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PHAR LAP WILL WIN . . So Says Australian Entourage of Wonder Horse From Antipodes. , , Reveille Boy Gains New Supporters Spanish Play Held in High Esteem. AGUA CALIENTE, Mexico, March 18. The Australian entourage of Phar Lap, long-striding horse from the antipodes and favorite for the Agua Caliente Handicap, has finally consented to open up and tell the American public just what it thinks of its equine pride. Three of the sportsmen from "Down Under," when interviewed on the radio last night, went on record by stating that Phar Lap would win in a canter, and so positive were their assertions that little room was left for doubt. H. A. Wolfe, sports editor of the Sydney Sun, jockey Billy Elliott, who will ride the son of Night Raid in the big race on Sunday, and Dr. William Neilson, a veterinarian who accompanied the gelding on his trip across the Pacific, were the trio interviewed. The stoic Dr. Neilson, who has cared for Phar Lap since his suckling days, seemed the most confident. Giving his first interview since arriving in this country, he said: "Phar Lap is in better condition than at any period since he began racing. Not only will he win, but I look for him to make a record in the Agua Caliente Handicap. lie had some foot trouble that worried us for a few days but that has clear up completely. Americans do not seem to understand our way of training him with slow works, but he has never been trained in any other manner." ELLIOTT CONFIDENT. Jockey Elliott, when asked if he thought that Phar Lap would win, replied: "No, I dont think that he will win I know that he will win." Elliott thought that Cabezo might run better than any of the American horses. Mr. Wolfe, foremost turf authority in Australia, has seen most of the horses that will oppose Phar Lap in action and has examined the records closely. "None has impressed me as capable of giving Phar Lap a good workout," he said. "I confidently expect to flash back to Australia the message that they anxiously sfwait Phar Lap wins. I look for him to distance his field. By the time the last turn is approached it will become a rout, with Phar Lap winning as he pleases. I look for him to run the mile and a quarter distance in 2:02,. if asked." Phar Lap was on the track again this morning. He came out shortly after dawn and galloped three-quarters in 1:17. He was hard held and not permitted to run at any stage. He seemed in good spirits., and was quite playful. Phar Laps heavy work plates are to be removed Sunday, it was learned. It is said that the Australians have brought their own plates, regulation American shoes being too small for the giant animal. DAVIS BACKS HORSE. It is understood that D. J. Davis, part owner of the gelding,, made another good-sized wager on the animal last night, but ringmaster Zeke Caress refused to cut the price again and, instead, has boosted the odds on the Anzac from 3 to 2, to 2 to 1. The bad acting Reveille Boy, after his fine race Thursday, gained many supporters and is now an equal second choico with Cabezo and Spanish Play, having been cut from 5 to 1, to. 3 to 1 this morning. Joe Flores, after a good workout tills morning, was dropped from S to 1, to 5 to 1. while Dr. Freeland was boosted from 6 to 1, to S to 1. Joe Flores, which has wheeled at the barrier in his last two starts, was given a swift five-eighths prep this morning and official announcement was mojle by trainer L. O. Leo that ho will start Sunday. Tho colt was full of run and went the quarter in :23, the three-eighths in :3-Hs, tho half in :46 and eased up tho fivc-eigths In :59ij. Ho went from tho barrier. Cabezo, son of Carlnris. running well in hand, went ono mile with owner W. T, "Fatty" Anderson looking on, Ho worked Continued on twenty-second pngej PHAR LAP WILL WIN Continued from first page. the distance in 1:42. Jockey Andy Fischer was in the saddle. Good and Hot went one mile and an eighth in 1:58 and carried approximately 125 pounds. Spanish Play was not on the track, but is training satisfactorily and many consider him the horse to beat, while Dr. Freeland, former favorite for the race, is losing support and may go to the post an outsider in the betting.
