300 A MIRROR OF THE TURF. 



well as a dozen. As a matter of fact, turf frauds 

 of many kinds, but especially those kinds which 

 entail no penal consequences, are plentiful enough 

 even at the present time. Not many months ago, 

 a sporting writer in alluding to a popular northern 

 handicap wrote in the columns of his journal : 

 " It is quite clear the way to victory is being 

 cleared for the favourite. I question if more than 

 nine horses will be found at the post, or if more 

 than two of these will be trying. Faugh ! How 

 the dead ones do stink, to be sure." 



