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Atomic Power Captures Constitution Jobstown Follows Rarco Colt Home Victor Asserts Superiority Before 34#287 as He Scores By Almost Three Lengths SUFFOLK DOWNS, East Boston, Mass., May 17. — The Rarco Stables Atomic Power may not be rated in the same class bracket as Faultless and other top flight sophomores of the season, but the manner in which he captured the 0,000 Constitution Handicap here this afternoon indicated that there are hardly any thoroughbreds in the New England sector worthy of close association with him at the finish of a race. The compact son of Bel Aethel — Glacial made a veritable runaway of todays stake, as he bounded blithely under the line two and three-quarter lengths to the fore. William G. Helis Jobstown, while unable to match the winners excellent foot, demonstrated his superiority over the others quite convincingly, beating the Green Hills Stables Bull Tar by a length and a half in a tight fit for the place. Merritt A. Buxton, Jr., son of trainer M. Buxton, who saddled the victorious colt, came up from New Jersey to do the riding and he turned in a fine performance to get the job done. Atomic Power raced the mile in 1:38 Vs. which was well off the track record of 1:36, and carried the top impost of 119 pounds. Strangely enough, the first two horses to pass under the line were not on the grounds at this time last week. They were shipped here with the Constitution and next weeks 5,000 Yankee Handicap in view, and from all accounts it appears that their stables were well justified. Largest Crowd of Season Always ready to support a colt with an "underdog" background, the crowd of 34,287, largest of the session, installed Atomic Power at slightly less than even money in the wagering. Many of them had heard of a past that found him racing last season in claiming races and he was finally haltered for ,000 by his present owners. The fact that he had shown a grand display of speed in his Florida races also played a part in their heavy support. A field of nine paraded in the Constitution and Jobstown was a slight second choice over R. B. Carrolls Belrate, the latter being New Englands main hope. As the race was run, however, the locals could just as well remained in their stalls, for once the field had passed the first turn it could be seen that the two eventual leaders had their sights on victory. In a great majority of one mile races at this track, considerable jamming occurs on the first turn, but todays test was extremely cleanly run from the start. Atomic Power broke alertly and was in a fine position when the turn was reached and Jobs-town was also in contention and out of trouble. But from her outside post position, Proud Ruler gained the early lead and held it for the best part of the backstretch run. It was nearing the far turn when Buxton allowed Atomic Power to reach out and in a quick sweep he subdued Proud Ruler, who promptly dropped back. Jobstown then made his bid and loomed formidable nearing the home# lane, but the winner called on his reserve and rather easily dominated the situation the remainder of the journey. The ,000 Highlands Handicap, an overnight event that preceded the feature, resulted in an upset when R. W. Collins Scottsville displayed rather amazing improvement to soundly thrash virtually the same class of horses who beat him last week-end. Frankie Zehr was in the stirrups today and had a running horse under him throughout. At the finish, Scottsville was a length in front of Oran Lodges Apro-piado, while Mrs. C. P. Amodies Dinner Party took the show from D. F. Harringtons Weathercock.
