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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. In the advertising columns of this issue of Daily Racing Form owners will find the conditions of the splendid array of stakes proffered by the Westchester Racing Association and also the stakes offered by the Washington Jockey Club. Entries in both cases are to be sent to Mr. H. G. Crickmore, clerk of the course, 173 Fifth Avenue, New York. These stakes close February 7, a date so near by that some celerity is required from horsemen who intend to make entries. The four Washington stakes for jumpers have a supplementary closing April 1. It costs to enter by February 7 and S10 to enter after that. Some of the Morris Park events also have supplementary closing dates. In the Amateur Cup entrance by February 7 is 5, by April 1 5, and by May 1 0. The stakes for jumpers other than the Grand National Steeplechase have the same supplementary dates. All the stakes to be run at the autumn meeting have August 15 as the date for closing for supplementary entries, it costing to enter then just double what it does to enter February 7. Owners are notified that they can obtain entry blanks for the stakes of both organizations at this office. E. F. CDaggie" Smith, immediately after the disqualification of his colt, Horton, last Tuesday, rushed into the judges stand and threatened to take the life of presiding judge Smith. On Wednesday night the stewards met and acted on this particular case, letting the young turfman off with a 00 fine and a letter of apology to the presiding judge. After mature reflection, "Daggie" arrived at the conclusion that he was lucky not to be ruled off, and promptly paid the fine and wrote the desired letter of apology. All is now well in j Smith camp. San Francisco Examiner.
