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LUKE SHOWS HIS QUALITY ONE-EYEB BREEDERS FUTURITY WINNER REPEATS IN BASHF0RD MANOR STAKES. Camden Colt Scores in a Manner That Leaves No Doubt of His Superiority — Churchill Downs Attendance Reduced by Threatening Weather. Louisville. Ky.. May 13.— J. N. Camdens crack oae eyed colt, Luke, winner of the Breeders futurity at Lexington, added further to his laurels Winn be won Ibis afternoon the Basbford Manor Slakes, worth $.710 net. in a manner tbat left no room for doubt as to bis superiority over tbe crack band of youngsters that contested the race with him. lie showed dazzling speed and led bis company I rom barrier rise. He was well in baud near the finish ami had he been urged during Ihe last fur long. In would have easily gone iwo-Ufth seconds faster, which woald have bettered the track record of riliV,. Ed Crump and Manager Waite were the disappointments in the race, for they failed to get any portion of tlie purse. Marion Goosby. In a hard drive, outstayed Dr. Carmen for second money. Kd Crump and Col. Tom Green were forward con lenders until tin- last furlong, but Manager Waite was given weak handling, Martin seeininglv timid. taking him back soon after the start. The McDowell represi ntatiM- was expected to be a real strong con leader in the running ami is a good colt and will show to much lietter advantage under good handling. Tlie saddea change in the weather — it being threatening and cold had an effect on the attendance, which showed a slight decrease. Speculation, though, was in excess of that of yesterday. Tbe racing was again spirited, but developed betting surprises, as only one first choice. Grover Hughes, succeeded in getting to the finish first. Of Interest only secondary to the Basbford Manor Stakes was the meeting of Constant and Luke M.Luke in the mile and twenty yards purse race. I .ill.,- McLuke. which has in private shown such good form that many of his enthusiastic sumiorters proclaimed him almost the equal of Old Rosebud, was given confident support. lie showed green-aeea throughout the running, this being his initial eltoii miller coin-, but managed to land second alter a game stretch sprint. Constant won. well in band, but in the hist furlong be was subjected to much laterfereace becaaae Briekley forced him steadily to the outer rail. Had Krickley kept a straight i-ourse. Constant would have won more easily and the Gerst representative would have landed in second place. Luke McLuke will doubtless slmw to greater advantage in future starts when lie gets accustomed to ra. ing. The change from McDonald to Neylon on Bed of Roses worked a great iaaproremeat in the Bradley allys running in the second race, for she stood a ileiermined drive to overhaul Yallaha in the last lew atrtdea, Star of Night landing third. J. Howard, who rede Yallaha, was held to blame for the jam that came on tbe first turn, which almost caused i.jnla Iayno to fall and eliminating her as a factor. Howard was suspended by the stewards for the rest of the meeting. G rarer Hughes was easily liesf in the opener anil led lor tbe entire trip, lo win well in band over Sun Queen and Lady Moonet. Cash on Delivery-raced iMiorly ami was soundly lieateti. Yenghee, la the fifth, repeated his vi. tory of the opening day when he galloped home in aihance of a fair lot. Birdie Williams, making her first start of this year was installed favorite, but finished a distant trailer. She was away from the post stumbling and essayed to keep pace with Gilpy during the first half, which eventuallv resulted in both quilting to almost a walk. The concluding dash went to Milton Youngs Glass, energetically ridden by C. Turner. Minda might have beaten him but for poor handling duriug the first half, although be saved BSach ground in entering the stretch. The filly came back bleeding and this, too, may have affected her chances. Starter Morrissey this aftem-ntti began severe measures of discipline with those riders who have lioen ilisoliedient at tbe post. J. Henry, after repeated warnings, was fined SMf Bad was suspended for tbe rest of the meeting and irench also suffered a suspension lor the remainder of the meeting. General Manager Matt J. Winn and Ihil J. Dwyer received advices during the afternoon that a decision favorable lo racing was handed down today in the recent betting ca-e. It is expected ihat this decision, considered an Important one by the turfmen, will clarify the New York racing situation more than any previous judicial ruling. Secretary Udward Jasper, who will officiate at Cmpire City, is receiving a generous number of entries for the stakes to lie run at the Yotikers" track, beginning July II. Bh tries will close May L0. Peter Clark, who is doing missionary work among the horsemen here in the interest of the -lakes to be run a! Denver, which close June I. reports a good list of entries to tlie Derby of 32.000 and the rest of the ,000 .Mid 11.800 slakes listed. Entries to these events are I ree and no charge will be made to horsemen for starting their horses in these slakes. Weights for tbe Clark Handicap were panted Ibis afternoon. Kmglegs was giveu the post of honor with ll2 pounds. Star Charter IIS. Great Britain lis. clubs aad Doaerail each 112. old Boar bud lit: ami Hodge- Wt. A crack field is expected lo go to the post in this race. Captain Janus Beea, former well known racing official, was an arrival today aad will remain several days lo witness the s|iort. K. J. Mackenzies strong band of racers was shipped tonight lo Belmont Dark to await the open ing of racing there. J. B. Respess" horses are expected to arrive tomorrow from Latoiiia. where they have been pre pared for racing. This mornings work outs over a fast track at Churchill Downs lacioded Ihe following Barnard— Mile in 1 :47% Captain Beck— Five-eighths in in:;. Curlicue — Three-quarters in 1:1!l. Flora Kina Live eighths in 1:07. Il.v ing Peel -Mile in 1:42%. Gallant Boy lie eighths in 1 :0L J..hu Guild Mile in 1 :44. J..hn G. Weaver Mile in 1 is. Just Y. — Half mile in .".4. Kewpii — Boar and a half furlongs in 7, l.oveland — Three eighths in 37%. IVbeeo— Mil,, in 1 :4d. Prince Hernial Mile in 1 : 17. Strong -Mile in 1:41-.. Tom King -Seven eighths in 1 :.12. Transport -Three quarters in 1:10%. Wild Horse Three quarters in 1:1.".-,. Yankee Trei — Seven-eighths in 1 :.Y2..
