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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. Yesterdays Cincinnati Enquirer says: "The entry of Volandies will hereafter be refused at Newport, and the poor cripple will not be allowed to burn up any more of the publics money. He started a few days ago and was heavily backed. He was so sore that he could hardly put his feet to the ground, and ran a poor race, finishing a bad fifth in a field of eight. Yesterday the judges sent for his trainer and asked him as to the horses condition, saying that if he was in as bad shape as at the time of his last start they would not allow him to start. He assured them that the horse was fit and in good condition and in good racing fettle. He said that the horse suffered from lbeumatism, but would warm out of it in his race. If anything he was in worse condition yesterday than on the previous occasion, and, by the way, was an equal favorite with Albert S. His sorry plight was plainly apparent as he went to the post. He finished a poor seventh in a field of eight." Late Australian newspapers received by the San Francisco Chronicle give particulars of the big Sydney meeting: "Sixteen thousand people saw Diffidence win the Sydney cup at two miles. She is a three-year-old filly and carried 93 pounds. The remarkable feature about the win of Diffidence is that she is no bigger than a pony. Clarion, by Carbine, finished second. There were twenty-three starters, and Diffidence won easily by six lengths in 3:31. Stromboli won this race in 1892 and Darebin in 1893. Diffidence is by Pilgrims Progress, a son of Isonomy, dam Etra Weenie, by Trenton, a son of Musket. "Vigorous captured the Doncaster handicap at one mile, with 103 pounds up. He is a three-year-old by Abercorn, a son of Chester, the sire of Stromboli. Hopscotch, 128, by Grand Flaneur, finished second. "Bodahil went down to defeat in the St. Leger at one and three-quarter miles. Johansen, a despised outsider, by Nordenfeldt. won. Bodahil and Lee Metford ran a dead heat for the place. "Dewey. by Lochiel, captured the two-year-old maiden stake after a battle royal with Sirdar. The Queensland horse Merloolas captured three stakes at the meeting, including the Australian Jockey Club plate, with 126 pounds in the saddle, In the latter event, Lee Metford, by Carbine, finished second and Clarion, by Carbine, third. The three miles were run in the excellent time of 5:31." The dates set for the running of the Saratoga stakes are as follows : July 26— Congress Hall. July 27— Madden. July 29— McGrathiana. August 1— Fleischmann. August 2 — Hendrie. August 3— Kearney. August 5— Grand Union first part. August 7— Worden House. August 8— United States. August 10— Lemp. Aueust 12— Saratoga Prize. August 15— Kensington Hurdle. August 17— Mumm. August 19— Citizens. August 22— Grand Union second part. August 24— Pepper. August 25— Spencer Handicap and Beverwyck Steeplechase. Enoch Wishard, the clever trainer who handles a stable of horses racing under the firm name of Duke «fc Wishard, has twice visited the English racing circuit and met with success on both occasions. He is now seriously considering a proposal made by his partner, William Duke, which involves another trip across the ocean this summer. Mr. Wishard, when seen, would not say positively that he intended shipping the best of his racing material direct from here to England. "I expect to visit that conntry this fall," said he, "and I may decide to leave earlier. I may ship to Mr. Dukes farm at Westville, N. Y., and rest the horses there prior to taking the long trip across the ocean. My plans at present are a little uncertain." "If you go to England will you take Johnny ReiflT he was asked. "Certainly. Johnny* and his brother Lester will remain with me wherever I decide to go." The last time Wishard visited England he sold all bis racers at public auction before returning to this country. The sale was a great success.— San Francisco Examiner. !
