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MISS DOYLE SCORES AGAIN. SHOWS HER HEELS TO SIR. RUSSELL FOR THE SECOND TIME AT LOUISVILLE. Five of the Six Favorites Successful J. B. Hespesg Wins Two Purses Zinfandel Brings Him Much in Wagers Gossip. . Louisville, Ky., September 5. With an improved track and a good program there was considerably, more snap und vim to the racing here today than characterized that of yesterday. Constant work is gradually putting the track into excellent condition, as was shown by the fast time made In the handicap. Speculators again had the lietter of the argument with the bookmakers. Favorites won all of the races with the exception of the handicap, for which Miss Doyle, the winner, was a well bncked second choice. A feature of the handicap was the plunge onvSIr Russell, which somewhat upset the betting on other candidates. The gelding bad worked well before the meeting began and this was responsible for the confidence shown lu his ability both on the opening day in the Douglas Park Handicap and In todays race. He showed a fine turn of speed and it may have been partly through lack of condition that he tired at the finish. Miss Doyles performance was more than a creditable one. She. had a trifle the worst of the start, which, however, was a fair one, and besides she was bothered on the first turn. Outrun as she was after these mishaps, it required no little gameness to get to the leaders; and win in handy-fashion. Old Stones defeat could largely be attributed to a weak ride on the part of; Rice, who Is not strong enough to handle the horse advantageously. Rice was put up for the reason that Goldblatts Jockey, Aubucbon, is enduring one weeks suspension for misbehavior at the post. The colors of J. B. Respess and T. P. Hayes were In evidence today for the first time on a Western Jockey Club track since the formation of the American Turf Association. The Respess colors were carried to victory on two occasions and with considerable profit to the owner, both of his starters being backed extensively by him here and elsewhere. Against Zinfandel he got a very liberal price, but after her victory the bookmakers became chary and he was forced to accept short odds about Carthage. T. P. nayes was represented by Red-gauntlet. The colt did not show to advantage, but will Improve. The connections of Edwin T. Fryer attempted a coup with him in the fifth race. The colt was undoubtedly in prime condition and probably would have won but for Interference. There is a sharp angle at the six furlongs start and when over seven horses are lined up at the barrier there is crowding. Yesterday Mamie O. had her leg broken by" a mix-up there. Today half of the field tangled in a knot immediately after the release of the barriar from which Edwin T. Fryer suffered much and It was directly responsible for his failure to finish. In the money. Sister Huffman had clear sailing throughout and this aided her to win. Numerous arrivals came in today at Churchill Downs and the stables there are now almost filled. Among the horses arriviug today were several owned by Ed. Corrigan. The bidding up of winners which was inaugurated yesterday coutlnued today. Amberita, which won the third race, was raised 00 over her entered price and Carthage, victor in the closing race, was bid np 00. J. K. Miller did the bidding in both instances. The horses were retained by their owners with advance bids. J. McClernand, owner of Oberon, also took a hand in the game and claimed Tarp from J. B. Lewman at a cost of 00. Eleven horses, the property of E. Trotter, arrived today from Windsor and will be raced here. With the consignment came Jockey Cherry, who will do the riding for the stable. T. P. Hayes said today that Jockey Austin waa rapidly improving and would probably accept mounts next week. Fred Cook has tired of the game here and will depart for New York tomorrow morning.
