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HOW THE GOOD NEWS WAS RECEIVED. The announcement has naturally been received with keenest satisfaction by those interested in the continuance of the sport. The general feeling may lie summarized in the words of a well-known Newmarket trainer, who wires: "It will lie a blessing, as instead of owners turning out their horses for the winter they will now change their minds and give them a chance of earning something towards their keep." Newmarket is one of the places mentioned where racing is probable, and there are some fifty horses that have lieen kept in training here in anticipation of a favorable decision. Many of them have already had preliminary practice over the "jumps." Only a few miles away, at Royston. Mr. Whitaker has a large string in training, and thus there is not any likelihood of meetings at the headquarters failing to attract plenty of runners. Colwall Park, one of the most flourishing race courses in the Midlands, is a convenient place for a number of training establishments, while Gatwick. Lingfield, Plump-ton. Windsor and Hawthorn Hill can easily secure good patronage from the south-country trainers. The question of jockeys was raised by one well-known owner, but his trainer reassured him by saying. "Dont worry. There are plenty of good men available who up to now have not had the opportunity of showing what they can do." No doubt Ireland will also supply some capable jockeys. The absence of railway facilities will not matter. Sixty motor omnibuses can carry thirty people each, and attendances at winter race meetings usually average under 2.000. There is. of course, no idea on the part of the various executives to try and make a profit on any of the meetings. It is understood the receipts will be "pooled." and all will be satisfied if there is no loss, the renewal of the sport being their laudable desire. On the decision being communicated to some of the leading trainers, Mr. Whitaker. the Royston trainer, wired. "I think the government has come to a very wise decision. Hope no time will he l«st in getting to work." The Hon. A. Hastings telegraphed: "Delighted to hear of winter racing. Am sure it is the right thing. All Wruught-ui stables will support it." Mr. F. R. Hunt, the Winchester trainer, said: "I am decidedly in favor of winter racing, but 1 prefer to reserve further expression of my views until I have more particulars as to details." Mr. Joseph Cannon, the veteran trainer, telegraphed: "Am very pleased. Cannot see what harm can be done by it, whilst it must do good to hundreds." Iord Coventry expressed himself as "delighted to bear that the government had agreed to winter racing even on a limited scale." — Loudon Sporting Life.
