The Express.
London, England, 1861-03-11 00:00:00

TO THU 101101 Or THE EXPIUOUL

Ste,--Compared with the meetings at Lincoln
and Nottingham, the forthcoming two days sport at Liver-
pool promises to turn out quite brilliant, with its Spring
Cup, Tyro Stakes, Sefton Handicap, and Steeplechase,
the three hundred guineas distributed over these item
having been sufficient to ensure first-rate entries, while, to
judge from the many animals under orders fur Aintree,
the fields will be proportionately large. The other events
in the programme are, nevertheless, of the most insignificant
character, and not until the legitimate campaign coo.
mences at Northampton can we hope for a meet-
ing where the excitement will be kept up from
beginning to end. The Spring Cup, one mile
soil a half, contains a great many who have been
"flattered" by the handicapper, and out of
the fortyaix engaged quite fifteen are talked about as
starters. North Lancashire, 4 yrs, fat 121 b, has been a beg
tinie in the market, and in the position of first favourite,
but being • home that requires some time for preparation
there is still • doubt whether he will put in an apparmce,
and looking at the money eatrusted to him for t e Chester
Cup his starting would be undoubtedly an injudicious pm-
cowling, under the circumstances, even admitting there are
few in the race to compete with him, supposing be is so for.
mirible • candidate in the Ithoodee tourney. Is hi abeenwe
Goddiug's stable may produce the views- in Feodoesinia, 4
yea, est 121 b, and °Alpe, 3 yrs, fist 71b, the latter having run
a very fair hone at Nottingham, considering how her chance
was murdered in the early part of the lace ; while
if they put H. Griroshaw on Feodorowiaa she will
be quite good enough to do for the old horses, with the
exception of Ben Webster, 4 yrs, ist 1016, whose starting is
as doubtful a matter at the writing as that of North
Lancashire. The Trial Stakes, one mile and a quarter, the
Lawyer ran hardly lose, when receiving 201 b for the year
from such four year olds as First Lord, Avalanche, and
Cheesecake; and those who saw him at Lincoln must
make up their Mods to witness a vast improvement should
be figure at Liverpool The Tyro Stakes, for two year olds,
half a mile, contains two good-looking descendants of
Ethelbert in Ethel and the Saxon, the latter being a brother
to King of Kent ; and from the engagements already
made for Lord Albert (who has twenty-six), Bonnibelle,
Neptunus, the Cutler, sister to Cecilia, sod • eider to Mon-
et-Arms, their proprietors must think highly of them. I have
seen few such promising yearlings as Neptune', molt byWea-
therbit out of Athena Panes, that was knocked down
at Mr. Jackson's nod for 350 guineas last Doncaster meet-
ing. and as he looked like running early the stake ought to
tempt him, for his chance is • great one. The Aintree
Piste, five furlongs, and two other handicap plates, one
over half • mile, and the other three furloorracre all
patronised by Hartley Wiotne7, Queen Bee, an ot,
three very fast nags that are leniently treated by the ndi-
capper, more especially the first mentioned, who might
win one, or even two of them, if " eked," despite the
heavy penalties that are ordered. Juliet in the half mile
affair looks his most dangerous antagonist, while Queen Bee
is the only one likely to spoil him in the others.
The Sefton Plate, one mile and a quarter, has
twenty-nine left is, but with the exception of
Gwellyan,Wild Bird, hiedom, and Shugborough, they mall
in the Spring Cup, the result of which will give too strong a
hint of the probable result for me to come to any decided
conclusion at present ; still, Calpe must not be overlooked,
and should she not incur the 916. peetlty, by winniag an
Tuesday, her chance will be • ly " rosy." It might
even occur that her stable depend os Feodorowna in the
Spring Cup, and reserve Calpe for this nice little stake.
The Grand National Steeplechase has promoted such
genuine speculation ever since the weighta appeared, and
the field will be so very strong, that it is more-then ever en-
titled to the distinction of the " feature " at the meeting,
and, however this description of sport may have
declined in popularity at other meetings during
the season, we have a convincing proof that when
conducted at all respectably it still has a host of adhereota.
Mr. Topham was complimented by fifty-four accepting out of
the eighty-thres handompped, the sotry beingextraoodinarily
e
large ; and onwfourth of -these are sap is such "good
quarters," that they all look like " trytog," while the field
will be swelled by several others whose oweers will be con-
tent with the Warm alone of *Maim The Mae of coeutry
is too severe, In emparison with that thinned at the ma-
ty of me ',Ow sweat-elms, for a commit idea to be
formed of the ensioe@ of many candidates 4 looking at
their pronoun performanees, and the four railisiag nearly
all ploughed land, some of the genuine hunters will have a
greater chance than heretofore ; in fact, two or three of
the present favourite@ are likely to be dead beaten before
they get half way, and such outsiders as Bride-
groom, Redwing, /Centime, Brunette, ke., have a fair chance
of upsetting all the "pots." The only stable about which
there appears to be a mystery is Bakhiu's, and that has
Jealousy, Xantbua, sad Chester at Liverpool, the two first
mentioned being freely supported at their present prices.
Both have won their "trials " (they have sever bees
together), and Horses Xanthus, with Bobbin or Kendall
on Jealousy, is said to be the present arrangements as re-
prds their }moseys, which, if true, will augur that Xanthus
antes most money, as Boyce is admitted to be the superior
artist, while Debbie could rids Xsntbus, perhaps, se well
ea aaybedy, from thoroughly knowing the horse. The
of the latter are also nadoubtedly the
be having been third for this identical race
with list in 1858, and also with ithit last
year, so that be must have a great chance
when weighted at Pet fllb ; while it has been doubted
whether Jealousy would stay the distance at a were peas
ever mime she run " nowhere " for the Grand National in
1859, carrying 41b lees than her present in.post. Master
Begot, who has never showed in • public steeplechase, ex-
hibited such • liking for the sport when hunted by his
owner last meson that the party have backed him for a 1
tremendous stake, and while those entrusting their money !
to him compose some of the best of judges, it will be some-
what
surprising if they should be mistaken in their
opinions. Besides, his performance over hurdles at Lincoln
showed be could jump anything that will be required at
Liverpool ; and seeing how he went through the dirt
at Lichfield last August when bea..ing Defender
and Newcastle for a Queen's Plate, while tee'
ground was pretty heavy at Lincoln, the *oohed lad'
at Aintree is not likely to beat him, as it will many others.
He will hays the sasistance of • very careful Met (Mr.
Edwards), and I look upon the "Novice" as the most dm.
germs horse to stand against in the race. The Emperor
vim sot discovered a good steeplechaser in time to be
the candidates for lark year's Grand National ; hut 1
who he won over the four miles at Lincoln. and sub's-
gamily raa esoced to Old Ben Roe (then celled Joe Haley) '
at Birmingham, hie gealifications were set down as A 1, sad
the party thought themselves very fortunate when Mr.
Topham only gave him lOst 21b in this event, especially
as a great improvement took place in him during
the interval of nearly twelve months that elapsed.
Mr. Goodman is to have the mount, and should
anything happen to Master Begot, he may achieve
• second victory over this ...urea ; however, it is
rumoured the pvy has beaten him iu a private spin, and if
that as be taisen as • fair criterion of the two animals'
Mr. Edwania's mount looks the best. The
rireteliwages.
eman will be piloted by one of our best professionals,
G. Stevens, and Waddington is booked fur Ohl Ben Roe,
the partisans of each being equally sanguine that they,
" cannot loose ;" and Freshman has completely sent Colby •
string out of the market by the defeat of Jerusalem in
t.eyatse the other day, it being doubtful now whether either
or Conductor, who have both been in the market for
sometime, will see the poet. Of last year's runners Arai',
Xaathus, Redwing, and Brunette, are altogether, at
their present weights, the former having to meet
them oe 1611 s, 73Ibs, and 22Ibs worse terns respectively 1
, for her victory, and I hardly koow whea to give
. the preference, for they all have the beet of the weights
with Bridegroom, and Kilcock, although the latter bolted,
and did not give us a fair opportunity of judging him. At
I any rate. I expect to see Ireland quite as well represented by
Redwing as Fames will be by Franc Picard. who goes for
a great stake, sod is looked epos by our enthusiastic neigh-
bours (and also his trainer and rider, H. Larnplugb) as •
1 "certainty." I do not forget that Brunette, with 12st up,
went
past the post last year (in front of the second divimoo)
as fresh as though she had only run a mile, and Kaden ex-
pleased away the suspicions that she was not "washed". by
asserting the had been disappointed just before landing into
the winning field, so that Donaldson (or T. 011iver) may run
her into the " place " they so much covet this year. Geese's
stable generally endeavour to mystify the public, and now
the Tattler is kora de coadot, Cockatoo takes his place in the
market, being supported by one or two very cunning blades;
Half-caste (the 'Fleece in 1859) and the Friar of Apehall me
also rumoured as starters, although I doubt whether the
stable will be represented at the Mash by more them one.
In addition to these mentioned in the above remarks,
Doubtful, The Dane, Tom Moody. Taller Gal, or New-
' castle (both in one of the Irish stables), Liwillniede• The
Brewer or Westminster, Cloughballv, The Colonel, Medan,
I Turn Sayers, Irish Emigrant, Sahib, Unknown, and The
! Rover, have all been talked about as "probable starters"
• within the past few days, but I confess to knowing very
• little concerning the majority of them, sad the rumours
that Mr. Thomas will again be on Anatis my very little in
favour of Doubtful, who woo two races for him so cleverly
this year. To sum up, Master Begot strikes me as the
most promising candidate among the favourites, while
Xarithus„ Redwing, and Brunette form • trio that ought to
do good battle for the outside division, and beat the majo-
rity of those at lam than half their prices in the market.—
• I am, he., METEOR.
The meetings which were celebrated in Lincoln,
; Nottingham, and Cloyeetry mot becomidereci as merely pre-
' lades to)ie minims beeinses of the racing mason. They pre-

pared all conditions of Writes for the active resumption of
employment, whilst the issue of the events decided at
them served to indicate the strength or weakness of many
of the principal training establishments. These circling-
steams, and the opportunities which they furnished for
speculation, mused them to excite the transient attention of
the sporting community, but an enduring interest will ,
attach to the meeting which will commence at Liverpool
to-morrow, and which is anticipated with no little eagerness I
and curiosity alike by English, Irish, and French turfnien.
Illsos the extension of the gathering to two days, and since
the Grand National Steeplechase—which still retains its
pristine popularity—has ceased to be the be all and end-all I
of the meeting, the " fixture" under consideration has an•
many increased in importance, until it has become the tint !
really great gathering of consequence of the season. This
year its growing prosperity is still more significantly dis-
played, for on no preceding anniversary was the programme
so attractive, the nominations for the principal stakes
being numerically large, and the character of the animals
engaged being nosed far above mediocrity. Thirteen races
are set for decision, seven being apportioned for the first
day, and six for the second. The meet prominent item in to-
morrow's list is the Spring Cup, to which are appeuded fifty-
seven entries, a larger number than it obtained on
any previous occasion. Although speculation on it has
been very limited, being confined principally to North Lan-
cashire and three or four others, yet the handicap ,
to have been framed with much discrimination, it is
calculated that upwards of twenty homes will go to the
post. Up to Saturday night forty-seven were left in.
The next important event on to-morrow's card is the Tyro
Stakes, which may introduce some 2.yr.olds that are des-
tined to play prominent parts during the season. The
lace will at any rate excite considerable interest, from the
'feet that for this event last year both Dundee and Bic Ben,
first and second favourite* for the Derby, made their first
appearance in public. It is scarcely expected, however,
that two such formidable turf celebrities will be brought
out on the present occasion. To the Tyro there are 26 Domi-
nations, of which the Highland Fling filly is dead, and Care-
lees has paid forfeit. The Trial Stakes, a selling ram, two
handicap plates, and a steeplechase for hunters, are the
remaining on the first day's list.
Th a " legitimate" events comprised is Wedneeday's pro-
gramme wedwindle into insignificance in comparison with
the Grand National Steeplechase, dill they are likely to
siford ample employment to the professional speculator,
albeit they will be disregarded by the crowds of holiday folk
whom the Grand National—tbe Derby of steeplechaaes—
annually attract to Aintree. That this event maintains a
flourishing popularity is proved by the numberof its subscri-
bers ; end the care and impartiality with which the weights
have been distributed is attested by the fact that out of the
83 nominations only 29 declared forfeit.

As a betting race, the Orand National of the present year
bas been eminently enceseshil ; the number of horses that
bas figured in the list of quotations has been unusually
and those bookmakers who commenced operations
sarly have had few causes of complaint. On the first pub-
lication of the weights Anion', the last year's winner, was
advanced to the position of leading favourite, and
although she was within the pest week roper-
seded in the betting by both Jealousy and Master
Begot, abs has, down to the present time, been
supported with much firmness. Both Jealousy and Master
Begot obtained some reputation on the fiat ; the former,
however, Wu bad some practice "across country,"
and has on more than one occasionhowever,
acquitted herself
creditably. Master Bagot's experience is more recent, and
has principally been confined to the hunting field and to
hurdle racing. Still their respective partisans seem very
emilident, sod build their hopes on the fact of their animals
possessing speed, and the comparative insignificance of the
obstacles to be encountered. The Emperor, Franc Picard,
Old Ben Roe, better known by his original name of Joe
Maley, and Freshman are next in demand after the Brat
three favourites. Both Ireland and Prance will as usual
seed representatives into the lista, Redwing, Newcastle,
and Kilcoek in all probability doing battle for the former,
and Franc Picard. Colonel, and Jean du Quesne being the
trusted dummies' of the latter.
It is calculated that the field will comprise upwards at
twenty competitory which will be selected from the fol-
lowing : Brunette, Old Ben Roe, Bridegroom, Antis,
Colonel, Jealousy, Priam Charming, Eanthus, Jean du
Quinn, Newmatk, Sahib, Conductor, Chester, The Em-
peror, Franc Picard, The Dane, Master Begot, Tom Moody,
Longrange, Kileock, Redoing, The Freshman, the Tattler,
Irish Emigamt, Westminster, Cockatoo.

The get noes to be decided on Wednesday, are the
Sefton Kate, which has 36 subscriber., seven of whom have
paid forfeit; a hurdle race far which nine out of 31 are
scratched ; a handicap plate of 40 wn., 10 subs. ; a n
handicap and a seam ram, both of which are unclosed
The pound is is neellent emaditioa, aod the nieetiag is lately
to benatiafactory in every respect.

PROGRAMME OF LIVERPOOL SPRING
KernNa.—To•Nossow.
TH3 TRIAL STA 33/ of 5 awn. each, with 30 added ; 3-yr-
olds, Get 61b ; four, Bst 4lb ; five, Bet 12Ib ; six and aged,
Oat lib ; mares and geldings allowed 31b. Oas mile and a
quarter. (5 sobs.)
44 Age Ass
Istlunlan
Cheesecake
Tax Llyzaroot. Bram; Cur of 100 son., by subscription
of 10 sous. each, h ft, with 60 added ; the second to wive
his stake ; wittier' of any handicap after Feb. 19, 71b extra.
About a mile sad a half, starting opposite the stables. (B 7
subs.)
Aips st lb 1 Age et lb
Muter Bigot
II Lovett A 01 Trothpi
Weatberbound 4 II 01 Vancouver 3
Bucephalus
Ben. Webster
M. Philipps
Oxford 6 7 • Whitewell 3 1
Royal Bovereign .... 4 7 0 ISMS= 3 1
Petra
MIAS* it 0 Mantrap $
Demand 4 7 4 Bandit s
Mist newest A y 6 Prises Royal 3
Jeaeral Her it 74 i Camel Patrick $
firringwell 4 7 4 IPixis $
Rosemead
liacir ll 7 2 illamitarami
1 2 Cape 3
Parmesan
Purloin (Inc. 7111, ag.) ii 7 0 Golden Pippin
Birmingham 1 111 Mille Wright
North Lance bins .. 4 112 Maid of allet4llllll4 4 paid
Feoderowila
Lawyer (h..b.)
Rani Avis
The Prophet 4 110 &Male I paid
Industrious
Edmund Kean 6 610 Lebow 4 paid
Black Diamond (las. Piatissaa
711. extra)
Tus Trio &row of lb soya 'sob, 5 ft, with 100 added
by the lessee' for two•yr-olds ; colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies and
geldings, Bst 7lb : the sewed to receive 30 sous. out of the
stakes; winners, bib extra; starlets twice without being
placed allowed 21b. T.Y.O. (26 subs.)
Lord Courtetzay ma b e Barbel Mr. Fitzhugh's Brother to Ring
does I of Kent
- - - - Me H. Hargreave's lik or be t
byllountainDeer—inheritress
Mr. Jackson'. hr c Neptunua
Mr. Merry's la t Mater to Cecilia
Mr. Merry*. be 0 by Wild bay.
rell Vest
Mr. J. Clebarates b c Lord Albert
Mr. J. Oshornies br f Betsy Carr
Mr. T. Pares b f Bonthelle
Mr. T. Parr's a c inuator
Mr. W. Sharpe'. ch f Pasta
Mixture
Mr. T itpooner's b or br I Mis
Lotta
Mr. T. Stevens's b f Ethel
Mr. J. Baton's b f Card=
(Paid)
Lord Mastoid's b f by °dead% ,
Highland Fling tilted)

Lord Courteney as ch t Screech
Owl
Lord Coventry's Sr e Over the
Sea
Lord Coventry's tor I Sister to
lien-at Arms
Lord ntamford's eh t Revels
Copt. Chrlattee br c Pot Fount
Capt. Slmpson's ch c York

Mr.llarlier's rh e Cutler
Mr. .1. brown's br f by Lord,
Fan. oabera, Markle,
Ramsay
Kr. Buchanan's Tr or TS f. by
Surplice. The Nursaaa

MrMaetwood's ca f Mayflower
Mr. Fawkes' b c

THE WINDEITAT CUP STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 60 SOTS.,
added to • sweepstakes of 5 'ors, each, for hunters, ke. •
124 each ; gentlemen riders, professionals 91b extra ; thou:
that started in any steeplechase allowed 51b ; starters
three times in any weight.for.age hunt steeplechase, and
Dot won, allowed 101 b; winner, at any time of • steeple.
chase, 71b ; twice, or 80 sous, 12Ib ; or ooe value 900 owe.,
Inlb extra, but not accumulative. About 3 miles. (16 subs.)
Age Age Age
Mara i I Napo, • liaharine
Betsy a He
Conrad • Willoughby (b b) a The Warrior .... •
br gby illeasiria—• I Peynion
Brown Bras lib) I C..anou Ball g The Scholar •
Llnkboy
THE Anna Purl of 50 soya. ; winners of any handicap
after Feb. 19, 'Mantra. Five furlongs. . _.

Age at
Tyrant kinc 7lb az) • 8
ilartley Wiutrafty 4 7 1
Mew Artabtana
Owellan
RataArlo
Peecatore
9taaen.Bee 4 7
4 6 U

Age et lb
illtugbarough 3 6 4
Xinasird
ebeasli I 6 2
Amy bellaint 6 2
flawasilw 6 0
leek °Pa a rr)
Brandy
Vhas

Tbe Nan a eii I
A HANDICAP PLATI cri 40
asp otter Feb. 19, 91b extra.

goys. ; Wiaaale el any handl-
Half a mil*. (13 subs.)

_
Al. at lb
nraat lae 918 ertra) 4 8 9
Bartley Maine, 4 8 0
/allot
Trenton
Quees Bee 4 7 2
Madera (lox 9tb
extra)
TRU Ilaumea Onus al 3
all ages. T.Y.C. To ckes am

. .
se lb
Polly ?auburn Ar
6 16
The Quaker
I lientioek
1 L.dy Derby
S 6
Brawl :111W
Coassupuhte
PM each, with 70 added, far
ad mine this evewieg.
mks.

Us Barrow PLAti of 10 sov;: added to a handicap of
5 eon. each, 3 ft; the vinare of say handicap after the