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. 1 ! 1 i 1 1 1 I I . , » I • ! 1 J - f I t ; THEYRE Off IN MARYLAND f: i ♦ I — Record-Breaking Crowd Sees Spring Opening at Bowie, A ; i 1 i Bunga Buck Victorious in Main Attraction — H. P. Whitneys | Colors Twice in Front. ,«,,-; BB ■ i ♦ t BOWIE. Md., April 1.— Bunga Back, a four-year-old son of Vulcain — Mary Orr. riden by the apprentice C. Lang, was relumed the winner of the Inaugural Handicap at Bowie this afternoon. The winner shouldered the heavy impost of 123 pounds and in a finish that brought the large crowd to their feet led home Slippery Elm and Lunetta, with Super fourth. The race, which was at seven-eighths and for three-year-olds and over, brought together a number of tried and true campaigners. Of the ten overnight acceptances two stayed away. The start was delayed several minutes by the fractious behavior of Slippery Elm. Lunetta and Bunga Buck. When the webbing was released the field left in poor alignment. Lunetta, favored by her light impost, was sent into the lead, with Biff Bang, Slippery Elm and the winner in closest attendance. Tip-pity Witchet raced in fifth position, labored throughout and finished in the rear. Rounding the far turn Lang called upon Bunga Buck and his mount responded in a courageous fashion. Slippery Elm, which was racing on the inside, loomed up in a threatening manner, but could not shake off Lunetta through the final eighth. Lang chose the middle of the track and at the end had a good length lead over the Sunyland Stable entry, which had but a short margin over Lunetta. Racing was welcomed back to the East this afternoon by the largest crowd that ever passed through the turnstiles at the Prince George County park. Every available inch of space was crowded to utmost capacity and long before the bugle sound, ed for the opening dash the grandstand was filled. The clubhouse inclosure was crowded with men well known in the financial and social life of the Twin Cities. Overhead conditions showed a vast improvement over those that threatened early this morning. The sun came out, and although it failed to shed any warmth it left a cheery aspect. The track, which was drenched by the storm that visited this locality yesterday, was a puzzling one. Wet spots appeared at different sections of the track, while others looked dry. SPECULATION OF LARGE VOLUME. Speculation was of an immense volume and the public had a good line on the different starters, the majority of the winners being well supported. The opening dash of the afternoon, which brought together a band of two-year-olds, witnessed a triumph for the Harry Payne Whitney stable when Forshala, ridden by Morris, was returned a winner over Carmen Pantages in a thrilling drive that lasted the length of the stretch. Better Luck, the popular choice, was third. There was quite a delay at the barrier, but the field was dispatched to a good start. Morris was alert at the post and had the Whitney starter away with the leaders. The field ran greenly and were scattered over the width of the track rounding thp turn into the homestretch. Better Luck got away slowly and was forced to race on the outside for the greater part of the race and made a determined effort when straightened away in the stretch. Carmen Pantages and Forshala raced forwardly the entire race and Morris effort in securing the inner position at the stretch turn practically decided the contest, though the result was in doubt until the official placing was displayed. The winner was accorded weak support by the public and netted a dividend of 3.10 for the usual investment. Eftahe, which has always shown a liking for the Bowie going, was the best in the running of th» second dash, which brought out a mediocre band of platers to go six and a half furlongs. The winner was ridden by G. Babin and was outpaced In the early running, but moved up when entering the stretch and took the lead in an easy manner in the middle of the track in the final eighth. Lady Zeus was the one to take second place, while Bdna D. was third. The early pace was established by Chaste Star, which tired badly after going five-eighths. Ettahe was backed into favoritism by the public and the victory was a popular one. BRAINSTORM BEATS ELEMENTAL. Harry Payne Whitney furnished the winner of the Promenade Purse in the speedy Brainstorm, which had a safe margin over Elemental and All Fair at the end. The purse, which was one of the bolstering featurps to the Inaugural Purse, brought together a speedy band to go five and_ a half furlongs. The start was a good one and Morris had the Whitney color bearer away in the lead, closely pursued by Elemental, while Brilliant Ray was net ia line, with All Fair bringing up the rear. The field raced closely bunched for the first eighth, hut Brainstorm was a trifle slow in getting into his stride. Morris shook him up and he answered in good style. Butwcll kept Elemental in close pursuit of the speedy leader, but could not get up. All Fair, which showed a good performance, fin-l baked resolutely and finished wide of the leaders. Brainstorm and Elemental enjoyed favoritism with backers and thp wiuupr netted .50 for the invest-i niiit. The winner was loudly acclaimed when he was ridden back to the winners circle. The Twin Cities Turse, a dash of three-quartem, brought together a well-matched band and of the eleven named through the entry box three deelined — Apple Jack II.. Ultra odd and Tom McTaggart. The winner turned up iu Knight of the Heather, tinder the silks of W. V. Casey, and ridden by W. Ohert. from Exodus and Mercury. Exodus was the Grepntree Stable candidate in the race and appeared a certain winner when well within the stretch, but bolted to the outside rail inside the eighth post. The field was dispatched to a good start and llohpy Baker, beginning from an outside position, went to the front with a rush, whilf Knight of the Heather was in the center of the field. Lang, who had the mount on Exodus, moved * Continued on teotk page, ♦ THEYRE OFF IN MARYLAND Coutlnuod from page one.i up !t.. u laati v.inlc .oiheling the far lu n :ind ilrew away Eato the lead, with Mercury aad St. Allan in rtoeesl attendance. Obert brought Knight of the Heather up within slri.igiug distance in the st retch and, ruaaing true, be was utwed the "inner in a spirited tiriw. Exodus came again in Ihe elosinu strides and mis going fastest of all. Mercury too,, the short end of the purse from the lii in:: St. Allan. "lie of she I -igge-t sale- in the Cast this spring vii, re parted from Waahfatgtea this morning arbea Hern ml Harding pureiaaaed frata .1. V. Bean the two-year-aid Elfanbeth Beam, a tkeat— I daughter of Meridian -Scee, Flowers. Tbh miss Jms been tauwiag .eu-atio iial work .it the Benning eowrge and the incr.ii.isr pi io was reported iii the aeigkbarheed of !;:to.ooo. Mr. Uanliag al- neiikaaei from Prea- ton Burcli. .-. in,. ior the Nev.-ida Stock Farm, the lar»-yeai iH roaaso and Kacado. The w m ae-qiiisiheiis were turned over to trainer M. 0. Kelley, who will also train BUnbeth Bean. K. Liuas at private terms purchased for H. Pending tke plater Aidiio. W . Kaapp. wlai fitted Evtermin.itor tor aeeefal of !ii important engagements last year, came over from e. nTi this morn inc. Kaapp aaaoaaced th.il he •, oull open a pwalie -table at New York I hi- :,••., r. i: »V. Moore reported that be had eaaapleted ar-j4Pgeiienis t., slii| n:o" lior--- irom his farm at .Yusln He Tenn.. to Maple Heights piep.i, alory to q campaign n Canada. I! Walts, who is confined to his room with hii attack of hi grippe, lias turned over jockey J. Owens to Clyde Phillips, who will make that riders CUT.gclllc.lK Die eJWhaded list was put into operation this hernia* by raeiac aacretaiy Mcl.ennau aad se u-tien were phatad aa Ihe nrefcraare roll. I. I.. Hollands s:..b!e ha- at eared flnrt all aa jockey Albert Johnson for this mootins. Johnson in ik-- tie- daily iri: heaa Barre ij Urare, whara he is assi-ting Irainer VVaylaud in pn-paring the Kilmer hiraes. Iollowinc the i nulling of the ••comi race Kttahe "h.iuced hands via the claiming route, go.ng to Mrs. J. w. Cahill for ,535. The fidtowing claims were made following the run-iiin« of the sixth nice: Romeo to F. Garrett. *2.." 0i"»: Our Birthday to WinTrey Stable, ,600; Miracle Mau to P. Richards, .0P0. ji
