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TRACK RECORDS IN DANGER Better Class of Horses at Fair Grounds and Course Itself in Better Condition. NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 29. That the Fair Grounds racing strip is in a faster condition at present than it has been in several years is conclusively proven by the three-quarters of a mile turned in by Wood-saw in winning the Dixie Handicap last Saturday. The three-year-old from the stable of Mrs. J. A. Nix, under a burden of 106 pounds, reeled off the six panels in 1:11, just three-fifths of a second slower than the track standard, which was established twenty years ago and equalled two years ago. Indications are that there will be some new marks hung up before the close of the 1938-39 session at the Louisiana Jockey Club course. However, despite the fact that the track is at its fastest, there is a good cushion and the strip is regarded as one of the safest in the country for horses to race over. W. C. Clancys Top o th Morning traversed six furlongs in 1:11 under an impost of 116 pounds February 9, 1918 and the record stood until Frank Ianns Biff picked up 115 pounds and tied the mark February 22, 1936. Both Top o th Morning and Biff were far more matured when they displayed their speed performances than is Woodsaw. With an improved grade of thoroughbreds competing at the Crescent City track this winter, indications are that several of the long standing marks will be endangered. Thus far, Woodsaws three-quarters of a mile in 1:11 is the fastest recorded at the meeting. Speed demonstrated in workouts is further evidence that records aic quite likely to be cracked during the 103 days of racing scheduled by the Louisiana Jockey Club.
