EPSOM RACES, The weather on Tuesday, when Epsom Races commenced,
was bleak and uncomfortable, and the attendance not numerous. The racing on that day does not require particular notice. Wednesday was the great Derby day, and the company assembled in multitudes ; but a heavy fall of snow completely destroyed the pleasure of the meeting. The betting before the race is thus stated-
9 to 2 arrst Sleight-of-Hand, 6 to 1 agst. Euclid, 7 to 1 agst. Caesar, 8 to 1 P agst. Clarion, 12 to 1 agst. Deception, 15 to 1 agst. Corsair, 16 to 1 agst. Dragoman, 25 to 1 agst. Valaincourt, 25 to 1 agst. Dart, 30 to 1 agst. Mon- treal, 30 to 1 ngst. Bloomsbury, 33 to I agst. Melbourne, 50 to 1 apt. :tEther, and 50 to 1 agst. Ilderim.
The race was a poor one, and the winner was Bloomsbury ; against whom 1,000/. to 15/. was freely offered. The favourites never made show in front ; and Sleight-of-Hand was beaten early in the race.
On Thursday, the weather was fine, though cold; but the company was thin, and the racing not remarkable.
Yesterday, the Oaks Stakes were won by Mr. Craven's Deception, who came in second for the Derby, on Wednesday.
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