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. ; FIREBRAND A CUP WINNER i Takes the Big Race of Lexingtons Closing Day Easily. ., United Verde Defeats Exterminator Centimeter Takes Another Rockminister First. LEXINGTON, Ky., October 29. J. S. nawkins and Companys three-year-old Firebrand further emphasized that he is a good colt by a sterling performance in the Lexington Cup, at a mile and a, half, triumphing decisively over United Verde, another three-year-old. with the redoubtable Exterminator in third place, thoroughly beaten and having given way after going a mile and a quarter. Firebrand carried IIS pounds, being in receipt of a. weight concession from Exterminator, which had 135 up and was a confidently supported public choice. Firebrand had a host of loyal supporters and weight of backing installed him a heavy second choice. Firebrand dominated throughout, his lead varying according to the notion of Garner, who piloted him. He made a good pace for the entire race and at one stage had a lead of five lengths over United Verde, which had followed him in closest pursuit, witli . Exterminator coming next. The latter attempted to press forward after going the first mile and for a while it appeared ns if his effort would succeed, hut his threatening challenge was--only; for a time, forTvhlle going up the hill he gave way steadily and it left Firebrand to continue undisturbed in the lead, United Yerdes final challenge being unavailing. Exterminator had. to be forced out to land in third place, with Radio gaining on him. The closing day and termination of the Kentucky racing season found a record crowd at the course, despite the lowering skies that threatened a downpour. Several mild showers came, but the racing was concluded without discomfort to the big throng. The track, while lacking in springiness, was fast and good time was made by the better grade of horses. The total of betting was on a par with the best day here. Louisville and Cincinnati were extensively represented, many coining by motor cars. The racing was the best of the present meeting, all the contests being of the stubbornly-fought order, with several of the finishes close enough to enthuse even the most blase. Secretary Shelleys final offering was a splendid one and it brought some of the best here into the contest. DISTINCTION MEETS DEFEAT. The all age handicap at three-quarters of a mile brought to the barrier some speedy ones and it enabled the Texas-owned Centimeter to triumph, Jim Daisy lauding in second place and American Ace third, with the speedy Distinction following. The McDowell filly did not have the best kind of a rido and it contributed to her failure. Centimeters race was a sparkler and he proved himself to be a sprinter of the top rank. The six days period Of racing just terminated exceeded the expectations of the management by far and it was the only meeting in Kentucky this autumn that showed improvement over last year. The success of it, as well as that at Churchill Downs, indicated the soundness in judgment of the dato framers and the arrangement of running off the meetings in the order of having Latonia open and Lexington finish the racing season. The fine weather that has been here was a material aid in bringing out the splendid patronage that the racing enjoyed. The additional betting that has been noted can also be attributed to familiarity with public form. Formerly there was a lack of it here, on account of a gathering of horses from all parts to inaugurate the Kentucky racing season, spring and fall. General manager Matt Winn was highly pleased with the results gained this year on all the Kentucky courses and is looking ahead for next year to show even better results. The home guard again carried off the lions share of the purse offerings for the afternoon and their success began with the victory of Honor Man, followed by T. C. McDowells Sportsman, and La Foudre, Jouett winding up in the closing dash. HOCKMINISTER AT HIS BEST. Rockminister, which at times has shown form that would mark him a crack and, again, that would rate him as little above a dray horse, again figured in the limelight with a winning race when he won the mile dash from some good youngsters, Lady Astor landing in second place and Bonus bringing up third. Rockminister never gave his supporters much concern after going a half mile, for at this point he took command and it was only a stiff gallop for him the remainder of the way. Lady Astors showing was a good one, for she was caught in the barrier- and closed an immense gap. Yoshimi was another to be caught in the barrier and lie never figured seriously. Favorites and well-backed second choices were , victorious throughout the afternoon. Immediately after the racing closed began an exodus, some of the horsemen shipping to Mary-. land and some to Maple Heights, near Cleveland. Among the departures for the Ohio track were .T. ; W. Murphy, A. L. Briggs. 3. L. Earl, J. Polk, J. Umensetter, E. Davies and C. Jordan. ; The stewards gave Jockey Lyke and D. Connelly a hearing before the racing and at its conclusion decided not to modify the original suspension, which covers an indefinite period. Ben Valet was claimed by J. Masterson out of tho ! closing dash for ,500. Several prospective purchasers made handsome of- fers, including one of ?2S,000, for Firebrand after his victory in the Lexington Cup this afteruoou. 1 It marked his fifth stake victory in Kentucky this year. Todays success added ,900 to his "winnings. E. R. Bradley has secured a call on jockey Barnes -i services and he will pilot the Bradley horss during t Continued on third rase. FIREBRAND A CUP WINNER Continued from first page. the Pimlico meeting. His consignments were sent this morning and included Bit of White, which will he started in three of the long stake races to be run over the Maryland course. W. J. Salmon, owner of Careful, Step. Lightly and others, was among the visitors here this afternoon. Exterminator will be shipped back to Maryland tomorrow, lie lacked the customary dash he has been wont to display and it is probable that he is staling. After seventeen years of service with George J. Iorig, Peter Coyne has severed his connection as trainer of the stable and will open a public training stable. During the period he was connected with .Mr. Long he has developed and trained such sterling jierforiners as Sir Huon, winner of t Jie Kentucky and Latonia Derbys; Free Lance, another Latonia Perby winner; Kathleen, winner of the Kentucky Oaks, Sir Clegc, Frcecutter and numerous other good racers. lie will train Brother Batch and among, tiie youngsters he will develop is a brother to Marjorio Hyiies. Harry Morfissey, who will do the starting at Tijuana, will leave for the Lower California tract; about the middle of next mouth.
