The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-15 00:00:00

Sporting Intelligence.

GREAT STEEPLE CEASE.
Much curiosity and interest were excite 1 in sporting
circles generaly, and among the visitors of Melton Mow•
bray in particular, by the announcement of a great
steeplechase match. The "event" originated at the
dinner table at the commencement of the hunting season,
and it was appointed to take pace on Saturday, the 29th
of November. The frost intervened, and, of course,
rendered the running of the match impracticable. The
race was therefore postponed until Saturday lasL, when
it was decided over a line of country parallel with the
Oakham road, near Melton Mowbray, the route being,
with a few immaterial exceptions, the same as that
selected by Messrs. Leslie and Crawfurd for their match
about 10 years ago. The ground was very rotten and
holding, and was calculated to try both the speed and
stoutness of the competitors.
Mr. Gordon rode the Clown, and Mr. James Mason
Abd-el-Kader. Mr. Mason was formerly a professional
steeplechase jockey of considerable reputation, but he
retired some years ago, and made his re-appearance, on
this occasion, at the solicitation of Lord Strathmore.
The event was appointed to take place at half-past 10,
but it was past 11 before the horses were started.
The following are the terms of the match and the result
of the race
Match for 5001. a side. Four miles.
Mr. W. Craven's The Clown, by Pantaloon, aged,
13. t ............... . .................... F. Gordon) 1
Lord Stra.thinore's Abd-el-Bader, by Scutari, aged, 13st
(Mr. J. Mason) 0

Betting----2 to lon Abd-el-Fader.
Mr. Mason wore Lord Strathmore's colours—light
blue and drab stripe, and the Clown was ridden in a
white jacket, dark blue garter, and scarlet cap.
Tho race from start to finish was not for an instant in
doubt. Abd-el-Bader early exhibited syrup' ours of dis-
tress, and after going about a mile he fell headforemost
into a hedge, and unseated his jockey. The Clown,
therefore, went on with the leaf, and galloped in alone.
Abd-el-Kader's performance excited much surprise.
Both his owner and his rider seemed quite astonnded,
as the horse had been most highly tried. It should be
stated that .Abd-el-Kadee walked lame when brought
out of his stable in the morning, and it was found that
a " tight plate" was the cause of his limping. This de-
fect was soon remedied, and the horse went to the post
seemingly "as sound as a bell." Abd-el-Kader is not
the Abd-el-Kader of Liverpool celebrity, whose suc-
cesses for the "Grand National" are still fresh in the
memory of sprting men.
Sir George Wombwell was umpire for Lord Strath-
more, and Lord Grey de Wilton officiated for Mr. Craven.
Mr. Henry Gilmour was chosen referee, but, in conse-
quence of that gentleman's indisposition, Mr. Leslie
noted for him.
A second match was made, which was decided as
under :

Match for 501. a side. Two miles.
Mr. A. W. Bernal's Jim, aged, 11-,t (owner) 1
Lord H. Thy
nne's Cineas, aged, 12 3t (owner) 0
Cineas fell at the second fence, and Jim, s‘ho jumped
admirably, galloped in at his leisure.
These two horses will run in a match on the same
conditions and over the same ground this day (Monday).

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