The Sun.
London, England, 1866-12-27 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EALING CHRISTMAS ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES

WEDNESDAY.

Stewards: Duke of Hamilton, Lord Coventry, Lord
Poulett, Lord Charles Ker, Colonel Knox, C. H. Carew,
and S. T. Baker, Esqs. Clerk of the Course and Judge:
Mr. T. Marshall. Handicapper : Mr. J. F. Verrall.
Clerk of the Scales : Mr. M. Verrall.
Favoured as the Ealing Meeting was to-day with bril-
liant weather, and falling on Boxing-day—one of the most
popular of Cockney holidays—it could scarcely have been
other than successful ; but the enormous attendance ex-
ceeded the most sanguine expectations of the promoters,
whose coffers will be very considerably augmented from
the proceeds of the gates. The Great Western Railway
Company ran special trains from Paddington at frequent
intervals, and each of them was heavily laden with plea-
sure-seekers, while the fiys and other conveyances for the
accommodation of visitors also did a good business at the
Ealing end of the line. Tho course is pleasantly situated
about one mile and a half from the Ealing Station, but be-
ing composed of low-lying land and undulating, the recent
rains had had the effect of rendering it somewhat soft, but
the committee had provided plenty of straw in the ring,
and laid down planks from the gate to the entrance to the
Stand, so that walking in the mud was much obviated.
Tho " going," however, was somewhat heavy, but the
weather keeping fine all the afternoon the outing was a
very
enjoyable one for the Londoners. As will be seen
from the appended returns, the fields for the five races set
for decision to-day were very large ; but as the details are
given below comment on the running is unnecessary. The
committee of management made excellent arrangements,
notwithstanding which the shades of evening set in before
the last race was decided.
The Maiden Hunt Steeplechase of 50 soya ; llst 71b each ;
half-bred horses allowed 71b ; the winner to be sold for
£lOO ; certain penalties and allowances. About three
miles.
Mr. Wesley's Hungerford, by Windhound —Mite (not
to be sold), list 51b (Col. Knox) 1
Capt. Shaw's Young Aladdin, 6 yrs (.£100), list 71b
(Pickett) 2
Mr. G. Hughes's Caller Ou (h b) (£100) lOst 91b (Laxton) 3
Mr. J. Gilkes's Fairplay (late Chirp), aged (£5O), list 51b
. Grant) 0
Mr. Hobson's Vision, 6 yrs (.£5O), lOst 91b (Mr
(Owner) 0
Mr. W. Jones's Zeloo (h b), 6 yrs (not to be sold), llst 51b
(Capt. Harford) 0
Ur. Morris's Old Ireland (h b), aged (.£100), lOst 91b
(car. list) (Owner) 0
Mr. Williams's Confederate (.£5O), list (l'. Barton) 0
Betting-9 to 4 agst Hungerford, 4to 1 each agst Vision
and Zoloo, 6 to 1 agst Old Ireland, 10 to 1 agst Confederate.
Hungerford made nearly all the running, and won in a
canter by six lengths from Young Aladdin. Caller Ou was
a bad third, and Vision was the only one of the others that
passed the post. An objection was lodged against the
winner on the ground of not being a maiden horse, but
after consideration the Stewards overruled it.
The Grand Annual Handicap Steeplechase of 100 sovs,
added to a sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 3 only
if declared ; the winner of any handicap steeplechase
value 100 sovs after Dec. 14 (at 10 a.m.) 101 b extra;
any other winner 51b extra; about three miles and a
half.
Mr. Tubb's Meerschaum, aged, lOst 111 b (Capt. Harford) 1
Mr. C. Green's Reporter, agetl, list 41b... Mr. Mumford) 2
Lord Poulett's Benazet, 6 yrs, 12st 71b ...(Mr. Edwards) t
Mr. C. Somers's The Rogue, aged, list (J. Knott)
Mr. Lynton's Hornet, 6 yra, 12st 41b (Griffiths) 0
Mr. Studd's Shangarry, 5 yrs, 12st 21b (Mr. Thomas 0
Mr. C. M. Bond's Gardener, 4 yrs, lOst 111 b (Ryan 0
Mr. J. Dally's Jack's Alive, 6 yrs, lOst 91b (Ablett 0
Mr. Beadman's Threadbare, 4 yrs, lOst 91b (J. Page 0
Betting-7 to 4 agst Hornet, 4to 1 agst Benazet, 100 to
15 each agst Jack's Alive and Threadbare, 10 to 1 agst
Meerschaum, 100 to 9 agst Shangarry. Meerschaum, after
going a short distance, took up the running, closely attended
by Reporter and Hornet, Shangarry, a couple of lengths in
their roar, heading the others, the extreme tail being
brought up by Gardener. On passing the Stand for tho
first time Hornet took up the running, Shangarry and
Meerschaum going on head and head clear of Jack's Alive,
Reporter, and Rogue, Gardener still being many lengths in
the rear. At the succeeding fence Threadbare refused, but
got over at the second attempt, and went on in pursuit.
Meerschaum, on the far side, again took up the running, his
immediate attendants being Shangarry, Hornet, and Repor-
ter; and this order was maintained till descending the hill,
where Jack's Alive joined the leaders, but as they were pass-
ing the Stand a second time The Rogue rushed to the
front, Jack's Alive simultaneously giving way. After
clearing the next fence Meerschaum ran up to The Rogue,
Shangarry getting badly over, thereby losing a lot of
ground ; on the far side, Meerschaum had increased his
lead to at least half a dozen lengths, Reporter going on
second, followed at intervals of about a couple of lengths
by Benazet, Hornet, and The Rogue, none of the others
persevering with the exception of Shangarry, who was
beaten on the top of the hill. An interesting race ensued
from the last fence, but Meerschaum, having much the best
of it, won, after a punishing finish, by three lengths from
Reporter. At least 20 lengths in rear of Mr. Green's horse
The Rogue and Benazet finished a dead heat for third
place, having struggled home completely pumped out.
Shangarry alone of the others walked past the post.
Threadbare, when beaten off, fell at the fence on the far
side the second time round.

The Selling Steeplechase Plate of 80 sovs, for 3-yr-olds
and upwards; weight for age. About two miles.

Mr. W. W. Baker's Gorshawk, by West Australian, agod
(ao), llst 121 b (Mr. hlumford) 1
Duke of Hamilton's Wedding Peal, 4 yrs (ao), list 31h _

(J. lino'
Mr. Oldreeye's Lot 84, aged(£3o), list 121b...(8. Land
Mr. H. Cranshaw's Tourist, 6 yrs (..£3O), list 121 b

(Barr
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Capt. Shaw's Tambour Major, 6 yrs (X5O) 12st 51b

(Pickett:
Mr. Jones's Helice, 4 yrs (£3O), list 31b...(Waddington'
Mr. Franks's Salamis, aged (£3O), list 121b...(Griffithsi
Mr. Church's White Stockings, aged (X3O), list 12Ib

(Mr. Grant) 0
Mr. C. Somers's Finale, 3 yrs (X3O), lOst 31b (Kennedy) 0
Betting-3 to 1 agst Gorshawk, 4to 1 agst Wedding
Peal, 9to 2 agst Salamis and Tourist. Gorshawk, with
the exception of a short distance, made play throughout,
and won in a canter by six lengths from Wedding Peal.
Lot 84 was a bad third, Tourist fourth, lielice fifth, White
Stockings sixth, and Tambour Major last. None of tho
others passed the post. Salamis fell at the first fence, and
was not further persevered with. The winner was bought
in for 100 guineas, and Mr. R. Church claimed "folic°.

The Tradesmen's Cup, value 25 guineas, for horses the
property of persons residing Within 25 miles of London ;
list 71b each ; winners over a country once, 71b; twice
or more, 141 b extra; horses having won a steeplechase
value 50 sovs not qualified for this race. Once round.
Mr. William's St. Maximum, by Father Thames—Emma -

Lord Poulott's Father O'Leary, 6 yrs, Ilst
Donna, 12st 71b (Rickaby)
Mr. Frank's Bandoline, list 71b
71b _

_ .
(Mr. Edwards)
Mr. Milos's Fairpl!ty, 12st (Capt. Harford)
Mr. W. Marshall's Lady Sarah, list 71b (Mr. Mumford)
Mr. Claro's Mrs. Naggleton (lato Molly), list 71b _ _

- ..
(T. Ablett 0
Mr. A. Yates's Confusion, list 71b
Mr. H. F. Jackson's Ebor, list 71b .....Owner 0
Mr. A. Jacobson's Harka,way, list 71b Owner 0
Mr. Shepherd's Rattler, list 71b (Owner) 0
Mr. Halliday's Barabbas, list 71b.. (j. Knott) 0
Mr. C. Hodge's Ingratitude, list 71b ... (J. New) 0
Lord C. Ker's Clarina, list 71b (Owner) 0
Mr. F. Allen's Comet, list 71b (States) 0
Mr. U. Somers's Lydia, list 71b .....(Kennedy) 0
Mr. Steller's Over-the-Sea, list 71b (Mr. Grant) 0
Betting-3 to 1 agst Confusion-6 to 1 " bar one."
Father O'Leary cut out the work to the brow of the hill,
when St Maximum and Bandoline, who had boon waiting,
headed the leader, the first-named of the pair winning
very easily by four.lengths ; Father O'Leary was a bad
third.

The Castlebar Plate of 40 sous (handicap) ; any winner
after Dec. 14 (at 10 a.m.) 71b extra ; about two miles.
Duke of Hamilton's Sinite, aged, lOst 101 b (J. Page) 1
Mr. J. Daily's Sir Bobby, aged, 12st 71b (T. Ablett) 2
Mr. Ellison's St. Maximum, aged, lOst7lb(M r.Mumford) 3
Mr. J. Davies' Oscar, 6 yrs, list 71b (Rickaby) 0
Mr. Hobson's Liston, 6 yrs, list 41b (Owner 0
Major Martyn's Arens, aged, lOst 71b...(G. Waddington 0
Mr. Frank's Bandoline, aged, lOst 41b (Griffiths 0
Lord Poulett's Wheldrake, 5 yrs, list ...(Mr Edwards 0
Mr. Ricard's Pirate, 4 yrs, lOst (Rickards 0
Mr. S. Severn's Approver, 4 yrs, lOst (carried lOst 41b
(Halley 0
Mr. Hall's Kingsbury, 6 yrs, lOst (J. Elsedge 0
Mr. Bilham's Rochester, aged, lOst 71b (J. Reeves 0
Mr. Henry's Jassy, 4 yrs, lOst 71b (States 0
Betting.-4 to 1 each agst Sir Bobby and Oscar, 7to 1
agst Sicite, 8 to 1 each agst St. Maximum, Jassy, and
Liston, 10 to 1 agst Bandoline.

Arcus immediately after starting took up the running,
followed by Wheldrake, Bandoline, and Jassy, the remain-
der going in good order, with the exception of St. Maxi-
mum, who brought up the rear. All got well over the
first fence, but at the second obstacle Pirate rushed at it
and came down. Passing the Stand Jassy headed Arcus
and Bandoline, Oscar going on fourth, Liston fifth, and
Sir Bobby sixth. Some distance in the rear of the others
followed Wheldrake, St. Maximum, and Rochester, many
lengths in roar of the last-named being the remounted
Pirate. After clearing the next fence Rochester stopped,
and could not be induced to continue the contest, while
Jassy at every stride lost ground, eventually being headed
by Bandoline, Sir Bobby, and Arcus, Sinite, who had been
running well within herself, taking her place with the
leaders the moment Page called upon her. Half a mile
from home Bandoline was beaten, and Sir Bobby took up
the running, followed by Sinite, Bandoline, and St. Maxi_
mum at wide intervals ; but as they descended tho hill to
the last fence, Singe, full of running, went to the front,
and won by six lengths from Sir Bobby, who finished a
length in advance of St. Maximum, the last-named run-
ning through a lot of beaten horses. Bandoline was fourth,
Liston trotting in fifth, and Arcus sixth ; nothing else
passed the post.

RACING FIXTURES FOR 1867.
[JANUARY.
Manchester 1
FEBRUARY.
Lincoln Spring ......... 19 Nottingham 26
I
Harrow
... 21 Derby

MARCH.
Liverpool Spring ...... 5 Epsom Spring 26
Chelmsford Spring„. 12 Lowes Spring 2B
West Drayt0n....,....„. 19 Croxton Park 29
Bromley