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Another parkwood victory Epicurus Scores for Consistent String of Canadian Owner Handicap Worth ,100 to Winner. . TORONTO, Ont., June 13. The silks of R. S. McLaughlins Parkwood Stable, which have been consistently in the winners circle since the Canadian racing season, was ushered in on May 23, were again triumphant in a major event when Epicurus, chestnut son of Epinard and Bally Gal, carried the gold and blue colors of his owner to a front running and popular success in the fifth running of the Canadian Breeders Handicap, a gallop of one mile and a sixteenth for a prize of ,500, that topped the lone Saturday program of the spring meeting at the Suburban course of the Long Branch Jockey Club here today. His victory, the first in some time, was captured in a thrilling finish, and it was worth exactly ,100 to the coffers of the Canadian industrialist when he reached the end of the route leading M. Keelings veteran Easter Hatter by a head, with Lady Mar-nock, of the Mrs. J. Badame barn, almost lapped on the pair and in advance of No Retreat, Chickpen and Trickys Son, the only others that contested in the test that was exclusively fashioned for those of Canadian parentage. For the only half-holiday at the meeting, delightful weather prevailed, and one of the best programs of the season lured a tremendous crowd to the Suburban track. Some of the best racing witnessed this year was on tap for those that filled the spacious stands and overflowed into the lawns and sweeping terraces. In his premier victory in over a year, Epicurus had speed enough to move into the lead after the field was dispatched without any delay, and he dominated the race under a skillful ride by H. Lindberg. The Parkwood Stable colt had 105 pounds as his burden and, from the beginning, met strong early opposition from Chickpen, then withstood a tenacious drive to meet the persistent Easter Hatter, which was gaining steadily under a lashing drive all during the final quarter mile. At the end, both were giving their best to lead Lady Marnock over the line by little more than a length, while No Retreat held a wide margin over the two others.
