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4 +- « . at *aJ fair Ju June ru run in m dis a a h both co of of Qf of is is ol that th nc L* fo for d€ C1 °.1 P1 LAT0NIA DERBY STAKES TO CLOSE JUNE 1 — . — — 4 The Latonia Derby, the outstanding stake attraction of the forthcoming meeting at Latonia, closes for entries Wednesday, 1. This notable event, which has been since 1S83, is the only race of its kind this country decided over the real Derby distance of one mile and a half. It takes stout-hearted thoroughbred, gifted with speed and stamina to carry off this counterpart of the Epsom Derby, its roster winners including some of the best horses American turf history. With 5,000 added, the Latonia Derby well worth entering the best three-year-olds of the year, and owners are reminded only a few days remain in which to nominate their hopefuls. In addition to the Latonia Derby six other Latonia stakes close entries June 1, the Latonia Oaks, Independence Handicap, Quickstep Handicap, Clipsetta Stakes, Cincinnati Trophy and Enquirer Handicap, making up an enticing program of feature races. .A
