The Express.
London, England, 1867-05-01 00:00:00

*porting flitelligture.

4 ::ESTEIt

there Is no more enjoyable meeting, or one murder more
.aclug Interest, than the Chester reunite. The time-honoured
contest for the great (*.Arian prize—the Cup—hie been pro-
ductive of some of the most nnuerk _de and startling surprises
the turf, that of klealt.in.the Pm, being the moot recent, but
this year the popularity of the Chester ('up with racing men
see ms to have diminished. The public, however. have been
tt it, to their traditional inten-4 In the great 1: :melee race. and
se des Meets/,ling that bona cm:minions have locen com-
paratively a rare occurrence in the money market, almost every
animal is the race has from time to time received support. The
antique town of Cinder on Monday was literally besieged. not
by Fenian, bat by the constant arrivel of racing ...baton then
all parte of the conetry, until all the hotel accommodation
was absorbed. Ew iy arrivals killed time by strolling
on, the walls and on the rare course, which was pro-
nounced to be very "heavy going," iu addition to being
thickly covered with herbage. 'fee evening was delightfully
Gee, and the charming scenery on the balite of the Dee looked
truly beautiful lit up with the rays of the setting sun. the charm-
ing effect being heightened by the netting operations of the ffaher-
men, pursuing their avocation somewhat lazily, but fruitfully, as
they succeeded in landing some splendid salmon. The subscription
ri o ins at the "Grosvenor" were almost untenanted until nearly
ten o'clock, when a few members broil to drop in. bat it was
not until the arrival of the five o cluck express front London
that the attendance could he called even mot:Death Speculation
was comparatively small, lout any information as to the scratch-
ings yid the position of horses in the London market wan
eagerly nought after. Lecturer was wonderfully firm, No to SO
beteg accepted oases that price, however, was offered to
the dose, bat at any advance over the quotation several
hundreelswintid have brew entrusted to the Marquis of Hastings'
represeutative. Miss Havelock, about whom : to I was accepted
in London, was decidedly secoud favourite at S to 1, while Rama
still occupied that mysterious position he has filled for
the last few days. It was currently reported that he was
scratched, which proved Incorrect, and there were offer, to
take 10 to 1 about him but la,yers were particularly shy In
'lulus with Lord Westmorland's home Archimedes was
backed at 9to 1, and 100 to 7 was accepted about /inswing.
Rescue, and Lucifer, the latter to win a thousand, and at 3 to I
a hundred was invested on Lord Si. Vincent's horse for
• place. chance Year was
beaten for a small amount at SO tO 1
on the off of Ids g hiss
stable companion. Archl-
: medes. The Derby betting was so Antall that It is suntan% to
I an, that 7 to 2 was taken about both Vauban and The Rake,
9to I about Dragon, and 25 to I about Marksman, Mr. Merry's
colt being backed for a place at 4 to I. An even " Ility" was
laid between Julius and Marksman, one, two, three,
the adherent to the yellow and black cap offer-
ing' to go on. The weather underwent a great change
during the night, rain falling In torrents for several
hours. This was very unfavourable for the course, which was
already, as we have previously remarked, very heavy going,
' but this dismal state of things improved by the time the sport
I commenced. At the Subscription Roams during the months
there was a good attendance, but wagering was a dead letter,
not a single bet being laid in our hearing. The attendance was
remarkably good for the tinning day, the knodee looking very
enlivening with its usual complement of booths and pleasure
seekers, while the carriages drawn up opposite the stand some-
what modified the otherwise too plebeian of the gather-
ing. Racing commenced at two o'clock aspect
th the Ungrenor
Stakes, which was considered at the mercy of Regalia. Monkey
and Honestish, however, opposed Mr. Graham's mare, Lo-d
liateman's horse receiving some support from the usual followers
of his lordship's popular colours. cdds of 11 to b were freely laid
on Regalia, but as they rounded the bend for home, she was
beaten, Moulsey almost pulliag Jemmy Gehnshaw out of the
addle. Half a dozen only of the eighteen animals on the card
for the Ws snstay Handicap appeared at the poet, and (nonfat
justified the confidence of his backers, who freely 'meted 6 fe 4
about him, by winning easily. The If ostyn Stakes with but four
runners proved the good thing it looked for Lady Highthern,
=by her running at Northampton, where it will be remem-
he finished third to Lady lethal:nth and Suffolk. Odds
of ti to I and 100 to 15 were freely laid on Mr. NayloYs filly, who
quitted her only opponent, Traviata, the moment Challoner
called upon her, and won esally. Lord Bateman ran two, High.
and Belle Sauvege, both stable companions of Lady High.
thorn. Jemmy Grimshaw wearing a yellow jacket and white
cap on the latter to distinguish him from Custance.
The Yana Plate Induced but five of the eighteen
hones entered to appear at the poet, Sycee being
installed favourite at even suoney, but before the close
to 5 was laid against her. The Archeresa was intro-
duced at 5 to 2, but she receded to as much as 7 to 2, which
price was freely offered against her when the fiag fell. Sycee and
the Archness Oily got away In advance of the others, the race
being throughout a match between the pair, but the favourite
could never get on terms with the Archaean filly, who
won by half a length. Kenyon carried 4lb over weight,
' from his legibility to ride set 71b, and not for a penalty
as was supposed. There was some absurd talk about
lan objection against the Archeress filly for not carry.
leg a penalty for her success at Newmarket last week, bat no
such objection was made, nor was the filly penalised, as the
race she won was is private sweepstakes. The favourite. Red
kiband, defeated her three opponents in a canter in the
besterfield Stakes. The winner, originally called Brown Riband,
is by Van •ust of Ornament, the dam of Blue
Mend last year's Danbury Derby Impostor. A selling stakes
with three runners produced a rattling finish between the Sala'
nella colt, with Kenyon up, and the Annie Laurie colt, with
Custance In the saddle, the former winning byes head. The race
was .great gambling one, and the greatest excitement was
manifested as to the result. The Selling Stakes was also won by
a short head, the winner In both the last two races being ridden
by Kenyon. The last race of the day, the Palatine Stakes, re-
sulted in a walk over for Peened Garde. During the afternoon
some spirited and extensive letting took place on both the
Chester Cup and the Derby. Lecturer retained his position of
premier for the first event, 4to I being accepted to £2OO. MW
Havelock, Archimedes, and Lucifer wen also in great
request, the last named being especially fancied for a
place. One of the features of the betting was the retrogression
of Rama, who, after having been backed at 8 to 1, receded to as
much aa 100 to 8 offered. Among the "outsiders" the only two
who attracted any attention were Newland and Weather Star,
about whom 1000 to 30 and 600 to 15 were taken respectively.
Yor the Derby Vauban was In great force, the substsagal bat
of 650 to 200 being taken In 000 band. Hermit had also a coming
appearance, the odds of 9 to 1 meeting with ready takers.
Julius was inquired alter, and would have been supported at 10
to 1, but a 100 toe was the highest price obtainable. The leg
bet of 8000 to 400 about Grand Cross concluded the speculation
of the dee.
011,0arg:401 117•1821 of 10 son. each, h ft, with 50 added for
3.yr-olds and upwards : penalties and allowances. Grosvenor
course (I mile 2 !thong".
Lord Beteman's Mackey, by Teallagnes—ambre, 6
est !lb Orlasiall 1
Mr. liasteneases Hooestish, 3 yrs. On 1161, „Craddock 2

Mr. Graham's Basal* yrs. 911 413 (Ise 7 ex; ( eartfieldj 3
Betting : 11 to Bon Regalia, 66 to 40 apt Bonham and 100
to 8 apt tionsetish.
'ma WYMNITAY HANDICAP of 5 ion. oath. with 100 added;
for 3-yr-oida and upwards ; winners extra. About a ndle. t2l
subs). _ _

Lord Coventry's ClooJerat, by Stockwell—Lady Gough,
4TM bat 71b fit Morgan) I
Mr. J. Barber's Contract, Spa Est Mb 'Gradnell, 2
Mr. T. Masterman's Honesty, 4 yrs, list .... (T. Cballoner)
Three others also run.
Betting : 6 to 4 agst Goojerat, 9 to 4 apt Una., 6 to 1 apt
Contract, and 106 to 14 agst Ware.
Tn. Moans Slangs of 10 soya each, h ft, with SO added, for
2.yr-olds ; colts. Pt bib: and Mlles, bat tab • winners extra.
T. Y.C. (6 furlongs).
Mr. Naylor's Lady Illghthorn, by Stockwell—lndy Elba-
both, gst 61b •Challuner) I
Martinis of Haglap's Travtata, Est 411 b 'Cannon)
Lord Batsman's Bells &wrap, Bst 61h (Orinisbaw)
fugleinan also ran.
Betting: 6 to 1 on Lady liighthorn.

Tms Enos PLATE (Handle2p) of 30 sows, tor 11-yr-olds sad up-
wards ; winners extra. Half a male. (12 cabal
Lord Wilton's f, by Parmesan—Areberses, 3 pa,6et 7th
Mir list IIC enyonj 1
Mr. Markeizzle's nycee, 3 yrs, fist 112 b (las 101 b extra)
gunetm) I
Mr H. D. Trafford's Hundred*, yrs, 121 b..( astable) 3
Two others also ran
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Betting : I to 6 eget byeee, 7 to 2 'at first t sat The
Areberees t, 6 to 1 eget Pantaloon, and 6 to 1 agst C,olumblne.
CHISTZIWIELD STAKES a 6 SOth. lea, With 100 added,
for 3-Ir-olds: erbthers extra. Seven furlongs. (60 subs.)
Marquis of llastloga's Red lUband, by Van Galen—Orna-
ment, 4 yrs, lit fib Itenyon) 1
Lord Stamford's Arundel, 4 yrs, 7st 10Ib (Morrie
Mr. Barbees Bedford, 4 yrs, Est 12Ib 'Cameron; S
Aral also ran.
Betting : 6 to 4 agat Bed alband, x to 1 mat Bedford, and 100
to 30 east ArtutdeL

SEL-ano tersami of 6 eon. each, with 30 added, for an ago,:
penalties and allowances iliree4parten of a mile. (3 subs)
Sir.. Johnston'. c by Yoong lialhonrns—Sstanella, by
Neenulneter (SW, 2 yrs 64t 3lb /Kenyon) 1
Captain Machell's cby rningtoti—Aanie Laurie 6630,,
(enflame) 2
L 03247 tliaatuorland'a Harlequins (430). 4 yrs. An Bth
(Oriradiaw) 3
Betting: sto 4 on the Satanella colt, 6 to 4 agat the Annie Laurie
colt, and 6 to 1 aunt iltriequina
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HANDICAP PLATE of 40 son., for 2-yr.ohls and upwards
winners extra. Fire furlong Cf lobs.)
Lord Westmorland's Crown Prince, by Newminster—
Princess Royal, 4 yrs, 74 Sib (Meidment)
Mr. Brewer's Gentian, Syr, Ant 7lb 'Butler) 2
fir. EW. Taylor's Volbyida, 4 yrs, 7.1 Jackson) S
Hawthorn also ran.
Belting: S to 1 on Crown Prime and 4 to I sot Gentian.
PALATIXI STAKES of b sown each, with 50 added, weight for
age. About I mile I furlong (blobs )

--Mr. T. Euiith's PretiezViedii, VorosTemor—Myetie,
PS, Est 131 E 4;200 (Haworth, vr.o.
Lmer SCRATCHINGS.—CHIWZR Cur.—Caithness., Chepstow,
Bes Mew, fitokeley, acid Dubiety.

ADDITIONAL Altairata.—Rama, Endalelgli, Whirligig, Spend-
thrift, and Van Amburgh.
BETTING ON THE COURSE.
CHESTER CUP.
4 to 1 apt Lecturer It to I 100 to 8 apt Hama off,atter
£156) 11 Bto 1 had
tl to 1 Miss Havelock been taken
land of 7: 140 to 7 Beeawiug tit o'
Bto 1 Archimedes 20 to 1 Leap Year t)
10 to 1 Lucifer ,t) I'oo to 30 Newland t)
1011 to 8 The Rescue (t 500 to 16 Weather Star
and off,
300 to luu apt Liter, 1,2, 3:C
DERBY.
850 to 200 apt Vauban It lOO to 6 apt Julius (off, t
7to 2 7be Rake 20 to 1)
9to 1 Hermit t) 8080 to 400 OrandCroant)
BETTING AT MIDNIGHT.
CHEST= OUP.
9to 2 apt Lecturer 2) 26 to 1 apt Leap Year (I)
7to 1 Arcbimedealf 25 to 1 Weather Star
Bto 1 50 Havelock f,
(I mid of) 100 to 3 Barry
12 to to 1 vv. PAM 3) ford *oft)

100 to tl Lucifer 'it f) 1000 to 30 Finds& fail
100 to 7 The Redeye it; 50 to 1 WA •oit
100 to 7 Beeirwhig (t) 300 toloo Lecturiir. with
20
91 to
to 1 New 1 %Moland (
It` a 'tort (t)
DZIBY.
3to 1 apt Vauban (t &0;
7 to 2 The Bake (of)
9to I Dragon (t)
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id° to 6 Vat Julius 'off, t2O
to 1
20 to 1 Grand Crossit f
ZS to 1 The Palmer ,t,
tidos were the steady support
advance of Weather Star.

10 to 1 Melina ~ti
The chief features of the eve
awarded to Archimedes, and the

ADMIRALTY, APRIL 30. —APPOINTMENTiI. —Sur-
•on—Dr. Daniel O'Connor (additional), to the Pembroke.
Assistant Paymasters—J. Carlisle, to the Fisgard ; E. 8.
M. Power, to the Cumberland. Naval Cadet—C. S.
Nicholson, to the Zealous, as supernumerary.