The Express.
London, England, 1867-08-23 00:00:00

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YORK AUGUST MEETING.-TurnDAY.
THE GREAT EBOR HANDICAP DAY.
The near approach of the great race of the meeting was
marked by the increasing excitement in the city on Wed-
mods), night, when • large crowd of persons assembled
outside " Harker's" at an early hour. while the bar and
lobby of the hotel were also crowded with sporting men.
Every scrap of news appertaining to the priecijaal favou-
rites for the Rho, was eagerly discussed, and the slightest
variation in the market was immediately communicated
to the crowd outaide, and thence to all the sporting houses
in York. The subscription-MOM was for a bog time but
scantily patronised ; the proceedings, himever' were
important, particularly thou on the St. Leger and Derby.
It was evident that a commission was out in favour of
Hermit f it the Doncaster event, as • large speculator coin-
sleeted tilting all the six to fours obtainable, and after
investing close upon • thousand pounds at that figure,
was content to take Zeo to 200 about the Derby
winner. Vauban would have been backed at any-
thing over 7 to 2, but 1000 to ::000 was the
highest offer against him. Challenge, from the
fact that the Marquis of Hastings had purchased him, was
" nibbled" at. but there was nothing reliable in the
trunuctions, 'as his new owner refused the 1000 to GO
offered against bin), although be expressed his willingness
to accept 25 thousands about the son of Trumpeter. The
betting on the Ebor was unmarked by any feature be-
yond the feet that the Marquis backed Gooier., to win se-
veral thousands at 9 and 10 to 1. The Lkrby wagering
was remarkable for the support awarded to Lady Eliza-
beth, who was backed for :Mi. at 8 to 1, that price not being
forthcoming Nickers were content to take 15 to 2, assns
eventually that quotation was absorbed, 7 to I only being
offered on the field. The Whitewall horse, Viscount, who
has appeared prominently in the Derby betting of late, was
subjected to great hostility-60 to 1 being loudly offered
@garnet him ; and to show how serious were layers in their
intentions, a gentleman was accommodated with 10,000 to
150 immediately he expressed his willingness to accept that
bet. The attractions of the For Handicap day were largely
increased by the admitted fact that the rue was one of
the most open on record, owing to the excellence of the
handicapping. Backers of horses were fairly puzzled
where to bestow their favours, and so diverse were opinions
that scarcely any two predictions were identical. Mr.
Johnsoneannot possibly be over-complimented on the emi-
nently satisfactory results of his calculations as to the
bolus' abilities. The morning opened wenn and bright,
but towards noon the sky was clouded, and the air became
exceedingly close and sultry. The indications of the
" Ebor day "were early manifested in the city, owing to
the continuous arrival of heavily laden excursion and
special trains, and the holiday visitors occupied their
morning in strolling through the street., end even in
organizing expeditions to the dizzy heights of the Minster.
The company was largely augmented, as was especially ob-
servable in the crowded state of the city and the commotion
in the main thoroughfares. " Harker's" hotel was the chief
rendezvous, and the nor Handicap created more excite-
ment than any similar race for many years, reminding
us of the most prosperous days of the Chester Cup.
As already mentioned, there had been some heavy
betting on the previous night, when the Ebor Handicap
and the Doncaster lit. Leger led to the investment of
some thousands of pounds. Consequently the market was
comparatively languid in the morning, and little was done
before reaching the course. After settling" had been
disposed of, 100 to 15 was offered on the field, and it was
difficult to discover which was favourite of the three,
Challenge, Beeswing, or Bradamante, hut on the course a
steady demonstration set in against Challenge, who de-
clined to Bto 1 offered in some instances. Owners was
very firm, and 8 to 1 was accepted as soon as members
assembled in the enclosure, a well.known commissioner
being busily engaged in accepting that price about her to
all the money that could be got on prior to the first race.
Fortunio and Mandrake were equal favourites at 10 to 1,
the pair being for some time the most fancied of the
" second" division. Treasure Trove was backed by some
shrewd judges at 100 to 7, and 20 to I was for some time
offered against the friendless Goodwood, until • reaction
suddenly set in in his favour, 2,400 to 200 and 2,000 to
200 being booked about him, followed by smaller
investments at the latter price. Another fee-
ture in the betting was the " coming " of
Dolby, whose owner accepted 1000 to 70 about him several
times, mid there was a rush immediately on the Chester
Cup hero, at the " lists." The Marquis of Hastings (whose
actual ownership of Challenge, it should be mentioned,
did not commence until after the Ebor Handicap) backed
Comers immediately at 8 to 1, and Challenge at a point
less. thus somewhat reassuring the early hackers of the
last mentioned. Racing very properly commenced half an
hour earlier than on the opening day, but the three races
preceding the Ebor were watched with but little interest
by the general body of the company, who evidently were
attracted to the Knaresmire for one race only. The atten-
dance was very great, the course being lined on either side
by immense crowds, while a large number of carriages and
other vehicles were drawn up on the far side of the
course, the " block" extending nearly to the turn. The
Ebor Handicap was appointed for fire minutes past three
o'clock, sad when the numbers were displayed it was seen
that there were 15 runners, • larger number than had been
calculated upon, the only absentees from the card being
No. 6, Retrousse . • No. 8, Ledy Vane ; No. 11. The Peer •
and Na 18, Leap Year. At the last moment, the excite-
ment was intense, and the betting was carried on to the close
with the greatest spirit imaginable, Beeswing leuingoff first
favourite at 5 to 1. while next in demand were Mandrake
and Challenge at 7 to 1 each ; Gooier* and Bradaniante
had also 8 to 1 taken about them respectively. The Duke of
Beaufort was represented by Seville and Gomera, the
first-named being started to force the pace for her stable
companion. Minster Bell was set to do a like office for
her associate, Mandrake. These two pioneers, directly the
flag fell, rushed to the front, and made the running very
strongly, but in the straight the race seemed entirely at
the mercy of Berawing, who was pulling double at the
distance. Prior evidently considered he could win as he
pleased, and waited and waited until the backers of the
favourite were placed on thorns. The jockey, rule:slim-
lating the pace, allowed his mare liberty, and in the
meantime Cameron, on Mandrake, crept up next the
rails, and Prior, perceiving the danger when too late,
called upon his mare; but the mischief was perpetrated,
and, amidst a perfect scream from the ring, Man-
drake was seen to get up in the last stride of
all, and won by • bead, Comers being third,
beaten • length. The result created an immense sensation,
as it was evident but for Prior's remissness Beeswing would
have won very easily indeed. After the raw the jockey
confessed that he had not seen Mandrake until too late,
and It is needless to say that Mr. Heatheote and his trainer
were much chagrined at the upshot. Mandreke, it will be
remembered, was third in the Brighton Stakes and second
to Pearl Diver for the Lewes Handicap, and though he
unquestionably won by one of the greatest " flukes" ever
recorded, the success of Mr. Johnstone'scolours gave much
satisfaction, especially among the north ceentryinen, as
the winner is • Yorkshire hero. Time does not admit of
further introductory remarks, as and return of the days
ranging is appended.

TillEsoa ST. LIOIR of 23 sous. each, for 3-yr-olds ;
colts, Nat 10Ib ; fillies, Nat :sib ; winners extra. One mils
and three-quarters. (7 subs.)
Mr. IL W. Cameron's Locbaber, by Newmlnstm, out et
Vesta, by /Rockwell
3ft. Paynes Tremble
Betting: 9 to 4 on Tremble.
THE RAWCLIPWE SWARD+ of 10 sows. esch,h ft, with 50
added, for 2-yr-olds ; colt., Mat 101 b filllso, Nat 71b
penalties, and allowances. T.Y.C. (11 sob..)
Mr. Jones's Janet Rancllffe, by Stockwell—Blonde/kJ
Mr. R. Harrtson's Timarn
Mr. R. 11. Jones's Camille g
Welton also ran.
Betting: 7 to 4 apt Welton, 2 to 1 apt Timers, 4 to 1
apt Janet Raweliffe, and 5 to 1 apt
Tana FAlagtILD STALKS of ]0 movs. each, with 100
added, for 2-yr-olds, 74 ; 3-yr-olds, Sat 12lb: penalties
and allowance.. Three-quarters of a mile. (16 subs.)
Mr. Johnstone's Mercury, by Lanibtoo—Starlight
Mr. Lincoln's Lams 2
Marquis of Hastings' Ines 3
Two others also ran.
Dettng : 5 to 4 on Dimas, 5 to 2 a„mt Ism, and 9 to 2
apt Mercury.
Ter GREAT EBOR HANDICAP STARES of 200 ears., added
to a sweepstakes of 20 'ova each, It ft, 5 only if declared ;
winners extra. Two miles over the Old Course. (62 subs.,
2.1 of whom pay 5 move. each.)
Mr. Johnstone's Mandrake, by Weatherbit—Mandragora I
Mr A. Ifenthente's Beeswlng
Duke of Beaufort's Oomera 3
Twelve others also van.
Betting: sto 1 apt Beeswing, 7 to 1 each agst Challenge
and Mandrake. 8 to I each apt Bradarnante and Comers,
10 to 1 each apt Ailesbury, Goodwood, and Dalby, 11 to 1
set Fortunio, and 100 to 7 each apt Treasure Trove and
Sealskin. At the first attempt an even start was effected,
but before half a dozen strides had been traversed Minster
Bell and Seville simultaneously rushed to the front, to
Serve their stable companions Mandrake and Comma. The
pair, head and head, raced away at a rattling pace, being
soon a dozen lengths in advance of Fortunio, Aileahury,
Treasure Trove, Goodwood, Mandrake. Sealskin, and Aek.
worth, who lay slightly in advance of the ruck, the rear
division consisting of Beaming, Challenge, Comma, and
Dalby, running nearly abreast. Oppoaite Dunghouses
Seville drew away from Minster Bell, and as she ap-
proached the plantation was fully three lengths ur
advance, the general body of horses having undergone
little change, with the exception that Treasure Trove
headed Ailesbury and Fortunio by about half a length.
Along the plantation aide Seville mad Minaterßellgradnally
gave way, leaving Treasure Trove with a alight lead of
Aileabury. Goodwood. Fortunio, Sealskin, Mandrake, and
Brad mante : Beaming, Ilalby. Challenge, and Comers
wyadnally closing with the leading division am they rounded
the lsed into the straight. Alleshury, Sealskin, and
Why wens the first to give way, Treasure Trove now
Ire' t
on tended by Goodwood, Fortunio, Bradamante, and
Mdrake the inside, and Challenge, Beaming, and
Coon the right, and thus they crossed the road,
whole Goodwood, Fortunio, and liradamante hung out
swish of distress. A quarter of a mile from
ieme Bemiring, full of running, ran up to
Tremors Trove, who almost Immediately gave way,
the mars going so well that she seemed to have
the ram in hand, although Mandrake, lying next the
mile was in dangerous proximity, allowing fur Cameron's
sssolate finish, while Clams began to draw 'onward se