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MISS BRILLIANT BEST Scores by Inches Over North Mill-in Real Fast Race. gallops Three-Quarters in 1:11 at Lincoln Fields Louie Dear Wins Again. CRETE, 111., Sept. 6. Although the more Important opening day and Labor Day programs placed limitations upon the racing material at the disposal of racing secretary iWilliam H. Shelley for his program at Lincoln Fields today, he succeeded in arranging a varied and above the average card, featuring the Humming Bird Purse, for two-year-olds. This was offered as the third race and brought to the post for performance over the three-quarters distance a flashy band of youngsters. The race resulted in a stirring duel between R. C. Schwarz Miss Brilliant and the jShandon Farms North Mill. Running the jdistance in. 1:11, among the fastest races of ;the year in this division, Miss Brilliant was he winner but only by a neck and it was almost within the shadow of the post marking the finish before the fleet daughter of Brilliant and Gad gained the lead over the almost equally speedy Shandon Farm gelding. Flying Cadet, racing for Laffoon and jYeiser, was third, six lengths back and Spartan Lady, coupled in the betting with In High as the Dixiana entry, fourth. SPARKLING FINISH. From a fast start North Mill, ridden by Paul Neal, was sent to the front and as he proceeded to set a swift pace, the ultimate .winner was closest ir. pursuit and racing finder slight restraint. When urged in the fetretch Miss Brilliant responded well and, Avithstanding a long drive, steadily reduced JSTorth Mills margin, heading him fifty yards from the finish. Flying Cadet was a factor at all times and, .while outsprinted by the two leaders, was Igood enough to conquer all others in the large field. He was a length before Spartan -Lady at the end. The latters stable companion, In High, tired badly after showing speed to the stretch, where Meloy also found it impossible to carry on as in the earlier stages. In comparison with yesterdays near-capacity attendance, todays patronage appeared small. Still it was up to average for such an off day. Pleasant, cool, clear weather was the order, and the track again was in fine condition. A limit field of maiden two-year-old fillies comprised the field for the opening dash end it resulted in an interesting contest over the three-quarters distance and a victory for Mrs. W. E. Coovers Cara Domus. She wore down Lucille Wright, Rafflea Chance and Red Cinder after reaching the final eighth and at the end was a half length before Red Cinder, which held on well after showing speed from the start. Raffles Chance fell short in the final test after re-! igaining the lead from Lucille Wright in the stretch, where the latter quit badly. Lucille Wright carried the colors of Warren Wrights Calumet Farm and was made the favorite. FIRST DOUBLE WINNER. Proving that his winning effort on the opening day of the meeting was no fluke, Jack Howards Louie Dear accounted for the second race and thus became the initial double winner of the meet. Under a well judged ride by C. Corbett, the Howard gelding got away with this second victory with but little to spare as Sarazen II., finishing with belated speed, was rapidly wearing him down as the sprint drew to a close. At the end a neck separated them and Nusakan, I Continued on twenty-second page. MISS BRILLIANT BEST Continued from first page. which enjoyed an extended stay in the leadj was third, a length back. Nusakan, lik Tombereau, which forced the formers paco tired in the final stages. Seven fillies and mares started In th fourth race, also over three-quarters, and the winner turned up in Gift of Roses, which got through luckily next to the rail on th stretch turn, where Sister Mary went wid and carried Doris Jean and Shaker Lady favorite, with her. Chu Chu, which also got through next to the inside in the stretchy was second, and Doris Jean third. Sister Mary and Shaker Lady both quit badly when under strong pressure in the final quarter. The winner was ridden by T. P. Martin in J. P. Ebelhardts colors, and it marked Martins second victory of the day.
