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Alhambra Alhambra Captures Captures Primer Primer by by Nose; Nose; Greek Greek Spy Spy Annexes Annexes Massachusetts Massachusetts Unleashes Stretch Drive Under Guerin Mrs. Bays Colt Holds Full Length Edge Over Illusionist In 33rd Running of Handicap By TEDDY COX SUFFOLK DOWNS, East Boston, Mass., June 26.— Mrs. C. Ulrick Bays Greek Spy, a colt who was obtained from the Estate of the late Howard Wells for 0,000, unleashed a spectacular stretch drive to account for the 33d running of the Massachusetts Handicap, piece de resistance of the highly successful Suffolk Downs meeting that closes here Saturday. The mile and one-quarter Yankeeland classic was witnessed by a good crowd of 22,214 here this afternoon. The four-year-old son of Greek Ship-Spy- Ship, by Slave Ship, emerged with a full length advantage after a well-timed move by the veteran Eric Guerin. It was the accomplished reinsmans sixth try at the local event and five times previously he had finished second. Tick Tock Salvages Third Circle K. Farms Illusionist, who recently was purchased at private terms, reported to be in the neighborhood of 0,000, gained the place honors, while Howell E. Jacksons Tick Tock was third ahead of Joseph Gavegnanos High King. Greek Spy stepped over .the searching route in 2:03 and was second choice at .60. The triumph netted Mrs. Bay 9,100 of the gross purse of 7,200. In addition, a handsome silver trophy was presented by Mrs. John C. Pappas, wife of the Suffolk Downs president, to trainer Sherrill W. Ward, who accepted the honor. Mrs. Bay is the wife of the former ambassador to Norway and she was vacationing in the Continued on Page Eleven Greek Spy Wins Massachusetts Cap With Spectacular Rally Under Guerin Mrs, Bays Colt Holds Full Length Edge on Illusionist In 33rd Running of Handicap Continued from Page One Scandinavian country while her silks were flashing to the front. She had purchased Greek Spy, who had shown some promise, late in his two-year-old year, after the death of Mr. Wellsf After the race, Guerin said: "Well, I finally made it. Greek Spy raced kindly all the way. He never encountered any trouble of any kind and when I swung out for racing room in the stretch, he started to fly. It was a fine performance by a real good horse.- At least, he was a mighty good horse today." The 0,000 added affray was a wide-open betting race, with Mrs. E. D.. Jacobs Paper Tiger, winner of the Lincoln Special at Lincoln Downs, the favorite at 9-to-5. "Convertible Conn" McCreary tried his usual come-from-behind tactics with the stallion, but he wasnt in the mood this time and never entered contention. Guerin folded up on Greek Spy shortly after the start and it was the New England-bred Park Dandy, from the W. J. Beattie stable, who settled down the pacemaking task. Tick Tock, the topweight in the field, forced the issue and Motor Line and Switch On also were in a theratening position as the race began to take shape along the backstretch. Guerin "was satisfied to remain in the middle of the pack and he did not turn loose the reins until the field had passed the half-mile pole and was on the turn. There he swung out for room. Park Dandy found unexpected energy at this point arid, instead of tiring, as expected, he drew clear. Tick Tock and Motor Line gave heated chase, while. Greek Spy continued to improve his position with a smoothness that did not excite his backers. However, as they raced into the stretch, it was Guerin and Greek Spy with dead aim. Park Dandy held on willingly enough, and Tick Tock didnt seem to be going any place in particular. Motor Line, who might have been steadied somewhat on the turn when he attempted to go through on Park Dandy, and once again at the top of the stretch when he was in close quarters, had given his best arid began to drop back. This course of events worked to Greek Spys benefit and, although he was doing his best at the finish, he won with much authority. Nature Trail Stables Pink Sands, a six-year-old gelding who won his most recent race on the dirt here, showed his versatility by downing the ,500 platers that appeared in the opener at about seven and one-half furlongs on the grass course. Jack Kurtz handled the son of Pink Flower and had him well in contention throughout. However, at the head of the stretch he dashed towards the outside fence and lost a great deal of ground. Kurtz, however, managed to right him and he came on mans Fine Buff. Mrs. R. E. Haynes Indian Lad was third. Pink §ands paid .80 and raced the distance in 1:36%. G. E. Wollards Game Heart, with Larry Adams up, showed a good performance to take honors in the second while completing a Daily Double that returned 05.80. The five-year-old daughter of Ariel Game — Heartiest, by Easton was sent out into the lead shortly after the start and checked in with an advantage of two lengths over I. Pricketts Poppy Day. f. J. Whites Little Ferd was next in line. Game Heart, who had been showing fair form against the same type of company, was overlooked, payirig..$£1.6Q, ... „ . „ *
