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GEORGE SMITH QUALIFIES HUNS A SPLENDID RACE AT LEXINGTON, ALTHOUGH BEATEN IN A CLOSE FINISH. English-Bred Filly Triumphs in the Ashland Oaks in Which the Favorite, Lady Always, Is Beaten Off. I Lexington. Ky.. May 1. — While the Ashland Oaks, because of its monetary value was regarded as the foremost offering here today, uhe rare preceding it at one mile and a sixteenth, in which John Kan-fords Jeorge Smith made his debut as a three-year-old, overshadowed it in point of interest and furnished a most thrilling struggle. The Snnford representative, one of the choices for the Kentucky Derby, though beaten a scant head by Bayberry Candle, was not disgraced and his showing gained him a host of admirers, for it was the general opinion among close observers that the test was sufficiently good to warrant his being one of the favorites for the big Louisville event in which he will meet horses of his own age exclusively. Bay-berry Candle was in receipt of sixteen pounds from him and hud a slight advantage at the start which Itoseoe Goose, her rider, was not slow in making use of. George Smith challenged her in resolute style in the stretch and gained steadily, but under terrific urging she managed to last just long enough to get the verdict. The 1 :44% that the race was run in represented a new track record, the former mark of 1:48 having been held Jointly by Grover Hughes and Winning Witch. The Ashland Oaks was instituted in 1879 and run continuously to 1897, when it was discontinued; was renewed in 1912 and today was the twenty -third running of this popular filly stake, the condensed history of which, since 1890, is as follows: Year. Winner. Wt. Jockey. Val. Time. 1890 Camilla 107 Briton $ «90 1 :48% 1891 Ethel 117 Overton . . . 1.630 1 :43 1892 rnadilla 112 H. Andson. 1.720 1:43 1898 Monrovia 112 Washam ... 1,828 1:88% 1894 Queenlike II 117 A. Clayton. 1,410 1:42 1895 Uessie 117 Briton 900 1 :48% 1896 Myrtle llarkness.117 Thorpe 000 1:42 1912 Sprite 117 G. Molesth. 1,494 1:41 1913 Gowell 117 C. Borel .. 1.018 1:47% 1914 Bronzewing 117 J. Kooney.. 1.562 1:43% 191a Waterblossom ...117 E. Martin.. 1.16S 1:38% 1916 Maudy Hamilton. 117 J. Kederis. . 1,301 1:41% An ordinary band of three -year-old fillies took part in the Ashland Oaks, which carried a net value of ,301 to the winner, and fell to Mainly Hamilton from Jefferson Livingstons stable. Do-lina was second ami Deliver third. The last-named pair were grouped with others in the field und received surprising attention in a betting way. The odds -on favorite. Lady Always, was nowhere and ran a surprisingly bad race. Ideal weather prevailed and another generous crowd was in attendance. The racing was interesting and close, with most of the winners coming from the ranks of outsiders. Trainer W. J. Young, who has Bulse in charge, remarked after George Smiths performance today, "that was a crackerjack showing and he certainly looms up like a high-class colt, but Ill have to take a shot at him in the Derby to find out how really good he is." Trainer W. B. Jennings, who has A. K. Ma-combers horses in charge, was at the track this afternoon to enjoy the racing. Thomas C. McDowell lias purchased the interest in Waterblossom held by Charles H. Berryman, and this morning sold Poppee and Treowen to A. C McCroan. Mr. Berryman also held an interest in these. Sister Susie, Precious and Paramount, others in which Mr. Berryman is interested with Mr. McDowell, will be offered for sale. Muskmelou created some excitement by throwing jockey Connolly while on the way to the i ost for the first race, but the rider escai»ed injury and remounted her. The thoroughbreds owned by the late Col. L. P. Tarlton will be offered for sale at auction in the paddock here. May 9. J. Lowenstein. represented by Birka, claimed Hoc-nir for 10 out of the first race. Sundays work-outs on a good track included the following : Amulet— Mile in 1:49. Bell Boy— Mile in 1:45%. Bird Lore— Half mile in 50. Birka — Half mile in 54. Blanchita— Five -eighths in 1:02. Doncros First — Three-eighths in 39. Brown Velvet — Three-quarters in 1:17%. Brynlimah — Mile in 1:49%. Chad Buford— Mile in 1:46%. Chalmers— Five-eighths In 1:03%. Charlie McGee — Half mile in 50. Conning Tower — Three-eighths in 36%. Deliver — Three-eighths in 47. Dr. Moore — Five-eighths in 1:04. Floral Park— Mile in 1:48%. Florence Roberts — Five-eighths in 1:03. Gipsy Blair — Three-quarters in 1:19. Hocnir — Three -eighths in 37. Jack Beeves — Half mile in 50. Jessie Louis* — Three-quarter* in 1:17. Les Invnldcs— Three -eighths in 36%. Liberator — Mile in 1:48. Llttl" Daughter— Mile in 1:46. Little Sister— Five -eighths in 1:05. Manager Waitt — Mile in 1:49%. L Originator — Three-quarters in 1:10%. Othello — Five-eighths in 1:04. Poppee— Half mile in 49. Samuel B. Meyer — Three -quarters in 1:20. Hauterelle — Three-eighths in 37. Shyness-Five -eighths in 1:03. Sleeper — Half mile in 49. Solly— Five-eighths in 1:08. Solvelg— Half mile in 49%. Bleeth— Three quarters in 1:20. Star Jasmine — Half mile in 53%. Star of Love- Seven -eighths in 1:31. The Grader — Five -eighths in 1:02. The Spirit — Three -quarters in 1:17%. Towton Field— Mile in 1:48%. U Bteppa— Mile in 1:43%. Waterblossom — Half mile in 51%. Westy Hogan— Three -eighths in 37%. Yallnba— Seven eighths in 1:31%. This morning the following work-outs took place on a fast track: Amazon — Half mile in 49%. Bill Simmons— Three -quarters in 1:17. Billy Joe— Half mil.- in 54. Black Toney— Half mile in 49%. Bone re is Kirst — Five-eighths in 1:02%. Dr. Tuck — Half mile in 51. Donerail — Mile in 1:42. Embroidery — Three-eighths in 36. Feint— Half mile in 51. Franklin— Mile in 1:42%. Gipaey George— Mil.- in 1:42%. Harry Kelley— Half mile in 4S. Hawthorn Three -eighth* in 36. Hedge Hose Half mile in 53%. Insurgent Five eighths in 1:08. Kinney- Mile in 1 :45. Marion Goosby - Five-eighths in 1:05. McAdoo— Half mile in 51%. Milestone— Mile in 1:43%. Miss Declare— Half mile in 49. Pin Money — Three-quarters in 1:18%. Roscoe Goose — Half mile in 80%. Rosewood— Three-eighths in 36%. Incle Hart — Three-quarters in 1:17. Undaunted— Three-eighths in 36%.
