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CLOSED AT DOUGLAS PAKE EXCELLENT MEETING FINISHES WITH A FAST TRACK AND GOOD RACING. Harry Kelly Continues His Victorious Career by Winning the Spring Trial Stakes — Bars and Stars Beats Good Horses. Louisville. Ky.. June 12. — With the ladies present as guests of the Douglas Park management, an immense crowd was on hand for the closing of the spring racing season in this city. Ideal weather prevailed and the track was in excellent condition. The wagering was of large volume, but the public met with reverses, due to the frequent defeat of favorites. John W. Schorrs unbeaten Harry Kelly placed another stake triumph to his credit when he won the Spring Trial Stakes, worth ,380 net to the winner, over Green Jones, with High Gear third and Berlin fourth. Buford was the only other starter. Harry Kelly was an overwhelming favorite, but he gave his supporters considerable concern while at the barrier, because of his "fractions post acting. When the start was effected it found him well prepared and he was at once rushed into the lead and kept there, while under restraint, for the first three-eighths. But the resolute fashion in which Green Jones challenged, forced jockey Guy Garner to call on him strongly in the stretch and he succeeded in drawing away again to win by a decisive margin. Green Jones showed a fine performance and was the best of the others. After beir.g far back to the stretch. High Gear came with a rush into third place. Berlin and Buford were prominent early contenders, but both tired badly in the final quarter. Todays sport was wholesome and interesting, many of the contests being close from the rise of the barrier. The success of Bars and Stars in the three-quarters handicap was a surprise and costly to the public, who gave Bringhurst and Waterblos-som the most consideration. The latter was a distant trailer all the way, while Bringhurst managed to land in second place. The opening dash brought with it a run-up when Cncle Hart scored easily. He was entered for 00 and H. Fink bid him to 05. at which he was bought in. Another run-up came in the third race, won by Skiles Knob after a thrilling drive with Port Light and entered to be sold for ,000. He was advanced to ,505 and bought in. P. M. Civills English-bred Perugino caused an upset when he beat Brookfield in the second race. John W. Schorr yesterday declared his willingness to dispose of Harry Kelly, Ed Crump and Dick Williams, his present racing stars for 0,000. He has had many off-rs for Harry Kelly, but he values him at a price above the offers received. Sidney A. Smith, editor of the American edition of the Mexican Herald: Miss Elizabeth Daingerfield, her sister and her brother. Keene Daingerfield, were in attendance today, principally to note Harry Kellys performance in the Spring Trial Stakes. Miss Elizabeth Daingerfield is manager of the Wickliffe Stud, owned by Price McKinney. where I.ltimus, the sire of Harry Kelly, is doing stud service. Eugene Elrod was forced to absent himself from his duties today on account of illness. Secretary J. P.. Campbell of the Fort Erie track was in receipt of advices today that numerous recently built stables were completed and ready for the reception of horses. The advance guard of owners, trainers, jockeys and turf followers who contemplate engaging in tile Latonia racing, left by special train tonight. Other special trains will follow tomorrow. Todays visitors included former Senator Johnson N. Camden, chairman of the Kentucky State Racing Commission. It was Mr. Camdens first visit this year to any of the Kentucky tracks. Following Billy Joes defeat in the third race he was claimed for ,475 by Kay Spence. Most of the directors of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Association returned to Lexington tonight. A. B. Hancock came on from New York to attend the meeting of the directors and stated that New York racing conditions were flourishing. He was immensely pleased with the successful sale he recently conducted in the metropolis. Work-outs this morning with the track fast were : Brizz — Three-quarters in 1:18. Cotton Top— Mile in 1:51. Dr. Larrick — Five-eighths in 1:05. Dolina — Half mile in 54. Ellison— Mile in 1:47%. Franklin— Mile and a half in 2:43%. Fathom — Half mile in 19%. Goldcrest Boy— Mile in 1:47%. Hot Toddy— Five-eighths in 1:0-1. Innocent Inez — Half mile in 51. J. J. Murdock — Three-quarters in 1:18. Jack ODowd— Mile in 1:44. Kinney — Three-quarters in 1:20. Midway — Five-eighths in 1:03%. Norvic — Mile in 1:51. Nettie Walcutt— Half mile in 50. Rifle Shooter — Three-quarters in 1:17%. Syrian — Mile in 1:53. Verde — Half mile in 54%. . Water Witch— Mile in 1:43.
