NOTES AND COMMENTS.

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NOTES AND COMMENTS.

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Among tli© horses which have resumed work at JJandwiek is tho New.Zcalander Tatterley. It was at first intended ho should go to Melbourne, but possibly ho is to remain , '" in Sydney for some time, consequent on Mr. Watt losing the services of Athonie. Tho law , to the contrary, a deal of "shop" betting has obtained in Sydney for some time past (says an exchange), but tho f aot of business»at some of those establishments being transacted a little too openly has led to police interference, and the respective proprietors have been notified that, in order to avoid troublo, it would-bo advisable for thorn to close up. Of course, by many followers of racing this is regarded merely in the light of a hint to proceed more discreetly, but thoso nost concerned say the intimation comes from a quarter whic'li leaves no doubt as to its seriousness. Mr. 11. Nurse, accompanied by his trainer, A. Langley, visited Hawera last week, and purchased tho Coronet gelding, Con tho Sliaujjhraun. It is the new owner's intention to school tho horse for jumping races in Victoria. He I will also be raced in flat events for jumpers—a game which he should bo specially suited for The price paid is reported to be 350 guineas. A. Oliver is to ride Immer in tho Woodvillo Cup to-day. Before leaving Trentliam the Martian filly ran a mile in lniin. 4osoe. Papalitz, who is to contest the Hack Hurdles at Woodvillo to-day, will be ridden by Wallace Young. " _ One of W. Bell's mounts at Woodville to-day will bo tho Bczonian filly Classis. She showed a lot. of pace in i her raoo at New Plymouth, nntl nnislied i dose up fourth in a good field..