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FAVORITES SCORE IN MUD FORMFUL RACING MARKS DECISION OF CARD OVER HEAVY TRACK AT WINDSOR Edda Beats Buckhorn by Narrow Margin in Mila Milaand and an Eighth Handicap Steeplechase SteeplechaseStakes Stakes to Ringmaster Detroit Mich August 29 In spilo of the changed track conditions form was well observed at Windsor this afternoon the days results show ¬ ing three favorites and three second choices among the winners The track was deep and heavy in spots progressedThe but Improved as the afternoon progressed The WalkervIIle Steeplechase over the full course and a handicap at one mile and an eighth on tut Hat were provided as attractions The stake which carried an added value of 1000 was contested by a small field only four being carded and three oC them were trained by Louis Garth Ringmaster one of the entry was returned the winner whll Mr Chetlands Prince Hampton beat the other two The Welkin bled during the race and was pulled up Hearing the finish while Tuckey who had the mount on Gun Cotton took a tumble at the sixth fence fenceThe The handicap furnished a stirring contest and re ¬ sulted in a head victory for Edda which came from behind and managed to get up in the closing strides to beat Buckliorn The threeyearold carrying even weights with the winner showed a smart perform ¬ ance He displayed keen speed in the going and hung on with good courage under punishment Borel who had the mount on the winner gave we a rousing finish in fact one of the best he has shown on the circuit circuitHearts Hearts of Oak tho Canadianbred twoyearold that has been sweeping all l efore him this season met his first defeat this afternoon when he fin ¬ ished third in the opening race Despite the fact that he was beaten Hearts of Oak probably ran a better race than ever before His trainer decided to try him without blinkers today and the changj in equipment brought no good results The colt acted fractiously at the post and when the barrier was released he ran to the outside causing a jam in which Arcady and Auirita suffered most As It was Hearts of Oak was practically left His rider whipped him to the leaders In the run down the backstretch but after closing a big gap the 120 imumls that lie carried had Its effects for in the Until drive lie weakened and was beaten out by his stable companion Ondramida and Battle Song SongJohn John W Schorrs string numbers two less than it did on Wednesday After the threeyearold Hamil ¬ ton was beaten Iu the sixth race yesterday ho was claimed by A L Mayer a bookmaker who turnel him over to E liathniau to train Hamilton cost his new owner 1850 Later on in the afternoon Mr Schorr disposed of the filly Miss Nett at private sale to II Norman of Cleveland Young John Schorr will handle the filly during the remainder of the meeting after which she will be shipped to Ken ¬ tucky The Schorr stable will participate in this meeting at Laurel this fall the Memphis turfman having invested close to 500 in nominations to tho Laurel stakes Mr Schorr will not go to Laurel himself but will attend the fall sales in Kentucky While there he will purchase several yearlings Yesterday he relinquished the option he held on the Keene colts being unable to find anyone willing to go Into partnership with him on the deal dealSeveral Several stables arrived from Toronto this morn ¬ ing among them those of C W Bay E E Major and W D Padrick Jockey Davenport accompanied tills delegation and will go from here to Kentucky KentuckyThe The news that Cole L Bieasc had been re nominated for governor in South Carolina was pleas ¬ ing news to the horsemen who appear to think that racing has a better chance under his regime than it would under that of Judge Jones JonesMeter Meter a twoyoarold filly by Orme Shore Mr Frank Foster broke down during the running of the first race
