The Express.
London, England, 1867-11-12 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12, 1867.

only ate not bum his skin. but did not even bioge a slight
beard and moustache with which his sable countenance
w..i ornsiLented ; while another held a bundle of Naming
brands under his shirt, and in clone proximity to his naked
flesh, without appearing to sustain any inconvenience.
The performance yesterday at teinoon was only a kind
of rebearml. When the public are invited to be present
in order to witness these marvels we shou'd recommend
' some restraint should be imposed upon t.',o ex", tions
of the performers on the tom toms, whose monotonous
strains are almost more excruciating than the Lideous
melodies by which the performance' of the Japanese
tumblers were accompanied.

*parting intelitinut.

THE SHREWSBURY MEETING.—MoNDAY.
It is questionable if ever Mr. Frail's meeting was kali-
prated under such disagreeable auspices as it was to-day,
.a dense fog hanging over the courae, rendering it quite
impossible for the competitors to be seen until they were
within almost a hundred yards of the stand. The fog set
in on Sunday morning, but it cleared up considerably in
the afternoon, and was not nearly so heavy to-day, but it
was sufficiently thick to be disagreeable, and the jockeys
complained that when they were on the far side of the
course their jackets were saturated as if they had been in
water. The company, however, was exceedingly good
for the opening day, and there is every probability of the
great Salopian reunion maintaining its accustomed pres-
tige. The programme for the opening day contained ten
races, including a match between Moose and Alasley. The
dull and foggy atmosphere necessitated an early beginning;
the first event therefore was set for noon, and the
business of the day punctually commenced. A trio
only put in an appearance for the Abbey Stakes,
and Miss Alice finished a hot favourite at even money.
When the betting opened Brown Tommy was in most
demand, but he displayed so much temper that he soon
became the worse favourite of the three. When canter-
ing to the post ho reared and plunged on to the rails, un-
seating Cameron, who fortunately escaped without hurt.
Cameron, it will'be remembered, fell twice at Liverpool
last week without sustaining any injury, but to escape the
third time in so short • period is a piece of more than
good fortune. The " talent" were not fortunate in their
first essay, as Miss Alice was easily defeated by Adaman-
thea. Moose with 2 to 1 freely laid on him defeated
Alusley in a canter. The Cleveland Plate was contested
fur by eleven of the twenty-five animals coloured on the
card, and the only noteworthy features were the discom-
fiture of the favourites, Janet ltawcliffe and Corporal,
neither of whom were ever formidable in the race, the
issue, within a quarter of a mile from home, being left to
Python, Sir Oliver, and Deceiver, the former winning
cleverly by a neck, the last mentioned being defeated a
head only by the second. L'Africaine, with odds of
I 7 to 4 on her, won the Racing Plate in a
canter from her two opponents, How-dye-do and
Brown Tommy. The Stewards' Cup Induced but four
of the thirt7-three animals left in to appear at the starting
Scipio, when the numbers a ere announced, was
1 posh
freely backed at sto 4, but the others being all backed,
the betting settled down to 9 to 4 agst Mr. Stephenson's
colt, 5 to 2 each eget Lady Pam and Cromwell, and 3 to 1
agst Minster Bell. The favourite commenced badly,
being last until approaching the distance, where he
gradually joined his horses, and won, after a rattling
finish, by a neck from Cromwell. The Queen's Plate, with
three runners, was a perfect farce so far as racing was con-
cerned, as the competitors walked and trotted for quite
two miles, when the actual struggle commenced. Odds of
3to 1 were laid on Mandrake up to the flag falling, but
while running even money was laid on the field ; the odds,
however, were landed by the Liverpool Cup winner, al-
though Cameron had to ride him vigorously from the dis-
tance, as the horse was running in a very slovenly manner ;
he, however, answered with characteristic gameness, and
won by half a length. The Carnival Nursery, with
thirteen runners, was productive of some very
spirited speculation, Citron, with Butler in the
saddle, being an immense favourite at 6 to 4.
Lictor, Mellor*, and Paganini were in most demand of the
others, but the large outlays in favour of Citron frightened
intending backers. The race produced a fine struggle
from the distance between Paganini, Beauty and Lietor,
the "fiddler," although apparently having the wont of
the struggle opposite the stand, answering gamely
to Morilan's determined call, winning by a head. The
winner is a Moe compact made colt, but the issue might
possibly have been different bad not several of the competi-
tors been shut in at the tarn into the straight. Bounce-
away was opposed by Sour Grapes only for the Foregate
Stakes, which she carried off with ridiculous ease, odds of
100 to 6 being freely offered on her. A Nursery Selling
Handicap was won by the favourite, Retirement, after a
spirited finish, by a head only. The sport concluded with
the Wynnstaelter Handicap, which was carried off by
Wild Moor, theW favourite, Chepstow, being no nearer than
fifth. Wild Moor it will be remembered was bought for
a large sum by the Duke of Hamilton prior to the Derby,
in which race he finished a good fourth. He never after-
wards showed an approximation to this form, and was
claimed by Mr. E. Green, after being beaten at Lewes this
summer. Sao:barometer has at last finished him turf

career, having been purchased by Mr. dyke, Stanton,
Shiffnal, Salop, for 1,200 guineas, for stud purposes. Mr.
Eyke Laving bred this grandson of Sweetmeat and
Defamation, naturally entertained a high opinion of him,
and• there is every probability that " Old Sac " will win
additional lustre and honour by his success at the stud.
He is advertised to cover twenty-five mares at 15 guineas
each in the forthcoming season. James Grinishaw was at
Shrewsbury, and although he did not ride, he has suffi-
ciently recovered from the effects of the sprain—caused by
his slipping on the kerbstone while walking—to be able to
appear in the saddle. We are glad to hear that this
popular jockey has concluded an engagement with the
French stable, Count Lagrange having the third call, Mr.
Merry being Grimahaw's brat, and Lord Westmorland his
second master. Full details of the running are appended :
THE Assay ILeancer, of 3 SOTS. each, with 20 added,
for 3-yr-olds and upwards ; winners extra. About three-
quarters of a mile.
Mr. 12. Green's Adamantbea, by Klux of Trumps--Adeline,
Sin, Tst gib ,Humphries) 1
Mr. E. Brayley's Miss Alice, 3 yrs, est lOW 'Butler) 2
Mr. A. liestheote'sßrownt Tommy, 3 yrs, est Mb ,Cameroto S
Betting : Even on Miss Alice. 2 to 1 sgst Adamanthea,
and sto 2 (at first 6to 4) agst Brown Tommy. The latter
in cantering to the post was fractious, and running against
the rails threw Cameron, who however escaped unhurt.
Miss Alice made running, Adamanthea lying off until
approaching the distance, when she drew forward and won
in a canter by two lengths ; bad third.

MATCH, 100, h ft. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Drayley's Moose, by Mountain Deer—Constance,
aged. Percy
(Cannon) 1
Mr. C. Percy's Ainsley, I yrs, 7st (Quince)
Betting: 2 to I on Moose, who made all the running and
won easily by a length and a half.

Tin CLEreLAWDPLATIL (Handicap) of 200 son., winners
extra. About five furlongs straigbt.
Mr. O. A again Python, by Young Melbourne—Wow,
3 Ira 7st Ilb '8 Mordan) 1
Mr. J. P. Craven's Mr Oliver, 3 yrs, est Bib (car get Sib)
(Peppier) I
Mr. Brawn's Deceiver, 4 yrs, 7st lib (H. Covey) 3
The following also ran :-2
alum Corporal Jeanie Dans,
Chflaa, Pram Donna, Squire, Columbine:rad Janet Rawclll7e.

Betting : 3 to 1 'aisiJiinet Rawcliffe, 8 to 1 each apt
Corporal and Python, 7 to 1 each atst Ballet, Deceiver,
and Columbine, and 8 to 1 agst Sir Oliver. Columbine
made play to the distance, when she was headed by the
three placed, Python drawing away at the commencement
of the stand enclosure, and wincing after a good race by
• neck. 4. bead only separated the second and third, the
Squire was fourth, the Corporal fifth, &Unit sixth Co-
lumbine seventh, the last three being Janet Itswoliffe,
Chibisi, and Jeanie Deans.

THE RACING PLATE of 3 sore. each, with 33 added, for
all ages ; weight for age, with selling and other allowances.
About three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Jennings L'Atricaine, by Father ilmmes—Mles Shep-
herd 0400, 2 yn, 65141 b ,llurst) 1
8U K A. Hamilton's Rosa Nara (R 40,, S yrs, Tit 13lb

(Parry) 2
Mr !Walton'a flow-d'ye-Do (COY. 2 yrs, Est 131 b .;Butler)
Betting : 7 to 4 on L'Africaine. How-dye-do made
play, attended by Rosa Nera, to the turn into theatraight,
where L'Africaine passed them both, and won in • canter
by a length ; bad third. The winner was not sold.

THE STEWARDS' CUP of 5 ROM each, 2 (t, with 50
added ; winners extra ; second saved his stake. One mile.
(28 subs.)
Nr..l Stephenentis Scipio, by Leamington—VieNnions's
dam, 3 yrs, lot 1oth
Mr. K. Brayley's Cromwell, 3 yrs, Set alb ,ear 6st 10th,
(Butlerl t
Mr. A. Ileathcotes Lady Pam, 3 yrs, Est 12M .... (VlneU) 3
Ylnstar BeU also ran.

Betting : 9to 4 (at first 5 to 4) apt Scipio, 5 to 2 each
apt Lady Pam and Cromwell, and 3 to 1 apt Minster
Bell. Cromwell was the first off, and held • slight lead of
Lady Pam on the inside, Minster Bell on the left, with the
favourite wide on the right, and they ran thus till round-
ing the turn, where the lot took closer order, Cromwell,
however, retaining the advantage to the distance, where
Scipio joined the leader, and the pair ran • good race home,
ending in favour of Scipio by • neck. Three lenetha
divided the second and third, and Minster Bell was • bad
fourth.

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THE Quiriare PLATE of 100 guineas, for 3-yr-olda and
upwards ; weight for age. Three seise.
Mr. Johnstone's Mandrake, by Weatherblt—Mandragora,
3 yra, sat Gib )Cameron) 1
Mr. E. Bra) ley's Iloose, aged, get 1111 b (Cannon, 2
Mr. Waallow's Christmas Carol, 5 yrs, lit 11111) rr. atalloneri 8
--••••- • • - -

Betting : 3to 1 on Mandrake, 4 to 1 apt Moose, and 10
to 1 apt Christmas CaroL The trio alternately walked
and trotted in company until a mile and a quarter from
home, when Moose broke into a gallop, and made running
clear of the favourite, "the Carol" lying off, until reaching
the mile post. where Mandrake headed Mr. Brayleyi
horse, and retained a clear lead to the half-distance, at
which point Cannon made his effort on Moose, but sus-
tained a clever defeat by half a length ; bad third.

TDB CARNIVAL NURSERY HANDICAP of 10 son. each,
5 ft, with 100 added, for 2-yr-olds ; winner,extra ; seoond
saved his stake. About one mile. (53 subs.)
Mr..l. Smith's Pasautinl, by King of Kent—Melody. id

(8. Montan)
Mr..T. Wood's Beauty, Bnt Igh (A. tilwardo I
Mr. Thellusaon's Lfetor, Bst 'Deacon. 3
The following also ran:—Mariner, Northern Star, Mans,
/Bolus, Mellon, Shrew, Duffer, Morning Sta, Citron, and
Fughnan.

Betting : fi to 4 apt Citron, 5 to 1 agst Lictor, 8 to 1
each agst Mellor& and raganini, 10 to 1 each agst Beauty,
Mariner, and Fn;leman. Paganini and Meliosa were the
first away, but after going about a hundred yards the last-
mentioned was pulled slightly into the rear, and Morning
Star showed in advance of the others, who were in a com-
pact body, with the exception of Northern Star, who
brought up the rear. This order was maintained until the
lot were fairly in the straight, where Beauty and Lictor
owed the leader, Paganini heading Northern Star, and
ing a slight advantage to the commencement of the
stand enclosure, where Beauty appeared to have the best
of the struggle, but Paganini answering gamely Mordan's
resolute call won after a good finish by a bead ; half •
length intervened between second and third. Mariner was
a good fourth, Morning Star, Citron, and Mena, being dose

np next. Thencarae Fogleman and Mama, whoheaded the
others, the last two being the Shrew and Northern Star.
THE FOII24IATE STAKE 3 of 10 soya., 5 ft. ; weight for sp,
with certain allowances. Three furlongs.
Prince lioltykolfs Bounceaway. by Zuyder Zee—Press For-
ward, 3 yrs, Bst 1116 .J Mann' 1
Mr. H. Flight's sour Grapes, E yrs, Ist 121 b .... P Webb 2
Betting : 100 to oon Bounceway, who made play from
start to finish, and won in a canter by two lengths.
A NI:IISERY HANDICAP of 3 nova, each, with 20 added,
for 2-yr olds : winners extra. About half a mile.
Mr. G. Angelis Betirosieut, by bucomeer—Recluse,
Tat 10lb Parry 1
Marquis of Queensberry's Pocket Hayek:abet 211, Milne 2
Mr. E. Green's Peace, set
The fallowing also ran by Newcastle—dun by Colaterdide
—Lateet, Pratt, Glenarm. and Toby,
Betting : 3 to 4 apt Retirement, 5 to 2 apt Peace, and
Bto 1 agst Pocket Hercules. Retirement and Pocket
Hercules drew away soon after starting and ran a good
race home ; but Retirement having the beat of the struggle
from the distance, won cleverly by a head. Peace was •
bad third. Irwell was fourth, Toby fifth, Glenarm sixth,
and the Latest` colt last. The winner was not sold.
THE WYNNSTAT IVJU-TER Its3HIICAP of AO SOTS. each, 3
ft, with 80 added ; winners extra ; gentlemen riders ; pro-
fessionals extra. Throe-marten of • mile.
Mr. E. Green's Wild Moor, by Wild Dayrell—Golden Horn,
3 yrs, tat iolb car. set 1316', ;Edwards) 1
Mr. Jay's Elegam e, 4 yrs, Bet Sib (T. Oballoner; 2
Mr. T. Dawaon's Belmont, 4 yn, llat
( Marquis of Queens berry 3
:
The following also ran Due de Botuvoyne, Rsdbourt,e, and
Chepstow.
Betting : 5 to 2 apt Chepstow, :I to 1 apt Redbourne,
4 to 1 apt Wild Moor, and 3 to 1 mat Elegance. Chepstow
made running, attended by Elegance and Wild Moor, for a
quarter of R mils, when the three placed came away, Wild
Moor winning in a canter by three length,. One length
divided the second and third, Due de Bourgoyne fifth,
Chepstow sixth, and Redbourne last.