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LIVERPOOL CUP TO DIRECT MACKENZIES RECENT PURCHASE MAKES AMENDS FOR LOUISVILLE FAILURES. First Disqualification of the Meeting Gives Th« Golden Butterfly a Race — Hanbridge Works Well for the Toronto Cup. Toronto, int.. May 27. — An evenly balanced program furnished some exciting sport at Woodbine tliis afternoon. Secretary ffiuuer provided as atlrac tions the Uverneol Cup und the Hetter Skelter Steeplechase. The first and closing races furnished exciting contests, with tire winners ill doubt until the official placing was displayed. The lirst disqualification of the meeting came wMh the running of the second, race, in which William earths Setback heat the favorite. The Golden But terfiv. oivt by a scant half length after a gruelling stretch drive. There was much Interference in the race, in which Tile Golden Butterfly was the principal sufferer. In the stretch drive, where Ketlig attempted to squeeze through next the rail with her. Galveaca crowded her back ami at the six tcenth post Setback bore over and all but put her over the rail. Better, was forced to ease her back and after the race he claimed a foul against the winner, which was promptly allowed by the stewards. When the newly organized Canadian Racing Asso cialion was formed it was determined by those in control to stamp out rough riding and the stewards at the different tracks in Canada will !•• asked to pay strict attention to this matter. In todays case Ilinch-lilTc was probably not at fault, as he was not strong enough to keep Setback straight. This was Setbacks, first effort ill public and it seems that the colt has been aptly earned by Garth. fill mulls nil Direct ami The Golden Butterfly were the winning favorites. It was Direct s first victory In the colors of his new owner, it. J. Mackensle. The conditions of the Liverpool Cup called for horses the bona tide property of residents of Can 1 11 ami the band that Din it met was an ordinal - one. IB-was well ridden by Rettlg and after following dm leaders to the stretch turn, closed up gamely and won going away. Ben Cole showed a line performance in the Helter Skelter Steeplechase. He fenced in faultless fashion and, after making all of the running, won with sliced ill reserve from Steve Lane. The latter all bul lost his rider at the eleventh jump, where he mad" a bail landing. His rider went to the horses neck and in eouw manner managed to -, rainM ! :-. k i., • the saddle again. The mishap coel Steve l.aue several lengths and with better luck be might have liea ten the winner. Before the races the Forsvthe three year old. High Private, was worked a mile in 1:52. Hanbridge. another Toronto Cup eligible, worked a mile in 1:45. first six furlongs in 1:lc 3. Sam Ilihlreth wired Secretary Fraser last night that lie Would send King James 011 to start iu the Cup on Saturday. luy Fisher has received a special preparation for the Cup and I. T. China is confident that the colt will give a good account of himself in the big race. Mentry has been engaged to ride him. The owner of Many Colors failed to report the lilly to the paddock judge in time and she was ordered scratched by the stewards. Hose Queen is reported to have spread her foot In yesterdays race, which accounts for her poor performance.
