The Express.
London, England, 1863-03-25 00:00:00

SPORTING DITZLLIGENCE.

NORTHAMPTON =WIN G. -TITZIDAY.

THE NORTHADEPTONTHIELE STAUB DAY.
Favoured with delightfully fine weather, the dm Cl
the important race meeting.p of 1863 decidedly exhibited no
falling off in either attendance or fashionable patronage.
In fact, thelpaw allotted for speculators to front of the
Grand Wand now annually becomes so thronged that
business men experience considerable diHoulty is penning
their vocation, and the only alternative left in order
to meet the increasing demand for mamas
tickets will be to make further accommodation foe
the ring members. Amongst the aristocracy per
▪ there was • 18111111 MUS array of female beauty, the
majority of whom still wore emblem commemorative of
the recent royal nuptials. The bright Moon of the ex•
eeedingly light materiels worn by the Mims in the balconied
of the Grand Stand, se the sus ehembriehtly on them, lent
a charm to the scene quite new to the early mi;tt
Northampeon. An elaborate progremme wee •
and the sdditional event—the match between
Westmorethed and Mr. Ten Breech—sot only proved
the 'coignes, Cl the Ar 1111631111% estimate of his opponent's
eapabilitiee, bat also the unlooked-for remit of • dead
beat, aad the meet* being governed by Newmarket
rules, all debts became void. The day's sport commenced
at one o'clock with the Trial Stakes, and it will indeed be a
difficult matter for any eneemeding meeting to induce eleven
each " quality " thine!, to teat their Middies in a weight
for age contest. The vinery Cl the "Cherry Jacket' and
Wells was hailed with delight by the gentlemen, whose
confidence in Asteroid made hlm the favourite, and
the easy mama in which he achieved the messes
fully demons lied that the bores retains that ex-
cellent speed sad indomitable gamete= which cha-
racterised his career Luit season. The Northamptonshire
Cup Stakes could Not boast neither of a large field nor of
animals poseseming any great racing reputations. Revolver's
mission of trying to out down his opponents signally failed,
and Millionaire, purchased from Mr. F. Swindells by Mr.
George Bryan for AV., woe without his questionable
" currislinem" being tested. Of the dem competitors in
the Whittlebury Stakes, but five represeated the 2-yr-old
division, only one of whom, Overcoat, • tall good-boldest
filly belonging to Mr. William Dey, found her way into the
betting returns. When speculatiou opined Livinptheie
was so freely backed that not more than 6 to 4 could be ob-
tained, Subsequently, however, the rampart extending to
Fantastic caused layers to *prise • little, and finally Lord
Stamford's eolt only left off ball • point the
better favourite of Mr. Bryan's Irish nag. For
the second time Casten's, landed Mr. Bryan's
"yellow and crimson sleeves," sad • further share of
Fortune's favours awaited this distinguished artiste in the
great event of the day. Fifteen of the thirty-nine animals
coloured upon the cards for the Great Northamptonshire
Stakes were placed under the command of the starter about
half an hour after the time originally fixed. Kuntaford in-
cleaned in public favour as the homes appeared for
scrutiny, and the open avowal of Brother to Spring-
bok's successful trial with Athersthoe decreased the odds
against him as support was extended, that be ultimately
became second favourite. Fairwater's support was un-
doubtedly direct from the stable, and she finished third
favourite. Grinuton, the subject of an objection from Mr.
Coulon of the Knutaford division on Monday evening, for •
long time was • doubtful starter, but the stewards, after
cousideriog the objection raised against Mt. Parr's hone,
ware of opinion that the animal was left in the forfeit list
erroneously, and was consequently not disqualified. The
overruling of the objection had not the effect of reinstating
Grimuton in his former position, and at the close he
was far from " lively " in the market. The race requires
little comment, iessenach as when Cunence let out Fair-
water, she literally outstrided her horses, and eventually
won with consummate ease by three lengths. Knutaford
was cooed the first horses beaten, whilst Ataman, substi-
tuted to repayment Mr. Sutton's interests in lieu of Man-at-
Arms, secured second honours, and none of the young 'nos
could get nearer than sixth. The pace eras good throughout.
The descriptions given below will suffice far the remaining
event..
Tax Taut fixates of 10 son, etch, with 50 added, for
3-yr-olds, lat ; four, Set 91b ; five, tot llb ; and mix and
aged, Sit 311 i. Geo mile. (11 subs.)
Sir Joseph Bawle;'o Asteroid, by atoetwell—Teetotum,
_ yrs, PS 111,
Lord Standord's be Yuba* a nu, 74 C2. French; 2
Aitley's Atherstoes, byre, Pa 11h Fordharn)
Tax NORMAMP7OI4I4/113 Cur WAS" by subscription
of 10 mows. each ; for horses Cl all seen The winner to be
mold for 500 if demanded. Two miles. _ _

iiryan-7:lltilrotTair-T, by PCsspsyZialm Damen, is re,
9ot 41b 'Cusianso 1
Mr. H. Goater's Amelia* At 4th (1. cl.ater)
Lord Btanatomi's Issoiror, 3 yrs, 84 filli
Till WanTLiatiar BTAX of 15 soya. each, 5 ft, with
100 added. Fur two cad 3-yr-olds. Certain petunias sad
allowance& About SIMI quarters of a mile. (40 sobs.)
Hz. G. Bryan's Fastratre, by Masporus, out of Wbimoical.
$ yrs, 9st lib
Mr. W. Stewarreadmaaalle, lyre, it 111b..(A.ldwards) S
Lord fitamtoad's Lobelia* S yrs, Bst Mb.. (8. doge* 3
Tot GMAT NOITHAMPrONBIII2.2 STAMM (Handicap) of
100 Bova, added to • Sweepstakes of 15 sus. each. 15 ft, for
Syr-olds and upwards ; winners tetra. Two miles. (100
sobs., 55 of whom pay 5 soya. each.)
Hr. W. 8. Cartwright's rairwoMpr, by Loop Genre eat of
Bloomer, 6 yrs, eat 101 b (Custata* 1
Mr.& rlatton's Attains* 4 yrs, dat 101 b ....(IL Montan)
BMA Mothsclitid's cores, 4 yrs, Medi (1, Daley) I
Ernest was scratched at one p.m. on the day of the rocs.
TEA PTTCHLZT MAZZO of 6 caws. each, with 40 addsd ;
for 3-yr-old6 and upwards. Haitian and aellisi allowances.
Five furbrogs atraight.
Hr. W. Harts Benham IMO, by Pubs Dutchman-10
BOOM, ryes rBol4. 7st lib (r. Preach) 1
Mr. Payseio Antidote, 3 yrs (AS.). 6•4111b..(J Ortinshas) S
Mr. Quays Disappolotnient, 4 yro tilb..(Morrli) 3

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run:. e-ii«riairioeuffir. owe , r ft.
bsd -.eland's* 84 7th

WeatmoreL...dre Maurice, • yrs. tut lib OrTaier) t
Yr... Ten lintels Damian, 3 mph (0. /ordain)
A HANDICAP Puts at II) soar., added he • sweepstakes
of 5 sews. each, 2 to. Winners extra. SpeLoar Plate
Coons.
Yr. T. itegbais Norma. by Stockwell—Toil
T. Maggot!.
s. Tat 1
Mr. T. Steremrs Pinkeye*, Yra. let Sib ;Taman) 2
THE STAND PLATS of 50 mom (handicap), for 3-yr-eld•
sad upwards. Winoers extra. One mile.
Mr. baron's Sweet Willis. by Bweeunest—Mary, 3 yrs,
eat ttb (I. °timbal") 1
Mr. P. Price • Douche. 3 yrs, tat 21b (A. Woodhouse d 2
Lord Elieveteree bertha, 4 yrs, let 111 b (S. Rog,* S
Tel Melia HANDICAP of 50 soya, added to • Sweep.
stakes of 5 soya. each, for horses of all aiimitilhOnee rowed.
Mr. &T. Bower's Youteaoy by lansha. —Pete,
3 yrs, s4lolb ( . Plumb))
1
Captain Coates's ilirtatlon, yrs, Set 2
Iladenan'a Traria& yrs, 6R9lb 21b (0. Pordhara
(Morris) 8

BETTING AT MANCHESTEB.—Tanner.
SPENCERFIytog PLATE.
3 to 1 apt Fiala
6 to 1 Ilioa&11a (t)(t)
10 to 1 Argonaut (t)
10 to 1 Quota of Trumps (t)
14 to 1 Nownuakot (1)
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
20 to 1 apt °twos (t)
40 to 1 Atpaaut (t)

THE OITORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE—
Both crews are still wall, except the usual attendants on
severe training, and there are no changes in the lista of
competitors, as given to our hat, although it was appre-
hended that there might bare been an important one,
ooesequent upon unforeseen circumstances. The rival
eights went out fora " paddle " yesterday morning, and
exhibited considerable improvement. Cambridge, how-
ever, seemed to think the boat built for them by Messrs.
Salter, for this 00018i011, somewhat too small, and trying
one constructed by Messrs. Searle, repeated their rowing in
her in the afternoon, after the work of some of the gentle-
men bat been raked a little. The &JOG'S!, slatted from
Putney-bridge shady before five, rowing 34 strokes per
minute, which they increased upon, and after they bad
accomplished about half the course, were pulling at a much
finer pace, and in batter form than the day before. The
time occupied by them in doing the distance was variously
stated between 20 minutes 38 seconds, and 21 minutes, their
pace having been materially incresied from the Crab-tree
no. The Ca' Inaba started half an hour later, steered by
Mr. T. 8. Egan, and in this, even more apparently than in
the Oxford crew, the change for the better was distinctly
marked. Although they did not start or row with spelt
apparent's«, as their oppopeota, the stroke was extremely
hyrly, and was well maintained fore and aft with much
animation, the form throughout the boat exciting the ap-
plause of the friends of the parties engaged. They varied
in their number of strokes from 38 to 39 per minute, as
phsbed their distance on a better elate of tide in about
half a minute more than the Oxonians, although in analysing
the times of the two mews Beeman weight of their tempo-
rary coxswain must not be forgotten, nor the influence it
had in making the boat hang by the stern, which it mani-
festly did. Those who wish to judge for themselves of the
merits of the nval crews have an ample opportunity of
doing so by a daily visit to Putney, where early and late a
field of observation will present itself sot unworthy of
saki. The betting is 5 and 6t04 on Oxford.
THE CliAttriosismir or TR/ Tll•lllo4.—Thu race
betweee George EVIIIIIOO, of Oresewich, and Robert Cham-
blee, el liewesatleros-Tyne, for the championship of the
Thames, will lake place os Tuesday, the 14th a April, the
course being from Putney aqueduct to the Ship, at Mort-
lake. Green, the Australian champion, who is now is
London, has lath:naiad hie intention of challenging the
winner of the race.

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