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RICHEST RACE OF YEAR t i Latonia Championship Stakes to be Run at Latonia Tomorrow, i . i . t Field of Nine to Contend for Valuable Turf Prize Mad Hatter and Stockwell Favorites. . . CINCINNATI, 0.. October 9. With the conclusion of the worlds series baseball games, sport enthusiasts hereabout are now looking forward to the running of the 0,000 . Latonia Championship Stakes to be decided at Latonia Saturday. While there is considerable disappointment expressed over the absence among the probable starters of the more prominent of the eligibles for this big turf prize, there is increasing interest being manifested, especially among Kentuckians, who hope fo see a western horse returned the winner. The splendid form displayed by J. S. Hawkins Stockwell in his recent races, especially his meritorious performance in the Twin City Handicap, has encouraged them to believe that he will prove the master of S. C. Hildreths Mad Hatter, the only formidable contestant sent from the east. A field of about nine horses now seems probable and the even caliber of it assures a contest that should please and delight the big gathering that will assemble at the Latonia track Saturday. General manager M. J. Winn and his associates have made elaborate preparations to entertain the largest crowd of the season. Latonia never looked better than it does at the present time and. unless more rain falls tomorrow, the track should be at its best. The probable starters include: S. C. Hildrethjs Mad Hatter, b. c, by Fair Play : Madcap.- J. S. Hawkins Stockwell, eh. c, by Ballot Janice. W. V. Traves War Spirit, br. g, by Vulcain Thirty-third. L. Waterburys Chasseur, b. c, by Light Brigade Panne. J. II. Woodfords Sway, b. g, by Vulcain Ruby Right. . J. Longs Constantine, b. c, by The White Knight Perishable. 11. A. Masons Linden, b. c, by Martinet Lady Esther. C. E. Micklewaitas Zuleika, ch. f, by Neil Gow Turkish Princess. O. Rogers John O., b. c, by Sir John Johnson Countess Wanda.
