RATHER UNUSUAL
An unusual position has been created by the weight allotted Master Clarence in the principal event; at Beef ton today. . The adjustments were declared after the ; gelding .won-; at-. Waikouaiti, but before his success was known, and as a result of the feeling of other trainers interested in the race the handieapper raised the weight from 7.12 to 8.6. Naturally Master Clarence's owner and trainer protested against this procedure, and expressed ' their determination to produce tho horse at the original impost. After a good deal of (discussion, however, it was decided to adhere to the 7:12, but-* to "carry 81b over-weight to bring the poundage up to the increased figure. The attitude of the club is probably unprecedented, but it was no doubt taken up to avoid the risk of the field for the race being considerably depleted if the' connections of Master Clarence had-exercised their right to adhere:to the handicapper 's first adjustment. "
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 5, 7 January 1930, Page 11
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156RATHER UNUSUAL Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 5, 7 January 1930, Page 11
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