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--------------------------t Here and There on the Turf Xalapa Clown Bidding Opens J Howard Plays Weighting Game j Winn Owns Tenth of Laurel j New England Harmony Pleasing j ,i . -A An offer of 00,000 already has been made for the racing stable of Mrs. Bessie Franz-j heim, daughter of the late Edward F. j Simms. . . . Headed by the undefeated two-year-old, Xalapa Clown, the stable now is at Santa Anita. ... It numbers about a dozen head. . . . Sale of the horses generally is expected. . . . But when and how is not known at this time. . . . After he had won his second race, Xalapa Clown was said to have been priced at 5,000. . . . He wasnt, however, because prospective purchasers never became that warm. . . . The unbeaten son of Eternal and Loma Linda has been named for both the 0,000 Derby and 00-000 Handicap at the Arcadia course. . . J Others include the speedy Ariel colt, Black Bun, and the promising Top Man. . . . The latter son of Blue Larkspur and Loved One hasnt graduated as yet, but hes shown well. . . . Charles S. Howard is playing Hialeah against Santa Anita in holding Seabiscuit at Columbia awaiting the weights at the big specials at both tracks. . . . Considering the imposing lineups of both stakes he may not get much of a break in either. ... If Hialeah was located in the same center of population as Santa Anita, it wouldnt be surprising if overtures for another Seabiscuit-War Admiral race were made. . . . The Miami Jockey Club course might try for such a race, but could not be expected to offer enough money to move Seabiscuit ahead of Sun Beau. . . . Meanwhile Seabiscuit is galloping along steadily at Columbia and whatever he does in future campaigning undoubtedly will be attributed to South Carolinas iodine qualities by the Buxton boys who operate the track there. Matt Winn owns approximately 10 per cent of Laurel stock. ... The majority is held by the heirs of the late James Butler. . . . Rigan McKinneys holdings are very small. . . . Winns connection with the Butler family began shortly after the turn of the century. . . . He took over the management of Empire City when Butler began his successful fight against The Jockey Club for position on the official schedule. . . . The Kentuckian ever has acted in an advisory capacity in the operation of Laurel. . . . New York State Racing Commissions effort to improve steeplechasing may be one of the reasons prompting the increase in dates for next year. . . . With the regular season extending until the Saturday before election day, the United Hunts will be assured of a larger complement of flat horses and greater support from the public. Word that operators of the three New England tracks were able to draft a 1939 schedule in a harmonious manner is gratifying. . . . Charles F. Adams has been on the fence regarding one or two meetings for Suffolk Downs for several months. . . . He prefers a single run because of the fewer management problems. . . . Horsemen, and fans generally like shorter meetings because they do not prove so boresome. . . . Horses likewise do not become so track sore. . . . The change in commission control in New Hampshire is hot likely to affect the plans as they have been drafted. . . . With the republicans succeeding the democrats in control in Rhode Island, a change in the complexion of the commission in that state is expected. . . . Narragansett Park may be expected to open and close the season and Continued on nineteenth page. HERE AND THERE ON THE TURF Continued from second page. split the two Rockingham Park meetings in summer and fall. ... A similar schedule was adopted last year. . . . Roscoe Goose safely got through a minor operation at Louisville. . . . He has his stable in winter quarters at Churchill Downs. . . . Tom B. Young is looking after a half dozen yearlings and older horses at Keeneland. . . . Charles T. Fisher has arranged with Clyde Van Dusen to breed a number of his mares to the latters stallion Torchilla. . . . Two political factions are fighting for control of New Jerseys racing. ... If and when it has racing . . . both have options on several sites where tracks may be constructed. . . . Harry F. Sinclair is believed to be aligned with one of them and with Frank Ericcson on his side. . . . William H. Cane, chairman of the New Jersey commission and Jersey Citys mayor, Frank Hague, are said to head the other group. . . . The expected clash between them may bring smiles to the faces of New Yorks proponents of oral wagering. . . .
