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LAUREL TRACK PRACTICALLY COMPLETED. Montreal, Que., September 13. Horsemen now racing at Blue Bonnets arc showing keen interest in the meeting to be held at the new plaut at Laurel, Md., commencing October 2. Word was received here yesterday that the plant would be in readiness. This has dispelled all fear entertained by many who were waiting for this word before waking stake entries. Some of the larger stables that will race at Pimlico will divide their strings, shipping part to Laurel and part to Pimlico. There is stabling for over 500 horses at the new plant and all coiners will be taken care of by Manager H. D. Brown. The book for the meeting is well under way and will be ready before the close of the present meeting at Blue Bonnets. The latest to announce their intentions of shipping to Laurel to race are J. W. Burttschell and Oapt. P. M. Walker. W. P. Burch, who is one of the most respected horsemen in the State of Maryland and who is known on every track on this continent, will serve as one of the stewards. He served iu that capacity at Jacksonville last winter and his rulings were most fair. T. C. McDowell, one of the leading breeders of Kentucky, will be the other steward. He was associated with Mr: Burch as steward last -winter at Jacksonville. The other ollicials are equally well known. Joseph A. Murphy will be the presiding judge, with P. A. Brady as his associate. AVhile not engaged at Pimlico. A. B. Dade, who is ut present doing the starting at Blue Bonnets, will ofliciato at Laurel. When he is absent, William Murray will till the position. Joseph McLennan will be Manager H. D. Browns assistant. He has acted in that capacity before with success. Many horses will be shipped direct from Montreal to Laurel, where they will have a chance to freshen. The value of the ten stakes scheduled for decision, amounting to over 0,000, has been a big attraction and is sure to draw entries from all stables. Word comes from the management of the Maryland State, Fair Association that the grading lias been completed and also from Mr. Burch that the plant will be in readiness for the reception of horses within ten days. II. D. Brown left Laurel September 1 for a trip to Cuba to look over the work of constructing the new plant in Havana, where racing will be held this winter. A letter from there this week states that the work is progressing much faster than was anticipated. The residents of Havana arc taking great interest in the building of the first up-to-date racing plant that has ever been erected there. They realize that racing under Mr. Browns management will be a far different proposition than the racing previously held there. Mr. Brown will return to Laurel by the end of this week to remain until the meeting is over. The stand at Laurel is now complete as far as building operations are concerned. The paddock, with accommodations for eighteen horses, is ready The offices have all been finished, while the first top dressing has been placed on the track, leaving little more to be done.
