Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-31
 TIE BROOKLYN DERBY Was Won by keenan, as Coun-
 ter Tenor SWerved. REY FL SANTAANlTA BEATEN Lampighter Was Third in the Decoration Day Handicap at Latonia Summaries of
 the Several Events.

Gravesend Race Track N. Y, May so- A crowd which compared favorably with handicap day put in an appearance today. There were upward of 5000 per sons present. The weather was the finest and the track fast The talent be- gan the day auspcously. Damsel, on her victory last week, was made an odds on favorite for the first race. Griffin was unable to get free field until the last furlong pole was passed. Then he had all he could do to win. Damsel clearly outCIassed her field.
 The result of the second race was big surprise ReyRey Fl Santa Anita was backed as if the race was all over but the shouting. In spite of his defeat of few days ago in a weight for age race by Keenan, he was plunged upon today. On that occasion he died In front accord ing to stable instructions. The orders this ofternoon were to keep with his field close This did not have such good effect. Stowaway and Ajax turned 1hfl tables on the Californian today. They each beat him. The general yer dict now seems to be that Key Fl Santa Anita is armuch overrated horse and will not do in good company
 Axiom, with Taral up was regarded as invincble in the private sweepstakes. She vas worthy of the confidence re- posed in her and won the prize in big gallop.
 The event of the day was the Brooklyn Derby for 3-year-olds. Counter Tenor, under a stout pull, was the taskmaster throughout the race. He had his entire field in difficulty furlong from home, and it looked as if he would romp to the finish. Lamely, however, let go of Count CT Tenors head and he swerved to the middle of the track. This enabled Keenan to take the lead. Lamley sue ceeded in steadying his mount and got him going again. Counter Tenor was rapidly gaining the lead when Lamley stupidly drew his whip and this time Counter Tenor sWerved out of the race, so far as winning was concerned. Kee- nan. who was inclined to sulk at several stages of the proceedings, won by two lengths. Counter Tenor staggered over the line six lengths ahead of Sir Gala had.
 There were three false breaks before they got the signal to depart for the Myrtle stakes. Buckrene was in front for the first few strides, but gave way to Ed Kearney, who set clinking pace all the way to the home stretch where he was beaten. Patrician then assumed the command. Taral increased his lead at every bound and won as he pleased by three lengths. Peacemaker came strong at the finish and beat Buckrene neck for the place. Summaries:
 First race, five furlongS-Da msel, 120 (Griffin), to 5, won Fascination second, Ardath third. Time, 1:021h.
 Second race, handicap mile and an eighth-Stowaway, 10S OoggetD, to 2, won; Ajax second, Key Fl Santa Anita third. Time, 1:5S.
 Third race, a private sweepstakes of $500 each, for 2-year-old Allies. five fur longs-AXiom, 115 (TaraD, 1 to f. won; Bessie Browning second, Lorrania third. Time, 1:02
 Fourth race the Brooklyn derby. one mile and a quarter-Keenan. 122 (Grif- fin), 4 to 5, won: Counter Tenor, 127 Uamley), IS to 10, second; Sir Galahad, 122 (TaraD, 12 to 1, third. Time. 2:10k.
 Fifth race, the Myrtle stakes. cne mile and sixteenth-Patrician, 112R CTa- raD to l, won; Peacemaker second, Buckrene third. Time. 149.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Hailstone 1091a OoggetD. to l, won; Manchester second, Sunup third. Time, 1:15.
 Seventh race. six furlongs-Corncob, 103 (Garrigan). 10 to 1. won: Daric sec ond, Golden Gate third. Time, 1:16k
 Latonia Races.
 Latonia, Ky, May 30.-Decoration Day and good racing card brought over 15,- 900 persons 10 Latonia today, notwith- standing the hot weather. The sport was fine in every respect. the betting
 
 ites won. The chief event was the Dec oration handicap, one mile and three sixteenths. Lamplighter was well com missioned, and the bookmakers seemed to be afraid of him. The start was all in a bunch up to the three-quarter pole with Lamplighter half length ahead George Beck, an to 1 shot, came through in the stretch and finished first; Selika. another long shot, second, Lamp lighter third. Summarizes:
 First race, seven and a half furlongs- Altojune, 101 GA. Clayton) 20 to 1, won; Rightmore second, The Sculptor third Time, :26.
 Second race, one mile-Lissak, IF (Perlsins). II to 5, won; Goodwin second, Gurgle third. Time, 1:421s.
 Third race, five furlongs-Semper Ego, 113 GA. Clayton). 2ls to 1. won; First Mate second, Nimrod third Time, 1:02%.
 Fourth race, one mile and three-six- teenths, Decoration handicap for Swear olds and upwards. value $2500-George Beck. 9S (W. Jones). to 1, won; Selika second, Lamplighter third. Time, 2:00A
 Fifth race, four and one-half furlongs Irish Lady, 107 CThorpe) 15 to 20, won; 0;56N
 Sixth race, seven and one-haIf furlongs Bessie Bishland, 102 GIT. Williams), 15 to 1. won; Koko second, Orinda third. Time. 1:34A.
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