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HECTOR, HEAVILY BACKED, HUSTLES HOME. Proves to Doubting Ones That He Can Go a Mile-Jockey Seder Is Disciplined. Louisville, Ky., October 15. Hall and Marshall, the reputed owners of Hector, exposed that horses true form at Churchill Downs today when he took the measure of Mcllvaln, the supposed best thing of the day, at a mile. An immense sum was wagered ou Hectors chances, and he never left the issue in doubt after the barriers rise. Mcllvaln, on recent form, seemed to hold Hector safe at the weight allotment and the 4 to 5 posted against him at the opening was qagerly accepted. Despite the strong backiug he was accorded, the price about him rose steadily until 7 to 5 coulu be had in. spots. Hectors supporters, on the contrary, drove his price down to a much lower figure from the opening and their out-of-town commissions increased their profits considerably. There was some fear that Hector could not maintain his speed over three-quarters, but this was dispelled in his last race when he beat Envoy at seven furlongs. His performance today at one mile will give him plenty of supporters even at a longer distance. Jockey Seder was fined 00 and suspended for the remainder of the meeting for his action in interfering with Sallie Suter while astride Nedra. The latter finished a good second to Lady Vimont, but was disqualified for fouling. The steeplechase was of Interest as it brought to notice Rome Respess green jumper, Ben Shaw. On Friday last this horse was claimed out of a race on the flat, in which he ran second to Whip-poorwill, by S. W. Streett for 00. Respess had been schooling the horse through the field, wanted him for steeplechase purposes, and tiie following day gave Streett a bonus to regain possesslpn of him. Ben Shaw was favorite and won as his rider pleased. On todays running it looks as though Respess has a promising cross-country performer, in. Ben Shaw, especially as he Is a three-year-old arid should improve at a style of racing which seems, to, suit him to a nicety.
