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Citation Arrives at Arlington From East in Fine Condition 60000 Classic Principal Objective Armed Faultless Accompany Calumet Champ ChampARLINGTON ARLINGTON PARK Arlington Heights 111 June 17 Citation reigning king of the threeyearolds with the 60000 added Arlington Classic as his main objective ar ¬ rived here today from Belmont Park The handsome bay colt stepped from an express train at 110 this afternoon and with his rich coat glistening in the sun he appeared in fine condition General manager and trainer Ben A Jones was well satisfied by the manner in which he shipped shippedAccompanying Accompanying the titleholder was Armed handicap champion who was voted the best horse of 1947 Faultless recent winner of the Gallant Fox Handicap Whirl Blast a threeyearold filly and a pair of twoyearolds Good Ending and Flying Disc DiscUnder Under Jones supervision Citation and his companions were led from the train to an adjoining pasture where they were al ¬ lowed to graze as well as shake loose their sea legs before being placed in their stalls Citation appeared to appreciate the freedom of action more than the others for between nips at the grass he kicked and reared an indication according to Jones that he feels great greatThe The big surprise to horsemen in at ¬ tendance was the appearance of Armed The worlds richest gelding has been on the sidelines since lasbwinter in Florida where leg trouble forced him out of training Jones said Armed has gained at least 200 pounds since his vacation started His hefty appearance offered a great contrast to the streamlined thoroughbred that dominated the handicap division in Illi ¬ nois last season seasonArmed Armed Galloping Steadily SteadilyJones Jones said Armed has Seen galloping steadily and that the gelding probably will be ready to return to competition by the opening of Washington Park which follows this meeting meetingCitation Citation is one of Calumets four eligibles for the Equipoise Mile 30000 added event slated for Saturday June 26 Jones how ¬ ever said he doubted that he would run the colt in the onemile handicap Armed is also eligible for the Equipoise but he can be definitely counted out as a member of the starting field Calumet probably will depend on either Fervent or Faultless for the race raceThe The arrival of the six horses brought together the entire Calumet training sta ¬ ble for the first time since it was split sev ¬ eral weeks ago Presently there are no less than 46 horses under Jones guidance In addition to those who came in today others on the roster are Glory Justa Whirl Whirl Right Whirl Some Whirl Thru Whirl Top Whirling Girl Yesme De Luxe Fly ¬ ing Disc Our Snick Ponder Whirler Whirl Awhile Whirl Home Bookie Ellie S Hoyden Risk A Whirl September Lake Success Two Lea Whirl a Bit Whirl Co ¬ lumbia Hail Victory High Shine Pep Well Fervent Great Spirit Precession Happiness In the Pink Alpho Beau Dandy Coaltown Fine Fettle Free Amer ¬ ica Right Angle Airy Bewitch and Wistful WistfulConnected Connected to the same train that brought the Calumet horses was a ship ¬ ment owned by Hal Price Headley These included PinebToom Plumper Acoma Lithe Easy Out Yes You Flying Time and Rivertown
