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MRS. L. A. LIVINGSTON WINS KENTUCKY ENDURANCE STAKES FOR THE SECOND TIME Pandorina, a Product of Rancocas Farm, Duplicates Last Years Victory of Her Stable-mate, Sotemia Other Contestants Collapse and Time Is Far Slower Than Expected Bringhurst Makes a New American Record for Five and a Half Furlongs v Louisville, Ky., October 8. rMrs. L. A. Livingston scored her second triumph in the Kentucky Eu-durance Stakes when Pandorina carried her colors to victory in the third running of this rich and much coveted event at Churchill Downs this afternoon. Flora Fina and Prince Eugene were second and third respectively. Beautiful, the only other starter, retired from contention after going three miles and a half. The gross value of tlie race was !,000. of which the winners net portion was ,750 and a gold cup valued at ,000 donated by the Kentucky State Racing Commission. Flora Finns reward for running second was ,000 and Prince Eugene earned ,300. The time of the race 7:27f., was 10 seconds slower than the American record of 7:10. made by Mrs. Livingstons Sotemia in winning the race last year. Condition was the main factor in Pandorinas victory. Trainer Matt Feakes, who also prepared Sotemia for this race last season, had his present charge in superb form, and she returned to the scales after the contest comparatively fresh, in striking contrast to her opponents. Flora Fina collapsed utterly just as she crossed the finishing line after a game exhibition in beating Prince Eugene for second money. The latter was exhausted when lie was taken back to his stable. Keautirul could go no further than three and one-half miles and was then led off the course. The earlv running was dominated by Prince Eugene, which assumed a long lead, chielly because Kederls could not keep him under sufliclent restraint. Pandorina came next, with Keautiful and Flora Fina following. This order was maintained for the lirst two miles, with Prince Eugenes lead varying from 30 to 100 lengths. Lottus kept Flora Fina almost a quarter of a mile lHhind the leader. Iu beginning tlie third mile Gross began to urge Pandorina and she drew on level terms With, the leader after going two miles ami three-quarters and assumed a good lead before three miles huilsWMlItraversed. During the last mile she was taken ill hand and allowed to loaf, but passed the finish liefnrp Prince Eugene had readied the furlong post In tho stretch. Princ." Eugene at tills point began t shorten his stride perceptibly, which enabled Flora Fina to come from far back and beat him to tlie finish. Immediately after finishing, Flora Fina began to stagger and went down in a heap suffering with exhaustion and cramps. She recovered after getting her wind back and was led to her stable. Prince Kug?iie required the services of two veterinarians, but he was also finally brought around In good shape. Mrs. Livingston, who came here from her home iu Johstown, N. J., witnessed the race from a private box in the grandstand and after the finish was invited to the stewards stand, where Mayor Head of Louisville, in behalf of the Kentucky State Racing Commission, presented her with the handsome gold cup and a magnificent bouquet of American beauty roses. In attendance at the presentation were Messrs. Milton Young. George J. Long. J. Hart Talbott and Charles F. Grainger, members of the Kentucky State Racing Commission; J. Pel-ham Johnston, secretary to the commission; presiding Steward Charles F. Price and General Manager" Matt J. Winn. Mrs. Livingston thanked the mayor for the commissions gracious gift and expressed her pleasure over having scored a victory in the race for the second time. , This was Mrs. Livingstons first visit to Churchill Downs and she was genuinely surprised by tlie magnitude of the plant, its parklike appearance and the great con course of visitors. Threatening weather during the forenoon gave way to sunshine about noon, and a big throng of people wending their way to Churchill Downs. Arrivals were numerous and continuous after em-oclock and the grandstand, the broad lawns in front ami the steps became congested with spectators looking for vantage points. The society element, with its reservations in the clubhouse, and the boxholders were a bit tardy, but by the time for the opening race their numbers had increased to a stage where no more space was available. There were delegations from all sections of the country. Cincinnati, Chicago, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Kaltiinore. Philadelphia and San Antonio, Tex., contributing a large quota of racing devotees, attracted by the four-mile contest. There was a big sprinkling pf old-timers, who gave details to the younger set of the four-mile racius of long ago and recounted with pride the memorable struggles they had witnessed at this track between the champions and favorites of tlie past. Tlie Molly McCarty-Ten Krocck hiateh was a favorite theme with them. While the four-mile race naturally engrossed tlie greatest attention, the other contests were alsa immensely enjoyed and speculation was of heavy volume. It was nearly ::5 per cent, bigger than any day at Douglas Park. Favorites fared poorly, John I. Wakefield being the only lirst choice to make good. The all-aged race at five and a half furlongs, which brought together several speedy youngsters, besides the older cracks, Leochares and Hawthorn, resulted in the lowering of the American record for the distance when J. N. Camdens Kringhurst led Leochares to the finish iu 1:04. Tlie former track record was 1:0,". made bv Round tlie World, and the American record of ltO-HS for the distance that was displaced was made bv Lady Irma at Santa Anita Park. Cal.. December US, l.IOS. Kringhurst displayed a high Might of speed and rare gameness and held the hard striving Leochares safe during the final furlong. Klack Toney headed the once great Hawthorn during tlie stretch racing and beat him for third money. Pav Streak and Mimorioso were tlie favored ones in the third race. The former was stricken with a hemorrhage and had to retire from the contest during tlie stretch racing and crowding to which Mimorioso was subjected eliminated him from serious contention. Ambrose, with a change of riders from Martin to Kederls. showed his best form and disposed of Rack Kay, the early leader, for the purse. In the fifth race. Samuel R. Meyer, running in his best form, scored over the poorly handled favorite Kleburne. Keogli had the mount on the latter and got him involved in numerous lams. Jockey Goose contributed to the interference from which Kleburne suffered and was cautioned by the stewards. Tlie closing dash went to Joe Dei-iKild over Oakhnrst and Sam Hirsch, with the favorite. High Private, just failing to get nart of the purse. Joe Deihold was entered for 00 and was bill up ,000 by E. A. Colton, trainer of Marshou. but was retained by trainer J. L. McGiunis for Mrs. M. R. Farmer. J. L. MeCinnis decided not to take a chance of starting Sam Jackson In the four-mile race on account of the suspicious filling of one of the horses ; forelegs. Tlie Injury at present is not considered serious, but to have sent him Into the contest would have been equivalent to inviting the horses perma-I neut breakdown. Mr. McGiuuIs regretted that he ; . . could not start the horse, as lie began to prepare him for the race as far back as the Saratoga meeting. Sam Jackson and other members of the Me-Giunis establishment will engage in Kentucky racing for the remainder of the season. General Manager Matt J. Winn was highly elated over the immense turnout of people that witnessed the running of the Endurance Stakes. He spoke glowingly of the meeting now on at Laurel and will return there on Friday next, as lie feels that ills capable staff of assistants at Churchill Downs can well manage affairs without his presence. J. N. Camden was the only member of the Kentucky State Racing Commission absent. Pressing business detained him in the east. Governor McCreary sent ids regrets that he could not be present for the racing this afternoon. Business affair of importance were instrumental in keeping him from the course. Capt. J. II. Rees came down from Pittsburgh expressly to witness the four-mile race. Capt. Rees reiterated his former statement that there will be an early revival of racing In Tennessee under the parl-mutuel system of betting and with legislative consent. Prior to the racing T. C. McDowell disposed of the filly Watermelon to John E. Madden, who will retire her to the stud when her racing career ends. Mr. Madden is negotiating with Jefferson Livingston for the sale of several of his fashionably bred yearlings now at Hamburg Place. Arthur Hancock, the well-known Virginia breeder, who recently added several high-priced stallions to his Ellerslle establishment, was among the visitors. John Haehmeister, manager of the Douglas Park and Latonia tracks, and his capable assistant, Frank J. Kruen, were among the spectators. Mr. Bruen distributed the blanks for the Charleston stakes to numerous owners. - Col. Alex Lalwld and Jack Lory were early arrivals and renewed acquaintances among the olUcialt;,. owners and trainers. Jockey J. Glass will return east in a few iuys fo be on hand for the Piping Rock .meeting. Frederick Johnson, owner of Cock o the Walk, was an arrival this morning, and expressed regret over the fact that he could not send his representative to the post. Trainer Mnyberry Iielicves that the colt will completely recover during the winter. Jefferson Livingston, owner of Prince Eugene, congratulated Mrs. Livingston heartily on Pandorinas success. It was their first meeting. Prince Eugene ran in the colors and name of II. P. Whitney, who entered him. Mrs. Livingston was given a great ovation by the spectators after being presented with the gold cup and bouquet. She acknowledged the plaudits by smiling and bowing repeatedly to the crowd. Francis J. Pons arrived today from his farm In Madison, Tenn., and corroborated the report that he had disposed of his preferred stock in the Charleston race track and nad resigned the management of that plant. E. Whyte, trainer of the Valley Farm- Stable, came over from Toronto to witness the racing. Capt. Thomas J. Clay, presiding judge at tlie Dorval track in Montreal, came from his home near Lexington to view the racing. Captain Clay was enthusiastic over the prospects for good meetings at Dorval next year. He expects that every prominent three-year-old in the country will lie engaged for the International Derby of 0,000 to be run at. that track next season. Trainer Feakes will keep Pandorina here for several days before shipping her to Pimlico, where she will engage in some of the long distance races to be decided there. Iron Mask, which came out of his last race in had shape. Is gradually rounding to, but will not start again until the Latonia meeting. The big Chicago delegation was headed by "Smiley" Corbett. Most of them will remain here for several days before returning to Chicago. Pandorina ran five times last season as a two-year-ld and failed to win, but was once second and twice third at this age. This season she had started twelve times before todays race. In her last previous race, in the Ontario Jockey Club Cup two miles ind a quarter, run at Toronto, she was second to the four-year-old Airey. beaten a nose in 3:07. Previously she ran fourth in the Earl Grey Cup. one mile and a quarter. In 2:01, which event was won by the noted three-year-old. Great Britain. Pandorina is a daughter of Rowling Brook, which was bred in England, being out of a mare sent there by the late John A. Morris, in a band of noted stud matrons he shipped abroad to be mated with fashionable English sires. He Is by the Epsom Derby winner, Ayrshire, and out of Vacation, by Tom Ochiltree, a son of Lexington. He traces to the famous Dance family on the side of his dam. Bowling Brook was a great race horse, winning as a two-year-old the first part of the Double Event, and as a three-year-old the Metropolitan Handicap and Belmont Stakes. Pandorina Is out of Pandora, by Emperor, a son of Enquirer. Pandora is the dam of several winners, including Givonni Balerio. by Pontlac; Belle of Niles. Pan II.. Charma, the dam of five winners, and the good producer. Hope, the dam of Perdicur. a winner for no less than eight seasons in England. Pandorina was foaled at Rancocas Farm iu New Jersey, where Sotemia was also bred and born. Her granddam is tlie famous Susan Ann, by Lexington, which also produced Ilenlopen and Thora, the latter one. of Americas noted race queens. Thora was as great a producer as she was a performer on thfr turf, she being the dam of those three great stake winners. Yorkville Belle. Sir Francis and Dobbins. Both Susan Ann and Thora ran great races up to three miles and evidently could have gone the distance of the Kentucky Knduranee Stakes had they been asked to perform such a feat. Susan Ann was out of Koxana, by Chesterfield, which mare, in addition to tlie noted daughter of Lexington, produced the good race horses. Blarneystone, Tip-perary. Jury and Chesapeake and the noted producer, Colleen Bawii, dam of Blast. Matt Feakes, who has now saddled two winners of the Kentucky Endurance Stakes for Mrs. Livingston, was, in ihe seventies and early eighties, a successful rider, being contemporary with such noted jockeys as R. Swim. J. Rowe. R. Barbee, W. Ilav-ward. C. Holloway, George Evans, Dnn Sparling. W. Donahue. William Walker. G. Hughes and O. Palmer. During his career as a jockey he won many great races with Ills mounts, among which were the Champagne Stakes, ou Grlinstend: the Hunter Stakes, on Spark: the Jerome Stakes, on Barrett, and again on Water Lily; the Ladies Stakes, on HIawassa. and the Nursery Stakes, on Olitlpa. He has been a highly successful trainer since he forsook the saddle nearly thirty years ago. and Is considered a master In the art of training a horse for Iong-dis-: tauce racing.
