NOTES AND COMMENTS.
{Ih Gr.txcoE.l Sportsmen had much to interest them yesterdav, when, amongst other news, it became known that Jockeys A. Julian and K. Barlow, who had beeu under disqualification, had been found "not guilty by tho Racing Conference. Another subject much debated was tho disqualification of Trainer C. I'ritchard and Jockey V. Coleman by tho C.J.C. Stewards on Saturday. Locally, tho opinion is held that the verdict is wrong, and is sure to l>e upset at tho rehearing, which, it is understood, the disqualified parties will apply for. Tho justice of tho verdict is much questioned on all sides, and it is pointed out that if Gold Bird was inconsistent, was not Milo? A fresh horseman was substituted in both c-ases, with results well known. The time was certainly an improvement on tho Saturday, but thi-n fast gallons were the order of tho day. For instance, in the Cressv Welter Handicap, Culprit, 9st. 51b., rail' six furlongs in lmin. 14sec„ and won bv several lengths, and this after being beaten on the other days. No ono suggests that Messrs. Stead's filly was inconsistent, in her performance, so why was Gold Bird? Then, again, Rose Noble finished out of a place in his first two skirt*, and then comcs out and handsomely wins tho Fendalton Handicap, when "up against a much superior field. No questions were asked ns to the form of Mr." F. H. Pyue's horse, so again why should Gold Bird alone bo singled out!' Sad was the news that came across the Strait yesterday ipgarding the death of the popular horseman, diaries Cress. The little iellow was very il] after riding "idealism on Wednesday,' but it wr.s not known (hat his case was really serious. He was of a ouiet, unassuming disposition, and was highly respected by all who knew liiin. lie leaves a widow, daughter of the lalo Kllerslic trainer, G. Wright. Until a couplo of years ago deceased generally resided in Auckland, where he had been a fairly successful jockev. His winning mounts included the Avomlale Guineas and Great Northern Derby on Gladstone, Auckland Welcome Stakes on Beau Sea ton, Century Hurdles aiid Great Northern Hurdles on Wimmera, and the ITnwke's Bay Steeplechase on Yasmak. It is more than probable that Kspartero will not tie sent to the Feilding meeting, but will lie given a spell, Nolhing definite has been decided so far, but his owner was thinking of giving tho handsome Torpedo horse a light season at the stud. Though Ira mil rail a vorv creditable raca in the New Zealand Cup, she did not show uji in tho I'emlalton Handicap, which distance should lmvo suited nor bfltor. Tlio Sonif - . muvo rurolv seen at her best when tho going is liani, und, on this account, she may be given a spell uutil the autumn*
Report lias it, that. Mr. F. Hull's two-year-old colt Obligant; lias made considerable improvement since lin ran ut; tho Wellington meeting, ami Trrmtham touts select him as tho best of the Endeavour I-oilhc juveniles. The specdv son of Oijiigado will next l)o soon untlT silk at the Manawatu meeting nl Christmas. A long i-ecord of association witli tlx* tnrl' is that hold by Mr. Isaac Frcclli, (,1m veteran trainer residing 111 Taulierenikau. Ho conrmem-ed racing in 1852, and is proud to state that he won lilts first two raecs which he started in, (lie horses being Leading Articlo and Crniskcen. Mr. Frceth is. at present' training; his own horss Dogfish (Knight Errant—Sunfish). It is worthy of noto that all tho Gold Crest foals to date have been colts. They ;ire well spoken of. Owing to tho general election taking place on one of the days appointed for m'ldms the Woodvillo District' jockey Club s 6utnnicr meeting, tho stewards of the club have decided to race on Doceml lcl rn, an< ' ' ns t ca 'l of December ti and i. Iho president of the Racing Conferonce has agreed to '.he alteration. Nominations for .tho meeting close on Saturday next. Acceptances for the first, day's ovcnln nt the Feilding Jockey Club's autumn meeting close oil Friday next. Bobrikoff is understood to bo uiaking satisfactory improvement from liis rccent breakdown, and there is every hope that lie will bo able to compete at tlic Auckland Cup meeting. It will be interesting to tec how Mi'. Morse will weight botli him and vire-Admiral in tho Cup. It Is understood that Mr. T. 11. Lowry rt>for^Lbdkoff' 1 * bißl, "l n ' iwd 01101 F. Davis gives it as his opinion that Beldame is ono of the fastest two-year-olds that has passed through his hands. Although it was reported that Roval Soult went amiss in Sydney, evidently his connections are hopeful of getting another raoo out of tho littlo son of Soult, and he ha.s been nominated for several evonts nt tho Takapuna J.C. Sleeting. B. Deeley rode five winner* nt tho New Zealand Cup meeting, C. Emerson four, and F. E. Jones three. Sir Geo. Clifford was the leading winning owner _at the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting, tho amount Accruing to him being .£3860, while, in addition, ho takes tho Gold Cup. Messrs. Stead Bros, and Greenwood won ,£2775, tho Hon. J. D. Ormond i.'HGS, and "Mr. Hiehd'n" £1290. Flavian, who filled third place ir. U<i Williamston Cup yosterdav, acted aj r-::-ner-up in the Caulfield Cup and Ik:, bouriic Cup. A special message from Gisborno s'jte: —F. Hall has decided to change his traising headquarters from Trentham to Hastings or Falmerston North. His bor«r> in training at, Ciisborne will be sent fouth to join other members of tho team at one of the places mentioned.
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