The Sun.
London, England, 1867-01-05 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE SOILED DOVE CASE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR,—OR the subject of Soiled Dove, permit me to cor-
rect an error.
I had imagined that, owing to this filly being trained
in Belgium, she was foaled out of the. United Kingdom.
Of this fact there is no proof. My remark, therefore, that
the " 15th Rule demands a certificate" may be misplaced.
The Keeper of the Match Book objected to receive Mr.
R. Boyce's entry of Soiled Dove in the Maiden Two Year
Old Plate, First Spring meeting, "out of a mare, pedigree
unknown," without further identification ;but he accepted
the nomination in the Selling Stakes, with the addition of
" bought of Mr. R. Arnold, of Rugby." I am bound to
make this explanation in justice to Mr. Weatherby. I
am, sir, yours truly, 1.1. J. Rots.
Jan. 2, 1867.
P.S.—ln my last letter, " purchase" was a misprint. It
meant Purchase, by Vedette.

THE LATE WESTBURY STEEPLECHASES. —An objection
to Mr. Wallace's The
.Thane, who came in first for the
Longleat Chase at this meeting, was formally preferred at
the scale on Friday week, but as the precise nature of the
complaint had not transpired when the telegram was de-
spatched, we were unable to print it in our last. The ob-
jection, we have since been informed, is, first, for wrong
description. At Hoylake the horse ran as The Thane,
then at Doningtou as bay gelding by Rocket, and next at
Westbury he again appeared in the entries originally pub-
liShed as The Thane. In the card, however, at the latter
place the animal was described as "The Thane, late
Rocket gelding, dam's pedigree unknown," the addition
having been-forwarded to the secretary just previous to
the day of the race. Secpndly, that the certificate did not
set forth that The Thane had been hunted three times
since the Ist of November last, as required by the condi-
tions of the race. Notice has been served to withhold the
stakes, the race having been referred for the opinion of the
Grand National Committee by the owner of Jack o' New-
bury (second).
MALTON SPRING STEEPLECHASES.—These steeplechases
are fixed for Wednesday, March 13, over as fine a grass
country as can be found in England, with no ditches, and
all natural fences. The day's sport will consist of three
races, and in all probability a selling race will be added to
the programme. The principal race will consist of the
Malton Grand Open Steeplechase of 10 sovs each, h. ft.,
with 100 added, about three miles. There will also be the
North-and East Riding' Steeplechase of 8 says each, with
50 added,. for horses having been regularly hunted with
Lord Middleton's, Holderness, York and Ainsty, Bedalo,
and Mr. Johnstone's Hounds, about two miles and a half ;
and the Farmers' Hunters Steeplechase, a handsome tea
and coffee service, value 40 gs., for horses bona fide the
property of farmers and tradesmen within 30 miles of Mal-
ton, about two miles. The principal race closes on Feb.
20. Mr. Johnson, of York, is the judge and handicapper ;
and Mr. Elliott starter. Full particulars will shortly be
advertised.
PRESENTATION TO MR. 11. V. DRAPER, OF NORWICH.
—Those who attend the race meetings at Newmarket, and
occasionally avail themselves of the mediums for telegraph-
ing will doubtless bear testimony to the general efficiency
of the Electric Company's employes, and the courtesy of
Mr. Draper. To the last named gentleman many members
of the press have many little kindnesses to be grateful for,
and they have recently presented to him a little New
Year's gift, consisting of a case of cutlery, table spoons,
&c., and a silver salver, the latter bearing the follow-
ing inscription:—" Presented, with a ease of cutlery, to
Mr. H. V. Draper, of Norwich, by several gentlemen con-
nected with the sporting press, for his courtesy, business
tact, and expedition, whilst officiating as chief clerk at
the Electric Telegraph Company's offices, :Newmarket,
during the races.—Jan. 1, 1867."
NEWMARKET COUNTY COURT.—SKIN V. THE EARL OF
WiNcimsEa.--Action for £lO ss. for hire of carriages, con-
veyances, lodging, &c.—The judge had received a letter
from the defendant, complaining that he had been over-
charged £1 ls., and enclosing a check for £9 45., which
was of course returned. His honour said he could not re-
cognise a letter written to him respecting a matter he was
to hear and try.—Mr. Elkin proved that the earl had en-
rses and
gaged a carriage for four days, at £1 ss. per day,
with hoand that
which
the amount of lodgings was £3, ,
servants, made up the amount of his claim.—Mr. W. 0.
Kitchener appeared for the plaintiff, and in explaining the
case hinted that the earl could have no reasonable grounds
for objecting, especially as he had paid the same charge at
previous meetings.—lmmediate payment.
BEVERLEY, HULL, AND EAST RIDING RACES.—These
races are fixed for Wednesday and Thursday, the 19th and
20th of June. This fixture unfortunately clashes with
Stockbridge, but it could not be avoided, as the Beverley
committee will not fix their meeting for any other month,
the course not being obtainable previous to Juno.
THE SOFTER SEX AND THE Drltay.--,--The following is a
list of the fillies engaged in this year's Derby :—Aerolite,
Hawthorn Bloom, Ines, Janus, La Puce, Minster Bell,
Moleskin, Nell. Gwynne, Plantago, Ravioli, Regentess,
Second Hand, Skysail, Sunuylocks, and the daughter of
--Thormanby and Sunflower.
YORK STEEPLECHASES.—These chases are brought for-
ward to the 10th of April, the day before the Thirsk
Meeting, as the committee would not be able to secure
some portion of the course at a later period than the 10th
of April.
SETTLING AT TATTERSALL'S.—A notico having been
posted on the boards at Tattersall's last Monday respect-
ing the settlement of Mr. Percival's account, Admiral Rous
ordered it to be taken down, Mr. P. not being a member of
the room.
BLAIR ATHOL—This celebrated stallion was lately
taken suddenly ill, and Mr. Holmes, V.S., of Beverley, was
telegraph&l for immediately. We are happy, however, to
say that the horse is fast recovering.
A promising two-year-old filly by the Flying Dutch-
man out of Leila Rookh's dam, the property of Mr. Mont-
gomery, is about to join Fobert's string.
General Blood, who was such a severe sufferer by the

failure of Agra and Masterman's Bank, is, we regret to
hear, in such a state of mental aberration as to preclude
all hope of recovery.
Leases, for whom there was no bid at the recent sale of
Mr. Ten Broeck's horses, has changed hands for a bagatelle,
and gone into P. Price's stable at Newmarket.
Aberystwith Spring Meeting will take place in the first
week in April, when, in addition to last year's programme,
there will be a stake open to the Principality of Wales
for bona fine hunters.
Mr. Notley, of Clatford, near Danebury, died suddenly
a short time back of a diseased heart. His racing stud
have been disposed of by auction.
The Duke of Boaufort and the Marquis of Hastings paid
a visit to Danebury, on Saturday last, to silo the yearlings
gallop before the January entries.
The Marquis of Exeter, we regret to learn, lies in a
state of prostration, from which there is no hope of

recovery.
Mr. Edwards is fast recovering from the severe fall he
met with at Ealing.
T. Brown has left Stockbridge, and taken the Palace
Stables at Winchester.
Norwich Steeple Chases are arranged for March 15, and
an excellent course, nearly all grass, has been secured.
Candle Steeple Chases are fixed for February 8, and an
attractive programme will shortly be issued.
Jollity, 4 yrs, is now the property of Mr. G. Angell, and
remains under the care of J. Godding.
Mr. F. Rowlands has been appointed "master of the
horse" to Mr. Reginald Herbert, who has left England on
a Continental tour.
Great Yaiinouth. Races will take place on August 27
and 28.

BILLIARDS.
TffE TOURNAMENT AT Sr. JAMES'S HALL.
Dufton's Great Billiard Tournament will take place at
St. Jaines's Hall, 69, Regent-street, on Monday, January
14, and four 'following days, when sixteen of the best
players in the world will contend for a service of plate
weighing no less than 100 ounces of silver. Heats of
400 up.

ACCEPTANCES.
John Roberts (of London), Champion, owe 100.
C. Hughes (London) ...... 10, G. Mulberry ( 70
Twicken-
J. Bennett (London) ...... 10 ham)
J. Hurst (Itiverpool) ...... 10 F. Symes(Loudon),win-
J. Roberts, Jun. (London) 251 ner of Philharmonic
W. Dufton (London) ...... 701 Handicap
H. Evans (London) ...... 7011 V. ?doss (Manchester) 110
T. Morris (Paddington) 70 ' T. Ottaway (London) l3O
G. Davis (London) .... 70 130
A. Hughes (London) ... 70 i
IC,. Ade (London)
Digges(London) 135
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RACING FIXTIEBR
F
Lincoln Spring l9
Harrow... 2l
MA
Liverpool Spring 5
Chelmsford Spring l2
West Drayton ..........•• 19
Bromley

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AP
Northampton
Windsor Spring 4
Edinburgh Sp. Meeting 6
Newmarket. Craven BBCurragh
M.
Chester (continued)
York Spring 7
Salisbury 9
Doncaster Spring
Bath

JU
Ascot Summer 4
Windsor Summer
Manchester Summer
Hampton l3
Odiham l7
Bibury Club lB

Carlisle 2
Newmarket July 2
Pontefract
Reading
Liverpool July Meeting 10
Hungerford
Nottingham July