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, . , j . . s 1 . • 1 K ■ . 1 [ 1 TRACK RECORD IS REDUCED G0WELL SETS NEW MARK OF IM% FOR MILE AND AN EIGHTH AT CHURCHILL DOWNS. Weaver Filly Scored by Narrowest of Margins Over Rudolfo and Donerail in Ovornight Handicap — Luke McLuke an Impressive Winner. I/ouisville. Ky.. L*iy 19. In a thrilling finish thai ei.-it rifted the big crowd of spectators, Go well triumphed over Rudolfo and Douerail in the mile and a furlong handicap, that featured the geed cud provided by the Churchill Downs management tnis afternoon, .Noses separated the eou lenders at the tinish. after a furious last furlong straggle. Tin- race had additional merit from the fail ih.it the former track record of 1:51%, es lahlisheil by High Private, was reduced one till 11 of a second. Douerail forced an early fast pace in company with Disparity, but the latter feI away on the stretch turn, where Rudolfo and Go well moved up resolutely. A furlong out it appeared as if Doaerai] would beat hi* rivals home, but Kitdolfo and Gowell would not be denied aud responding gamely lo their riders urging, gained steadily mi 1 he leader until the trio were on even terms a fen strides from the aniah. Gowell. run-aing on the outside, poked her nose in front at On- last stride ami Rudolfo likewise managed to head Douerail. There was a disposition to criticize Turner for faulty handling of Douerail, as during i In- earl] stages he kepi allowing the Hayes colt lo bear onl Turner also persistently kept looking over his shoulder, seemingly with a view of pre-,enting his mount from getting cut down. The placed trio are among well regarded candidates for honors in the Kentucky Handicap, to be run al Douglas Park next Saturday, and their respective weight assignments in that event tit into a nicety with this afternoons result. Probably the most hltereatfaag racing of the meeting developed today and it was witnessed by an appreciative and large attendance. The betting. while of good proportions, was somewhat disappointing. Prices against the winners were liberal as a result of diversified support for most of the starters. .li h:i YV. Schorr won another pane when Luke McLuke scored impressively in the allowance race at a niib- and a sixteenth. Luke McLoke ran in blinkers today and the equipment, coupled with a rousing ride, worked a marked improvement in his showing as compared with a preceding start when Constant led him to the finish. Constant today could never get mar him and it was only on suffer-j ance. win 11 Ne.vlon eased the winner almost to a walk near the end, that Constant could get within naBtng distance of him. Bracktown Belle showed asod form in landing third money. Trainer GoMbhUt sent Boh Hensley to the post in the opener ill winning form and the Livingston representative had no dinar. ill ty in scurrying home in advance of Back Bay and Furleng. The winner was held in nnioh lesn esteem than either of the two named. w. v. Harden uncovered in his Illy, Margaret D. what may be a crack. lodging by tho impressive fashion in which sin- handled herself in the second race. She won well in hand over Yallaha and Sweetheart Sue. Tin- latter eras grouped with others in Hie held. Gipsy Love, which at. present is enjoying the best form of her career, showed a smart perform ance in winning tin tifth race over Mimiorioso and Lace. Kederis gave the winner skillful ban. I ling and clearly outgeneraled Taylor on the runner up. The dosing dash went to Betilah S.. after a spirited effort to overcome the long lead main laineil by Sereliala up to the last furlong. Helen M. and Minda fought il out at the end for second place. While al the |M»st Delilah S. was badly kicked by White Wool and slw had to overcome some interference, but Turner used good judgment. in alb. wing her to gain steadily and she had enough in reserve to hold the others safe in the dual drive. Jockey Kederis was tilled S100 and suspended for the remainder of tin- meeting by starter Mini ism j for insubordination. Kederis was guilty of rough riding ill the second race and the stewards sus pt-nileil him. but later when informed that the sinter had suspended and lined him, they let it go at that, Star Actress was aeanired Ibis afternoon by M. A. Coiton from H. C. Baker it private terms. The ImiM-s Othello and PaJaroUa have been added to the auction sale to be hold here tomorrow. General Manager John Hachawiater, who arrived today from Latonia, states that his recent advice, w.-ie thai Secretary F. W. Maginn is progressing finely, but would be absent from his post during the early part of the Douglas Park meeting. The pro gram book for the Brat sews days racing, also containing the full Bat of stake nominations for the entire meeting, was distributed to owners thia aaarn lag. .1 W. Schorr bought today, from F. Milieu, the chestnut yearling coll by Nasturtium -Meddlesome she brother to Foundation and the chestnut feat ling Oily by Stalwart -Big loose. Trainer Bete Ooyne stated todav thai George 1 Longa great racer, Free Lame, would probably not be -i-ii under colors again, for he i- now at the Bashford Manor Farm and had been mated wiih eleven of Mr. Longs choicest male-. M. M. Leach of Loiiij;loii has been appelated paddock judge at Douglas Park. There will be seven races earned on Thursday next, the extra race being at si furlong--. Matt J. Winn, who is managing the Laurel track, is arranging to install twenty six of Grainger »V to.s latesl improved mutuel machines at the Mary land course for next falls meeting. The cost of Improvements at Laurel this summer, to include club house, new stalls and beautifying the lawns and approaches, will exceed 00,000. II is in tended to pat iern after Churchill Downs as far aa possible at Laurel. Following were among the best trials Ibis morning over Hie Churchill Downs track: Bac I Ive eighths in 1 :10. Bill Combs Mil,, in 1:40. I.nnanza Mile and an eighth in 1 :5S. Cash on Delivery Three-quarters in 1:10%, Claxonette Mile in 1:46. Daingerfield Mile in 1 : - ■ Dr. Samuel Mile in 1 : IT- . Galley Slave Mile iii 1 :4:.-. Gold Color li." ami a half furlongs in 1:12 Golden Treasure Mile in 1 lo. Hocker Mile in Fit:-. Isabella Valle Mil,, in 1 :«0. Kilcro.-i Three-quartera in 1:18. Kiva Three-eighths m 30 Ladj Paachita Five-eighths in F02" . Muff three quarters in 1 is Delicto Mile in 1 : pi Presumption Five eighths in 1 01; . Samuel It. Meyer Mile in 1 :51. Silk Da] Three-quarters In 1:18. Star 0Ryan Five eighths in 1:05. Transit Mile lu 1 ;«%. Wander Mil. in 1:43* Wild llorse— Half mile in 50%.
