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KUNZ PLANS A KILLING WITH KERCHEVAL. Colt, However, Hasnt Speed En6ugh Nicol Rides Three Winners Jockey Morelands Father Dies. Cincinnati. O., June 22. A program of more than ordinary note was offered at Latonia today and in spite of showers throughout the forenoon the attendance was up to the average and the betting lively. In the early morning it looked as though the track would be fast, but the rain put it In sloppy condition again. The handicap brought out a good field and it was of especial Interest in view of the fact that three of the Queen City Handicap candidates. Alma Dufour, Dutch Barbara and Coruscate were starters. That Colonel Jim Douglas carried his heavy Impost of 115 pounds to an easy victory makes this sterling performer out to be about at the top of the handicap list here. Stanley H. Kunz attempted a coup in this race with Kercheval. Kercheval started several days ago In a six furlong handicap on a heavy track and ran last all the way. The Kunz stable evidently knew that Kercheval could do better, for today they backed him from 10 to 1 to 4J to 1 at post time. Allen was first posted to ride, but Oregar was substituted. Kercheval suffered from much interference and finished close up, only lieing beaten a half length for third money. A close finish between Mildrene and Avendow In the third race gave some of the spectators another opportunity to disagree with the judges. Avendow was on the inside and winning when Nicol brought Mildrene up fast in the last few strides. Some of those behind the finish thought Avendow lasted it out and won, but the judges decided otherwise. Jockey Nicol rode three winners Mildrene, Hubbard and Harold D. His success on both Mildrene and Harold D. was due solely to his superior riding and strong finishing. Jockey Troxler, who rode Sir nuon in his three western victories tills year, has been requested by George J. Long to ride the colt in the Advance Stakes, at Sheepshead Bay, June 30. Jockey Morelahd,s1,"faTher dled last night "from-burns received in an effort to save his wife from the flames following the explosion of a gasoline stove in their home in Bellevue, Ky., last Saturday. The house, which had a short while before lieen purchased by the jockey and presented to his parents, was destroyed. Mrs. Moreland Is also in a dangerous condition in a local hospital from the burns received. Jockey Moreland has been called here from Windsor. C. C. MeCafferty bid up Adesso from 00 to . The horse was retained by his owner. Wayne .Toplin, who "holds the contract on jockey E. Morrison, lias asked the judges not to permit the boy to ride at Latonia. Morrison refused to go to Buffalo to ride at Joplius request. C. Heifers claimed J. t!. Milams Captain Bush out of the sixth race for ,200. 0. C. MeCafferty turned down an offer of ,000 for Bedford made by J. J. Marklein.
