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NQTES OF THE TURF. . Woodford Clay is now at Ascot ;Bijrk. . i The firm of D;,SicDaniel and Soi now Tacing at Ascot Park, is cohyjosed of Dave MeDaniel and his son Brnce. " Mrs. William Beauchamp, wife of the American jockey now in Berlin, died recently while visiting relatives near Chicago. "Boots" Darnell, to avoid the work watchers at Ascot Park, took Sir Wilfred to Agricultural Park, Los Angeles, recently and worked him a mile and an eighth with a heavy boy up. It is said that the distance was done in 1:54. The colt which was purchased by Oscar Lewisphn at the sale of yearlings from John E. Maddcns Hamburg Place farm, has developed into a slashing horse, and is in the stable of J. J. Hyland, at Sheepshead Bay, who will prepare him for the coming season. Mr. C. D. Rose, who lias again been elected M.P. for Newmarket in the Liberal interest, was made a member of the Jockey Club in 1801, and his name will always be associated with that famous horse Cyliene, which he sold last year to Mr. W. Bass for 30,000 guineas. Mr. Roses opponent, Mr. G. H. Verrali, is also an enthusiastic sportsman, whose family has been connected with Lewes races for nearly two centuries. London Sporting Life. Following publication of the acceptances for the English spring handicaps considerable ante-post betting has been recorded with the Lincolnshire Handicap and Grand National Steeplechase engaging the most attention. In the quotations of February 3 Dean Swift, 100, was favorite at 100 to 8, with Sir Daniel, 100, Virgia, 115, and Chelys, 103, following at 20 to 1 each. For the Grand National Comfit, 154, and Itananculus, 154, were equal, favorites at 100 to 7 against each. The Gunner, 150, rating third choice at 100 to 0. At the latter price the American owned candidate, Mr. Cottons Phil May, 159, received considerable backing, bets of ,500 to 50 being registered.
