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Podner Visits Winners Circle at Churchill Downs Son of Rhodes Scholar Defeats Martin Whelan by Clear Margin CHURCHILL DOWNS, Louisville, Ky., May 12. — Podner, three-year-old son of Rhodes Scholar — Kind Annie, carried the white and red colors of owner, Mrs. Samuel Rosen, to a well earned triumph in the six furlongs fifth race, one of the better offerings on the afternoons program. Confidently ridden by apprentice Jerry West, who is currently leading the local reinsmen, Podner came to the middle of the track for the final test and, after disposing of Martin Whelan midway in the drive continued on gamely to repel the latter by two and one-quarter lengths. In third position three-quarters of a length to the arrear of the leaders came Howard Wells favored Foxey Rose. T. W. and A. C. Fergusons Soo Zoom, Jack A - Chambers Big Road, O. Campbells Copa Crest, Frank Spellmans Pappys Rebel and Leo J. Caillouettes Little Aud completed the select field and finished in that order. Second choice in the mutuel wagering, Podner rewarded his numerous backers 1.00, .80 and .00 across the board and negotiated the distance in 1:12%, fastest time of the day registered for six panels. Continued mild weather conditions abetted by brilliant sunshine added to the pleasure of the estimated 8,500 turfites in Continued on Page Three Podner Visits Winners Ring At Churchill Downs Course Continued from Page One attendance. Favorites and near choices dominated the eight-race agenda which was conducted over a fast but somewhat dulled strip. Wintag, owned by the combined interest of Roscoe Goose and Frank Podesta, drove to a game verdict in the six furlongs opening event. After taking command entering the stretch he drew clear to a two and one-quarter length triumph over W. Fugates outsider, Engels Blue. Three parts of a length to the arrear of the Fugate charge came L. Farahs Betroum. Jake Lowensteins favored Roscoe Goose sped to a popular victory over seven other ordinary platers in the second. Capably handled by the veteran Arthur Craig, the winner was sent to the fore inside the stretch and though bearing in slightly through the late stages under punishment had enough left to turn back H. D. Maggios Politics by one and one-quarter lengths. Aunt Beeba held on willingly to take down the minor spoils of the purse in a photograph finish in advance of R. H, Wessel-mans Corner Star.
