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FANTOCHE A VICTOR AGAIN . t r-ra Easily Defeats the Oclds-On Favorite White Star, i i Jockey Lyke Displays Some Excellent Horsemanship Jefferson Track Still Heavy. i:v .i. i.. demp.sk v. NEW OKLKANS. December 20. -The ..00-1 mile purse wliicli featured the mnl tliis afternoon was contested by sonic highly regarded t wo-ycar-olds, with . W. lurks White Star :m overwhelming favorite, but lie proved a sad disappointment, primarily due to tin- faulty riding lie received from S. Whin". The finish found him in third plaee. with Falitociic Hie vietor and Bunga Buck in second plaee. Fnntoches sueoess was in a full measure due to Lykes superb horsemanship, for lie kept the colt in the best going and bided his time despite the lone lead that King took with Bungu Buck in the first half mile. The rushing tactics of King caused Bunga Buck to tire when reaching the stretch and he proved a ready victim to Fantoche when Lyke began an earnest drive on him. Wida seems to have Inst form completely and had "White. Star all over the track, being at a loss where to guide his mount and ultimately finding the worst places. Il moved up well just before reaching the stretch, but finally tired badly. Jockey Lyke also figured in the victory of Vice-Chairman, winner of the fourth nice. The J.ud Fisher representative was an overwhelming favorite and he gave his backers but little concern, for Lyke got him away well and. taking a good lend iu-thc early running, led the others throughout to win easing up. Hadrian outstayed Sjiynrt4ot-S.otHl place. Steady rains since Saturday put the course in muddy condition again and the threatening weather served to cause a decrease in the expected attendance. The letting, however, was heavy and activity was th- rule in the "exchange." During the afternoon small fields comprised the starters in the different dashes, with most of the finishes fairly close, some of the winners being driven to the limit to reach the goal in advance. Favorites were in luck and began auspiciously when Toss Ip succeeded in overhauling Secretary in the initial dash to win by a nose. McTaggarfs superior ride accounted for I.onelys victory over Lancelot, ridden by .larvis. Harvey Smarr was much the best in the third race, for he had to overcome many obstacles he encountered soon after the start, but closed an immense gap in the last tiarter and won from Old McKenna. with Galway in third place. Cheer Leader and Cain de Cause, espial favorites, staged a rattling duel in the sixth race, witli Clieer Ix-ador. by virtue of having the best going and saving considerable ground on the turns, winning. Cain de Cause was far in advance of Young Adam, which finished before Konieo. II. C. Busch. under a good ride by the diminutive .larvis, showed the most speed for the entire way in the seventh race. Capital City landing in second place, with Iaddy Dear third. Dahahiah II. was given considerable attention in the race, but she retired after going a mile, and .lack Keevos. after being far back, closed a big gap and might have been a dangerous contender hud he found an opening next to the inner rail in the last quarter. Lancelot was claimed for ,100 by AY. I.iruie, who was represented in the race by Pueblo. G. Oddo, A. Swenke and . Wendel had claims in for Dahabiuh II. and Oddo secured her in the draw at a cost of ,000.
