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American Horses Beaten In Royal Ascot Races Three R. S. Clark Runners and Woodwards Ambler II. Unplaced ASCOT, Berkshire, England, June 15. Three of Robert S. Clarks American-raised colts and Belair Studs Ambler H, failed to finish in the money as the four-day Royal Ascot meeting opened today. Clarks victorious Epsom Derby colors borne by his three-year-old Wise Folly in the Queen Anne Stakes at seven-eighths were prominent early, but the son of Black Peter swerved right across the track about two furlongs out and lost all chance. Later Clarks Blow Wind Blow and Hook Money-finished in the ruck in the field of 22 in the seven-furlong Brittania Stakes. The Woodward racer, Ambler H., running over one mile, was fourth of seven starters to Sir Percy Loraines Darius, Two Thousand Guineas victor and third in the Epsom Derby. Darius, with Manny Mercer up, gained a head decision over the 100-to-8 shot, Umberto. Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh and their Windsor Castle guests began the days, proceedings with the traditional drive along the center of the lush green track softened by recent heavy rains. The Royal horse, Landau, with scarlet-coated outriders, was given a tremendous reception, but the fans, hoping to see a Royal victory, were disappointed when. Sir Gordon Richards and his mount failed to finish in the first 10 of the 22 in the Britannia. Two jockeys, 60-year-old Scotsman, Tommy Burns, Irelands senior rider and 19-year-old John. Forte, twin brother of Dominic Forte, claimed the spotlight during the afternoon. Burns belied his years by riding a forceful finish on the Irish challenger, Upadee, 100-to-G, outsider to win the Queen Anne Stakes. Later young Forte had his first winning ride in 55 mounts this year when steering Major Raphaels Corydalis home to win the Ascot Stakes over two and one-half miles. Burns, on Upadee, turned back the 3-to-1 favorite, Big Berry with Leser Piggotfc up, in the last few yards to win by three-quarters of a length. The Irish fillys running compared to fifth place when favorite in a race at The Curragh last month led to an enquiry by the stewards. Owner Torn McCairns explanation was accepted.
