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TORO TAKES FORTY-SIXTH LATONIA DERBY EASIEST OF TRIUMPHS » E. B. McLean Crack Colt Scores by Margin of Eight Lengths. _ » — Galahad and Pigeon Hole Second and Third, Respectively — Misstep Withdrawn. LATONIA. Ky., June 23.— Before one of the largest crowds ever admitted to the Latonia track. Toro, the light-footed and strong-hearted son of The Porter — Brocatelle. carried the cerise and gold colors of Edward B. McLean to an easy victory in the forty-sixth running of the coveted Latonia Derby today. The victorious American Derby winner raced to his latest triumph by a margin of eight lengths over Phil Reuters Galahad, which led H. P. Headleys Pigeon Hole by three lengths at the end of the exacting one mile and a half over a heavy track. Boba-shela and Easter Stockings, the starters from B. B. Jones Audley Farm, which completed the field, were fourth and fifth, as named. Toro prevailed as an overwhelming favorite and. in this respect, his victory served to make amends somewhat for what the race lacked in contention. He was ridden by Eddie Ambrose and ran the long distance in 2:414 under an impost of 121 pounds. His successful performance added 2,525 to his earnings, which include, besides first money in the American Derby, second and third moneys in the spring renewals of the Preakness Stakes and Kentucky Derby, respectively, and second in the Fairmount Derby. TORO AT HIS BEST. In his performance today, Toro was more brilliant than in any of his previous splendid races during the year. After but a minutes delay at the barrier, the five three-year-olds were sent into the race to a perfect start. In the first few strides, as during the final run to the place of finish. Toro demonstrated his superiority by sprinting- to the fore. Within a sixteenth of a mile he had made his way into the clear lead that was never to be seriously challenged. As he came wide for the first run through the main stretch, Bobashela and Easter Stockings were his closest attendants, the former of the Audley pair following almost two lengths back of the McLean crack. There was tumultuous applause for Toro and Ambrose upon their return to the circle of victory in front of the judges stand. The usual ceremonies followed, with Polk Laf-foon, president of the Latonia Jockey Club, presenting John F. Schorr, trainer of the winner, with The Jockey Clubs handsome silver trophy. Nicholas Longworth, speakei of the House of Representatives, was among those present in the judges stand when the presentation took place. With unflinching strides as Ambrose continued to retain the steadying restraint thai he had taken shortly after the start. Tore sped on to complete the mile, still showing the way. At this juncture Bobashela was a length back of the leader, but showed signs of distress as Willie Garner applied severe pressure. Here Easter Stockings had been passed by Galahad and was only two lengths in advance of the slowly-running Pigeon Hole. GAIHS WITH EVERY STRIDE. On the final turn Toro was permitted t« give something like his best speed and, with Ambroses first urging, he bounded away from his rivals to race into a lead of five lengths before reaching the concluding quarter. As the winner was gaining witi every stride, Pigeon Hole raced around Easter Stockings into fourth place, and Bobashela manifested unmistakable evidence thai he was a beaten horse. As Pigeon Hole continued to move up t« unsuccessfully engage Galahad in a mild encounter for second place, Toro went on t« increase his margin and got to the finist under strong restraint eight lengths in front of Galahad. Thoroughout the last eight! Ambrose was tightening his hold on the victor. While it was not until the last eighth thai Galahad and Pigeon Hole carried their fight beyond Bobashela, they passed the latter witl a rush, as he gave way entirely after reaching the end of one mile and three-eighths The final sixteenth proved very exacting ground for Pigeon Hole and the pace that h« set while racing out of last place around th« turn and during the early stretch slackened perceptibly as he approached the finish. Thii Continued on twenty-fourth pace. » 4 Winner of the Latonia Derby 5 — _ — — — ■• "■■ ■■ Bphii.ii, , ffoM/Ogt. HEk TORO E. B. McLeans crack colt Toro now enjojs the distinction of winning two Derbys this year, the American Derby and Latonia Derby. He likewise finished third in the Kentucky Derby, second In the Fairmount Derby and third in the Preakness Stakes. TORO TAKES LATONIA DERBY Continued from first page. faltering permitted Galahad to take the decisive margin of three lengths over the Head-ley gelding before crossing the finish. Boba-shela trailed Pigeon Hole by two lengths, and Easter Stockings, which was eliminated after the first three-quarters, came home fifteen lengths further back. While Toro ran a smashing good race and left no doubt of his ability to carry on successfully with the leading horses of his age, failure of L. J. Marks Misstep to start caused no small disappointment. In withdrawing Misstep, owner L. J. Marks and trainer M. Lowenstein expressed the opinion that the heavy track was against the chances of the good son of Upset. Galahads good performance permitted him to take down ,000 for his owner, while Pigeon Hole earned. ,000, and Bobashela ,000. Despite an incessant rain that fell during the morning, a great throng assembled at the track. Partial clearing of the sky shortly before racing began was calculated to bring out a full quota of enthusiasts in the immediate district. The adverse weather of the morning was expected to deter a number of devotees from making trips from Louisville, Lexington, Indianapolis, Columbus and points within a morning3 ride by train. This, however, was not true and every principal point within such a radius was strongly represented. The attendance was one that taxed the full capacity of the plant. Reserved sections of the club house and grandstand were fully disposed of and the occupants of those quarters included a great number of the most prominent folk in practically all lines of human endeavor. The most noted of the visitors included hundreds of Cincinnatis leading business and society people and among those who made extensive trips were some of the outstanding personages of their respective communities. The delegation from the thoroughbred breeding district was perhaps the largest ever coming from that section for a days racing here. A special train was run from Louisville. It was heavily patronized, as were the regular trains from that and other adjacent cities. Especially pleasing was the success of the afternoon for Col. M. J. Winn, executive director of the Latonia Jockey Club. In a statement Colonel Winn expressed himself as being convinced that Latonias popularity was never greater. He saw the throng as a fine testimonial of the far-reaching public fancy of the sport as conducted here and assuied his interviewers that he and his associates will strive to make Latonia worthy of the high confidence so well manifested today. Luckily rain held off during the afternoon and but for the adverse track, conditions were amazingly improved over what prevailed during the morning Padona, which races for the Kenton Farm Stable of Payne and West, raced to a rather unexpected victory over Miss Lee, Smoldering and three other top grade platers in the race that opened the program. The half dozen tried conclusions at three-quarters, with Tommy Luther bringing the winner from behind Miss Lee and Smoldering when ready after reaching the stretch. Padona had no easy task, gaining an advantage of a half length by steady plugging during the last eighth, and in this respect was his best effort in some time. Smoldering gave Miss Lee a real fight for the lead around the bend and into the stretch, then gave way steadily after completing five-eighths. Tommy, which has been racing well throughout the meeting, carried the colors of T. H. McCaffrey of Cincinnati to their first triumph when he accounted for the second race, which engaged ten maiden two-year-olds. Master was second and Alcman third at the end of five and a half furlongs. Before surrendering the lead in the stretch, Master, the early pacemaker, met the winners challenge stubbornly and only began tiring after reaching the last sixteenth, where Tommy came away to win by a length and a half. Alcman just failed at wearing down Master by a head, while the others were well distanced. The race for cheap platers, substituted for tne original fourth, resulted In a handy victory for H. P. Whitneys Royal Pennant, ridden by T. Root. The victorious gelding was slow to begin but made up ground fast after three-eighths, and got up to beat Little Torch by a length at the end of the three-quarters. Little Torch was just a nose in advance of the fast-finishing Enthusiastic Edward.
