The Betting on the Cup.

Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 256, 31 October 1887, Page 5

The Betting on the Cup.

Melbourne, October 30.

At Tattersall's to night there was a large attendance, but the betting market is completely revolutionised in consequence of bhe results of the first day's racing. The quota" tions on the Cup are : Australian Peer, 100 to 20 (tkn), 100 to 25 (off). Oakleigh has been heavily supported ab 100 to 15 ; Silvermine has been backed to win £3000 at 100 to 7; Algerian has also been backed for a similar amount at 100 to 15. Silver Prince has receded in the market, and 100 to 12 is on offer aboub him. Dunlop has been backed to win a couple of thousand at 100 to 5, and Remus £5,000 at 100 to 6, and is now at 100 to 8 ; Abercorn is quoted at 100 to 4, and Niagara was- supported to win £2,000 at 100 to 6 ; Meteor has been well supported ab 100 to 7 ; Cranbrook is 100 to 5 (off); Recall, 100 to 4 (off); Tranter 100 to 4 (off); 100 to 4to 100 to others. !

Wellington, this day. Mr niitc-iclsoii's 111-luck-Mr Mitchelson's ill-luck at horseracing seems to follow him. In the Cauliied Cup run a fortnight ago, Escutcheon was jammed against tho rails, and in the Derby on Saturday Tranter fell when holding a good position. On Saturday night Mr Mitchelson received the following from his trainer:—"Ought certainly to have won. Last away Tranter fell on his head at tho turn into the straight, thereby losing lengths. Just beaten for a place.— Dakin, Melbourne."