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Four Night Proves Best On Suffolks 70ff7 Strip StripDrives Drives Home Before Triumphant And High Head in Maiden Purse PurseBy By A E BROWN BROWNStaff Staff Correspondent SUFFOLK DOWNS East Boston Mass May 3 Mrs J M Branhams Four Night proved the best off track performer in the featured Maiden Purse at Suffolk Downs today when he came from off the pace to finish a half length before Henry Forrests Triumphant Irving J Whites High Head figured in the decision of the sixfurlong event losing the runnerup spot by a nose and was clear of J P Venutis Fran Jr JrIntermittent Intermittent light showers fell during the day at this seaside oval and with the east wind prevailing the 10842 patrons took full advantage of the enclosed mezzanine and clubhouse Due to the inclement weather post parades were abbreviated Snd the pro ¬ gram was presented without delays Jim Carrs Top Spring was installed a tepid choice in the Maiden but all the gray sprinter could do was break in front as the field left the barrier and finally wound up a wellbeaten eighth Triumphant High Head Fran Jr and the winner were prom ¬ inent in the run down the backstretch with Triumphant skirting the corner near the threefurlong pole with a length advantage advantageHigh High Head moved closer as they neared the quarter pole and the pair moved out slightly to hook up as they straightened for the run through the stretch Keith Stuart was quick to take advantage of the opening left along the inside and very quickly sent Four Night through in a favorable position for the drive driveHigh High Head edged away from Triumphant leaving the furlong marker but Four Night had just started his motfe and very quickly took over command never to be headed thereafter High Head weakened slightly from the effort and Triumphant came on again to finish second secondThe The victory marked the first of the sea ¬ son for the Four Freedoms colt in eight starts Overlooked in the wagering Four Night paid 2160 and was timed over the sloppy course in 113 flat
