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, I I I l j , I . • 1 1 I T WOODBINE TURF NOTES 4 : 4 Claude B. Fletcher, who is on the board of directors of the New York State Fair at Syracuse, was a visitor and was cordially received by turf followers. During his brief stay Mr. Fletcher distributed stake blanks for the six-day meeting that begins September 5. Stakes for this racing close May 30. Godfrey Preece, who has shown several good jumpers during the present meeting at Woodbine Park, has arranged to transfer his racing stock to Belmont Park at the conclusion of the meeting. Trainer J. M. Reed checked in from Aurora with eight head, the property of the Forest Cove Stable. J. P. Mayberry arrived at Thorncliffe Park from Hagerstown with his own and the horses of James Arthur. Along with the stable came jockeys V. Arthur and "Chick" Lang. The latter, formerly a great favorite with Canadian race fans, has staged a suc- cessful comeback to the saddle and will be seen in action locally. Steeplechase jockey J. Ball is the latest addition to the riding colony. Secretary Frank J. Bryan announced that the Prince of Wales Handicap, which will be run Friday, has been changed to permit the entry of three-year-olds in addition to the older sprinters. The Queen City Stable jumpers, including Battle of Killiecrankie, a recent importation from Ireland; Bally Weaver, Charm Light, Flag Rock and one other, will be loaded Sunday for shipment to Belmont Park. Trainer C. OLeary will supervise the transfer of the racers to the metropolitan course. Joseph B. Boyle, general manager of the Southern Maryland Jockey Club, which operates the Bowie course in Prince Georges County, was an arrival for his initial appearance at Woodbine Park. Mr. Boyle will remain in this vicinity until the closing of the Thorncliffe Park meeting.
