The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-05-13 00:00:00

THE RACES.

LIVERPOOL CRAVEN MEETING, 1836.
(Lord Stanley and William Blundell, Esq., Stewards.)

These races commenced on Wednesday. The weather, which
Was within the last week both cold and wet., suddenly changed
to a succession of fine May days, making the ground of the fine
Aintree course in the very best condition. The morning of
Wednesday was most beautiful, and numbers were induced by
the beauty of the day to visit the course who otherwise would
have staid at home. Towards eleven and twelve o'clock vehi-
cles of every description, containing both ‘• prog" and pas-
sengers, began drawing towards the place of meeting. One or
two boats, also fitted up for the occasion, and carrying a band
of music each, started for the convenience of passengers from
the Canal Basin, and were crowded to excess. About two
o'clock, the time announced for starting the first race, the grand
stand began to fill, and the course to present a bustling, crowded,
and lively appearance, the usual refreshment booths, stalls, and
games being there in abundance. Soon after two o'clock we
observed about forty or fifty ladies on the grand stand and
crowds of gentlemen, whilst numerous carriages, gigs, and
horsemen were driving about the course. The various other
stands were also crowded with " the undistinguished throng,"
and presented a gay and lively appearance. rhe .course now
became excessively crowded. A number of the Liverpool po-
lice were stationed about to keep order and frustrate the hopes
of any of " the light-fingered gentry" who might have visited
the course to " forage." We have not, heard of their, succeed-
ing in their vocation. All passed off with the greatest order
and regularity. We witnessed several of the surrounding gen-
try on the course, and the usual number of sporting physiog-
nomies.
The bell rung for the first race for the Aintree Stakes at
about a quarter to three o'clock. Donald at starting took the
lead about three lengths, followed by Tom Shipman, and Bella,
Bravo, Lena, and Reuben abreast. Tom Shipman and Bella,
however, soon came up with him and passed him, Bella taking
the lead by about half a length, and a beautiful contest followed
between these two. Within fifty yards of the winning post
Toni Shipman made a push, and came in winner by about half
a neck.

For the Wilton Stakes Teniers and Ermina only started.
Teniers took the lead at starting, and a beautiful contest en-
sued. About one hundred vaids off the winning post Teniers
made a push, and came in first by about two lengths.
The race for the Tradesmen's Cup (a very costly and beauti-
ful piece of plate made by Messrs. Barnett and Co.. of Lord-
street,) was the grand race for the day, and much betting
took place on the result. General Chasse was the general
favourite. There was much betting on the Queen of Trumps,
and a good deal of disappointment and money lust, by those not
in the secret, at her not starting, Tanworth, -Verbena, and Fop
were also favourites, and four to one on the field against the
General were readily given and taken. Inheritor also stood
very high in the betting. At starting Tan worth took the lead,
but soon gave place to Inheritor, followed closely by General
Chasse, and the contest for the remainder of the race was mainly
between these two horses. For the last half mile the running
was very severe, the General pressing close on Inheritor, who
struggled hard to keep the lead. Within a hundred yards of
the winning post the contest was beautiful, the spectators evinc-
ing the greatest excitement by cheering the respective horses.
The General, however, maintained his high character and
"shot ahead," winning the race by about a neck amidst the
loud acclamations of the assembled crowd.
The last race was for the Maiden Plate, the winner to be the
best out of three heats. In the first heat Lady Blessington took
the lead, followed by Doubtful and Silvio three or four lengths
behind. Silvio continued to lose ground, and barely saved his
distance. Doubtful came in first after a hard contest with Lady
Biessington.—ln the second heat Silvio took the lead, followed
by Lady Blessington, and Doubtful last. Doubtful made up
his distance, and the contest Iyas a hard one between him and
Silvio, who, however, maintained the lead throughout, and won
by half a lath.—ln the third heat Silvio again took the lead,
followe4 by Doubtful, and Lady Blessington last. The contest
was through the whole of the race between the two former, and
after some hard running Doubtful came in by about half a
length, thus winning the plate by being the winner of two heats.
In the last heat there was considerable whipping on approaching
the winning post on the part of both Doubtful and Silvio.
Subjoined is a statement of the first day's sport.

Futsr DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY Il.—The Aintree Stakes of 15
soya each, with 20 sovs added. One mile and a half
Hon. E. M. Lloyd Mostyn's b c Tom Shipman..Wra. Jones 1
Sir J. Boswell's b m Bella 2
Mr J. N.anney's b c Bravo .. 3

Three others started.
The Wilton Stakes of 50 sovs each, h ft, with 50 sovs added by
the Proprietors of the Stand, for three year old fillies. One
mile and a halt'. 6 subs.
Sir R. W. Bulkeley's ch fby Teniers. Darling 1
Lord Derby's ch f Erminia, by Langer 2
The Tradesmen's Cup, value 100 sovs, with 100 soya in specie,
added to a Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 10ft. The
second horse to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes. Two miles.
Sir J. Boswell's ch h General Chasse Holmes 1
Mr W. R. Ramsey's blk h lnheritor%. 2
Mr E. Peel's ch h Tanworth
Three others started; thirteen drawn.
A Maiden Plate, value 50 sovs, for all ages that have never won
£5O before the day of entry. Heats, two miles.
Mr Dawson's ch c Doubtful, by Muley Lye 1 2 1
Sir J. Boswell's b c Silvio
Mr Nanney's b f Lady Blessington
SECOND DAY—THURSDAY.

The day proving exceedingly fine, the-number of persons on
the course was quite as great as on Wednesday. We are pre •
vented by a press of more interesting matter from giving more
than a stateinen of the result of each race, which was as follows :
The Liverpool Spring St. Leger of 25 sovs each, with 50 sovs
added. For three yrs old colts, Bst 61b; fillies, Bst 31b. One
mile and three-quarters. The owner of the second horse to
receive back his stake.
Hon. E. M. LL Mostyn's br c Trap ball. Templeman 1
Mr'l'hos. Dawson's b c Locomotive 2

Mr Houldsworth's b cititie;

Three drawn

The Craven Stakes of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, with 50 added, for
two yrs old. Colts, Bst 61b; fillies, Bst 31b. 'l'. Y. C.
Sir Jas. Boswell's b c Calendar Holmes 1
Sir T. S. Massey Stanley's gr f 2
Sir R. W. Bulkeley's hr f
Eight others started. Two drawn.
A Sweepstakes of 5 soya each, with 30 love added. 3 vrs,
Est 101 b; 4 yrs, Bst 21b.; 5 vrs, Bst 101 b.; 6 and aged, 9st.
Mares and geldings allowed 31b. Heats, once round.
Mr. Wilkins' b h Vestment Templeman 1 0 1
Lord Derby's ch c A:nurath, 4 yrs
Mr Couke's gr c Fop, 4 yrs .. 0 2 0
Sir•R. W. Bulkeley's gr g Isaac, 5 yrs ..
The Stand Cup, value 100 gs, and a Plate, value 70 cove,
given by the coach and car proprietors of Liverpool, will be run
for to-day. Tha Queen of Trumps, General Chasse, and In-
heritor, the three favourites, are entered to run for the cup, and
the struggle will no doubt be a severe one.