The Express.
London, England, 1867-08-22 00:00:00

*potting frittllignut.

HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARD'S RACES.

WwrLrinAY.

There was a much larger attoodance on the course to-
day, and the weather being egaiu favourable, the holiday
people had every opportunity of enjoying themselves and
combining fair sport with genuine pleasure. The six room
which were appqrtioned for the concluding day, although
not productive of fields equal to those of yesterday, were
nevertheless good for • meeting of the character of
Hastings, and led to some animated speculation. None of
the events call for any special remark, every feature being
given in the appended return.
Tot iNNIE,PERS' PLATE (Handicap) of 40 sous. ; win-
ners estra. About five furlongs.
Ste WI Batallue, by lesunlngton —Cynthia
Sir J. Butler's Killarney
Lapidist's Vampire ........ .
Two others also ran

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Betting : Even on Killarney, 6 to 4 apt Vampire, 5 to
1 sgst Cetaline, and 7to I apt Angelica. Killarney was
first aw Ay ,and out out the work with a slight lead of Ca-
*aline, Angelic,' going on third, Ardbeg bringing up the
rear. Approaching the turn into the rtnught, Vampire
took third plue, Killarney leading to the half distance,
where Cataline headed the favourite, and won cleverly by
a length; a length and a half separated second and third;
trait wu fourth, defeated three lengths ; and Ardbeg

A SELLING HANDICAP PLATE of 40 sore. ; winner to be
add for 40 oars. About one mile.
Mr. 11. Wright's Metallic, by Thormanby—Mcertiselma 1
Mr. T. Steven's Laura
Mr. nazter's c by Battle—Lady really
Evergreen Mso ran.
Betting : Even on Laura, 5 to 2 slit the lady Smily
eat, and 7 to 2 each eget Metallic and Evergroem.
THE NURAERT HANDICAP PLATE of 50 airs. for 2r-
aids ; winners extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr. Marsh's Ilelder, by Amsterdam—Madame Wharton 1
Mr .lone+a Spiteful
Mr. Wodson's Peninsula 3
Two others also ran
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Sorrell, Tat "lb. was weighed for by Peppier, and the
number hoisted, but the filly did not ►rrive on the grouud
in tune to start.

Betting : 7 to 4t Heather Bell, 2 to 1 agst Helder,
7to '2 agst Peninsuapla, and 10 to 1 "bar three."
TH6 COMMITTEE STAKES of 3 sore each, with 25 added,
let all ages ; weight forage, with selling and other allow-
saws. About tire furlongs.
Mr. T. Ashmairs c by Vedette—Lady Wilson 1
Mr. Clifford s litunboat

Jewess also ran.

Betting : 2 to 1 on iiamboet,..--aLI 7 to 2 apt Jewess.
THE EANT SUSSEX HANDICAP of 5 ICOV.I. each, 2 ft, with
BO added ; winners extra. About one mile and a half.
49witia.)
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Mr. Wialson's Peveuaey, by Vedette—Flying Duchess
Mr. Lapidin'a Vampire
Mr. Alayu's Knight of Downe
Lydia also ran.
Betting: 6 to 4 agst Vampire, 7 to 4 sgst Pevensey, and
4 to 1 agst Knight of Downe.
A Hurrrens' PLarg, value 20 sore., for hunters, 12st
each ; gentlemen riders ; professionals extra. About one
ask and a half.
Mr. Olneys Dandy 1
Mr Venetian's !Yochum
Itr. J. 211141'a Elephant 3
Betting : 3tol on Duchess. Dandy made all the run-
'deg, and won easily by ten lengths ; bad third.
H01L4138 ARRIVZD.—NeedIe Glll3, Mouchier, Notary,
T►riatocic Suron. Douro, Allow Me. Woodcut, Pearl Diver,
Neroli, Whirligig, Manton, Etiquette, Cromwell, Vasa-
Mots, and l'receptor.

YORK AUGUST MEETING.—WEDNESDAY.
With three heavy days' racing, and daffy important
yearling sales, the York week is • heavy one for turfites
and breeders of blood stock. Mr. Jackson's sale at Fair-
field on Tuesday commenced the business of the week, and
attracted a very large company of gentlemen, and the
number of visitors in the city was greatly augmented on
Tuesday by the constant arrivals of heavily freighted
trains from London and the large towns in the north. On
Tuesday evening Harker s Hotel was the centre of attrac-
tion, but although the subscription room was patronised
by most of the large bookmakers, there seemed no desire to
speculate, and, beyond a few unimportant outlays on
the Blew Handicap, and a small investment on
Viscount at 40 to 1 for the Derby, there wee
nothing doing. For the handicap, Braciamante and Bees-
wing were nominally at the same price-9 to 2 being
offered against either, but if sto 1 could have been ob-
tained. the Chester Cup winner would have received sub-
stantial support. Comers was backed at 7to 1, and
Challenge at • point mom was also inverted on, but the
largest outlays were in favour of Fortnnio, who was freely
backed at 10 to 1 during the evening, from the currency of
• report that the son of Voltigeur and Fortuna had won a
favourable trial with Fervacques. Goodwood was friendless
at 10 to 1, but Fairwind was backed to win • hundred at
that price. There was an evident desire to back Mandrake,
but layers were very wary after 500 to 40 was snapped up,.
sad just before the room closed, eleven " fifties'
were booked. Treasure Trove was occasionally
mentioned, but the offer of 100 to 3 was not considered
tempting enough. Wednesday morning was beautifully
tine, and et an early hour the Knavosinire presented •
very lively appearance, • large number of persons being
present watching the gallops of the hones, the prominent
iurites for the Moe being most anxiously inspected.
lieeevring and Goodwood did a rattling gallop in company,
" the squire's" mare gaining many fresh fnends and in-
spiring her backers with renewed confidence by her ap-
teace and going. The Danbury pair, Seville and
ouTra, also went the entire course at • strong pace, and
the last-named looked in magnificent condition, pulling
up fresh and well. Moat of the other horses
engaged were out during the morning, but it
is unnecessary to particularise the work they did,
as there was no feature worth recording. Before pro-
imeding to the Knavesmire there was a large assemblage at
" Harker's," but no transactions on future events came
under our notice. The racing commenced at 2 o'clock, the
late hour musing a great deal of grumbling from those who
were compelled to idle away their time in the city. The
arrangement was no doubt made to suit those who did not
Lave London until the morning, but it was still very in-
sonvenient to the great proportion of the company, After
12 o'clock the sky became overcast, but although the
afternoon was dull, there was no rain, and the
day was very enjoyable for racing. The company was
very good for the opening day, and the attendance in the
ringincluded all the aristocratic supporters of the turf,
together with the principal @peculators. The enclosure is
so largo and commodious that the absence of any crowd-
ing and crashing is apt to lead to the supposition that the
patronage is not very great. Such, however, was not the
we, the attendance being exceedingly good. The late
heavy rain rendered the Knavesmire heavy going, particu-
larly along the wood-side, but the straight run in was In
very good condition. The Zetland Stakes brought out
eight of the nine entered, queen of Beauty being
the only absentee. Lord Ronald, notwithstanding
lump of weight he was conceding to the two-yr-olds, was
made favourite at 2 to 1 ; but Mr. Porter and followers
backed The Skipper so freely that at one moment he was
almost as good • favourite as the Duke of Beaufort's
horse. At the close, however, The Skipper's price was 1
to 1, the newly and appropriately named Miss Euclid
being the next in demand at 11 to 2. Of
the other Blueslcin only was backed, his owner
taking 10 to 1 about him. The race resulted in
the easy victory of Lord Ronald defeating Laneret, who
finished with a rush, by half • length. The Skipper
was last, when French found he could not defeat the fa-
vourite, or be could have been close up with the second.
Owing to the line being blocked, Forlham, who came
from London by the morning train, did not reach York in
time to ride for the first nee, hence Costanee was en-
trusted with the mount. The Three-Year.Gld Produce
Stakes resulted in a walk over for Mr. Merry's May-
flower, Mr. Pryor's Little Rover saving his forfeit,
and receiving 50 sore. out of the stakes. The
Mail( Duck Stakes nine to • match, between
Mr. Merry and Lord Glasgow, old opponents in
this race. Odds of sto 4 were immediately laid on the
representative of the " white and minima,' and before
the flag fell these odds were increased to 6 to 4. This
confidenee was justified by the result, as the unnamed
colt won cleverly by a length. The Burgundy Wakes fell
to Bertic, on whom odds of 5 to 2 were laid, the Rapid
Rhone's dam colt breaking down, and being stopped
three-quarters of a mile from home. The early hour for
the despatch of our parcel precludes us from saying more.
Tae ZNMAND STAKE' of 5 soya. each, with 100 added;
for all Agee ; weight for age, mares and geldings allowed
albs. ; winners extra. One mile.
Duke of Beaufort's Lord Itonsid, by 1
)Ir. 0. !wpm's Laneret
Mr. !Java'', Blueskio 3
Flee others also ran.

Betting : 2 to 1 afaiLoi.litOnald,ltO 1 opine Skipper,
11 tog west Blue Maid, and 10 to 1 apt ltioeakin.

THZ T;IRKZ-YZ-OLD IitODUCZ STlLaii of 100 /IDYL each,
tt ; for colts, bet 10lb; Mks, list mb ; with untried
allowancea. Two miles. (5 subs.)
Mr. Merry's Mayflower. Ay Thormanby—Stud!nwer. w.o.
Little Rover saving forfeit, and receiving LO so, a out of the
Makes.

THE BLACK Duck STAKES of 1,000 ,ova. each, 300 ft;
for 2.yr-olds; colt., Hat 101 b; 511ies, fit lilb ; untried allow-
ances. Throe-quarters of a roils. (5 subs.)
Lord Glaegow's e by Brother to BIM on-the-Wing (foaled
In 1863.. don by Melbourne—Maid of Masham
Mr. Merry's Sunbeam soft
Betting : 6 to 4 on Lord Glasgow's eolt.

THE licaouNDT &AEU of 100 son. comb, h ft, for
4.yr-olds ; oohs, Set 10lb ; Allies, Bat Ob. Two miles.
(5 subs.)
H. Chaplin's Bartle, brreirmlnater--Queen Mary..
Colt by Brother to Bird on the A inn also ran.
Betting : 5 to 2 on Bank.

THE YORKSHIRE OAKS of 15 10.11. each, 5 ft, with 100
added, for 3.yr-old fillies, 13s. 101 b each ; winners extra;
certain allowances. If mile. (61 subs )
The Nlizquis of Hastings lons
Mr. J Osborne's Romping GUI
Mr blacken:Ws Manger Hell
Seven others aeons

Betting : 100 to lii;s-,Tio 1 apt Tiomping Girl
and Dasa, 7to 1 apt Ravioli, 10 to 1 agst Sarino and
Minster BelL

THe CONVIVIAL fignizo of 10 POTS. h ft, with 100
added; for 2-yr-olds; oolto, 13ot 10ib ; fillies, 8.1 61b