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BEST BID ADDS TO EARNINGS Scores Second Latonia Victory and Third in Succession. . Occasional Showers Fail to Deter Covington Fans Jockey George South on Two Winners. LATONIA, Ky., June 4. Occasional showers and a threat of heavier rainfall failed to dampen the enthusiasm of Latonia patrons, and another large crowd was on hand to view the sport today, which was featured by the Elmwood Place Purse. This attracted seven of the better grade sprinters, and they raced three-quarters. Best Bid, under the colors of H. W. and W. J. Young, scored -her second Latonia success and third in succession. Carrying the light impost of 100 pounds, the victress ran the distance in 1:14, a smart performance over the slow track. She finished with an advantage of two lengths over the Shady Brook Farms Visigoth, which ruled a slight favorite. Third went to the Long Run Stables Marynell, which was in quest of her third consecutive victory. It was the second winner for the diminutive George South. He rode his mount in faultless style, taking her in hand for the early racing, while Gilbert Elston set the early pace. South waited until approaching the stretch before calling upon Best Bid for improved speed. Once under urging, she sped to the front and drew away gradually thereafter to win is hand. Visigoth was a strong factor throughout and had no excuse for Fowler gave him a good ride, saving as much ground as possible and steering into the firmer footing when passage made it possible. Marynell, successful in her two previous starts, came through with her usual game performance but could not meet the demands and under the strong riding of Jimmy Smith, Gilbert Elston gave a flash of his best speed to maintain the lead for half the distance but was unable to keep up when the real test came. A well-judged and courageous ride by jockey Frank Burley proved a deciding factor in the victory of Sanskrit, winner of Continued on thirty-fourth page.
