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LORD BRIGHTONS VICTORY IN TREMONT New York July 10 The victory of Lord Brighton in the Tremont Stakes after Sweep On apparently had the nice won has been the subject of more disQiission in eastern racing circles than anv other recent turf event In some quarters fie opinion is advanced that Fairbrnthcr believing all danger from Lord Brighton was over allowed Sweci On to loaf in tin final eighth Others are cqulilly positive Lord Brighton won through a combination of game ness and riding ability on the part of Lyke Still others hold that Sweep On tired under the gruelling earlier struggle with Lord Brighton and had nothing left with which to withstand his unexpected cyclonic rush rushWhatever Whatever the answer may be it is certain the big crowd at Aqueduct Saturday saw a real horse race and few of them will remain away from the track if another meeting between Lord Brighton and Sweep On is scheduled In the meantime Saturdays con ¬ test will remain fresh in the minds of Aqueduct patrons as one of the most sensational of the year Lord yearLord Brightons great showing and the defeat of Elfin Queen by Terentia Monday have still further complicated the twoyearold situation Elfin Queen is undoubtedly the best of her sex shown thus far but whether she will be able to hold iur owl with a colt like Lord Brighton is an open question that can only IK decided by actual contest Sweep On iu list also be considered and many believe Blue Lad ¬ die is entitled to much consideration Though a complex one the twoyearold situation is dmdedlv interesting
