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Omission, Omission, Pomrose Pomrose Score Score at at Belmont; Belmont; Equifox Equifox Proves Proves Best Best in in Seasons Seasons Bow Bow Defeats Boss Hoss In Drive at Downs Howard Wells Crack Racer Qualifies for Engagement In Kentucky Handicap LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 11.— The four-year-old Equifox, owned by Howard Wells, qualified for his engagement in Saturdays running of the Kentucky Handicap when he drove to a smart victory in the seven-furlong Perryville Purse before a large crowd at Churchill Downs this afternoon. Making up many lengths in the run through the final quarter, the son of Equipoise and Catherine Fox got up in time to win by a half length. It was his first start of the year. Two other possible contenders for honors in Saturdays closing stake finished second and third. They were Boss Hoss, who took the place by a head before Anxiety. Seven took part in the sprint, Franks Boy leading home the others. Equifox, ridden by Arthur Craig, remained far out of contention for five-eighths, but then when brought to the outside for the drive, he rallied and rapidly made up ground. He still had four horses to pass with only a furlong to go, but he was equal to this task and he forged to the front in the last few strides. The way he won his race lent the prospect that he will be at no disadvantage over the mile and a furlong of the Kentucky Handicap. Anxiety Weakens in Drive Boss Hoss was a sharp factor from the beginning, and he held on well under pressure in the drive, while Anxiety weakened just a trifle near the end, after making a bold bid for top honors. Franks Boy made all the pace here and he was in front a furlong from the wire, but here he began to weaken and he was soundly beaten for third money. Brave Up showed some early speed here, but by the time he reached the turn, he had enough and he finally wound up last. Pinch Hitter also flattened out badly, but he did stay in the thick of contention to the head of the home stretch. The only other starter was Omelet, who failed to rally when called upon. The winner was the favorite, paying .80 for . In another of the best races, the Glen-crest Farm Purse, which came as the sixth event, the Arcturus Stables Pink Gal defeated six other horses over a mile. She was held in reserve off the leaders to the stretch turn, and then set sail, taking command nearing the furlong pole, and holding her advantage to the end. She Continued on Page Forty Equifax in Successful Season Debut at Downs Qualifies for Kentucky Handicap In Taking Measure of Boss Hoss Continued from. Page One won by a half length. Poet Laureate was second, and Sea Tack third. The Buck Run Purse, a test of five furlongs for two-year-olds, which was staged as the fourth race, saw the colors of John Marsch carried to victory by a juvenile son of Agrarian, named Hoosier. It was the third within this year for the gelding who came from behind to score by a length and a half. Akrontown was second and Beth B. third, as the strongly supported Active finished out of the picture after trailing the field to the head of the home stretch. Arthur Craig was aboard the winner. Long shot players had something to cheer about after the running of the first and third races. Mrs. M. E. Ryans Sudden Thought took the six furlongs opener and paid 2.20 for , while E. R. Plunk -etts Chandera, making her first start of the year, accounted for the six furlongs third event, and rewarded her supporters to the extent of 2.40 for .
