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FAST WORK AT LOUISVILLE Kentucky Oaks Candidates Show Good Form — Mike Hall Covers Mile in 1:41%. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 4.— An exceptional race is in prospect as candidates for Saturdays renewal of the 0,000 added Kentucky Oaks, meet in the mile Lilies of the Valley Purse, here Tuesday. Practically all of the outstanding Oaks eligibles are among the acceptances, and the "preliminary" should develop one of the best contrasts offered Churchill Downs patrons to date. Sunday morning Plumage worked three-quarters in 1:15 handily, over the Downs track, while Claret went a mile in 1:43% handily, and Cousin Jo a mile in 1:46 breezing. This morning, at the same track, Town Limit and Alyssium each breezed three-eighths, the former in :36% and the latter in :39%. Overlay worked five-eighths in 1:01% handily, and Silver Beauty and In Haste breezed a half in company in :50%. Mike Hall, R. M. Eastmans winner of the Agua Caliente Handicap, and winner of over 00,000, had his second brisk trial since arriving here from H. P. Headleys Beaumont Farm, when he worked one mile over the firm fast track this morning. He circled the course in 1:41%, His rider, maintaining a steady hold throughout, rated him over the half mile in :50% and the three-quarters in 1:16":;. The Eastman gelding, probable favorite for the 0,000 added Grainger Memorial Handicap, at one mile and one quarter on the closing day of the meeting, will be seen undei colors in one "overnight" race before the Grainger, according to trainer Taylors plans. Gallant Knight, the Audley Farm candidate for the same fixture, was out for an "opener" for more exacting work Tuesday. Trainer Kay Spence sent him three-eighths under reserve, and he was timed in :37%. *
