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Work on Keeneland Chute ChuteLEXINGTON LEXINGTON Ky June 23 5eneral manager W T Bishop of Keeneland an ¬ nounced today that he has commenced work on a new chute course at the local track It is an extension of the backstretch to permit the starting of sevenfurlong events Bishop expects to have it in readi ¬ ness for the 1949 spring meet Another project under way at Keeneland is a rec ¬ reation hall for stable employes this struc ¬ ture to face the road back of the track kitchen The first floor is to house a fire department garage and maintenance equip ¬ ment The second will have recreation hall dormitories and showers It is hoped to have this building ready for the fall meeting