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ALICE HIGHLAND EASILY Registers by Four Lengths in Best Race on Latonia Card. All-Claiming Program at Kentucky :. Course Mr. Schott Scores " at Good OddsT LATONIA, Ky., June 24. Sprinters of the claiming ranks performed in six of the eight races presented at Latonia this afternoon, and despite the caliber of thoroughbreds competing some thrilling and spectacular races resulted. Though it was not necessary to resort to the camera for any finishes, several stretch duels were provided over the fast track. The most attractive offering was the six furlongs Fayette Farm Claiming Purse, occupying sixth position on the card, and brought together the smallest field of the day, only six going postward. The threat of rain did not have any noticeable effect on the attendance, one of the largest weekday gatherings of the season viewing the sport. Mrs. H. C. Ragans Alice Highland, a pronounced favorite, romped to an easy triumph in the Fayette, coasting across the finish line with an advantage of four lengths over the Rockhome Stables Busy Lutrecia, after having set the pace all the way, completing the six furlongs in 1:11. DOUBLE FOR JOHNSON. Good King came up from the rear to garner third money for Jessie Spencer under the feathery impost of 101 pounds. The capable handling of W. L. Johnson, who made it a double for the day, having previously piloted Captain Henry down in front, was astride. Alice Highland, which was able to outsprint the quick-beginning Lassie Flo for the first quarter, when it was apparent that the bay daughter of Kai Sang Bonify would be extremely hard to head off. Around the far turn Alice Highland increased her margin to three lengths and continued to hold it as Lassie Flo wilted under the task of forcing the pace and Busy Lutrecia moved into the runner-up position. However, to prevent the filly from loafing during the stretch run, Johnson applied, the whip to her flanks a few times and Mrs. Ragans colorbearer added another length to her margin by the time the finish was reached. PATSYETTE WINS. A close and thrilling finish resulted in the first event, a six furlongs sprint which was captured by B. W. Stivers Patsyette, with Pat C. second, a head behind, and Precursor landing third place, beaten a similar distance. The fact that apprentice Dee Packer saved considerable ground with Patsyette after getting her away quickly, was a prime factor in achieving the victory. Closing rapidly and exhibiting good courage, C. E. Hamiltons Rocky Road graduated from the maiden ranks in the second, for which eleven non-winner juveniles assembled for a five furlongs sprint. The bay gelding defeated Rapid Sweep by a length, with Pameiob connecting for the show portion. Benefited by the poor start that Jubilee Jim; received when he reared at the break, Rettef coasted to an easy victory in the third race, .another sprint. Joaney B. was second and-Jubilee Jim third. Though the field was -well aligned for the break,. Jubilee Jim reared on his hind legs instead of leaving the machine with his rivals and consequently showed a sparkling performance to be as good as third at the end. JOHNSONS FIRST WINNER. Another close finish was provided for the spectators when Captain Henry earned a purse for Paul Kappas in the fourth race by the margin of a neck after a drive with Felawake. Thornby landed third. Captain Henry, alertly handled by W. L. Johnson, moved into the lead before the completion of the first quarter of the six furlongs and remained there for the balance of the contest, but had to be roused in the final stages as Felawake entered a determined bid. A mishap which occurred shortly: after the start of the fifth race eliminated the heavily-backed favorite, Jessie O., which bolted to the outside after a sixteenth of a mile and unseated apprentice Dee Packer. The youngster, however, did not suffer any more than a shaking up, but canceled his remaining engagements. This event, which was another oyer five furlongs for two-year-olds, was captured by Dixie McKinleys Mr. Schott, which got up in the last few strides to take a head decision over Dust Box. Bell B. was third in the field of nine.
