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ARCTIC KING TO THE FORE | Runs Fast Race to Beat Doctor Corbett — Four Favorites Successful. — I TIJUANA. Mexico. April 21. — A good horse is Arctic King. Yesterday he demonstrated his ability to carry weight and run fast when he conceded considerable poundage to a good band of sprinters and took first honors in the three-quarters handicap, the fifth and . feature race of the day. By no means was his victory a hollow one, for he was forced to a terrific drive to withstand the menacing challenge of Doctor Corbett. His race from a time standpoint was a top-notch performance, for he ran the three-quarters in 1:13%, which is considered a fast race over the Tijuana course. Despite the fact that the unfashionable jockey F. J. Baker had the mount on Arctic King, he ruled a heavily-backed favorite. Baker rode him wisely. He saved his horse behind Fireplace, which acted as the pacemaker, and did not make a move with him until after entering the homestretch. At this point he sent the son of J. F. Crowley to the front and it then appeared as if all was over but the shouting. However, Doctor Corbett had to be reckoned with, as the big sprinter was finishing with the courage of a lion. When Baker, astride of Arctic King, perceived the rushing menace at his saddle girth he showed the coolness of a veteran reins-man by riding a finish which had a tower of stretch behind it. With hands and heels he urged Arctic King onward and the net result was that the Bishop bread-winner outfinished his rival by a neck. Continued ideal weather and the fact that the meeting is fast nearing its close brought out a crowd of holiday proportions. Those in attendance were treated to a brand of sport which was exciting and satisfying. Four favorites were successful and the racing was formful and good to see. The people held their breath in anxiety in the sixth race, a dash of five and a half furlongs. In this jockey H. Long, the promising midget rider, was thrown heavily to the ground while astride the filly Aryanna, her saddle having turned completely under her. The popular ! lad luckily escaped with a slightly bruised : leg and a bad shaking up, but upon returning to the jockeys quarters quickly regained his composure. Three jockeys divided the saddle honors of the day, these being the apprentice riders T. Wilson. M. Fator and C. Ralls. Each rode two winners. The good three-year-old Wedding Prince, which won the Tijuana Derby for Mrs. G. Abbott, was unsexed this morning. He, along with Breeze, Olympiad and Double Van. will be campaigned at the coming Reno meeting.
