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PINKOLA A STAKE WINNER. DECISIVELY DEFEATS JACK ATKIN AND KEATOR IN TEST STAKES. Magic First in the Steeplechase Lens Outstays Refined Approbation Scores for the Texaris. New Orleans, La., November 30. A splendid card of six races, containing the Test Stakes for all ages and a steeplechase handicap as features, attracted a large attendance to City Park. More enthusiasm was displayed than heretofore, and in several instances the finishes were close enough to suit the most exacting. Starter Dades mistake of dispatching the steeplechase field while the favorite, W. K. Slade, "had not reached the post, brought criticism and hisses from the spectators. The fault was solely Dades and he felt his mistake keenly. Magic, from Edward Corrigans stable, aided by a splendid ride, took the purse in commanding style, but it is doubtful if he would have won if Bank Holiday had been sent away from the post on anything like even terms. Only three competed in the Test Stakes, making the net value of the purse to the winner, ,140. Jack Atkins presence in the stake caused other owners to fight shy of opposing him. In his present form he was considered unbeatable, and made overwhelming choice. The Fizer following got the word early that Pinkola would take the Schreiber cracks measure, and the youngster was given confident support. Keator, the other starter, was neglected. Pinkola, at the barriers rise, dashed into a long lead, which he maintained all the way. Before going a. half he had Jack Atkin in distress. The run through the stretch was simply a good gallop for Pinkola, which eventually won by a couple of lengths. Keator was badly out-paced all the way. There was a disposition on the part of many easterners to belittle Pinkolas victory by claiming that the cuppy track was un-suitcd to Jack Atkin. Fred Burlew, however, gave the Fizer colt due credit for his meritorious victory,, and tried to get the owner to set a figure on the youngster with a view to purchase. Fizer refused to discuss terms. The tabled history of the Test Stakes is. as follows: Tear. Winner. A. Wt. Jockey. Val. Time. 1005 St. Joseph 2 03 W. Daly ..,040 1:17J 1000 Ch. Eastman. 3 100 Mountain .. 1,300 l:lCg 1907 Pinkola 2 SO Delaby 1,140 1:14 Jockey Notter celebrated his arrival by winning the opening dasli on Caper at a long price. A judicious ride enabled him to lead the others home. Jockey Sumter carried off the riding honors by winning a pair of races, the first with Lajeunesse and again on Approbation, a recent arrival from San Antonio. On the latter he had to display exceptional skill to beat out Flaviguy, on which De- , laby again rode an inferior finish. Lens, Refined and Dargin fought it out hard in the fifth race, the Dunne representative staying long enough to get the verdict over Refined. Dargin would have taken the purse in a few inorir strides. There will be an influx of horsemen here from Benning next Monday. Among the arrivals will be Clarence McDowell, who will officiate as presiding steward. Starter Cassidy sent word today that his wife was still in a critical condition and that he would remain east until the crisis was passed. In all probabilities his arrival here will be delayed ten days, or possibly two weeks. Jockey Dearborn, under contract to J. Gass, fell and fractured his arm in a roller skating contest last night. y Jockey McDaniel will arrive Monday and begin riding for Burlew and ONeill, who have him under contract for the winter. Johnny Fay is due to arrive tomorrow and will join the ranks of layers. William Wallace will winter his horses, including Lane Allen, at Montgomery Park, Memphis. A. F. Mathews returned today from Lexington, where he purchased several yearlings. A. Noble also arrived today with John Dillon and three other jumpers. John Kcegan, who will have charge of the track at City Park, assumed active duties this morning. Jockey M. Crimmins was among todays arrivals. From Washington on Monday will come R. S. Davis, with eight horses; I. Davidson with seven and Mrs. M. L. Brittons pair of Derby cligibles, Mufti and The Shaughraun. That there will not be any change of betting-systems was decided yesterday at a conference of Messrs. Barnes, Winn. Corrlgan, Heasllp and Rhlnock. Other matters looking toward the betterment of the sport was decided on and Manager Winn was given full powers to execute them.
