JOUVENCE,

WINNER OF THE FRENCH DERBY AND OAKS, AND OF THE GOODWOOD CUP, 1853.

ENGRAVED BY E. HACKER, FROM A PAINTING RY HARRY HALL.

BY CASTOR.

Jouvence, bred by her present owner, M. Lupin, in 1850, was got by Sting out of Currency, by St. Patrick; her dam, Oxygen (winner of the Oaks in 1831), by Emilius out of Whizgig, by Rubens-Penelope, by Trumpator-Prunella, by Highflyer-Promise, by Snap.

Sting, bred by the late Mr. Forth in 1843, was got by Slane out of Echo, by Emilius. He was a good race-horse, more especially at two year old, when he won the Levant, the Molecomb, and the Clearwell. Consequent on these performances, he was a strong favourite for the Derby, as well as for the St. Leger, of his year; in neither of which, however, did he distinguish himself. His best performance at three years old was running second for the Cambridgeshire, at 8st. In 1847 he won the Port, beating Sir Tatton Sykes. He was sold in the autumn of the same year, by Lord Edward Russell, to the French Government, in whose territories he still continues.

Currency, bred by the late Duke of Grafton in 1837, was a fair runner, though not a very successful one, having generally been put into the best of company. She was of the same year as Crucifix, to whom she once ran a good second. At the sale on the decease of the Duke of Grafton, in 1844, she was purchased by M. Lupin for 300gs. Currency dropped only one foal in England-Good Coin, by Redshankwhich died in 1847, being then three years old.

Jouvence is a brown mare, standing fifteen hands two inches high; she has a good though not very handsome head, cleanly set on to a straight, lengthy neck; she has a splendid shoulder, good barrel and back, with strong quarters, and very large gaskins; she is, perhaps, rather light in the bone, but taken altogether is a lengthy, wiry, and good-looking mare. She has the further recommendation of a very quiet and docile temper-a blessing which must have told much for her in all her many travels and trials by land and by water.

PERFORMANCES.

In 1853, at Epsom Spring Meeting, April 7th, Jouvence, now three years old, ran a good third for the City and Suburban Handicap, of 15 sov. each, &c., &c., a mile and quarter. She was handicapped at 4st. 12lb. ; but Robert Sherwood, who has ridden her in all her races, could not get nearer the weight than 5st. 4lb., at which she was

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beaten a length and a half from Mr. Oliver's Ethelbert, 3 yrs., 5st. 131b., and Mr. Rogers's Pancake, 4 yrs., 5st. 2lb., who ran a dead heat. The following also started, but were not placed:-Lord Derby's Longbow, 4 yrs., 8st. 8lb.; Mr. George's Prime Minister, 5 yrs., 8st. 21b.; Captain Lane's Conmore, 4 yrs., 8st. 1lb. (including 5lb. extra); Mr. Payne's Glenluce, 4 yrs., 7st. 71b. (car. 7st. 10lb.); Mr. Meiklam's Evadne, 4 yrs., 7st. 5lb.; Major Martyn's Convulsion, yrs., 7st. 2lb.; Captain Scott's Allegro, 4 yrs., 7 st.; Mr. Saxon's Calot, 4 yrs., 6st. 8lb.; Mr. C. Snewing's St. George, 6 yrs., 6st. 61b.; Mr. J. Dawson's Jack Leeming, 5 yrs., 6st. 3lb.; Mr. Magenis's Surprise, 4 yrs., 6st. 2lb.; Captain Lane's Charley, 3 yrs., 5st. 131b.; Mr. Owen's Stamford, 5 yrs., 5st. 12lb.; Mr. W. Hotham's Ida, 3 yrs., 5st. 9lb.; Mr. Delamere's Madame Landeau, 3 yrs., 5st. 71b.; Mr. J. M. Stanley's sister to Singapore, 4 yrs., 5st. 71b.; Mr. Dawson's The Varmint, 4 yrs., 5st. 5lb.; Mr. Drinkald's Snarry, 4 yrs., 5st. 4lb.; Mr. R. E. Cooper's Jullien, 4 yrs., 5st. 4lb.; Mr. R. J. Southby's Appleton, 4 yrs., 5st. llb. ; Mr. Parker's Miss Emma, 3 yrs., 5st. (car. 5st. 4lb.); Mr. Smith's Little David, 3 yrs., 5st. 10 to 1 against Jouvence.

At Chantilly, on Sunday, May 15th, carrying 1051b, she won the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) of 3,000f., added to a sweepstakes of 100f. each, mile and a quarter, beating Mr. T. Carter's Nettle, 105lb. (2), M. J. Reiset's Condrillion (late Kindness), 105lb. (3), Count Rederer's Agar, 105lb. (4), and the following not placed:-Mr. Fasquel's Vivacité, 1081b.; Mr. Bains' Graziella, 1081b.; and Baron Fenot's Carambra, 1081b. Even on Jouvence, who won in a canter.

On the following Sunday, at Chantilly, carrying 105lb., she won the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) of 10,000f., added to a sweepstakes of 600f. each, &c., mile and a quarter, beating. L. de Fay's Firework, 1081b. (2); Count d'Hedouville's Moustique, 104lb. (3); Mr. T. Carter's Nettle, 105lb. (4); and the following not placed :M. A. Aumont's Fitz Gladiator, 1081b.; M. A. Aumont's Royal quand Même, 108lb.; M. A. Aumont's Papillon, 1081b.; M. A. Aumont's Monaco, 1081b.; Count d'Hedouville's Javelo, 1081b.; Mr. T. Carter's Integrity, 105lb.; Count de Prado's Ronconi, 1081b.; M. Fasquel's Trembleur, 108lb.; M. Fasquel's Goodfesse, 1081b.; M. H. Mosselman's Tippler, 1081b.; Count P. Roederer's Agar, 105lb.; M. A. Lupin's Cassique, 1081b.; M. J. Reiset's Cendrillon, 105lb. Even on Jouvence-won easily by two lengths.

Jouvence won both these races under the care as well with the riding of Robert Sherwood. She returned with him to England after the Derby, and did not appear again until the race for the Continental Derby at Ghent, on Sunday June 26th. In re-crossing to Calais for this event, the mare got cast and otherwise knocked about; she still, however, finished a good second, M. Aumont's Fitz-Gladiator, though with a 6lb. penalty for her former triumphs. Four others also ran.

At Goodwood, carrying 5st. 9lb., she won the Cup, value 300 sov., the rest in specie, &c., two miles and a half, beating M. Aumont's Hervine (bred also in France), aged, 7st. 1lb. (2); Mr. Morris's Kingston, 4 yrs., 9st. 3lb. (3); Mr. Grevill's Muscovite, 4 yrs., 8st. llb.* (4); and the following not placed:-Mr. Megson's Weathergage,

4 yrs., 9st. 11b.; Lord Bruce's Knight of the Shire, 4 yrs., 9st. llb.; Lord Exeter's Ambrose, 4 yrs., 8st. 1lb.; Mr. W. Smith's Now or Never, aged, 7st. 8lb.; Mr. Dowdeswell's Massa Mungo, 5 yrs., 7st. 121b.; Mr. J. Merry's Exact, 3 yrs., 7st. 3lb. ; Duke of Richmond's Dagobert, 3 yrs., 7st. 21b.; Mr. J. Merry's Lambton, 3 yrs., 7st. 2lb.; Duke of Richmond's Rattle, 3 yrs., 6st. 131b.; Count Borcke na. Zephyr, by Glaucus (foaled abroad), 6 yrs., 6ɛt. 12lb. ; Mr. Wilkin's b. f. Peggy, 3 yrs., 6st. 91b. 10 to 1 against Jouvence, who won by two lengths.

At the same meeting, carrying 6st. 11lb., she was not placed for the Chesterfield Cup of 15 sov. each, &c., a mile and a quarter. Won by Mr. Drinkald's The Nabob, 4 yrs., 7 st. 3lb.; Mr. Howard's Catspaw, 3 yrs., 6st. 2lb. (2); and the Duke of Richmond's Pharos, 3 yrs., 7st. 5lb. (3). Eight others also ran. 5 to 1 against Jouvence, who was beaten a head for third place.

At Brighton, carrying 7st., she ran fourth for the Brighton Stakes of 25 sov. each, &c., &c.-old course. Won by Mr. Magenis' Pantomime, 3 yrs., 5st. 13lb.; Mr. Greville's Adine, 4 yrs., 8st. 10lb. (2) ; and Lord Clifden's Poodle, 4 yrs., 7st. 8lb. (3). Five others also started, but were not placed 6 to 1 against Jouvence, who was beaten a head for third, and two lengths from the winner.

At Egham, carrying 7st. 4lb., she won the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes of 20 sov. each, &c., two miles and a distance, beating Mr. Mundy's Tobolski, 3 yrs., 6st. 4lb. (2); Sir W. Booth's Tremble, 4 yrs., 7st. (3); and Major Martyn's Convulsion, 4 yrs., 7st. 7 to 4 on Jouvence, who won easily by half a length.

At the same meeting, carrying 7st. 71b., she won Her Majesty's Plate of 100 gs., beating Mr. Greville's Frantic, 4 yrs., 9st. (2); Mr. C. Parker's Retail, aged, 9st. 10lb. (3); and Mr. Delamere's The Don, 3 yrs., 7st. 71b. 5 to 4 against Jouvence, who won easily by two. lengths.

Again crossing the water, at Chantilly October Meeting, carrying 881b., she ran fourth and last for the Prix de l'Empereur of 10,000 f., added to a sweepstakes of 500 f. each, &c.; two miles. Won by M: Aumont's Royal Quand Même, 3 yrs., 84lb.-M. Aumont's Heroine, 5 yrs., 1061b., second; and Count Coatandon's Corbon, 5 yrs., 991b., third. 2 to 1 on Jouvence, who was beaten a long way, her running being altogether a mystery.

SUMMARY OF JOUVENCE'S PERFORMANCES.-In 1853 she has started nine times and won five :-The Derby at Chantilly; the Oaks at Chantilly; the Cup at Goodwood; the Surrey and Middlesex Stakes at Egham; and the Queen's Plate at Egham.

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RIDING TO HOUNDS.

RY GREYBEARD.

СНАР. І.

"Each season has its joys, 'tis true,
And none should reason spurn,
And those who nature rightly view
Enjoy them in their turn."

"The angler, racer, courser, shot,

As each to each is born;

But the season of seasons-is it not

When the huntsman winds his horn ?"

As in the commencement of the almanacs' year, and the conclusion of the hunting season, we blotted certain pages with remarks on horsedealing, as far as it extends to the purchase of hunters, it may not be inappropriate to devote the last month or two of 'fifty-three, when leafless hedges and soaking pastures again tempt Diana from her grot, to the consideration of that exciting pursuit which may fairly be called the art of riding to hounds.

So much has already been written upon the chase, in all its bearings, by authors not only conversant with the minutest details of that absorbing topic, but likewise skilled in the ornamental graces of composition, that it might seem presumptuous to attempt an addition to that which is already more than sufficient, were it not a subject exhaustless as the ever-changing incidents of its practice-a theme which

"Age cannot wither, nor can custom stale
Its infinite variety."

That I should be fortunate enough to strike out a new light, where so much talent has already shone, I cannot dare to hope; but should a few loose hints, gathered from many years of practical experience, be of any service to the young sportsman, however trifling-should he ever own one good turn in a quick thing to any suggestion I may throw out, my humble efforts will have been amply rewarded, and, like cousin Silence, I may have leave to boast—"Why then, say an old man can do somewhat."

I recollect reading somewhere or another-haply in Joe Miller's often quoted repertory-of a certain husband, whose boastful vapourings on the implicit obedience of his spouse were cut short by a bachelor friend's incredulity, unless the gentle dame should be actually put to the trial. His request to our Captain Absolute was simple enough. "To-morrow you will be out all day; desire her on no account to ride Neptune round the garden during your absence." Mrs. Absolute, be it observed, was a little woman, Neptune a large and powerful retriever dog. Her lord laughed loud and long at the impossibility of so whimsical a command being disobeyed; he could have understood it had it been to abstain from a ball, or to give up a new dress, or any other