The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-11
THE ABBOT WINS
 LATON|A DERBY Jockey J. Lee Makes a Fault
 less Ride LEADS START AND FINISH Six Horses Start In Sea of Mud. Old Honesty Withdrawn-Th
 Abbot's Price Was
 7 to 2.
LEADS START AND FINISH

 to finish, under a rap most of the journey. The Abbott, big brown colt by The Friar-Goody-Good owned by W. J. Young, of Lexington, Ky, captured the Latonia derby this afternoon in easy fashion. The Abbott was ridden by Jockey J. Lee, in faultless manner, and Judging the pace throughout, the little colored boy did not have any trouble in letting his mount show the way There was real ly no contest to it, for after Lee assumed the lead he held his mount away in front and won by five lengths. Red Gauntlet finished second, five lengths in front of Beau Brummel, third. Six horses accept ed the issue being the largest field that has gone to the post in this event in a number of years
 Early this morning rain fell for two hours and then the sun came out and up to the time for the running of the first race the track was in fair shape. Shortly after the first race heavy rain fell and when the horses went to the post for the derby the track was a sea of mud. This caused Old Honesty to be withdrawn. The bookmakers were all at sea as to who to make the favorite, and The Abbott, Red Gauntlet, Pink Star and Bottles all were opened at to l. Beau Brummel was held at and to 1, Pink Star and Bottles were backed to ? to 1 at post time. The Abbott's price never changed and closed at to ?. Pink Star showed in front at the start, followed by Red Gauntlet and The Abbott Bottles was fourth. There was a rush for the rail to get the lead and Pink Star met with some bad luck, being caught in a jam and cut off. Lee took The Abbott out in front and stayed there. Passing the stand he was eight lengths to the good He gradually cut this down to five lengths. Beau Brummel and Red Gauntlet alternated in second and third position throughout but the latter got the place by five lengths. Beau Brummel was third, twenty-five lengths In front of Pink Star, who made up much ground and was coming fast at the finish. Six lengths back of Pink Star was Ove- lando, who was the same distance in front of Bottles. This was the opening day for Latonia and favorites carried off three of the six events.
 First Race-'Six furlongs: Plantland, 102 (MindeD, 4 to 5, won; Hickey, 101 Gee), to ?, second; Stoner Hill, 100 Nloyd), 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:17.
 Second Race-Four furlongs: Rebel Queen, 115 q. Lee). 9 to 20, won; Brown Mary, 10S Q4loyd), g to ?, second; Nanny Dink, 92 tSwain), 60 to 1, third. Time, :51.
 Third Race-Six furlongs: Demo, S5 (Skirvln), to 1, won; Bonebrake, 1O2 (Wickline), to 1, second Marmorean, 9l (Swan), 8 to 5, third. Time, 1;19.
 Fourth Race-IIatonia derby, mile and a half; net value to winner s4410 The Ab- bolt, 114 (P. Lee), to 2, won Red Gaunt- let, 114 (Austn), to 1, second; Beau Brummel, III tBrown), [ to l, third Time, 2:46 1-5.
 Fifth Race-Four and a half furlongs: Honest, 11S Oee), 1 to ?, won; Scot Brady, FnO Q HAIL (Grlffith), 20 to 1, third Time, :5S
 Sixth Race-Mile; Weber 99 (E. Mar tim, to l, won Request, 104 Oee), to 2, second; Florizel, 103 (Skirvn), 30 to 1, third. Time, 14S 2-5.
 Latonla Entries.
 First race purse, four and one-half fur longs-Uncle Tim, Dukeand, 107; Ben Sand, Vansel, Headline, High Binder, Hand Bridge Water Cooler. Maurice Gal win, David, Major Mack, McAtee no.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-No Quarter, Camille. Pigey, Mary Orr. Sis ter Polly, Delestrome, 102; Young Stevens, Dr. Lee Huffman Little George, Joe Coyle, 104; Monere. 1o5; Band Catcher, Hard Shot, 107: Our Anna, 10S.
 Third race, four and a half furlongs, selling-Lady Hapsburg, 94; Silver Cup, Blanche Hamilton, Embay Gremse, 90; Lavatrine, 103; Bucket Brigade, Sabado, 102.
 Fourth race, steeplechase. short course Graceland 1S2; John Dillon, lS5 Pete Vinegar, 1S7; Rejectable, 143; Pirate, 15s; Enverite, Arc Light, 146; Race Girde 1S6.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Wood Claim, 104; Miss Hawley, Leta Duffy Tsara, 107; Great Belle Toone, Optional, Sea Mate, Quick Rich, Docile, Sylvan Belle, 109; Gray Plume. Mailbox, Ill; w. K. slade, 112; Tancred, 114
 Sixth race. mile and a sixteenth. sell ing-Anna Ruskin, S3 Quida, 99 County Clerk. Quagga, 93; Oberon. 100; Miss Lida. 102: Moccasin, Maid, 103; Sultry, 1O5; Gamester, 10S; Henry O.. 1O9 The Gadly, 112.