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ANTE-POST EPSOM DERBY BETTING. Formerly by this time Derby betting was very heavy in England, but such is not now the case. Still some speculation has been recorded and there has been moderate backing for the half dozen or so first choices. Of this Sporting Life of February 5 says: "The only future event wagering that transpired was on the Epsom Derby, and that was uneventful. The Spring Handicaps do not seem at all likely to receive any attention until the acceptances have lieen published, as layers absolutely decline to do business on any of the early events; and though books are opened on the blue ribband of the turf, the interest Is very mild at present. Prospector so far is favorite, at ."» to 1, which odds find takers, his nearest opponents being Leshia and White Eagle, at « to 1 each, which rate does not meet with approval. lVrricr was once again supported at 0 to 1. and Ruslicutler at 2.1 to 1, the wagering being very tin, id. Following are the prices: The Derby. Distance one and one-half miles. Run VVednesd iv, June S. Trainer. .1 to 1 against Prospector .., Sir C. Nugent S to 1 " Lesbta Blackwelt t to 1 " White Eagle Peruse S to 1 " Vamose W. Waugh 1 W to 12 " Mountain Apple. ..Major Ivlwml, 0 to 1 " Perrier R. Marsh 25 to 1 " Rushcittter Brewer MS fea I " Dalgety Brewer
