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FAIR JACK WINS IMPRESSIVELY Accounts for Most Pretentious Race on Thursdays Program at Long Branch Over Heavy Track. TORONTO, Ont., Oct. 6 The more sturdier mud performers were in the limelight at Long Branch today. The program was comprised of overnight events and, despite the lack of an outstanding attraction, splendid sport was provided. Favorites fared well during the afternoon while several outsiders made it interesting for the long shot players. The liest offering of the day from a class standpoint was the fourth, at three-quarters. This brought together eight of the better grade platers under claiming conditions. It resulted in a stirring contest when H. G. Bedwells Fair Jack got up in the concluding strides to earn victory from Donny Johnny from the H. A. Coulson string. The well regarded Bubbling Out, from the Four Ls Stable, was third. It was strictly a three-horse affair through- -A out, though in the opening quarter Balal DOr was well placed. Donny Johnny had the most early speed and was followed closest by the Bedwell gelding and Bubbling Out was a forward contender. After passing the half-mile ground Bubbling Out, down on the inside, was eased back. Donny Johnny was still heading Fair Jack and, straightening out in the stretch, still held to his lead. Fair Jack was brought to the outside of the leader and, placed under punishment, slowly drew on even terms with Donny Johnny and was a neck in front os the finishing line was reached. Bubbling Out was put to a drive as the eighth pole was reached, but was two lengths back of Donny Johnny. Weather conditions were anything but ideal, a chill wind sweeping across the track . making it decidedly uncomfortable for those that left topcoats at home. Despite the heavy condition of the racing strip and the cool weather, it was a surprisingly large crowd that was on hand. Several mishaps came with the running of the one mile and seventy yards of the fifth race. First jockey F. Madeley ws almost unseated when Hayfire stumbled in the opening sixteenth. He was hanging over on the side of his mount, but gamely swung himself back in the saddle again and worked his way up steadily to take third place back of Homelike and Carlydon. Homelike, as usual, was slow to settle into . his best stride, was improving his position steadily, while Caryldori raced into a long lead. Entering the stretch Caryldori apparently-had a safe lead, but Homelike was not to be denied and gradually worked his way up and, closing stoutly, "bufgamed the pacemaker at the end. Black Diamond was the favorite here, but appeared to sulk when called upon after gaining a prominent position in the opening half mile. Dunrock fell after rounding the first turn, but fortunately apprnetice W. Parker escaped unhurt. - , .
