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MORE FAIRMOUNT ARRIVALS Fifteen Thoroughbreds From New Orleans Reach Collinsville Course Track in Fine Condition COLLINSVILLE, 111., April 17. Fifteen head of horses arrived here this morning from Jefferson Park, New Orleans, the property of the following owners: T. E. Crist, three ; Vic Gallo, eight ; Mrs. M. Wolf, one ; C. A. Coyle, three. The horses included Sea Rocket, McTinkle, Good Shepherd, Curtain Call, Ball Gee, Thunder Call, Sentry Lass, The Major, Indian Guide, Overdraft, Rube Samuelson, Godiva, Cirrolag, Quick Thinker, Nervator, Tina Juanita, The Judge, Bob Cramer. Arthur Gaignard, who trains for C. A. Coyle, said that he expects two more, Joe Datsch and Pete Scamp, from Maryland. They will accompany the W. J. Potter shipment here. The stables of Mrs. L. M. Holmes and L. W. Johnson will leave New Orleans on April 20 for Fairmount Park, according to word received here today. Mose Goldbiatt, trainer of the western division of Harry Payne Whitneys horses, sent word here that he will ship some fifteen head to bear the Whitney colors at the Fairmount meeting. He said he also would try to get Mr. Whitney to consent to run his Derby hopes in the Fairmount Derby, which is to be run May 24, one week following -the Kentucky classic. Riding honors at the coming Fairmount meeting should be keenly contested, with George Cimerak, K. Russell, W. Carroll, P. Garrity and others competing. All are scheduled to come here for the coining forty-nine-day meeting. Richard Leigh, placing judge and handi-capper, returned from a visit to Chicago and is assisting Julius Reeder in the preliminary work here. General manager Eddy, Jr., placed a large order for an assortment of flower plants today and intends to add to the beauty of the already picturesque infield. Track superintendent Frigerio has the course in fine shape and horsemen are starting to work their horses in works instead of the usual morning exercises. A light rain fell last night, which aided the course considerably. Stable room is at a premium, secretary Reeder announcing that he has assigned all of the 750 stalls and lias a waiting list of more than 500 additional. Work of sprucing up the barns has begun and the plant is taking on a real racy atmosphere. Railbirds are commencing to put in their appearance in the morning to watcii the training gallops.
