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MAXIMS CHOICE BEATEN BY POOR RIDING. . Havana. Cuba. January Id.— Maxims Choice losl 1 I race at Oriental, Iark this afternoon through : over-confidence on the part of jockey Ball. It was a 1 close thing between Skib-s Knob and Maxims Choice and the former just lasted long enough In a driving : finish. Maxim Choice made up five lengths in the 3 last eighth and In another stride past the Wishing mark was in front. The Bodwoll stable finished second in three races aid lirsf in one. Todays attendance was large, the crowd being equal to that of any previous Sunday. Racing conditions were perfect and keen Sport 1 was the order.
