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TAMPA HAS A LADIES DAY. Tampa, Fla.. January 27. Ladies day again served to bring out a bumper attendance, with tlie society element predominating, due to tlie feature ! offering, a race for gentlemen riders. It was won br Den Sand, ridden by Mr. Myers. Tlie successful rider was given an enthusiastic reception on his return to the stand and was presented witli tlie lilly Severa, which had captured the Hunts Club purse on Monday last. The presentation was made on behalf of the association by Mrs. David Laulcr, ; a prominent and popular social leader. The racin-j lhis afternoon was spirited and interesting.- with ideal weather conditions. There was nothing to mar the sport and it was tlie general impression Unit such occasions serve as an uplift to racing in general. A. Matthews effort on Lucky Mate in tlie opening race was not to lie liking of the judges and they will delve further inlo the matter. Jockeys Jensen. Hall, F. Jackson and Gerondo were eaeh fined 3 by the starter for dlsolwdlenee at the post. Cloud was also suspended for two days. George nam, trainer for W. Gcrst and G. H.. IlolleV" has requested stable room for six horses that lie will fillip hero front Jacksonville. Dayton and. Brush will bring live horses tomorrow from tlie same place.
