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FAIR SEX ENTHUSIASTIC I LADIES DAY DRAWS THE USUAL BIG ATTEND-ANCE AT NEW ORLEANS TRACK. Rose Juliette Takes a Purse for Green B. Morris Amid General Applause — Gallops Victory Gains Kim Banishment. Now Orient, La.. January IV — A crowd estimated at O.OOO. of which two-thirds were Indies, saw the racing at the Fair Grounds this after— OH. the occasion being ladies day. Weather and track conditions were decidedly advene to flood racing, hut the Indies were unmindful of the cold and other disagreeable features and seemed to derive enjoyment from the proceedings, judging by their enthusiasm. Conforming to the former custom of ladies day. Secretary McLennan had arranged a program of six races at one mile or over. The starters in most instances were devoid of good i bHS, but they furnished a fairly good brand _ | sport, with the winners coming from the ranks of favorites and second chokes. The most popular victory of the day was that ill ltn-c .luHotte. Tho "gift" filly owned by the veteran. Grey I!. Morris. This old-time turfman I* not so affluent as in days of yore and the purse that the filly won for him. will help considerably. It seemed as if every one on the grounds and stable yards were pulling for his eotera to lead to the linish. Gallops suddenly improved showing resulted in a ruling from Judge Murphy refusing that horses farther entry here. The ruling was made without prejudice to trainer B. WuyJand. as the horse is regarded as an iiiconsi-lent racer. Eingling wound up her racing career with her start of yesterday, for she will lie shipped shortly to the Marrone farm, where she is intended for breeding purposes. Joseph Marrone bought iter this morning. .Inrkcy K. Burns was suspended for four days by the starter after the fourth race for disobedience at the post while riding Reno. Jockey F. Cooper, who came here last Sunday, applied fur R license to ride, but was refused pending an adjustment of his case by the Jockey Club. Coopers contract was purchased by H. G. Eedwell during the fall term of racing at Blue Bonnets, but the rider now seeks an anuullineut of the contract for cause, as he terms it. Starter Harry stall law J. who is officiating al Tla .luana. sent a letter here yesterday to a friend, in which he pictures the action at the new Mexican track in roseate colors. The scarcity of horses that at his; served as a drawback is now being overcome, according to Iforriaaey, and the attendance is keeping up surprisingly well. Ten bookmakers are operating at the track. H. Brulaski was among the visitors at the Fair Grounds today. He is enroute to Washington. Asked what he thought of the racing here, he replied: "Its the only way to conduct racing and pleases everybody." The following work-outs took place between races: Ahara— Mile in 1:42. a. i aaas Ihic-e iiiiailin in 1:22. Cliff Field— Mile in 1:40. Miss Thorp — Mile in 1:54. lreston I.ynn — Three-quarters in 1:22. York I.ad — Thrt e-ipiarters in 1:20. Work outs this morning over a slow track, with the "dogs" up. were: Alfadir -Three-eighths in 32%. Ancon ---Three-quarters in 1:24%. Aunt Josie — Throe-quarters in 1:2;:. Bell Boy— Half mile in 55. Bens Brother — Three quarters in 1:2.:. Blonde — Three-quarters in 1:2.". Bob ReddeM — Three quarters in 1 :2l7i. Deliver — Jialf mile in 53. I»r. I.arrick — hive-eighths in 1:05"-,. IkaaV — Half mile in .".2. Ilarliard— Three-quarters in 1:25. Heater Pryaae — Half mile in 57. Hail tress — Half mile in 54%. Irish Gentleman — Half mile in 55. .la Willie--Three-quarters in 1:20. .liin Basev Three-quarters in 1:22. I. aily Powers Mile in 1:81. lady Billie Three-quarters in 1 :2S%. 1. allure -Three quarters in 1:25"- . l.imla Pays* Three-eighths in 37%. Mabel Montgomery — Three-quarters " L-L Mars Casnidy Three-eighths in 37%. Mico Girl — Three-eighths in 22%. Miss Klein Hall mile in ..1. Nlgadoo — Three-eighth- in 38%. Xorua Thm1 noaili in in 1 :22 •.-,. Fan Hand!* — Three quarters in 1:24. Fleasunville -Three-eighths in 38. Saiilerille Half mile in S3. Kerviceajee — Three-eighths in 38%. Tito— Half inib in 63%. Triboh - Hall mile in ."4. Vachel Worth — Three-quarters in 1:22-.,. West] Hogan — three eighths in 41. in 1 :22--. Ycnght •■ -Three-qaart « Y ode hi Thii i qoorti ra in 1:21.
