The Express.
London, England, 1868-02-12 00:00:00

*perttng inttnignice.

BETTING IN LONDON.—TUIMDAT.
To-day's transactions were by comparison with yester.
day doh and uninteresting. For the Linoobishire Handi-
cap, King Charming was backed for • little at 10 to
1, but those odds were obtainable to the close. The re-
maining horses in the front rank underwent no change.
Wild Moor after being backed at 20 to 1, receded to 2-I to
1 taken and offered, while Moleskin was in such bad odour
that 50 to 1 was offered against her without a response.
Speculation on the Liverpool Grand National was only
nominal ; there was an evident disposition, however, to
back Tennyson, he being several times inquired after,
and the highest offer against him was 12 to 1.
Thalassais also held an improved position, as 1,000
to 4.1 would have been accepted about him, but no
more than 20 to 1 was forthcoming. For the Chester
Cup, Treasure Trove and Weather Star were in some
request at 33 to 1 each. For the Two Thousand
the 5 to 2 that has been so long asked for about Rod-
cructau w..e laid in two or three quarters, 100 to 40 twice,
and 50 to 20 twice, being booked. But when these transac-
tions had been concluded, the odds reverted to 9 to 4,
bayou i which not a fraction would have been conceded.
race was in strong demand at 8 to 1, this price being
snapped up wherever obtainable, and in the end no more
than 15 to '2 was offered. Blue Gown, after being backed
at 2$ to I, was laid against in one bet of 509 to 11, hut he
bad evidently more backers than layers. For the Derby
Pare found friends at 100 to 8, and these odds were in the
and sought for in vain. Typhus had a declining appear-
ance, 5100 to 30 being laid against him. There was no
other ci.Ange, and the quotations at the close were as nu-
dermeutioned :

LINCOLNSHIRE RANDICAP,
10 to 1 eget King Charming 25 to 1 agst Wild Moor (t
(t and off; off, attar 20
Cur (of) tot had been
Purveyor (tend taken)
off) 28 to 1 Skirmish ',off, t
100 to 7 Ore, Stocking 33 to I)
(00,2100100 90 to 1 Leases (1)
15 to I &shy (MIA 100 1000 to 30 Mauler (ca, e
toe) 1000 to 20)
100 to 9 Rhine Wine (o, I 100 to 3 Peodor (off)
100 to U Indigestion Co;
25 even on Crey Stockinc. King Charming, Cur, POlTeyor,
&wiry, Indiseetion, Wild Moor, and Rhine Wise against
the field ,taken and offered .
LIVERPOOL OR,
22 to 1 apt Tennyson ',off.
13 to 1 Van lot,
20 to t ThalaterraCoff,l
t tot)
20 to I Pearl Diver:off
CHEST'
100 to 7 sent Thine (off)
20 to 1 Abergeldie of
20 to I Reaming (off,
30 tv 1 Weather titer
(oil, t 33 to 1:
TWO THOUS?
9 to 4 apt Rasicracian,off,
Stott aw,
11 to 2 Pace loft, Bto I
t w;
13 to 1 Typhoms 'off,

LND NATIONAL.
23 to 1 mot Despatch t
30 to 1,
33 to 1 Port Roysl ;of;
40 to I Noon

CUP.
MI to 1 apt Tremors Trove
(t & oilf)
.

40 to I Yf4feien 't}
1000 to 16 Foodor (t)

SD GUINEA&
20 to 1 malt Grows Sleeve
DI to 1 DinOo Gown (t
& off)
600 t 0 tOO kr J. Hawley's
lot :oft)
EDDY.
- •

11 to 2 apt Lady Klitabeth
(off, 6 tot w.
100 to L. - Itoaicraciaa
(off,
100 to s Pate (t

—ico to 30 agst Typhaus (t)
34 to 1 Blue Gown t
1000 to 10 fraoeltlos (t)
700 to 100 itoelerndlau 1,
2. 3 ,olf)

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.-TVESDAY.
WATKItUN) COCP.SING CCP.
100 to 3 apt, Mi. ingleny's nomination (t)
no to lord Grey de Wilton's nomination It)
io to 3 Mr. Bland's n ination loft t4oto 1)
std 4. 1 Mr. liaytwo.i's nomination (t)
LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP.
10 to 1 ligst King Charming I 100 to 8 apt Czar (cdrl
(t• 100 to 7 Ulna Wine (t)
10 to 1 Purveyor ',Oll, t 100 to S &Ay' 't)
11 to 1, I WO to 6 Indigestion (0)
LIVERPOOL OR.IND NATIONAL.
100 to G apt Van :t Rto e 0) to 7 apt CbhaneySireep
100 to 0 Daley (08‘ I •t,
100 to G Tuseulanum•o 300 10 10 Despatch (t)
CHIDITER CUP.
1,60 1.. 10 apd Rhine Wine (t)

BIRMINGHAM STEEPLECHASES.—TI7IO4DAY.
Turfmen, thoroughly tired of the winter interregnum,
mustered in strong force at the opening of the steeplechase
moon to-day at Birminghem. The upper ten of turf
society contributed xeveral o. 'fls well known members,
for we noticed in the stewards' enclosure the Duke of
Hamilton, Lord Stamford, Lord Paulet. Sir Robert Peel,
Colonel Knox, Mr. Reginald Herbert, Mr. Fothergill, Mr.
G. Bryan, and Mr. Carew, amongst numerous other gen-
tlemen. The booknrckers mustered in their usual" levi-
athan" force, and their vigorous lungs were heard on every
aide in general congratulations, as well as subsequently in
carrying ou their stentorian occupation. The work-arty
people, whim souls even in Brumagem rise occasionally
above buttons;' availed themselves of their annual holi-
day for the celebration of the steeplechases, which they
support with their wonted enthusissin, and which are
yearly becoming more worthy of their patronage, as well a*
of tbesporting world :;enersly. Time will not allow us to go
fully into the sport here, which will be found detailed be-
low, but we must rensiuk that there were soineextrisortlinary
fields, considering the serious inconveniences that owners,
trainers, nod promoters of meetings have lately been put
to by the uncertain elements, sometimes when least ex-
pected. The great event of the day, the Erdinr gton Plate,
brought Lrgether as many as fourteen runners, with several
fair-elms Runnels among them. The really great horse,
Combertrm. struggled courageously utder the crushing
import he ha.l to carry a little further than he likes to go,
but only managed to gut third, while the favourite, High-
flyer, who was very coulblently backed. cantered in an
easy winner. Every one was glad to see again in the
saddle which he adorns Mr. Edwards, the gentleman-rider
who met with such a serious accident at the Croydon
meeting last November whilst riding Endsleigh. He
teemed none the worse, and rude with undiminished skill
and pluck, Lauding his horse e winner by sheer dint of
horsemanship. He had n fall in his second mount, but
cause out of it unscathed.
Ton IIeNT Cl'roftip sows., fur 4-yr-olds and upwards;
weight for age ; winners extra. About three miles.
Mr. T. V Yforaan'a Tonle C.. Dolman 1
K Dayer's ...... . . ..... 'J. Potter'
The following also ran ,—Derniet Asthore, hailysu, Lady of
the Vale, Corkscrew, the Defile, (order, aisl the Lion.
Betting : 7to 2 apt Helice, 4 to 1 apt Tottie, tt to 1
apt Corkscrew and Dermot Asthore, 100 to 15 agst The
Guide, and Nto 1 agst thdet. When they bad fairly
settled down to the work the command was amumed by
Corkscrew, who at a good pace showed the way, Tottie
and The Guide being his immediate attendants, Order,
Lady of the Vale, lion, and Helios following, Dermot
Asthore bringing up the rue. Except that Hake dropped
into the rear, no change occurred in the plough,
and the competitors disappeared from sight in the park in
the order mentioned. Corkscrew had still a commanding
lead on emerging from the park, in which Order, Lady of
the Vale, and Lion refused. and were not persevered with.
Ltallysax and Tottie wore nearest to the leader until the
fence preceding the stand, on landing which Tuttle rushed
to the front and held • clear advantage passing the
enclosure, Guide. Banjoes, Corkscrew' Relic., and Der.
mot Asthore being in (Huse company. The field was far-
ther reduced Mime reaching the plough by the bolting of
liallysax, whose rider was unable to get him in the right
track. In the ploughed land Tottie took a long Teed, and
Bohai joined The Guide and Corkscrew. Dermot
Asthore, gradually tailing off, was pulled up in
the park. Corkscrew fell soon after passing the
home in the park,aud The Guide being in difficulties three
parts of • mile from house the issue was left to the fa-
vourite and Tottie, of whom the latter held the advantage
to the last obstacle, which the pnircleared thrust of each
other. Helice was beaten immediately on landing, and
although Tottie had to be ridden from the jump, the
latter won e.everly by three quarters of a length. Nothing
elm pissed the post.
Titit Midne9 11'•Nr PLAIT of 401. for hunters, 12st each.
Half-bred and selling allowances. About three miles.
Mr. J. Woodwani's Black Swarm
Mr. W. WoMm's The Needy klis)er (Owner) I
Mr. A. Dal Ms Come Again (Owner) 3
The following also ran:—The Gem. Captain, Wltley Rosa,
Reveller. Nods Water, Annourer, Militia/sag Doubtful. Conn.
imago. Bagshot, Named& and iconoclast
Betting: 9 to 2 apt Black Swan, 6 to 1 each eget
Doubtful and Iconoclast, 7 to l each agst Captain and
Come Again, and ri to 1 each apt Soda Water and Needy
Misler. Black Swan was the first away, Doubtful and
the Needy Mialer following, Iconoclast being at the head
of the remainder. Magenta acting DA whipper-in. When
fairly in the ploughed land, Black Swan was headed by
the Needy Miller, the favourite, Doubtful, and loonoclut
being the moat prominent of the others. Bagahot disposed
of his rider at the fence into the park, and sent on rider-
less. Come Again was in front when they appeared in
eight, but those mentioned above still formed the leading
division. The Needy ?dialer and Come Again alternately
led till the third fence from horne,when Black Swan, who
had always beenprominent in thevan, took up the running,
and woo in *minter by four lengths from The Need
Misler, who defeated Come Again three lengths for second
place. Captain was fourth, beaten a length from the
third, and time Gem was the only one of the others that
passed the post. Reveller, Armourer, and Militiamen
felL The others refused. There was no advents, upon
the entered selling price of the winner. Iconoclast was
sold after the race for ten sovereigns.
Tot SUTTON HANDICAP PLATE of 40 lion. ; winners
extra ; winner to be sold for 50 son. About two miles.
Lord Ponlett's Ace of Beans (Mr. Edwards) 1
Duke of Hamilton's Joker
Mr. It Peller's Countess 8010 (W. O. Jarvis) 3
The following also ran Pique, suit*. The Dictator, Lady
Blanche, Jack, Wisdom, tinicksilver, and Mariana.
Betting : 5 to 2 apt Ace of Hearts, sto 1 apt Joker,
7to 1 each apt La Pique and Strike, and Bto 1 apt
Countess Bola The favourite, closely attended by Lady
Blanche, Ls Pique, and Quicksilver, made play for about
two hundred yard:, when the running was taken up by
Quicksilver, La Pique, Jack and Ace of Hearts, follow-
ing slightly in their rear being Joker, Mariana and
The Dictator bringing up the rear. In this order they
Crthe stand, and ran until reaching the plounbea
where The Dictator was so far in the rear that
Ellison pulled him up. Quicksiler led till reaching the
park, traversing the bask stretch of which Joker was sent
to the frost, Le Pique, Ace of Hearts, Strike, sad Conn.