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t-5 i , Here and There on the Turf Classic Draws Division Leaders. Chicago Anxious to See Champion. Homewood Features Smart Fillies. Aqueduct Changes Please Public. - j a....................... . . mmmmA More often than not during its eight runnings, the Arlington .Classic has been called upon to determine the three-year-old championship but that -will be hardly likely this season because the title already has been securely won by War Admiral. The mighty son of Man o War and Brushup heads the list of 56 nominees for the ninth edition of Arlkigton Parks important affair for three- year-olds but whether he will be able to start depends upon how speedily he recovers from the injury received at the start of the Belmont Stakes. War Admiral would be a very strong favorite but his appearance in the Classic would have the effect of attracting a very large crowd to Arlington Park because it would mark the first time of showing his wares to Chicago racing fans. In every statement attributed to George Conway, the colts trainer, regarding his next outing, vagueness has been apparent. Without War Admiral the Classic very probably will result in a thrilling race such is the identity of the other eligibles. Not only can the race be expected to attract the outstanding members of the Latonia and American Derby fields but it should bring from the East those ranking three-year-olds sidestepping the Latonia and Washington Park features. Included in - this group are Scene-shifter, Brooklyn, Pompoon, Mosawtre and possibly Dawn Play. The last named filly may try for the American Derby but if she doesnt the King Ranchs smart performer can be expected to take on the colts in the Classic. As in its previous runnings when won by such outstanding three-year-olds as Blue Larkspur, Gallant Fox, Mate, Cavalcade, Omaha and Granville, the Classic probably will be taken by the champion or a leading contender for the crown. In the hope of averting further losses the management of Latonia has decided to omit racing on the remaining Mondays of the meeting except July 5 when Independence Day will be observed, but the ensuing Tuesday will be dark. It is unfortunate that the patronage at the Hilldale course has been such .that the Latonia officials have seen fit to take such action but if the truth be known Cincinnati could well use a vacation of at least two years from racing. Latonia might be tempted to close the track for such a period but that would only invite the operation of Coney Island. The latter track has held long but unsuccessful meetings -f or the past several years and greater Cincinnati just wasnt large enough to support such a large amount of racing. Washington Park is an- tfContinued on thirty-ninth page. HERE AND THERE ON THE TURF Continued from second page.1 other course now operating that is facing a loss, but the Homewood track has been beset with bad weather almost continuously since its opening. Clear skies during the final two weeks may bring about a sufficient Improvement in patronage to make the meeting a winner, which is the sincere hope of every one in the sport. Tomorrows feature at Washington Park, the first running of the Princess Pat Stakes, promises to be a thrilling affair as John Hay Whitneys speedy Inhale goes against a pair of unbeaten western fillies among others in the dash of six furlongs having a gross value of approximately 5,000. Inhale, a half-sister to the 0,000 beauty, Hustle On, romped away with the Rosedale and Youthful Stakes at Jamaica in her last two starts and this form encouraged trainer James W. Healy to ship the daughter of The Porter and Patima IL by Radium from New York to Chicago for the Princess Pat. Manie CHara and Blue-field, undefeated members of the Milky Way and Shandon Parm stables, respectively, are the outstanding western foes of Inhale and as they will be in receipt of eight pounds each from the aptly-named Inhale, strong local support will be accorded them. Aqueducts meeting is humming along as smoothly as did the sessions at Jamaica and Belmont Park and with a continuance of good weather, the directors of the Queens County Jockey Club should feel well repaid for the improvements and changes made in the plant. Best of the improvements was the extension of the clubhouse to make room for a new betting ring in this enclosure. Com missioners and patrons alike are well pleased ! with the change because the congestion merly noted on the clubhouse porch has been I eliminated. However, big days will find the enclosure just as crowded as ever because more persons are going a-racing in New York this season. Although the inner rail of the five furlongs course for two-year-old races was moved out only 25 feet so much of the "elbow" has been eliminated that horses with outside post positions are not at such a disadvantage as formerly. Of five such events during the first four days of the meeting, the winners came out of post positions numbered one, three, eight, nine and ten, thus showing that the inside horses do not possess a distinct advantage.
