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FAST TIME AT LOUISVILLE ADAMS EXPRESS REDUCES CHURCHILL DOWNS MILE RECORD TO 1:37. T. M. Green Had Made New Mark of 1:38 Earlier in Day Stone Street Runs Mile and an Eighth in Track Record Time. Louisville, Ky., September 27. Little Fathers track record of 1:384 for one mile, established at Churchill Downs yesterday, did not stand ""ig. It wns twice bettered in the course of this afternoons racing, and the end of the program found the mark for the distance reduced to 1:373, only a fraction, removed from the American record of 1:371, established by Centre Shot at Santa Anita Park, December 22. 1908. The Churchill Downs course is in such a lightning-fast condition that it would be no surprise should the American record for the mile be reduced, before the present meeting is over. The first reduction of the record came in the third race, when T. M. Green, making his lirst start since the Latonia summer meeting, ran the distance in 1:38, defeating the crack. Prince Ahmed, himself a record breaker at this meeting. T. M. Greens record was destined to le short lived, for in the lilth race, which, bv the way, was a. split of the third race, II. C. Ilallenbecks Adams Express, third choice in the bettiug, ran the mile in 1:372. and it was tlio general impression that had he lieeu urged he would have equaled, if not surpassed, the American record of 1:374. The old Kentucky Derby winner, Stone Street, also came into the limelight by running a mile and an eighth in 1:511. which equaled the track record made last year by Carlton G. Kollie Levys three-quarters in 1:113 was also a noteworthy achievement from a time standpoint. Aside from the fast time recorded in all the races, the sport was highly exciting and immensely enjoyed. Favorites were returned winners in three of the races, and as all of the best backed horses .were contenders throughout the afternoon, they got some portion of the purses. Supporters of the t:hort-pricod ones had a profitable day of it. I The finish in the third race bordered on the sensational, T. M. Green and Prince Ahmed, after hav-ing raced most of the time on even terms, began a furious drive in the stretch. They measured strides almost until the last sixteenth, where Prince Ahmed liegau boring out and it was the main cause for his defeat, as T. M. Green kept straight to the finish and won by a nose. Helmet made a grand showing by landing in third place after closing an immense gap. Nimbus, considered a dangerous contender, was forced to retire early from the contest, due to having been taken with a hemorrhage. Tlie erratic Dotiau was in the main responsible for the record-breaking performance in the fifth race, as he forced a terrific pace for the lirst three-quarters. This benefited Adams Express, which was held under restraint until the Gerst racer tired. On Douaus retirement. Adams Express moved into the lead like a Hash and he held Swaunauoa safe in the stretch. The Cowdin filly would have been much mure formidable but for a tangle at the start. The handicap at three-quarters went to Follie Levy, which was on her best Kst behavior this afternoon. She had to be hard urged to outstay Stinger, which was making his lirst start since the removal of the ban imposed against him for inconsistent running during the summer meeting at Latouia. lie rail in the interest of II. C. Ilailenbeck this afternoon. W. G. Yanke took another purse when The Hague scored a lucky victory in the second race over Queen Marguerite. The latter was probably best, but suITered interference in rounding the lirst turn and was given an overconfident ride by jockey Koer-ner. F. Starita, Queen Marguerites trainer, hid up the winner from an entered price of 1911.sh00 to 1911.sh00, but failed to get her. The maiden race which opened the pragram, brought an upset by the easy win of 0. L. Harrisons Bonanza. Jockey Taplins energetic handling was responsible for Stone Streets victory in the closing dash over Sam Barber and Crow "itobb. Phil Hyams was among todays arrivals from New York and announced to the horsemen that the Git-tins bill would surely come up in the New York Assembly. It is generally regarded in the east that the measure will succeed in going through the house and will receive the approval of Governor Dix. Messrs. II. K. Knapp and F. R. Hitchcock have returned to New York, but will return to Kentucky for the Latonia meeting. John C. Ferriss will ship a string of racers to Mexico City at the close of the local meeting. Col. T. J. L. Drown, who served as presiding judge at Tampa and Pensacola, was among todays visitors. Col. Matt J. Winn receievd a telegram today from Senor Do la Arena, who is interested in Mexican racing, to the effect that he would arrive here on Saturday next. .Tamos Butler and Price McKinney, who are also Identilicd with Mexican racing, will arrive here next week, and plans for the coming Juarez racing will be fully discussed and announced to the horsemen. There will he 100 days of racing at Juarez and probably thirty days of spring racing at Mexico City. Most of,, the cheaper horses that trainer W. II. Karrick has in charge will lie offered at auction luring the Latonia meeting. Presumption will return here after filling his engagement in a stake race at Woodbine on Saturday next. Secretary Jasper is arranging for a special race designed to bring together the best sprinters at tlio course. A liberal purse will be provided by the management and it will lie added to the regular card of six races. Owners will be consulted regarding conditions. Donau. after his bad lehavior at the post today, was again placed on the schooling list. Col. Jack Chinn. John Fay and Jake Marklein were among todays visitors. It practically has been settled that William Shelley will leave or Mexico City at the close of the racing here to begin getting things in condition for the seventeen-days meeting at the Mexican capital preceding tin; opening of Juarez. Mr. Shelley will also serve as presiding judge. Recent work-outs at Churchill Downs and Douglas Park: Acguin naif mile in 51, first three-eighths in M :.Sh. w Al Muller Quarter mile In 25, canteriug. Angelas Three-eighths in 374, easily. Arcite Three-quarters in 1:20. easily. Azylade Quarter mile in 254. cantering. Deianey Quarter mile in 2.!, lirst eighth in 113. Doncaster Three-eighths in 40. cantering. Dr. Watson Three-eighths In 3S4. cantering. Housemaid Mile in 1:404. Fractiouals: 234. 3GJ, 41, 1:014. 1:144, 1:2SJ. Inclement Half mile in 51, first quarter in 244. Janie Ware? Quarter mile in 254. cantering. .Tim Basey Quarter mile in 234. John Gritlin II. Quarter mile in 224; lias all his speed. John Louts Soven-olghths in 1:31, easily. Kaiser Half mile in 494 first quarter in 234. Keep -Moving Mile in 1:494. first halt in 514. Continued on second page. FAST TIME AT LOUISVILLE. Continued from first page. Knight Deck Five-eighths in 1:0G; first half in 522. Little Father Half mile in log, first three-eighths in 315J. Miss Minnie Mile in 1:41. Fractionals: 234. 305, 494, 1:014. 1:14. 1:284; worked with nousemaid . ".Nadzu Milt! in 1:52, cantering. Oakland Five-eighths in 1:044. Fractionals: 24J. 38?, 51. Pinkola Mile in 1:484 Weantcring. Polly Pucello Quarter mile in 254. Quartermaster Five-eighths in 1:07, cantering. Recompense Half mile in 51, first quarter In 242. Righteasy Half mile in 51, first three-eighths in 374. Royal Captive Mile in 1:41. Fractionals: 244, 374, 50, 1:034. 1:10, 1:294-Royal Report Seven-eighths in 1:35. easily.-Scimmago Mile in 1:54; in hand all the way. Sebago Quarter mile in 24, easily. Sir Catesby One mile and a quatter in 2:20; was "cantering all the way. Spindle Three-eighths in 39. Stone Street Mile in 1:39s, cantering. T. M. Green Five-eighths in 1:034. Fractionals: 24, 304 494. The Reach Half mile in 55, first quarter iu 24. Tom Hayward Half mile in 52, easily. Ursula Emma Half mile in 50, first quarter in , 245. Voltlwrpo Half mile in 52, easily. Vreeland Three-quarters iu 1:234, cantering. This mornings work-outs included the following: Bottle Sue Half mile in 50. Bonne Chance Five-eighths in 1:04J. Cercmonius Five-eighths in 1:05. Console Mile in 1:44. Ethel Samson Five-eighths in 1:022. Fireman Mile and a half in 2:37. Jack Wall Three-quarters in 1:15s. John Pendergrast Three-quarters in 1:1Ge. Markie M. Three miles in 5:37. -Meridian Mile in 1:43. Messenger Boy Mile in 1:45. Iiukola Three-quarters in 1:19. Robert Three-quarters in 1:I5. Royal Report Two miles in 3:42?. Sir Denrah Three-quarters in 1:10. Wheelwright Five-eighths in 1:01s. Wolfs Baths Half mile iu 4S2. Worth Three-quarters in 1:155.
