The Express.
London, England, 1864-10-20 00:00:00

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LINCOLN AUTUMN MEZTING.—WiDNAWAY.
The high wind blew the dust in immense clouds, rendering
the jimmy to the comae meet unpleasant, but there was
one advantage—no rain fell throuhout the day. The
Steeplechase day hitherto has been a great feature at the
Lincoln meeting, and though it maintained its prangs
amongst • certain clan, it did not prove Efficiently into-
renting to attract • large attendance, although the company
numerically exceeded that of the opening day. The Queen's
Plate at most meeting proves an especial feature of • day's
racing, but as Her Majeso Guineas at Lincoln induced
none of the men anima& to leave their training qualters,
the svent paned over without exciting any particular into.
rest. There was, however, a fraud connected with the
entries for this race which we cannot allow to pass
unnoticed, and our only regret is that the mis-
nomers who succeeded in effecting • Wilkes entry
are not likely to be discovered, though by
the merest accident the object of the fend wee entirely
frustrated. The note purporting to be from Baron Roths-
child, and which contained the nomination of Elippolylia,
having been delivered at the Monson's Arena, was fortu-
nately forgotten, and it was not handed over to the clerk
of the muse until after the narks had been telegraphed
to the morning newspapers. As Baron Roesehild has an
account with Rum. Wetherby for the payment of his
horses' stakes, there can be no doubt that the entry was •
forgery, from the fact of the note containing two half-
crown' along with the nomination, and it was no doubt the
infection of the comeacters of the swindle to get Hippo-
lyta's name amongst the entries, see that the EDsuspectsng
public in all large towns where speculation is carried on
might be plundered. To guard against • repetition of these
coal practices it will be noceemary to adopt some special
mode of entry. Fortunately the nines only ap-
=lupon the cards, which were mot lined until
ock on the day of the race, therefore it is pretty
certain that the perpetrators of the fraudulent entry would
get but little money for their pains. The second day's
racing was even worse than the opeerog day, the Consolation
Scramble, a handicap made overnight, resulting I. • walk
over for Goldylocks. The Great National Autumn Steeple-
chase had half • dozen runners from the twelve entered, the
race being reduced to a match between Bridegroom and
pigeon, when more than a mile had to be run. Meanwood
did mot trouble the other competitors much. He ran out-
fide a hurdle before going once rand, and took no further
part in the race. Woodford, Portland, and the Wrangler
refused when two-thirds of the distance had ben run,
and from that point Bridegroom maintained • clear
lead of Pigeon until they came to the final hurdle,
which the favourite took first, and enteenneetly weer
by half • length. Two of the three mementoes
for the Witham Handicap were in Cliff 'e snide, Orin of
that pair being made the favourite at 4tol on him. In-
troduction made the semblance of • race with Orion to the
half distance, where the latter took up the running and woe
by • length. The Innkeepers' Selling Slakes had three
numbers put upon the telegraph board, but subsequently
Lancashire Witch walked over. Firstly, Godmersham of
the three wee favourite, and upon his number being taken
down, Nelly Gray was favourite. Upon Godmenham's
number being withdrawn, the added money was withheld,
whereupon Nally Gray was sot sent to oppose Limonite
Witch. Not one of the stewards being present at the
meeting, this unsportsman-like aoudad is likely to par
over without any example being mad* of it. Her Majesty's
Plate resulted in • match between Suburban end Roes,
the latter of whom upset the calculations of " the talent
(who Maid odds on " the (bunt's" home) by winning •
capital race by half a length. The following are details of
the running:
Tin CoetrourioN Scestrece (Handicap) of 3 son, each,
with 20 added, for all ages. Six fnloop.
Re C. Blanton's Goidyloeks, by Teddlogion—Bees
$ ma. 711, 10th Nona; w.o.
Tar Griner Nariortra Autos, Similar to (Hendi-
rap) of 10 son. each, 5 ft, and only 3if deigned. with 80
added ; winners extra. About four saes.
Mr. Ci. Walker's Pigeon, by Leasbton, It yrs, Ilia BO (Inc
71b esl (Owner) I
Hr. John T. Bygott's Bridegroom (b b), aged, list sib
(J. [gat) t
The following also ran :—Portland, Woodloed, Ilesaneed,
and The Wrangler.
Betting : sto 4 apt Pigeon ,3to 1 apt Bridegroom, sto
1 apt Portised, 6to 1 apt Woodford, 8 to 1 apt The
Wrangler, and 10 to 1 eget Rosewood. They started at a
very slow pace. Bridegroom made play, followed by Wood-
ford, Preece and Portland is close company. The
Wangler three or four lengths in the rear of Peaked,
the letter being about the same distance ahead of Rose-
wood on opproaching the brook (which all took is
-beautiful style. After clearing the brook Woodford took up
the rennin, bus Knott and Mr. Walker cutting off a oze-
siderable distance and clearing the succeeding leap—a flight
of hurdles in the centre of the common—the two took •
commanding lead, Bridegroom showing the way, the rest
following at long intervals until approaching the fourth
jump, where Rosewood, who had run to the front, bolted,
sod continuing out of the course was sot stopped until
nearly at the stand. Rosewood being out of the race Bride.
gloom was again left with the lead, Pigeon being his immie
dine follower, Woodford and Portland, in close company,
enoondiag the favourite, whilst The Wrangler began to fall
further in the rear. The five took the brook the mooed time
admirably ; but upon reaching the fens behind the Oval,
Portland, Woodford, and The Wrangler refused, Woodford
throwing his jockey. Each of the three was severally put at
it, but they se often refused, and when The Wrangler and
Portland were got over the leading pair, Bridegroom and
Pigeon, had got so far in (root that wittier of the animals
la pursuit gave chase, whilst Woodford returned towards
the Stand. The result was thus left with Bridegroom and
Pigeon • mile and a hell from home ; the former maintained
the front position until charging the last hurdle, which was
lint jumped by Pigeon, who held the teed to the end, and
won by six lengths. Nothing else paned the post.
THE WITHAM HANDICAP of 5 /OM each, with 40 added,
Eor all ages ; winners extra. Ow sells.
Mr. klandiers Oeslan, by Volvode—(lsa, • yes, get TM
(12. Orizasban) I
Mr. W. Medleys Introduction, 3 yin 614 711) (J. (hinnban) 2
114 Y. T. Mrs Sm Bob, 3 yrs, Tat 71b (Kenyon) Is
g B..Jaas : 4to Icf Oniaa. - -

1 KID NMPERS. SILL'S° BUM of 5 nova. rob, for
all ago.; selling and other allowances. One mils.
Mr. Mae Lanese/11n Witch, by Astrologar—Nestar
2 yrs MOO, Sat Illb (Lewes) w.o.
Carroll weighed for Nally Gray, sod J. GrimAaw for
Godimenbaro, both of whose numbers were hoisted upon
the telegraph board, but subsequently withdrawn.
Bra IlAnorrr's Pun of 100 plasma, for 3yr•olds and
upward& Two miles.
Mr. J. Wood's Bose, by ladas—lllaganca, 3 yrs, Sat OM
(3. Ortmaltaa
Count Batt/more Suburban, aged, Set Illb ...:Clialloner)) 2
Betting : 6 to 4ou Suburban, who held • dear lead into
4ho straigbt, when Rose closed, and coming sway at the
diatanoe, woo a good rue by half a length.

KELSO AUTUMN METING.—WancraDAY.
THE TRIAL Orman of 3 lows. each, with 30 added ; for
all ages. Three-parte of a mile.
Oliver's chervil, Dr Nesrmlnster—Roosnrs
h h yrs, 9st 110
Mr. Wilkinson • Wetssli a Ps, art 1311, . (J. Snowden, t
onny's lir. S Chime J the ester, II yin, ;et 12Ib ..(Doyie) 3
The Wowing also ran :—Boost John, Reviver, and Pontreek.
Tar Mumma HANDICAP of 15 sort. tech, 10 ft, and
5 if deeftmd, with 200 added; winners extra. One mile
mad a ball. _ _ _

Yr. Mris 3lr Roger, by fleontersr—Rogerthorpe's dans,
Syn. ret Mb (H. Corey) 1
Mr. ransoo's Korean% 4 yrs, Ils4 10Ib (I. Peowdenj 2
Mr. Temperley's Alice, 4 yrs, 754 litlb
The following also sin :—King Charming. Tool Tool. and
Macbeth.

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Betting : 6 to 4 apt air Roger, 2to 1 apt Bing Charming,
7 to 2 apt Borealis, 6 to 1 apt ray other.
Tan Irrintrartaie PLAT' (selling) of 30 soya., added to a
sweepstakes of 2 toes. each. (I mile 3 'wimp 20 yards.)
Mr. Brand nd Mao, by Neville—Thom 4 yrs, 7st Olb
(Goodell
Mr. Taylor nd Madame Tsellalleo, 3 yrs, OM ilb.(Clarissoo)
Mr. Sidney's Chicot the Jester. I yrs, est sth .1:4) 3
The following also ran i—Barbars Allan, Adrift. Charcoal.
Tag BOWSIONT BrAIZA of 3NM each, (Oa, mile and
Ulf.)
Mr .1. lalloths Tarn also, 0 yrs, 12st 101 b.... (Mr. Calder) I
leader, 124 alb 'Mr. Miller)
Flibberty Gibbet. llst Mr. Baled) S
Ragman also ran.
Bottinue6 to 4 on Tern Mtn, who woo slily by kkree
thole between wooed and third.
ICizeo I'Len (Handicap) of 50 moth. ; winners
laths. (One
Mr. Wilkinson. Weteall, by Westberbtt Mtr Alderoet,
b yrs, 74 710 (Coates) 1
Mr. Coven Belay C 01441544, 4 yre eat ftlb (Martin) 2
Mr. Mast,rman's SC Alexis, byre, 74 21b
The followuct also ran :—Beever, Castaway, Deeloot. and
Random.

Betting : Eveu no St. Alexis, 2 to 1 apt Wotan, 6 to 1
apt any other. Woo by ten lengths.

CURRAGH RACES.—WsoNzaDAy.
SLIGO Brim.

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