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GREAT RUN OF FAVORITES AT LAT0NIA. Louise S. Takes the Chpsetta Stakes — Other Contenders Encounter Much Interference. Ciniiniiflti. O.. May 29. -Weather conditions todav could hardly have lieen improved upon and served to bring to l.atonia thN afternoon an attendance that equaled in point of numbers tliut of Derby day. Secretary Mitrphv had surrounded the Clipsetta stakes, tie feature of the card, witli five other races of considerable promise, and the trainers were fairlv responsive in seiHttug their tiest charges to the iiost. Good contests resulted and the volume of speculation was sufficUnt to keep twenty-four layers busv. The Clipsetta Stakes, one of the oldest local fixtures and one that frequently serves for the uncov ering of a good fillv. went to IxMiise S. in rather bandy style. Her victory was not as impressive as it might l«ve been for the reason that most of the other starters were subjected to repeated interference. The winner almost shared favoritism with the J. T. Ireland pair. Chantlclor and Staniort. neither of which cut any figure in the running. A lam soon after tile start and tie rough tactics of sonic of the riders were chleftv to blame for their failure to st..w to better advantage. Louise S. had clear sailing throusliont. stayed close to Fereno and Eva Tanguay during the early running and came away in the stretoli to win with plenty in reserve. Eva Tanguay took second place from Fereno. Favorites again had remarkable ■access, five finishing first., while Louise S.. the remaining winner, was a strongly supported second choice. Because of the increased number of layers there was a noticeable improvement in the odds quoted. The bookmak els sustained severe losses. The best finish of the afternoon came with the running of the Una I race, when Keep Moving and K. T. Siilpp measured strides through the entire last ■Barter and came to the finish so closely together that none but the judges ,.,uld accurately tell which had won. The victory of Keep Moving was well received. The spript handicap. In which several good short distance racers met. was marred by a mishap to Madman at barrier rise. He got Sway stumbling and caused Tuplin to be unseated. His elimination left Al Mailer. Daintv Dame and Sea Swell to tight it out. Al Mullcr winning after he had worn down Sea Swell, with Daintv Dame pressing him closely at the end. Sea Swell showed himself to be a fast noil stayer, probably with a penchant for liiuddv going. Sorrel Top. Merrick and Romp were backed into odds on favoritism and they easily prosed superior to their opponents in their respective races. Word was received today that at a meeting of the Louisville Jockey Clah,atewards, lockey Gsylsr, who had been under the ban for a suspicious ride in a jumping race last year, was restored lo favor on the condition that his efforts in future be confined to training horses. William Shelley, who served as presiding indge at City Park during a short period of the racing iu PHIS, and who had occasion to sust d j.iekey Pollock for a faulty ride in a steeplechase race, sent word here today that he had restored the rider to good standing. At a mteting of the directors of the Latonia Jockey Club held here today, John Haehuieister was re-elected treasurer for the association. The recent rule promulgatt d bv the Kenfnckv Bacing Commission relative to apprentice allowances iu handicaps, is causing considerable trouble because of its alleged vagueness. Some owners claim that rhey have the right to ask for the allowance within forty live minutes of a stake handicap, while others maintain that the allowance miist be claimed at time of entry or declarations to all handicaps. Tl e commission will probably be asked to pass on this phase of the rule. Louis A. Vila and Captain Tilles were visitor ; today, liaving eoi ver for a short stay and to attend he directors meeting this morning. J. B. Bespess had his Kentucky Derby winner. Wintergreeii. out for a brief airing on the track this morning. The eolt is now wearing a bar date and does not seem to show any ill effects of his recent mishap. Fdward Corrigan made a short visit to the track today and returned to Lexington on one of the afternoon trains. Joseph A. Murphy, who presided at the Jacksonville meeting, does not anticipate any adverse legta lafion iu the lower house on the question of racing, despite the ait ion of the senate in passing an anti racing measure. The Florida legislature will adjourn on Saturday next. It Is expected hat thirty Wikmakers will be in line here Monday.
