The Sun.
London, England, 1866-03-05 00:00:00

STUD NEWS FROM FRANCE.

On the 22d ult. Mr. 'l'. Carter's Anxiety, a colt by Mus-
covite ; on the 24th, his Nico, a colt by Muscovite.; on the
2Gth, his Lily of the Valley, a colt by Tumbler.

M. do Montgomery's Amazon and M. Schicklor's Na-
tivity have arrived at the Maras de Fay to be put to The
Flying Dutchman.

DURHAM RACES.— On Tuesday next the three following
stakes will close and name for this vastly improving nor-
thern meeting : —The North Durham Handicap, with 50
sovs added, one mile and a quarter; the Baby Stakes (Han-
dicap), with 50 added, ono mile ; and the Wynyard Plate
Handicap) of 30 sovs, T.Y.C.
YORK SPRING RACES.—The Flying Dutchman's Handi-
cap, the Knavesmire Plate, and the Londesborough Cup,
to each of which 100 sovs are added, and the Craven Stakes
close and name on Tuesday next.
LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE.—We are glad to hear that Mr.
Wilmott, who was so severely injured whilst riding in the
above race last week, is progressing very favourably, and
his friends hope ere long to see him out again.

MATCIL—At New Buckenham Steeplechase; on Thurs-
day, March 15, a match for 100 sovs, p.p., will take place
between Mr. F. Grimmer's bay mare Countess and Mr. S.
Leney's black horse Sultan.
Many of the habitues of the Newmarket meetings will,
doubtless, have some recollection of an assistant servant of
the Jockey Club, named Ruse. We regret to state that he
was killed yesterday (Friday) through jumping down a
well in a fit of delirium.

Aylesbury Aristocratic Steeplechases will take place on
Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and 22.
FORFEIT LIST.—The forfeits of the following horses
have been paid :—Corsica (to qualify), Desirde, Gussie,
Motley, Nine of Diamonds, Suspicion, Oscar, by New-
minster (to qualify). Steeplechase Forfeit List; Sinite
(to qualify).
It is in contemplation to erect a new race stand at Lei-
cester, upon the most approved modern principle. The
work will be undertaken by the corporation, who will lease
the stand to the committee.

Mr. Stanhope Hawkes' chosnut colt by Stockwell out of
Midsummer, 3 yrs, engaged in the Derby and St. Leger,
has arrived at Mr. John Scott's stable; Whitewall House,
to be trained for his engagements.

MANCHESTER SUMMER MEETING. —T he Chesterfield
Handicap, the Trafford Park Stakes, the Wilson Handicap,
and the Nursery Handicap close on March 13.
G4INSBOROUGH.—This meeting, which gave rise to so
much scandal a year or two since: is to be held this year
under now management, 'and is, therefore, likely to be well
supported.

LOUTH, Lrsco',minim—This old established cross coun-
try meeting, which was abandoned last year, is being re-
suscitated, and will bo held during the forthcoming spring.
YORK STEEPLE CIL4SES.—The Great Yorkshire Handi-
cap of 5 soya each, with 100 added, closes on the 15th
inst., the day after Doncaster races.
Tn ACCIDZ.NT AT TILE FITZWILLIANt MINT STEEPLE

Owner.

Lord Derby'
Mr. Douglas
Lord Grosvenor
Lord Grosvenor
Lord Grosvenor
Mr. Burton
Lord Cleremont
Sir F. Standish
Mr. Vernon
Lord Egremont
Lord Egremont
Duke of Bedford
Duke of Bedford
Lord Cleruaout
Duke of Bedford
Lord Derby
Lord Egremont
Sir F. Standish
Lord Grosvenor
Mr. Durand
Lord Grosvenor
Lord Egremont
Sir C. Bunbury
Mr. Wastell
SirT.Gascoigue
Duke of Grafton
Lord Grosvenor
Mr. Craven..
Gen. Grosvenor
Duke of Grafton
Gen. Gower
Sir W. Gerard
Duke of Rutland
Mr. Hewett
Duke of Grafton
Duke of Rutland
Duke of Grafton
Gen. Gower
Mr. Watson •

Mr. Udny
Mr. Thornhill
Lord Egremont
Lord Exeter
Duke of Grafton
Duke of Grafton
Lord Jersey
Gen. Grosvenor
Mr. Forth
Dk. of Richmond
Duke of Grafton
Lord Exeter
Mr. S tonehewer
Duke of Grafton
Lord Exeter
Sir M. Wood
Mr. Cosby
Mr. Mostyn
Mr. Scott
Mr. Powlett
Lord Chesterfield
Mr. F. Craven
Lord G. Bentinck
Lord Westminster
Mr. G. Dawson
Mr. Ford

Col. Anson..

Dk. of Richmond
Mr. Gully
Sir J. Hawley
Mr. H. Hill

Lord Chesterfield
Mr. Hobson ......

Lord Stanley
Mr.J.Scott

Mr. Wauchope
Mr. Cookson
Mr. R. Read ,~,,,,
Mr. H. Hill
M. W. l'Anson„
Mr. Gratwicko
Lord Londesboro'
Mr. Eastwood
Mr. Saxon

Mr. R. C. Naylor
Mr. T. Valentine
Count Lagrange
'Mr. Graham