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Stars and Stripes First Of Alsabs Big Objectives ObjectivesSwenke Swenke Says Star Will Compete In Fixture at Homewood July 5 5LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE Ky May 13 Though he has done nothing to indicate he will return to competition by that time August Swenke trainer of the horses owned by Mrs Albert Sabath said today at Churchill Downs that Alsabs first major engagement of 1943 will come on July 5 in the Stars and Stripes Handicap ninefurlong stake to be renewed during the Arlington Park meeting at Washington Park Alsab was brought here from the farm near Lexington several weeks ago but he has done little in the way of exercise since his arrival beyond a few early morning gallops gallopsThe The Sabath stable has sought to minimize the seriousness of the injury Alsab sus ¬ tained in his last race the Victory Handi ¬ cap at Belmont Park last fall but the fact remains that his training to date this spring has been of the lightest order and some ex ¬ perienced horsemen doubt that he can be made ready for racing again as early as July JulyAlsabs Alsabs appearance is good but whether he will stand the rigors of hard training will not be determined until he is set down downSwenke Swenke said the colt last seasons three yearold champion will be sent from here hereContinued Continued on Page TwentyEight Stars and Stripes First Of Alsabs Big Objectives ObjectivesSwenke Swenke Says Star Will Compete In Fixture at Homewood July 5 5Continued Continued from Page One Onetiirectly tiirectly to Washington Park early next week and there will begin the more serious phases of his preparation for a return to competition If he is to be made ready for the Stars and Stripes however he will have to be rushed since he has done so little up to now nowThe The exact nature of Alsabs injury last fall has never been satisfactorily explained and the secrecy surrounding its character along with the fact that the colt has not been able to be trained this spring has led some to the belief that the 1942 racing star may not get to the races until fall if then
