200 



next hurdle proved a temporary puzzle to Premier. After passing the 

 gallery Mr. Maguire cried "enough," and tumbled off. The course 

 now crossed the road over a mud wall and several hurdles, and through 

 a bit of jungle, the only three in it being St. Patrick, Lady Amy and 

 Kepla, the second division composed of Lord Charles, Cinders, the two 

 Mem Sahibs, Lord William and Commissioner, being some dist.ince 

 behind. As we again came into the open the pace increased, several 

 sportsmen spurting to catch the leaders, who, however, were still going 

 strong. We now went through some more jungle, and on to a bit of 

 plough. Kepla and St. Patrick from here ran a match home, over a 

 hurdle, Prince Farrokh Shah's handsome bay winning pretty easily. 

 Mr. Beresford third, just in front of Lord Charles and Lord Harris. 



A noteworthy feature at the chase was the fact that the horse of 

 a gentleman who got spilt at the second fence, kept on all round the 

 course, finishing well up, and after getting over the last fence trotted 

 quietly up to his syce and surrendered himself at discretion, the rider 

 having in the meantime taken his morning exercise on Shank's mare. 



We were disappointed that so many of the usual followers were 

 again absent When are we again to see Mr. Lawrence, Mr. O'Malley, 

 " The Tougall," Mr. Lauderdale, the Major, Mr. Petrie, etc ? It is a 

 little early yet to lay horses up for the Cup, and the going now is very 

 good. We trust next week the field will be a bumper. 



Many of the usual followers of the Chase were absent on Saturday, 

 bemg employed in chasing the wily pig, Lord Alwyn Compton and 

 Captain Muir being the sole representatives of Government House. 

 We are glad to notice a marked improvement in the general riding, the 

 rules we gave last week being well observed. There is one thing that 

 ought to be put a stop to at once, and that is the presence of jockeys 

 and stablemen in these chases. A couple of years ago there was a 

 rule passed prohibiting these men following, but this year we have 

 noticed several professionals appearing at the start, though we must 

 say that, as a rule, they keep well behind. On Saturday, however, it 

 was different. A well-known jockey and a pal appeared on two raw 

 walers ; the latter gentleman disappeared soon after the start, but the 

 former rode with the leading division, crossing and cannoning in the 

 most impartial manner. A wall at last brought him and his steed to 

 grief, and they lay together on the landing side for several seconds, thus 

 preventing any lady behind from negotiating the obstacle. We would 

 recommend Mr. Latham reporting him to his employer, and thus 

 preventing his appearance at any future date. 



The gallery was in great force, the ladies, in spite of the number 

 of dances that have been going on during the past week, showing up 

 strongly and appearing to take as great an interest as ever in the horses 

 and their riders. 



