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► MRS. EMIL DENEMARK — The Chica-goans Feudin Fightin and Curtice finished one-three in the - twenty-second running of the Joliet Stakes Saturday. Feudin Feudin Fightin Fightin Wins Wins Joliet Joliet Stakes; Stakes; Olympia Olympia Takes Takes Withers Withers With With Ease Ease Outsprints Ability By Three Lengths Curtice Bang-Up Third in Lincoln Juvenile Attraction Before Turnout of 15,147 WASHINGTON PARK, Homewood, HI., May 21.— Mrs. Emil Denemark, who- annually operates one of the most extensive stables in Illinois, showed a couple of mighty lively juveniles when her representatives finished one-three in the twenty-second running of the Joliet Stakes here this afternoon. Her Feudin Fightin, who was one of the smallest youngsters in the field, arrived T,Mh L.finish line three lengths in front, while his more highly regarded stablemate, Curtice, was an impressive third and showed the kind of effort that made close observers think he will be best of the pair in the future events. Splitting the Denemark duo was William A. Mikels Ability, while E. H. Mc-Mahons Sedgeview was fourth. Feudin Fightin enjoyed the services of Angel D.-Rivera, who hustled the bay gelded son of War Jeep— Dogrose along, briskly from his outside post position and when challenged by Ability in the stretch he put on an added burst of speed. He was bred by Mrs. Denemark, who sent the mare to Kentucky and returned her to the Denemark stock farm at Hinsdale, 111., where he was raised. He raced the five furlongs in 1 :01% and was warmly supported, paying .20. The victory netted the Illinois sportslady ,025 of the gross purse of 1,650. Go Jeep Go Gives Way Favorite for the Joliet was the Brown Hotel Stables Go Jeep Go, a little fellow with a short, stocky neck, who, conformation experts say, is anything but a stayer. However, the colt paraded with four victories in five starts to his credit and this was enough to command great respect from the wagering public. As was expected, he utilized his blistering speed during the early part, but when he was challenged through the stretch, he stopped badly and was well beaten. A good gathering of 15,147 was in attendance for the initial juvenile stake of the season in this state. The weather called for heavy attire, as the cold wave that struck this course a couple of days ago still hung on tenaciously. The feature was run over a slow, cuppy course and several of the baby racers showed a definite dislike for the going. Feudin Fightin, however, strode nicely throughout. Rivera, who is ranked among the top riders, had him away on the lead, but when Go Jeep Go, as expected, dashed up to make the pace, the Puerto Rican youngster wisely remained inanimate. The Brown Hotel star opened a couple of Continued on Page Tliree Feudin Fightin Captures Joliet Stakes While Stablemate, Curtice, Runs Third Rivera Guides Victor Home 1 Three Lengths to Fore on Slow Strip at Washington t Continued from Page One lengths on the turn while the Denemark speedster held his place, with ability and Sedgeview following in the order named. As they headed into the stretch Go Jeep Go began to shorten his stride and Feudin Fightin was hustled to the front. Ability by this time was in full stride and he, too, passed the favorite and set sail for the leader. But after offering a strong bid, he flattened out slightly. While the battle for the lead was taking place, Curtice was having his troubles. He had broken from the extreme outside and went into the first turn at a great loss of ground. Half way around the turn he still was far out of it but began to devour ground with long, sweeping strides and at the finish he was coming much the fastest. Wisconsin Boy, second choice in the field and an unusually warm paddock tip, may be better than his race attests, for he was in a tangle shortly after the start and never had a chance to settle into stride. The Meadowbrook Stables Gus G., a gelding who was unable to untrack himself over the turf course in his last start, proved much the best of the glorified platers who were running under the allowance conditions of the Belle of America Purse, secondary feature. With Eldon Nelson completing a double for the day, the four-year-old took over the lead after tagging in back of the early pace and at the finish he was some two and one-half lengths clear "of his foes. E. Kelleys Sudden Scare, who was making his initial start of the season here, was full of run from the start, but probably was not quite tight enough and tired through the stretch as if in need of such a hard race. He probably will display sharp improvement in the near future. Chance Bea was third after failing to display her usual sharp early speed. Turfites were dealt a severe blow in the third when the even-money favorite, Main Bet, was disqualified and placed second, : ► with Bird Shot, owner by Mr. and Mrs. J. Gunther being declared winner after finishing second. As the race was run, Bird Shot probably should have won by several length and there was no doubt that he was many pounds the best. Paul Tenaglio, however, made the task quite difficult by putting up a ride that left much to be desired. The filly broke well in front of her foes but Tenaglio didnt seem quite ready and spent most of the backstretch distance getting himself "tied on." The filly began to pick up speed on the turn, but once again it seemed that Tenaglio was having his difficulties and it wasnt until well in the stretch that the was able to sit down and hustle in earnest. By this time Main Bet had assumed a clear lead and appeared to have the race won. But Bird Shot came on gamely and just when it seemed that she would go right on by Main Bet attempted to savage her adversary plus bearing out to further bother the Gunther colorbearer. While this was taking place, Batcheller, according t6 the stewards, made no effort to keep Main Bet straight, for which the favorite was disqualified.
