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.- — — — 1 4 Jet Fleet Carries Sam E. Wilsons Colors To Fore in Brown Hotel Handicap at Downs CHURCHILL DOWNS, Louisville, Ky., April 30.— Jet Fleet, a five-year-old gelded son of Count Fleet and Grand Gala, carried the silks of the Corpus Christi, Texas, sportsman, Sam E. Wilson, Jr., to a well-deserved victory here this dreary afternoon in the 0,000 Brown Hotel Handicap. Responding to a well-judged ride from Alfred Popara, the Lone Star State-owned winner flashed to the end of the six furlongs with a half-length advantage over his nearest rival, Mrs. J. L. and L. K. Knights Baybrook. Slightly less than two lengths away Hasty House Farms favored Pomace finished third, while Herman B. Delmans topweighted Roaming was along to save fourth money in the field of seven starters. Jet Fleet, good winner of five previous outings this year, carried 110 pounds, four of which was overweight, and raced the three-quarters mile of the Brown Hotel over the slow track in a sparkling 1:11. Jet Fleet, coupled with Royal Mustang in the Wilson entry, was second choice in the wagering and returned his backers 12 to 5. Starter Reuben White dispatched the field in good order and Baybrook took v a clear lead before going a quarter mile. Model Quest and Pomace raced nearest the Knight colt during the run to the stretch, while Jet Fleet began his winning surge from fourth position as the leaders turned into the home lane. Roaming, who flashed early foot, simply lacked the stamina to reach the leaders and it was apparent as the field settled for the drive that the Delman representative was out of the chase. Baybrook held on gamely when set down through the stretch, repulsing Pomaces final challenge, but he was unequal to the task of withstanding the hard-charging Jet Fleet, who responded with a brilliant burst of speed under Poparas energetic handling. Pomace was a faltering third at the finish, while Roaming was a soundly beaten fourth, with Royal Mustang next. A crowd of approximately 12,000 spectators witnessed the sport at the Derby course, despite a day-long threat of showers. Rains during the early morning hours left the track muddy for the earlier part of the program, but the footing improved to slow before the field for the feature was called to the post. Mrs. B. Weitzels Baby Dear, a recent Keeneland winner, raced to a popular five and one-half lengths verdict in the Owensboro Purse, which matched six fair three -year-olds at one mile. Alertly handled by Eddie Arcaro, Baby Dear, a daughter of Crowfoot and Argyle Lass, stepped to the front at once and drew clear when ridden out through the stretch. Second honors in the Owensboro fell to Reverie Knoll Farms Telespeed, who was a half-length on Floyd and Colliers Big Hearted at the final marker. Mrs. R. L. Reinemans Waravid saved fourth money, 11 lengths away from the flying victor. Baby Dear completed the eight furlongs of the Owensboro in 1:40% and she was the choice at 23 to 10.
