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OWNER ASKED TO EXPLAIN WILHITES FORM REVERSAL BECOMES SUBJECT OF INQUIRY AT DOUGLAS PARK. Judge Price Warns W. G. Yanko That Inconsistent Racing of His Horses Will Not Be Tolerated Buckhorn Reduces a Track Record. Louisville, Ky.. October 1. Following Wilhites victory in tlie third race Judge Price tooK jockey J. Mclaiic, rider of Maria C. to task Tor Ills action in taking that lilly wide on the stretch turn, thereby maliiiiii a big gap and enabling Wilbite to save iriiicii ;;round on tlie rail. Tue judge also called oil W. G. VanU." to explain the inconsistent riiuning of Wilbite which had finished far in the rear in his previous start following a winning performance the time before. Yanke admitted that he could not account for Wilhites bad race, unless it was due to the tilf early pace to which he was subjected on that occasion, lie also stated that he had wagered .700 on the horse when he was beaten, whereas he hacked him only to the extent of !00 this afternoon. Yanke also added that on tin? occasion jf Wilhites first start, he had been unloaded that morning from the cars after a trip from Havre tie Grace, and that this might have had something to do with his poor running In his subsequent start. Judge lrice was not alt ether satisfied with the explanation and concluded his session with the owner by informing him that further inconsistent running on the part of representatives of the Yanke establishment would result in tlie stables suspension. Jockey McCahe explained that his action in taking Alalia C. wide on the stretch turn was due to orders he had received to stay, away from the inner rail, whens the going was supiKisedly not as good as a little further out. Fine weather and the splendid card down for decision resulted in increased attendance and a greater volume of speculation. The racing was spirited and wtll contested. The track record for one mile and seventy yards was reduced when Buckhorn. in winning the" handicap, ran the distance in Kle-burne was second, with Floral lark third. Irince Eugene waif the only other starter. lsiickhorn had a clear course all tlie way this afternoon and made very post-a winning one. Floral iL-tiirk kept hlin dose company to the stretch turn, but gave it up in the stretch. She might have been second with better handling, for Peak allowed her to swerve badly in the last furlong. George J. Long s improved two-year-old, Ralph, gave a .sterling exhibition in the second race when be sustained H liunl drive in game fashion and beat Brigs ISrolher. to which he was conceding twenty-one pounds. Little Nephew, the favorite for the race, retired from contention after going live furlongs and it may lie that lie is essentially a sprinter. The locallv-owned lilly, Brouzewlng, made goad in the opener when she got home before Iridescence and Hortense. The upset of the afternoon came in the tlf tli race when ISittra scored a lluky victory over Spindle, the favorite. The latter was piloted bv Glass, who is here to ride Cock o the Walk in the Kentucky Endurance Stakes. Spindle was unquestionably best and would have won in easy style but for being forced wide on the stretch turn. The closing dash resulted in one of the best finishes of the meeting when Jenny Ceddes got up in the last stride 1o win from Sam Hirsch, with T. M. Green just failing to stick it out after having led all the W Cock o the Walk was again the center of attraction this aflernoon at Douglas lark when trainer J. 1. Mayberry brought him on the track after the fourth race to work a mile and a half with pacemakers. The two-vear-old Kay o Light kept him company for the first half mile. Then Wood Dove, which worked with him for a mile yesterday, took up the running where the two-year-old left off. Cock o the Walk went the mile and a half in 2:37 In- fairly good style. He would have done better had he been uracil inure ill the first half mile. Clubs did a mile and a half trial slightly in advance of Cock o the Walk. He was unattended and made an impression bv going tlie distance in 2:33i in handy fashion. Hugh MHnrron, Jr., arrived today from Woodbine Toronto, with nine horses that he had been campaigning on the Canadian tracks. Jockey Skirvin came with the consignment and will accept mounts here tomorrow. , , , Hittras victory in the fifth race gave the back-cm of the Held the three-horse combination iwol. They received 2.10 for . The two-hors?, comprising Kalph and Wilbite, yielded .2.10. W. F. Schulte returned today from Charleston, win re he attended a meeting of the directors of the Ir.rleston Fair and Racing Association. At this hireling, said Mr. Schulte. Francis J. Pons sold hii preferred stock in the Charleston track and tendered his resignation as general manager of the plant. The resignation was accepted and a board win appointed, consisting of Messrs. Fred Aiicr-bach, Santo Sotille and John Marshall, who will gov. m all affairs pertaining to the track. Plans for the racing beginning December 1, were perfected and the stake blanks now in the hands of the printer will be ready for distribution during the last of this week. Trainer Most; Gohlblatt was notified today by trainer James Howe that AH Gold would not be shipped t start in the Kentucky Enduance Stakes at Chun-hill Downs, and that Prince Eugene, if Gohlblatt so deslrrd. could run in the subscription and colors of 11. 1". Whitney. Jefferson Livingston bought Prince Eugene at Saratoga with a view of starting him in the Kentucky Endurance Stakes and one of the conditions or the sale was that the horse should run uiidir tlie Whitney subscription. George J. Long was highly elated by todays good performance of his colt Kalph. W. E. Applegatc, who is interested in Old Kosehud, remarked to Mr. Iiig after congratulating bini on the colts good showing "that fellow may give Old Kosehud :ome trouble next season." James MacMannus has purchased only four yearlings so far this season, but expects to make additional purchases at the late fall sales. Three of the number he owns are promising, they lieing the chestnut lilly by Orniondale P.tisy Lass: the chestnut colt by The Scrile Penitant II., and the brown lilly bv Golden Maxim Proud Duchess. The latter lillv is a sister to his gol performer Presumption.. O A. I.ianehi. trainer of the MacMannus string, has everal y-.-arlings which he purchased for himself. J, S. Hawkins thinks his famous Kentucky Oaks Winner of 1!07, Wing Ting, is in foal this season to Itallot. After Wing Ting foaled Hilly Holder, by Ogden, she was again put in training and was raced for two seasons. Hilly Holder is her only foal to date. f Many creditable works were noted this morning r vt r the Douglas Park track. Hit! following being among the best: Auihillon--Tlirce-cighths in .10. Ai.v Port Mile- in I M5 Aunt .Mamie Three-eighths in 3S. Barbara Lane Three-tiuartors in 1:175. Hlrdie Williams Five-eighths in 1:05. Ir. Jackson Tlirce-uuartors in 1:20. EfTendl Mile In 1 ML I lex -Three-quarters In 1:1S. Foundation Three-quarters In 1:10. Hurry L. Three-eighths in 30. Horroii Three-quarters in 1:17. Iron Mai-k Five-eighths in 1:02. Jim Basev Three-eighths in :!. Just Y. Three-eighths In 38. Knight Deck Three-quarters in 1:10. Polls Three-quarters in 1:1S. Prince Chap Half mile in 52. Ha Una Three-quarters in 1:17. Sempritt. Mile in 1:1: Solar Star Mile in 1:45. Stanley S. Three-quarters in 1:24. Verena Mile in 1:43. Wentworth Three-eighths in .10.
