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Sixpence II. Scores in First Trip Postward in This Country j HOLLYWOOD PARK, Inglewood, Calif., June 4. The Alberta Ranches English-bred Sixpence II., one of the best juveniles developed in the British Isles last year, made good in her first start in "America here Thursday afternoon. She defeated six other three-year-old fillies at six furlongs in one of the days better attractions. Sixpence TJ. carefully prepped for her American debut, broke alertly and before going a quarter mile was in front". Once in ithe lead she was never headed. Willie Steed handled her and he kept her going 1 to score by a half length over Heather Khal. Real Hope was third and Love Factor fourth. j Crystal Blue, the favorite, was never a serious threat. Sixpence II. stepped the three-quarters of her engagement in 1:10 and those who took a chance on her in the mutuels re- . ceived 2.80 for .00. I The next engagement for Sixpence II. is .the Sea Breeze Stakes next week.
