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SON OF TRACERY A RECORD HOLDER LONDON, Kngland, July 23. The Liverpool Cup race of a mile and three-eights produced a new record for Knglish racing when Abbots Trace, by Traecry, the American sire, won it by eight lengths pulling up in 2:15, a new record for the distance, and less than a second slower than the time of the American champion Man o War made last year over one of the New. York courses. Abbots Trace was third choice and virtually won from start to finish. The cup favorite. Lord Derbys Bed Head, at 11 to t, with Donoghue in the saddle, was last in the race. The racing ground was hard, owing to the continued drought. A gTcat crowd was in attendance and the weather was hot and dull. The Liverpool Cup summary follows: Ninety-fourth Liverpool Cup. handicap. 25 each, .0,000 added. Cun course, one aud three-eighths miles. Lord Dewars Abbots Trace, eh. c, 1, by Tracery Abbots Ann, 122 Jelliss. 5 to 1 1 F. Hardys Beauregard, ch. c, 3, by Tredennis Tippytoes. 102 Lister, 3 to 1 2 Sir W. Nelsons Attilius, blk. c, -1. by Juggernaut Fddystoue. 118 Hulme. 10 to.l 3 Sir .E. Pagets Paragon, b. c, -1, by Badium Quintessence. l-Mi Bullock. 7 to 1 t Won by eight lengths, pulling up; second by one and a half lengths. Timt 2:15; a new record for England.
