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NOTES OF THE TURF. The following horses were sold at auction at New Orleans last Saturday : Nidanas, Ed Fitzgerald, 5; Lillian Reed, A. M. Hayes, 5; Bonnie Saal, E. E. Maddox, 5; Stockholm, C. Reed, 00; Tobe, H. Combs, 0; Romano, F. Jerome, 5; Bahia, C. OConnor, 0; Jen-ness, J. Troxler, 5; Norina, F. Frisbie, 0; Zolo, W. D. Stringer, 5; Coanza, A. M. Hayes, 5; Tarsus, M. T. Danaher, 00. Handsome, by Hanover Cinderella, is owned by Sam J. Jones, of Portland, Ore,, and some of his yearlings are said to be good looking. This horse was sold by Zeke Abrahams, of San Francisco, for a sum not exceeding 00, Abrahams purchasing him of Ed Corrigan. Later Dr. J. F. Neet, of Kentucky, who bred Ferrier, Plaudit and Hastings, wanted to buy Handsome back, but Jones knew what he had in his barn and refused to sell. Owen Bros horses have been absent from the Frisco tracks for some time having been sent to Fresno for a rest, but they were sent back a few days ago and will soon be trying for their share of the money. The lot sent up are: Amasa, Polaski, Grady, Ora. Copa, a two-year-old sister of Polaski; Cup of Gold, a youngster by Royal Flush, and Leap Year, a filly by Captain Al. A race for gentlemen ridera is scheduled for next Saturday at New Orleans. The prize will be a silver loving cup and those expected to ride are Messrs. Allen Mehle, Charles F. Buck, Jr., Clarence Brittin, John F. Tobin, John May, Samnel P. Blanc, Peter Labouisse, C. Eustis, Jr., and Proston Herndon. Trainer Charles Hughes is credited with having recently offered R. Respass 5,000 for the three-year-old colt, Jndge Tarvin. The colt was a fairly good performer last year, and as he is well engaged may be worth the money. The offer is under consideration. K. K. Alcock, trainer for George L. Lorillard in the days when the stable of that gentleman contained such stars as Monitor, Harold, Louisette, Grenada and many other horses famous in their day, died of cancer of the stomach at Glasgow, Ky., February 11. M, T. Danaher, who in his day has handled some of the best cross-country animals the American turf has known, intends to again try the timber-topping game. He has bought the speedy horse Treopia and will school" him for the jumps. El Estro was cut down in her last start and will hardly be able to face the barrier for a couple of weeks. La Goleta is recovering from an attack of the epizootic and will be seen at the post next week. San Francisco Chronicle. The American-bred colt, Caiman, by Loco-hatchee Happy Day, now the property of Lord William Beresford, is the present favorite for the Two Thousand Guineas. The race will be run at Epsom April 26.
