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HOT SHOT BY A HEAD * Outlasts Making Bubbles in Home-wood Handicap in Spirited Finish. » Ladies Day Reflected in Second Largest Attendance of Meeting — Track Much Improved. — » CICERO, 111., May 16.— The Home wool Handicap, feature race on todays card and embracing eleven starters, the most to face the barrier since the track was built, was won in a driving finish by Hot Shot, aged sprinter in the stable of C. E. Davison. Cleverly rated back of Diaquri, the early pacemaker, the Davison colorbearer moved into the lead at the head of the stretch and, in a gruelling duel with Making Bubbles, lasted for a head decision. It was the diminutive Diaquri that set the pace, as is her usual custom, and, holding to the rail in her rabbit-like strides, she continued in command until half way down the short stretch, where she yielded and lasted to garner the minor award. Making Bubbles came from far back in the stretch and, circling the others on the last turn, closed with a big burst of speed and might have been the winner in another stride. The much fancied Eisenberg had no chance to show his wares, when he was forced back shortly after the start and, working his way up to the second turn, seemed to hang badly and did not share in the purse. The recently reinstalled Ep seemed rather high in flesh and only showed a flash of early speed and finished in last position. LADIES GUESTS OF MANAGEMENT. The day, which was set aside for the fair sex, was bright, sunshiny and warm. A big crowd, said to be the second largest since the spring meeting opened, was on hand, and a large number of ladies took advantage of the occasion to witness some of the best racing seen around these parts this spring. The track was rapidly drying out and was in the best condition it has been in the past ten days. The opening dash of four and one-half furlongs went to Darnaby and Thomsons Lady Pal. The fleet Sun Pal filly got away to a good start and, racing behind the leader under a tight hold, moved up on Brilliant Lass at the head of the stretch and she showed extreme gameness to win in a hard drive from the Brilliant juvenile. Closing Event had a lot of bad luck at the start and, after acting fractious at the post, broke sidewise and lost much ground going to the first turn. Once, when straightened out, however, he raced gamely and got up to garner the minor award. THE MOON DISAPPOINTS. The Moon, the faint-hearted son of Hildur and installed favorite in the second race, disappointed his backers dismally when, taking a short lead around the first turn in the five furlong dash, he tired and quit almost to a walk when challenged by McKell and Monnie. The winner turned up in McKell, racing for F. Wood, and making his first start since racing at Cranwood last fall. Showing a liking for the track, the Wood colorbearer easily raced The Moon into defeat and, continuing in command to the head of the stretch, began to tire slightly. In the last few strides Monnie came with a bold rush and, while gaining rapidly, just barely missed getting the decision, but held Crash safe for the place award. Infinity, the aged campaigner in the stable of C. E. Davison and a prime favorite with Chicago players, did not cause his vast following a minute of anxiety today when, assuming command shortly after the start, he merely cantered around to an easy victory in the third race. It completed a double for Eddie Arcaro, popular riding star of the meeting. Dusky Dame was the only one to offer a mild challenge and, after attempting to catch the flying Davison horse, she managed to last for second place. Spero had no excuses and did not share in the purse. Racing luck was probably the dominating factor in the result of the fourth race. Bet tina H, installed public choice in the wagering and an honest filly, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, was forced so far out at the first turn by Brother Ben, that she had no chance to make up the ground lost, but raced gamely on the straightaway and made a strong endeavor and got up for the place award. Pulis. racing in the colors of A. G. Tarn, was the winner after racing into a short lead and holding to the sharp turns. Francis Dunne is distributing condition books covering the first week at Washington i Park.
