The Express.
London, England, 1862-09-01 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOI OP THE MIMESIS.

Sot,—The triple triumph of Zetland at Stockton
was the only really good three year oldperformance of the put
week, and the Doncaster St. Leger is now as open as it ap-
peared at the conclusion of the York meeting, with no
prospect of further light being thrown upon it. Bonny
Breast Knot was defeated by Zetland when running him
with 1010. the best of the weights, in his last spin. and the
probability is thus very remote of her proving "another
Oilier On." for she must improve at least &stone to Leon
an equality with the cracks. What with the second
"knocking out" of Caractacus, the unsteadiness of Old
Calabar, Johnny Armstrong, and Hurricane in the market,
and the bringing into the betting of such horses as Norroy,
&modelle, Carswell. kc.—whose performances are so very
moderate—the race becomes more and more mysterious in its
complexion, and under such circumstances a tremendous field
may be expected, at least two dozen being on the books at
the present time. None of the cracks have engagements
either at Derby, Oxford, Exeter or Plyrnonth, where the
principal race meetings of the current week are held; ands,
speculators:will dividethemselves—sometaking the two first-
named, and the remainder the Devonshire gatherings—no
very important movements in the market may be expected,
unless a " rush" is organised.
The Devonshire ball will be opened at Haldon (about six
miles out of Exeter) on Tuesday, with &capital two days
programme, the principal handicap being a prize worth
struggling for. It had only eleven acceptances, and one of
these (Fairwater) has since declined, leaving half a score to
cut in for/it, of which Knutsford and Sycophant ore penalised
7 lb. each, and Vinegar Hill 5 lb. Thus there is
nothing in recent running to spoil the affair, and
the distance being over two miles, with a severe
course to boot, it will not do to trust any.
thing but decided stayers. Knutaford can go the journey,
and yet I must stand Paul Clifford in preference, when in
receipt of 201 b. from him, the latter being not unlikely to
discover his most awkward antagonist in the feathered
Breechloader, who appears to like a distance. The Exeter
Stakes, for 2-yr-olds, holfa-mile, must surely be won by
Toni Fool, considering he is meeting Bateman and Countess
with 31b, Surnmerside with tilb, and King of Utopia with
101 b. the best of the weights ; but despite her having so
much the worst of the imposta for the Haldon
Plate, Twilight is sure to be in the front at the finish, as is
also King of the Forest, aged, 9st 71b. An acceptance has
vet to be declared for the Dawlish Free Handicap. The
Mamboed Stakes, for) 2-yr-olds, C furlongs, Cachoca
carries too much weigh: for, being penalised 121 b ;
and Woolcott's stable is consequently pretty certain
to bring out the winner, either in Gunner (2lb extra), Soap-
stone (4lb extra), or Charlemagne, the first-named being
a first-class animal, sod pretty nearly a certainty, for
Golden Bast (3lb extra), and Naomi filly (slb extra), are
the best performers of the remainder. The Nursery Plate
for 2-yr olds, six furlongs, will find The Idea, fist 101 b, a
difficult customer to dispose of. and I can only expect one
of Wooloott's—the:Guoner or Soapstone, fist 21b—to do for
him, this pair being remarkably well treated, considering
their performances. The County Cup. two miles and •
half, is another plum for Atherstone. 4 yrs, gat 916. unless
Optimist, s'yrs, 9st 71b, is in the field ; when the Yankee's
staying qualities will reeder,himdangerous; but if he'has any
form left it may be deemed policy to reserve him for some-
thing better. The other events are out of my latitude ; and
there is little in the Plymouth programme requiring notice,
Tonic, for the Sakti= Handicap, and Loiterer for Her Ma-
jesty's Vase, comprising all the selections I can make.
The Derby. meeting is to extend over Tuesday and Wed-
nesday, but is intrdly deserving of such a diatinction, as the
bill of fare is a very tame one. Only nice have accepted
for the Tradesmee's Plate, one mile and a half, and OA it is
hardly probable that Harlequin and Ottoman will perform
here, supposing they are good for anything, the recent vic-
tory of Beverley makes him appear the bait investment,
even with the 71b penalty. The Chesterfield Plate, for
2-year-olds, six furlongs, may be secured by Taje or Bohemia
in his absence ; and if Fluke cannot win the Nursery Plate,
for 2-rear .olds, six furlongs. her running at Worcester with
Soapstone was a mistake. Cliff 's stable also containing two
other representatives. It is easy to perceive Miss Julia,
aged, lOst, and Astarte, 4 yrs, 7st 91b, are the best looking
in the half-mile Grand Stead Plate ; and if the latter can
get the extra two follow, she will take her own part in
the Sudbury Plate on the second day. The Harrington
Plate, fur two-year-olds, half a mile, will be a difficult job
for Taje, as Erin-go-Bragh. Gipsy Girl, and Merry Hart,
all require some shaking off ; still, considering how easily
he defeated Turcos, Revolver, and Oakapple at Stamford,
and that be afterwards ran a close race with Brick and Tor-
nado at Goodwood, the Newmar Let horse must be set down
as haring shown the beat form. The Chatsworth Plate, one
mile, ought to be picked up by Clenienti, 3 yrs, list 71b,
whatever he may do in the Tradesmen's Plate, fur he is on
his own distance, and the handicapper has been particularly
lenient.

Following immediately on to the heels of Derby, we
have two days at Osfoed, and the meeting seems to have
fairly established itself, the different prises being well
selected. The Trial Stakes, for all ages, six fur-
longs, has claiming conditions, in despite of which
the two best class hones, Valet's, 4 yrs, and Odine,
2 yes, ought to have the Bni h between them, as the
run their most heavily allowed opponents with only 121
the worst of the weights, the young one being the most
trustworthy. Is the Oxfordshire Handicap, two miles,
Magnum Boors, 3 yn, 7M 51b, stands a chalice of sustain-
ing the reputation be went to Goodwood with, as there is a
prospect of a strong jockey being up, and he will not be
allowed to run himself to is stand-still. He is as well in,
too, as in any of his previous races ; and, presuming Be-
douin will be kept for something better, my vote most be
for the strapping son of Steelpen. The Prince of Wales's
Stakes, for 2-yr-olds, half-a-mile, ought to rest between
Royal Stag and the Perfect Cure, the conditious as regards
penalties and allowances giving them so much the best of
the weights with Overture, Zara, and Gipsy Girl.
The County Members' Plate, six furlongs, and
Rifle Volunteers' Plate. one mile, may be woo
by Bolero and Saracen respectively ; but I must
decline all interference with the three minor plates that
have such immense entries on the second day, as previous
running must say a great deal for them. The Oxford Gold
Cup, two miles and a-quarter, is an insignificant item, and
there is raison to doubt whether it will pmve attractive to
Malek or Atherstone, although the latter would have
plenty of time to yet to the post, after fulfilling his engage-
ment in Devonshire. The Stratton Andley Nursery Handi-
cap, for two-year-olds, six furlongs, will prove the feature
of the second day. mid I hardly know where to look for the
winner unless in Zarajat Sib, or The Idea, Eat 10Ib, the latter
having no penalty as yet for her two recent victories, end
a triumph at Exeter would only put 31b more on her back.
The September number of Bally has
_just made its ap.
pearaoce, and I cannot help remarking how crammed it is
with matter turtites cannot fail to be interested is. In-
dependently of the usual " van " load of sporting informa-
tion, there is some amusement to be derived from a perusal
of a short chapter devoted to The Turf Market," which,
with the progressive history of "Charlie Thornhill,"
lightens the matter sufficiently to prevent Raitres Magazt ae
being includedinthecategory of dull monthlies.—l am, lie.,
METEOR.

LATEST LONDON BETTING.-SATURDAY.

ST. LEGER.
7 to 2 apt The Morquia (off)
5 to 1 Ruckstooe (t and off)
100 to 12 Cariabrook (t)
11 to 1 Exchequer (t)
100 to 8 Carat:teem. (off)
100 to 6 Argonaut It and off)
20 to 1 Stockwell colt (t freely)
1000 to 45 HurricAne (t)
25 to 1 Johony Armatmng (off)
25 to 1 Old Calabar (off)
1000 to 15 Norroy (off)
GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP.
100 to 6 agst Caps Flyaway it and off)
100 to 6 Rakeleas mare (t and off)
100 to 6 Duleibella (t sad off)
20 to 1 Fitz• Era (1)
20 to 1 51Ialek (t)
20 to 1 Conuodrum (t)

PROGRAMME OF DERBY SUMMER MEETING.
TOMORROW.
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TEE Taw, &rams of 5 soya. each, wish 30 added ; two.
yr-olds ; colts, sst 10Ib ; fillies nod gelding, 54 ; three,
Bet ; four, 94 3lb ; five, 9st 10Ib ; eix and aged, gat 13Ib ;
the winner to be sold for 6001., &c. One mde. To close
by 8 o'clock this (Monday) evening.
THE TILIDEUEN/ell Pun (Handicap) of 100 soya., added
to a sarespatakes of 15 move. each ; 10 ft, and 5 only if de.