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ALEXANDER PANTAGES • Proves a Decided Surprise in Arlingtons Principal Race. ♦ Easily Triumphs Over Aleader, Flattery and Sir Harry — Favorites Again in Eclipse. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS. 111., Juno 27.— Alexander Pantages, western theatrical magnate, came to Arlington Park in time to witness his namesake, which he owns, annex todays feature attraction, a mile and seventy yards race, from a fairly good band of three-year-olds and over. Aleader finished in second place, and Flattery third. The favorite, Sir Harry, was among the failures that followed. Alexander Pantages showed a much improved performance over preceding starts, and he was not considered by the bettors with any marked degree of seriousness, resulting in his being the extreme outsider. In the running he was always in a forward position directly closest to Aleader and, under energetic riding in the stretch, he readily took eommnnd to win as his rider pleased. Aleader held on well to outstay Flattery for second place. Flattery conceeded all the others some weight, but held on gamely during the final drive and just managed to outstay Sir Harry, the pronounced favorite* Color Blind and Dan Burnh m, which made up the remainder of the field, might have figured more prominently with better riding. IMPROVED WEATHER. Improved weather brought out a big attendance to Arlington Park, but track conditions militated against the sport and also were responsible for an absence of racing stars. The small fields, difficult track and unexpected previous results were factors in reducing the volume of speculation. Favorites were again in eclipse. The days racing began with an outstanding upset as a result of the downfall of the pronounced favorite War Time, which was left at the post. Jockey Hardy was as much at fault as the starter for the colts failure to start. The start favored Christie Flanagan greatly and, under vigorous handling, he held sway for the entire distance to beat out Jack Haskell, a first time starter here, with Joe Marshall leading the others. Ball Gee, an offending favorite in his previous start, again disappointed when he failed to get a part of the purse in the second race. Ted Healey was the winner and to achieve his success he had to give a sparkling performance. Beginning faultily he was in last place in the first quarter, while the leaders were a considerable distance in advance of him. He gained steadily, however, and in the stretch sprinted fast and, though losing ground by racing wide, managed to overhaul Al Garnet to win going away. Al Garnet, following a course next to the inner rail, as did Force, saved much ground and they fought it out near the end for second place, Al Garnet getting the decision. Huon Pine closed a big gap while Ball Gee quit badly. Mollie Dear, which won in Tuesdays closing race, showed a poor performance here. ROLLING STAR NARROWLY. Rolling Star and Sincerely fought it out in the third race, with Rolling Star winning by a short margin, being the better ridden in the final drive. Larapin, which had been far out of it in the early stages, saved much ground, enabling him to wear down Ben Handly for third place. Rolling Star had shown the most speed from the start, but in the stretch it appeared as if he would succumb to Sincerely*! challenge until the last few strides. Climax, expected to be a factor, reached an exhausted stage before he had fully straightened out in the stretch and fell in a heap. He laid apparently lifeless for a considerable time," and then regaining his breath got up and wa:; led off the track by his groom. Jockey R. Doggett, who rode him, did not suffer any injuries by his fall. The favorite and second choice were excluded from part of the purse in the second race when Flaherty and Sandy Man, the latter the choice, finished in the wake of Luxembourg, Participate and Golden Mac. Luxembourg, showing superior mud racing ability, moved into a good lead immediately after the five starters were sent on their way and he held on surprisingly well, withstanding first the challenge of Participate and later that of Golden Mac. The latter •was energetically ridden and saved much ground to the stretch, which caused him to be in second place when beginning the last sixteenth, but he stepped into a hole and Pandrticipate beat him for the middle part of the purse. Sandy Man raced poorly and Flaherty was poorly ridden. Oddfellow II., in the sixth race, won for his new owner, C N. Freeman, when he outstayed John J. S., with Geo. Groom in third place. Geo. doom was a pr nounced favorite and was close up throughout, but had to race through the deepest going, which told on him in the final drive. Oddfellow II. was always close up and outstayed John J. S. "When it came to the final drive. The concluding race found Carin installed a big favorite anu he won in runaway style after having led from the first eighth. Spring Street finished in second place, and Poison was up to beat White Way for third place. Bearing and Levoy, expected to be factors, raced in poor form. Bearing, particularly, be-1 ing beaten off after half a mile.
