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MEXICAN OUTLOOK BRIGHT RACING UNDER NEW REGIME IN CAPITAL BEGINS AUSPICIOUSLY. Brilliant Gathering of Wealth and Aristocracy of Republic Marks Opening Day of Meeting Under Management of M. J. Winn. Mt-xlco City. Mex., October 29. The circumstances under which the seven teen-days meeting of the Mexican Jockey Club opened this afternoon at the Con-loKii.cour.ee, with Col. M. J. Winn of Louisville, Ky.. in charge of tins details of the racing, augur well for the ultimate establishment of racing as one of the most popular sports of the Mexican people. The crowd in attendance was by far the largest assemblage ever feathered within a racing enclosure in the .Mexican republic and included the beauty and aristocracy of Mexico City. The brilliant uniforms of the members of the foreign diplomatic corps, the gay dress of the presidential guard, and the exquisite toilets of the ladles made a spectacle, kaleidoscopic and rich, that will live long in the memories of the beholders. The presence of President le la Rami and his cabinet, American Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson, Consul-General Arnold Shaukliii, and representatives of nearly all the European nations lent dignity to the occasion and made of it a great social function. TJic opening was an unqualified success from every standpoint. The racing was far superior to any ever liefore soon here, as was naturally to be expected from the caliber of the horses engaged and the members of the Mexican Jockey Club are elated over the outcome of their experiment in inducing Colonel Winn to take charge of the meeting. The- developments of the day virtually assure racing on an extrusive scale for Mexico. Predictions may be heard mi every hand tonight that the sport is destined to increase in popularity with leaps and bounds from this time on until it will have become the uiostpop-ular pastime in the republic. While the second running of the Mexican Derby vus the particular feature, of the days, program, the presence, of crack racers frojn the United States in-VTistWl the less important races with keen interest r4or the Mexican spectators. The fame of the American equine celebrities that were saddled in the sev-. oral races had preceded them, and it was with much interest and admiration that, their appearance was hailed. The Derby was contested by a field of seven colts and fillies, foaled in Mexico. Last year, when the Derby was first run, it was open to foreign-bred horsps, localise of the lack of sufficient thoroughbreds in this country. From now on. in accordance with the original intent of the Mexican Jockey Hub, only Mexican foals may participate in this event. In order to encourage the breeding of the thoroughbred in the republic, the Mexican government richly endows the stake. Tlio rich prize , of ;?7,015 in gold today fell to Xr. Francisco Rincou Gallardo, whose filly Shooting Star ran a superb race and won easily, four lengths in advance of the favorite. Marques de San Koinan. The seven contestants were off to a perfect start. Ma Mlgnonne set the pace for the first inllo of the journey, followed closely by Dos Estrelias and the favorite. Shooting Star, reserved in the early running, moved up rapidly on the turn for home and challenged Marques de San Roman. For a moment lift, looked as though he might be able to withstand the challenge, but the filly gradually forged ahead and drew away from him. The victory was .decidedly popular. Sr. Francisco Rincon Gallardo being one of Mexicos most highly esteemed sportsmen. Sr. Alejandro de la Arena, owner of the favorite, tool: Ids defeat gracefully and in a sportsmanlike manner. The other winners of the day included Round the World, and The Hague, from the American establishment of AV. G. Yanke; O. A. Bianchis Oakland, R. 11. Harris Flying Footsteps, and F. Hanlaus "Butter Rail. W. II. Ruckner. who is now training for W. G. Yanke, is also training Oakland for O. A. .Blanch! and had the distinction of saddling the winners of half the card.
