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MARYNELL SURPRISES Triumphs in ,000 Frontier Exposition Handicap at Arlington. The Fighter Gains Prominence as Derby Hope in Record Breaking Running of Taylor Purse. ARLINGTON, Texas, April 11. Marynell, five-year-old daughter of Billy Brush, which races for Sam T. Gaines, Kentucky-owned Longrun Stable, and The Fighter, Mrs. Ethel V. Mars chief hope for the Texas and Kentucky Derby honors, carried off leading honors in the Frontier Exposition Handicap and the Taylor Purse, feature and sub-feature of the Texas Jockey Clubs brilliant program which was offered at palatial Arlington Downs this afternoon. While The Fighters victory, which carried him to a new track record of 1:42 for a mile and seventy yards was an extremely popular one, Marynell furnished the first big upset of the afternoon when she turned back F. A. Griffiths Sa-rada, H. C. Hatchs Ariel Cross and eight others, including the heavily supported Whis-kolo at the end of a mile and a sixteenth. The Fighter achieved his third victory of the meeting here at the expense of Millsr dales Ttennob, Mrs. S. B. Masons He Did, winner of the Santa Anita Derby, Doran, a stablemate, three other local classic eligi-bles, and Miss Diavolo, which was named for the Derby. Although Marynell turned in a brilliant performance in her first and only start of the year, she was considered to be overmatched, and those that backed her chances received 6.10 for each ticket. She earned ,170 of the ,000 added purse and ran the distance under 100 pounds in the good time of 1:43. Sarada also was neglected in the wagering, and he paid 7.30 for each place ducat. Whiskolo, which was a strong second choice to Ariel Cross, an even money favorite, was the big disappointment. After reaching fourth position in the stretch, he gave way rapidly and led only Jay Vee to the finish. There was an immediate start, with the winner, despite stumbling, taking command immediately. She sprinted into a clear lead during the opening five-sixteenths, with Ariel Cross and Sarada showing the way to the others. Johnny Nolan kept her going under light hand riding and when he roused the mare entering the stretch, she increased her advantage rapidly. However, she tired in the last stages and the finish found her only slightly more than a length before Sarada, which lasted to beat Ariel Cross by a nose. Some three lengths separated Ariel Cross and Wacoche, the latter making up ground during the final furlong to garner fourth laurels. Naturally Fcrt Worth, where the Frontier Exposition Centennial will be held, was well represented in the big throng, but Dallas sent its usual large half-holiday crowd and Continued on ninth page. MARYNELL SURPRISES Continued from first page. . there were many visitors from faraway San Antonio, Houston, Corsicana, Oklahoma City : and other points. No more favorable weather could have been provided and the patrons were dressed in spring and summer attire. Although the racing strip is sadly in need of rain, track superintendent Jack Hayes and his assistants had it in tip-top shape ! and, though fast time was recorded in all of the races, the oval still retained its good i Cushion. It was by far the best card offered since the sport was revived at the palatial Waggoner Brothers course nearly four years ago 1 and, while competition was keen -in: all the races, form predominated and the talent : had a successful afternoon. The Fighters victory was not unlike his other two stakes triumphs here for the son of Bull Dog again was inclined to loaf, and l Robertson, was forced to go to extreme pressure to drive him to his half-length victory over Ttennob. The defeat of He Did by no 1 means eliminated the son of Victorian from the Texas and Kentucky Derbys for his impost of 122 pounds forced him to give away much weight to his seven other opponents, and The Fighter, which carried 109 pounds ; in addition to his other allowances, gained a three-pound advantage by not having won at a distance of a mile or greater. Back of the leading trio came Doran, a stablemate of the winner, Miss Diavolo, the only non-eligible in the field, Miss Bam, Tugboat Frank and. Irish Ford, in the named order. There was quite a delay before the start, caused chiefly by the fractiousness of The Fighter and Miss Bam, Once Roy Dicker-son got an alignment that suited him, he sent them on their way with The Fighter the first in motion. However, Doran, Ttennob and He Did beat him to the back stretch, and although Doran had attained a clear advantage, it was only of short dura-tion. Kurtsinger sent He Did after him arid he had the Santa Anita Derby winner in the van nearing the final half mile. Ttennob made his move at the same time and at the far bend Corbett drove the Millsdale color-bearer to the front. -Once in the van, Ttennob drew clear rapidly and he appeared the winner nearing the final furlong. Robertson Yics at work on The Fighter, however, and the lads strong pressure began to get response. Heading Ttennob in the last stages, The Fighter steadily increased his margin. A length separated Ttennob and He Did, but when the latter began to tire Kurtsinger did not use him up. Dorans effort was a super one. He ably supported The Fighter and after giving way when he was subdued he came, again in the final furlong to be much the best of the others and a length in the wake of He Did. With the exception of Tugboat Frank, which quit after improving his position, the others of the field were never factors. The Fighter, the second victorious odds-on choice to be furnished by the Milky Way Farms, returned .60 for each S2 investment. Speeding over the half mile in :46 and within one-fifth of a second of the track record, Dogaway, Milky Way Farms juvenile son of Bull Dog, provided the most popular score of the meeting in annexing the Commando allowance first race. Robert L. was second, four length back of the winner and two lengths before Little-Upset, the second choice in the wagering. The winner, a 1 to 5 choice, took command, at the start and although he was inclined to bear out in the stretch, Alfred Robertson kept him going in fine style to be much the best at the end. During the opening furlong, Norman O. was a contender but he quit badly in the stretch and it was no task for Uvalde and Howard G. to speed past him. Viajero and Rustic Miss, which completed the field, were never factors. Another favorite was successful when Jack Carters Die Hard was the winner of the second race over the Waggoner course distance. Cheraw was second and Judge Peak third. - - Sprinting into a commanding lead after disposing of Dancing Lady, and ridden by H. W. Fisher, the winner steadily increased his advantage to be four lengths before Cheraw at the end. The latter, which was always the best of the others, was a length before Judge Peak, which lasted to beat Dick Star by a head at the close.
