... Although it ¦ is . generally agreed that Golden Miller and Reynoldstown , providing they maintain a clean bill of health , will practically dominate ante-post wagering on the Grand National , there are several other horses among the entries which will be well supported by small backers . It is not a sojnd policy to take too much for granted so far as the Grand National is concerned , for it is ...

... More horses are being trained under JT . H . Rules this season than at any time previously . At a round estimate , the number approaches the 3000 mark—a big increase on the figures of recent years . It is difficult to be exact because of the additions and withdrawals week by week . = Hunting contribntes largely to the steeplechasing branch of jumping , particularly in the Midlands . Many ...

... ENGLAND'S POOR DISPLAY IRELAND ( A ivnwfiKC score , when there was less than { wo minutes left for play , enabled Ireland to gain an unexpected victory over England at Lansdowna Road . Dublin , by two tries to one try . The 40 , 000 spectators displayed tremendous enthusiasm when A . Bailey , the Iri = li centre-three-quarter , snapped up . a loose pass and completed a 30 yards' run by ...

... AIRDRIE VISIT ¦ The First Division leaders droppedpoints in the Scottish football local Derby matches . Aberdeen and Rangers remain tindefeated , however The former drew for the third time when Dundee made - a spirited recovery at Dens Park to knock off two early goals , and , Rangers , with a new forward line formation , made their fourth draw : ¦ in niiie games by holding out against . ...