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AN AMERICAN OWNER IN HARD LUCK Luck in racing invariably runs in grooves and Mr Oscar Lfvl ohn is to be excused if he is beginning to wonder when his is due lo turn A good stake in the Nottingham Handicap was sacrificed so as to avoid the incurring of any penally by Boots for the Queens Prize limits however was destined not to win the big Kemplou event but still there was Mr Lewlsoliiis French importation Gondovar left with Mil Jubilee Hurdle Handicap at Manchester ap ¬ parently at his mercy To further enhance the five yearolds prospects the services of I he crack Anglo French rider Iarfroinont were available with the result that people at Manchester were content to concede llieoilds demanded by bookmakers about the favorites chance The g d thln iilas like Boots went astray though he certainly did bolter than the lintracer His conqueror was the Belgian FII dEcosse which has been a consistent though some ¬ what unlucky performer throughout the winter but now made ample amends by carrying off this good prize With three winners and a second to their credit during the two days our Belgian friends1 have made their welcome preseuci distinctly felt and everyone will be delighted should they continue to do as well as tills London Sporting Life
