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Cavqtorta Is Successful In Constitution Renewal Adams Colt Overtakes Patriotism In Stretch of Suffolk Headliner EAST BOSTON, Mass., June 24. Cava-torta, a three-year-old son of Silver Horde and Doncinea, carried Mrs. V. W. Adams colors to an impressive triumph in the ninth running of the Constitution -Handicap at Suffolk Downs today. Smartly ridden, by the veteran Earl Gross, Cavatorta reached the finish of- the one minT test three-quarters of a length before Samuel Garfields Patriotism, who had been installed the choice by the crowd of 17,789 present for the half-holiday sport. Two lengths Taack of the lapped leaders, Black Swan earned the minor portion of the ,000 purse from five other three-year-olds competing. In capturing the Constitution, Cavatorta proved that he may be one of the better colts in his age division and that he must be reckoned with in future stakes at the seaside course. Cavatorta shouldered 116 pounds which was top weight of the field and raced the eight furlongs over the heavy track in 1:41. Second choice in the speculation, the Adams colt was good for .80 in the "tote." Cavatorta won his fourth start in five outings while adding ,430 to his seasons earnings, that figure representing the winners end of the Constitution spoils. Cavatorta was kept under light restraint took over the pacemaking task while Pique and Black Swan engaged each other for the early advantage. Nearing the upper turn, Patriotism moved up fast on the inside and took over the pacemaking taks while Pique dropped back and Black Swan also showed signs of having had enough. Cavatorta came up at this stage to begin his victorious bid from fourth position and on the extreme outside-. Patriotism held a clear lead near the furlng pole but Cavatorta came stoutly under urging and after disposing of the Garfield colt, appeared ready to draw clear. Patriotism held on well enough to easily save second honors from trie faltering Black Swan, who was hard pressed to hold the fast-closing Green Bush safe for the show award.
