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AMERICAN STARS PREPARE Epinards Opponents Getting on Edge for Third International to Be Run at Latonia Saturday. LATONIA, Ky., Oct. 7 The Lexington Stables five-year-old My Play was the only aspirant for International Special honors to be worked over the mile and a quarter distance Tuesday morning. The big, rangy son of Fair Play showed that he is still possessed of great speed when he galloped the journey in 2:05, running in the following fractional time: :23, 4Sy5, 1:14, 1:39. His time for the final quarter was twenty-six and two-fifths seconds. He was not fully extended at any stage and performed to the satisfaction of trainer Jim McClelland. Princess Doreen, the only filly being prepared for the big race, and whom many shrewd horsemen believe will beat all tnc colts, showed remarkable speed in a short trial. Tho filly fairly Hew over the course to cover three-eighhs in :34, and a half in :4G. She was eased up to cover five-eighths in :50. This time was recorded by the dockers, but some trainers, including Kay Spence, caught her three-eighths in :3375, and five-eighths in :58. Some idea of the fast track prevailing at Latonia and the speed shown by the Audley Farm filly may bo gained when it is mentioned that the track record for five-eighths is :59, held by Wise Counsellor. Trainer Spence is well satisfied with the condition of Princess Doreen and will attempt nothing of a sensational order with the filly before the day of the race. Wednesday morning she will be given a slow gallop at one mile and a quarter and after that will not be asked to extend herself in her work. On a fast track the filly is a certain starter next Saturday, but she will hardly be sent to the post should Continued on sixteenth page. AMERICAN STARS PREPARE Continued from first page. the going be heavy for the big race. Mont-fort and B. B. Jones, OAvners of Princess Doreen, Avill arrive here next Friday to be on hand to Avitness her performance. Altawood was the only other International Special candidate to be given a stiff trial Tuesday. The son of Master Robert was dispatched a mile and an eighth, which he easily traversed in 1:54. He covered the first mile in 1:41, and after the trial cooled out nicely. Much regret was expressed in official circles over the unaAoidable decision of Admiral Cary T. Grayson not to send his four-year-old colt. My Own, to Latonia to start in the International Special. The colt was taken sick suddenly. The absence of My Own has narrowed the field for the big race down to a number sufficient to insure a sterling contest Following are the likely starters Avith their Aveights: Horse. Wt. Horse. Wt. Princess Doreen. .. .117 Wise Counsellor. .. .120 Ladkin 120 Mad Play 120 Sarazen 120 Epinard 126 Chilhowce 120 Zer 120 Altawocd 120 My Play . 126 Should ten starters take part in the race the gross value will total ,250, of AAhich the Avinners share will be 6,500. The second horse will earn ,000, the third ,000 and the fourth ,000. An ornate raluable trophy will also go to the winner. Early morning Avork Avatchers at Latonia Tuesday Avere not privileged to see Epinard in speedy action. Trainer Leigh Avas content to allow the French champion to canter around the course a couple of times. He will be let down for a fast trial at one mile and a quarter Wednesday morning, acord-ing to his trainers plans and this Avill be the final work in the colts preparation for the great contest. Epinard is now equiped Avith bandages, something that he never Avore in his training up to the time he came to Latonia. They are being used as a precautionary measure, according to assistant trainer Frank Leigh. The Kentucky Jockey Club has provided both Epinard and Ladkin Avith Avatchmen, who are stationed at the barn at all hours day and night.
