The Express.
London, England, 1867-11-09 00:00:00

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hparttnit intelligence.

LIVERPOOL AUTUMN MEETING.
FRIDAY.

The extraordinarily fine weather, together with the
attraction of the Liverpool Cup, caused a considerable
emersion of visitors, and the numbers of people both on ,
the warm and in the steed and ring were greatly aug-
mented. Many persons had come from London and other .
distant parts for the purpose of witnessing the event of I
the day, and the greatest possible interest and excitement !,
were exhibited on all sides. The races which preceded the '
Cup do not call for much description, Lord Stanford's I'
colours, so rarely seen to the fore in these days, were !I
victorious on Cellini in the Handicap of 40 aovs, and a
limp amount of speculation was evoked in connection
with the event. A Hurdle Handicap, Selling
Steeplechase, and Selling Stakeemade up the remainder of
the introductory sport, and proved fairly interesting.
The race fur the Cup was perhaps one of the most re-
markable ever witnessed. Several of the competitors had
been invested with unfathomable mystery, and public ex-
citement became intense as the hour drew neer for its
revelation. Betting was extraordinarily brisk, and there
was scarcely an animal in the field of eighteen but what
had a supporter to a certain degree. This was in a great ;
measure owing more, perhaps, to the fact of the last public
handicap of any Me being about to bed ed than ,
to the intrinsic • ue of the Make or Be g upon
future events ; for the value of the Liverpool Autumn
Cup is not equal to many prizes during the season whose
rewrites:* regarded with apathy by the public and pro-
duce hut poor and insignificant contests, while the winner
of the event in question has seldom been thereafter • "
home of much note, as it generally has sprung from
an indifferent class, who, for that reason, has,
been turned loose in the handicap. On this
occasion it was somewhat different, for Mandrake has
always run a fair horse, and seldom inconsistently, while
he was called upon to give plenty of weight away to more
than one in the race. Singularly enough last year the
number of runners was exactly the same, and just such I
another outsider won, bowling over however a greater
quantity of hot favourites. Mr. McGeorge, the starter,
took time by the forelock, and mustered his many-coloured
regiment at the poet some twenty minutes before the time
appointed on the eard,aprecedent worthy of future observ-
ance, and punctually to the moment the horses
were despatched upon their eventful journey. It
was a good start, with the exception of Mood-
sey's being left at the post, which made the host of
his admirers, who had backed him most persistently for
some time, look unutterable things, for the horse, though
he did subsequently manage to get off a hundred yards in
the rear of everything, was at once out of the fray, and
finished with not en inch of the distance made up. Knight
of the Garter, Mandrake, and Corporal were the first to
show, the pace already being a clinker, and these were
immediately followed by a small cluster, in the midst of
which was the favourite, Regalia, and the thrown-in
Jeannie Deans. In a few seconds the yellow jacket and
black cap of Merry rushed to the front, on The Primate,
who here made his first appearance after many months' re-
tirement from a rue-course, and who certainly did not,
seem to have lost his speed. Along the canal-aide he gave
way to Scipio, who came into the straight just
trine in advance of some half-dosen who nut so
dangerously together that an accident seemed al-
more impossible to prevent, but the only mischief
Arising from this state of affairs was the extinguishing
of the chance of Corporal, the stable companion of the
victor, who was said to be greatly his superior and if
rumour be true was backed for more money, the hopes of
the party depending upon him. At the distance the'
leaders hung together dreadfully, and here another heavily I
supported animal, Caithness, had his quietus by being
completely shut out, when Knight of the Garter shot out,
and appeared to base the ram at his mercy, but Mandrake
being ridden vigorously be caught the " Knight," and won
• most exciting contest by a neck. It may be seen that
Knight of the Garter carried 41b extra to benefit by the
services of Challoner, and that no doubt made the differ-
ence to the result. The remaining items—the Whitefield I
Nursery and a Welter race—may be briefly dismissed ;
Beeline beat a good field in the first-named race, and a
most exciting finish resulted in two heads only dividing
the first three. Appended are full particulars of the day's
sport ;
THT SZLLING RATTHCAP STZEPLECHAST of 50 SOTO •
winners extra; winner to be sold for 50 sees. About.
three miles--startieg at the Canal point. (10 subs.)
Mr. R Walker's Love in a Mist, by ltartext—Wlnp of a
Dove, by Blrloatcher, aged, 104 Illb envier) I
Mr. J. Miunford's Iconoelag, 6 yrs, list Sib 'Owner 0
Mr. Barber's Atalanta. I vra, lest Illb (Morns) 0
Betting ; 7to 4 on Lave in • Mist, 2to 1 apt Atalanta,
and 7to 2 apt Iconoclast. The favourite led to the water
jump, which Iconoclast refused, and Mumford finding
several succeeding attempts ineffectual, he walked his
horse back to the enclosure. At the first fence into the
country Atalanta refused, and not being further persevered
with, Love in a Mist cantered in alone. The winner was
bought in for SO putout.
_ _ _ _

Tits Hrunts tlatintear of 5 Dove. each, with 40 added;
winner, extra. One mile and a half, over four flighte of
hurdles.
Mr. K Green's Coleus°, by Rocket--Schism, 1 yrs, 3st Alb
itlphlck, I
Lord Poulett's Kndslelgh, 5 yrs lid ;Mr. Edwanlio 2
Mr. J. DLtou's Ititaterueot, 3 yrs, Bit lit Gilbert) 3
Knave of Trumps suul Ilumphry Dairy also ran.
Betting : Even on Lord Poulett's pair, and 2to 1 apt
Excitement, and 100 to 30 apt Colenso. The latter made
play from start to finish, and won in a canter by two
lengths from Endaleigh. Excitement was defeated a
length from the second, and Humphry Davy was a bad
fourth. Knave of Trumps refused at the first flight of
hurdles, and although he got over eventually, he was
beaten half-a-mils.
HANDICAP Puns of 40 goys., for 3-yr-olds and upwards ;
winners extra. T.Y.C.
Lord Stamford's Cellos, by Nesrmloster—Queen Bee, 3 yrs,
tat Mb
Mr. HinglaannE King 1111, 4 yrs, Oat sib
Lord Weatinarliu}d's l'lpto, 4 yrs, 7st 1211,
The following also ran :—Tortuga, Indian Star, and Belmont.
Betting opened at 5 to 4 on but closed at evens against
Ceiling, 2 to 1 apt King Hal, and 6 to 1 " bar two."
King Hal next the rails made the running with a slight
lead of Ulphus, the favourite waiting on the pair till
reaching the distance, when she came away and won in a
canter by a length and a half. Half a length separated
the second and third, and a similar distance third and
fourth, Tortuga'being in the latter position. Indian Star
was fifth, and Belmont last.
THE Stunt° Brage.:4 of 3 goys. each, with 40 added. for
all ages ; weight for age ; with penalties and allowances.
T.Y.C. (6 subs.)
Mr. Johnstanea lona, by Dramour—Barbarina ;310.,
3 yrs, Wit 71b. ;Cameron 1
11r. J. Watson's Popguni K.M, 2 yrs, flat 9lb . . Butler) 2
Mr. Price's Phantom Sail 42n, 3 yrs, sat 3lb ..',Hurtable 3

Verity also ran.
Betting : Even on Popgun, 5 to 2 apt Verity, and 1 to
1 apt lona. The favourite made play, closely followed b
lona, upon whom Cameron made a desperate effort, and
catching Popgun in the last stride, won a line race by a
short head. Half a length separated the second and third,
and Verit,y was fourth, beaten off. The winner was sold
to Mr. W . Scott for 60 guineas.
Toe DVERPOOL AUTUMN CUP of 200 eon., added to a
Sweepstakes of 25 son. each, l! ft • winners extra. Mile
and a half. (101 subs, 61 of whom declare, and pay 3 son.
each to the fund.)
Mr. Johnstone's Mandrake, by Weatherhit —Mandragora,
3 yes. Oat 10Ih ,J. !Indent.) l
Captain Machell's Knight of the Garter, 3 yr 7st Sib car
lit 10th) T Challouer;
Mr. W. G. Bennett's Tang, 6 yrk bet S. Montan)
The following also ran :—llonlerry, Regalia Caithrters, Pearl
Diver, The Corporal, Newland, Primal& Honesty, The Peer. Pair
Wind, Jeannie Deans, Secrecy, New Guinea, Scipio, and Tribune.
Httndenkh was smith oat at 11.55 a.m. on the day of the
race.
Mr. Johnstone declared to win with The Corporal.
Betting : 100 to 30 agst Regalia, sto 1 apt The Peer,
7 to 1 ant Honesty. 100 to 8 each apt Moulsey and Caith-
ness, 100 to 7 apt Knight of the Garter, 100 to 6 apt The
Corporal, 20 to 1 each apt Mandrake and Pearl Diver, 25
to 1 each apt Primate and Scipio, 33 to 1 each apt Dalby
and New Guinea.
Place Betting : Even on Regalia, sto 4 apt The Peer,
6 to 4 apt Honesty, 2to 1 each apt Mousley and Caith-
e3 to 1 apt Knight of the Garter. 4 to 1 apt The Cor-
, 5 to 1 apt Mandrake, 6 to 1 each apt Primate,
r. Diver, and Scipio, 7 to 1 apt New Guinea, $ to 1
each apt Dalby and Fair Wind, 10 to 1 apt The Tribune.
After cantering, the eighteen competitors assembled at
the starting-post twenty minutes before time. I Mr.
WGeorge, however, kept them until 2.20, when, with the
exception of Moulsey, who broke a stirrup-leather, and
was left so far bebiad that be never took any part in the
race, a capital start was effected. Knight of the Garter,
The Corporal, and Mandrake rushed to the front the nio-
meat the flag dropped ; a cluster, in which were noticeable
the colours of The Primate, The Peer, Newland, Regalia,
Scipio, Fair Wind, and Jeanie Deana following at the heels
of the Middlebam pair ; the rear rank comprising Secrecy
and Pearl Diver, except, of course, Moulsey, who was fully
a hundred yards in the rear of everything before the com-
petitors had fairly settled into their places. Although
Knight of the Garter, The Corporal, and Mandrake com-
menced the race at a good pace, they were quickly passed
by The Primate, who took up the running ere
New-
Led, had proceeded 200 yards, having as attendants New.
, Mandrake, The Peer, Regalia, Scipio, Fair Wind,
and Jeanie Deans, The Co 1, having been pulled bath,
occupying a good plan at the head of the succeeding divi-
sion, who came along in a compact body, except Secrecy,
Honesty, and Pearl Diver, who were the " whippers-in, '
a long way in advance, however, of the beaten-off Ifoulsey,
who, toiling in the rear, made up no ground. Approach-
ing the Canal turn, Knight of the Garter on the Inside—
that is, next the rails—drew clean to 7. k. Primate,
and simultaneously with this change Scipio was observed
to make a move to the trout ; Caithness at the same time,
taking advantage of an opining, swanned a prominent

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position with the leaders, the colours of The Peer, Regalia,
thy, New Guinea, and Tribune beingperceptible amongst
the forward lot. Along the Canal side The Primate term de-
prived of the lead by Scipio—whose colours, though widely
different, were mistaken for those of Honesty—and the
bookmakers' horse rounded the turn into the straight half -
mile from home with but a very slight advantage of The
Primate, The Peer, Caithness, Regalia, Knight of the
Garter, Dairy, Mandrake, and The Corporal, who came
round the bend in such close company that a scrimmage
appeared inevitable. Although each of the jockeys used
every effort to avoid an imminent collision. The Corporal
was knocked out of his place, and could never regain a front
position. Scipio carried on the running fairly into the
straight when it was taken up by The Peer, who was
followed by Knight of the Garter next the rails, and
Regalia in the centre of the course ; between the pair, but
slightly in the rear, came Mandrake and Caithness, in
whose track were Dalby, The Primate, New Guinea,
Tribune, and Honesty. At the distance the leading
file hang together, completely shutting out Caithness+
sad The Peer, while Regalia being at this point beaten,
they dropped into the rear, Knight of the Garter taking
up the running. Until reachi the betting ear-lotus
the result looked a certainty for' The Knight," who was
there challenged by Mandrake, and, the extra 41b put up
to secure the services of Challenge telling its tale in the
last hundred yards, little Hudson was enabled to get up
with the despised Mandrake, who won a most exciting
race somewhat cleverly by a neck. Dalby, • ly
ridden from the distance, finished within a head of Knight
of the Garter, and Caithness was only a length in the rear
of the twine Chester Cap winner. New Guinea was fifth,
ITribwao sixth, Honesty seventh, The Primate eighth, and
The Peer ninth. Amongst last of the pulling up lot
was Pearl Diver. Mon , who never got within 100
'Yards of his opponetts, walked in with the crowd.
Tin WHITSPIELD NURatia HANDICAP of 5 sera each,
$l. (to the fund), with 50 added. T.Y.C. (15 cubs.)
Mr. Fostwood's lirollna, by gettledrtua or Hubert--
Nradne, 844 41b (Snowden) 1
Mr. H. (boater's Northern Star, Tet, ne
Sir H. de Trallonts Mignonette, SAM (Kenyon 3
The folkmlng also ran : Purveyor, Ifeeestnianus, Timaru,
Brenda, Camillo, Adamant, and Footlight.
Betting : 5 to 2 apt Purveyor, 4 to 1 apt Brenda, 9 to 2
apt Northern Star, 7 to 1 apt hyaline, 8 to I each apt
Adamant and Timarn, and 10 to I each apt any other.
Mignonette made the running, followed by Eyeliner and
Brenda to the distance, from which point a fine race en-
sued, rendered still further exciting by Northern Star
joining Bodine at the Stand, Mr. Eastwood's filly winning
by a head only, and the same distance separating second
and third. Purveyor was placed fourth, Brenda fifth,
Footlight sixth, Camillo seventh, and Adamant last.
A WELTZB HANDICAP of 5 sorra each, with 25 added;
jockeys 51b extra. 1 mile. (7 subs.)
Mr. J. Dixon's longham, by Rattle—Subterfuge 4 yrs,llst
:Captain Barclay) 1
Mr. Can's =vire, 3 yrs, lOstslb f in. Mb ox.; *lnowdeu; 2
Mr. J. Dixon's Excitement, 3 yrs, Set 12.1 b Mb ex. )
(S. Adams) 3

Thentisto also no.

Betting : G to 4 on Elvire, 7 to 2 agst Langham, and 5 to
1 agat any other. Tbemisto made play to the distance,
where Lea ham took up the running, and, being joined by
Elvire, a fine race ensued between the pair, ending in
favour of Longhair) by half a length ; three lengths be-
tween second and third. Themiato was placed fourth.
I THZ BILLING NURHZRY HANDICAP did not filL