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, • DUETTISTE FORMALLY DECLARED OUT LONDON, March 17.— Joseph E. Widcueis American gelding Duet I isle was formally scratched from the Grand National Steeplechase today. AU the slori.-s about his being scratched last Friday were untrue, but were well circulated all over Eujjluud. Southampton, Lord Woolavingtona young KeltTiug. is still the favorite for the big race of March 24 at 71-.. to 1. Shaiin Bpadak is at 10 to 1. Arravale 100 to 7 and Clashing Arms 25 to 1. The experts admit that Southampton is a brilliant jumper and fa~t on the flat, but question his staying powers and look askance on his youth. He is but six years old.
