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GOOD RACING AT LATONIA. MEADOWBREEZE DEFEATS ST. JOSEPH IN A FAST RUN DASH OF SEVEN FURLONGS. Nat B. Runs a Fast Mile Revolt Again at Long Odds Minnio Adams Not So Seriously Injured as Reported. . Cincinnati, 0., November 8. Nat B. and Grace Kimball were the only choices that rewarded the confidence of the form players here this afternoon. Their victories did not cause the bookmakers to sustain heavy losses as both were only moderately backed. The failure however of Arabo, Tartan, Salvage and Athena to finish in front was disastrous to the bettors. In addition to the regulars sustaining heavy losses several attempted coups failed to materialize giving "the layers an additional profit. The most noteworthy awakening of a horse that has been performing poorly occurred in the handicap, when St. Joseph was made the medium of unexpected and confident backing. He showed improved form, but was not good enough to defeat Meadowbreeze, which beat him handily. Evenly balanced fields of small numbers mada the sport enjoyable from a spectacular view and, as the finishes In most of the races were close, the large attendance left the course well satisfied with their days outing. A smart coterie profited well by the victories of Ferroniere and Revolt. Bpthjtvere at .f ancy prices. Henry O., winner of the opening race, was bid up 00 over his entered price of ?300 and secured by M. Boasberg, who later sold him at an advance of 00. Revolt was bid up 00 over his entered price of 1906.sh00 and retained. Grover Hughes did the bidding. Edward Corrigan returned iherc today from a hasty trip to New Orleans. He reported that everything at City Park Is In first rate order for the reception of horsemen. At present there are about 100 horses quartered at the course. "Kansas" Price will-ship all the horses comprising his string on Saturday next to New Orleans. A number of visitors from Louisville were on hand. They included Charles W. Grainger, congressman Ollie James, M. J. Winn and W. B. Haldemen. Jockey C. Koerner arrived today from Baltimore and will have five mounts tomorrow. While here lie will pilot the horses raced by J. B. Respess. Trainer Phillips said today that the injury sustained by Minnie Adams was not as- severe as at first thought and that she is rounding to rapidly. She will, however, not be started again at this meeting. Phillips will ship his consignment from here next Tuesday. Jockey Lucien Lyne came down from Lexington and was kept busy shaking hands with numerous horsemen during the afternoon.
