and popularity of the sport has forced officials to seek a bigger track.

"We are trying very hard to have the Vesey Street facility extended to accomodate a larger track for the harness ponies to race on,'' said official Annie Sousa.

"The ponies are getting faster and faster and with more and more people getting involved in the sport, the facility as it is now is just too small and dangerous.'' This Sunday sees the final race day of the season and because of that this past weekend's racing took on a more urgent twist as drivers competed for the various trophies that will be presented at the end of the season.

The majority of the trophies are won for either most points, most wins or fastest times. The fastest time for a mare is being battled between Michael DeCosta's Custom Eyes'D -- who had a one-fifth of a second advantage -- and Jonnie Five's Melody Time.

The fastest time for a stallion is between the track record-holder Shamrock Tuxedo and Eddie the Great. The fastest gelding will almost certainly go to Carolina Jubilee, unless Grand Magic or Abbies Casanova can pull something out of the hat.

For the first time there will be a Ladies Trophy for most wins, with Samantha Stevenson, Andrea Westerfield and Annie Sousa all in contention.

The Junior Driver Trophy will be contested by Collin Mello, Raymond Tucker and Nicholas DeCosta.

DARTS DRT Any Bermuda Darts Association members wishing to take part in the upcoming World Cup in Switzerland are asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, February 28 at BAA clubhouse starting at 8 p.m.

If interested, but unable to attend the meeting, contact Elizabeth Simons at 292-4519 after 6 p.m.

Last year's trophy winners are reminded to deliver trophies to Steve Croucher at the Hickory Stick as soon as possible.

The following persons have been selected to play during the Presidents v Vice-presidents match at National Sports Club on Saturday starting at 8.30 p.m. If unable to attend please call Elizabeth Simons at 292-4519.

Ashton Smith, Kevin Constable, Ray Martin, Sr., Debbie Brown, Lisa Smith, Judy Semos, Ronnie Furbert, Mark Aubrey, Jimmy Collins, Paul Tatem, Mike Sampson, Moore Johnston, Steve Degrilla, Ray Martin, Jr., Travis Lewis, Rita Smith, Joan Serre, Ian Waddington, Reginald Tavares, Karen Hutton, Janet Burrows, Simon Carruthers, John Mihelcic, Karl Stewart, Renalda Bean, Norma-Lynn Showers, Jeanie Kromer, Richard Bernardo, Dawn Bealing, Michael Barnes, Brian Smith, Donald Johnson, Debbie Nesbitt, Preston Swan.

BOWLING BOW The race remained tight at the top of the Miller High Life League following a night of lopsided results.

Leaders Tools and Equipment maintained their position as they beat bottom side Team Spirit 29-1.

They were led by returning star Dean Lightbourne, who emerged with the top series and game on the night, 637 and 233 respectively. Lightbourne had solid support as well, with Chris Leverock weighing in with the second high game (226) and series (613).

Second placed Marlboro kept pace with the leaders, mauling a weakened Thompson's Towing 27-3 behind Doug Hines' 224 game and 600 series.

Marlboro posted the night's second high team game and series, 942 and 2,784.

In other matches Stevedoring Services downed Franklin Travel 19-11, Lite Ice defeated New Mix Ups 251 -41 and Dr. Pepper slammed Spoilers 25-5.

Tonight: Lite Ice v Spoilers; Dr. Pepper v Marlboro; Thompson's v Team Spirit; Tool & Equipment v Franklin Travel; Stevedoring Services v New Mix Ups.

EQUESTRIANISM RAH Young equestriennes Tiffany Heslop and Melody Smith are currently in Puerto Rico gearing up for the X-Gran Copa Centro Ecuestre Show-Jumping competition.

Chef d'equipe Carla Simmons explained that both riders were pleased with the horses drawn after a 30 minute ride aboard their respective mounts.

The pair are set to compete against fourteen other countries.

RUGBY RUG The 34th Whitney Sevens Rugby tournament takes place today at National Sports Club.

Featured will be teams from Saltus, Warwick Academy and Whitney Institute in Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 categories. Kick-off is 1 p.m.