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---f Here and There on the Turf Benefactor Training Again Didnt Like Futurity Track Maryland Futurity Open Race Seabiscuit Tops Laurel Field ..a Benefactor, which some observers, the writer included, have come to regard as one of the two best prospects for next season among the current crop of three-year-olds, the other being Volitant, did not care much for the going available for the Futurity running, on which point his connections are satisfied. The Belmont Park track, of sandy loam texture, was drying out when the Futurity was run, but its topsoil was well saturated, with moisture and the son of Blue Larkspur and Patroness, winner of his two previous efforts over the straightaway, finished well back in the field. However, the E. R. Bradly youngster came out of the engagement with numerous cuts on the legs and, after receiving the report of jockey Joe Renick, trainer William Hurley could not do otherwise than reach the conclusion that the going- was not to the liking of the best colt to come from idle Hour Farm in recent years. The injuries to Benefactor were such that Hurley sought the services of a veterinarian in New York after he had taken the colt to Laurel, but fortunately nothing serious was found and the youngster has resumed training. Consequently he is being pointed for his next engagement, which is probably the Spalding Lowe .Jenkins Handicap at one mile, on October 29, although there is a chance the colt will be shipped to Keene-land for the Breeders Futurity the previous Saturday. Benefactor appears to be better suited to the mile distance of the Jenkins than the six-furlong distance of the Keene-land feature, and it is believed no chance will be taken in sending him against "soon" juveniles when he might be better off waiting a longer event. He is also an eligible to the Walden Handicap and Pimlico Futurity and these engagements may have a bearing on his previous campaigning. At any rate, he is in training and his partisans ; want a fast track for him. ConUmed on thirty-Jifth page. HERE AND THERE ON THE TURF Continued from second page J Best racing this current week-end may be expected at Laurel, which will be offering twin features in the Maryland Futurity and Laurel Stakes, even though high class programs may be expected at Narragansett Park, Jamaica and Bay Meadows. The Maryland Futurity was originated in 1931 to give the horses bred in that state a chance to compete for a sizeable purse without having to worry about a thoroughbred from elsewhere taking the decision. Holly Beach Farm of the Labrots made the most nominations to the first two runnings and won them, but in an upset lost the 1933 renewal to Adamite, but came back the following year to capture top honors with Truly Yours. Since that time other Maryland breeders have had the pleasure of tasting victory in the event inaugurated for their benefit. With competition increasing steadily, the Mai-yland Futurity had developed into a wide-open affair and the breeder of the winner rightfully can take much pleasure in his triumph. This years field will come from 118 eligibles in fifty-three interests, some of whom hail from California, Illinois, New York and other states. Labrot and Company continues to be the leading nominator, but more than likely the winner will come from elsewhere. A wide-open race is in prospect, therefore a good sized field may be expected, but whether or not the winner can be rated as good as some of the previous victors in the event is open to discussion. What should happen, however, is that the Maryland Futurity in time will become one of the toughest races in the country to win. The Laurel Stakes undoubtedly will attract more attention than the Maryland Futurity, particularly from a national point of view, as it will attract horses known the country over. Seabiscuit is an intended starter in this affair of one mile and his legion of admirers are hopeful that he will do just a mite better than he did in the race a year ago when Heelfly gained a dead heat with him. Under the conditions, the five-year-old son of Hard Tack and Swing On will take up scale weight of 126 pounds and under this assignment he will be called upon to give weight to all his opponents, although not as much probably as he would in a handicap, as the largest concession will be fifteen pounds on the scale. Attempting to stop the California-owned horse in his drive towards the worlds money-winning title may be Count Morse, Idle Miss, Accolade, Sun Egret, Thanksgiving, Jacola, Nedayr, Aneroid, Galapas, Busy K. and Cant Wait.
