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] . . DR. CLARKS GREAT TRIUMPH , ♦ Easily Captures Valuable Grand Prize of Cuba Handicap. Runs a Sparkling Race Under Heavy Weight — Billy Barton Finishes in Last Place. ♦ HAVANA. Cuba. March 12. — Before a tremendous gathering of people and with perfect weather an 1 track conditions prevailing Mose Coldhlatts five-year-old Broomstick gelding Dr. Clark scored one of the greatest victories in his eventful turf career when he emmerged triumphant in the valuable Oread Prize of Cuba Handicap at Oriental Park today The crowd that packed the huge grandstand today filled every available bit of space, also the lawn and stairways were packed, not mentioning the throng that gathered at the clubhouse balconies. It was easily the largest and most representative of the Hireling, being composed of people of all walk* of life, from loaders of the Cuban world of pnlitiis iind commerce to the humhle clerk. It was the most enthusiastic gathering when the horses in the big handicap came thundering down the homestretch. Their nerve wracking struggle was acclaimed by-applause that fairly shook the grandstand and reechoed to the adjacent hills. The return of the winner and lucky rider to Ihe judges stand was a sig-nl for another noisy demonstration that did not die away until the victorious, flower bedecked hero was led back to the stable. The story of the big race is briefly told. Dr. Clark, ridden by M. darner, took the lead with the rise of the barrier and never relinquished it. Garner rode a masterful race, his judgment of pace was faultless. Not for a moment did he permit the Broomstick gelding to extend himself until it was necessary. Dr. Clark Iried to bear out at the first turn, hut darner kept him close to the inside rail and saved ground at every turn. These tactics had their reward at the end. Iu the last eighth Sea Prince, which closed a big gap from a slow lie-ginning, threatened seriously and. finishing with great speed, was gaining on the leader with every stride. However, Dr. Clark had speed in reserve and gamely responded to the call of his rider to win by a length and carry off the richest prize offered for horses of the older division at the meeting, lhe stake had a gross value of 7,." r »l, and the winners share amounted to 4.S90. THRILLER IN OPENING DASH. A thrilling finish in the opening dash whetted the apiielite of the big crowd for the more important racing to ••ome. At the end of this race Bacchanalian. Jill and Baywnod came thundering past the winning line only separated by inches and it was not until the official placing was announced that the spectators were certain of the verdict. They were placed as named above. Bacchanalian lasting under Kennedys vigorous finish, with Jill and Bay-wood right at her heels. The hitters race was n remarkable performance, as he was caught in the webbing at the start and practically left. Again in the second and third races the finishes were close. Manicure taking the second in a hard drive from Caimito. while Triomphant heat Bill Hitnley by a nose in the third. Major Domo led all the way to win the fourth race in easy fashion, while Raiukiu was in command from start to finish in the sixth, this being the second victory of Ihe day for jockey B. Kennedy. The veteran Brynlitnah proved easily best in the mile and an eighth race that concluded the afternoons sport, oiilgaming and outlasting Poilu iu a hotly contested finish the result of which was in doubt until Ihe final strides. Among those who viewed the races from the clubhouse were General F.noch Crowder. C. S. Consul deneral Carlton Hiiist. H. M. Potter. Lorenzo Quesada. Dr. Carlos M. de La Cruz and wife. A. H. Diaz. Francisco Martinez Lufrin, secretary of lhe interior. Major Albert Barreras. governor of Havana province. Dr. Ricardo Dolz. F.loy Martinez, tiie well-known Havana social leader. H. D. Brown and Antonio de Laguardia. Black Thong brought the lop price of 25 at the auction Bale of hoises held in the paddock after the races Saturday. The horse was hid in by K. West. The following olher sales were made: Hianca to R. Denton SliOO Dolph lo S. T. Baxter S3B Candle Light to R. Denton 450 Hlazeaway to S. T. Baxter 450 Ouakor to deorge Allen 4011 Liveliest to R. S. Talenilord 175 Toss Iji to F. Grace 175 Hyena to G. Price M Shy Ann to J. J. McCafferly 50 Crux de duerre to Juan Antaga 80 Cadillac to M. Aguerro 25 Mil-ea lo F. Cousins 25 Thomas Moiiahan and John Haehmeister entertained a number of friends al dinner at the clubhouse Saturday evening. W. F. Knebelkamp lost his good three-year-old Stonewall when K. Sauiiderson claimed him out al the second race for S1.20II.
