing
is gradually gaining ground in France, and will soon
become, as Lhorse-racing now is, one of the national
amusements. Mr. Mackenzie Grieves not only laid out
the ground, but kindly superintended the day's proceed-
ings, and acted as judge.
The Emperor and Empress arrived in a carriage and
four, preceded by •outriders, just as the business was
about to commence and remained to the close. Their
Majesties were accompanied by Prince Murat and one
of his sons, and by some of the officers and ladies of the
imperial household. They were greeted on arriving and
leaving with ' every mark of respect. Their Majesties
occupied a stand, specially prepared for them, and in it
we observed the Duke of Hamilton and other personages
of distinction.

THE FIRST STEEPLE CHASE for 7,500 francs, added to
500 fr. entry. The second horse to receive 1,500 fr.
from the entries ; the third to save his entry.
Weight 1321b5. ; but the winner of a steeplechase
of 2,000 fr., entries included, to carry 41bs extra; of
two or more of the same value 6lbs extra ; of one of
3,500 f., entries included, 81bs ; of two or more of the
same value, 101bs ; of one of 5,000 f., entries included,
121bs ; of two or more of the same value, 141bs ; of

one of 6,500 f, entries included, 16Ibs; of two or more
of the same value, 181 Ix; ; and, finally, of one of
8,000 f., 221bs extra. With gentlemen, 41bs less.
Distance 5,500 yards. Fiftem entries.
Mr. Thomas's b h The Colonel, 1321bs (Boyce) 1
Mr. Megson's b h View Halloo' 1321bs (Ablett) 2
Count de Coataudon's b h Bedford, 1321bs

(Connington) 3
Mr. Rackley's br h Glenlyon, 1321bs (Rackley) 4
M. de Lamarre's b m Lady Arthur, 1541bs

(Donaldson) 0
M. Ch. de la Motte's b h Franc Picard, 1401bs

(Jackson) 0
Mr. Chapman's ch m Augustine, 1321bs (Blomfield) 0
Ditto's eh m lanthe, 1321bs (Stott) 0
Vicomte de Lauriston's Augustus, 1321bs (Fender) 0
Mr. C. Higgins' h h Simple Peter, 1541bs (Darling) 0
The number of obstacles was 34 ; and amongst them
were the dry ditch, the river, the garden wall, the bank,
&c., which figured on previous occasions, together with
English hedges, railings, &c., either quite new or placed
in different positions. The starting•place, which last
year was from the garden wall opposite the stands, was
this time from the wail near the entrance, which afforded
a nearly straight piece of running up to the stands. A
notice was given before the bell rang for the weighing
that the Emperor had been withdrawn. The betting
was 3 to 1 on the Colonel.- The start was a
good one, and all kept in a cluster to near the dry
ditch, when the Colonel took the lead with Franc
Picard just behind. In this way they came to the
liver, which the Colonel cleared admirably., Franc
Picard got over it second, and Lady Arthur third.
Peter Simple fell after crossing it, and hurt his jockey
so much in the head that lie was unable to proceed ;
the jockey of Augustine also fell, but soon recovered
from this mishap. The others got over safely. Mean-
time the Colonel went forward, with Franc Picard wait-
ing on him ; but just before reaching the garden wall the
latter got in front. After passing the wall, however, he
took a wide turn, and this enabled the Colonel to resume
the lead, whilst View Halloo who had been gradually
gaining ground, took the second place, Bedford retain-
ing the third. At the bank at the back lanthe fell ;
little further Glenlyon overjmnped himself, but soon
recovered ; and near the garden the jockey of Augustine
was thrown. The position of those in front remained
unchanged. Although only about half the distance was
now done, the race, barring accident, might be consi-
dered virtually at an end—the Colonel taking a long
lead, View Halloo going a good deal in advance of Bed-
ford, and Bedford of the others. In that way the race
concluded, the Colonel coming in in a trot. He was
enthusiastically cheered on arriving at the winning post.
SECOND STEEPLECHASE for 1,000 f., added to 100 f. entry,
for horses of all kinds not having won a steeplechase,
and not having been trained from the Ist January to
to the 31st March. "Weight 1451b5, with 51bs on
horses that have never run in a public race. The se-
cond horse to save his entry. Gentlemen only to
ride. Distance, about 1,800 yards. 5 entries.
Vicomte de Lauriston's h Pandolfo, aged, 1451bs

(Owner) 1
Mr. Robert's m Safety, 6 yrs, 1401bs (Sir R.

(Clifton) 2
Vicomte de St. Roman's m Fiction, aged, 1451bs

(Owner) 0
The obstacles in this race were nine in number, and
the principal of them were the ditch, the river, and the
garden-wall.—Pandulfo jumped ciff first, but before
reaching the stands was passed by Safety. She, how-
ever, slightly hesitated at the brook, and after crossing
it, Fiction got a little a-head. At the garden-wall Fic-
tion went forward, and kept in front to a fence in the
straight running, when she fell. This put her out of
the race, and Pandolfo shortly after took the first place
and maintained it to the end, winning easily.
On Sundaythel7th there are to be two other Steeple-
chases—one for Consolation Stakes of 1001. English, for
horses that have run at La Marche, but never won—
the other the Selling Stakes for 1201. added to 121.
entry.

IMPERIAL PAR LIA

HOUSE OF LORDS-(THIS EVENING.)

The Lorw-CHANCELLOrt took his seat on the woolsack
at 5 o'clock.

Lord ST. LEONARDS pre tinted a petition from
certain solicitors of Birmingham, against the Registra-
tion of Assurances Bill.

The Duke of ARGYLL presented a petition against
the admission of Jews into Parliament.
The Earl of MALMESBURY presented a petition
from Southampton, praying for an alteration in the law
of settlement.