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DR. STEPHENS* GOOD BACK. One of the largest Monday crowds in the history of the Worth racetrack was present yesterday and was well repaid for its visit, for better racing at this time of th* year wonld hardly have been given anywhere. The weather was threatening for awhile, bnt as the afternoon wore on it cleared np and became warmer. The race that attracted the most attention was the fourth, a seven-furlong handicap for three-year-olds and upward. Of the ten that were carded to start Rankin and Bnrnie Bnnton were withdrawn, the latter starting in the previons race. Almost every one of the eight starters was well backed, Dr. Stephens finally being made post favorite at 13 to 5. To a good start, Paul Whaley dashed to the front, closoly pressed by Autumn Leaves and Dr. Stephens. Going down the backstretch, the first-named opened np a gap of two and a half lengths and held it by a fair margin until opposite the last eighth post, where Dr. Stephens, under a good ride, began to close up fast on him. It was a spirited struggle between the two in the last hundred yards, bnt Dr. Stephens showed the greater gameness and got his nose in front when passing the winning line. Scotch Plaid closed np ground fast in the last quarter, running next to the inside rail and finished third two lengths back, getting up in time to nip Autumn Leaves on the post. The latter tired palpably when the pinch came, but Bhowed much improvement over her previons effort. The track was too hard to suit C. B. Campbell, bnt even at that his race was impressive. Huzzah showed scant spetd and was never a serious factor. Emshee was right there for five furlongs, bnt tired fast jnst before reaching the final quarter. He was probably short and should do better the next time out. In the last race, a dash of one mile and seventy yards for three-year-olds, three Derby candidates met. Au Bevoir was thought to be the best and was well fancied by the talent, being held at 8 to 5 in the. betting. The Don had a large following, as did also Dan McKenna. The winner turned np in the latter, well ridden by Henry. The Don, under a choking pull, led by a fair margin until just before the last quarter had been reached, where he began to show signs of tiring when given his head. In a few strides Au Bevoir was eoon at his throat latchland, passing him easily just above the final eighth, appeared the winner, but Henry brought up Dan McKenna here and he had little trouble in beating Au Ravoir to the wire, winning well in hand by two lengths. The Don tired so fast in the last furlong that he almost lost third place to ProdigalSon, thellatter coming with a rush at the end. Many horsemen were of the opinion after the race that Au Bevoir will not take kindly to a long route, but it must be taken into consideration that it was the colts second start as a three-year-old I and he may not be qnite ready for a good, hard race and may develop more stamina later on. The first race of the day, a siaj furlongs spin for three-year-olds and upward was taken by the 8 to 5 favorite Canyon. Off well in his stride, he ran Fade Meny into early submission and had things his own way thereafter, winning as his rider pleased by one and a half lengths from Irene Mac which boat Fading Light three-quarters for second place. Irene Mac ran a disappointing race, show I I I ing scant early speed, bnt made up ground fast in the last quarter and was easily the bast of the others. Cornwall repeated his good race of last Friday in the second, a dash of one mile for fonr-year-olds and upward. He and Alfred C. ran in front in close company for the entire distance, but in the closing strides the latter tired just enough to lose by a neck with Frank M. a lapped on third. The latter came with a tardy rush at the end. Dodie S. made up much ground in the last quarter and altogether ran an impressive race. Pronta, well liked by the talent, met with much interference and was taken very wide when turning for home. With any kind of racing luck she would have finished much closer up. Golden Rule has certainly rounded into his best form, showing high sprinting qualities in the third race, a flvo furlongs dash for three-year-olds and upward. Bnrnie Bunton on her excellent racing here this spring was thought to be the best, being held at 9 to 10 in the betting, but she succumbed easily to Golden Bnle, which led all the way, winning as his rider pleased by two lengths. Soothsayer finished a fair third. Joe Martin was out of place and was also hampered by the weight. J. W. ONeill won the fifth race, a four and a half fnrlongs scramble for two-year-olds, with I Must second and Claremont third. The track was at its bast and fast time was made in all the races. Golden Bnle, which defeated Bnrnie Bunton in the fourth race, was, on account of his nervous disposition, brought to the paddock accompanied by a saddle horse, which was kept constantly near him. When the horses left for the post owner Durnell received permission from the judges for Golden Rule to go to the post apart from the rest of the field and he was taken the reverse way of the track. Dominicks riding yesterday was a feature of the racing, as out of five mounts three were returned winners and the others finished second and third. His ride on Dr. Stephens was a masterly one and on his vigorous effort can the backers of Paul Whaley blame for not cashing their wagers. J. W. ONeill the winner of the fifth race and entered to be sold for 00 was bid np and bought s by "y E. Trotter for 00. Jockeys Coburn and C. Kelly remained out of the saddle yesterday on account of illness, both boys suffering from cramps. ยป C. E. Mahone, the owner of Banter, which was prevented from starting in the Kentucky Derby last Saturday, returned yesterday from the Falls City. He stated that when the declarations were due the Louisville Jockey Clnb wrote to him at Memphis, inquiring if he wanted Bantor left in the Derby and if so to forward 0. This money Mr. Mahone forwarded and received a receipt. Later a dispnte arose over the claim that P. Dunne, the former owner of Banter, had not transferred the horses stake engagements at the time of sale. This dispute was fully settled before Banter left Kinloch Park and the horse was posted as a starter and was so considered until within an hour of post time. T. C. McDowell and Mr. Woodford, the owner of Bad News, protested against Banter starting. Mr. Mahone thinks that had Banter started he would have been returned an easy winner. The rest of the Mahone string, which includes Louisville, Sarah Maxim, Corrillian, Doveconrt, Lizzardo, Dellemonnt and Istrian, reached here from St. Louis yesterday and are quartered at the Worth track. The following horses, formerly the property of E. J. Arnold and Co., were sold at auction in the paddock at the Worth track- before the racing commenced Saturday : Bessie McCarthy to T. J. Kiley for ,500, Fitzbrillar to W. Stover for ,700, Stuyve 1 to W. Gum for ,050 and 8. C. Hildreth became the owner of Irene Lindsey and Mary Mc-Cafferty, paying ,000 for the first named and 50 for the latter,
