NOTES AND COMMENTS

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2407, 12 March 1915, Page 7

NOTES AND COMMENTS

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Sir Donald Trill be ridden in the Hack Hurdles at Napier to-day by W. Adams, while Chatmos will have the services of P. Flynn. The Karamu stables may start Vascetlan on the second day, and if so W. Adams will ride him and'F. Meagher will steer Sir Donald.

Blackheart, who may start favourite in the Trial Handicap at Napier to-day, will have the services of W. Bell.

As B. Deeley will have to ride Chortle in the Flying Handicap at Napier to-day, \V. Eyan will be on Croesus. Deeley'a other mounts will be Multiply, Cafier Davon, Admiral Betty, Multiplicity, and Loreto.

After hig form at Nelson, Immer is enrs to be in much demand for the Masterton Cup next week. A 71b. penalty will bring her weight to 7st. slb.

It is reported that owing to the hard state of the tracks at Greenmeadows, F. Davis intends shifting his team to Woodville, and will keep them there for some time.

Owners are reminded that nominations for tho Feilding Jockey Club's Easter Meeting- close to-night at half-past eight o'clock. .

In connection with the Autumn Meeting of the Auckland Bating Club, owners are reminded that general entries close at 9 o'clock to-night with the club's secretary, Mr. J; F. Hartland. At the same time acceptances are due for tho Brighton Hurdles, Easter Handicap, and Autumn Steeplechase.'.

The following is from a Melbourne exchange:—"lt is needless to state that Mr. J. Wren's action in foregoing the acceptance fees in all the minor races at Ascot, Richmond, and Fitzroy, wliile horse feed is so expensive, has been loudly acclaimedby owners and trainers."