The Sun.
London, England, 1869-02-27 00:00:00

7 BAIR ING REl'Ol:7 S.

EPs)st.—At Liverpool we have, in the Annual Handi-
cap, Cheddiugton and Roquefort, but I think they will
both be absentees. Molyneux Steeplechase—A la, L. S. D.,
and Fairyland are in, and the distance will suit L. S. I).,
who cannot complain of his weight. The moderate Anti-
fora is the only one we have in the United Hunters' Race.
Spring Flying Stakes—We have Sir Oliver, Macduff, and
Onyx, of which trio I prefer Macduff. Sefton Handicap
Seringapatam, Onyx, and Juanita arc engaged, and here
again I prefer Mr. Hughes's chance, if Seringapatam runs.
Grand National—We have no less than thirteen eng,iged
here, but I may at once dispose of Roving Maid, Flat-
catcher, Bannockburn, Lord Ronald, Surney, Columbia,
Ada, and Gipsy Girl. If the reported trial be true 1 may
do the same with Fairyland, Clansman, and L. S. D.,
which leaves Despatch and Captain Crositree. As the
latter, I know, was tried on Wednesday afterrio-on over
the Croydon Steeplechase Course (I believe, though I
cannot speak positively, with C.C.), I suppose he came off
second best, though I had a great fancy for him. Despatch
they say has beaten The Lamb at even weights, and if
The Lamb is really in form this of course would be good
enough to win, but I knew from personal exprience that
last year, when Nightingall had Lim in training, and
Puttrell had Clansman, every time they were roughed

up together, and even when they were actually triad Clans-
man could leave him after they had gone three miles, and
could win as far as be liked at four miles; therefore, al-
though Dispatch is wonderfully well in at lOst 81b, 1 w ill
never believe he can get the Liverpool course till I see
that he has won. Herennanius is in the Welter Cup, and
Cheddiugton, Aurifera, and Roquefort in the Hurdle Rice.
The March Stakes is a gift for Pats if she runs. Sefton
Steeplechase—Comberton, Despatch, Surney, Columbia,
Ada, Roving Maid, Bannockburn, Captain Crosstree, Lord
Ronald, L. S. D., and Gipsy Girl are engaged. This race
is a gift for Despatch at this distance (two miles and
three-quarters) if he does not get too much of a gruelling
on Wednesday. The old Warrior should win the Welter
Handicap.

LAMBOURNE.—In the Trial Stakes at Liverpool we have
Vulcan and Chassepot, and I think that Vulcan will turn
out the best. Mersey Guy—Edith I don't think much of.
She is also in the Spring Flying Stakes. King of the
Rovers is in the Flying Stakes as well, but I cannot think
that he has any chance of winning after his running at
Lincoln. Tyro Stakes—The filly by Cramond out of
Sempstress is in, and if she runs will give a good account
of herself. relladruin still keeps doing good work. Mr
Merry was down here on Thursday morning, and the fol-
lowing horses came out :—Sunstroke, Belladrum, North
Briton, St. Mungo, Sunlight, Miss Hayes, Crocus; colt by
Marsyas out of Symmetry, Sunshine, The Parson, filly by
Dundee out iofa Zaidee, filly by Lord of the Isles out of
Lady Lurewell, filly by Cramond out of Sempstress,
Phosbur, and Disguise. The Parson led Belladrum a
short canter. Sunstroke did the same for the others.
Miss Hayes, colt by Marsyas out of Symmetry, the filly by
Cramond out of Sempstress, the filly by Lord of the Isles
out of Lady Lurewell, and the filly by Dundee out of
Zaidee were put through the mill. The Marsyas colt won
easily. Miss Hayes led 'Sunshine a good gallop. 'Sun-
stroke, The Parson, St. Mungo, North Briton, Crocus,
and Belladrum went over the hill, where Belladrum went
a rattling gallop by himself, going like a racehorse, and
pulling his jockey almost out of the saddle. St. DluogJ
led North Briton and Crocus over the same course, and
The Parson did the same for Sunstroke.

MIDDLEHAM.—The following horses are fit, and likely
to go to Liverpool : —Three per Cent., Etoile Filante,
Pride of Eriu, Nectarine, Maringua, Siege Train, and
King of the Fairies, Etoile Fit int 3 is engaged in the
Mersey Cup, Flying Handicap and Sefton Handicap. ThiP.
mare has done a lot of work, and is very fit. If she runs
up to the form she shows at home, she will Wu two of
these races. King of the Fairies is very well, but may be
ro erveel for Shrewsbury, where he ha. two engagements.
Three per Cent. has had a good preparation for the Welter
Cup, and is very fit. tiering-.0 is in the Tyro Stakes,
and is a very useful colt, He can gallop a hit, and I
:have
no doubt will run well. Siege Train is a smart filly, and
quite fit. It will take a good one to beat her in the March
Stakes. Honesty, I hear, cam) home last night, but I did
not see him out to-dty (Thursday). He is in the Mersey
Cup and Liverpool Cup. We have also Netherwood en-
gaged at Liverpool, but he is rtot nearly fit yet, although
a very useful colt and a good goer.-
STANTON.—At Liverpool we have Nutgirl and Jeanie
Deans entered for the Trial Stakes. The last named is
the best. Annual Hurdle Handicap.— Orne and Ada Pene-
lope are engaged, and should the first-named be'sent for
this, instead of the Grand National, he will win. Spring
Flying Stakes.—Salliet, Parma, and Nutgirl are in.
Parma will about win if wanted. The two first-named
are in the Sefton Handicap, but previous running will ha
the best guide. The filly by Oxford out of Novara is in
the Tyro Stakes, but I should think she will not run.
Orne will find the company too good for him at the dis-
tance in the Grand National. Ada Penelope is in the
Hurdle Handicap Plate, but your subscribers will be able
to judge for themselves on previous running. Fitz-Adam
and the Attack gelding have accepted in the Liverpool
Cup, and should the first-named go for it he will be in the
,
first. • three. - .••

FINDON.-At Liverpool we have engaged in the Trial
Stakes Fal-lal and Pompeii, The former is doing pretty
well, and the latter is at Derby. Mersey Cup. —Sister to
Vedette is doing regular and good work. Spring Flying
Stakes.—Mistletoe, Fal-lal, and :tty are in. I have
already spoken of Fal- lal. betty is still at D.knebury, and
Mistletoe has not been at home since Liuco!n. Sefton
Haudicap.—Sister to Vedette and Pompeii are in. Walter
Cup.—Sister to Vedette and Pompeii ate engaged. March
Stakes. —Colt by Ace of Clubs out of Lemonade requires
more time, although he has dou3 a considerable amount of
work. Some other horses will no doubt be sent for stakes
that have yet to close. Romping Girl, Cocoanut, Heritage,
Vixen gelding, and Xi are doing au average amount of
work. Warrington has been in physic since he arrived,
and has not yet started in work.

11Lwros. —At Liverpool in the Flying Stakes and Sefton
Handicap we have Tramp, Soubrette, Fichu, and Queen of
York. The last-named has not been out since her return
from Lincoln, though she is well. .As for Fichu and Sou-
brette, they are both well and fit to run, and whichever C.
Peck runs will be found dangerous. Trampis in the Spring
Cup, and I rather think this will be journey, as ()wain
Glyndwr and Amendment have been leading a mile and
three quarters gallop daily, first one and then the other.
In the Tyro Stakes we have Navigator, who is well and
has done a lot of good work. I think he will be found
handy if wanted. Taraban is leading The Spy, Royal Oak,
and Thunder their mile and a half gallop daily. Zapolya
is leading Toison d'Or, Kentish Fire, and The Clipper a
similar distance.

HENDEsFORD. - Since my last several of our trainers
have been at Nottingham, but business has been pro-
gressing favourably at home. Our Liverpool steeplechasers
are doing well, but all here are in favour of Fan, who
will come out a star. Dick lurpin is looking and going
well, but he is not considered good enough by the profes-
sionals. The Trial Stakes, Albion might win ; and Fan,
if
upulledmight win the Hurdle Race. For the Mersey
C
Willie reads well in. Flying Stakes —Master
p,
blaster
as out,ter
Tom will prove best from here. Tryo Stakes—Official
Assignee will be hardly ready. Sefton Handicap—Albion
for the Sefton
Welndicapter—M. uch will depend on the running
t
is y
Ha fancy.
NEWMARKET.—C. Green, since Lincoln, has done some
good work with Guy of Warwick. W. Jarvis has given
Havelock a strong preparation, and up to the present time
he is well and fit to run. I expect ho will take a deal of
beating. Friday—The following horses did their regular
work : —John Davis, Wild Oats, Chatelherault Miss
Havelock, Ryshworth, Blueskin, Vanichk2, Vespasian,
Knight of the Garter, King Richard, Purveyor, Guy of
Warwick, Havelock, Gardener, Brigstock, and Miss Day-
rell. My selections for Liverpool are : —Mersey Cup
Vespasian. Grand National—Gardener and Havelock are
sure to run well. Spring Cup—Knight of the Garter.
ILSLEY.—We have Hammerton and Falstaff in the
Mersey Cup at Liverpool, and I think Hammerton will
about land if he rues, as ho is the best at the weights.
Amour, Propre, Dawdle, Claymore, and Kellogg are in
the Spring Flying Stakes, and I like Dawdle's chance the
best. She will certainly take her own part. Of Mr Heene's
pair, Hibernian and Henriette, in the Tyro Stakes, I fancy
the latter will run well.
LE)VES.—We have only three engaged at Liverpool—
viz., in tke Foal Stakes, Prince Leopold, Hidden Treasure,
and Princess Louisa. Which of the three they will send
I have ne idea, but they aro a rough-looking lot, and in
my opinion not worth standing. The horses here have
been doing about the same amount of work as usual. The
Derby horse Ethus is going on well, but I_think is not up
to first-class form.

FYFIELD.—In the Spring Flying Stakes at Liverpool,
Marshal Ney and lone filly are engaged. They are well,
but I have no fancy for either. The latter is also en-
gaged in the Sefton Handicap. She has done plenty of
work, and is fit and well, but as she ran so very badly
last year, 1 think she will find the company too good for
her on this occasion.

KINGSCLEIIIIISIII CO my last, the following horses have
being doing good work :—The Palmer, Blue Gown, Pero
Gomez, King Cophetua, Siderolito, Vagabond, Morna,
Rosicrucian, Lictor, Masterstoke, Miami colt, Madame
Eglentine filly, Girasol, Blue Stocking, and Waif. Nyl
Gail and Salamis have been doing walking exercise. We
shall have no horses at Liverpool or Shrewsbury.
Ricitmosn.—At Liverpool, in the Spring Flying Stakes
we have Last Rose of Summer and East Coast. Both are
well, having:done plenty of work, but I should stand the
"Rose," as I expect iiiast Coast will about svinetnhea,Sreedfteant
Handicap.
CIIILTON.—I find that we have nothing g
Liverpool, but we have several getting ready for Shrews-
bury.

DEATH OF MR. W. STEBBING.—We regret to have tr) an-
nounce the death of Mr. \V. Stebbing, which took plaice on
Friday, at Newmarket, after a lingering illness. The de-
ceased was brother of the proprietor of the Rutland Arms
at Newmarket, and was well known as the trainer of Knight
of St. George (winner of the St. Leger in 1854) and other
horses.