The Sun.
London, England, 1867-03-11 00:00:00

SPORTING TOTES.

The races at Liverpool gained nothing by the addi-
tion of the Grand Military Races, for, although the Messrs.
Topham's programme furnished some interesting racing,
the military events contained therein were simply a failure.
The success of the young Duke of Hamilton—which was
enthusiastically received—with Cortolvin in the Grand
National Steeplechase, the remarkably easy victory of Fore-
sight over his ten Cup competitors in the Spring Cup, and
the heavy wagering—one large bet of £lO,OOO to £5,000
on Plaudit against Hermit for the Two Thousand Guineas
by Mr. Jackson to Capt. Machell ending in a forfeit, as
most of those " flash" bets do, were the noteworthy fea-
tures of ' Liverpool Meeting, which wound up with the
military races on Friday. Two mishaps unfortunately oc-
curred, one to Nuttall, who was upset on Rejoinder for the
Spring Cup, and Mr. C. Firmin, well known as a gentleman
rider in steeplechases, had a terrific " purler" the same day
in the Handicap Steeplechase on Rossington ; but luckily
.both accidents are not so serious as was first anticipated.
There are a prolific quantity of meetings for the present
'week, viz., Chelmsford Spring, Chertsey, 3ialton, and
Croydon Steeplechases, bessides some sport of the latter
class at Bangor, Brackley, Shipton-on-Stour, &c., at
which last three places the events are not of sufficient
importance to be discussed in your columns. Chelms-
ford will, doubtless, be «ell Lttended should the
weather meanwhile become more favourable, as amongst
the stewards are Admiral Rous, Messrs.' Payne and
Chaplin, whilst Mr. J. F. Clark, and Mr. M'George are
reapecctively judge and starter, a convincing proof that
all these departments, so essential to the wellbeing of
any meeting, are sure to be carried out successfully.
The Two-yr-old Plato will probably be won by DERRY,
who showed fair form in the Two-yr-old Stakes, at
Harrow. I fancy CHANTILLY for the Sweepstakes of 5
sovs each. Of the 24 acceptances for the Chelmer Handi-
cap, the principal event of the meeting, Vandervelde, Musi-
cian, Clatford, Court Card, Leases, and Numa, Pompilius
appear to have the most favourable chance. Vander-
velde's penalty will, I think, just stop his winning. Some
day Musician is bound to do his owner a turn, but Joseph
Dawson, in Numa Pompilius, has another to fall back
upon, and whichever he places his'affection upon on the
day will most likely be good enough to win, although
Court Caid should not be overlooked in ' this com-
pany, and Leases might improve on his Lincoln form.
For the Swoekstakes of 10 sovs for two-yr-olds, my
recommendation is Buss; and as regards Wednesday's
events, whichever represents Joseph Dawson, 311.7.41C1k.N
or NUMA rOMPILIUS, ought certainly to win the Essex
Stakes, the penalty for winning the Chelmer Handicap
being only 51b. The National Grand Open Steeplechase
at Melton looks a goad thing for TALLY-HO, although he
carries a 71b penalty for winning the Grand Military Cup
at Liverpool.

A FRESH MAN.

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TRAINING QUARTERS.

(THIS DAY.)

NEWMA.RKET.

Dragon and Trocadero galloped a mile and a half
this morning at a fair pace, and the former goes un-
commonly fresh and free. Cerf Volante and En-
chanteur did long trotting exercise. D'Estournel
followed Leybourne a mile and a quarter fast. Seal-
skin galloped two miles, and must be watched for
the Great Metropolitan. The Rake had a nice gal-
lop with Van 4mburgh ; the pair being led by Fri-
ponnier. He certainly improves in his going as he
settles down to his work. The Hermit cantered
twice, attended by Knight of the Garter, and the
latter subsequently galloped over a mile at three
parts speed. The elder Hayhoe was sending Hippia
and Jasper along ; and Tourmalin did plenty,
too. Falkenstein and Camilla were trotting.
Pericles, Julius, and Flying Scud went
over a mile ; and Star of India a mile
and a quarter. Wild Agn galloped a
mile and three-quarters steadily ; she has
been clipped, and looks beautiful. She must take
a lot of beating in the City and Suburban. Opopo-
nax bad a fast mile gallop. Our Chelmsford horses
are in rare form ; especially Vandervelde, Numa
Pompilius, Saccharometer, and Musician.