SCRATCHING OF POSEIDON.

NZ Truth, Issue 150, 2 May 1908, Page 2

SCRATCHING OF POSEIDON.

A Case for A.J.C. Consideration.

Punters who were prepared to pick the Doncaster and Cup double as soon as the weights appeared, and supported their picks at pawnshop prices, received a cour pie of nasty knocks a few weeks ago, toy the withdrawal of Antonio and Collarit, but these were not a circumstance compared to the blow that fell on Monday fast when the Cup favorite, Poseidon was withdrawn from the race. The most galling part of the matter is that the elimination of Collarit and Antonio was unavoidable, owing to injuries, hut Poseidon's health is perfect, and no reason is advanced for his withdrawal. Mr Denison is reported to have stated at Adelaide last week that Poseidon was an unlikely starter, adding, as a rider, that the horse was favorite, and that he had Hot backed him to win a penny piece. From this if may be gathered that Mr Denison is annoyed at the public hacking, his horse before he had a chance to. bet, and probably this fact had a deal to do with the scratching ol Poseidon, If suqh is the case, it does not jreflect much credit on Mr Denison as a "sportsman, as after the way Poseidon has performed, it ought never matter to him whether he is 10P to 1 or Gto 4 on. His forecasting of Poseidon's, withdrawal came late m the day to do any good, and was' evidently a ypry lame , attempt to work on the soft side of the public, m anticipation of the very i&sty remarks that are sure to be pass' cd.— Sydney "Sportsman."