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I v « v C e t , I -j t j j j j c j ] e t , « , f j ] .. . t , , , ] , , , i ] . , , , WEATHER CONDITIONS POOR , e Heavy Tracks at Louisville Force Postponement of Training. ♦ — V. V. Thraves Makes Special Trip to Witness Derby Candidates in Speed Trials, But Is Disappointed. LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 7.— Unpropitious weather and track conditions at both local tracks this morning tended to curtail training operations and as a result there was not much to engage the attention of the work watchers. A number of trainers of Derby candidates, however, braved the rainy, blustery weather to give their charges an oppor- I unity to gallop over the heavy tracks that prevailed. At Churchill Downs. R. E. Leichleiters pair of Derby eligible* were given a gallop at five-eighths, the pair beginning at the five-eighths post and working to the stand. They raced close together and both appeared to be at home in the going. The watches caught them running the first half in :52 and the five-eighths in 1 :06. The pair putled up in good condition and coo ed out nicely. W. V. Thraves, owner of the Derby eligibles Longridge and Bar None, arrived from Oklahoma with the special purpose of seeing his colts in speed trials, but due to the heavy track he was doomed to disappointment. However, trainer Buckner brought out the colts and sent them together for a gallop at five-eighths. With Joe Kederis on his back. Bar None led his stablemate to the final eighth where Longridge drew up to him and the pair finished the route close together, traversing the five-eighths in 1 :07%. Mr. Thraves expressed himself as being well pleased with the manner in which his colts are training. Mr. Thraves had planned to leave tonight for Lexington and after a brief stay there he would depart for Virginia. W. Covington gave the Parkview Stables Derby hope Keith some light work when he sent the colt out in the company of Rhinock and Royal Omar, the trio going three-eighths in :40. The gallop was in the nature of an opener for an ambitous trial at three-quarters that Keith will be called upon for next Saturday. William Hamilton, starter on the Kentucky tracks, accompanied by Hugh McGin-nis. one of his assistants, arrived today from Hot Springs, Ark., where the two had been resting up following the Jefferson Park meeting. Trainer John Anderson has arranged to ship the stable of Emil Herz to Belmont Park n?xt Tuesday. The stable comprises six highly regarded two-year-olds. Jockey W. Obert, the stable rider, who has been here for some time galloping the horses, will accompany Anderson East and ride for the stable on the Metropolitan tracks. Fourteen horses belonging to E. E. Mooar arrived from New Orleans and were given stable room at Churchill Downs. Theodore E. Mueller, owner of the Shady Brook Farm, returned to his home in this Continued on twelfth page i, 1 B e r - e - g d - - it it D e i. is s WEATHER CONDITIONS POOR . , — . Continued from first page. . city this monUng from an extended business 9 trip to several European countries. Mr. Mueller is being prominently mentioned for r appointment on the new State Racing Lom-t - mission Vladimir Baikoff, son of the senior member r of the Russian Jockey Club, who is visiting ? Kentucky to Inspect some of the states thoroughbred - stock, wtts a visitor at the John F. :. Madden barn this morning as the guest of f Jimmie Collins, Mr. .Maddens business man- - ager. He was much impressed by the fine e appearance of the stables two-year-olds, :, which are being trained by "Chuck" Walker, -. George J. Long reported that Modna had 3 foaled a nice looking bay colt by Beavcrkill 1 at his Bashford Manor Farm. The mare is s the proper t j of. J. C. Ferris.
