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Garden State Announces New Ruling on Entries Horses Must Be at Track to Be Entered for Overnight Events CAMDEN, N. J., June 24. Eugene Mori, president of the Garden State Racing Association today announced that during the 24-day summer meeting, which opens at the local course on August 19, no horse would be eligible for an overnight race unless he was on the grounds, at the time of entry. This was determined during a conference with general manager Walter Donovan and racing secretary Charles McLennan. The same rule will prevail during the autumn session of 18 days, one which starts on October 7. Garden State Park, with 23 barns of 58 stalls each, can handle 1,150 horses comfortably. By requiring all participants in the sport to be quartered on the grounds, the management will be able to keep a closer and more protective eye on the thoroughbreds. Also, the limited number of horses will mean greater opportunities for owners than prevail in areas where the equine populations are topheavy. The above condition, of course, will not apply to stakes, these rich fixtures being expected to attract from other points the same high class competitors as in previous seasons. Garden State Park, more fortunate than other Jersey tracks, in that it had no construction problems this season, could be opened upon 24 hours notice, if need be. Visitors during the two 1946 meetings will see a considerably beautified plant, as well as one where the facilities have been rearranged so as to be more accessible to the public. Not the least of the conveniences will be two large elevators in the clubhouse, each capable of carrying two dozen patrons. For fire protection a 250,000 gallon water tank has been erected with considerably increased water pressure. Motorists will find more commodious parking space provided by an additional association tract just outside the grounds. In all it is estimated 12,000 cars can be accommodated inside and outside the grounds. Charles McLennan has stated that the stabling area will be thrown open for horses on July 5, the day following the Delaware Park finale, with present indications pointing to a considerable equine delegation unloading from that point. Jockeys active at the local track will fare better this season than ever before, due to the revised Jersey fees. These call for 0 for a winning mount, 5 for second, 5 for third and 0 for all others.
