The Sun.
London, England, 1868-03-03 00:00:00

Huntsman's Laugh.. 10 12;;;11- u-1-017tn ''''''
J. IL;bnan

Despatch, or t 10 12
Clansman jlo 0 {Nightingall ...Mr. Thomas
Moose 10 7...C0w1ey heater
Tusculanuui ..... .... 10 . 6... Private .. A. Goodman
Pau 10 6... Palmer Thorpe

Captain Crosstree ... 10 s... Reeves Reeves
Chimney Sweep is evidently the real "Simon Pure" of
Lord Coventry's stable, and, although he has to carry the
steadying weight of 12st, will assuredly, should he meet
with no mishap, finish amongst the first three. In fact,
from the easy manner in which ho won at Croydon last
November, if I were satisfied that Daisy, Hall Court, The
Lamb, &c., wore on their best behaviour that day, I should
think it quite unnecessary to look elsewhere for the win-
ner. As it is he is bound to beat the majority of the field
from the possession of two requisite qualifications—speed
and staying powers —in one or both of which a good many
of his opponents will be found deficient. Astrolabe is a
good mare, and would have a great chance with 71b. less
on her back. Lawrence, had he been specially reserved
for this and not exposed at Ealing and Reading, would
have been in withabout lOst 71b,whichmight have enabled
him to win this rich prize. Alcibiade has the prestige of a
previous victory to recommend him, and I believe the
stable have a very high opinion of his chance on the pre-
sent occasion. Ho is not too heavily weighted, and ought
certainly to be kept on the right side. Daisy appears to
have created a wholesome dread amongst the owners of
the favourites, who, I have reason to believe, are fully
impressed with the trouble which she is like to give
the best of them. Hall Court, though he may run
forward, has made too many unsuccessful attempts
to be likely to recompense his owner now. Benazet and
The Lamb both belong to Lord Poulett, and one of
the pair will carry his lordship's colours conspicuously
in the van. The money market points unmistakeably
to The Lamb, who comes with a great reputation from
Ireland, and if he proves better than his stable companion
there can be no disputing the extraordinary chance he
must possess. For my own part lam disposed to give the
preference to Benazet, who was only beaten half a length
for the Grand Annual Steeplechaseat Birmingham by The
Nun, when giving the latter 141 b. Several of his per-
formances last year wore equally meritorious, and as he
will be piloted by Mr. Edwards, I consider him a long way
'the best outsider iu the race. Garus will, it is said, carry
the Duke of Hamilton's colours, but after Shakespeare's
wretched display the other day I have no confidence in
any of Brown's lot. Tho Huutsman's Daughter will take
a consp!cnous part in the race, but the best policy is to
back her and Daisy coupled, as it is very uncer-
tain which will turn out the best on the day.
Despatch and Clansman belong to Mr. E. Studd, and of
the pair I prefer the latter, whose best performance
was running fourth to Globule in the Grand Metropolitan
Steeplechase at Croydon in November, 1866. He was
they. only four years old, and carried lOst 41b, being 41b.
mcre than he is handicapped at on the present occasion.
In that race he met Astrolabe, aged, 12st ; Hornet, 6 yrs,
list 41b; Daisy, aged, list 21b; Reporter, aged, list; and
Gams, aged, lOst 41b. I have quoted the ages of those
animals at that period, which shows they were most likely
in their best form then, whilst he may easily have im-
proved 211 b or 281 b. Moose is evidently selected to do
battle for Mr. Bietyley, who has backed him to win a very
heavy stake, and, if ho makes no mistake in fencing, can-
not vary well be boat. The party are satisfied ho will
jump well, and there is no question on my mind of his
staying abilities. Should ho bo lucky enough to steer
clear of all difficulties and succeed in landing on the
racecourse with the leading horses, even Chimney S weep
included, it is any odds on his galloping thorn
to a stand-still. Tusculanum is wonderfully wall in,
and with Mr. A. Goodman up is sure to finish in the
front rank. No horse in the race has boon backed fur
more genuine money than the animal in question, win is
well bred enough to win half a dozen Grand Nationals,
being by Stockwell out of Frenzy. Fan has been very
unsteady in the market, but I fully expect she will start
first favourite, and as she is a slashing flue mare, much
improved on her last year's form, her chance should bo
estimated as second to nano. Captain Crosstree is a fair
class animal, and may finish in the front rank—still, I
think, ho cannot win in this company. If I selected a
lot of six they would be Chimney Sweep, Daisy,
Benaz-t, Moose, Fitn, and Clansman. In making a more,
definite selection Alters is the usual chapter of accidents,
which usually beset the Steeplechase field, to contend
against. Should Mr. Brayley's horse steer clear of all
mishaps, I have great faith in predicting

MOOSE or FAN

to furnish the winner of this great event. Of the 38 nomi-
nations for the Sefton Handicap, AMOUR PROPRE
and KING OF THE FAIRIES are favourably weighted, and I
prefer them in the order named.
The principal event to be decided on Thursday is the
Liverpool Spring Cup, for which we shall most likely see
at the post Blinkhoolio, Belmont, Christmas Carol,
Aggravator, Salamanca, Nu, and Adamant. After a
careful analysis of the handicap I soe nothing to
prevent AGGRAVATOR or BLINICHOOLIE winning; whilst
CHRISTMAS CAROL seems most likely to got a situation. One
of Lord Westmorland's should have no difficulty in win-
ning the Welter Handicap, and the Steeplechase Handi-
cap will probably go to the Duke of Hamilton by the aid
Of BEADLE Or SULTAN.

A FRESH MAN.

LATEST SCRA.TCHINGS.

The following list of scratchings was received from
Messrs. Weatherby during the afternoon of yesterday :
Grand National Steeplechase—Sea King, Tennyson,
Jupiter, Northern Light, Port Royal.
Sefton Handicap—Hopleaf.

All Engagements at Liverpool—Excitement, Bertie,
Belzoni, Kate Kearney, Reporter, Burney, Corkscrew,
and Hornet.

LATEST SCRATCIIINGS AT LIVERPOOL.
Trial Steeplechase—The Lamb, Lytham, Astrolabe.
Flying Stakes—Practitioner, Toy, Proctor, Monitor.
Mersey Cup—Weather Isle, Milton.
Spring Cup—Foresight, Weather Isle, Vixen gelding,
and Gipsy King.

Wings of the Wind out of all engtgoments.

.MARKETS—(2 his Day.)

FOREIGN AND COLONIAL PRODUCE.

SUGAR. deliveries are of fair extent, but the market gtt
the moment is quiet, with rates barely as firm.
COFFEE.—Clearances for consumption and export are
good, and the market firm for desirable qualities, but dull
for inferior.

TEA—Public sales of some 8,000 packages have opened
with a steady competition, and so fair rates are maintained.
Rice is steady in value, with a fair demand ; 681 bags
Bengal, on auction, sold at 11s 3d for good middling whit..
341 bags Moonghy, bought in at lls for fine.

SALTPETRE.—Rates are maintained at 19s to 19s Gd for
good Bengal, but only a limited demand prevails.
Oils remains at 34s Gd to 34.5 9d for linseed; and 365 Gd
English brown rapo.