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WELL BACKED HORSES WIN THE RACES J. W. McClelland Wins His First Jefferson Park Race and Takes Two for Good Measure. NEW . ORLEANS, "La.. December 15. Owner .T. "W. McClelland had his turn at winning races today, the first he has won at this meeting. He broke the ice when history. oMore captured the first race of the day from Dolph and Grove A. The occurrence was not unexpected, for Rory oMoro was soundly backed. Then to keep his hand warm he won the fifth nice with Sailor, again a well supported horse. .1. Butwell piloted them both and did it well. Aside from Green Gold in the" fourth race every winner f the day came in for substantial backing, a . ciircuhisfance that brought gloom "to the layers. With warm weather, a fast track and a capital Monday crowd on lunnl.- there was lively action all through the afternoon that only came to an end when the ancient Wadsworths Last swept home in advance of his competitors in the last race. Only the Judges were able" to separate -the first three horses in the second race, so close was the finish. Mah wan awarded the decision Jy a nose, with Miss Howell second, a head in advance of Ro-ienmryj The latter hnyed the, most speed to the last eighth, where sin tlrod. Mali finished With terrific speed, aud after passing Rosemary gamely held on :niI oiitst:ryelTMss Unwell. . .... n Another rloe finish came lit the. following race. Furbelow defeating Lady in Rkjek by a small margin.- Tlw wiunc.rv.wa.s jird, ridden throughout.-and the fine .liorspiiniiship of jockey C. Robinson aided materially in her victory.
