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Witch Witch Sir Sir Upsets Upsets in in Equipoise Equipoise Mile; Mile; I I Will Will Popular Popular Winner Winner of of Wakefield Wakefield Old Kentuck Beats Out Armed For Place in Arlington Stake Louis Schlossers Colorbearer Fashions Most of Pace to Gain Accounting as Odds-On Calumet Star Closes Strongly Along Rail While in Close Quarters During Last Furlong ARLINGTON PARK, Arlington Heights, 111., June 26. Unable to battle his way through a stone wall of horses that bunched before him at the head of the stretch while engaged in a smart drive towards the leaders, the Calumet Farms Armed went down to a surprising defeat in the sixth running of the 0,000 added Equipoise Mile before a crowd of approximately 20,000 astonished turfites here this afternoon. Winner of the 4,200 first money was Louis Schlossers Witch Sir, a despised 50 to 1 chance in the wagering, while the Walmac Farms Old Kentuck just lasted to save the place from the heavily-backed Armed, who was the odds-on choice. Witch. Sir raced the one mile in 1:37 and arrived at the finish three-quarters of a length clear of his field. Bobbie Campbell, who carried four pounds overweight in the saddle for a total of 110 pounds, rode the winner, who returned 06.60 in the straight wagering. Beaten by Armed at Tropical Park Previously beaten by 20 lengths in a race against Armed at Tropical Park, the winner had shown "a couple of fair efforts before going in todays one miler. All eyes were on Armed from the time he left the paddock gate until he passed the finish line. The handsome handicap champion was among the first to break, but Dod-son didnt urge him to any extent during the first half and he just galloped along. As the field entered the far turn, Armed was a good distance back with only a few horses beaten in the large field, while Witch Sir and Air Sailor were battling desperately for the lead, with Alexis and Fighting Step also up close and within threatening distance. Campbell opened up with the winner on the turn and Alexis went right along with him, while Armed, who had been on the outside away from trouble, suddenly darted towards the fail where Dodson decided to make his unfortunate run. The gelding responded with a terrific burst of speed and for a few fleeting seconds those in front of him appeared stalled in their tracks as the Calumet colors swept by. But the clear sailing that prevaled during their sudden burst, suddenly became clouded with horses in front of him and Dodson couldnt have got through the pack had he been riding a grayhound, so closely locked were the contenders at the head of the stretch. Witch Sir continued to move along gamely and Old Kentuck was beginning to find his stride, Alexis was showing signs of weariness. After being held in the tight pocket until the final eighth, Armed finally bulled Continued on Page Four I Will Is Popular and Easy Victor in Wakefield Stakes Continued from Page One not enough to affect the odds. Sopranist finished a distant third. The field for the Wakefield left the gate on such a perfect line that, the start drew a gasp from the crowd, and the five continued that way for a furlong. Then I Will began to drop back, which was fortunate for his chances, for a little farther along Useless came over on Kerry slightly and Paul Miller snatched up, dropping back to last place. Had I Will kept up with the leaders, he would have been between, the two and probably in serious trouble. As Kerry dropped back, Useless charged up to take over the lead from Lucky Reward and I Will began to improve his position, drawing up to be lapped on Wise Friz. The pattern of the race was drawn at the head of the stretch, where Useless was faltering in front as I Will drove past to take the lead and draw away with ease, Guerin sitting still with a snug hold in the final eighth. Useless continued with his usual gameness and held the tiring Lucky Reward safe. Kerry made up a little ground, while Wise Friz quit. The longest price of the season was hung up after the nightcap was won by Phantom Farms Friar Teddy, who closed with a rush to beat Bob Mann, the odds-on choice. Friar Teddy paid 93.00, 9.60, .40, though he was only beaten about four lengths by the favorite in his last start. Friar Teddy was ridden by apprentice John Sheringham, a maiden rider, and his trainer, C. Lawrence, has not saddle a previous winner in the recollection of any observer at Jamaica today.
