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MEXICAN RACING ON SUBSTANTIAL BASIS." Elite of Mexican Capital Continues to Show Great Interest in Sport. Mexico City, Mcx.. November ii. That racing is rapidly becoming fashionable in the capital of this republic was amply demonstrated today by an excellent attendance at the Condesa course and the representative character of the gathering. Diplomats, statesmen, men of affairs and the most Influential portion of Mexican social life were well represented in the grandstand, on the lawn and in the butting ring. The bookmakiug contingent were greatly gratified by the amount of patronage accorded them and it was apparent that the local talent are fast mastering the American system of wagering. The. card today was attractive. W. G. Yanke was again conspicuously successful. His bay gelding Leopold won the second race, while his Lackrose finished first in tho sixth. Amor Bros. Madreperla, favorite in todays stake, rait disappointingly thin afternoon, but his stable mate, Machintla, took lirst money. R. J. Iowers colt, W. II. Ford, easily outran Marzo in the lirst race, while Henderson and Hogans Tim Judge was lirst in the third. Sona was favorite in the fifth and won by a head. Colonel Winn and his associates are greatly pleased with the steady improvement that has been apparent since Derby Day and firmly believe that Mexico City will be a moat important racing point on the occasion of the meeting proposed for next spring. Mexico City, Mux., November C The fifth day of the race meeting at Condesa was marked by bright t.kies, a balmy breeze, and a good attendance. The fact that Francisco Madero was inaugurated into his high office as president of Muxieo, and the banks and business houses were closed, permitted the people to observe a general holiday. The volume of betting, which has become lively here, was greater than on any previous day. The event that attracted the most attention was tho fifth race, a handicap, in which Chapultepee won hv n head from W. G. Yankes great filly Round the AVorld in the fastest run live furlongs of the meeting. W. G. Yankes Wooltex won the first race, and his stable mate Incision took first money in the second. J. H. Meados Rompiti captured the third race, as an otds-on favorite. Former Governor Lnndas Dos Estrellas, a contender in the 1011 Derby, won the fourth race from other horses that were also contenders in tho big Mexican event. The last race of the day developed a finish that sent the crowd wild with enthusiasm. San Bernlto crossing under the wire first a nose in advance of "Slgurd, with the latter horse a scant head before Flying Feet. There were several new arrivals last night, including F. St. 1. Skinner, n well-known American racing oUlclal. Judge Skinner is delighted with Mexico City and was much impressed with tho size and appearance of the crowd at the course. It has been learned here, on good authority, that the old style system of large slates and books will Ikj employed by the bookmakers at Juarez during the eoming meeting at that place, instead of the small slates that hitherto have been used on the border course. There are twolvo days of the meeting left lief ore tho dose of the present racing season, the last day falling on November 26, and it is probable that next springs meeting will cover at least sixty days.
