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LOUISVILLE TURF NOTES f 4 $ Apprentice Bob Dotter, accompanied by his agent, Jimmy McGee, dropped off for u visit with friends en route to Keeneland from Chicago. Albert Houchin. assistant to track superintendent Tom Young, was reported in such improved condition that he is expected to be dismissed from the hospital within the next few days. He underwent a major operation two weeks ago. J. J. Flanigan, with twenty-five head, the property of E. F. Woodward, Houston, Texas, sportsman who races under the nom de course of Valdina Farm, headed the early arrivals treking in from Lincoln Fields for the fall meeting at Churchill Downs.. Rorcoe Goose, who left Kentucky last spring with twenty head, returned from Chicago with only three head, the property of John Marsch. During the Chicago season Goose sold eleven, had four claimed and gave one away. His small string, which will be campaigned at Keeneland, as well as here, is composed of Foyot, Saranara and Prum. all winners at Chicago. The small but useful string of David Butler returned after a successful campaign on the New York circuit and around Chicago. The unit is directed by A. "Spec" Dunne. Dunne plans to van Screen, Canny Scot and Dashwood to Keeneland for racing at that point. Jockey Harold Beasy will go along to ride. J. T. Weaver shipped the two-year-old Chenault and the three-year-old Belgium Boy to Keeneland, where they will carry the colors of William E. Smith. Other members of the Smith stable were left here to be freshened up for Churchill Downs meeting. Another large unit transfered to Churchill Downs from Lincoln Fields was that of Frank P. Letellier, New Orleans sportsman. This stable is fourteen strong. Accompanying was his contract rider, J. Cowley, who plans to ride at Keeneland, and several members of the Letellier string are expected to see action at that point. A. B. Letellier came in with Watercure and Shatterproof. Both were sent to Keeneland. Mr. Letellier left immediately for a short visit at his home in New Orleans but will return in time for the Lexington opening. Former jockey Kenneth Russell super-i vised the transfer of seven head, property of Mose Goldblatt, to Churchill Downs from , Lincoln Fields.
