Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-31
CED IN MUD
AT new ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, January BE. NJ Fry
proved conclusvcly yesterday that he is the
best two-year-old colt in the south. He
won the Premier stakes, the first fixed
event of the season for the babies. in a
common gallon.
1t was E. NJ. Fry's third success of the
meeting. In his previous races lie showed
great speed, but yesterday was the first
time he was called upon to show whether
he possessed endurance. The distance of
the race was a half mile, the longest course
that the youngsters have been called upon
to negotiate.
1ority of racegoers and turfmen believe
that he had the best chance to win This
opinion was sliil further STRENGTHENED
when heavy rainstorm turned the track
into swamp during the running of the first
two races The sloppy condition of the
track was much to the fancy of Barney
Schneider great ll.Le colt and for this
reason he was made a top-heavy favorite
at 1 to 2.
The race was practically assured to E. M
Fry from the start. He slipped away from
his field quickly and soon had twoslengths
advantage Once In front he was never
caught and won fighting hard for his head
Blue Lee was second throughout and beat
zephon half length for place honors.
Severe Rainstorm.
has ever visited this part of the country
swept over the Fair Grounds track while
the horses were on the way to the post for
the first race. Rain fell in torrents and the
colors of the horses were obscured until
they turned into the stretch. 1t was then
found that Guy Mannering was in front He
continued in the lead to the end and won
by two lengths.
Lady Navarro won her second race of the
meeting here by beating st. Valentine cas-
lily. This great mare was a top-heayy
favorite. made so by a great plunge bet on
the part of Charley Ellison, her owner. sne
plowed through the mud and heavy rain
and won by two lengths.
dorsemen received word yesterday after
noon that racing was safe at Hot Springs.
The telegram read that an amendment to
the racing bill enabled the sport to continue
In 'the City of Vapors'' under what Is con-
sidered legal sanction of betting. All courses
that wish to conduct tracks must receive
permission from the state authorities. On
receipt of this information many owners
made arrangements to ship their horses to
Hot Springs in order to be ready for the
opening on Monday. Frank ]. Bryan and
ficials.
The Summaries.
First race; four-year-olds and upward; five fur.
Piieiy. Jog Syd is to s. third rims on los s ss
Margaret N, Flsgstone, sarsapariila, NJ Carpen.
also ran.
Second race. three-year-olds and upward six and
one-half furiongs-LAdy Navarro. l02 tGarnerI to
s. won; 81. Valentine, Ill Lloyd, to l. second
Elfan, 81 Trueman). II to /, third. Time. I.24..
pinsticker, Excitement. Taunt, Lucy Marie Imposi.
tion and Gray Plume also ran.
Third race three-year-olds and upward; five fur.
iongsIG,amor. l05 tAubuchonl: to 8, won; Pity,
100 tWalker). to /, second; Charlie Eastman id
g. vanduscnl. to 8. third. Time. 1908 3-5. Only
Fourth race, Premier stakes; two-yearo,d .,,,.
and geidings; four furlongs-E. NJ. Fry, lis Gear.
ner). to 2. won; Bine Lee. lIS (Troxler) to /,
second: Zeiphen, 10 GSederl. 10 to l. third Time
OBJ 25. Count Reinford. Hannis Capt. Chiids'
Bitter Gold and Water Cooler also ran.
Fifth race, four ar-olds and upward; fye fur
longs-Knighton, q u. Hennessey). to /. won;
Duess.. % "a. wniiams). Y to !, second; Monis
High. Maggie Mackey. Gypsene. Edith May So.
ciety and Chauncey Otcott also ran