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Kentucky News and Notes CHURCHILL DOWNS, Louisville, Ky., May 8. H. G. Shoemaker, W. Hobson, George S. Howell and Tommy Queen, trainer for M. B. Goff, transferred their stables from Douglas Park to Churchill Downs after the running of the Derby. Several other contingents now quartered at the Beechmont oval are expected to move to the Downs the latter part of the week. Smith G. Baker, Sr., master of Meadow-brook Farm at Versailles, Ky., inspected the horses he has in training here under the supervision of James O. Scott and left for his Fayette county nursery. Baker will return to Churchill Downs to witness the renewal of the Kentucky Oaks. George S. Howell has made plans to ship eight horses to Delaware Park about May 20. Included in the shipment will be the handicap performer Aonbarr. The balance of the stable will be sent to Fairmount Park and will be trained by his father, W. B. Howell. H. G. Shoemaker, Falmouth, Ky., breeder, stated today that seven of his eight brood mares have already foaled. Six of the offspring are fillies and one a colt, all of them by Sorties Son. All of his matrons will be, or have already, returned to the court of the same stallion. Roscoe Goose has purchased part interest in the two-year-old Philadelphia, and the juvenile will run in the interest of Goose and Elmendorf Farm, Inc. Goose will condition the youngster, which formerly sported the colors of Joseph E. Wide-ner. Frank Noe has made preparations to send his Lady Brilliant and S. H. Stones Jack Sting to Charles Town, W. Va. Noe will pick up his Stumptown at the West Virginia city, the horse having been turned out there since last fall. Jockey Fritz Weidaman has given first call on his services to Matt Jordan, trainer of the Darby Dan Farm stable. Weidaman will accompany the Ohio-owned establishment to Detroit for the impending Fair Grounds meeting. Shelby Clark got away last night for his home in McLeansboro, 111 The clever rider will have his tonsils removed while vacationing. When he fully recovers he plans an invasion of Lincoln Fields. Leroy J. Keating ordered the three-year-old Zora War fired and turned out at Golden Maxim farm. The horse is the property of Charles Leist and will not be returned to training until fall. C. W. Damon, Lexington, Ky., turfman, will ship his 12 -horse public stable to Lincoln fields immediately after the close of the local meeting. All of the Dixiana horses will be at Lincoln Fields for the opening of that meeting, according to shipping arrangements of Don McEachern, trainer of the establishment. Charles Gormley, entry clerk at Churchill Downs, will leave for Charles Town, W. Va., to take up his duties on the official staff of the Shenandoah Valley track. Ted Klapproth will ship Foxleigh, Venetia, Passport, Busy Ridge. Ridge Girl, Cherry Ridge and three other horses to Delaware Park on May 18. Trainer Paul Meredith has all of W. H. Hoffman, Jr.s horses on the grounds. The stable had been at Douglas Park since its arrival from Keeneland. H. C. Genter, whose horses are trained by Robert Ramsey, left for his home in Minneapolis, Minn. George Clarke, owner of the Rosedale Stable, is an arrival from New York and conferred with his trainer, George White. The horses of A. E. Spratt, California J patron, are to be shipped to New York after the close of Churchill Downs. The I string includes the recent winner Enthrall, I Whichwins and Belplay, all trained by Ira B. Reed. Warren G. Douglass, trainer of the horses owned by Allen T. Simmons, of Akron, Ohio, is considering a Lincoln Fields campaign after the Churchill Downs season ends. Burley Parke will transfer sixteen horses from Churchill Downs to Lincoln Fields at the close of the current local meeting. The thoroughbreds are the property of Mr. and Mrs. John Marsch of Chicago. A total of 202 different trainers have registered their horses with racing secretary William H. Shelley. There are 1,377 thoroughbreds. Of this number 477 are two-year-olds. The six horses James ONeil. Jefferson-ville, Ind., horseman, has at the local track, will be transferred to Fairmount Park following the close of the Churchill Downs season. Nick Colletti, prominent New Orleans sportsman, returned to his home in the Crescent City after taking in the Derby festivities. Acting for owner J. K. Houssells, Tom Sanford, trainer for the western owner, has signed Arthur Craig to handle Emolument in the Kentucky Oaks. The 11 horses P. H. Tower has here for Byrum Bros, and Carl Graham will be transferred to Fairmount Park after the close of the local meeting. According to trainer Alfred Johnson, Bing Crosby, owner of several horses quartered here, is expected to reach the local track in the next few days. Leroy J. Keating announced that he would ship his public stable to Lincoln Fields immediately after the close of the Downs spring season. Willie "Sammy" Green leaves Saturday night for New York. He will be the guest of Ben A. Jones, trainer of the Calumet Farm stable during his stay in Gotham. Tom Jolley has taken over Burning Sands and East Star to condition for H. L. Dickerson, Atlanta, Ga., sportsman. They were formerly trained by L. J. Keating. Dr. Fred J. Mains, New Orleans dentist, departed today for his home in the Crescent City. He has been here for a week and saw his first Derby. John F. Flynn, a member of the Downs mutuel staff, will leave for Detroit on May 17 to resume his duties with the wagering division at the Fair Grounds. George White, trainer of the Rosedale Stable and the horses racing under his wifes silks, will ship his entire contingent to the Detroit Fair Grounds on May 17. Frankie Grill has signed with Jack Hanover to handle the horses of Hyman Fried-berg during the Chicago season. Tough Hombre, owned by William Taylor, was shipped to New York by his owner several days ago. When Judd Alt left for New Orleans he turned the engagement book of apprentice E. Wielander over to Cecil Knight. H. K. Barron sent nine horses, the property of George B. McCamey, to Churchill Downs from nearby Douglas Park. Jockey Jack Richard announced that he would remain with the Robert Ramsey trained stable throughout the 1942 season.
