Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-05-03
BrookfieId Colt Wins
His Third Straight;
By Jeepers Third
BY Lewis F. Atchison
Stor Sioff Correspondent

field Farms unbeaten I Appeal
kept his slate clean today by
sprinting to one-length vic
tory over Mrs. Sam Lewin's Right
Bit in the 10.OOO-added Bowie
kindergarten stakes.
1t was a smashing triumph
: for the tWo-year-old chestnut
son of Sir Pennant-Poesy. who
ran the five furlongs in one
minute fiat, just three fifths of a
second slower than Equipoise' s
20-year-old track mark. He paid
$3.50. $500 and $3.50. Allen H.
Smiths BY Jeepers was third.
The triumph gave I Appeal a
perfect record for three races
his first three-for the 31-day
combined Bowie-Laurel meeting,
which ended today.
Ridden by Bobby Mitchell in
all three appearances, I Appeal
established a Bowie record of
531s seconds for ~ furlongS his
last time out, and from the
start of today'S dash it was ap-
parent that he was still sharp
and in running mood. He had
no trouble despite damp track,
which was soaked by a heavy
downpour Is minutes before post
time.
Second Choice in Betting.
I Appeal was second choice in
the betting to Mrs. Lewin's entry
of Right Bit and Rejane, who
swas ridden by Nick Shuk, lead
ing rider of the meeting. The
latter pair left the starting gate
8 to 10 favorites and they made
a race of it. But Appeals early
speed and Mitchell'S able han
ding, plus a poor start for Right
Bit. decided the race.
Rejane broke on top but I APP
peal hooked the daughter of
Relic-Jane F., on the turn and
they battled head and head for
the lead around the bend. Nit
chell stung 1 Appeal with the
bat as they turned for home and
the colt responded nicely, draw
ing clear of Rejane.
1 Appeal had a daylight ad-
vantage coming through the
stretch, which just about put the
race in Mitchells Saddlebag.
Right Bit, with Angelo Vasil up,
closed with rush, but after be-
ing pinched back slightly at the
start, was too far off the pace
to get to the winner. He paid
$3.50 for the place and show.
BY Jeepers, who returned SO
for show, ran a steady race to be
third by three lengths, with
Eugene ConStantin, jr.'s Cartier,
fourth. Silver Arrow, Gin Tonic,
Solar System, Sunday Encore,
Jer Ada and Criskin completed
the l1-horse field.
NANkS pAV1AOVS
Bred by Harry Isaacs, who
owns Brookfleld Farms, and
trained by Ed Kelly of Baltimore,
I Appeal earned $10.180 today,
giving him a bank account of
$14,405 for his brief racing career.
A crowd of 14,001 was on hand
for the final day of a successful
and eventful meeting, which saw
among other things. Donald C.
Lillis succeed Larry MacPhail as
president of the track.
Today's wagering totaled ST.
O92,718, for a 31-day total pari-
mutuel handle of $30,5O5, 1899.
Bowie was over the 81 million-a-
day average for most of the meet
ing. thinks to several good Sat-
urdays. But slight slump set in
for the last few days with no big
races to attract the fans. Tele-
vision and broadcast of the Ken
lucky Derby at Louisville and
100000 added Gallant Fox
Handicap at Jamaica also are
believed to have hurt today'S
attendance.
Double Pays $99.4O.
Nancy Ellen won the first
race and SluSh took the second
to complete a 10 daily double
worth $99.40 for each So ticket.
Although favorites were beaten
in six of today'S eight races there
were only couple of real long
prices. Nancy Ellen paid $17.80
to win the first race. and Havey
B.. the days longest price at $33
for 50, won the fourth. Change
ling. who surprised at this track
year ago, paying $127 for 81,
was beaten a nose in the final by
Witch Way at almost 34-to-1
odds. The 4-year-old filly paid
$28 and $1220 for the last two
pay positions.