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Santa Santa Fe Fe Surprises Surprises in in Deliberate- Deliberate- Paddleduck Paddleduck Continues Continues to to Triumph Triumph Leads Throughout To Win by Eight Approval Closest to Weiner Gelding in Lincolns Route Feature; Superwolf Third WASHINGTON PARK, Homewood, 111., May 26. — There have been upsets since the Illinois racing opened several week ago, but none approached that of the Delibera-tor Purse here this afternoon. I. S. Wei-ners Santa Fe, a gelding who was beaten some 11 lengths by virtually the same competition in his previous start, mustered unexpected speed to register by eight lengths and the payoff of 5.60 for . The Woolford Farms Approval came along in the final jumps to gain the nod over William H. Bishops Superwolf for the place, while the Brolite Farms Good Story was a rather weary fourth in the mile and one-eighth jaunt. Thearl Williams piloted the successful long shot and had him on the lead from the start. When the chestnut son of Baliadier — Baggage Trail, by Bagenbaggage, was expected to "spit out the bit" at the top of the stretch, he called on considerable reserve energy and drew away fast. Time for the distance was 1:51. The sport was offered under ideal conditions for the first time in several days. The racing strip, while slightly dull from constant rains of the past week, was termed "fast" and if the weather continues it may reach a high point for fast times. A crowd of 8,584 was in the stands as the Deliber-ator field paraded. Third Start of Year This was Santa Fes third start of the year. At Sportsmans Park he showed a flash of speed in his bow, but was seven and three-quarters lengths behind Kaslick, Superwolf, and others at the finish. Here, the other day, he was even farther back against Superwolf and Good Story, a pair of the heavy choices in todays affray. Possibly the difference between a heavy track that existed in his previous start and that which prevailed today made the great difference in form. That, at least, could be one explanation. Favorite for the middle distance race was the Bishop entry of Bodens Pal and Superwolf, while Good Story and Reighs Comet also came in for their share of support. Neither, however, was able to make a threatening gesture once the field settled away on the long run down the back-stretch. As they went into the first turn, Santa Fe caused some trouble to both- Reighs Comet and Good Story, but hardly enough to make the difference between winning and losing. After that incident the two pressed the Weiner colorbearers early pace, but at the far turn the leader began Continued on Page Two Santa Fe Takes Lincoln Feature in Big Upset Downs Approval by Eight Lengths After Leading at Every Marker Continued from Page One to draw clear. He entered the stretch with several lengths to the good and then drew away smartly. Miss Stephanie, a filly whom Joseph A. Kroeck, Chicago owner, purchased out of last seasons sales for ,300, turned back a field of maiden two-year-old fillies in the fourth event. With Willie Garner in the irons, she assumed command shortly after the start and proceeded to open daylight. At the finish, she was some five lengths to the good and Garner was as still as a statue in the saddle. Her time, 1:00, was very good, considering the dull condition of the racing strip. Shady Brook Farms Kalimera closed fairly well through the stretch to finish second ahead of Hillbrook. Miss, who whipped Visional for the show. Favorite for the race was Mrs. Ada L. Rices Rag Doll Star, a filly that brought 0,000 at the sales. She was making the first start of her career and after showing a slight dash of early foot, gave way badly in the drive. W. Birds dark bay filly, Saybird, responded to the urging of apprentice Leslie Wickel to account for the opener. The Burley, Idaho, youngster waited patiently while first Miss Crossbow and then Jacks Niece set the pace. At the top of the stretch he swung to the outside and settled down to hard riding and Saybird figuratively flew by her rivals to score by a length and a quarter. She was only mildly backed, paying 6.40. Dr. Martin F. Kent, state veterinarian, detected soreness in the favorite, Top Tiger, while he was parading postward. He reported this observation to the stewards, who promptly ordered the gelding declared from the sprint. N. Leroy Pierson, former ace rider of the Calumet Farm, put up a smartly-judged ride to get the choice, Little Tony, home in the second offering. The Texan rated the gelding along in front during the early part and waited until well in the stretch before asking for added speed. The four-year-old, who had won his previous race over this track, then galloped away from his rivals and at the finish was four and one-half lengths clear. Leon F. Hulslander, Sioux City, Iowa, youngster, piloted his initial winner on Illinois soil when he looked the part of a veteran while getting Hard War down in front in the third. The lad waited until the early pacemakers were well spent, then drove up on the outside and Hard War was going away at the finish. The aging Legislator was a heavy even-money choice.
