London, Apr. 18, At the annual financial meeting of the Jockey Club at Newmarket today a motion was passed: by, which, from May 9, 1929, nominations for races will not be void ong the death of the nominator, The alteration to the rules is the sequel of a recent friendly, action brought by the well-known author and race-horse owner, Me, igor Wallace, against the Jockey, Club, which established that forfeit can be recovered. 1
There have been many instances of famous horses being prevented from competing in important races owing to the deaths of their nominalers. Mr, F. Curzon's 192% Derby winner, Call Boy, was. ease in point; among the races ho was. prevented from competing' Ini being the St, Leger.—Reuter,
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