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Double Jay and Mityme To Pass Up Preakness Seven of Twelve Probables for 00,000 Stake in Workouts PIMLICO, Baltimore, Md., May 8.— The probable starting field for Saturdays fifty-seventh Preakness running was reduced to 12 today, with the withdrawal of Ridge-woods Double Jay and Cedar Farms Mityme, both of whom had been considered very doubtful starters. Double Jay, one of four supplementary entries to the one-mile and three-sixteenths classic at a fee of ,000, was definitely declared from the race this morning by co-owners Jim Boines and Jim Tagani, prominent Wilmington, Del., businessmen. Double Jay, who finished twelfth in last Saturdays Derby, came out of that race very sore and has been "off his feed" since arriving at Pimlico from the Downs last Tuesday. The dark, bay son of Balladier — Broom-shot, who was voted best two-year-old colt of 1946, was thoroughly examined by two prominent veterinarians last night and again this morning and was found to be perfectly sound, but considerably run down and in need of rest. Boines and Tigani, while obviously disappointed, immediately announced the colts withdrawal from the Preakness and said that Double Jay would be shipped to Delaware Park where he would be freshened up for rich engagements he has pending in Chicago. Mityme, who to all intents and purposes qualified handsomely for a Preakness starting berth by dint of his game triumph in Continued on Page Three Double Jay, Mityme Out of Preakness Seven of Twelve Probables For 00,000 Stake Seen In Workouts at Pimlico Continued from Page One last Saturdays Survivor Stakes, was declared out this morning by trainer Charley Shaw, who said he felt "the Preakness came too close to his colts hard race in the Sur- vivor." Mityme probably will make his next start in the Potomac Handicap at Havre de Grace on May 17, Shaw added. With Double Jay and Mityme out, the Preakness field now numbers an even dozen three-year-olds, two of whom still remain in the doubtful class. In the latter cate- gory are Mill River Stables Secnav, who will start only if a fast track prevails, and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords Uncle Remus, who will join the post parade only if his owners request it. From all indications, the Preakness field will comprise only three colts who failed to start in last weeks Derby. They are King Ranchs Contest, who was announced as a starter yesterday by trainer Max Hirsch; E. P. Taylors Cornish Knight, a Canadian- owner colt whose presence in the Preakness line-up will lend the big race an interna- tional flavor, and B. J. Baxs King Bay, who has won two overnight sprint races this season. Returning for another try at Maine Chance Farms crack little runner, Jet Pilot, the Derby winner, will be C. V. Whitneys Phalanx, beaten only a head in the "Run for the Roses," William Helis stylish Cosmic Bomb, Mrs. M. E. Whitneys small, but stout-hearted Bullet Proof, E. O. Stices western invader On Trust, Circle M Farms On Trust, Circle M Farms Risko- later and Calumet Farms Faultless. Phalanx May Rule Favorite As has been the case on numerous occa- sions, Jet Pilot, the Derby winner, may not go postward the Preakness favorite. This was the situation last year when the Preakness throng made Lord Boswell the choice over Assault, the Derby winner. Assault won the Preakness, of course, and went on to capture the Belmont Stakes, to join the hallowed list of seven three-year-olds who have been "Triple Crown" winners. It is expected the estimated Preakness throng of 40,000 will make Phalanx about a 2-to-l choice with Jet Pilot about 2 y2 -to-1. An indication of the class of the Preakness field is the fact that although the various contenders are launching their second season of campaigning, the probable starters have already won close to a million dollars in purses and stakes. The grand total of money won by the dozen probable starters is 06,135, with Jet Pilot No. 1 in the field, with individual earnings of 92,490; 2,160 of which he earned by virtue of his victorious run in last weeks Derby. Prospects for a fast track for the Preakness, as against the mud which prevailed for the Derby, have given trainers of Jet Pilots rivals hopes for a reversal of the decision in the Preakness, although Tom Smith, who trains the Derby winner, feels his speedy little colt will run just as well whether its wet or dry. Jimmy Jones, head Calumet conditioner, is particularly anxious for a fast track and appeared considerably elated when informed that a long-range forecast called for clear and cool weather on Saturday. Jones expects Faultless to race improved over his charging third in the Derby, pointing out the colt displayed a noticeable fondness for the Pimlico strip in his engagement in the Walden Stakes here last fall. Secnav in Ambitious Trial Meanwhile, there was considerable activity on the training track this morning, with seven of the Preakness candidates appearing under saddle. Secnav was given the most ambitious trial, trainer H. A. Luro sending the brown son of Bull Dog — Gino Patty a mile in 1:42%, breezing. Phalanx was sent six furlongs in 1:16, handily, trainer Syl Veitch expressing complete satisfaction with the colts condition following the trial. Jet Pilot, who has merely galloped about the course up to now, was sent a half mile this morning by trainer Smith and the sleek chestnut son of Blenheim H. — Black Wave was clocked in :49%, breezing. On Trust, who will carry the silks of E. O. Stice, Eagle Rock, Calif., businessman, breezed five-eighths in 1:02. Bullet Proof, King Bay and Faultless merely galloped once around. Henry Clark, trainer of Bullet Proof, said the colt would be given a blowout tomorrow. j | h 1 c f 1 c 1 i i i J 1 t c 1 • 1 1 1 ] 1 J I : | ] :
