Snow Falls at Lexington Track: Sudden Change in Weather Conditions Slightly Curtails Training Operations, Daily Racing Form, 1918-04-11

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• SNOW FALLS AT LEXINGTON TRACK Sudden Change in Weather Conditions Slightly Curtails Training Operations. Lexington. Ky.. April 10.— "This is the first time in nine years I have seen snow," said George ■ Arviu. trainer of the Kuehelknmp and Howerton stable, when he arrived here this morning from Hot Springs and found the ground covered with white flakes, which fell intermittently all day. Ti:e;-e were a number of other horsemen, who have been in the habit of spending their winters in the sim;li. who had uot seen snow for long periods. Tlie sudden change in the weather had the effect of slightly curtailing training operations, but the mile course was available and a uumlier of horses were at exercise throughout the day. Trainer Arviu arranged with Thomas Piatt to keep Lucille I*.. Sister Susie and Breezy, which are to lie turned out for alioitt cour months. I. to Mayer, a Xew York layer of odds, was among the visitor here today. His cowing to Lexington was for the pin | ose of giving his deposition in a law suit for insurance, which some of his connections brought » tliis state. He departed tonight for Chi- l.m-as P.. Combs Lychee Xut last night foaled a chestnut filly by Ballot.


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