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CONCERT IS IN SPLENDID FORM JUST NOW. Proves Her Fancy for Most Any Kind of Track Precious Stono the Only Winning Favorite. Cincinnati, O., June 27. Precious Stone was the only actual favorite to land in front at Latonia today. Hubbard, successful in the last race, was a well backed second choice. Dr. McCIuer being the favorite. The feature of the card was a handicap at a mile In which seven started. Alma Dufour being the only absentee. In spite of her easy victory a few days ago in the Merchants- Stakes on a heavy track, the crowd was inclined to play around Concert at least until the stable money showed in the ring. There seemed to be an impression that the track would not suit her. In the running she proved clearly that in her present form she is a shifty lilly in any sort of going for at the half mile ground she quickly disposed of Colonel Jim Douglas, then outran the others without great effort and won as her rider pleased by live lengths. With 122 pounds in the saddle Colonel Jim Douglas put up an excellent performance. C. C. McCaffertv was around with his halter again, today. He bid up Tom Crowe from 00 to ,000 and got him. Twenty-one liooks drew in, J. J. Marklein dropping out of line for a few days. The petition to the Kentucky State Racing Commission requesting an extension of the racing dates-at Latonia is receiving the signatures of numerous horsemen. Weights for the Brewers Handicap to lie run Saturday, were announced today. Floral King is given top weight, 12. pounds: Funiciilalre will be asked to carry 115, anil if the track is in good condition is considered a certain starter. C. C. McCafferty is going slowly with Dr. Leggo and is preparing him with a view to sending him and several others to lie raced at Saratoga. Judge Macfarlan said today that there is slight Ukllhood of a fall meeting being Jield in Memphis this year.
