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t k Here and There on the Turf Arlington Spends 50,000 Morrissey to Charles Town Sandy Bill Still Going Great Black Brummel Likely Colt « ■ - 4 Arlington Park will be presented in new dress this summer. . . . More than §150,000 has been spent in refurbishing the big plant on Chicagos Northwest side. . . . The huge grandstand, still the largest of any in this country, has been repainted. . . . New flooring has been laid where needed. . . . Stables have received new roofs. . . . Many other necessary changes were made. . . . The etask, begun after last summers meeting, was under the direct supervision of Fred A. Radke, able assistant to general manager Roy Carruthers. . . . Arlington has given up its general offices in downtown Chicago and moved them to the track. John Morrissey had to choose between Fairmount Park and Charles Town. . . . The promising young starter accepted the latter, so lost his New Orleans connection. . . . His work at the sprightly little West Virginia course should lead to other engagements. . . . Selection of Roy Dicker-son to succeed Morrissey at Fairmount Park and the Fair Grounds makes those tracks strongly protected in the starters position. . • . The big Kentuckian long has been one j of the countrys foremost dispatchers. . . . He now has a fairly full schedule for the entire year. . . . Arlington Park remains as the number one track in Dickersons itincrcuy, getting his big chance there a , decade ago. •. . . Good to see Leo Fallon getting the opportunity to do the heavy weight riding for Alfred Vanderbilt. . . . It J was surprising "Bud" Stotler did not use him a single time at Santa Anita. Speed chart experts discounted Johnstowns record-breaking performance last week. ... According to their intricate mathematical tables, etc., the Jamaica course was fully a second faster to the mile than usually. ... The excellent time made in the other events that day even by ordinary platers is taken as proof. ... As long as his infirm legs hold out, Sandy Bill does all right for himself and Hirsch Jacobs. . . . He won six starts last spring at Jamaica and Belmont Park until going lame again and being forced into inactivity for the remainder of the season. . . . Now at nine years of age, the gelded son of Wise Counsellor — Sweet Mary, by Dick Welles, has been out three times and greeted the judges on each occasion. . . . Jacobs varies the veterans claiming price from ,400 on up, but other halter-men are afraid to take him. ... In every one of those nine victorious efforts, Sandy Bill was the favorite at odds ranging from 7 to 5 down to 1 to 2. Roman established himself as the two-year-old champion of Keenelands spring meeting. . . . Winning both his starts easily, including the Lafayette Stakes. . . . , But many horsemen believe Black Brummel may be the better youngster. . . . The black Bon of St. James— Reprieve, by Trompe la Mort, scored easily at the first asking by four lengths. . . . Coming within four-fifths Continued on ninth page. HERE AND THERE ON THE TURF Continued from second page. of a second of the track record despite sloppy going. . . . Hes a big fellow and takes long, loping strides. . . . Al Fergusons home-bred colt will get a chance to demonstrate his class in the Bashford Manor Stakes at Churchill Downs Friday. . . ; Roman promises to be the favorite. . . . This five-furlong dash long has been an outstanding sprint test for juveniles. ... Its winners in thirty-seven runnings include such good horses as Sky Larking, Coldstream, St. Bernard, Roguish Eye, Black Gold, Billy Kelly, Escoba, and last year the fleet Royal Pam. Decision of the Greentree Stable not to have a starter in the Kentucky Derby leaves Eddie Arcaro without a mount in the three-year-old classic. . . . One of the countrys premier jockeys and rider of last years winner, Arcaro probably will be engaged on some candidate very soon. . . . Dan OSulli-van has weathered the storm of applications for Derby reservations in tiptop fashion. . . . The veteran resident manager of Churchill Downs now is ready to take his place in the receiving line to greet his many friends among visitors from all parts of the country. . . . Despite the competition for racing material offered by North Randall, Detroit has requests for stabling accommodations well beyond the limit. . . . Jimmy Smith will have Dixiana there in full force. . . . Many other strong mid-western stables also will fly their colors during the long meeting to be staged under the direction of Clarence Lehr.
