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1 ARLINGTON DOWNS NOTES f 5 : Judges William H. and W. J. Shelley arrived from Louisville, Saturday morning, and took over their official duties. Acting for J. H. Dunn, Oak Park, III, sportsman, D. J. McAuliffe purchased the plater Flat Rock from J. W. McAuliffe. Dunn has instructed McAuliffe to purchase several others for a spring and summer campaign. Jockey T. King was called to his home in Kansas owing to the serious illness of his sister. He plans to return to the saddle as soon as his sister is out of danger. R. L. Rollins convoyed Happy Hunter, Squeeze Out and Roost to Arlington Downs, and H. A. Neal brought along Florin, Sleep Along and Busy Spain down to the Waggoner track from Hot Springs. J. J. Flanigan and E. F. Woodward, owners of Valdina Farm, motored up from Houston, where the Valdina thoroughbreds are resting in anticipation of the opening of Churchill Downs. Flanigan and Woodward will remain at the Waggoner track for several day3, after which they both plan to return to Houston and supervise the loading of their charges for the invasion of the Blue Grass State. With the closing of Oaklawn Park, another big consignment of horses is expected at Arlington Downs over the week-end. Practically all available stalls have been taken and many horses are quartered on the outside. Over 1,000 thoroughbreds are now stabled on and about the spacious Waggoner track. Arlington race enthusiasts were happy when it became known that jockey John Nolan was at Arlington Downs for the spring meeting. John is one citizen of this thriving community who stands ace high with his fellow townsmen. Although he has made big strides in the turf world since he made his debut as a rider for the Three Ds Stock Farm, John has never forgotten the home town and he always registers from Arlington, Texas. He is identified with the Superior Stable and will be seen in action considerably during the meeting.
