The Sun.
London, England, 1855-04-25 00:00:00

-LATEST BETTING:

No offer was made either to back or lay against St.
Hubert or Lord of the Isles after the races. The only
bet on the Derby was 1,000 to 30 agst Kingstown. For
the Chester Cup 14 to 1 was taken about Early Bird.
5 to 1 was taken about St. Hubert, and 15 to 1 about
Lord of the Isles, for The Derby, before going to the
course.

The strange, perplexing, and seemingly unaccountable
movements which had of late affected the relative posi-
tions of the two leading favourites for The Two Thou-
sand,,each being raised and depressed in turn, caused the
race to be invested with extraordinary interest. The
partisans on each side were equally confident to the last,
and their investments were, in the aggregate, to a very
heavy amount. The betting, however, frequenily af-
forded evidences of the influence 'of pique and preju-
dice, and suspicious of the true capabilities of the horses
were consequently suggested. During the morning 6
and 7 to 4 were laid on St. Hubert, and 5 to 2 and 3 to
1 agst Lord of the Isles ; but, as will be seen, a slight
reaction again set in on the Heath in favour of the last-
mentioned horse. Toe interest which centred in the race
deepened momentarily until the start was effected, and,
no sooner were the flags lowered, than every voice was
hushed. When the horses entered the cords, and St.
Hubert was seen gradually to tire, the prevalent excite-
ment burst forth in a simultaneous shout of "Lord of
the Isles wins." The race was, however, well sustained,
and the judge, with praiseworthy promptitude, delivered
his decision in favour of Lord of the -Isles by a neck.
The result was, doubtless, not a little gratifying to the
trainer, and other parties connected with the winner ;
and the suspicions which had been recently excited were
proved to be as worthless and unjust as the prejudicial
reports were exaggerated and unfounded.
Although the card contained only 4 items, and but
scanty sport was expected, yet the " Two Thousand"
alone was sufficient to attract an immense concourse of
spectators.
The weather was dry, but a smart "North-easter"
raised clouds of dust which contributed somewhat to
mar the enjoyment of the racing.

LATEST BETTING-WEDNESDAT MORNING.

ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS.
2 to 1 agst llabena (taken)
sto 2 agst Clotilde (taken)
•
sto 1 agst Mosquito (taken)
CHESTER CUP.
12 to 1 agst Scythian (taken)
16 to 1 agst Neville (tlken)
18 to 1 agst Arthur Wellesley (taken)
18 to 1 agst The Reiver (taken)
50 to 1 agst Kidnapper (taken)
DERBY. '
Bto 1 agst Lord of the Isles (taken)
9to 1 ag,it St. Hubert (taken)
11 to 1 agst Rifleman (taken).
12 to 1 agst Dirk liatteraink .(taken),
12. to 1 ag-t De Clare (offered)
13 to 1 agst Wild Dayrell (taken) '
15 to 1 agst Grreculus Esnriens (taken)
1000 to 30 agst Kingstown (taken).

STEEPLECHASES AT LONGCHAMPS.
SUNDAY.
Steeplechase—Handicap, for 2,000 f. added to 200 f.
subscription, half forfeit. The second to receive-400f.
from the entries. Distance, 4,500 yards and 24
jumps. 8 entries.

Dolby's Plougboy, 1211 b .
Mr. Delamarre's Laura, 1351 b. ' (Donaldspia) 2
Mr. Higgins' Forest Lad, 139,1 b
Mr. Golby's Dispute, 1051 b 0

Betting-6 to 4 agst Ploughboy, sto 2 agst Laura.
Steeplechase for 1.000 fr., and 100 fr. entry. The second
to receive 200 fr. from the earies. Weight 1501 b.
Distance, 300 yards and 1G jumps. The winner to
be claimed for 12,500 fr., but horses entered as to be
• claimed for less to be allowed from Glb. to 301 b.

M. de la Matte's The Colonel, 1381 b (Lamplough) 1
Vicomte Talon's Doctor Goodall, 1381 b
Mr. Murray's Old Ireland, 126. b 0

Betting-2 to lon The Colonel.
Hurdle Race for I,ooofr, added to 100 fr entry. The
second to receive 200 fr from the entries. Weight
1501 b, and the winner to be claimed for 12,5001 r, but
horses entered as to be claimed for less, to receive
from Gib to 301 b. Distance 4,000 yards ,and 10
hurdles. 5 entries.
Mr. Fasquel's Trembleur, 13S1b (Planner) 1
Mr. Murray's Old Ireland, 12S1b 2
The following also ran :—Deceitful, Miss Burns,
Reindeer. . .

Old Ireland and Deceitful ran nearly together to the
top, when deceitful went ahead, and made the running
to the last turning, 'where he was beaten. Old Ireland
then took up the work with Trembleur in close attend-
ance. In the straight a splendid set-to took place be-
tween the two, and it ended by Trecibleur being landed
the winner by RAver.i lengths.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Great and Glorious success 1
Novel Performances of the Dwarf Elephants.
THIS EVENING.
An interesting Equidrama called, THE FIELD AGAINST THY
FAVOURITE

After which, the matchless SCENES in the ARENA, in which
Miss Emily Cooke will appear.
To conclude with a lively Afterplece.
A new Military Act Drop, painted by Fenton, has been added to
the Embellishments.
Box-office open from Eleven till -Four. Stage Manager' Mr. W
West. Acting Manager, Mr. W. H. Cooke. Equestrian Director,
Idr. W. Cooke, Jun.