The Sun.
London, England, 1868-03-06 00:00:00

Certainly the racing has been, with the exception of the
great event, wretched at this meeting. The fields have
been small and very moderate in quality, and the Grand
National has engaged all the interest and all the specula-
tion. The Spring Cup used to boast of a racehorse or two,
but to-day there was nothing but Knight of the Garter to
beat a lot of bad ones, and the exhibition in the heavy
ground, and carrying Bst 121 b, he made of his field, was a
caution. Custance never had to let him out, and he won
just as he pleased. The Steeplechase Handicap only
brought out five runners, and The Doctor, with the form
he had lately been showing, of course had odds laid on
him, which he landed very easily, though if L. S. D. had
not fallen at the water jump there would, perhaps, have
been a close race for it. Chivalry was a very good thing
for the Welter Handicap, and the moderate day's sport
was brought to a close in time for the express to town.
A Plato of 40 sovs (Handicap), for two year olds and
upwards; winners this day 71b extra. T.Y.C.
Lord Westmoreland's c by Crater—Volition, 2 yrs, &st
71b
(Wilson 1
Mr J.Denman's Spitfire, 3 yrs, 6st 101 b (Butler 2
Mr. Saxon's Peggy, 4 yrs, tist 71b (Vinell 3
Lupus, Absentee, Amour Propre, and Problem also
ran.

Kenyon weighed for Lord Stamford's Cellina, and her
number appeared on the telegraph, but it was subse-
quently withdrawn.
Betting-9 to 4 agst Problem, 4to 1 agst Amour Pro-
pre, and 5 to 1 each agst Spitfire, Peggy, and the Volition
colt.

Spitfire made play, attended by tho favourite and Amour
Propre for a quarter of a mile, when the latter dropped
tack, and as they neared the stand Problem gave way ;
the lead was then taken by the Volition colt, who won a
good race by a neck ; half a length between the second and
third, the latter beating Lupus by two lengths.
A Plato of 40 sovs; two year olds 7st 101 b, three 9st 10Ib,
fillies and geldings allowed 31b; maiden two year olds
allowed 31b, Oleo 71b ; winner to b.) sold for 100 sovs,
if for 50 allowed 71b; 2 sovs entrance. T.Y.C. 10
subs.

Mr. 'Saxon's Hagar, by Lord Albemarle, 2 yrs, Est 111 b
(.C5O) (Vinell) 1
Lord Westmoreland's Oceana, 2 yrs, Gst 111 b (£5O)
(Kenyon) 2
Betting-7 to 4on Oceana, and 2to 1 agst Hagar.
The latter waited upon the favourite to the half-dis-
tance, when he went in advance, and won in a canter by
three lengths.
The Liverpool Spring Cup of 200 sovs (specie), added to
a Handicap of 15 sovs each, 10 ft ; winners of any handi-
cap after Feb. 5 (at 11 a.m.), 101 b extra. One mile and
a half. 65 subs., 33 of whom declared.
Captain Macholl'a Knight of the Garter, by Prime
Minister, 4 yrs, Bst 121 b (Custance) 1
Mr. J. P. Craven's Adamante, 3 vrs, sst 131 b (Hudson) 2
Sir F. Johnstone's Sister to Vedette, 4 yrs, Est 121 b
(Kenyon) 3
Mr. Samuel's Feodor, 4 yrs, 7st 81b (Peppier) 4

The following also ran :—Honesty, Christmas Carol,
Paxton, Child of the Islands, The Clown, Purveyor,
and Nu.

Betting-5 to 4 agst Knight of the Garter, 100 to 30
agst Sister,to Vedette, 6 to 1 agst Christmas Carol, 8 to 1
agst Purveyor, 10 to 1 agst Feodor, and 100 to 8 agst
Honesty.

A couple of failures preceded the actual start, in which
The Clown got away in advance of Sister to Vedette,
Honesty, and the favourite, clear of whom came Foodor,
Adamante, Paxton, and Nu, Christmas Carol bringing up
the rear. These positions were retained to the canal turn,
when t'le favourite, heading Sister to Vedette, drew up to
The Clown as they came along the lower ground, and
heading him as they entered the straight, came on with a
clear lead of Sister to Vedette and Adamante, the three
being several lengths in advance of their followers. At the
distance Knight of the Garter had disposed of his followers,
came along unchallenged, and won in a canter by a couple
of lengths. Twice that distance separated the second and
third, the latter defeating Feodor by three lengths ; Paxton
was fifth, Honesty sixth, Child of the Islands seventh,
Christmas Carol and Purveyor next. Nu and The Clown
were the last two, but did not pass the post.
The Ladies' Purse of 25 sous, added to a Sweepstakes of
3 sovs each; two year olds 7st 31b, three 9st 31b, four
lOst 31b, five and upwaras lOst 71b ; mares and geldings
allowed 31b ; maidens allowed if two year olds 31b,
three 71b, four 101 b, five and upwards 141 b. T.Y.C.

Mr. John Jones's Lupus, by Grosvenor, 4 yrs, 9st (Z2O)
(J. Edwards) 1
Lord Westmorland's Oceans, 2 yrs, sst 111 b (carried sst
121 b) (X2O) ... (B ut ler) 2
Mr. Chaplin's Delium, 4 yrs, 9st 81b (inc. 51b ex.) (X2O)
(Custance) 3
Betting. —6 to 4 on Dolium, 2 to 1 agst Lupus, and 100
to 30 agst Oceans.

Lupus got away in advance and mado all the running
and won easily by a length ; twice that distance separated
the second and third. Tho winner was sold to Mr. J.
Wood for 46 guineas.

A Steeplechase Plate of 100 sors (Handicap); winners of
any hurdle or steeplechase handicap after Feb. 22 (at
11 a.m.), 10Ib extra. About three miles.
Mr. H. Owen's The Doctor, by The Cure, aged, list 10Ib

1
Mr. E. Studd L.S.D., aged, lOst 71b (G. Holman)
(Elphick) 2
Mr. Picker's The Nip, aged, h.b., lOst 41b (Jago) 3
Mr. Barber's Atalanta, 6 yrs
Mr. W. M'Grane's Sincerity, aged, lOst 41b...(Ryan) (fell)
Betting-2 to lon The Doctor, 3to 1 agst L.S.D., and
100 to 7 agst Sincerity.
The favourite went to the front immediately the flag was
lowered, and made play at a strong pace, followed by Ata-
lanta, Sincerity, L.S.D., and Nip in the order we have
given them. As they approached the water jump they
closed up and came on in cloee company, The Doctor clear-
ing it a length or so in advance of Mr. Barber's mare, the
pair being followed by Sincerity, who, jumping short, fell
on landing and rolled oTer Ryan, who appeared much
shaken. This mishap was followed by L.S.D. coming to
grief, as he, being immediately in her wake, was unable to
avoid the fallen horse and rider, and also came to the
ground with some bre° ; but young Elphick, with great
nerve, was speedily upon his legs, and before his horse had
gone half-a-dozen strides had, unassisted, remounted, and
was soon following in the wake of his more fortunate op-
ponents. At the third fence Atalanta refused, and was
left a long way in the rear, her place being taken by The
Nip ; but Mr. Barber's mare repeating her refusal at the
following obstruction, she was at once pulled up, and re-
turned home. From this point the race possessed but
little interest, as the favourite gradually increased the
lead, and ultimately won by 20 lengths. L. S. D. who
headed The Nip as they came along the canal-side,
finished second, a similar distance in advance of The
Nip. _ _

The Welter Plate of 100 sovs (handicap), by subscription
of 5 sovs each, with 50 added; winners of any handi-
cap after Feb. 22 (at 11 a.m.) 61b, twice 91b extra; if
beaten for the Flying Mersey, Sefton, or Welter Handi-
caps allowed 31b, if not placed second or third 61b ; pro-
fessionals 51b extra. Canal Point in (nearly three-quar-
ters of a mile).

Mr. Samuel's Chivalry, by Tournament, 3 yrs, Bst 131 b
(inc. 51b extra)
(J. Adams) 1
Lord Wesimoreland's Master Willie, 4 yrs, list (inc.
61b extra) (Mr. W. Bevill) 2
Mr. J. Dixon's Langham, 5 yrs, lOst 101 b (Mr. Edwards) 3
Mr. IL Dobson's The King's Daughter, 4 yrs, 10st 21b
(inc. 11Ib extra) .. (A. French) 4
Mr. Saxon's Peggy, 4 yrs, 9st 3lb (inc. 51b extra)
(Clement. 5
Mr. Peter's Madame Bosco, 5 yrs, 9st 71b (inc. 51b ex.
(T. Challoner 6
Betting-5 to 4 agst Chivalry, 9to 4 agst Master Willie,
and 5 to 1 agst any other.
The favourite with a clear lead made the whole of the
running, and won in a canter by three lengths ; Master
Willie defeating Langham by a neck for second.

A Hurdle Handicap of 50 sovs. Winners extra. Mile
and a half, over four hurdles. 5 subs.

Lord Coventry's Steamboat, 5 yrs, 12st 41b...(J. Adams) 1
Mr. Barber's Far., 6 yrs, list ilb (Thorpe) 2
Mr. Williams' Macaroon, 6 yrs, I.ost 21b (Wards) 3

Betting-6 to son Steamboat; even on Fan. Won
easily by a length and a half.

SHREWSBURY SPRING MEETING.
Weights for the Spring Handicap Steeplechase of 150 sovs,
added to a sweepstakes of 16 cove. each. About three
miles and a half.

Age et lb
Astrolabe
Philosopher a 12 2
Lawrence
Benazet a 11 11
Doctor
Daisy a 11 9
Revolver
Sprite a 11 7
Northern Light
Globule a 11 5
Hall Court a 11 4
Higliflyer a 11 4
The Nun
Despatch
Tennyson a 11 2
Dick Turpin a 11 0
Columbia
Shakspearo t 11 0
Gams a 10 12
Pearl Diver a 10 12
Fan 6 10 11
Hippolyte
Said
Jack o' Trumps
Flandrin
Huntsman's Daugh a 10 7
The Lamb
Moose
Orno
Tusculanum 6lO 6
13Q1151304 los 00000 A 1.0 0.

Age st
Bishopton 6 10 5
Greenland
L.S.D.
Jupiter
Sultan
Cameo
The Beadle ...... alO 4
Reporter
Flying Horse
Golden Cross z 10 4
The Colonel '5 10 4
Avenay a 10 3
Corkscrew (11 b) 6 10 3
Woodbury Hill a 10 3
Clansman 6 10 2
Risk
Helen
Lytham ' 10 2
Sea King
Portland
Surney
Mrs. Allan
Thalassius
Effie
Lisette
Owen Roe 5 10 0
Kate Terry (h a 10 0
The Fawn
Slieve Came
S witeher
Zing Alfreclim