view raw text
LATONIAS ODDS-ON FAVORITES. Cincinnati, O., October !. Coppcrfield and Deiitschland, both odds-on, were the only choices that won during tlie afternoon. Hustles defeat in the fifth, in which she appeared to be much the best, was a hard jolt for the players. Laura Clay, her conqueror, showed sudden improvement in her form and won all the way. After Dainty Belle had beaten Jim Simpson, in tlie .third, the judges had Shilling, rider of the latter, up to explain his listless handling of the horse. His explanation was evidently not satisfactory, for they announced that in the future Shillings saddle work would be restricted to the K. L. Thomas horses. The sharps attempted a big coup in the second, making Macias, a classy looking maiden youngster, owned by G. J. Long the medium of a plunge. His price of 4 to 1 and better at the opening, was pounded down to 7 to 5 at post time. During the early stages he nattered his backers by running forward ly, but in the final furlong lie was in close quarters and failed to got a place, Pointer winning from Marcus Aurelius, with Sweetener a nose hack and a like djstance before Macias. The latter will beat this field off as soon as he becomes a bit more acquainted with the game. Moharib, which started in tbe closing race, broke down during the stretch run and Shining Star, in the third, bled after going a half. Both horses were unnecessarily punished hard by their riders after their mishaps. Koyal Breeze, which was severely kicked while at the post in his last start, had to lie destroyed this morning. Owner Walker made a statement to Judge Hopper today that Lycurgus has been sick since his arrival here and that this explains sonic of the poor rides he had been guilty of. Lycurgus also made a similar plea and the probabilities are that his suspension will be raised in the near future. J. S. Hawkins said today that he had changed his plans of shipping direct to California and will race a small string during the Churchill Downs meeting. M. J. "Winn was among todays visitors. He said that everything was in readiness for the Churchill. Downs opening next Wednesday. He also corroborated the rumor that Lyman Davis would not act as secretary at tlie new Santa Anita track. Mr. Winn .said that it had been agreed that Clarence McDowell will serve as the presiding judge tills winter at New Orleans. William Sheiley and Mr. vW5nn will ollieiale as associate judges.
