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EASTERNERS FOR LATONIA NOTABLE METROPOLITAN OWNERS TO BE REPRESENTED AT APPROACHING MEETING. R. T. Wilson, F. R. Hitchcock. H. K. Knapp, H. C. Hallenbeck. T. F. Ryan, Capt. E. B. Cassatt and F. Johnson Included in List. Cincinnati. O.. May 29. — Latonia patrons will enjoy a treat this spring mul MUM Hi seeing in :ni ion on the Kenton County track the greatest Muav i eastern horses assembled «.ii :i western course since the passing of Washington Park. Chicagos famous raring ground. For instance, tin- racing strings of K. T. Wilson. F. It. Ilitclicock and II. K. Knapp. a trio of prominent members of the Jockey Club of New Yolk, are this season represented on the Kentucky tr.icks lor the lirst time. These gentlemen have an array " of over twenty horses to send to Latonia from Churchill DtWM, the Hitchcock and Knapp horses being in charge of W. H. Karrick and the Wilson siring in the care of James lltMJHMM, a former well-known and capable jockey who lias developed lato a successful trainer. Another eastern millionaire tiirfinan new to Kentucky racing is Thomas 1". Ryan, whose filly Wondawhy made a most lavorable impression on the occasion of her lirst appearance al Louisville recently, when she won al tin- lirst asking. II. C. Hallenbccks horses will again be seen at I.alonia during the coming meeting in charge of Frank M. Taylor. Mr. Hallenbeck is an especially welcome addition to the ranks of owners engaged in lacing on Kentucky tracks, inasmuch as he is in the market right now to buy any good horse that may show up. He lias at present only seven horses in his string, they being Fauntlcroy. Housemaid. Miss Minnie. Adams Express. Sir Marion. Recompense and the recently acquired 110,000 coll. Worth. Capt. E. It. Cassatt. with his string in charge of J. S. Healy. will again be at Latonia this rear. Hi Irs llealherbrooni. Cinlrella. Layiuinster and the i uti p e.ir -oiiis I.e. Spring Board, Do Nothing, Siinstra ■M Moilie Pitcher. Heather broom made a favorable impression in her recent races at Churchill Downs and is counted upon as a certain starter in the Latonia Derby. She is a grand -looking filly, possessing a wonderful range and leverage, with an action that is well-nigh perfection. She was timed a phenomenal trial early this spring. Trainer Healy makes no secret of his belief that at present she is not at her beat, but lie expects to have her lit to run for a kings ransom on June 10. Frederick Johnson is another easterner who will lie n newcomer at Latonia ibis season. .1. W. May. who successfully raced Highball, is in charge of he promising bind of two-year-olds owned by Mr. John-.-"ii. and thev Include Piping Bock, Miss Wigga and Light O IT Life. They will be kept at the Milldale course for the entire term of racing. Many other eastern horses will contest for the rich prizes hung up at Iitonia ibis year and the sport will closely resemble that of the Metropolitan race courses. The cards this season will look far different from those arranged before the present management came inlo control of the track. Quality will be conspicuous and Secretary Maginn will find it an easy task to provide high class racing.
