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Here arid There on the Turf Western Board Stands Its Ground High Class Racing Is Aim Classic Keeps Its Position ; Wright Derby Trio Impressive l - Frank J. Hudson, former inspector for the California Horse Racing Board, has received the greatest penalty such a body has the power to give he has been ruled off. The charge against him was that he had questioned the integrity of California racing and the honesty of the men under whom it was conducted. Such drastic action is the answer of Carleton Burke, James A. Mc-ISaughton and William P. Roth, their representatives and the sport, comprising Californias racing commission, to the charges made against them. The job of governing California racing has been a most trying one for these three men, all of whom are wealthy and independent of politics, and they were actuated in assuming the positions only by their great love for the sport This is not the first time they have been assailed, but the attack undoubtedly caught their patience at a low notch. Otherwise they may not have issued such a drastic ruling against Hudson. Perhaps, however, the present case may be just the thing to put to a stop all the squabbling that has occurred since the California racing bill became a law and these sportsmen were prevailed upon to form the turf governing board. One thought only that of high class racing has been in the minds of Burke, McNaughton and Roth since they took office and whatever they have done, their action was in keeping with this policy. That is why they were so long in granting a franchise for a race track in Los Angeles, they wished to be sure that the course would be in the hands of persons who would strive for high class racing. The Los Angeles Turf Club, headed by Hal Roach and Charles H. Strub has done just that. The California Horse Racing Board wants other tracks under its jurisdiction to be conducted in the same manner and the members believe there is no place for anything else, even though the conditions may not be as prosperous as those which prevail at Santa Anita. Politics being what it is in California, as well as anywhere else, the present horse .racing board may not remain intact very long, but the sport will last many years longer on the foundation Burke, McNaughton and Roth are attempting to build than on any base concocted by persons lacking the knowledge of what a great sport racing can be. Thats why it is hoped the outcome of the recent legislative hearing will be nothing more nor less than a vote of confidence and appreciation for the commission members. If they do not get discouraged enough to quit the job, it is further hoped Burke, McNaughton and Roth will continue their efforts to make California racing the finest there can be. They have a wonderful opportunity and have made the most of it Continued on twenty-first page.. HERE AND THERE ON THE TURF .Continued from second page. so far, even though the obstacles in their path have been many. With 0,000 to be added to its purse by the Arlington Park Jockey Club, the Classic once again will be one of the important three-year-old contests of the season. It may not be the richest event for members of this division, as it was for a couple of years, but its position as a great attraction remains secure. Coming as it does in July after the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, American and Detroit Derbys and other worthwhile affairs for three-year-olds, the Classic is in a position where it can decide the championship if the title-holder has not yet been established. He usually is not by Classic time, winch adds much to the publics interest in the mile and a quarter event at Chicagos beautiful race course on the north side. A purse of 0,000 continues to rank as a very high one in American racing, and so the Classic may be expected to lure all the good three-year-olds still in action at that time. With their owner, Warren Wright looking on, Calumet Farm Kentucky Derby hopefuls were given their most important speed trials to date the other morning by trainer Bert Williams and they performed in a manner suggesting that the Chicago sportsman has the strongest hand numerically for the Churchill Downs special than any other nominator. Over the three-quarter mile private track at Calumet Farm and moving near the outer rail all the way Nellie Flag, Calumet Dick and Skip It each shaded 1:20 in their turn around the track which was far from being at its best due to the recent heavy rains. Eddie Arcaro, Calumets regular jockey and one of the countrys better riders was up in each of the trials. To say which was the best is a difficult matter as the filly and two colts all went about their tasks in a willing and capable manner, trainer Williams undoubtedly can be expected to move these horses to Churchill Downs before long to complete their preparations for the Derby. While the opportunities for speed work at Calumet this spring have been few and far between, trainer Williams reports, that his Derby hopefuls have had the necessary preliminary work and are ready for the gruelling Derby grind of the next three weeks if they have the physical ability and will to undergo it. Even though the two colts, neither of which particularly distinguished himself last season, have wintered and spring trained in marvelous fashion, Nellie Flag continues to be the Calumet idol. If any filly is to become the second of her sex to capture the Kentucky Derby, this daughter of American Flag and Nellie Morse may be the one. She is of a rangy, big type, well able to run a smashing race in the Derby if she has her mind on her business. The folks at Calumet believe as well as hope she will not fail them. One of our contemporaries, who is so prolific with his typewriter that he writes under several aliases as well as his own distinguished name, makes the statement that Cavalcade "will never again enjoy as successful a season as in 1934." We do not know whether he was thinking about the amount of money won by Calvacade or the number of races he captured, or the condition of the horses he defeated; nor have we any idea whether our contemporary is basing his assertions on the fact that the Brookmeade Stables star is trying to outgrow a quarter crack. If the latter idea is the thought behind the statement, then we cannot take our friend to task because the odds are hardly against him. Considering all things, however, Cavalcade should win as many races this, year as he did last, should earn as much money, and should en- I joy a greater season that he did as a three-year-old, because 1935 will see him giving weight to all ,his opponents and beating them I in a fashion eliminating the few doubts still remaining as to his greatness.
